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-======Torrey Pines Programmable Hot Plate (in progress)======+======Torrey Pines HP61======
  
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-|    {{ :tools:corninghotplate:corning_hot_plate.jpg?nolink&200 |}}     | +|    {{ :tools:programmable_hot_plate:image.jpg?nolink&400 |}}     | 
-| **Tool Type:**                  Hot plate                           | +| **Tool Type:**                  Programmable Hot Plate                          | 
-| **Location:**                   Innovation Workshop & Microfluidics Lab                          |+| **Location:**                   Microfluidics Lab under Convection Ovens                         |
  
  
  
-| **Description:**                Typical hot plate for heating samples                           | +| **Description:**                Programmable hotplate for automated heating recipes                           | 
-| **Manufacturer:**               Corning and others                          |+| **Manufacturer:**               Torrey Pines                          |
  
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 ===== About ===== ===== About =====
  
-A hot plate is a portable stand-alone heating element. In addition to temperature control, many hot plates also possess a magnetic stirrer, which can stir samples at a set rpm when coupled with a magnetic stir bar.+A hot plate is a portable stand-alone heating element. Most hot plates only offer a simple manual temperature control. However, this hot plate is programmable with up to 10 steps. Each step is composed of a temperature ramp speed, a final temperature, and a duration. The ability to set the ramp speed is particularly useful for avoiding thermal shock (heating or cooling too quickly). This model is equipped with an aluminum top for a high heat transfer rate.
  
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 ===== Safety Concerns ===== ===== Safety Concerns =====
-High heat danger! To prevent damage to the tool, your sample, and others, **do not leave a hot plate unattended** while in use. If you must use a hot plate for an extended period of time, please contact the lab manager or one of the Workshop Wizards to set up a safe space or discuss and alternate solution.+High heat danger! To prevent damage to the tool, your sample, and others, **do not leave a hot plate unattended** in a public space where someone could get easily burned. If you would like to use this hotplate for long unattended recipes, please move the hotplate into one of the fume hoods and leave a note while your recipe runs. The note should include your name, contact info, and expected completion time.
  
 Fire and explosion danger! **Heating volatile flammables/combustibles is not approved** in the Innovation Workshop or Microfluidics Lab. Fire and explosion danger! **Heating volatile flammables/combustibles is not approved** in the Innovation Workshop or Microfluidics Lab.
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 **For Heating Samples** **For Heating Samples**
  
-1) Turn the hot plate on and set the desired temperature. Place your sample on the center of the heating surface, where the temperature is most accurate.+1) Turn the hot plate on and set the desired temperature program (# of steps, temperature, ramp, and duration for each step). Place your sample on the center of the heating surface, where the temperature is most accurate.
  
-2) Allow your sample to heat for the desired time. **Do not leave the hot plate unattended.** If you must leave for a a few minutes or less, please leave a note with your name, the date, and expected time of return.+2) Allow your sample to heat for the desired time.
  
 3) If your sample must be heated for several hours and you cannot be present, please contact the lab staff in advance to ensure a safe workspace. 3) If your sample must be heated for several hours and you cannot be present, please contact the lab staff in advance to ensure a safe workspace.
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 5) If previously stored, return the hotplate to its storage location. 5) If previously stored, return the hotplate to its storage location.
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-** For Stirring Samples** 
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-1) Turn the hot plate on and place your sample on the center of the heating surface, where the magnetic sir bar will rest. 
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-2) Place a magnetic stir bar in your solution/mixture and set the desired rpm. 
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-3) When you are finished, turn off the hotplate and remove your sample. Ensure that the heating surface is clean. If dirty, allow the hotplate to cool and clean the heating surface with a non-abrasive cleaner. 
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-4) If previously stored, return the hotplate to its storage location. 
  
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 ===== Detailed Specifications ===== ===== Detailed Specifications =====
  
-Requires standard 110/120V AC connection. Typical temperature range: up to 300-500 C.+Hot plate area: 12" x 12" (30.5 x 30.5 cm) \\  
 +Max Steps: 10, each with temp, ramp, and duration \\  
 +Max Temp: 400 C \\ 
 +Max Power: 1400 W \\  
  
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 ===== Reference Documentation ===== ===== Reference Documentation =====
  
-{{:tools:corninghotplate:corning-digital-hot-plate.pdf|Manual}}+{{:tools:programmable_hot_plate:hp61.pdf|Manual}}
  
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programmable_hot_plate.1675363974.txt.gz · Last modified: 2023/02/02 18:52 by bdincau