RGC Series specifications

Compatible cryostats

Compatible with Lake Shore ST and STVP cryostats and can be used with LHe cryostats from other vendors as well.

Sample temperatures1

 ST-100 and ST-300ST-400ST-500STVPProbe station
RGC4-10<4.3 K<4.0 K (120 mW at 5 K)<4.2 K (100 mW at 5 K)<10 KConsult Lake Shore
RGC4-12<3.9 K<3.6 K (180 mW at 5 K)<4.0 K (150 mW at 5 K)<9 K
RGC4-15<3.5 K<2.9 K (220 mW at 5 K)<3.8 K (210 mW at 5 K)<8 K
RGC4-20<3.3 K<2.6 K (280 mW at 5 K)<3.5 K (250 mW at 5 K)<7 K

1 Temperatures listed are for models when used with standard pumps; for larger-capacity pump temperatures, contact Lake Shore.

Size

Gas handling system dimensions533 mm × 838 mm × ≈711 mm
(21 in × 33 in × ≈28 in)
RGC cryocooler dimensions457 mm (18 in) base diameter × 787 mm (31 in) tall
Gas handling system weight (approximate)56.7 kg (125 lb)
RGC cryocooler weight (approximate) 36.3 kg (80 lb)
Shipping dimensions for three RGC system crates (approximate)Crate 1: 109 cm × 84 cm × 147 cm (43 in × 33 in × 58 in);
Crate 2: 81 cm × 81 cm × 91 cm (32 in × 32 in × 36 in);
Crate 3: 102 cm × 102 cm × 163 cm (40 in × 40 in × 64 in)
Shipping weights for three RGC system crates (approximate)Crate 1: 211 kg (464 lb);
Crate 2: 123 kg (271 lb);
Crate 3: 113 kg (250 lb)