Edmund Buhler KS 15 A control Programmable Orbital Shaker

The programmable version of the KS 15 orbital shaker

The Edmund Buhler KS 15 A control reuses the mechanical base of the KS 15 A orbital 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
• Reversible direction of rotation during a run, for better mixing

Safety and integration options

The Defined Stop option is offered as standard on the KS 15 A 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 A control accepts the same racks as the KS 15 A (Combifix KS rack, KS universal tray), as well as the TH 15 incubator hood.

Ideal Applications

The Edmund Buhler KS 15 A control suits the following applications.

• Agitation protocols that need to be reproduced exactly
• Integration with robotic systems (standard Defined Stop)
• Labs requiring a log of interruptions
• Medium loads up to 15 kg
• Positions requiring remote operation (USB, RS 232)

Choose the KS 15 A control when:

• You want to store and repeat 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 A control combines the mechanical reliability of the KS 15 A with a programmable touch screen and the Defined Stop option, for easier integration into automated workflows.

Edmund Buhler has manufactured laboratory shakers in Germany since 1880 and remains a family-owned company.