Torrey Pines Scientific has introduced the Echotherm HPLC Column Chiller/Heater Model CO50, with a temperature range from 4 to 100C, readable and settable to 0.1C.
The PID temperature control software regulates temperatures to +/-0.2C, even at ambient.
The Peltier-based CO50 has five-programme memories with 10 steps for each programme and the ability to automatically repeat any programme from 1 to 99 times.
This unit is ideal for chiral and biomedical chromatography where below ambient temperatures help preserve bioactivity.
It can be used for stabilising column temperatures at or near room temperatures for repeatable results.
A stable temperature indicator lamp on the front panel of the unit lights when the target temperature is stable.
Removing the column clips that hold the smaller columns allows larger diameter columns to be used.
The CO50 features an RS232 I/O port for controlling the unit by a chromatograph, for programming gradients and for data collection.
It also includes an injection counter, 30-day timer with user-settable auto-off and a chamber-drain for spills.
The unit comes with a bench top universal power supply for international use, three-wire AC line cord for the country of use, a twelve month warranty and an instruction manual.
The Model CO50 is UL, CSA, and CE compliant.