IKA MICROSTAR 15 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 10 l, 15 Ncm, 0025001986
€1,128.75
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,505.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Stirring volume up to 10 l of water, torque 15 Ncm, speed up to 1,000 rpm
- LCD glass display with timer (0 to 6,000 min) and torque display as a trend
- External PT1000 temperature measurement with probe H 67.60 included in the scope of delivery
- Bluetooth/WPAN and micro-USB interfaces for labworldsoft
- Vibration detection with automatic shut-off in the event of imbalance
- 10-year IKA warranty upon registration within 90 days of purchase
Product information "IKA MICROSTAR 15 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 10 l, 15 Ncm, 0025001986"
With a torque of 15 Ncm and a stirring volume of up to 10 litres of water, the MICROSTAR 15 control sits in the middle of IKA’s MICROSTAR range, designed for samples up to 8,000 mPas at speeds ranging from 0/30 to 1,000 revolutions per minute. This model is suitable for applications that require more power than the 7.5 model but do not yet fall within the scope of the MINISTAR series with its larger housing.
Display, timer and temperature sensor
The difference between the control model and the structurally identical MICROSTAR 15 digital is evident in the display. Instead of an LED display, the MICROSTAR 15 control has an LCD glass display which shows speed, temperature and a timer ranging from 0 to 6,000 minutes. The supplied H 67.60 stainless steel temperature probe measures the sample temperature between -10 and 350 °C via a PT1000 measurement, which can be read directly on the display. A torque display is also included; however, it only shows a trend and not a calibrated absolute measurement. To document measurement series or for firmware updates, the device connects to labworldsoft via Micro-USB or the integrated WPAN interface (Bluetooth).
Drive and mechanical connection
The brushless DC motor draws 32 watts and delivers up to 15.7 watts to the stirring shaft, with a duty cycle of 100 % in continuous operation. The stirrer is mounted on the stand via a 13 mm diameter, 160 mm long extension arm; the chuck accommodates stirring shafts from 0.5 to 8.2 mm, which can be changed using the supplied chuck key. The hollow shaft, with an internal diameter of 8.5 mm, can be inserted whilst the unit is stationary. A vibration detection system automatically switches off the motor as soon as the stirring tool becomes unbalanced.
Controls and operating conditions
A rotary knob controls the speed with an accuracy of ±1 rpm; above 300 rpm, the deviation is a maximum of ±1 %. A button lock protects a configuration once set from accidental adjustment. The housing, made of coated cast aluminium and thermoplastic, is designed to be chemical-resistant and is protected against dust and splashing water in accordance with IP 54. The MICROSTAR 15 control may be operated at ambient temperatures of 5 to 40 °C and relative humidity of up to 80 %.
Typical applications
- Formulation and batch preparations requiring moderate mixing power
- Temperature-controlled stirring via the PT1000 sensor
- Processing of medium-viscosity samples up to 8,000 mPas
- Laboratory routines with documented speed via labworldsoft
Selection guide: an overview of the MICROSTAR/MINISTAR series
Twelve models make up the MICROSTAR and MINISTAR series from IKA: six in the ‘control’ version and six in the structurally identical ‘digital’ version. The number in the model name indicates the maximum torque in Ncm; the ‘control’ and ‘digital’ versions differ in terms of display and additional functions, but not in terms of torque class.
| Model | Series | Max. torque | Display | Timer | Temperature measurement | Bluetooth/WPAN |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 control | control | 7.5 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 digital | digital | 7.5 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MICROSTAR 15 control (this product) | control | 15 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MICROSTAR 15 digital | digital | 15 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MICROSTAR 30 control | control | 30 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MICROSTAR 30 digital | digital | 30 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MINISTAR 20 control | control | 20 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 20 digital | digital | 20 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MINISTAR 40 control | control | 40 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 40 digital | digital | 40 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MINISTAR 80 control | control | 80 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MINISTAR 80 digital | digital | 80 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
Technical details
| Max. stirring volume (H2O) | 10 l |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 15 Ncm |
| Speed range | 0/30 to 1,000 rpm |
| Setting accuracy for speed | ±1 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 8,000 mPas |
| Motor power (input / output) | 32 W / 22 W |
| Chuck clamping range | 0.5 to 8.2 mm |
| Hollow shaft, internal diameter | 8.5 mm |
| Time setting range for timer | 0 to 6,000 min |
| Temperature measurement range | -10 to 350 °C |
| Housing material | Coated cast aluminium / thermoplastic |
| Permissible ambient temperature / humidity | 5 to 40 °C / 80 % |
| IP rating | IP 54 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 60 x 173 x 136 mm |
| Weight | 1.26 kg |
| Connected load | 100-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 32 W |
Scope of delivery
- MICROSTAR 15 control, stirrer (base unit)
- R 300 stirrer shaft guard
- Fixing screws for the stirrer shaft guard (2 pieces)
- Temperature sensor H 67.60, stainless steel (PT1000)
- Chuck key
Warranty and procurement service
IKA provides a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty on the MICROSTAR 15 control; this is extended to 10 years upon registration at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. For additional stirring elements, temperature sensors or a stand, our procurement service will take care of the assembly; the full range of stirring and mixing equipment is available in the shop.