Optima TC120
The Grant TC120 series of digital heating circulating baths for general applications requiring precision temperature control in the range of -15°C to 120°C.
The TC120 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 -15°C to 120°C
- Stability ±0.05ºC / Uniformity ±0.1ºC
- Tank options 5L to 38L
- Simple, intuitive user interface: dial and two function buttons
- 3 programmable temperature presets
- Clear, bright 4 digit LED display
- Low level protection and adjustable over temperature cut out
- Countdown timer with audible alarm
Applications
- Clinical, Microbiology and Pathology labs – media tempering, thawing and incubating samples
- University research – temperature control of spectrophotometers and refractometers and jacketed vessells
- Industrial labs – temperature probe calibration, water analysis, QC testing product, petrochemical testing, material testing, milk sample testing
Specifications
Optima TC120 | |
| Dimensions (h x d x w) | 333 x 172 x 141mm |
| Stability (DIN 12876) @70ºC | 0.05±ºC |
| Uniformity (DIN 12876) @70ºC | 0.1±ºC |
| Setting resolution | 0.1ºC |
| Display | 4 digit LED |
| Timer function | 1 minutes to 99 hours 59 minutes |
| No. of temperature presets | 3 |
| Re-calibration points | 2 |
| Socket for external probe (TXPEP, TXSEP) | – |
| Communications interface | |
| Programmable | – |
| Relays | – |
| Safety – over temperature | Adjustable cut-out |
| Fluid level – float | • |
| Language options | – |
| Alarms (can be configured to switch a relay) | High (no relay) |
| Heater power – 230V | 1290W |
| Heater power – 120V1440W | 1440W |
| Electrical power – 230V | 1400 (50-60Hz) |
| Electrical power – 120V | 1500 (50-60Hz) |
| Height above tank rim | 20mm |
| Depth below tank rim | 135mm |
| Maximum pressure (water) | 210mbar |
| Maximum flow (water) | 16L/min |
| Pump connector 6mm bore | Fits 9mm inner diameter tubing |
| Pump connector 11mm bore | Fits 15mm inner diameter tubing |
| Weight | 2.3kg |
Products in range
Model Number | Unit Size | |
 | TC120-ST5 | 5 L |
 | TC120-ST12 | 12 L |
 | TC120-ST18 | 18 L |
| TC120-ST26 | 26 L |
 | TC120-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
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 / plastic 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.
