Biotage - Initiator+
Rapid, Microwave-Assisted Organic Synthesis for Processing and Method Development
The Initiator+ is a flexible system that utilizes all Biotage vials, from 0.2 to 20 mL, in any order or combination, at any time without system modifications, delivering greater flexibility and direct scale-up from milligrams to grams.
Initiator+ can also be upgraded with automation solutions to achieve higher throughput to save time and cost.
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Features of Initiator+
- 300°C reaction temperature
- 30 bar reaction pressure
- In situ temperature measurement
- Upgradable to run peptide synthesis
- Large 10" touchscreen
- Modular automation solutions
- Guided step-by-step wizard
- Safe and simple
General Specifications
Depth | 16.6 in |
Height | 16.6 in |
Width | 14.4 in |
Power Requirements | Europe: 220–240 V~, 50 Hz (5 A), |
Peak Power | 1100 VA |
Weight | 48.5 lbs |
Additional Specifications
Heating Process
Temperature range:
40–300°C1
Temperature increase:
Typically 2-5 °C/sec depending on solvent and
power applied
Reaction time:
Up to 96 hours.
Typically, most reactions require 2 to 15 minutes of irradiation.
Pressure range:
0–302 bar (2 MPa; 290 psi)
Power range:
0–400 W from magnetron at 2.45 GHz
Reaction volumes:
0.2–20 mL
Agitation:
Variable magnetic stirrer (300-900 RPM)
Sample Processor
Upgradable with Robot Eight / Robot Sixty
Processing capacity 8 vials / 60 vials
Rack capacity (large) 2x2 vials / 2x12 vials
Rack capacity (small) 2x4 vials / 2x30 vials
System Requirements
Temperature:
Operating Temperature: 18–32°C
Storage and transportation temperature:
-25°C to 60°C
Humidity:
20–95% at room temperature
Cooling:
Pressurized air supply: > 60 l/min
(2.1 cubic feet/min), 2.5 to 4.0 bar
(0.25 to 0.40 MPa; 36 to 58 psi)
Max sound level:
70 dB(A)
Interfaces
Touch screen:
10.4"
Ethernet LAN :
Complies with IEEE 802.3 (ANSI 8802-3)
USB:
USB 2.0
Achiving/back-up:
Via USB
Printing:
Via LAN
Upgrade Path:
The Initiator system can be upgraded to an automated 8- or 60-position system, it can also be equipped with the SP Wave module for an automation solution for peptide chemistry, complete with vortex mixer and liquid handling.
Certifications:
CE, CSA certified