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Technical Specifications


Microwave hardware

  • Single-magnetron system with homogeneous microwave distribution in the cavity.
  • Installed power 800 watt.
  • Output power 800 watt, controlled via microprocessor.
  • User-selectable continuous or pulsed microwave emission.
  • Single-mode and multi-mode setup for batch or parallel synthesis.
  • Easy access to the microwave cavity by fully automated opening/closing top housing.
  • Compact microwave cavity 26,5 x 24,5 x 20,0 (h) cm, for high microwave ‘density’.
  • Microwave cavity entirely made of 18/8 stainless steel housing with innovative multi-layer PTFE plasma coating applied at over 350°C.
  • All hardware protected against acids/organic solvents with polymer coating both on inside and outside surfaces.
  • Built-in exhaust system, located in the side of the cavity, separate from electronics to prevent corrosion.
  • Built-in airflow system, for rapid vial cooling and reaction quenching.


Reaction sensors

  • Direct temperature monitor and control via optical fiber up to 300°C in a reference vessel
  • Contact-less temperature monitor and control via infrared up to 300°C in all vessels.


User interface

  • Industrial grade touch-screen controller. 6,5” screen with 65.000 colours.
  • VGA resolution 640x480 for sharp process graphic.
  • 1 USB port to connect printer, 2 PS2 ports for mouse and keyboard, 3 RS 232 for external device.
  • Methods and runs saved on Windows®-compatible removable
    flash-card.


  • Weight ~ 68 kg.
  • External dimensions 47,5 x 68,0 x 52,0 (h) cm (closed), x 96,0 (h) cm (open)
  • Power 220V/50-60Hz, 2,0 kW.