IKA Vacuum - VC 10 Vacuum Controller

The IKA Vacuum VC 10 Vacuum Controller offers two-point calibration of multiple vacuum sources. The instrument comes equipped with a chemo resistant ceramic pressure sensor as standard; and a high-resolution TFT display designed for easy, intuitive navigation and operation. The unit’s ventilation valve continues to operate even during a power shortage, ensuring that the vacuum chamber remains aerated.

Up to 10 programs can be saved alongside up to 10 pressure/time sequences, even allowing users to save the last experiment run. As well as these stored patterns, the IKA Vacuum VC 10 also offers a comprehensive manual mode. Experiments can be managed using the labworldsoft^® software (connected via a PC and RS 232 interface), and the unit allows the connection of an external PT 1000 temperature sensor to measure application temperature.

A control knob is able to stop the controller in an emergency, as well as aerating the vacuum chamber. An inbuilt cleaning function helps ensure the longevity of valves, and this can be adjusted for each individual application. The IKA Vacuum VC 10 can be controlled in a variety of languages, selectable via a menu. Furthermore, the device’s firmware can be updated via USB with the freely included Firmware Update Tool.

Technical Data

Depth: 110 mm

Power input: 24W

Input pressure max.: 1050 mbar

Power input standby: 2 W

Temperature measuring range max.: 200 °C

Temperature measurement resolution : 1 K

Height: 150 mm

Time setting min.: 1 s

Temperature measuring range min.: -10 °C

DC Voltage: 24 V=

Weight: 1.5 kg

Width: 95 mm

Time setting max.: 6000 min

Current consumption: 1000 mA

Accuracy of temperature measurement: ±1 K

Input pressure min.: 1mbar

Measurement uncertainty: 1 mbar

Resolution pressure: 1 mbar

Medium temperature (gas) min.: 5 °C

Medium temperature (gas) max.: 40 °C

Fastening diameter: 16 mm

Connection diameter venting side: 8 mm

Control range max.: 1100 mbar

Control range min.: 1mbar

Connection diameter pressure side: 8 mm

Connection diameter suction side: 8 mm

Pressure max. for pressure sensor: 1.6 bar

Measurement range (absolute) min.: 1 mbar

Measurement range (absolute) max.: 1100 mbar

Frequency: 50/60 Hz

Voltage: 100 – 240 V

Condensate trap: no

Temperature unit: °C / °F

Emission condenser: no

Material in contact with medium: Al2O3, PTFE, FPM, PPS

Vacuum sensor type: ceramic Al₂O₃

Two-point control: yes

explosion proofed: no

clean room qualified: no

Protection class according to DIN EN 60529: IP 20

Timer: yes

RS 232 interface: yes

Vacuum sensor: yes

Connection for ext. temperature sensor: PT1000

USB interface: yes

Boiling point detection: yes

Solvent library: yes

Vacuum speed control interface: MVP 10 digital

Two dot vacuum control interface: VC2.4

Fastening: stand / clamp

Permissible ambient temperature min.: 5 °C

Permissible relative humidity: 80%

Permissible ambient temperature max.: 40 °C

Pressure unit / scale: mbar, hPa, mmHg, Torr

Analog speed vacuum control: yes

Venting valve: yes

Gas ballast valve: no

housing material: PBT

Display: TFT

Vacuum valve: yes

Analog output: no