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Temperature Control Systems

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Overview: IKA offers a diverse range of temperature control products designed for precision and efficiency, suitable for applications ranging from -30°C to +250°C. These products cater to both economical and high-end needs, emphasizing sustainability and compatibility with various applications.
Specifications: The products feature a broad temperature range, high pressure and suction power, and a compressor that operates only when necessary. They include a Wireless Controller for remote operation, enhancing safety and convenience.
Product Range: Models such as RC 2, HRC 2, CBC 5, ICC, and HBC series are detailed, each with specific temperature ranges, stability, heating power, and pump capabilities. These models are suitable for both internal and external applications, including material testing and tempering analytical devices.
Safety Features: IKA products meet high safety standards, including adjustable safety temperatures, thermofluid temperature thresholds, and speed restrictions. They also feature ergonomic designs for safe handling and transport, along with visual and audible alarms for critical conditions.
Power and Efficiency: The products boast superior power with adjustable pressure/suction pumps and energy-efficient designs, using up to 60% less energy than competitors. They are made from durable materials like stainless steel and PEEK, ensuring longevity.
Intelligence and Operation: IKA devices offer intuitive operation with user-friendly interfaces, connectivity options like USB and RS 232, and software for data management. They support automatic tempering and precise control of heating rates.
Control Models: Control models provide added value with features like wireless control, increased precision, and options for controlling solenoid valves and cooling coils. They offer enhanced safety and power management capabilities.
Key Features:
  • Display and Control: Devices feature a clear and user-friendly display showing important process parameters such as actual and set temperatures, fill levels, and safety temperature readouts. They offer quick access to control parameters and a programming function for up to 10 individual programs.
  • Temperature Control: Products allow switching between internal and external temperature control at the press of a button, utilizing a PT 100 interface for external sensors.
  • Degassing Function: Available for reducing air pockets in oils.
  • Heating and Cooling Range: Devices operate within a temperature range from RT + 10 °C to + 250 °C, with some models offering cooling capabilities down to -30 °C.
Product Specifications:
  • ICC Basic and Control: Compact immersion circulators designed for tempering fluids up to +150 °C. They feature ergonomic handles, integrated bases for protection, and compatibility with external tempering and cooling coils.
  • IC and HBC Circulators: Powerful heating circulators are modular, with the IC head as the core component. They offer tempering up to +250 °C and feature excellent insulation for short heat-up times.
  • CBC and HRC Circulators: Combined refrigerated and heating circulators with a temperature range from -30 °C to +200 °C. They are suitable for external applications and feature advanced control options, including detachable wireless controllers.
Technical Data:
  • ICC Basic and Control: Heat output of 2,000 W, working temperature range of RT + 10 °C to + 150 °C, and a maximum flow rate of 18 l/m.
  • IC Basic and Control: Heat output of 2,500 W, working temperature range of RT + 10 °C to + 250 °C, and a maximum flow rate of 31 l/m.
  • CBC 5 Basic and Control: Heat output of 2,500 W, cooling power of 350 W, and a working temperature range of -25 °C to +200 °C.
Applications: Examples include tempering process systems, heating double-walled reactors, and maintaining precise temperature control in demanding applications.
Safety and Convenience Features: Products include adjustable safety circuits, fluid level detection, visual and audible alarms, and ergonomic designs for ease of use and transport.
Technical Specifications Overview:

Temperature Control Instruments:
1. Heated Bath Circulators: CBC 5 and HRC 2 models are compared. Key specifications include:
- Safety Class: III (FL)
- Heat Output: CBC 5 offers 2,500 W, HRC 2 offers 1,500 W
- Cooling Capacity: CBC 5 has 350 W, HRC 2 has 400 W
- Working Temperature Range: CBC 5 ranges from -25°C to +200°C, HRC 2 from -20°C to +100°C
- Temperature Display: Both models use LED/TFT displays with resolutions of 0.1°C and 0.01°C
- Bath Capacity: CBC 5 has 5-7 liters, HRC 2 has 1.5-4 liters
- USB/RS 232 Interface: Available in both models

2. Recirculating Chillers: RC 2 and RC 5 models are compared. Key specifications include:
- Cooling Capacity: RC 2 offers 400 W, RC 5 offers 1,400 W
- Coolant: RC 2 uses R134a, RC 5 uses R290
- Working Temperature Range: Both models range from -30°C to room temperature
- Bath Capacity: RC 2 has 1.5-4 liters, RC 5 has 5.2-8 liters
- USB/RS 232 Interface: Available in both models

Scope of Delivery:
Includes various accessories such as pump connection sets, cooling coils, PT 100 interfaces, USB and RS 232 interfaces, and more, depending on the model.

Baths and Covers:
Various bath types are available, including plastic and stainless steel options, with capacities ranging from 8 to 52 liters. Covers and bridges are also available for different bath sizes.

Immersion Racks:
Stainless steel tube racks are available for different bath sizes, with varying tube diameters and capacities.

Temperature Control Fluids:
Silicon-based fluids are available for different temperature ranges and viscosities, suitable for both heating and universal applications.

Temperature Control Hoses:
Hoses made from PVC, Silicon, PUR, and Viton are available, with varying temperature ranges and pressure ratings.

Accessories for Temperature Control Instruments:
Includes solenoid valves, hose barb fittings, adapters, and other components necessary for system integration and operation.

ICC Packages:
Heating bath circulators and combined heating bath circulators are available in various configurations, including basic and control models, with different bath sizes and dimensions.
Overview: The document provides detailed information on IKA's temperature control products, including specifications, pricing, and package options for various ICC and IC models. It also covers software solutions, calibration services, and global support.
Product Specifications: The document lists several models of ICC and IC temperature control products, detailing their dimensions, bath openings, and prices. For example, the ICC basic eco 8 c has dimensions of 320 × 335 × 349 mm and costs €1,598.00, while the ICC control pro 20 c is priced at €2,647.00.
Package Options: Two main ICC packages are described: Package 1 includes the basic/control head, bath bridge, and bath vessel, while Package 2 adds a cover, cooling coil, pump connection set, and PT 100 temperature probe (control version only). Prices start from €1,251.00.
Material and Temperature Limits: ECO baths are made of plastic and can be used up to +100 °C with water, while PRO baths are made of stainless steel and can withstand temperatures up to +200 °C.
Software Solutions: IKA offers labworldsoft® software for lab automation, allowing the networking of up to 64 devices. It supports Windows 7/8.1/10 and requires specific hardware and software configurations.
Calibration and Adjustment: The document outlines calibration options, including two-point or three-point calibration, which can be performed by IKA or certified service providers.
Global Support and Customization: IKA provides a worldwide service network and offers customization options for specific laboratory needs. Customers can contact IKA for technical support or product modifications.
Contact Information: The document lists contact details for IKA offices worldwide, including the USA, Poland, England, China, Malaysia, India, Japan, Brazil, Korea, and Vietnam.
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Catalog excerpts

Temperature Control Systems-1

ACCURATE AND POWERFUL Passionately enabling chemists to create a better world since 1910. From A to Z. TEMPERATURE CONTROL PRODUCTS MADE BY IKA.

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Temperature control products Temperature control products All from one source: With our temperature control products we offer a wide range for all temperature control applications with the highest precision and with full power. We promise that you will not only be impressed by the above-average pressure and suction power of the pump. From - 30 °C to + 250 °C: The temperature range of our temperature control products is meeting all challenges. And also your budgets: We offer affordable entry level devices as well as high-end products for the most demanding requirements. m COMPARISON OF ALL W...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products The right temperature control product for every application III Comparison of all temperature control products ICC basic | control ICC eco Package* basic | control ICC pro Package** basic | control IC pro Package IC basic | control basic | control HBC 5 basic | control HBC 10 basic | control CBC 5 basic | control HRC 2 basic | control RC 2 basic | control Working temperature range RT + 10 °C to + 150 °C RT + 10 °C to + 100 °C RT + 10 °C to + 150 °C Temperature stability ± 0.02 K | ± 0.01 K Cooling power Pump power...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products /// All IKA tempering products meet the highest safety standards /// Superior power /// Intuitive operation and automatic tempering All of the IKA temperature control devices that are equipped with a heating function meet the highest safety classification III (FL) for use with combustible fluids pursuant to DIN 12876. Whether infinitely adjustable pressure/suction pump or premium grade stainless steel: Rely on a strong partner. Smart technology as well as user-friendly menu navigation simplify temperature control for any application. ››...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products IKA control models /// The added value of the control models SAFETY DISCOVER THE BENEFITS OF THE CONTROL MODELS ›› Monitoring the temperature Additionally adjustable range for external temperature. Checking the gap between internal and external temperature (adjustable). ›› Increased precision IKA control devices reach a temperature constancy of up to ± 0.01 K. The powerregulated compressor of the circulating chiller allows for a constant temperature of up to 0.05 K. ›› Monitoring the pump pressure Easy adjustment/selection of max. pressure....

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Temperature control products Temperature control products INTELLIGENCE > Clear and user-friendly display All important process parameters are clearly arranged and easy to read. Actual and set temperature, fill level and safety temperature readout (among other parameters). Quick access to all relevant control parameters. > Programming function 10 individual programs with 10 steps each can be operated via time, set temperature and/or a temperature gradient. Additional features such as integrating solenoid valves are possible. > Measuring graph The main screen can display either the process parameters...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products Heating /// Optimal heat exchange within a temperature range of RT + 10 °C to + 250 °C. Regardless of our circulators ICC and IC or our heating bath circulators HBC 5 & 10 – IKA temperature control products are reliable, safe and work under full pressure of the powerful pressure and suction pump. Large heating surfaces provide for optimal heat exchange of temperatures up to + 250 °C. HBC 5 | 10 basic and control Heating bath circulators The colorful TFT graphic display of the HBC 10 control displays all relevant process data. IC basic...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products ICC basic and control /// Compact immersion circulators The compact immersion circulator ICC basic and the ICC control are designed for tempering fluids up to + 150 °C and thus provide an economic and attractive solution for standard applications, such as the tempering of samples. The ergonomic handle and the compact design allow for safe transport as well as convenient use. The integrated base provides a secure stand while protecting floaters and tubular heating elements. A bracket for mounting the bath vessel is included in the scope...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products APPLICATION EXAMPLE As shown in the application, the ICC circulators from IKA can be mounted with a bath bridge or connected to various sized baths using the mounting bracket included in the scope of delivery. An additional open bath can be tempered by connecting the pump connection set. The ICC is connected to the external plastic bath via a level controller. These features show that, the ICC circulators are very flexible and space-saving. One example is to use the test tube inserts, making the ICCs suitable for tempering large number...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products IC and HBC /// Powerful heating circulators The IKA IC and HBC circulators are following a modular design principle. The IC head is its core. When combined with a high-quality insulated bath, the IC turns into an HBC heating bath circulator. The high performance pump reaches a high flow rate and, together with the large heating body surface, provides for optimal heat exchange between the application and circulator. NEW: BASIC DEVICES WITH ADDED POWER. The IC and HBC basic circulators were optimized and come with improved performance data:...

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Temperature control products Temperature control products BASIC AND CONTROL INTERFACES Heating curves: IC basic & control The heating curves of the IC basic/control show the heating time dependent on different bath sizes. The information is based on water volume in an open bath at room temperature. Heating curves: HBC 5 | 10 basic & control The heating curves show the heating times of the HBC 5 with 5.5 l water volume and the HBC 10 with 10 l water volume. PT 100 external temperature probe 0.7 Multi-IO port for external solenoid valves (control only) Pump input/output Cooling coil Pump curves:...

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*Prices are pre-tax. They exclude delivery charges and customs duties and do not include additional charges for installation or activation options. Prices are indicative only and may vary by country, with changes to the cost of raw materials and exchange rates.