Frontier™ 5000 Series Multi-Pro Centrifuges
The Frontier 5000 Series delivers powerful and versatile universal centrifugation for research, industrial, and clinical laboratories. These multi-purpose centrifuges accommodate capacities from low microliter volumes to 6 × 250 ml, offering high-speed performance at maximum volume with automatic rotor identification and comprehensive safety features.
Model Range Overview
Five models provide flexibility for varied application requirements, with speed ranges of 14,000–16,000 rpm and both non-refrigerated and refrigerated configurations available.
FC5714 Centrifuge (Non-Refrigerated)
- Compatible with up to 9 optional rotors and 77 accessories
- Capacities from microliter to 4 × 100 ml
- High-speed centrifugation (>10000 rpm) from 0.2 ml up to 1.5/2.0 ml tubes
FC5718 (Non-Refrigerated) and FC5718R (Refrigerated) Centrifuges
- Compatible with up to 19 optional rotors and 122 accessories
- Capacities from microliter to 4 × 100 ml
- High-speed centrifugation (>10000 rpm) from 0.2 ml up to 85 ml tubes
- Temperature variable range of -20 °C to 40 °C (FC5718R)
FC5816 (Non-Refrigerated) and FC5816R (Refrigerated) Centrifuges
- Compatible with up to 13 optional rotors and 71 accessories
- Capacities from microliter to 6 × 250 ml
- Improved sample processing through-put with additional rotor for blood collection tubes and standard conical tubes
- High-speed centrifugation (>10000 rpm) from 0.2 ml up to 250 ml tubes
- Temperature variable range of -20 °C to 40 °C (FC5816R)
User-Friendly Design Features
- Automatic rotor identification makes switching between applications extremely easy
- Simple one-hand operation enabled by the selection button/rotary knob combination—even with gloves on
- Large backlit LCD display shows centrifugation settings and real-time parameters on one interface
- Program storage up to 99 runs including parameter settings and rotor types
Engineering and Construction
Manufactured with high-quality components and German engineering for reliable, high-performance operation. The chemical and corrosion-resistant stainless steel housing ensures durability in demanding laboratory environments.
- Maintenance-free induction drive
- Thread-free rotor locking mechanism
- Optimized airflow system to keep samples cool (non-refrigerated models)
- Pre-cooling program to quickly reach desired temperature (refrigerated models)
- Self-diagnostic program to record usage and error history for easy maintenance and to minimize downtime
Safety and Protection
- Over-speed protection, immediately upon rotor insertion
- Active imbalance-detection with individual imbalance tolerances set for each rotor
- Motorized lid-locking system to protect operators from accidental injuries
- Sealed and bio-containment rotors to safeguard operators from harmful aerosols
Application Versatility
The Frontier 5000 Series offers a high-speed centrifugation platform customizable for workflow needs using a wide variety of rotors and accessories. Ideal for spinning most tubes and bottles in the lab, including microtubes, blood tubes, round bottom tubes, conical tubes, and microtiter plates.
Additional Features
Ten acceleration and ten deceleration rates, pre-selection of running time from 10s to 99h 59min or continuous, audible signal at the end of each run with melody options, quick spin, CFC-free refrigeration system, sample temperature indication and standstill cooling (refrigerated models).
Compliance
- Product Safety: EN 61010-1; EN 61010-2-020
- EMC: EN 61326-1, FCC Part 15 Class B
Technical Specifications
| Specification |
FC5714 |
FC5718 |
FC5718R |
FC5816 |
FC5816R |
| Maximum Speed |
14000 rpm
10 rpm/set |
18000 rpm
10 rpm/set |
18000 rpm
10 rpm/set |
15000 rpm
10 rpm/set |
16000 rpm
10 rpm/set |
| Maximum RCF |
18624 × g
10 × g/set |
23542 × g
10 × g/set |
23542 × g
10 × g/set |
21379 × g
10 × g/set |
24325 × g
10 × g/set |
| Maximum Capacity |
4 × 100 ml |
4 × 100 ml |
4 × 100 ml |
6 × 250 ml |
6 × 250 ml |
| Temperature Range |
Air cool |
Air cool |
-20~40°C |
Air cool |
-20~40 °C |
| Running Time |
Short Spin, 10 sec to 99 hr 59 min 59 sec, or continuous |
| Noise Level |
≤ 63 ± 2 dB(A) |
≤ 60 ± 2 dB(A) |
≤ 60 ± 2 dB(A) |
≤ 61 ± 2 dB(A) |
≤ 63 ± 2 dB(A) |
| Compatible Rotors |
9 |
19 |
19 |
13 |
13 |
| Acc/Dec Levels |
10 |
| Allowable Kinetic Energy |
5595 Nm |
16672 Nm |
25111 Nm |
34363 Nm |
34363 Nm |
| AC Power |
120V ~ 50/60 Hz
230 V ~ 50/60 Hz |
120V ~ 50/60 Hz
230 V ~ 50/60 Hz |
120V ~ 50/60 Hz
230 V ~ 50/60 Hz |
120V ~ 50/60 Hz
230 V ~ 50/60 Hz |
120V ~ 50/60 Hz
230 V ~ 50/60 Hz |
| Current Consumption |
2.4 A / 1.1 A |
4.0 A / 2.0 A |
6.0 A / 3.0 A |
4.2 A / 2.4 A |
7.8 A / 3.7 A |
| Power Consumption |
300 W / 240 W |
475 W / 455 W |
660 W / 660 W |
520 W / 530 W |
850 W / 785 W |
| Voltage Fluctuation |
± 10 % |
| Dimensions (W × D × H) |
362 × 493 × 330 mm |
408 × 499 × 351 mm |
407 × 731 × 359 mm |
446 × 538 × 354 mm |
723 × 538 × 354 mm |
| Net Weight (without rotor) |
30 kg |
43 kg |
60 kg |
52 kg |
77 kg |
| Environment |
For indoor use only |
