IKA MICROSTAR 7.5 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 5 l, 7.5 Ncm, 0025001984
€1,070.25
% Manufacturer's RRP: €1,427.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Stirring volume up to 5 l of water, torque 7.5 Ncm, speed up to 2,000 rpm
- LCD glass display with timer (0 to 6,000 min) and torque display as a trend
- External PT1000 temperature measurement with sensor H 67.60 included in the scope of delivery
- Bluetooth/WPAN and Micro-USB interface for labworldsoft
- Vibration detection with automatic shut-off in case of imbalance
- 10 years IKA warranty with registration within 90 days of purchase
Product information "IKA MICROSTAR 7.5 control Overhead Stirrer, up to 5 l, 7.5 Ncm, 0025001984"
Five litres of water at a torque of 7.5 Ncm mark the smallest power level of the IKA MICROSTAR control series, but in return the stirrer turns at up to 2,000 revolutions per minute, faster than any other model in this family. For low- to medium-viscosity samples of up to 4,000 mPas, such as buffers, aqueous solutions or low-viscosity emulsions, the MICROSTAR 7.5 control is the right choice when speed matters more than volume.
LCD display instead of indicator light
The difference from the digital series of the same power class lies above all in the display and the additional functions. The MICROSTAR 7.5 control shows speed, time and temperature on a glass display in LCD technology, supplemented by a timer from 0 to 6,000 minutes. Using the supplied stainless steel temperature sensor H 67.60, the unit measures the sample temperature between -10 and 350 degrees Celsius and shows it directly on the display, an external PT1000 measurement that the digital models lack entirely. In addition, a torque display runs on the screen, although only as a trend and not as a calibrated absolute measurement, helpful for roughly detecting a change in the viscosity of the sample during a stirring series. Micro-USB and an integrated WPAN interface (Bluetooth) connect the stirrer to labworldsoft, IKA's measurement and control software.
Mechanics for daily changeover
The unit is held on the stand by a boss rod with 13 mm diameter and 160 mm length, and the chuck accepts stirring shafts from 0.5 to 8.2 mm and can be changed with the supplied chuck key. The hollow shaft with an internal diameter of 8.5 mm can be passed through at standstill, which is practical with stirring elements that are inserted from above. The brushless DC motor draws 32 watts and delivers up to 15.7 watts at the stirring shaft, at a duty cycle of 100 percent in continuous operation. If the stirring tool runs with imbalance, vibration monitoring detects this automatically and switches the unit off.
Operation, housing and ambient conditions
The speed is set via a rotary knob, with an accuracy of ±1 rpm and a deviation of at most ±1 percent above 300 rpm. A key lock prevents a running setting from being changed accidentally, for example when cleaning the unit. The housing is made of coated cast aluminium and thermoplastic, chemical-resistant and protected against dust and splashing water to protection class IP 54. Permissible ambient temperatures are 5 to 40 degrees Celsius at a relative humidity of up to 80 percent, values that are sufficient for most laboratory and pilot plant rooms.
Typical applications
- Homogenising small batches in research and development
- Temperature-controlled stirring of reaction solutions with PT1000 monitoring
- Stirring low- to medium-viscosity samples at high speeds
- Laboratory experiments with documented speed and temperature curves via labworldsoft
Selection guide: the MICROSTAR/MINISTAR series at a glance
Twelve models make up the IKA MICROSTAR and MINISTAR series, six in the control version and six in the identically constructed digital version. The number in the model name indicates the maximum torque in Ncm in each case, and control and digital differ in display and additional functions, not in power class.
| Model | Series | Max. torque | Display | Timer | Temperature measurement | Bluetooth/WPAN |
| MICROSTAR 7.5 control (this product) | 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 | 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) | 5 l |
| Max. torque at the stirring shaft | 7.5 Ncm |
| Speed range | 0/30 to 2,000 rpm |
| Speed setting accuracy | ±1 rpm |
| Max. viscosity | 4,000 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 |
| Timer setting range | 0 to 6,000 min |
| Temperature measuring range | -10 to 350 °C |
| Housing material | Coated cast aluminium / thermoplastic |
| Permissible ambient temperature / humidity | 5 to 40 °C / 80 % |
| Protection class | IP 54 (DIN EN 60529) |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 60 x 173 x 136 mm |
| Weight | 1.18 kg |
| Connection values | 100 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 32 W |
Scope of delivery
- MICROSTAR 7.5 control, stirrer (basic unit)
- Stirring shaft guard R 300
- Fixing screws for the stirring shaft guard (2 pieces)
- Temperature sensor H 67.60, stainless steel (PT1000)
- Chuck key
Warranty and procurement service
IKA grants a manufacturer's warranty of 2 years on the MICROSTAR 7.5 control, extended to 10 years when registered at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. For stirring elements, additional temperature sensors or a stand, the procurement service of LT Laborhandel takes care of putting the order together; the entire range of stirring and mixing technology is available in the shop.