Beckman Optima LE-80K Ultracentrifuge

Item: Beckman Optima LE-80K Ultracentrifuge
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Frequency-controlled, air-cooled direct-drive induction motor
CFC-free cooling system
Overspeed safety system
Dual purpose digital display
GMI Certified Pre-Owned (Eligible for a 1-Year Warranty)

SKU: 8043-30-1192 Category: Used Centrifuge Ultracentrifuge Brand: Beckman

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Product Description

The Beckman Optima™ LE-80K Ultracentrifuge offers the fastest separations possible in the minimum amount of time with its performance capability of up to 80,000 rpm. This versatile model is compatible with a wide range of superior rotors and tubes. Capable of rapid run times, the Optima™ LE-80 K is perfect for a broad range of applications.

Featuring a high tolerance of rotor imbalance, this Beckman centrifuge uses a frequency-controlled, air-cooled, direct-drive induction motor that requires no brushes or gears. Operators are assured of smooth and quiet performance with this externally forced-air cooled and internally oil cooled unit.

Equipped with easy-to-use, environment-friendly and microprocessor–based control cooling systems, the Beckman LE-80 K eliminated the use of CFCs and other dangerous liquid refrigerants. This Optima centrifuge is operated through a keypad control panel, and digital display which shows parameters including rotor speed, run time, rotor temperature, w2t value, and selected program number. The display has a dual purpose, indicating both actual values/conditions and set values.

Other features of the Beckman Optima™ LE-80 K centrifuge include automatic standby mode, overspeed and purge system, LED run indicators, and diagnostic messages. Its design includes a high strength structural steel chamber door with a solenoid interlock which prevents it from opening during operation. The LE-80K has an aluminum rotor chamber, coated with a chemical-resistant epoxy finish.

Beckman Optima LE-80K Ultracentrifuge Specifications


Dimensions (H x W x D)	47.5 in. x 37 in. x 26.5 in. (120.7 cm x 94.0 cm x 67.3 cm)
Weight	1025 lbs (465 kg)
Maximum Heat Dissipation into the Room	1.0 kW (3400 Btu/hr)
Noise Level	57 dBa
Installation Category	II
Pollution Degree	2

Set Speed	1000 rpm to 80 000 rpm in increments of 100 rpm
Speed Control	Actual rotor speed will be +/- 50 rpm of the set speed (above 1000)
Speed Display	Indicates rotor speed in increments of 10 rpm at speeds below 1000 rpm, and increment of 100 rpm at speeds above 1000 rpm
Set Time	Up to 99 hours and 59 minutes; HOLD for runs of unspecified length
Time Display	Indicates time remaining in timed runs, time elapsed in HOLD runs, or estimated time remaining in ?2t runs
Rotor Temperature
Set Temperature	0 to 40 deg C in increments of 1 deg C
Temperature Control	+/1 1 deg C of set temperature
Display	Indicates rotor temperature in increments of 1 deg C
Stability	Within 0.3 deg C of set after equilibrium is reached
Acceleration	Selection from two profiles: maximum acceleration from 0 rpm to set speed, or slow acceleration from 0 to 500 rpm, followed by maximum acceleration to set speed
Deceleration	Selection from three profiles: full dynamic braking to 0 rpm, slow (full brake to 500 rpm followed by reduced braking to a gentle stop), or no brake
Operation	Standard, programmed, or delayed start; instrument memory can store up to nine individual programs
Revolution Corner	Displays accumulated total number of rotor revolutions in tens of thousands
Barrier Ring	41-mm (1.63-in.) heat-treated steel alloy armor ring surrounded by a 12-mm (0.50-in.) steel vacuum chamber to provide full protection for the operator
Door	17.5-mm (0.69-in.) high-strength structural steel
Vacuum	Diffusion pump in series with a mechanical pump reduces chamber pressure to below 5 microns (0.7 Pa)

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Instrument Type	Centrifuge/Ultracentrifuge

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1 review for Beckman Optima LE-80K Ultracentrifuge

Rated 5 out of 5
anonymous – August 9, 2019
GMI is a great source for used and refurbished lab equipment. GMI takes a lot of pride in their work and it feels more like the security of buying new equipment rather than used. Their service people are nice and easy to work with and Jason B. is a friendly, responsive sales person.
We bought an old Beckman floor model centrifuge earlier this year and it’s been running wonderfully. When the motor drive belt broke, they had a new belt to us in a couple of days. Easy peasy