IKA MICROSTAR 30 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 20 l, 30 Ncm, 0025001987
€1,167.75
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,557.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Stirring volume up to 20 litres of water, torque 30 Ncm, speed up to 500 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 30 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 20 l, 30 Ncm, 0025001987"
With a stirring volume of 20 litres and a torque of 30 Ncm, the MICROSTAR 30 control is the most powerful model in the MICROSTAR range, designed for samples up to 20,000 mPas at speeds ranging from 0/30 to 500 revolutions per minute. Whilst the 7.5 model focuses on speed, the emphasis here is on power and greater volume, whilst retaining the same compact housing dimensions of 60 x 173 x 136 mm.
What the display shows in addition
Compared to the structurally identical MICROSTAR 30 digital, the control version features an LCD glass display which shows not only the speed but also the temperature and a timer (0 to 6,000 minutes). The supplied PT1000 sensor H 67.60, made of stainless steel, measures the sample temperature in the range from -10 to 350 °C. A torque display completes the set of readings; it provides a trend, not a calibrated absolute measurement. A micro-USB port and a WPAN interface (Bluetooth) are available for connection to labworldsoft, IKA’s measurement and control software.
Design for higher load conditions
Despite the larger stirring volume, the brushless DC motor maintains a power consumption of 32 watts; the power at the stirring shaft is up to 15.7 watts, with a duty cycle of 100 % in continuous operation. The chuck accommodates stirring shafts from 0.5 to 8.2 mm; the hollow shaft, with an internal diameter of 8.5 mm, can be inserted whilst the unit is stationary. On the stand, the unit is mounted on an extension arm 13 mm in diameter and 160 mm long. A vibration detection system switches off the drive as soon as the mixing tool becomes unbalanced, a safety feature particularly important given the higher torques of this model.
Housing, adjustment and permissible operating environment
The speed can be adjusted via a rotary knob with an accuracy of ±1 rpm; the deviation is a maximum of ±1 % above 300 rpm. A button lock prevents accidental adjustment during operation. The chemical-resistant housing, made of coated cast aluminium and thermoplastic, is protected against dust and splashing water in accordance with IP 54. Permissible ambient temperatures range from 5 to 40 °C at up to 80 % relative humidity, which is also sufficient for use in a pilot plant.
Typical applications
- Larger batches of up to 20 litres in production and pilot plants
- Stirring of high-viscosity samples up to 20,000 mPas
- Temperature-controlled reactions with PT1000 monitoring
- Documented stirring protocols via labworldsoft
- Batches where a compact housing is important despite a higher stirring volume
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 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 | control | 15 Ncm | LCD | yes | yes (PT1000) | yes |
| MICROSTAR 15 digital | digital | 15 Ncm | LED | no | no | no |
| MICROSTAR 30 control (this product) | 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) | 20 l |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 30 Ncm |
| Speed range | 0/30 to 500 rpm |
| Speed setting accuracy | ±1 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 20,000 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 30 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 30 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.