Heraeus B 15 Compact Incubator Operating Instructions
The Heraeus B 15 Compact Incubator is a small, capacious, and high-performance incubator designed for a wide range of applications in laboratories. It operates at temperatures from 5°C above ambient to 50°C and features a sophisticated air circulation system to ensure optimal heat distribution and minimize sample drying.
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Small, capacious and high-performance
Due to its minimum space requirements and revolutionary ergonomic design, the general purpose Heraeus ® B 15 Compact Incubator from Kendro is an absolute must for all laboratories.
Advantages:
● Extremely low space requirements
● Ideal for a variety of applications
● Very reasonably priced
● Sophisticated design for
high safety
The high-performance B 15
Compact Incubator takes up very little space.
Wide range of applications
The Heraeus ® B 15 Compact Incubator is ideal for a wide range of incubating, tempering, thermal storage and drying applications:
● in medical diagnostics for identifying bacteria, e.g. biochemical differentiation
● for testing the sensitivity of microorganisms to antibiotics/chemotherapeutic substances, e.g. MIC test
● in genetics for mutagenicity tests, e.g.
Ames test
● for bacteriological and serological tests
● for enzymatic tests, e.g. restriction analysis
● in the hygiene industry, e.g. food and environmental hygiene
● for quality control of raw materials and finished products in the food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industries
● for tempering infusion- and rinsingliquids, contrast media and cell cultivation media
● for thermal storage of culture dishes and media
● for drying, e.g. dental instruments
High volume and high performance
The B 15 Compact Incubator offers a total volume of 15 litres for a wide variety of samples. It operates at temperatures from 5 °C above ambient to 50 °C and is freely adjustable. The temperature is displayed in increments of 0.2 °C.
A sophisticated air circulation system ensures outstanding heat distribution and minimizes the drying out of samples.
Easy to operate
With its very small footprint (340 x 431 mm;
13.4 x 17.0 inches) the B 15 can be set up directly on any counter top or work bench. It is very narrow in design, and the cover is opened vertically. A removable insertion plate with a grip recess, designed to handle loads of up to 5 kg, ensures easy loading and unloading of the unit.
B 15 comes standard with either a toned cover for observation of the samples or with painted cover to avoid incidence of light to the sample.
Designed with safety in mind
The B 15 Compact Incubator is made of plastic that can be sterilised with standard disinfectants. A small opening on the housing can be used to accommodate cables for electrical devices placed inside the incubator.
A reservoir for collecting spilled liquids is provided for additional safety.
The B 15 is equipped with a resettable over temperature protection system in compliance with IEC 1010, Class 1.
B 15 Compact Incubator: the ideal solution for a wide range of applications, such as microbiological testing, …
… and tempering media.
Convenient stacking components
Kendro offers new stacking components for microbiological tests using very little space. They are useful for space-saving incubating of immersion testers.
Multiple stackable every single component accepts 6 immersion testers.
Just give us a call.
We will be glad to give you more information.
Exterior dimensions
Interior dimensions
(W/H/D)
(W/H/D)
Total volume
Insertion plate
Temperature range
Temperature deviation over time
2)
Spatial temperature deviation
2) 3)
Net weight
Rated voltage/rated frequency
Rated power
°C
K
K kg mm inch l mm inch
V~, Hz kW
1) T
A
= Ambient temperature
2) At a room temperature of 20 °C and work chamber temperature of 37 °C
3) Measured in filled petri dishes, 6 stacks of 6 dishes each; top and bottom dish measured
340/270/431
13.4/10.6/17.0
270/205/288
10.6/8.1/11.3
15
1
T
A
+5
1)
… 50
< ± 0.2
< ± 0.8
5.5
230, 50/60
0.2
Type
B 15 Compact Incubator with tinted, transparent cover
Option
B 15 Compact Incubator with painted, opaque cover
Order no.
50043619
Order no.
50044698
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Printed in Germany 2,5C 03/03 4t Frotscher – 205320-1
Compact Incubator Typ B 15
GB
Operating Instructions
Valid: 09.2005 / 50043900 B
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Postal adress Germany
Thermo Electron Corporation
D – 63505 Langenselbold
Robert-Bosch-Straße 1
Enquiries from Germany
Telefon
Vertrieb
Service
Fax
0800 1 536376
0800 1 112110
Vertrieb/Service 0800 1 112114
Postal address USA
Thermo Electron Corporation.
275 Aiken Road
Asheville, NC 28804
USA
Enquiries from North America
Phone + 1 800-879 7767
Enquiries from Europe, Middle East
and Africa
Enquiries from Latin America
Phone + 1 828-658 2711
Fax + 49(0) 6184 / 90-7474
Enquiries from Asia Pacific
Phone + 1 852-2711 3910
Internet: www.thermo.com
Thermo Electron Corporation, 63505 Langenselbold, Germany
If translated versions of this manual are used, the German version is the authoritative basis.
Subject to technical modifications.
The safety concerning the protection of persons, environment and material to be treated mainly depends on the behaviour of the operating personnel of these units.
Please read and observe the following instructions carefully before starting the unit in
order to avoid faults and resulting damage, especially adverse health effects.
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WEEE Compliance:
This product is required to comply with the European Union`s Waste Electrical &
Electronic Equipment (WEEE) Directive 2002/96/EC. It is marked with the following symbol:
Thermo Electron has contracted with one or more recycling/disposal companies in each EU Member
State, and this product should be disposed of or recycled through them. Further information on
Thermo Electron`s compliance with these Directives, the recyclers in your country, and information on
Thermo Electron products wich may assist the detection of substances subject to the RoHS Directive are available at www.thermo.com/WEEERoHS.
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CONTENTS
1.
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 - 4
Explanation of icons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
General information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Log book . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Field of application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 -4
2.
SETUP AND INSTALLATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 - 5
Transport
Unpacking
Installation
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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
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Mains connection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Noise insulation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
3.
UNIT SPECIFICATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Overview of control and display elements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Item A Power switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Item B
Item C
Temperature conroller . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
"Fault" pilot lamp . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Item D
Item E
Temperature indicator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Bushing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
4.
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Operating guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Loading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Controller
Cover
Shutdown
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5.
MAINTENANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 - 7
Decontamination / disinfection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Testing
Repairs
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Approved spare parts / accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
6.
TECHNICAL DATA . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Incubator . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 - 8
Materials used . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
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1 GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
EXPLANATION OF ICONS
This symbol marks chapters and sections of this instruction manual which are particularly relevant to safety
When attached to the unit, this symbol draws attention to the relevant section of the instruction manual
Marks information about optimum utilization of the unit in the instruction manual
Information about proper disposal / recycling
Overtemperature protection device
Temperature control function, select temperature
General information
The unit fulfils the following safety standards:
DIN EN 61 010 - 1 / 03.´94, VDE 0411 Part 1 / 03.´94, E DIN VDE 0411 Part 111, DIN 12 880 Part 1 / 11.´78 and
DIN EN 60 335 - 1, VDE 0700 Part 1 DIN EN 55 011 Part 3, DIN VDE 0875 Part 11 / 07.´92
Always quote the data on the rating plate when requesting information or ordering spare parts
Operating instructions
The operator must provide anybody working on or with this equipment with written instructions for any operations to be performed. Such instructions must be easy to understand and must be available in the language of the respective personnel
(FRG: UVV VBG 1 § 7 (2)).
Log book
We recommend that a log book is kept, which records any tests and calibration operations performed on the unit and any other work (repairs, modifications, etc.).
Field of application
The laboratory heating cabinet has been designed as an item of laboratory equipment for technical applications.
Heat treatment of samples of materials with operating temperatures of between
room temperature + approx. 5 ° C and 50 ° C, e.g. the incubation of biological samples.
The unit has been designed for installation and operation in the following fields:
Laboratories of security levels L 1 and L 2, e.g. in the commercial or industrial sector, schools, universities, hospitals.
The unit is equipped with an independent overtemperature protection device as standard, which means that it does not require constant supervision.
The incubator has been designed for continuous use.
Make sure that an adequate clearance is maintained between the inside walls of the inner chamber and the loaded articles, and between the various layers of loaded articles, to prevent uneven heating of the materials.
Protective gloves, goggles, etc. must be made available to the operator.
The unit must not be used to heat substances which may release combustible gases or vapours into the atmosphere, which could burn or explode when mixed with air. The heating cabinet is equally unsuitable for the heat treatment of combustible dusts or fibrous materials.
Safety instructions
Comply with the instructions in this manual and keep it in the vicinity of the unit.
These items of equipment must be operated in accordance with the instruction manual and may only be used for their intended applications to ensure the safety of personnel, the environment and the processed items and materials.
Read the instruction manual carefully and comply with the instructions that it contains to avoid making mistakes and to prevent any personal injury or damage to property.
The incubator may only be operated by suitable trained personnel.
Apart from the instructions in this manual, the respective national regulations must also be observed for the installation and operation of this unit (FRG: ZH 1/119, DIN 12 880 Part 1).
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The applicable national environmental regulations must be observed for the extraction of exhaust gases that are produced during heat treatment. Suitable measures must be implemented to ensure that such gases are safely led outside (FRG:
BImSchG, UVPG, AbfG, WHG, ChemG, ...).
Check the mains lead and connector for damage before using the unit. If there are any signs of damage, do not connect the unit up to the mains.
The voltage quoted on the rating plate (rated voltage) must agree with the mains supply voltage.
Any work to be conducted on the electrical equipment of the unit may only be performed by a qualified electrician. The unit must be disconnected from the mains supply before commencing service or repair work.
Only use approved accessories and approved genuine spare parts. The use of any other parts may result in unforeseen problems and should be avoided under all circumstances.
The service ability and safety of the unit can only be guaranteed if the necessary tests, maintenance, servicing and repair work is carried out by the Thermo Electron service personnel or other agencies who are authorized to act on our behalf.
Thermo Electron Corporation cannot accept any liability for any damage that occurs as a result of improper use or repair work, which has not been performed by Thermo service centers, or if parts other than the approved genuine spare parts / accessories are used. Liability can also not be accepted for any damage arising from improper use.
2 SETUP AND INSTALLATION
Transport
Handle the unit with care. Avoid jarring and protect against damage. Do not lift by the cover or the power lead.
Refer to the TECHNICAL DATA section for dimensions and weight.
Unpacking:
Unpack the unit and dispose of the packaging materials properly.
Installation
The installation location must be dry and free of drafts.
Do not deposit any tools or other articles on the cover of the incubator.
Condensation should be avoided. If condensation has formed on the unit following a change of location or during transportation, for example, wait until the unit has dried out completely before putting into operation.
The ambient air should not contain excessive amounts of dust (comply with the instructions in the MAINTENANCE section).
Place the heating cabinet on a firm, fireproof surface (e.g. laboratory table, support frame) in a stable, perfectly upright position.
Keep the unit away from direct sunlight (UV radiation).
The temperature at the installation location should be within the range of 18 °C to 30 °C in order to avoid deviations from the specified technical data.
Fig. 1/2: Clearances to adjacent surfaces / objects:
No clearance is required between the back / side walls and adjacent surfaces or objects
min. 60 cm
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Mains connection
The unit is supplied with a flexible mains power lead. The plug is used to disconnect the unit from the mains power supply.
Examine the power lead and connector for damage before using the unit. If there are any signs of damage, do not connect the unit up to the mains supply.
The voltage quoted on the rating plate (rated voltage) must agree with the nominal mains voltage.
Noise insulation
The unit develops a constant noise load.
Refer to the TECHNICAL DATA for the noise level.
UNIT SPECIFICATION
Fig. 1/3: Overview of the control and display elements
A
B
C
D
E
A
B
C
D
E
Power switch
Temperature controller
"Fault" pilot lamp
Temperature indicator
Bushing with plug
Item A: Power switch
To switch the unit on / off:
" I " =
" O " =
Incubator switched on, temperature controller activated
Incubator switched off.
Item B: Temperature controller
Set the required working temperature using a suitable tool (e.g. plug for the bushing (E) , coin or screwdriver).
Item C: "Fault" pilot lamp
The unit is equipped with a thermal cut-out of protection class 1 as defined by DIN 12 880 Part 1. It is electrically and operationally independent of the temperature control system. The thermal cut-out deactivates the unit heating system in the event of a failure in the control system (when the temperature exceeds the preset value).
The red pilot lamp indicates activation of this protective function.
If a "fault" is signalled during operation:
Procedure:
- Switch the unit off.
- Open the cover to cool the unit down as quickly as possible.
- Switch on again following an adequate cooling-down period (approx. 1 hour): a) the pilot lamp goes out: start the unit again b) the pilot lamp stays on: contact your local service center
Item D: Temperature indicator
The temperature prevailing inside the chamber is indicated by the alcohol thermometer fitted on the side of the unit.
Item E: Bushing
The bushing may be used for cables, hoses, etc.
The plug can be parked in a slit in the front left handside of the shelf.
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4 OPERATION
Operating guidelines
Loading:
Circulating air conducts the heat to the samples in the chamber. Make sure that the samples are evenly distributed on the tray and that they are arranged in such a way as to ensure an unimpeded flow of air throughout the chamber in order to prevent local overheating. Do not position the articles too close to the inside walls (structured surface).
Fig. 1/4: Loading diagram
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Controller
Use the sealing plug, a screwdriver or a coin to adjust the controller to the required temperature setting
Cover
The cover has a locking mechanism which latches into place when opened. Move the cover beyond the action point to open or close.
Shutdown
Remove the articles form the chamber
Switch the unit off and disconnect from the mains
Allow the heating cabinet to cool down to room temperature
Clean the inside surfaces of the chamber (also refer th the section on DECONTAMINATION, CLEANING ...)
MAINTENANCE
The serviceability and safety of the heating cabinet can only be guaranteed if the necessary tests, maintenance, servicing and repair work is carried out by the Thermo service personnel or other agencies who are authorized to act on behalf of Thermo Electron Corporation.
Decontamination / disinfection
The operator is responsible for implementing suitable, effective measures to decontaminate the cabinet if it is used in connection with hazardous materials. Such measures must be conducted on a regular basis under normal operating conditions and in particular if such materials have been spilt or before commencing service work.
The components inside the chamber may be decontaminated by wiping out with a disinfectant solution in cases of biological contamination.
A surface disinfectant recommended by Thermo can be orderd under part number 50052425 (250 ml spray bottle) and 50051939 (500 ml refill bottle).
Details for effinciency and approvals are availible on request.
The applicable national regulations must be observed with respect to disinfection. (FRG: ZH 1/598... )
Cleaning
Use a mild soap solution (water and a mild detergent) and a soft lint-free cloth to wipe the outer surfaces and control
elements of the unit.
Remove any dust or dirt from the inner chamber. Use a suitable cleaning agent in moderate quantities. Never use acids, chloric solvents or salt solutions to clean the surfaces inside the chamber.
Avoid scouring and scratching, or damage to labels and paintwork will be unavoidable.
Consult the manufacturer before implementing any other cleaning or disinfection measures than those mentioned above, to ensure that the intended methods will not damage the incubator.
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Tests
The following items should be tested at least once a year to ensure that the incubator remains in good working order:
Mechanical functions
Operation in accordance with the technical data
Electrical system (FRG: UVV VBG 4, DIN VDE 0701 Part 1, E DIN VDE 0702 / 11.93)
Repairs
Only approved genuine spare parts and accessories may be used. The use of other parts may result in unforeseen problems and should be avoided under all circumstances.
Approved spare parts / accessories (refer to Page 2 for the telephone number)
B 15 spare part / accessory
Instruction manual
Circuit diagram 1/PE AC, 230 V
Tray
Cover "transparent"
Cover "opaque"
Thermometer
Kendro order number
50 043 901
50 043 621
50 043 959
50 043 958
50 045 000
50 043 960
TECHNICAL DATA
DATA
MECHANICAL
Dimensions
(W x H x D)
Volume
Weight
Max. load
Tray
Model
Housing
Chamber
1)
Chamber
1)
Unit surface load
(W x D):
B 15
340 x 270 x 431
270 x 205 x 288
15 approx. 5.5
5
270 x 287
Unit mm mm liter kg kg mm
THERMAL
Operating temperatures
Reading accuracy
Temperature deviations
Spatial
1) at 37 °C
Room temp. + 5 to 50
0.2
°C
°C
< + 2,0
Temporal
1)
Operating temperature at 50 °C at 37 °C
< + 3.0
< + 0.2
at 50 °C < + 0.3
Warm-up times (unit empty, to 98 % of the operating temperature)
37 °C
50 °C
< 20
< 30
K
K
K min min
Cool-down times (unit empty, to 25 °C)
Operating temperature
50 °C 60 min
37 °C 45 min
Recovery times (unit empty, door open 30 s, to 98 % of the operating temperature)
Operating temperature
37 °C
50 °C
< 2
< 8
Heat radiation to surrounding areas (at a room temperature of 20 °C)
Operating temperature
37 °C
50 °C approx. 0.06
approx. 0.09
K min min kW kW
1) in accordance with DIN 12 880 Part 2 / 11.´78
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DATA
VENTILATION
Rate of air replacement at 37 °C
Model B 15
60
Unit h
-1
NOISE [in accordance with DIN 45 635]
Sound level [20 µPa]
Sound power level [1 pW]
ELECTRICAL (rated values)
Rated voltage
Rated frequency
Power consumption
Connected load
Current input
Protective measure
Degree of protection
Circuit protection to be provided at the installation location
2)
< 50
< 50 dB (A) dB
1/ PE AC, 230
50 / 60
0.2
0.21
0.92
Safety class II
V
Hz kW kVA
A
IP 20
T 16 A fusible link (slow-blow) or
B 16 circuit-breaker
Connection via an earth-leakage circuit-breaker (tripping current <
30 mA) is recommended.
2) The applicable national electrical engineering regulations and technical requirements must be observed when connecting up to mains supply circuits.
Component
Housing
Tray
Cover
Feet
Leads
Electronic / electrical components
Materials used
ABS
ABS
SAN
Soft elastomer
PVC - sheathed copper wire
Encapsulated components coated with various plastics, some mounted on glass fiber reinforced PCBs with epoxy resin
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Key features
Small footprint
Temperature range: 5°C above ambient to 50°C
Sophisticated air circulation system
Easy to operate
Designed with safety in mind
Sterilizable plastic housing
Removable insertion plate
Overtemperature protection system
Frequently asked questions
The temperature range is from 5 °C above ambient to 50 °C.
Yes, the Heraeus B 15 Compact Incubator is ideal for a wide range of microbiological testing applications.
The Heraeus B 15 Compact Incubator has a total volume of 15 liters.
Make sure the samples are evenly distributed on the tray and arranged in a way that allows for unimpeded air flow throughout the chamber to prevent local overheating. Do not place the articles too close to the inside walls.
Clean the outer surfaces and control elements with a mild soap solution and a soft lint-free cloth. For the inner chamber, use a suitable cleaning agent in moderate quantities. Never use acids, chloric solvents, or salt solutions to clean the surfaces inside the chamber. Avoid scouring and scratching.