IKA RC 5 basic recirculating chiller, high-performance laboratory chiller, 0004181000

According to IKA, the coating of the condenser serves as additional splinter protection if the glass breaks under vacuum. The IKA RV 3 V-C rotary evaporator is built on the same drive and heating bath combination as the RV 3 V base package, but replaces the uncoated glassware with coated vertical glassware RV 10.10. The RV 3 eco drive unit with manual lift and the HB eco S099 water heating bath up to 99 °C remain identical, supplemented by an additional NS 29 clamp for the coated glassware. For training laboratories or workstations with higher safety requirements, this is an obvious extra cost compared with the uncoated base package. Selection guide: RV 3, RV 8 or RV 10, and which specification level?Within the RV 3 series, the RV 3 V and RV 3 V-C differ only in the glassware version: uncoated for the RV 3 V, coated for the RV 3 V-C. Both share the drive, heating bath, speed range and heating temperature range up to 99 °C. Anyone who needs higher temperatures up to 180 °C will only find this specification from the RV 8 series onwards. The following overview classifies the five common complete packages of the RV series. Model designationIKA RV 3 V  |  RV 3 V-C  |  RV 8 V  |  RV 10 digital V Starter Solution  |  RV 10 auto pro V-C Liftmanual | manual | manual (hand lift) | motor with safety stop | motor with safety stop Control leveleco | eco | heating bath with digital display | digital | auto, with integrated vacuum controller Condenser coatinguncoated | coated | uncoated | uncoated | coated Cooling surface1,500 cm² for all five versions Speed range20 to 300 rpm | 20 to 300 rpm | 5 to 300 rpm | 5 to 280 rpm | 5 to 300 rpm Stroke150 mm  |  150 mm  |  120 mm  |  140 mm  |  140 mm Heating temperature rangeRoom temp. to 99 °C | Room temp. to 99 °C | Room temp. to 180 °C | Room temp. to 180 °C | Room temp. to 180 °C Vacuum pump in setno | no | no | yes, VACSTAR lite with VC 10 lite controller | yes, VACSTAR digital Recirculating chiller in setno | no | no | yes, RC 2 lite | no Differentiation within the RV familyAnyone who can do without the glass coating and would like to save a little will find, in the IKA RV 3 V rotary evaporator, the same drive and heating bath combination with uncoated glassware. Anyone who needs higher heating bath temperatures up to 180 °C and a wider speed range is better served by the IKA RV 8 V. For laboratories that also want an integrated vacuum pump in the set, the Pro version IKA RV 3 pro V-C Complete rotary evaporator is the next step up. Since the RV 3 V-C includes neither a vacuum pump nor a recirculating chiller, we recommend the IKA RC 2 lite recirculating chiller, which according to the manufacturer is expressly intended for cooling rotary evaporators. Anyone who is unsure whether the coating is really needed in their own laboratory can compare the two RV 3 versions directly using the identical technical data and base the decision solely on the glass question. Typical applicationsThe RV 3 V-C rotary evaporator is suitable for the same applications as the uncoated base package, with the additional safety aspect of the glass coating: Routine solvent evaporation and recovery where additional splinter protection is wanted when working under vacuum Concentrating aqueous samples and extracts as part of sample preparation Teaching and training laboratories in which coated glass is required or recommended for safety reasons Budget-oriented equipping of second or replacement workstations with higher safety requirements Chemistry, pharmaceuticals, bioindustry, research and development, production and quality assurance, and plant engineering as the fields of application named by the manufacturer Manual vacuum control and the role of the glass coatingAs with the uncoated RV 3 V, pressure control without an integrated vacuum controller lies with the separately procured vacuum pump or an upstream vacuum controller. Applying the vacuum slowly and step by step at the start of the process reduces the risk of bumping and mechanical stress on the glass. This is exactly where the coating of the RV 10.10 glassware comes in: it does not replace careful operation, but in the unlikely event of glass breakage under vacuum it serves, according to IKA, as additional splinter protection if the glass breaks under vacuum. Use, installation and maintenanceThe drive unit is designed for ambient temperatures of 5 to 40 °C and a relative humidity of up to 80 %, degree of protection IP 20 according to DIN EN 60529. The manual lift requires somewhat more attention than a motorised lift when raising and lowering the glassware. The additional NS 29 clamp secures the coated RV 10.10 glassware and should be checked regularly for a firm fit, so that the glassware stays securely fixed. The HB eco water heating bath should be checked regularly for water level and limescale deposits. The RV 10.8001 seal on the vapour duct is a wearing part and should be the first thing to check if vacuum tightness declines. The drive unit is operated at 100 to 240 volts at 50 or 60 hertz and draws up to 1,400 watts, so a normal laboratory socket is sufficient for operation. Since the coating is a surface layer on the glass, gentle handling without abrasive aids is advisable when cleaning, so that it reliably keeps its protective function over the entire service life of the glassware and is not damaged prematurely by mechanical abrasion. Technical details Condenser typeupright (vertical, coated) Cooling surface1,500 cm² Coatingyes Motor principleDC Speed range20 to 300 rpm Speed tolerance (<100 rpm / >100 rpm)±1 rpm / ±1 % Liftmanual Stroke150 mm Heating temperature rangeRoom temp. to 99 °C Permissible ambient temperature range5 to 40 °C Permissible relative humidity80 % IP rating according to DIN EN 60529IP 20 Voltage / frequency100 to 240 V / 50/60 Hz Device power consumption1,400 W Scope of deliveryThe package includes the RV 3 eco drive unit, the HB eco water heating bath and the coated vertical glassware RV 10.10 (ident no. 0003755400) together with the additional NS 29 clamp (ident no. 0003683300). A vacuum pump and a recirculating chiller are not part of the scope of delivery. 1 x RV 3 eco drive unit 1 x HB eco S099 water heating bath, up to 99 °C, with digital temperature display and carrying handles 1 x RV 10.10 glassware, vertical, coated (ident no. 0003755400) 1 x RV 10.88 clamp NS 29 (ident no. 0003683300) 1 x RV 10.70 vapour duct tube (NS 29/32) 1 x RV 10.8001 seal WarrantyManufacturer’s warranty from IKA: 2 years, extended to 5 years upon registration at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase.Regulatory informationThe RV 3 V-C is an electrical device and is therefore subject to the WEEE Directive, implemented in Germany by the Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG), registered under IKA number DE 66784213. At the end of its service life, the statutory take-back obligation applies, and disposal with household waste is excluded. What is in the set, what is still missing?The drive, heating bath and coated glassware are already covered by the RV 3 V-C, but for operation under vacuum a vacuum pump of its own is missing, and for a closed cooling circuit a recirculating chiller such as the IKA RC 2 lite. Anyone who can foresee needing higher heating bath temperatures or an integrated vacuum pump should rather go straight to the RV 8 V or to the Pro version RV 3 pro V-C Complete than retrofit, since the heating bath and drive cannot be replaced afterwards. The extra cost compared with the uncoated RV 3 V is limited to the glassware, and all other investment decisions for vacuum pump and chiller are identical for both versions. Anyone who already operates an uncoated RV 3 V in the laboratory and wants to procure a second device with higher safety requirements can share the vacuum pump and recirculating chiller unchanged between both devices, since the connected load does not change. Frequently asked questions Why is the glassware coated?The coating of the RV 10.10 vertical glassware offers additional splinter protection should the glass break under vacuum. Is a vacuum pump included in the scope of delivery?No, the package contains the drive, heating bath and glassware. A vacuum pump has to be procured separately for operation under vacuum. How hot does the heating bath get?The HB eco water heating bath heats from room temperature up to 99 °C. For higher temperatures, the RV 8 V with oil heating bath is more suitable. How does the device differ from the RV 3 V?Drive, heating bath and speed range are identical. The only difference is the coated instead of uncoated glassware together with the additional NS 29 clamp. Which recirculating chiller suits this device?The manufacturer expressly names the cooling of rotary evaporators as a field of application for the IKA RC 2 lite. How is the lift operated?The lift is manual, with a stroke of 150 mm, without a motor or programming. Is the extra cost compared with the uncoated model worthwhile?That depends on the safety requirements of the respective workstation. Technically, the drive, heating bath and speed range are identical in both versions. Is the additional NS 29 clamp only needed for this device?It belongs specifically to the coated RV 10.10 glassware and is therefore part of the scope of delivery of the RV 3 V-C, but not of the uncoated RV 3 V. Individual requirements & procurement serviceWe will gladly support you with suitable vacuum pumps, recirculating chillers, spare glassware or wearing parts such as the vapour duct seal through our procurement service.