Optima T100
Optima T100 Heated Circulating Bath
The Grant T100 series of general purpose heating circulating baths offer accurate temperate control for straightforward applications in the range of 0°C to 100°C.
The T100 heating circulator can be used in combination with any Grant stainless steel or with a T-CLAMP for independent use of virtually any vertical sided tank.
- Cooling/heating range 0°C to 100°C
- Stability ±0.05ºC / Uniformity ±0.1ºC
- Tank options 5L to 38L
- 3 programmable temperature presets
- Low liquid protection and fixed over temperature cut-out
- Visual alarm – alerts you when your attention is required
- Clear, bright 4 digit LED display
Applications
- Clinical, Microbiology and Pathology labs – media tempering, thawing and incubating samples
- Teaching labs, higher education/universities – practical demonstration/experimentation, sample preparation
Specifications
Optima T100 Heated Circulating Bath | |
| Dimensions (h x d x w) | 333 x 172 x 120mm |
| Stability (DIN 12876) @70ºC | 0.05±ºC |
| Uniformity (DIN 12876) @70ºC | 0.1±ºC |
| Setting resolution | 0.1ºC |
| Display | 4 digit LED |
| Timer function | – |
| No. of temperature presets | 3 |
| Re-calibration points | 2 |
| Socket for external probe (TXPEP, TXSEP) | – |
| Communications interface | – |
| Programmable | – |
| Relays | – |
| Safety – over temperature | Fixed |
| Fluid level – float | • |
| Language options | – |
| Alarms (can be configured to switch a relay) | – |
| Heater power – 230V | 1290W |
| Heater power – 120V | 1440W |
| Electrical power – 230V | 1400 (50-60Hz) |
| Electrical power – 120V | 1500 (50-60Hz) |
| Height above tank rim | 200mm |
| Depth below tank rim | 135mm |
| Maximum pressure (water) | – |
| Maximum flow (water) | – |
| Pump connector 6mm bore | – |
| Pump connector 9mm bore | – |
| Weight | 2.1kg |
Products in range
Model Number | Unit Size | |
 | T100-ST5 | 5 L |
 | T100-ST12 | 12 L |
 | T100-ST18 | 18 L |
| T100-ST26 | 26 L |
| T100-ST38 | 38 L |
Accessories
Accessory Cooling
Optional accessory cooling systems
Part No | Description |
| C1G | 0ºC to 40ºC** |
| C2G | -15ºC to 40ºC*** |
Accessory Notes
** The cooling coil can be continuously immersed in liquids up to 100ºC with the cooler switched off and may be used to cool liquid down from 100ºC but it is not designed for continuous operation above 40ºC.
*** Minimum operating temperature without accessory cooling is ambient +5ºC (amb.+ 15ºC for ST5 tanks).
Bridge Plates
For use with stainless steel tanks
Part No | Description |
| T-BTS | Bridge plate replacement fits T Optima heating circulator models to ST5 tank |
| T-BTL | Bridge plate replacement fits T Optima heating circulator models to ST12, 18, 26 & 38 tanks |
Clamp
To attach heating circulators to any vertical sided tank
Part No | Description |
| T-CLAMP | Allows heating circulator to be attached to virtually any vertical sided vessel with a maximum wall thickness of 35mm for rectangular tanks, 30mm for circular tanks (300mm diameter), and capacity up to 50L |
Heated Circulating Bath – Lids
To help reduce evaporation / heat loss and avoid sample contamination*
Part No | Description |
| STL5 | Flat stainless steel lid for 5L bath |
| STL12 | Gabled, hinged (removable) stainless steel lid for 12L bath |
| STL26 | Gabled, hinged (removable) stainless steel lid for 18L and 26L bath |
| STL38 | Gabled, hinged (removable) stainless steel lid for 38L bath |
Accessory Notes
* Between operating temperatures 60ºC and 100ºC and below room temperature a lid or layer of polypropylene spheres should be used.
Heated Circulating Bath – Racks
To optimise available bath capacity.
Part No | Tube size | Capacity |
| VR-13 | Ø10-13 mm | 65 |
| VR-19 | Ø16-19 mm | 36 |
| VR-24 | Ø24 mm | 23 |
| VR-30 | Ø30 mm | 14 |
| VR-SE | 0.5 ml | 102 |
| VR-LE | 1.5ml | 75 |
| QR-13 | Ø10-13 mm | 30 |
| QR-19 | Ø16-19 mm | 16 |
| QR-24 | Ø24 mm | 10 |
| QR-30 | Ø30 mm | 5 |
| QR-SE | 0.5 ml | 44 |
| QR-LE | 1.5 ml | 35 |
Accessory Notes
Number of racks accommodated in stainless steel baths:
5 litres: 1 x QR
12 litres: 2 x VR
18 litres: 4 x VR
26 litres: 4 x VR
38 litres: 6 x VR
Liquid Sanitiser – SANIT1
New liquid stabiliser for the prevention of bacterial growth, fungal growth and slime in water baths.
Part No | Description |
| SANIT1 | 4x 1L bottles with measuring cup included |
Polypropylene Spheres
Ideal alternative to a lid*
Part No | Description | Packs per bath |
| PS-20 | Pack of 300 polypropylene spheres | 1 x 5/12L, 2 x 18/26L, 3 x 38L |
Accessory Notes
* Between operating temperatures 60ºC and 100ºC and below room temperature a lid or layer of polypropylene spheres should be used.
Pump Connectors
Optional
Optional
Part No | Description |
| P-M6 | Replacement plastic pump inlet/outlet connector. Fits tubing 9mm inner dia. Temperature range -50 to 200ºC |
| P-M11 | Replacement plastic pump inlet/outlet connector. Fits tubing 15mm inner dia. Temperature range -50 to 200ºC |
Raised Shelves
To allow accommodation of shallow vessels
Part No | Description |
| RS14 | For 12L bath |
| RS22 | For 18L bath |
| RS28 | For 26L or 38L bath |
| RS38 | For 38L bath |
Vertical Turbine Pump
Low noise, compact design. Supplied with pipe connections and special lid for fitting to tanks, pipe bore 12.7mm.
Part No | Description |
| VTP1-LT | Maximum pressure 1000 mbar, Maximum flow 9 L/min |
| VTP2-LT | Maximum pressure 1650 mbar, Maximum flow 12 L/min |
Accessory Notes
Required only where application demands a higher pressure than that delivered by the internal pump to maintain flow.
