IKA Shaker incubation KS 4000 i control

IKA Incubation Shaker KS 4000 i control – Precision Temperature-Controlled Orbital Shaker for Advanced Applications

The IKA KS 4000 i control is a powerful and reliable incubation shaker, ideal for laboratories that require precise temperature control combined with orbital agitation. This versatile unit offers uniform heat distribution, programmable speed and time functions, and robust design, making it suitable for microbiological, pharmaceutical, and biochemical applications.

Features

1. Orbital shaking with a wide 20 mm diameter and adjustable speeds from 10 to 500 rpm for optimal sample agitation

2. Integrated incubation chamber with precise temperature control ranging from ambient +5 °C to 80 °C

3. High thermal stability and homogeneity ensure consistent incubation across all vessels

4. Large shaking platform with 20 kg load capacity and 90-liter chamber volume for high throughput

5. Digital control via LED display with timer and RS 232 connectivity for easy monitoring and automation

6. Quiet, energy-efficient operation with 100% permissible ON time and ±0.1 K temperature control accuracy

Applications

1. Cultivation of bacteria, yeast, and cell cultures under controlled temperature and agitation

2. Hybridization, solubility studies, and incubation of reaction mixtures in biochemical labs

3. Pharmaceutical quality control testing requiring constant thermal environments

4. Sample agitation and incubation in microbiological and life science research

5. Long-duration kinetic studies in enzyme reactions or microbial growth

6. Research involving temperature-sensitive biological samples with strict environmental requirements

Specifications

• Motion type: Orbital

• Shaking diameter: 20 mm

• Max permissible shaking weight (incl. attachments): 20 kg

• Motor rating input/output: 82 W / 24 W

• Permissible ON time: 100%

• Speed range: 10 – 500 rpm

• Speed display: LED

• Speed deviation: ±5 rpm

• Speed setting resolution: 1 rpm steps

• Timer: Yes

• Time display: 7-segment LED

• Timer range: 1 – 59,940 min

• Operating modes: Timer and continuous operation

• Temperature control range: Ambient +5 °C to 80 °C

• Heating output: 1000 W

• Temperature control accuracy: ±0.1 K

• Sensor-based temperature control (0.5 L H₂O, RT 22 °C, T = 37 °C): ±0.5 K

• Temperature stability (0.2 L H₂O, RT 25 °C, T = 37 °C): ±0.1 K

• Temperature stability (0.5 L vessel): ±0.05 K

• Temperature homogeneity (5 x 0.5 L vessels): ±0.5 K

• Chamber usable space: 440 × 440 × 352 mm

• Chamber volume: 90 L

• Housing material: Powder-coated metal

• Front panel material: Polyester

• Height with lid open: 875 mm

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 580 × 520 × 750 mm

• Weight: 50 kg

• Permissible ambient temperature: 15 – 32 °C

• Permissible relative humidity: ≤ 80%

• Protection class (DIN EN 60529): IP 30

• RS 232 interface: Yes

• Voltage: 230 V

• Frequency: 50/60 Hz

• Power input: 1120 W

Conclusion

The IKA KS 4000 i control incubation shaker is a high-precision solution for researchers who need accurate and consistent temperature and motion control in one compact system. Its advanced features and rugged design make it ideal for demanding scientific environments.