Binder KT 170 cooling incubator with Peltier technology, 163 l, 230 V, 9020-0289

As the largest model in the KT series, the Binder KT 170 cooling incubator, with a usable volume of 163 litres, offers the greatest capacity without compromising the characteristic KT advantage: a temperature range from +4 °C to +100 °C in a single, refrigerant-free Peltier unit. Important for procurement: the model code “170” refers to the unit size; according to the BINDER data sheet, the actual usable volume is 163 litres, a point that laboratories should bear in mind when planning capacity.

Cooling and heating in the largest KT size

With a range of +4 °C to +100 °C, the KT 170 covers a significantly wider temperature range than conventional cooling incubators, which only cool down to around +70 °C. The Peltier module operates electrically and without refrigerant; an adjustable fan speed adapts the temperature control by forced air circulation to the specific application. The APT.line pre-heating chamber technology ensures uniform temperature distribution throughout the 163-litre interior, so that a consistent temperature is achieved across the entire interior even with a larger load.

Fully equipped

The inner door, made of safety glass (ESG), allows visual inspection of the samples without opening the door; two stainless steel grid shelves are included as standard. A Class 3.1 adjustable temperature monitor according to DIN 12880, featuring visual and audible alarms, ensures additional process reliability during unattended runs. The KT 170 features a programme memory and a timer for time-controlled programmes. A particularly practical feature is that, according to the manufacturer, the KT 170 is explicitly stackable with the KT 115, meaning that both sizes can be combined one on top of the other to save space, for example when a laboratory requires both greater capacity and a smaller secondary unit.

Operation and documentation

Operation is via a controller with time-interval and real-time programming; the display is via an LCD screen, and input is via a push-and-turn knob. Measurement data logging and a USB interface are available for documentation purposes, whilst an Ethernet interface enables integration into the laboratory infrastructure, for example for the central monitoring of multiple units.

Typical applications

With a capacity of 163 litres, the KT 170 is suitable for laboratories requiring a larger capacity for alternating cooling and heating applications in a single unit, such as parallel incubation and drying steps or more extensive sample series in microbiology and pharmaceutical quality assurance. The programmable timer is suitable for automated temperature profiles lasting several hours or days. As it can be stacked with the KT 115, the KT 170 can also be flexibly expanded to include a second, smaller cooling chamber without taking up additional floor space in the laboratory.

• More extensive cooling and incubation in microbiology and pharmaceutical QC
• Time-controlled temperature profiles thanks to programme memory and timer
• Alternating applications between cooling and heating in a single unit
• Space-saving expansion with a second cooling chamber by stacking with the KT 115

Selection guide: choosing the right model

The KT series ranges from 53 to 163 litres of usable volume, spread across three models with Peltier cooling and a temperature range of +4 °C to +100 °C. The following table compares usable volume and external dimensions.

With a capacity of 163 litres, the KT 170 is the largest model in the series. For those requiring less capacity, the Binder KT 115 cooling incubator is the medium-sized model, which, according to the manufacturer, can even be stacked with the KT 170.

Differences from the neighbouring series

Those requiring even larger volumes but who also wish to operate without refrigerants will find models in the KBECO series with capacities of up to 1,020 litres; however, these are only available for the 0 to 70 °C range, rather than the +4 °C to +100 °C range of the KT 170. The KT 170, with its Peltier module, is unable to operate below freezing point; for this, the Binder KB PRO 260 cooling incubator with compressor technology offers a range from minus 20 °C to plus 100 °C with a similar usable volume.

Frequently asked questions before purchase

Can the KT 170 be combined with a smaller unit?
Yes, according to the manufacturer, the KT 170 is explicitly stackable with the KT 115, meaning that both sizes can be stacked on top of one another to save space.

Does the KT 170 offer time-controlled programmes?
Yes, the unit features a programme memory and a timer for automated temperature profiles.

What is the connected load of the KT 170?
The connected load is 0.8 kW at a rated voltage of 230 V.

What is the safety class of the adjustable temperature monitor?
A Class 3.1 adjustable temperature monitor according to DIN 12880, featuring visual and audible alarms, ensures additional process safety during unattended runs.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• 1x Binder KT 170 cooling incubator, 230 V (9020-0289)
• 2x stainless steel grid shelves
• Operating instructions

Individual requirements & procurement service

Depending on the application, additional grid shelves, external temperature sensors or calibration certificates may be required for the KT 170. Do you require additional accessories, an individual configuration or assistance in selecting the appropriate KT model size for your application? We will be happy to assist you with procurement and configuration via our procurement service.