Process thermostat VARIOCOOL VC 5000

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Product overview
The Variocool VC 5000 is a process thermostat in tower design for precise temperature control of non-flammable heat transfer liquids. Available in air- or water-cooled versions (W) and supplied on steerable fixed castors for mobility and positioning.

Key features

• Suitable for use with non-flammable heat transfer liquids (water, water/glycol)
• Easy input via cursor and soft keys; coloured TFT display for simultaneous actual/set values and graphical temperature profile
• Powerful pressure pump with adjustable bypass for pressure limiting
• Upgradeable with interface modules (analogue, contact, RS232/485, Profibus, Ethernet-USB)
• Filler opening on top and drain tap on the backside for service and filling
• Condenser cooling: Air (standard) or water version
• Fully electronic continuous controller with PID action and integrated programmer (max. 150 segments, splitable into 5 programmes)
• USB interface as standard and remote fault indication via floating contact
• Electronic level indication with low level alarm
• SmartCool system for digital cooling management with compressor on/off control
• Compliant use of traditional refrigerants (HFCs) in accordance with EU regulation 573/2024
• Clear text menu navigation with six selectable languages: DE, EN, FR, ES, IT, RU

Working range

• Min. working temperature: -20 °C
• Max. working temperature: 80 °C
• Temperature stability: 0.05 ± K

Cooling capacity (50 Hz) — tempering medium: Ethanol

• 20 °C (Ethanol): 4.65 kW
• 10 °C (Ethanol): 3.55 kW
• 0 °C (Ethanol): 2.4 kW
• -10 °C (Ethanol): 1.35 kW
• -20 °C (Ethanol): 0.55 kW

Technical specifications

• Working temperature range: -20 ... 80 °C
• Ambient temperature range: 5 ... 40 °C
• Temperature stability: 0.05 ± K
• Heater power max.: 4.5 kW
• Max. power consumption: 7.8 kW
• Current consumption: 12 A
• Max. discharge pressure: 5.0 bar
• Max. pump flow (pressure): 60 L/min
• In / Outlet connection thread (outside): G 3/4"
• Pressure adjustment: bypass
• Min. filling volume: 20 L
• Max. filling volume: 33 L
• Dimensions (WxDxH): 550 x 650 x 970 mm
• Weight: 97 kg
• Power supply: 400 V; 3/N/PE; 50 Hz
• Power plug: Power cord with plug (IEC 60309, 5-pol, CEE, red, 16 A)
• Part no.: L000949