Optima TC120 Heated Circulating Bath

The Grant TC120 series of digital heating circulating baths for general applications requiring precision temperature control in the range of -15°C to 120°C.
Applications
  • Clinical, Microbiology and Pathology labs – media tempering, thawing and incubating samples
  • University research – temperature control of spectrophotometers and refractometers and jacketed vessells
  • Industrial labs – temperature probe calibration, water analysis, QC testing product, petrochemical testing, material testing, milk sample testing

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About

The TC120 heating circulator can be used in combination with any Grant stainless steel or with a T-Clamp for independent use of virtually any vertical sided tank.

  • Cooling/heating range -15°C to 120°C
  • Cooling achievable with optional immersion cooler (see accessory options)
  • Stability ±0.05ºC / Uniformity  ±0.1ºC
  • Tank options 5L to 38L
  • Simple, intuitive user interface: dial and two function buttons
  • 3 programmable temperature presets
  • Clear, bright 4 digit LED display
  • Low level protection and adjustable over temperature cut out
  • Countdown timer with audible alarm

Products in the range

  • TC120-ST5 - 5L
  • TC120-ST12 - 12L
  • TC120-ST18 - 18L
  • TC120-ST26 - 26L
  • TC120-ST38 - 38L

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Specifications

Dimensions (h x d x w) 333 x 172 x 141mm
Stability (DIN 12876) @70ºC 0.05±ºC
Uniformity (DIN 12876) @70ºC 0.1±ºC
Setting resolution 0.1ºC
Display 4 digit LED
Timer function 1 minutes to 99 hours 59 minutes
No. of temperature presets 3
Re-calibration points 2
Socket for external probe (TXPEP, TXSEP)
Programmable
Relays
Safety – over temperature Adjustable cut-out
Fluid level – float
Language options
Alarms (can be configured to switch a relay) High (no relay)
Heater power – 230V 1290W
Heater power – 120V1440W 1440W
Electrical power – 230V 1400 (50-60Hz)
Electrical power – 120V 1500 (50-60Hz)
Height above tank rim 20mm
Depth below tank rim 135mm
Maximum pressure (water) 210mbar
Maximum flow (water) 16L/min
Pump connector 6mm bore Fits 9mm inner diameter tubing
Pump connector 11mm bore Fits 15mm inner diameter tubing
Weight 2.3kg
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Accessories

C1GR

Optional accessory cooling system: 0ºC to40ºC**

C2GR

Optional accessory cooling system: -15ºCto 40ºC***

* The cooling coil can be continuously immersed in liquids up to 100ºC with the cooler switched off and may be used to cool liquid down from 100ºC but it is not designed for continuous operation above 40ºC

** Minimum operating temperature without accessory cooling is ambient +5ºC (amb.+ 15ºC for ST5tanks)

T-BTS

Bridge plate replacement fits T Optima heating circulator models to ST5 tank

T-BTL

Bridge plate replacement fits T Optima heating circulator models to ST12, 18, 26 & 38 tanks

T-CLAMP

Allows heating circulator to be attached to virtually any vertical sided vessel with a maximum wall thickness of 35mm for rectangular tanks, 30mm for circular tanks (300mm diameter), and capacity up to50L

STL5

Flat stainless steel lid for 5Lbath

STL12

Gabled, hinged (removable)stainless steel lid for 12L bath

STL26

Gabled, hinged (removable)stainless steel lid for 18L and 26L bath

STL38

Gabled, hinged (removable) stainless steel lid for 38L bath

LST12

Lid pitched lift-off s/s forST12 baths, recommended when bath is used constantly with water above 90°C

LST26

Lid pitched lift-off s/s forST18/26 baths, recommended when bath is used constantly with water above 90°C

LST38

Lid pitched lift-off s/s forST38 baths, recommended when bath is used constantly with water above 90°C

Accessory Notes

Between operating temperatures60ºC and 100ºCand below room temperature a lid or layer of polypropylene spheres should be used.

VR-13 bath rack

65xØ10-13 mm tubes

VR-19 bath rack

36xØ16-19 mm tubes

VR-24 bath rack

23xØ24 mm tubes

VR-30 bath rack

14xØ30 mm tubes

VR-SE bath rack

102x0.5 ml tubes

VR-LE bath rack

75x1.5ml tubes

QR-13 bath rack

30xØ10-13 mm tubes

QR-19 bath rack

16xØ16-19 mm tubes

QR-24 bath rack

10xØ24 mm tubes

QR-30 bath rack

5xØ30 mm tubes

QR-SE bath rack

44x0.5 ml tubes

QR-LE bath rack

35x1.5 ml tubes

Number of racks accommodated in stainless steel baths:

5 litres: 1 x QR;12litres: 2 x VR; 18 litres: 4 x VR; 26 litres: 4 x VR; 38litres: 6 x VR

PS-20

Pack of 300 polypropylene spheres. Packs per bath: 1 x 5/12L, 2 x 18/26L, 3 x 38L

P-M6

Replacement plastic pump inlet/outlet connector. Fits tubing 9mm inner dia. Temperature range -50 to200ºC

P-M11

Replacement plastic pump inlet/outlet connector. Fits tubing 15mm inner dia. Temperature range -50 to200ºC

RS14

Raised shelve for 12L bath

RS22

Raised shelve for 18L bath

RS28

Raised shelve for 26L or 38Lbath

RS38

Raised shelve for 38L bath

VTP1-FLST5

Vertical turbine pump fits ST5,1000mbarpressure (120V please enquire)

VTP1-FLST12

Vertical turbine pump fitsST12, 1000mbarpressure (120V please enquire)

Accessory Notes (turbine pumps)

Required only where application demands a higher pressure than that delivered by the internal pump to maintain flow.

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Downloads

Product Manuals

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T100 & TC120 Operating Manual

Technical Datasheets

download
31858v1-Optima-ST5-Technical-Datasheet
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31854v1-Optima-ST38-Technical-Datasheet
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31853v1-Optima-ST26-Technical-Datasheet
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31658v1-Optima-ST18-Technical-Datasheet
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31657v1-Optima-ST12-Technial-Datasheet

Further Information

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Water-Baths-Reliable-Calibration
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30370v1-Optima-Product-Range
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1 - Heated Circulators and Stirrers
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