Vernier Tech Info Library TIL #1387

Stir Station Detail Information

Stir Station, order code STIR, $119.00
Specifications and User Guide

TROUBLESHOOTING
-Primary Test (using C batteries): Place a 250 mL beaker, with about 100 mL of water, on the platform of the Stir Station. Place a magnetic stirring bar in the beaker of water and turn on the Stir Station to setting 4. Change the setting and observe the change in stirring speed of the stirring bar.
-Secondary Test (using C batteries): Place a 250 mL beaker, with about 100 mL of water, on the platform of the Stir Station. Turn on the light switch. NOTE: The magnetic stirrer can run on battery power even if the LEDs do not work.

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SPECIFICATIONS
Stirring quantity maximum: 800 mL
Speed range: 50 RPM to 1300 RPM
Speed control: stepless
Stirring platform material: ABS plastic
Diameter of stirring platform: 10 cm
Weight, without batteries: 460 g
Permissible ambient temperature: 0 deg C to 60 deg C
Permissible relative moisture maximum: 90%
Power supply: 6-volt AC adapter (included) or 4 C batteries
Installation category: II

CALIBRATION
This device is not a sensor. No calibration is possible.

RELATED VERNIER PRODUCTS
-Vernier Microstirrer, order code MSTIR, $9.00

Created by: jrandall on March 21 2005
Last updated by: gstahmer on August 19 2005