Natural convection laboratory incubator BD 56

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Product description
The BD Avantgarde.Line BD 56 is a bacteriological incubator engineered for gentle incubation of microorganisms and conditioning of heat‑sensitive media. Compact (57 L) and stackable, it delivers homogeneous temperature distribution suitable for laboratory and clinical workflows.

Benefits

• High temporal and spatial temperature accuracy for reproducible results
• Reliable processes with integrated safety device and visual alarm
• 100 °C disinfection routine for in‑place sanitation

Key features

• Temperature range: +5 °C above ambient to +100 °C
• APT.line™ control technology for enhanced temperature accuracy
• Natural convection
• Controller with LCD display and USB data port
• Electromechanical exhaust air flap control
• Inner door in tempered safety glass (ESG)
• 2 chrome‑plated racks (standard), stackable design
• Integrated independent temperature safety device Class 3.1 (DIN 12880) with visual alarm

Technical specifications (key data)
Article Number: 9010-0323 / 9010-0324
Designation: BD056-230V / BD056UL-120V
Model: Standard
Temperature range: +5 °C above ambient to 100 °C
Temperature uniformity at 37 °C: 0.3 ± K
Temperature uniformity at 100 °C: 1.1 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 37 °C: 0.1 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 100 °C: 0.3 ± K
Heating time to 100 °C: 75 min
Heating time to 37 °C: 52 min
Recovery time after 30 s door opening at 37 °C: 15 min
Rated voltage: 230 V (9010-0323) / 120 V (9010-0324)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz (230 V) / 60 Hz (120 V)
Nominal power: 0.3 kW
Unit fuse: 6.3 A (230 V) / 12.5 A (120 V)
Phase: 1~
Interior volume: 57 L
Net weight (empty): 39 kg
Load per rack: 30 kg
Permitted total load: 70 kg
Wall clearance back: 160 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 100 mm
Housing (W×H×D) net: 560 × 625 × 565 mm
Internal (W×H×D): 360 × 420 × 380 mm
Inner doors: 1
Unit doors: 1
Number of shelves (std./max.): 2 / 4
Energy consumption at 100 °C: 110 Wh/h
Energy consumption at 37 °C: 25 Wh/h

Options & accessories

• Access ports with silicone plugs (various positions/diameters)
• Calibration certificates (multiple point options)
• Additional PT100 sensor
• 4–20 mA analog temperature output
• Overtemperature alarm function
• Ethernet interface for APT‑COM™
• Lock, transport trolley, stainless steel/perforated shelves
• APT‑COM™ software (BASIC/PROFESSIONAL/GLP), IQ/OQ/PQ documents, service contracts

Technical summary

• Model: BD 56 — BD Avantgarde.Line
• Intended use: bacteriological incubation and conditioning of heat‑sensitive media
• Convection: natural
• Control: APT.line™ with LCD; USB data logging
• Safety: independent temperature safety device Class 3.1 (DIN 12880)
• Volume: 57 L; nominal power: 0.3 kW; voltage options: 230 V / 120 V