IKA RV 10 digital pro V-C Complete Rotary Evaporator, Complete Set with Heating Bath, Vacuum Pump and Recirculating Cooler, up to 280 rpm, 0010012326

The RV 10 digital pro V-C Complete combines a motorised lift and an RS-232 interface for remote control via labworldsoft into a complete set: The drive unit, HB digital heating bath, VACSTAR digital vacuum pump with VC 10 lite vacuum controller and RC 2 lite recirculating chiller are all supplied in a single order. Unlike the auto-line, there is no integrated controller to regulate the vacuum automatically; instead, the separate VC 10 lite takes on this task. Anyone looking for a digitally controlled RV-10 complete set without the top-of-the-range auto-line configuration will find this set to be the manually configurable alternative.

Motorised lift and safety features

The motorised lift, with a stroke of 140 millimetres, automatically raises the evaporator piston out of the heating bath via the safety-stop function in the event of a power cut. Individually adjustable safety temperature circuits, dry-run protection and adjustable end-position detection provide additional protection against glass breakage. A soft start and alternating right-left rotation in interval mode protect sensitive samples, whilst a timer function controls the distillation timings.

Vacuum pump, condenser and glassware set

The VACSTAR digital vacuum pump achieves a minimum vacuum of 2 millibars and is controlled via the supplied VC 10 lite vacuum controller, which accepts setpoints manually or via a programme and also controls the recirculating cooler. The coated RV 10.10 vertical glass set utilises the cooling surface area of 1,500 square centimetres via a specially developed glass guide. The RC 2 lite cools to minus 10 degrees Celsius at 0.35 bar with a cooling capacity of 400 watts via a stainless steel mesh filter, using the natural refrigerant R290. The heating bath is controlled via an infrared interface from the control unit.

Typical applications

• Distillation processes subject to documentation requirements, where the RS-232 interface is required for remote control via labworldsoft
• Automated flask lifting as a safety feature for unattended runs
• Chemistry, pharmaceuticals and the bioindustry with varying distillation tasks up to a heating bath temperature of 180 degrees Celsius
• Laboratories looking for a digitally controlled complete set without the highest level of automation

Selection guide: an overview of the Complete and Starter sets

Within the digital range, this set differs from the two ‘double’ variants in that it has a single drive unit instead of two. Compared with the ‘auto’ range, it lacks the integrated vacuum controller, but features the RS-232 interface for labworldsoft. Across all series, the main differences lie in the heating bath temperature, speed range and the number of drive units per peripheral.

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• RV 10 digital per drive unit (base unit), ID no. 0010012326
• HB digital heating bath, ID No. 0020016334
• RV 10.10 vertical glass set, coated, ID no. on request
• VC 10 lite vacuum controller, ID no. 0020111998
• VACSTAR digital vacuum pump, ID No. 0020016236
• Support rod VC 10.400, ID No. on request
• Circulating cooler RC 2 lite, ID No. 0025006624
• Hose set RV 10.5005, ID No. 0020000552
• Cable, type designation on request

Warranty and procurement service

The IKA manufacturer’s warranty applies to the drive unit and the heating bath: 2 years, extended to 5 years upon registration at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. For the VACSTAR digital vacuum pump, VC 10 lite vacuum controller and RC 2 lite recirculating chiller, the 2+1 warranty level applies; upon registration, this is 3 years instead of 5. For a second set of glassware or replacement flasks, the LT Laborhandel procurement service will put together the appropriate set.