HeatPlate
Aluminium RT - 99°C Adapter Microplates PCR Deep Well Tubes Vials
Key Benefits
If you need to quickly and precisely control of the temperature processes on a robotic deck – go no further. The HeatPlate thermoblock provides highly accurate temperature control for the most demanding robotics applications. The module is only slightly larger than a standard microplate. Fully adjustable between room temperature and 99°C, well beyond the heating accuracy of most other brands, guarantees fast, excellent heating for tubes, glass vials or microplates.
Small. Light. Efficient. Quiet.
- Heating block in smallest housing
- Temperature range RT - 99°C
- Perfected thermo adapters
- First-class aluminium housing
- All parts inside
- Non external components
- Simple start-up
- Long life time warranty
ADVANCED TECHNOLOGY
Integration in robots
The HeatPlate can be operated via RS232 user interface. It is completely equipped for hands-free operation with an extensive remote command set for easy software integration. Through the integrated microelectronics no other external components and control devices are necessary. An automatic initialization will start after turn on. A simple command set allows you to easily control hardware and sensors. The process parameters are controlled and read out. This ensures a maximum of operating security also in the unmonitored continuous operation.
Wide range of applications
The HeatPlate comes with a variety of standardized and specific adapter plates. The adapters allow an optimal fit for microplates, deep well plates, PCR plates, standard tubes, lysis tubes, glass vials and other sample vessels. An excellent temperature uniformity and homogeneity is guaranteed by using these adapters. For special sizes we recommend our customized production according to your specific needs.
Homogeneous and accurate temperature control
Within the HeatPlate thinnest, large-area heating elements and sensors are integrated. The heat output of 75 W can be adjusted seamlessly from room temperature to 99°C. The equipment is fitted with a new and very reliable electronic temperature control which ensuring optimum warming of samples. During the heat up time the special electronic control system guarantees the same temperature for all vessels with minimal deviations.
Stylish aluminium housing
The first-class finished aluminium housing gives the HeatPlate its essential functionality. It provides a high amount of security, device stability and ensures a long service life.
Thermo adapter plates | |
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Microplates | All microplates according SBS format |
Tubes | 0.2 / 0.5 / 1.5 / 2.0 ml standard microcentrifuge tubes (e.g. Eppendorf®: Standard tubes, Safe-Lock microcentrifuge tubes, PCR tubes) |
Glass vials | 2.0 / 4.0 / 6.0 ml vials with cylindrical shape (e.g. Zinsser-Analytic®) |
others | on request |
Temperature | |
Temperature range | Room temperature to 99°C |
Temperature setting | Adjustable from 0 to 99°C, 0.1°C increment |
Temperature accuracy | ± 0.1°C |
Temperature uniformity | ± 0.3°C at 45°C ± 0.5°C at 75°C ± 0.7°C at 95°C |
Heat-up time | ca. 7°C/min (from ambient to 95°C in 10 min) |
Device control | |
Electronic control board | Completely accommodated in the smallest housing |
Controller | Micro controller (16-Bit-RISC-Prozessor) |
Operation control | Remote controlled |
User interface | RS232 interface |
Status & alarm | LED in front (green = ok, red = alarm) |
Electrical | |
Operating Voltages | 24 VDC input . Imax: 4.5 A . Peff: 85 Watt . Pmax: 108 Watt |
External power supply | External power supply unit (CE/UL/CSA approved, 85-264 VAC, 47-63 Hz, 120W, IEC/EN60320-1 C14) |
Properties | |
Housing Material | Aluminum anodized |
Environment operating range | +5°C to 45°C (80 % max. relative humidity) |
Dimensions (W x D x H) | 142 mm x 99 mm x 61.6 mm (5.59 x 3.89 x 2.43 inch) |
Weight | 1.3 kg (2.86 lbs) |

Dimensions

Here we present an overview of available standard adapters, compatible with all automation units:
BioShake 3000 | BioShake 3000-T | BioShake 3000-T elm | BioShake D30-T elm | BioShake Q1 | HeatPlate | ColdPlate
Microplates
Standard
2016-1021 | Microplate . Flat bottom standard
2016-1022 | Microplate . Flat bottom High Base
2016-1032 | Microplate . 96 well round bottom
2016-1033 | Microplate . 96 well round bottom . Greiner
2016-1201 | Microplate . Corning® 96/320 µl V-bottom
PCR microplates
2016-1041 | PCR plate . Eppendorf® 96/150µl
2016-1042 | PCR plate . Bio-Rad® 96/150µl
2016-1051 | PCR plate . Eppendorf® 384/40µl
Deep well & storage plates
2016-1121 | Deep well . Eppendorf® 96/500-1000 µl
2016-1141 | Deep well . BRAND®/Trefflabs® 96/1.1 ml
2016-1151 | Deep well . NUNC®/Axygen® 96/2.0 ml
2016-1161 | Deep Well . Axygen® 96/0.6 ml
2016-1171 | Deep Well . Abgene® 96/2.2 ml
2016-1172 | Deep Well . Abgene®/HJ-Bio®/Greiner® 96/0.8-1.2 ml
2016-1181 | Deep Well . Sarstedt® 96/2.2 ml Megablock
2016-1214 | Deep well . Axygen®/Corning®/StarLab® 96/2.0 ml
2016-1218 | Deep well . Apricot® 96/2.2 ml
2016-1219 | Deep well . KingFisher® 24 well
2016-1220 | Deep well . KingFisher® 96 well V-bottom
2016-1231 | Deep well . Axygen® 24/10 ml
2016-1234 | Deep well . Axygen® 96/0.5 ml
2016-1215 | 24 well . Whatman® Uniplate
2016-1217 | Storage plate . NUNC® 96/450 µl
Tubes & Stripes & Vials
Conical shape
2016-1060 | Tubes . 15x 5.0 ml
2016-1061 | Tubes . 24x 2.0 ml . 15x 0.5 ml
2016-1062 | Tubes . 24x 1.5 ml . 15x 0.5 ml
2016-1063 | Tubes . 40x 0.5 ml . 28x 0.2 ml
2016-1225 | Tubes lid open upwards . 24x 1.5 ml
2016-1229 | Tubes lid open downwards . 24x 1.5 ml
2016-1064 | PCR Tubes/Stripes/Plates . 96x 0.25 ml
2016-1093 | FALCON® tubes . 5x 50 ml
2016-1094 | FALCON® Tubes . 12x 15 ml
Cylindrical shape
2016-1069 | Vials . 35x 2.0 ml Ø 10.8 mm
2016-1071 | Vials . 35x 2.0 ml Ø 12 mm
2016-1080 | Vials . 35x 2.0 ml Ø 12.5 mm
2016-1078 | Vials . 24x 2.0 ml Ø 12.7 mm
2016-1081 | Vials . 30x 2.0 ml Ø 13 mm
2016-1072 | Vials . 24x 4.0 ml Ø 15 mm
2016-1073 | Vials . 20x 4.0 ml Ø 17 mm
2016-1074 | Vials . 20x 6.0 ml Ø 19 mm
2016-1083 | Vials . 8x 20.0 ml Ø 23 mm
2016-1082 | Vials . 8x 20.0 ml Ø 28 mm
2016-1300 | Glass Petri dish . 1x Ø 60 mm
Reservoir
2016-1311 | Biomek® Reservoir . 2x 75.0 ml
2016-1312 | Biomek® Reservoir . 4x 40.0 ml
2016-1315 | Tecan® Reservoir . 5x 25.0 ml
2016-1325 | Reservoir DW flat bottom base
2016-1327 | Reservoir DW 24 pyramids base
2016-1326 | Reservoir DW 96 pyramids base
2016-1320 | Reservoir SW flat bottom base
2016-1328 | Reservoir SW 4-row base
2016-1329 | Reservoir DW 8-row base
2016-1330 | Reservoir DW 2-column base
2016-1331 | Reservoir DW 3-column base
2016-1332 | Reservoir DW 4-column base
2016-1333 | Reservoir DW 12-column base

Technical data sheet
Test software
QCOM 3 is a small test software with a graphical user interface (GUI) to control lab automation instruments from QInstruments, eg. BioShake, ColdPlate, HeatPlate. The main purpose of QCOM 3 is to get easy access to the unit to execute initial testing.
QCOM 3 now supports the TiltStation

SILA 2 compliant driver
SiLA® is the global initiative to standardize software interfaces in the field of life science research instrumentation. Instigated by the pharmaceutical industry′s need for flexible laboratory automation, the initiative is supported by major device and software suppliers worldwide.
The SiLA® consortium for Standardization in Lab Automation develops and introduces new interface and data management standards allowing rapid integration of lab automation systems. SiLA is a not-for-profit membership corporation with a global footprint and is open to institutions, corporations and individuals active in the life science lab automation industry. Leading system manufacturers, software suppliers, system integrators and Pharma/Biotech corporations have joined the SiLA® consortium and contribute in different technical work groups with their highly skilled experts.
QInstruments provides approved SILA® driver 1 for all BioShake units.
For development of SILA compliant software we work in close cooperation with Equicon.
To obtain help for installing and running the driver, please contact us.

3D CAD models
Certificates / Declarations
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Knowledge
Leveraging its foundation in innovative automated solutions, QINSTRUMENTS is a leader in precision mixing and temperature control for sample preparation. QINSTRUMENTS' application-specific solutions, small instruments and OEM modules are used in industries ranging from flow cytometry and forensic chemistry to next-generation sequencing.
QINSTRUMENTS offers extremely robust and quiet orbital shakers, thermoshakers, heating and cooling units for laboratory automation. The black colored premium line is designed for demanding automation processes and defines the global standard for reliable mixing.
No other external components are needed as the electronics are integrated into the smart modules. They are fully equipped for hands-free operation with a comprehensive remote command set for easy software integration.
