Laboratory thermostat Variocool VC 1200

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Overview
Process thermostat Variocool VC 1200 for temperature control and process cooling in laboratories, pilot plants and production. Available in air- or water-cooled versions (W). Steerable fixed castors and top filler opening with rear drain tap allow easy handling and maintenance.

Key features

• Suitable for use with non-flammable heat transfer liquids (water, water/glycol)
• Intuitive input via cursor and soft keys with coloured TFT display showing actual and set values plus temperature profile
• Powerful pressure pump; adjustable bypass for pressure limiting
• Upgradeable with interface modules: analogue, contact, RS232/485, Profibus, Ethernet-USB
• USB interface as standard and remote fault indication via floating contact
• Fully electronic continuous controller with PID action and integrated programmer (up to 150 segments, splitable into 5 programmes)
• SmartCool system for energy-saving digital cooling management including compressor on/off control
• Electronic level indication and low-level alarm
• Condenser cooling: air (standard); tower models from VC 5000: optional sound insulation or outdoor installation
• Complies with EU regulation on F-gases (uses conventional HFC refrigerants in accordance with EU 573/2024)

Working range

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

Cooling capacity (typical)

• 20 °C | Ethanol | 1.2 kW
• 10 °C | Ethanol | 1.0 kW
• 0 °C | Ethanol | 0.7 kW
• -10 °C | Ethanol | 0.4 kW
• -20 °C | Ethanol | 0.14 kW

Technical data

• Model: Variocool VC 1200
• Working temperature range: -20 … 80 °C
• Temperature stability: 0.05 ± K
• Heater power max.: 2.25 kW
• Max. power consumption: 3.3 kW
• Current consumption: 14 A
• Max. discharge pressure: 0.9 bar
• Max. pump flow: 28 L/min
• In/Outlet connection (outside): G 3/4"
• Filling volume: min. 8 L / max. 15 L
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 450 x 550 x 650 mm
• Weight: 51 kg
• Power supply: 230 V, 50 Hz; Power plug: angled plug (CEE7/7)
• Standard interfaces: USB; upgradeable with analogue/contact/RS232/RS485/Profibus/Ethernet-USB modules