IKA USB WD wireless dongle for RCT basic magnetic stirrers, USB-C, 0020123620

The IKA USB WD USB dongle (MPN 0020123620) acts as a sophisticated mechatronic communication interface and forms the link to the wireless IKA laboratory environment. By simply plugging it into the base unit, this ultra-compact dongle specifically enhances the IKA RCT basic heating magnetic stirrer with modern, wireless functionality. In networked B2B laboratory set-ups and automated testing processes, the wireless acquisition of process data is a crucial factor in increasing flexibility, eliminating trip hazards caused by broken cables, and keeping the workspace in the fume cupboard or safety cabinet as clean and tidy as possible.

Seamless networking and device-to-device communication

From a technical perspective, the USB WD enables a stable wireless connection between the magnetic stirrer and innovative IKA Wireless sensors such as the Pt.Wireless or the ETS D7 wireless contact thermometer. It also supports a direct, bidirectional connection to the IKA app. Laboratories thus benefit from flexible data acquisition and the option to visualise transient temperature and pH readings wirelessly and to log them seamlessly via the established laboratory software labworldsoft. Furthermore, the dongle paves the way for intelligent device-to-device communication, in which various laboratory instruments on the network interact reliably with one another to autonomously control complex synthesis or mixing processes.

Compact system architecture for routine industrial operation

The USB WD’s electronic assembly is designed for maximum efficiency in the smallest possible space. Weighing just 11 grams and with compact dimensions, the dongle blends unobtrusively into the device design without mechanically obstructing neighbouring interfaces or work surfaces. Power is supplied fully automatically at a DC voltage of 5 volts directly via the magnetic stirrer’s integrated, future-proof USB-C port. The robust housing is resistant to transient environmental conditions within the laboratory and has been validated for reliable continuous operation under demanding conditions.

Technical details

Wireless & Communication Data

• Product designation: USB WD
• Function: Extension for wireless communication functions
• Communication range: Up to 20 metres (depending on the building)
• Supported system components: IKA wireless sensors (Pt.Wireless), ETS D7 and the IKA app
• Device networking: Support for wireless device-to-device communication

Electronics & interfaces

• Interface type: USB-C
• DC voltage: 5 V=

Dimensions & Weight

• Width: 18 mm
• Depth: 38.5 mm
• Height: 10 mm
• Net weight: 0.011 kg (11 grams)

Environmental data & resilience

• Minimum permissible ambient temperature: +5 degrees Celsius
• Permissible ambient temperature (max.): +40 degrees Celsius
• Permissible relative humidity: Up to 80 per cent

Contents of the package

• 1 x IKA USB WD wireless dongle (MPN: 0020123620)
• 1 x Quick Start Guide / Safety Instructions

Individual requirements & accessories

To fully utilise the wireless functionality of the IKA USB WD, we recommend integrating the following system components from our B2B laboratory portfolio:

• Compatible stirrer drives: Specially developed for the IKA RCT basic magnetic stirrer for wireless retrofitting.
• Wireless sensors: IKA Pt.Wireless (MPN 0025008369) or IKA ETS-D7 Wireless Sensor (MPN 0025008370) for precise wireless measurement of temperature and pH values directly within the medium.
• Software validation: labworldsoft (LWS) laboratory software for centralised, PC-based documentation and configuration of all transient measurement curves. Make use of our technical procurement service for the digital transformation of your laboratory workstations.