Thermo Scientific MaxQ 2000, MaxQ 3000, MaxQ 4450, MaxQ 4000, MaxQ 5000 User Manual

Thermo Scientific MaxQ Shakers

Reliability. Simplicity.

Flexibility.

Thermo Scientific MaxQ Shaker Product Selector Guide

Model

MaxQ 2000

Choice of 3 platform sizes

MaxQ 3000

Choice of 2 platform sizes

MaxQ 4450

Incubated temperatures in

a compact footprint

MaxQ 4000

Spacious chamber holds

6 x 2L flasks

Benchtop, floor or stackable

Benchtop Benchtop Benchtop Benchtop

Motion

Orbital Orbital Orbital Orbital

Platform size inches (cm)

13 x 11

(33 x 28)

18 x 18

(45.7 x

45.7)

24 x 18

(60.9 x

45.7)

1

30 x 18

(76 x 45.7)

36 x 24

(91 x 60.9)

13 x 11

(33 x 28)

18 x 18

(45.7 x 45.7)

250 ml flask capacity dedicated* platform

12 25 N/A 40 70 10 25

250 ml flask capacity universal* platform

9 16 24 24 40

9 16

Maximum capacity largest flask
on a Platform

1 x 6L 2 x 6L 3 x 6L 3 x 6L 6 x 6L 4 x 1L 6 x 2L

Orbit diameter reciprocating
Motion Inches (cm)

0.75
(1.9)

1.0

(2.54)

0.75
(1.9)

0.75
(1.9)

RPM range

Digital: 15–500 Digital: 15–500 Digital: 15–500 Digital: 15–500

Temperature range °C
(TA=ambient temperature)

N/A N/A T

A

+5°C to 80°C

T

A

+10°C

to 60°C

T

A

+10°C

to 80°C

T

A

-15°C

to 60°C

Maximum load lb. (kg)

35

(15.9)

50

(22.7)

35

(15.9)

50

(22.7)

Refrigeration

•

Gassing manifold

•

Page

8–10 8–10 13–14 15–16

MaxQ Orbital Shakers

*See page 7 for a complete description of platform types 1Universal platform only; 2Fixed reciprocating stroke length and orbital motion; 3Adjustable reciprocating stroke length: 4Achievable maximum speeds may be dependent on load

1

Model

MaxQ 5000

Large capacity applications

MaxQ 6000

Stackable, space-savings

MaxQ 8000

Maximum flexibility,

stackable design

MaxQ 7000

Excellent temperature uniformity

Benchtop, floor or stackable

Floor Stackable Stackable Benchtop

Motion

Orbital Orbital Orbital Orbital

Platform size inches (cm)

30 x 18

(76 x 45.7)

18 x 18

(45.7 x 45.7)

29.5 x 18

(74.9 x 45.7)

13 x 11

(33 x 28)

250 ml flask capacity dedicated* platform

40

25 30 9

250 ml flask capacity universal* platform

24

16

30 9

Maximum capacity largest flask
on a platform

4 x 6L 2 x 6L 12 x 2L 1 x 6L

Orbit diameter reciprocating
Motion inches (cm)

1.0

(2.54)

0.75
(1.9)

1.0

(2.54)

0.5

(1.27)

RPM range

Digital: 15–500 Digital: 15–500 Digital: 25–400 Digital: 15–500

Temperature range °C
(TA=ambient temperature)

T

A

+10°C

to 60°C

T

A

-15°C

to 60°C

T

A

+10°C

to 80°C

T

A

-15°C

to 80°C

T

A

+10°C

to 60°C

T

A

-5°C
or 20°C
to 60°C

T

A

+5°C

to 65°C

Maximum load lb. (kg)

75

(34)

35

(15.9)

71

(32)

35

(15.9)

Refrigeration

• • •

Gassing manifold

•

Page

17–18 19–20 22–24 25–26

MaxQ Orbital Shakers

*See page 7 for a complete description of platform types 4Achievable maximum speeds may be dependent on load

2

Model

MaxQ 416 HP

Maximize capacity

with platform options

MaxQ 430 HP

Maximum capacity

with platform options

MaxQ 420 HP

Large benchtop, excellent

temperature uniformity

MaxQ 435

(436) HP

Incubated

MaxQ 480

(481) HP

Refrigerated

Benchtop or
floor

Benchtop Benchtop Benchtop Floor

Motion

Orbital Orbital Orbital Orbital

Platform size
inches (cm)

18 x 18

(45.7 x 45.7)

24 x 18

(60.9 x 45.7)

29.5 x 18

(74.9 x 45.7)

36 x 24

(91.4 x 60.9)

18 x 18

(45.7 x 45.7)

29.5 x 18

(74.9 x 45.7)

250 ml flask capacity
dedicated* platform

25 35 40 70 25 40

250 ml flask capacity
universal* platform

18 25 30 55

18 30

Maximum capacity
largest flask
on a platform

2 x 6L 4 x 6L 4 x 6L 8 x 6L 6 x 2L 4 x 6L

Orbit diameter
inches (cm)

1.0 (2.54) 1.0 (2.54) 1.0 (2.54) 1.0 (2.54)

RPM range

25–525 25–525 25–525 25–525

Temperature Range °C
(TA=ambient temperature)

N/A N/A

T

A

+5°C

to 80°C

T

A

+5°C

to 60°C

4°C

to 60°C

Maximum load
lb. (kg)

71 (32) 71 (32) 71 (32) 71 (32)

Refrigeration

•

Incubation

• •

Page

28–29 28–29 30–31 32–33

MaxQ High-Performance Shakers

*See page 7 for a complete description of platform types

3

Trust your samples to an

Flexibility

Benchtop, oor and stackable models are available fully equipped with incubation,
refrigeration and water bath options to accommodate any application and budget.
Customizable solutions allow you to choose your platform for maximum exibility
and capacity. Platforms allow the addition and interchangeability of clamps that hold
various sizes of Thermo Scientic™ Nalgene™ Erlenmeyer asks, beakers, test tube
racks, separatory funnels and Thermo Scientic™ Nunc™ microwell plates.

Reliability

Our outstanding drive mechanisms provide continuous 24-hour operation and allow
you to shake large and uneven loads, smoothly and uniformly. These innovative
designs are available on all Thermo Scientic orbital shakers and both designs come
with a 10-year warranty on drive mechanisms.

Simplicity

Easy-to-use controls are designed to precisely adjust individual displays for
temperature, speed and time. View all parameters simultaneously to prevent risk of
error while establishing running conditions.

outstanding, reliable shaker

You invest a lot into the preparation of your samples from growing cultures that

produce DNA or proteins to staining gels and much more. Thermo Scientic™

MaxQ™ shakers deliver outstanding performance, accuracy and reproducible

results year after year.

Our orbital shaker designs provide reliable around­the-clock operation ideally suited to keep your cells
alive and flourishing within your working environment.
Delivering reliability, simplicity and flexibility, our orbital
shakers are easy to operate, offer a wide range of
options that can grow with you, and will be a partner in
your lab for many years — allowing you to spend more
time pursuing your objectives and less time managing
your shakers.

1

Achievable maximum speeds may be dependent on load

4

Thermo Scientific

Feature MaxQ Digital Shakers MaxQ Digital High Performance Shakers

Performance Drive mechanism Triple eccentric Triple counter-balanced

Motor Brushless Brushless, low-heat 24V DC with moisture

resistant electronics

Temperature
controller

PID controller, ±0.1°C over entire temperature
range

PID controller, ±0.1°C over entire temperature
range

Speed, display and
range

Push button LED, 15 to 500 rpm Push button LED, 25 to 525 rpm

Temperature,
display and range

Push button LED, 10°C to 80°C Push button LED, 4°C to 80°C

Time display Push button LED, 0.1 min – 999 hours or

continuous operation

Push button LED, 1 min – 199 hours and 59 min
or continuous operation

Temperature user
calibration

Standard Standard

Speed user
calibration

Standard Standard

Soft start Standard Standard

Set point retention Standard Standard

Alarms Speed Audible/visual, ±10% of set speed Audible/visual, ±5 rpm

Temperature User adjustable over/under temperature

thermostat controls the heat/refrigeration

User adjustable over/under temp thermostat with
independent probe controls heat/refrigeration

Temperature
set point

Audible/visual, over/under temperature tracking
adjustable within ±1°C

Audible/visual, over/under temperature tracking
adjustable within ±1°C

Temperature limits Audible/visual, over/under temperature tracking

adjustable within ±1°C

Audible/visual, over/under temperature tracking
adjustable within ±1°C

Unbalanced load
warning

Auto platform stop Auto platform stop

Lid open Auto platform stop Auto platform stop

Data
Management

RS232 interface Standard Standard

Recorder output Standard Standard

Other Certifications UL, cUL, CE UL, cUL, CE

Warranty 2 years labor, 5 years parts, 10 years drive

mechanism parts

2 years labor, 5 years parts, 10 years drive
mechanism parts

Thermo Scientific

MaxQ Digital Shakers

Our MaxQ digital shakers contain a triple eccentric drive mechanism

to accommodate heavier loads, provide uniform shaking, designed

to ensure 24/7 operation and feature a maintenance-free brushless

DC motor.

• 15 to 500 rpm speed range

• View temperature, speed and time simultaneously on three

individual LED displays

• Continuous timed operation from 0.1 hour to 999 hours or

0.1 minute to 999 minutes

• Audible/visual alarms protect cultures from temperature and

speed deviations

MaxQ Digital HP Shakers

When you require a reliable solution for sensitive cell cultures needing

protection from contamination, choose from our MaxQ high performance

line of shakers.

• 25 to 525 rpm speed range

• Backlit display contains run points and set points of temperature,

speed and time that can be viewed simultaneously

• Continuous operation or timed operation from 1 minute up to 199 hours

and 59 minutes

• Audible/visual alarms protect cultures from temperature and speed deviations

• HEPA filter for maximum protection from contamination

• Directed airflow system for optimum temperature uniformity and ideal

growth conditions even when the units are full

5

MaxQ 2000 & 3000

• Cell culture

• Solubility studies

• Extraction procedures

• Diagnostic tests

• General mixing

• Bacterial suspensions

• Staining and destaining

• Washing procedures

• Hybridization

Open Air Platform Shakers

Increase shaking capacity in a small footprint

Choose from several platform sizes to increase capacity by simply changing the platform

• Small shaker footprint saves valuable bench space

• Units operate in temperature range of 0°C to +40°C and humidity conditions from 20 to 80% non-

condensing enabling them to be used in a variety of environments

• Triple eccentric drives handle heavy platform loads (MaxQ 2000: 35 lbs, MaxQ 3000: 50 lbs)

Digital CO2 resistant option

• Electrical and mechanical components have been treated to protect from up to 10% CO2 and

90% humidity conditions non-condensing

• Prevents humidity and CO2 from reacting with electrical components and forming carbonic acid in a

CO2* environment

*Some CO2 incubators may require cooling. Please consult your manufacturer.

Applications

6

6

Ordering Information

Select the right shaker for your needs and customize by
selecting either a universal platform or a dedicated platform.

MaxQ 2000 and MaxQ 3000 Shaker

Shaker options

MaxQ 2000 – small open air shakers

Digital 15–500 ±1 0.75 (1.9) 35 (15.9) 17.4 (44.2) 13.5 (34.3) 6.4 (16.3) 47 (21.3) SHKE2000 SHKE2000-1CE
Digital, CO2 Resistant 15–500 ±1 0.75 (1.9) 35 (15.9) 17.4 (44.2) 13.5 (34.3) 6.4 (16.3) 47 (21.3) SHKE2000CO2 SHKE2000CO2-1CE

MaxQ 3000 – large open air shakers

Digital 15–500 ±1 1.0 (2.54) 50 (22.7) 25.8 (65.5) 29.4 (74.4) 9.7 (24.6) 207 (93.9) SHKE3000 SHKE3000-1CE

Speed range

(rpm)

Orbit diameter

In. (cm)

Max. load

lb. (kg)

Overall dimensions inches (cm)

L W H

Shipping weight

lb. (kg)

Model No.

120V, 50/60 Hz

Model No.

240V, 50/60 Hz

Platforms

Maximize flexibility by choosing your platform and selecting a mixture of clamps.

MaxQ 2000 Model No.
Platforms

Choose the platform that best
fits your needs.

Clamps Mix and match clamps for your universal platform. See universal clamp guide below
Misc. accessories Adapter set for stacking two platforms (models 30100 and 30110 only) 3522-3

MaxQ 3000 Model No.
Platforms

Choose the platform that best
fits your needs.

Clamps Mix and match clamps for your universal platform. See universal clamp guide below

1

Stackable, purchase of two platforms and adapter set required for stacking

Universal platforms

Maximum flexibility for using a mix of different size labware on a single platform.
See universal clamp guide for clamp capacities. Purchase clamps separately.

Dedicated platforms

Clamps come installed to provide maximum capacity.

Universal platforms

Maximum flexibility for using a mix of different size labware on a single platform.
See universal clamp guide for clamp capacities. Purchase clamps separately.

Dedicated platforms

Clamps come installed to provide maximum capacity.

13 x 11” (33 x 28 cm) Platform without clamps 30100
13 x 11" (33 x 28 cm) Dual stacked platform without clamps 30125
18 x 18" (45.7 x 45.7 cm) Platform without clamps 30110
18 x 18" (45.7 x 45.7 cm) Dual stacked platform without clamps 30128
24 x 18" (60.9 x 45.7 cm) Platform without clamps 30106
13 x 11” (33 x 28 cm) Platform with clamps See dedicated platforms on p. 10
18 x 18" (45.7 x 45.7 cm) Platform with clamps See dedicated platforms on p. 10

30 x 18" (76 x 45.7 cm) Platform without clamps 30115BI
30 x 18" (76 x 45.7 cm) Dual stacked platform without clamps 30124
36 x 24" (91 x 60.9 cm) Platform without clamps 30120BI
30 x 18" (76 x 45.7 cm) Platform with clamps See dedicated platforms on p. 10
36 x 24" (91 x 60.9 cm) Platform with clamps See dedicated platforms on p. 10

1

1

Universal clamp guide

Mix and match to customize the universal platform for your unique needs. Clamps sold as individual units.

Clamp Model No. Clamp capacity guide

Flask clamp starter kit, includes (2) 125 ml flask clamps, (4) 250 ml flask clamps, (4) 500 ml flask clamps,
(2) 1L flask clamps, (2) 2L flask clamps

Microplate/deep-well plate 30175 5 10 15 18 29
10 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30150BI 60 113 157 112 160
25 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30151 60 64 80 112 160
50 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30152BI 30 32 40 112 160
125 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30153 13 32 40 44 80
250 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30154BI 9 16 24 24 40
300 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30155 7 16 20 20 40
500 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30156BI 6 16 20 18 40
1L Erlenmeyer flask 30157BI 4 9 10 12 21
2L Erlenmeyer flask 30158 1 6 5 6 11
4L Erlenmeyer flask 30159 1 4 4 6 11
6L Erlenmeyer flask 30160 1 2 3 3 6
2500 ml low form culture flask 30161 1 1 2 3 6
2800 ml Fernbach flask 30162 1 4 4 5 8
Adhesive flask mat, 9 x 9" (23 x 23 cm) 300349

Test tube racks – full size

10–13 mm, red, 6 x 12 array 30180BI 3 6 8 13 16
14–16 mm, orange, 6 x 12 array 30182
17–20 mm, white, 4 x 10 array 30184 3 5 6 9 14
21–25 mm, blue, 4 x 10 array 30186 2 3 4 7 7
26–30 mm, green, 3 x 8 array 30188
Microcentrifuge, 1.5 ml, blue, 8 x 12 array 30190 2 5 6 8 10

Test tube racks – half size

10–13 mm, red, 6 x 6 array 30181 6 12 15 21 25
14–16 mm, orange, 6 x 6 array 30183
17–20 mm, white, 4 x 5 array 30185 4 8 13 18 20
21–25 mm, blue, 4 x 4 array 30187 4 6 9 10 15
26–30 mm, green, 3 x 3 array 30189
Microcentrifuge, 1.5 ml, blue, 4 x 6 array 30191 4 8 10 14 20

1

Fits 15 ml centrifuge tubes 2Fits 50 ml centrifuges tubes 3Can be cut to fit, reusable

30129

Maximum clamp capacity of vessels for the universal platform

13 x 11"

(33 x 28 cm)

3

1

2

1

2

– – – – –

2 4 6 7 10

2 4 6 7 7

4 6 8 10 12

6 9 12 15 15

MaxQ 2000 MaxQ 3000

18 x 18"

(45.7 x 45.7 cm)

24 x 18"

(60.9 x 45.7 cm)

30 x 18"

(76 x 45.7 cm)

36 x 24"

(91 x 60.9 cm)

7

Dedicated platforms with clamps

Maximize capacity by choosing your platform with pre-installed clamps.

MaxQ 2000 / MaxQ 2508 / MaxQ 2506 Shakers

Clamps come installed to provide maximum capacity
Platform size Capacity Model No.

11 x 13"
(28 x 33 cm)

18 x 18"
(45.7 x 45.7 cm)

10 ml Erlenmeyer flask 60 3523-1
25 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30 3523-2
50 ml Erlenmeyer flask 30 3523-3
125 ml Erlenmeyer flask 15 3523-4
250 ml Erlenmeyer flask 10 3523-5
500 ml Erlenmeyer flask 6 3523-7
1L Erlenmeyer flask 4 3523-8
2L Erlenmeyer flask 4 3523-9
Utility tray – 3523-46
11 x 13" adjustable vessel platform – 3523-49
5 Tier, holds platelet bags (10 x 10") 5 bags 3523-51
10 ml Erlenmeyer flask 113 3524-1
25 ml Erlenmeyer flask 64 3524-2
50 ml Erlenmeyer flask 64 3524-3
125 ml Erlenmeyer flask 32 3524-4
250 ml Erlenmeyer flask 25 3524-5
300 ml Erlenmeyer flask 16 3524-6
500 ml Erlenmeyer flask 16 3524-7
1L Erlenmeyer flask 9 3524-8
2L Erlenmeyer flask 5 3524-9
Separatory funnel (500 ml to 2L) 3 3524-49
Utility tray – 3524-46
18 x 18" adjustable vessel platform without bottom for

MaxQ 4000 and 6000 series shakers
18 x 18" adjustable vessel platform with bottom for

MaxQ 2000 shaker
10 ml beaker 152 3524-35

20 ml beaker 104 3524-36
30 ml beaker 104 3524-37
100 ml beaker 44 3524-38
250 ml beaker 25 3524-39
400 ml beaker 25 3524-40
600 ml beaker 16 3524-41

– 3524-60

– 3523-52

Utility tray

Model No. 3523-46

11 x 13" Adjustable vessel platform

Model No. 3523-49

MaxQ 3000 Shaker

Clamps come installed to provide maximum capacity
Platform size Capacity Model No.

30 x 18"
(76 x 45.7 cm)

36 x 24"
(91 x 60.9 cm)

10 ml Erlenmeyer flask 112 3599-1
25 ml Erlenmeyer flask 112 3599-2
50 ml Erlenmeyer flask 112 3599-3
125 ml Erlenmeyer flask 56 3599-4
250 ml Erlenmeyer flask 40 3599-5
300 ml Erlenmeyer flask 24 3599-6
500 ml Erlenmeyer flask 24 3599-7
1L Erlenmeyer flask 12 3599-8
2L Erlenmeyer flask 12 3599-9
4L Erlenmeyer flask 6 3599-10
6L Erlenmeyer flask 4 3599-11
Separatory funnel (500 ml to 2L) 10 3599-49
Utility tray – 3599-46
18 x 30" Adjustable vessel platform – 3599-63
2500 ml Low form culture flask 5 3599-12
2800 ml Fernbach flask 6 3599-13
50 ml Erlenmeyer flask 160 3599-52
125 ml Erlenmeyer flask 80 3599-53
250 ml Erlenmeyer flask 70 3599-54
500 ml Erlenmeyer flask 40 3599-56
1L Erlenmeyer flask 18 3599-57
2L Erlenmeyer flask 15 3599-58
4L Erlenmeyer flask 8 3599-59
6L Erlenmeyer flask 6 3599-60
Separatory funnel (500 ml to 2L) 16 3599-96
2800 ml Fernbach flask 8 3599-62

18 x 18", 50 ml Erlenmeyer flask platform

Dedicated separatory funnel platform

30 x 18" Dual tiered platforms

Model No. 30124 (See accessories table on page 10)

Model No. 3524-3

Model No. 3524-49

8

MaxQ 4450 Compact

• Insect cell culture

• Extraction procedures

• General mixing

• Staining and destaining

• Hybridizations

• Solubility studies

• Bacterial suspensions

• Washing procedures

• Protein expression

Benchtop Incubated
Shakers

Flexible shaking option for your
applications at an affordable price

Combine incubated and refrigerated temperatures in
an orbital shaker

• Space saving shaker designed for a small footprint

• Holds up to four one liter flasks

• Requires minimal bench space

• Clear lid lets you view samples without disturbing chamber atmosphere

• Achieve temperature ranges from 20°C to 30°C when connected to a

circulating chiller

Models available with cooling coil providing refrigerated atmosphere for
plasmid purification and protein expression in bacteria

Applications

9