Binder BD-S 56 Standard Incubator, Solid.Line with natural convection, 62 l, 9090-0016

For laboratories seeking a reliable, easy-to-use incubation solution without the extensive features of the Avantgarde.Line series, the Binder BD-S 56 Standard incubator from the Solid.Line range offers a 62-litre usable volume with a temperature range from +5 °C above room temperature up to 70 °C. The unit operates entirely without a fan and is designed for routine applications in microbiology, quality control and training.

Solid.Line: reduced features, same basic functionality

The Solid.Line positions Binder as an attractively priced alternative to the Avantgarde.Line BD series. The BD-S 56 omits certain features found on the larger BD models, such as USB data logging or an Ethernet connection, and operates within a reduced temperature range up to 70 °C instead of 100 °C. The fundamental function – gentle incubation via natural convection – remains unchanged.

Gentle incubation via natural convection

The BD-S 56 operates exclusively using natural convection. The absence of a fan ensures gentle air exchange within the chamber – a distinct advantage when samples such as open Petri dishes or cell cultures must not be allowed to dry out or be disturbed by air flow.

Simple operation via the B-Controller

The setpoint temperature is adjusted via the B-Controller with LED display, a straightforward solution for applications where no data interface or network connection is required. This reduces the training time, particularly in training situations with changing staff.

Easy-to-clean stainless steel interior

The interior is made of stainless steel with smooth surfaces and rounded corners. This facilitates cleaning between different samples or batches and reduces potential sources of contamination – a key consideration when incubating batches frequently changes during routine operation.

Compact dimensions for the laboratory workstation

With external dimensions of 614 x 577 x 625 mm (W x D x H) and a weight of 35 kg, the BD-S 56 fits on standard laboratory benches. The power consumption is 0.3 kW, and the unit is operated via a standard 230 V socket without the need for any special electrical installation. This means the unit can also be commissioned retrospectively at an existing laboratory workstation without the need for additional electrical installation work.

BD-S 56 compared to the Avantgarde.Line

With a capacity of 62 litres, the BD-S 56 offers slightly more usable volume than the similarly named BD 56 from the Avantgarde.Line (57 litres); however, it operates within a temperature range limited to 70 °C rather than up to 100 °C, and does not feature the USB data logging function found on the Avantgarde model. For pure incubation tasks without the need for digital documentation or higher process temperatures, the Solid.Line is therefore a cost-effective alternative.

Fewer moving parts, lower maintenance requirements

As the BD-S 56 operates entirely without a fan, it eliminates a component that, in forced-air units, must be checked regularly to ensure it is functioning correctly. Combined with the reduced yet robust range of features of the Solid.Line, this results in a unit with few electronic components, making it suitable for day-to-day routine operation without the need for extensive training. Particularly in laboratories with frequently changing staff, such as in training environments, this reduces the likelihood of errors when using the unit.

In terms of the purchasing decision, this means that anyone who regularly requires incubation temperatures significantly above 70 °C or needs to document process data digitally would be better served by a model from the Avantgarde.Line. On the other hand, anyone looking for a robust, easy-to-use solution for standard incubation tasks in the temperature range up to 70 °C will find that the BD-S 56 is a device tailored precisely to these needs, without having to pay for unused additional functions.

Typical applications

The BD-S 56 is suitable for standard incubation tasks without any special documentation requirements:

• Routine microbiological tests and bacterial count determinations
• Training and educational laboratories with simple incubation tasks
• Quality control in organisations with a manageable sample volume
• Conditioning of heat-sensitive media and reagents
• An entry-level instrument for laboratories purchasing their first incubator

For example, in a training laboratory, the BD-S 56 can be easily operated by rotating staff without the need for training in data interfaces or network functions for the basic incubation function. Even in a smaller quality assurance laboratory that carries out regular, recurring bacterial count analyses, the BD-S 56 meets the need for a reliable, constant-temperature incubation surface without the need to pay for functions that are not used at all in routine operation.

Technical details

Contents

• 1x Binder BD-S 56 Standard Incubator, 230 V (9090-0016)
• User manual

Customised requirements & procurement service

Further accessories are available for the BD-S 56, such as additional shelf grids or spare parts. Do you require any of these parts, advice on the appropriate size, or assistance with procurement? LT Laborhandel will be happy to assist you via our procurement service.