IKA Shaker incubation KS 3000 ic control

IKA Incubation Shaker KS 3000 ic control – Precision Temperature-Controlled Orbital Shaker with Cooling Capability

The IKA KS 3000 ic control is a high-performance incubation shaker featuring orbital motion combined with both heating and integrated cooling functionality. Designed for laboratories that require precise temperature control across a wide range, this compact unit supports applications in molecular biology, microbiology, and biochemical research.

Features

1. Orbital shaking with high precision – Adjustable speed range from 10 to 500 rpm with 1 rpm resolution and consistent 20 mm orbital diameter

2. Advanced temperature control – Heating and cooling range from ambient -10 °C to 80 °C with high temperature stability and ±0.1 K accuracy

3. External cooling connectivity – Integrated cooling coil and connection port for precise cooling using an external chiller

4. Intelligent timing options – Timer range from 1 second to 59940 minutes, supporting both timed and continuous operation

5. Durable, compact design – Robust metal powder-coated housing with PMMA hood and user-friendly interface including LED displays

6. Data connectivity – Equipped with RS 232 and USB-B ports for data logging and integration with lab automation systems

Applications

1. Cell cultivation – Maintains optimal temperature for microbial and mammalian cell culture

2. Molecular biology – Ideal for hybridization, DNA/RNA amplification, and gene expression studies

3. Protein crystallization – Enables controlled cooling and precise mixing needed for reproducible crystallization setups

4. Stability testing – Supports incubation of samples at specific and fluctuating temperatures for pharmaceutical and cosmetic testing

5. Enzyme kinetics – Provides stable thermal environments necessary for enzyme activity assays and protein denaturation studies

6. Life science research – Widely used in universities, biotech, and pharma R&D for incubation-related experiments requiring precise shaking

Specifications

• Motion type: Orbital

• Shaking diameter: 20 mm

• Max load capacity (including attachments): 7.5 kg

• Motor rating input/output: 45 W / 10 W

• Permissible ON time: 100%

• Speed range: 10 – 500 rpm

• Speed display: LED

• Speed deviation: ±1%

• Speed control increments: 1 rpm

• Timer: Yes

• Timer display: 7-segment LED

• Timer setting range: 1 s – 59940 min

• Operating modes: Timer and continuous

• Heating output: 1000 W

• Temperature control range (inlet T > 3 °C): Ambient -10 °C to 80 °C

• Temperature control accuracy: ±0.1 K

• Temperature sensor accuracy (0.5 L H₂O, 22 °C to 37 °C): ±0.5 K

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

• Temperature stability (1 vessel 0.5 L): ±0.05 K

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

• Temperature display: Yes

• External cooling connection: Yes

• Built-in cooling coil: Yes

• Interior usable area: 330 × 330 × 258 mm

• Chamber volume: 50 L

• Housing material: Powder-coated sheet metal

• Lid base material: PMMA

• Front panel cover: Polyester

• Front panel base: Painted ABS

• Height with lid open: 875 mm

• Dimensions (W × H × D): 465 × 430 × 695 mm

• Weight: 37 kg

• Ambient temperature range: 15 – 32 °C

• Relative humidity: Max. 80%

• Protection class (DIN EN 60529): IP 30

• RS 232 interface: Yes

• USB interface: USB-B

• Voltage: 230 V

• Frequency: 50/60 Hz