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Block Heaters and Chillers with Remote Control

For applications where a block heater or chiller needs to be sited inside a fume hood, laminar flow cabinet or within an automated system, control at the unit is not always possible.

The RHB20 block heater and the RIC20 block chiller/heater by Torrey Pines can be configured, controlled and monitored remotely without a PC, using the MIC20 controller.

MIC20 remote control for dry block heater chillers with blocks for heating microtubes and centrifuge tubes
The MIC20 remote controller (centre) can control the RHB20 heating dry block (left) or the RIC20 heating/chilling dry block (right)

These flexible units are compatible with a wide range of blocks to suit virtually all tubes, and the wide temperature bands mean a huge range of applications can be adressed;

The Remote Controller – MIC20

  • Set or collect all the current parameters from the block heater / chiller without using a PC
  • Battery operated for flexible positioning (mains power supply available as an accessory)
  • Display the current set point, current temperature or timer value
  • Change the set point or timer
  • Set and check calibration values
  • 12 month warranty

MIC20 remote controller

The Block Heater – RHB20

  • From ambient to +120°C
  • Settable to 0.1°C with accuracy of ±0.2°C
  • Rugged resistance heater for long life
  • Can be programmed for complex temperature and time profiles
  • Threaded holes in the casing base for mounting into robotic systems
  • 26 standard sample blocks available to suit a wide range of tubes
  • Custom blocks available on request
RHB20 block heater to heat microtubes
RHB20 block heater with block for 1.5ml microtubes

The Block Heater / Chiller – RIC20

  • From -10°C to +100°C
  • Settable to 0.1°C with accuracy of ±0.2°C
  • Peltier element for active chilling and heating
  • Programmable for complex temperature and time profiles
  • 26 standard sample blocks available to suit a wide range of tubes
  • Custom blocks available on request

RIC20 block heater chiller

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