General Purpose Benchtop Incubator With Window 37L Overview
The General Purpose Benchtop Incubator With Window 37L (model IC103CW) from Yamato Scientific is a 37-liter natural convection incubator engineered for everyday culturing and warming tasks across an operating range of ambient +5 to 80°C. Sold by LabSupplies.com, authorized dealer, this benchtop unit pairs an observation window with a raised, easy-access digital control panel.
Air jacket technology distributes heat evenly throughout the chamber, holding ±0.5°C accuracy at 37°C and ±1.0°C distribution. PID control by microprocessor drives a K-thermocouple sensor and a 0.2 kW iron-chrome wire heater. Interior surfaces use stainless steel; the exterior is cold-rolled steel plate with a baked melamine resin finish over glass fiber insulation.
Power is supplied at 115V on the IC103CW, with a 220V counterpart available. Internal chamber dimensions measure 350 × 300 × 360 mm, and the unit ships at 112 lbs with overall packaged dimensions of 36 × 36 × 34 in. Country of origin is listed as Switzerland.
Key Features
- Natural convection design: air jacket technology delivers even, efficient heat distribution across the 37 L chamber.
- Observation window: lets technicians monitor samples without opening the door and disrupting chamber temperature.
- Digital control and timer: easy-to-use setting display with auto start/stop and quick auto stop functions, mounted on a raised panel for access.
- PID microprocessor control: regulates a K-thermocouple sensor to ±0.5°C accuracy at 37°C and ±1.0°C distribution.
- Built-in safety devices: self-diagnostic functions for sensor, display, and measured-temperature errors, plus automatic overheat prevention.
- Durable construction: stainless steel interior with a melamine resin baked-finish steel exterior and glass fiber insulation.
How to Choose the Right Incubator
Matching an incubator to your workflow means weighing chamber size against the temperatures, control precision, and site power your lab requires. Use these axes to confirm the IC103CW fits before purchase.
- Capacity: the 37 L chamber (350 × 300 × 360 mm interior) suits routine sample volumes on limited bench space; larger throughput may need a floor model.
- Temperature range: an ambient +5 to 80°C span covers standard 37°C culturing and warming tasks but not refrigerated or high-heat applications.
- Control type: PID microprocessor control with a digital display and timer favors labs needing repeatable, set-and-hold operation over manual analog dials.
- Voltage: choose the 115V IC103CW or 220V IC113CW to match your facility's available circuit.
- Footprint and weight: verify bench clearance and load rating for a 112 lb unit before installation.
- Safety features: self-diagnostics and automatic overheat prevention matter for unattended overnight 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) | 797059927470 |
| Shipping Weight | 112 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-103CW | 115V | EA |
| IC-113CW | 220V | EA |
Documentation
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the temperature range of the Yamato IC103CW incubator?
The IC103CW operates from ambient +5 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 are the chamber capacity and interior dimensions?
The chamber holds 37 liters with interior dimensions of 350 × 300 × 360 mm. Overall packaged dimensions are 36 × 36 × 34 in, and the unit weighs 112 lbs.
What voltage options are available?
Two voltage versions are offered: the IC103CW runs on 115V and the IC113CW runs on 220V. Both share the same 37 L chamber, natural convection system, and 0.2 kW iron-chrome wire heater. Select the model that matches your facility circuit.
What materials is the incubator made from?
The interior is stainless steel, while the exterior is cold-rolled steel plate with a baked melamine resin finish. Glass fiber serves as the heat insulation between the chamber and outer shell.
Does this incubator use natural convection or forced air?
The IC103CW uses natural convection with air jacket technology for even, efficient heat distribution throughout the chamber. This design suits gentle, routine warming and culturing applications.
What safety features does the IC103CW include?
It includes self-diagnostic functions that detect sensor errors, display errors, and measured-temperature errors, plus automatic overheat prevention. An observation window also lets staff monitor samples without opening the door.
