Edmund Buhler KS 15 B control Programmable Reciprocating Shaker
€2.990,00 excl. VAT
The KS 15 B control is the programmable version of the KS 15 B compact reciprocating shaker from Edmund Buhler. It suits labs that want to store and repeat agitation protocols using a touch screen. Its 400 x 300 mm platform holds a maximum load of 15 kg, with speed adjustable in steps of 5 from 30 to 420 rpm. The capacitive touch screen, glove-compatible, allows manual or programmed operation over 10 programs of 10 segments each. The Defined Stop option is available on request, for integration with robotic systems. The KS 15 B control accepts the same racks as the KS 15 B, as well as the TH 15 incubator hood. USB 2.0, RS 232, and control interfaces are available as options for remote operation.
Edmund Buhler KS 15 B control Programmable Reciprocating Shaker
The programmable version of the KS 15 reciprocating shaker
The Edmund Buhler KS 15 B control reuses the mechanical base of the KS 15 B reciprocating shaker and adds a programmable touch screen to store and repeat protocols.
Speed adjusts in steps of 5 over the same 30 to 420 rpm range as the non-programmable version.
Touch screen and programming
The capacitive touch screen, glove-compatible, allows manual or automatic operation over 10 programs of 10 segments each, with an audible and visual end-of-program signal.
A programmable delayed start and automatic restart after a power failure round out the programming functions.
Platform and load capacity
The 400 x 300 mm platform holds a maximum load of 15 kg. The unit ships without a fixation rack, to be selected separately based on vessel format.
- Speed from 30 to 420 rpm, in steps of 5
- Programmable or continuous operation
- Log of interruptions for traceability
Safety and integration options
The Defined Stop option is available on request for the KS 15 B control, for integration with robotic systems requiring a repeatable stop position.
USB 2.0, RS 232, and control interfaces (relay outputs, analog inputs/outputs) are available as options for remote operation, alongside the Safety Package for speed monitoring.
Rack and fixation accessories
The KS 15 B control accepts the same racks as the KS 15 B (Combifix KS rack, KS universal tray), as well as the TH 15 incubator hood.
Ideal Applications
The Edmund Buhler KS 15 B control suits the following applications.
- Linear agitation protocols that need to be reproduced exactly
- Integration with robotic systems (Defined Stop on request)
- Labs requiring a log of interruptions
- Medium loads up to 15 kg
- Positions requiring remote operation (USB, RS 232)
Choose the KS 15 B control when:
- You want to store and repeat linear agitation protocols
- You are integrating the shaker into a robotic system
- You need a log of interruptions for traceability
- A glove-compatible touch screen suits your workflow
- You are considering remote operation via USB or RS 232
Buhler Value Proposition
The KS 15 B control combines the mechanical reliability of the KS 15 B with a programmable touch screen, for easier integration into automated workflows requiring a reciprocating motion.
Edmund Buhler has manufactured laboratory shakers in Germany since 1880 and remains a family-owned company.
Technical specifications – KS 15 B control
| Specification | KS 15 B control |
|---|---|
| Product type | Programmable compact reciprocating shaker |
| Motion | Reciprocating (horizontal) |
| Platform area | 400 x 300 mm |
| Maximum load | 15 kg |
| Shaking speed | 30-420 rpm, in steps of 5 |
| Stroke | 17 mm |
| Operation | Programmable or continuous |
| Programs | 10 programs, 10 segments each |
| Power supply | 230 V or 115 V, 50/60 Hz |
| Power consumption | max. 25 W |
| Heat emission | approximately 7 W |
| Enclosure rating | IP 21 |
| Ambient temperature | 5°C to 50°C |
| Defined Stop | on request |
| Dimensions | 510 x 490 x 150 mm |
| Weight | 19 kg |
Options and Accessories – KS 15 B control
The KS 15 B control ships without a fixation rack; the Combifix KS rack or the KS universal tray are added based on vessel format. Communication interfaces and a monitoring module complete the unit for integration into an automated system.
- Combifix KS rack, 3 horizontal clamping strips (0052 071)
- KS universal tray, 430 x 300 mm (0051 471)
- TH 15 incubator hood (6161 000)
- USB 2.0 interface (0052 931)
- RS 232 interface (0052 933)
- Control interface for automation (0052 932)
- Safety Package, speed monitoring (0060 023)
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