IKA Temperature Control - RC 5 Control

IKA’s RC 5 Control is a powerful recirculating chiller, designed to provide efficient cooling of external applications up to -30 °C.

The chiller is not only energy-efficient, but it is operated with an eco-friendly refrigerant and is able to reach a high power density. This efficiency results in a comparatively small working space, ideal for labs where bench space is at a premium.

Indirect, continuous adjustment of the maximum pressure and flow rate is possible due to the speed-controlled PEEK pump. The PT 100 temperature sensor (part of the delivery) offers outstanding temperature stability of around ± 0,1 K meaning that the RC 5 can perform with even the most sophisticated applications.

The RC 5 can be operated safely and conveniently from anywhere in the lab with the Wireless Controller (WiCo). Processes can be simplified and automated using a series of 10 freely programmable temperature ramps, each one able to accommodate 10 steps.

The unit’s isolated 7 liter bath has an integrated hopper and drain valve to ensure clean and safe handling of the thermofluid. It is possible to attach a hose to the bath, allowing this to be safely emptied without direct contact with the thermofluid itself.

The cooling unit’s air filter can be accessed for cleaning via an easy-to-open front flap.

Key Features

Speed-controlled refrigeration system with 1,400 W cooling capacity (at 20 °C)

Uses natural thermofluid R290

Designed for cooling applications up to -30 °C - RT

Offers an extended operating temperature range up to 80 °C

Digital level indicator

Excellent temperature stability of about ± 0,1 K (at -10 °C)

Speed-controlled pump made of PEEK: (0,6 bar; 31 liters per minute)

Additional Benefits

Operating mode D (confirmation mode)

Signal alert if a set point is reached

Easy to use timer/counter

Integrated degassing function

Interfaces

Available connection socket for an external PT 100 temperature sensor such as the PT 100.30 Lemo connector

Connection of magnetic valves is possible (Multi IO)

Alarm contact (Multi IO)

Connector for standby contact input (Multi IO)

RS 232 and USB connectivity

Technical Data

Operating temperature max. (with external heating): 80 °C

Working temperature max.: Room temp.°C

Temperature stability DIN 12876: 0.1± K

Working temperature min.: -30 °C

Operating temperature min.: -30 °C

Pressure pump (suction side) (0 liter flow): 0.45bar

Flow rate max. (0 bar back pressure): 31l/min

Permissible ambient temperature max.: 32 °C

Power input: 1100 W

Display resolution: 0.01K

Pump pressure max. (0 liters discharge flow): 0.61 bar

Voltage: 230/100 – 115 V

Filling volume max.: 7.0l

Cooling capacity (@10 °C): 950 W

Cooling capacity (@20 °C): 1200 W

Cooling capacity (@0 °C): 650 W

Cooling capacity (@-10 °C): 450 W

Cooling capacity (@-20 °C): 200 W

Weight: 37.8 kg

Height: 546 mm

Filling volume min.: 5.0l

Cooling agent: R290

Cooling agent quantity: 90 g

Cooling agent pressure max.: 21 bar

Width: 310 mm

Depth: 490 mm

Warning function insufficient temperature: no

Warning function excess temperature: yes

Pump type: pressure pump

Technical data complies with the standard: DIN 12876

Temperature control: PT 100

Warning function optical: yes

Display for operation with ext. sensor: yes

Protection class according to DIN EN 60529: IP 21

USB interface: yes

Temperature display: yes

Connection for ext. temperature sensor: PT 100

Working temperature sensor: PT 100

Working temperature display: TFT

Permissible ambient temperature min.: 5 °C

Permissible relative humidity: 80%

Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Permissible ON time: 100%

Appliance type: Recirculating Chiller

Pump connection: M16x1

Warning function acoustic: yes

Sub-level protection: yes

Pump capacity adjustable: yes

Calibration option: yes

RS 232 interface: yes