The IKA RCT 5 digital is a high-power magnetic stirrer with an 850 W motor, capable of stirring up to 20 liters. It features a volume selection and control for precise operations, equipped with one stirring channel for efficient performance. Its multifunctional menu allows customization of stirring direction, timers, and sequence programming for safe, unattended use. It has a scratch-resistant ceramic-coated setup plate and advanced safety features including a chemical-resistant glass display and adjustable safety circuit up to 370 °C.
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General
The IKA RCT 5 digital magnetic stirrer provides strong stirring capacity with up to 20 liters volume and 850 W heating power. It supports precise speed control from 50 to 1500 rpm, and programmable stirring functions, making it suitable for demanding laboratory and industrial applications. Its durability and safety features are designed to protect users and maintain reliable performance, even at high temperatures. This device targets chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories requiring efficient, safe, and programmable stirring solutions.
Features & Benefits
- High-power output: With 850 W heating power, the stirrer easily handles large volumes up to 20 liters.
- Programmable functions: Includes timer, direction control, and sequence programming, allowing customized and unattended operation.
- Durable setup plate: The ceramic coating is scratch-resistant, improving longevity compared to conventional magnetic stirrers.
- Safety features: Chemical-resistant glass display, hot surface warning, and adjustable safety circuit up to 370 °C protect users during operation.
- Accurate dpeed and temperature control: LCD displays show set and actual speed/temperature values, with precise control knobs.
- External sensor compatibility: Supports PT1000 and ETS temperature sensors for more precise temperature regulation.
- Compact design: Small footprint of 160 x 85 x 270 mm and light weight of 2.6 kg makes it easy to fit in various lab settings.
The IKA RCT 5 digital magnetic stirrer is designed for safe, reliable, and flexible stirring and heating tasks. Its multifunctional and programmable interface allows users to tailor stirring processes for various reactions or experiments. The ceramic-coated aluminum plate offers enhanced durability and chemical resistance, making it well suited for repeated laboratory procedures. Speed range and heating control are simple yet accurate, supporting consistent results in workflows.
Safety is a priority with multiple protection features, including a warning for hot surfaces and automatic heating shutdown if an external temperature sensor is not immersed. This device meets the needs of users requiring programmable, high-performance, and user-friendly magnetic stirring solutions.
Applications
This magnetic stirrer is ideal for laboratory stirring tasks, quality control in manufacturing, chemical synthesis, and research applications. It supports varied stirring volumes and speeds for mixing liquids and solutions during experiments or production processes.
- Chemical and pharmaceutical laboratories
- Quality control and testing
- Research and development for reaction mixtures
Content
1x IKA RCT 5 digital magnetic stirrer
1x PT 1000.60 temperature sensor, stainless steel
1x IKAFLON 30 magnetic stirring bar
1x IKAFLON 40 magnetic stirring bar
1x Screwdriver
1x USB A-B cable
Specifications
| SKU |
IK-0020002705 |
| Number of stirring positions |
1 |
| Stirring quantity max. per stirring position (H2O) [l] |
20 |
| Maximum load [kg] |
25 |
| Motor rating output [W] |
9 |
| Direction of rotation |
right / left |
| Speed display set-value |
LCD |
| Speed display actual-value |
LCD |
| Speed adjustment |
Turning knob |
| Speed range [rpm] |
50 - 1500 |
| Setting accuracy speed [rpm] |
10 |
| Stirring bar length [mm] |
20 - 80 |
| Self-heating of the set-up plate by max. stirring (RT:22°C/duration:1h) [K] |
+17 |
| Heat output [W] |
850 |
| Temperature display set-value |
LCD |
| Temperature display actual-value |
LCD |
| Temperature unit |
°C / °F |
| Heating temperature range [°C] |
Room temp. + device self heating - 310 |
| Heat control |
Turning knob |
| Temperature setting range [°C] |
0 - 310 |
| Temperature setting resolution of heating plate [K] |
1 |
| Connection for ext. temperature sensor |
PT1000, ETS-D5, ETS-D6 |
| Temperature setting resolution of medium [K] |
1 |
| Adjustable safety circuit [°C] |
50 - 370 |
| Set-up plate material |
Aluminum with ceramic coating |
| Set-up plate dimensions [mm] |
137 x 137 |
| Automatic reverse rotation |
yes |
| Intermittent mode |
yes |
| Viscosity trend measurement |
yes |
| Break detection stirring bar |
no |
| Timer |
yes |
| Timer display |
LCD |
| Time setting min. [s] |
1 |
| Time setting max. [min] |
143940 |
| pH measurement |
no |
| Graph function |
no |
| Programs |
no |
| Sensor in medium detection |
yes |
| Weighing function |
no |
| Set-up plate illuminated |
no |
| Speed deviation (no load,nominal voltage, at 1500rpm + 25 °C) [%] |
±2 |
| Heating rate (1l H2O in H1500) [K/min] |
7.5 |
| Heat control accuracy of heating plate (at 100°C) [K] |
±5 |
| Heat control accuracy with ext. PT1000 (500ml H2O in 600ml beaker,40mm stirring bar,600rpm,50°C) [K] |
±0.5 |
| Heat control accuracy with ETS-D5 (500ml H2O in 600ml beaker,40mm stirring bar,600rpm,50°C) [K] |
±0.5 |
| Heat control accuracy with ETS-D6 (500ml H2O in 600ml beaker,40mm stirring bar,600rpm,50°C) [K] |
±0.2 |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) [mm] |
160 x 85 x 270 |
| Weight [kg] |
2.6 |
| Permissible ambient temperature [°C] |
5 - 40 |
| Permissible relative humidity [%] |
80 |
| Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 |
IP 42 |
| RS 232 interface |
yes |
| USB interface |
USB-B |
| WPAN interface |
no |
| Analog output |
no |
| Voltage [V] |
220 - 230 |
| Frequency [Hz] |
50/60 |
| Power input [W] |
900 |
| Power input standby [W] |
1.6 |
