Rocket Synergy and Rocket 4D Synergy Evaporators

Rocket technologyUsing a single, common vacuum pump, the Rocket creates twovacuum environments:

a low vacuum causes the solvents in the sample to boil at alow temperature, often below 0°C;

a second vacuum environment boils deionised water to make lowtemperature, low pressure steam.The temperature of the steamheating the vessel or flasks in theRocket is controlled in this way,while the temperature of thealuminium outer chamber is alsocarefully controlled at the user’sset temperature.

Solvents boiling in the flasks or vessel will cause cooling, thereforethe steam created by the Rocketwill condense on the cold outersurface of the flask or vessel.

Condensation of steam releases energy into the samples to speedevaporation, without heating thesamples themselves. Condensedsteam is thrown off due to therotational force and re-boiled tomake more steam.

Features of the Rocket 4D Synergy only:

Autofeed coupling enables large volumesof solvent to be fed into the evaporationvessel under control of the evaporator, toensure safe, rapid evaporation orconcentration.

Autofeed option with sample feed viacentre of inner lid.

Features common to both theRocket and Rocket 4D Synergy:

Removable 316 stainless steelvessel – holds up to 5 litres ofsample (batch mode; Rocketand Rocket 4D Synergy), orcan be used to evaporatelarger samples with autofeed(Rocket 4D Synergy).

Removeable flask rotor willaccommodate the full range ofsample handling solutionsincluding tubes, flasks andSampleGenie.

Auto-draining frost-free solventcondenser, collects all solvents asliquids. Plastic coated glass forsafety and visibility.

Easy to use controls. Select themethod for the solvents to beevaporated, set the maximum safetemperature and start.

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Revolutionary Rocket SynergyRocket Evaporators use patented vacuum technology to evaporate solutions to dryness, or a concentrate, rapidly and safely. The latest Synergy series offers integrated, flexiblesolutions for processing a wide range of sample volumes. Interchangeable rotors willaccommodate tubes, flasks and batch volumes of up to 100L.

Two models are offered: Rocket Synergy, will evaporate samples in flasks, tubes, or a variety of innovativeGenevac sample holders such as the SampleGenie. The removable rotor may bereplaced with a 316 stainless steel vessel for batch processing of up to 5L.

Rocket 4D Synergy is designed primarily to evaporate large sample volumes, with autofeed for volumes >5L. The Rocket 4D Synergy can also be fitted with a removableflask rotor to accommodate the full range of Rocket Sample handling solutions such asflasks, tubes and SampleGenie.

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USB upload of new methods andsoftware and download of recordeddata.

Waste solvent drains.

High power heaters with temperaturecontrol for outer chamber.

Strobe viewing window and strobecontrols enable monitoring of the

progress of evaporation,without stopping to open the

lid. Each flask may beviewed separately, in realtime.

Glass evaporation/ SampleGenie flasks.

Deionised water insump – used tomake lowtemperature, lowpressure steam forefficient high speed

evaporation.

Direct drive motor for high rotationalspeeds of 500 x gravity or more, tocontrol boiling and help eliminatebumping and foaming.

Inner chamber lid separates the outer steam environment from the samples.

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The secret of perfect resultsRocket software monitors the temperature of coolant entering the condenser and compares it with the temperature of that leaving the condenser. The difference (Delta T) equates to the heat energy

transferred from the evaporated solvent to the condenser and isproportional to the flow rate of solvent vapour entering the condenser.As samples approach concentration or dryness, the change in isused to determine the auto stop point.

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The RocketSynergy high speedevaporator is designed to dry orconcentrate up to six flasks, each containing a maximum of 450ml of solvent, or 18 ASE® vials, with no user intervention or attention. The removable flask rotor may also be replaced with a 5 litre stainless steel

vessel for batch processing (see Rocket 4DSynergy section for more details).It is five times faster than other‘intelligent’ evaporators and is capable ofreplacing several rotary evaporators,saving valuable bench space.

Rocket controls are very easy to use. Loadyour samples, select the correct method,press start and walk away. The evaporatoris equipped with high performancefeatures that prevent foaming, bumpingand cross contamination. A built-in coldtrap provides very high levels of solventrecovery, even with volatile organicsolvents. Auto-draining, under the controlof the Rocket, ensures optimal solventrecovery is maintained under allconditions.

Make time for science with the Rocket Synergy

● No waiting – five times faster than other ‘intelligent’ evaporators

● Perfect results – no monitoring or intervention required for excellent sample recovery

● Error free – eliminates foaming, bumping and cross-contamination

● Easy to use – simple controls and intelligent software

● Space saving – one Rocket replaces several rotary evaporators

● Sample volumes from 60ml up to 5 litres

● Environmentally friendly cold traps and advanced methodology provide very high solvent recovery

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Using SampleGenie™ or Flip-Flop™ sample handling systemsfurther extends the scope of theRocket Synergy. These enable up to400ml to be concentrated or drieddirectly into a smaller vial,increasing sample recovery andinter-sample reproducibility, whileeliminating the drudgery associatedwith manual transfers. Methods onevery Rocket Synergy can easily beoptimised, and new methodsuploaded via USB key. Data isdownloaded in the same way.

The Rocket has an on-board strobethat allows each of the six flaskpositions to be viewed separately inreal time.

Further information on how toconcentrate with the Rocket can befound at:www.Genevac.com/CFA See the Rocket demonstration at:www.Genevac.com/movie/Rocket

Innovative Rocket sample handling choices – what else?

PuckEnables up to 18 ASE®

vials to be dried in oneoperation, in place offlasks.

Flip-Flop™is for users ofASE® vials whowish toconcentrate theirsamples and alsohave thempresented in aGC autosamplervial. It consists ofa special double-ended tube withSampleGenie™adaptor and 2mlGC vial.

400ml SampleGenie™for concentrating the sample directly into 2mlGC autosampler vials. The vial is protectedfrom the steam, so that only the solvent in theflask evaporates.

250ml SampleGenie™For drying the sample directly into a range ofvials from 12mm to 28mm diameter and up to70mm tall. SampleGenie™ eliminates the needfor manual transfers, saving time andpreventing sample handling errors.

● 250ml volume plus vial

● Direct drying of sample into vial

● Eliminates manual transfers

● Insulated vial

● Sample in the flask evaporates – not in the vial

● Eliminates manual transfers, graduated washing steps and errors

● Works in combination with the Puck to enable direct concentration into a 2ml GC vial

Evaporation FlasksFor drying or concentrating up to 450mlsolvent.

● 450ml volume

● Dried sample is re-dissolved and removed using a pipette

Rocket 4DSynergy is a fully automated systemfor drying or concentrating verylarge volumes with no userintervention and in completeconfidence – no bumping, foamingor sample loss. Simply load yoursample, select the correct method,press start, and walk away – thesystem will do the rest.

The Rocket 4D Synergy can also befitted with a removable flask rotor toaccommodate the full range ofRocket Sample handling solutionssuch as flasks, tubes andSampleGenie (see Rocket Synergysection for more details).

Fitted with the 5 litre stainless steelbowl rotor, Rocket 4D Synergy canprocess any volume from just a fewlitres to as many as 100. It usesRocket technology to heat a singleproduct vessel accurately with lowtemperature, low pressure steam.

● Press and go – fully automated from start to finish

● Big capacity - can process up to 100 litres in one operation

● Interchangeable rotors for batch or flask/tube formats

● Error free – eliminates bumping and foaming

● Light work – effortless emptying of vessel using pouring stand

● Powerful cold trap provides improved solvent recovery and drying of samples

● Quick clean – so easy compared with large glass evaporator flasks

Rocket 4D Synergy – space and time for science

Solvents in the vessel are boiledunder a separate vacuum and so willbe at much lower temperature thanthe steam surrounding the vessel.By spinning the product vessel athigh speed, the g-forces generatedcontrol the pattern of boiling so thatbumping and foaming areeliminated.

Above: The 5 litre 316 stainless steelvessel can be used for batchprocessing, or in conjunction with theautofeed option.

Right: The vessel is easily removedand replaced with a flask rotor.

Rocket 4D Synergy’s 5 litre 316 stainlessbowl rotor has detachable handles and iseasily lifted into and out of theevaporator. Access to the dried orconcentrated product in the vesselis very easy. Dried products canbe scooped out, or re-dissolvedwhile the vessel is still in thesystem. Liquid products can beeasily drained via a drain portin the side of the rotor, using adedicated pouring stand.

Users wishing to dryvolumes larger thanfive litres shouldchoose the ‘Autofeed’option, which enables theRocket 4D Synergy to draw inproduct from the user’s ownexternal supply. The Rocket4D Synergy controls productfeed, drying and thedischarge of condensed wastesolvent without any externalintervention.

The autofeed system has anintegrated rinse circuit, whichwashes the system throughwith compatible cleansolvent and then air, toprevent drying ofproduct in theautofeedmechanism. Driedproducts may beautomatically re-dissolved in a small volume ofsolvent at the end of the process, usingsolvent from the rinse system.Alternatively, the same circuit can beused under manual control for solventexchange by substituting a differentsolvent for re-dissolve.

Cleaning the Rocket 4D Synergybetween cycles is very straightforward.The PTFE feed tubing is easily detachedfor cleaning or replacement and thevessel can be readily cleaned, wiped,inspected and even put in adishwasher. It’s all so easy comparedwith handling large glass evaporatorflasks!

A typical Rocket 4D Synergy autofeed system, with recirculating chiller option.

Easily controlled emptying

Perfect drying of volumes up to 100 litres

Mechanical dataBlue = Rocket Synergy. Red = Rocket 4D Synergy. Black = both.

Maximum rotor speed 1760rpmMaximum G-force 700gDrive system Direct driveMaximum sample load 6 x 450ml / 5 litres

Vacuum systemPressure display 0-1200mbarPressure control Automatic / 3mbar /

0.5mbar to atmosphereSystem ultimate vacuum 3mbar / < 1mbarBumping / foaming protection Dri-Pure®

Temperature and controlControl range Ambient +7°C to 60°CControl accuracy ±1°CTemperature sensing Via thermistorDisplay range 0°C to 60°CEnd of method Time or automaticProcess visualisation Strobe & Delta T

Solvent compatibilityBoiling point range 40°C to 160°C at ambientIncludes Alcohols, DCM/methylene chloride,

DMF, ethyl acetate, water HCl Not compatibleDiethyl ether Requires Inert Gas Purge option

(compatible with flask rotor only) / N/A

DimensionsWidth x Depth x Height 780 x 640 x 530mmHeight with lid open 782mmWeight 75kg / 65kg

ServicesRocket Synergy requires one mains power outlet,Rocket 4D Synergy requires two separate mains power outlets(excluding chiller)UK & Europe 230V (±10%), 50Hz, 13AUSA 120V (±10%), 60Hz, 15AJapan 100V (±10%), 50Hz or 60Hz, 15AUSB A For data upload and download

For chamber water approx. 50ml per day

Rocket 4D Synergy feed configurationFeed 6mm OD PTFE hard wall tubeDrain 8mm OD PTFE hard wall tubeRinse solvent for feed system 1 litre of compatible solvent for every

20 litres fed productLiquid sample recovery Via port or 3/8” or ½” hose barb

Cold trap cooling requirementTemp range –15°C to +10°C dependent upon

applicationHeat removal 700 Watts at +10°C

1500 Watts at +10°CFlow rate 1.5 to 2.5 l/minPressure 1 (min) to 2 bar (max) staticConnections (to chiller): 8mm nylon hardwall tube for Genevac

supplied chillerQuick connect coupling to chiller or female M16 fine thread to other sources ¼ inch (6.5mm) hose barb for cold water connection (standard).

Recirculating chillerPowerful recirculating chillers are available for the Rocket Synergy and

Rocket 4D Synergy evaporation systems. The systems can control the

chillers via RS232 links, thereby providing improved solvent recovery

and better drying of samples compared with using a static cooled

supply. Connection kits with insulated pipe work are available to

accompany the chillers.

MaintenanceAll seals are durable consumables and user replaceable. Easy access is provided to the pump, which can be maintained by trained users.

SafetyComplies with BS EN 61010-1:2010 and is CE marked.

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