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Basic Education/Higher Education Science
and Technology Partnership

   

Biology Equipment

 

 

Analytical Balance: (4 Mettler Toldeo AB-S Series Basic Level Analytical Balances)

 

 

 

  multiple weighing units

  built in RS-322-C interface

  weighing range of 0 - 101 g

  readability of 0.1 mg

  stabilization time of 2.5 seconds

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Centrifuge:  (1 Eppendorf MiniSpin centrifuge) 

 

    compact and easy to use

    use for biological separations and short spins

    variable speed from 0 - 13,400 RPM

    includes 12-place rotor

    holds 1.5 - 2.0 mL tubes

    digital timer

 

 

 

 

 

Centrifuge: (1 Bio-Rad Mini Centrifuge) 

 

 

  designed for most lab applications

  use for spin-downs and cell pelleting

  includes a microtube rotor, PCR strip tube roter

  includes adaptors for 0.4 and 0.5 mL tubes

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dell Notebook Computers:  (31 Dell Laptop computers)

 

 

Digital Microscopes:  (14 Boreal Advanced Compound Digital Research Microscopes)

 

  4x, 10x, 40x, 100x oil immersion objectives

  iris diaphragm with holder for colored filters

  20W halogen in-base illuminator;
     rheostat dimmer switch

  binocular eyepieces; inclined 360° rotating head

  10x widefield eyepieces with adjustable
     interpulpillary distance

  diopter controls for eyetubes

  coaxial coarse and fine focus

  moving stage, tension ring

                                         1.25 Abbe condenser; rack and pinion focus

                                         Motic Images software

 

Digital Stereoscopes:  (8 Boreal Advanced Stereoscopes Research Microscopes)

 

 

 

  USB "plug and play" connection

  built in CCD camera

  Motic Images software

  NTSC output and halogen illumination

 

 

 

 

Digital Thermometers:  (20 Fisherbrand Digital Thermometers with Stainless-Steel Stem)

 

  chemical resistant stainless steel stem

  wide range of use

  temperature range of -50°C to +150°C

  updates every second

  accuracy of 0.1°C from -20°C to +200°C

 

Horizontal Electrophoresis chambers:  (8 Edvotek M12 Dual Electrophoresis Chambers) 

 

  seamless injection-molded UV transparent base

  safety interlock UV transparent cover

  7x7 and 7x14 cm gel trays w/ rubber end caps

  6 and 8 tooth combs

  all-platinum electrodes, safety insulated electrical leads

  adjustable leveling feet

                                        three Edvotek dual power supply units

 

Hotplate/magnetic stirrers: (10 Fisher Scientific Isotemp Ceramic-Top Stirring Hotplates) 

 

  heats to 550°C

  stirs to 1200 rpm

  ceramic surface - acid/alkali resistant

  easy to use and maintain

  safety features - locking control knobs, power-on LED light, "hot top" light activated at 40°C

 


 

 

 

Incubator:  (1 LabLine compact)

 

  used for biochemical, bacteriological, and hematological studies

  provides controlled environment for growth of microorganisms

  pilot light indicates when heaters are activated

  bimetallic thermostat controls temperature

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

pH Meter Kits: (10 Accumet AB15 Basic pH meters with ;H/ATC AG/AgCl Electrodes) 

 

  easy operation and accuracy

  large custom LCD with adjustable resolution guides - plain language prompts and error messages

  features: 5-button soft-key input, internal diagostic capabilities, Accumet liquid-filled glass body Ag/AgCl electrodes

  powerful pH mode - offers selectable resolution to 0.01 pH

  automatic recognition of 15 buffers and 5-point calibration

 

 

 

 

 

Photodocumentation system: (1 Edvotek White Light Photodocumentation System)

 

  allows for photodocumentation of DNA stain with methylene blue or proteins stained with coomassie blue

  unit consists of Polaroid camera, yellow filter, white light box, and adapted mound and hood system

 

 

 

Portable pH/Conductivity/oC Meters: ( 3 Oakton Meters)
 

 

  a microprocessor-based instrument

  measures pH, conductivity and temperature

  water resistant membrane keypad

  includes a 10-ft submersible cable, batteries, and built-in meter stand

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Prism Kit:  (1 high quality acrylic prism set) 

 

  contains 6 large, oversized pieces

  all included in padded wooden storage box

 

 

 

 

 

 

Spectrophotometers: (12 Spectronic 20 Genesys Spectrophotometers) 

 

  easy to use with LCD displays for absorbance, transmittance, concentration

  operates with wavelength range of 325 - 1100nm without filter or detector changes

  accuracy is +/-2.0nm

 

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal Cycler:  (1 Edvotek TC-312 Thermal Cycler)

 

  versatile machine

  designed for PCR experiments in both educational and research settings

  requires little setup or maintenance

  features: PC control and networking, availability of alternate tube blocks, free software updates

 

 

 

 

 

Thermal Cycler (1 Bio-Rad MyCycler)

 

  96 well thermal cycler - use with 0.2mL tubes, strips, plates

  12 cm high resolution display

  intuitive programming of temperatures, times, protocol options

  features: sleep mode, status and history of each run, self-adjusting heated lid, USB communication

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top loading Balance: (10 Ohaus Portable Navigator Series Toploading Balances)

 

  features: microprocessor control, multiple weighing units, InCal autocalibrations, optional battery powered for use in lab or field

  weighing range: 0-410g, readability of 0.01g

  stabilization time of 3 seconds

 

 

 

 

 

TV Elite:  (1 Unit)

 

  displays any computer screen onto television

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vernier LabPro Interfaces:  (27 Vernier LabPro Interfaces)

 

  can be used with Windows or Power Macintosh computers

  serial or USB capability

  used with available Vernier probes and Logger Pro software

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vernier Probes:

 

  probes: 16 voltage; 25 temperature; 9 DO

  sensors: 24 pH; 4 CO2; 20 gas pressure; 9 conductivity; 8 EKG; 8 O2; 4 UVB

  monitors, etc: 8 colorimeters; 8 respiration monitor belts; 8 exercise heart rate; 8 radiation

 

 

 

 

Water Bath:  (2 Edvotek 6.8L Water Baths)

 

  use for sample incubation

  stainless steel, corrosion resistant chamber

  temperature control: ambient - 75°C

  safety feature: front panel drop guard

 

 

 

 

 

Micropipette:  (10 Edvotek  5 - 50 µl   2 Edvotek 2 - 20 µl )

 

 

 
 

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