Micro Dancer - Labicom

Micro
Dancer
The High Speed
Evaporation
System
from Hettich AG
L A B O R A P P A R A T E

High efficient
solvent
evaporation
Micro
Dancer
The new MicroDancer infrared vortex vacuum evaporating
system impresses by its small extend and fits
therefore in every laboratory. Due to its easy operability
MicroDancer is fast and reliably ready for operation –
especially designed for laboratories with high sample
throughput. Here the MicroDancer shows its productive
efficency – day after day – for an exceptional attractive
value for money!
Operation mode
MicroDancer represents the new generation of vacuum
evaporator. Vortexing, heating and vacuum are the keywords
to a high efficient evaporation of solvents. Orbital
shaking of the sample rack enlarges the surface of the
sample. The patented contactless drive of the shaker
plate eases loading and removing of the sample racks.
It is not necessary to balance the samples. A major advantage
for samples, obtained by HPLC gradient separation.
A temperature sensor, placed in the vacuum chamber measures the
drop in temperature of the sample and controls the infrared rod placed in the
lid of the vacuum chamber.
Vortexing
Through orbital shaking (vortexing) of the samples the
evaporating surface is substantially increased and they
are kept in constant movement. The advantages over
centrifugation are obvious. There is no imbalance problem
if samples evaporate at different speeds. The quality
and long-life cycle of the MicroDancer is not influenced. You can use completely
different vials at the same time with the universal rack, as shown in
the picture attached.
Vacuum chamber
insight with temperature
sensor.
Heating
The temperature sensor in the vacuum chamber detects
the temperature gradient during the evaporation
process, which is caused by the latent heat under vacuum.
It controls the infrared rod, which generates a
constant heat distribution due to the parabolic reflectors.
This avoids icing of the samples. Additionally the
compartment heater can be activated to prevent condensation
of the solvent at the wall of the vacuum
chamber.
Vacuum
The diaphragm pump Vacuubrand PC3003 Vario generates optimum vacuum
to operate the MicroDancer. Intelligent control based on a sensitive vapour
pressure sensor avoids boiling delays by adapting the pump speed to the
evaporation process.

The shaker plate is equipped with
three magnetic rotary feet and can
be easily placed in the circular holes
at the bottom of the vacuum chamber
– without any further adjustment.
Individually racks can be mounted at
Sample racks
The patented magnetic linkage couples the racks to the
bottom of the vacuum chamber. Vortexing of samples
operates without any contact to the actuator.
the shaker plate. There are two alternatives available:
Rack with 50 ml Falcon
tubes.
Magnetic linkage at
the bottom of the vacuum
chamber.
Rack with scintillation
vials.
Version II:
To use many different vials we suggest
to use sample tube blocks,
which can be easily exchanged. The
shaker plate is equipped with a special
holder to carry two different
blocks simultaneously.
Shaker plate –
top side.
Shaker plate –
bottom side.
Version I:
To evaporate multiple samples with
the same sample tube we recommend
to use specially designed
racks.
Shaker plate with
special hold for sample
tube blocks.
Applications with the MicroDancer have no rival:
For recovery of the evaporated solvents we recommend
the coldtrap PoleStar. It is equipped with a fully
inert 3.3 litre container.
The superfast defrost mode saves time during the daily
routine work. PoleStar is the ideal completion of your
evaporation system.
Variety of different
sample tube blocks.
Solvent Sample Tube type Number Temperature Evaporation
volume (ml) of tubes (°C) time (min)
Hexane 20 50 ml cone tubes 36 40 20
Water 0,5 1.5 ml microlitre tube 192 40 56
Ether derivatives 3.5–4 10 ml tube 96 30 40
Methanol
Water/
8 20 ml scintillation vial 45 40 40
Ethanol 50/50 4 16x100 mm tube 96 40 120
New Impulse
for the
Laboratory
Micro
Dancer

Device
specifications
Micro
Dancer
Dimensions W x H x D (lid closed) 448 x 400 x 530 mm
Dimensions W x H x D (lid opened) 448 x 700 x 620 mm
Weight approx. 50 kg net
(without base plate)
Power source 230 VAC ±5%
Power consumption total 940 VAC
Power consumption of single components:
– Heater (IR rod) 500 VA
– Compartment heater (vacuum chamber) 400 VA
– Shaker motor 24 VA
– Fan 5 VA
– Release valve 6 VA
– Temperature controller 5 VA
– LED chamber light 3 VA
Fuses 2x T5A L
glass tube fuse 5x20 mm
Vortex rate 0–1000 rpm ±5%
Adjustable temperature range (controller) 5°C–60°C
Temperature compartment heater
(factory-provided)