Blood typing
Manual systems: DG Spin & DG Therm
DG Gel manual testing solutions give you everything you need today and are built to scale with you as your laboratory grows.
DG Therm & DG Spin
Grifols DG manual Instrumentation gives you everything you need for testing. Made to grow with your needs, whatever your laboratory's size, Grifols DG Gel manual testing provides you with efficient procedures and an extensive assay menu.
Simplify manual testing
With 9-minute centrifugation and adjustable incubation zones DG Gel manual systems can meet your testing demands quickly and easily.
Fit your lab's individual workflow
Modular digital incubator and centrifuge systems give you the power you need in low volume processing that can expand with you as your testing volume grows.
Maximize your resources
Universal reagents and user-friendly processes require minimal training to save time and resources, maximizing your manual testing.
Type and screening testing
DG Manual System in 4 easy steps:
- Select the cards that you need for the test.
- Add sample red blood cell suspension.
- Add reagent red blood cells and sample plasma.
- Incubate 15 minutes using DG Therm incubator where required, then centrifuge 9 minutes using DG Spin.
Product specifications
DG Therm
Main features:
- Digital incubator for processing DG Gel Cards.
- 2 incubator zones, each with a capacity for up to 12 gel cards and samples.
- Pre-set incubation time of 15 minutes modifiable in steps of 5 minutes up to 60 minutes.
- Display indicates remaining incubation times and temperatures for each zone.
Dimensions and weight
Height: 4 in (10 cm)
Width: 12 in (30 cm)
Depth: 13 in (33 cm)
Weight: Approx. 9 lbs (400 g)
Sample station
Load capacity: 24 cards, 24 samples
Incubation batches: 2 batches with independent timer
Incubation temperature: 37°C ± 1°C (99°F ± 34°F)
Temperature units: Programmable, °C or °F
Incubation time: 15 minutes, modifiable in steps of 5 minutes to 60 minutes
Preheating time: Approx. 8 minutes
Temperature sensors: Yes, two independent sensors to measure and control temperature
Alarm: Yes, to indicate end of incubation and error situations
Volume of alarm: Programmable, 3 levels
Interface: LCD screen and buttons
Electrical requirements
Voltage: 100-240V
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Maximum input power consumption: 270W
DG Spin
Main features:
- Digital centrifuge for processing DG Gel Cards.
- Capacity to centrifuge up to 24 gel cards.
- Pre-set centrifuge time of 9 minutes at 990 rpm ±10 rpm.
- Display indicates centrifuge speed and time remaining.
Dimensions and weight
Height: 7 in (17.8 cm)
Width: 16 in (40.6 cm)
Depth: 21 in (53.3 cm)
Weight: Approx. 20 lbs (9.1 kg)
Sample station
Load capacity: 24 cards
DG Spin head: Removable and interchangeable
Centrifugation conditions: Pre-programmed for DG Gel cards
Centrifugation speed: 990 rpm ±10 rpm
Centrifugation speed units displayed: Programmable, rpm or g
Centrifugation time: 9 minutes ±30 seconds
Alarm: Yes, to indicate end of centrifugation and errors
Volume of alarm: Programmable, 3 levels
Safety systems: Out-of-balance control / Detection of door opening / Safety closure
Interface: LCD screen and buttons
Electrical requirements
Voltage: 100-240V
Frequency: 50-60 Hz
Maximum input power consumption: 50 W
Fuses: 2 x T 2A L 250 V, 0.2 in x 0.8 in
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