General Purpose Benchtop Incubator 37L Overview
The Yamato Scientific General Purpose Benchtop Incubator 37L (model IC103C) is a natural convection incubator delivering a 37 L chamber and an operating range of ambient +5 to 80°C. LabSupplies.com, an authorized dealer, supplies this unit for routine culturing, sample conditioning, and general warming work on a single bench footprint.
Air jacket technology drives even heat across the chamber, while PID control by microprocessor and a K-thermocouple sensor hold ±0.5°C accuracy at 37°C with ±1.0°C distribution. The stainless steel interior resists corrosion and wipes clean; the cold-rolled steel exterior carries a melamine resin baked finish, and glass fiber insulation limits heat loss.
IC103C runs on 115V from a 0.2 kW iron-chrome wire heater, with interior dimensions of 350 × 300 × 360 mm. The unit ships at 108 lbs with exterior dimensions of 36 × 36 × 34 in and originates from Switzerland (COO: CH). A raised control panel keeps the digital display and timer at an easy working height.
Key Features
- Natural convection design: air jacket technology distributes heat evenly throughout the 37 L chamber without a fan.
- PID microprocessor control: holds ±0.5°C accuracy at 37°C with ±1.0°C distribution using a K-thermocouple sensor.
- Digital display and timer: raised control panel keeps setting display and timer at an accessible working height.
- Operation functions: fixed temperature, auto start/stop, and quick auto stop for unattended runs.
- Built-in safety devices: self-diagnostic functions for sensor, display, and measured-temperature errors plus automatic overheat prevention.
- Durable build: stainless steel interior with a cold-rolled steel exterior in melamine resin baked finish and glass fiber insulation.
How to Choose the Right Incubator
Matching an incubator to your workflow comes down to chamber size, temperature performance, and site power. Use these axes to confirm the IC103C fits your protocol .
- Capacity: a 37 L chamber suits routine batch sizes; verify your plate, flask, or sample counts against the 350 × 300 × 360 mm interior.
- Temperature range: ambient +5 to 80°C covers standard 37°C culturing and higher-temperature conditioning tasks.
- Control type: PID microprocessor control with digital display delivers repeatable setpoints versus analog-only units.
- Convection style: natural convection avoids fan-induced airflow, helpful for uncovered samples and low-disturbance incubation.
- Voltage and power: confirm a standard 115V circuit is available for the 0.2 kW heater.
- Safety requirements: self-diagnostics and automatic overheat prevention protect long, unattended runs.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 L |
| Voltage | 115V |
| System | Natural convection |
| Operating Temperature Range | ambient +5 to 80°C *1 |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5°C (at 37°C) *2 |
| Temperature Distribution | ±1.0°C *2 |
| Temperature Control System | PID control by microprocessor |
| Sensor | K-thermocouple |
| Interior Material | Stainless steel |
| Exterior Material | Cold-rolled steel plate with melamine resin baked finish |
| Heat Insulation | Glass fiber |
| Operation Function | Fixed temperature, auto start/stop, quick auto stop |
| Safety Devices | Self-diagnostic functions (sensor error, display error, measured-temperature error); automatic overheat prevention |
| Heater | Iron-chrome wire heater, 0.2 kW |
| Internal Dimensions | 350 × 300 × 360 mm |
| Material | Steel plate SPCC powder coating (exterior) Stainless steel (interior) |
| Country of Origin | China |
| GTIN (Barcode) | 797059927371 |
| Shipping Weight | 108 lbs |
| Dimensions (L × W × H) | 36 × 36 × 34 in |
| Component Size | 37 L |
*1 No-load operation of bath only; maximum temperature varies with circumstances and operating conditions. *2 Measured under ambient temperature 23°C ±5°C, humidity 65%RH ±20%, per Yamato Scientific test conditions.
Available Sizes and Configurations
| SKU | Configuration | Pack |
|---|---|---|
| IC-103C | EA | EA |
Documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the operating temperature range of the IC103C incubator?
The IC103C operates from ambient +5°C up to 80°C. It holds ±0.5°C accuracy at 37°C with ±1.0°C temperature distribution, controlled by a PID microprocessor and K-thermocouple sensor.
What is the chamber capacity and interior size?
The chamber holds 37 L. Interior dimensions are 350 × 300 × 360 mm, and the unit's exterior measures 36 × 36 × 34 in with a shipping weight of 108 lbs.
What voltage and power does the IC103C require?
The IC103C runs on 115V. It uses an iron-chrome wire heater rated at 0.2 kW, so confirm a standard 115V circuit is available at the install location.
What materials are used in the chamber and exterior?
The interior is stainless steel for corrosion resistance and easy cleaning. The exterior is cold-rolled steel plate with a melamine resin baked finish, and glass fiber provides heat insulation.
Does the incubator use natural convection or forced air?
The IC103C uses natural convection with air jacket technology. This distributes heat evenly without a fan, which suits uncovered samples and low-disturbance incubation.
What safety features are included?
The unit includes automatic overheat prevention and self-diagnostic functions covering sensor error, display error, and measured-temperature error. Operation functions include fixed temperature, auto start/stop, and quick auto stop.
