Optima TX150 Heated Circulating Bath

The TX150 series of advanced digital thermostats offer excellent temperature stability and temperature control for demanding applications in the range of -15°C to 150°C.
Applications
  • University research – temperature control of external equipment such as electrophoresis tanks or jacket vessels
  • Industrial labs – temperature probe calibration

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About

The TX150 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 150°C
  • Cooling achievable with optional immersion cooler (see accessory options)
  • Stability ±0.01ºC / Uniformity  ±0.05ºC
  • Tank options 5L to 38L
  • Powerful integral pump for external fluid circulation
  • Large, bright full colour display with a choice of 5 languages
  • Low-liquid detection (float switch)
  • 5 point user calibration
  • Easy to program via interface or remotely via PC / Laptop with Labwise® software

Relay output to enable control of an external device, typically a Grant refrigerated chiller or an external alarm.

Products in the range

  • TX150-ST5 - 5 L
  • TX150-ST12 - 12 L
  • TX150-ST18 - 18 L
  • TX150-ST26 - 26 L
  • TX150-ST38 - 38 L

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Specifications

Dimensions (h x d x w) 342 x 172 x 141mm
Stability (DIN 12876) @70ºC 0.01±ºC
Uniformity (DIN 12876) @70ºC 0.05±ºC
Setting resolution 0.1ºC
Display Full colour QVGA TFT
Timer function 1 minutes to 99 hours 59 minutes
No. of temperature presets 3
Re-calibration points 5
Socket for external probe (PEP, SEP)
Communications interface USB, RS232
Programmable Remote via PC/laptop 1 program/30
Relays 1
Safety – over temperature Adjustable cut-out
Fluid level – float
Language options EN, FR, DE, IT, ES
Alarms (can be configured to switch a relay) High and low
Heater power – 230V 1840W
Heater power – 120V 1445W
Electrical power – 230V 2000 (50-60Hz)
Electrical power – 120V 1500 (50-60Hz)
Height above tank rim 200mm
Depth below tank rim 145mm
Maximum pressure (water) 310mbar
Maximum flow (water)310mbar 18L/min
Pump connector Fits 9mm inner diameter tubing
Pump connector Fits 15mm inner diameter tubing
Weight 2.6kg
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Accessories

C1GR

Optional accessory cooling system: 0ºCto40ºC**

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 upto50L

PEP

Flexible plastic probe, 3m cable

SEP

Stainless steel probe, 3m cable

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 and100ºCand 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 xQR;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

Labwise

Allows two-way communication for status display, programming and data capture

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Downloads

Product Manuals

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TX150 & TXF200 Operating Manual

Technical Datasheets

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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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