Description
The Isotemp 210 is a temperature-controlled benchtop water bath designed for precise incubation and heating of samples in laboratory settings, using digital temperature control for reliable, stable heating. It’s suitable for industrial, clinical, pharmaceutical, or biomedical procedures, and is part of Fisher’s general-purpose (non-shaking) water bath series.
The unit is built around a stainless steel reservoir with a hinged cover, giving it a compact benchtop footprint while still holding a full 10 L of fluid. Its PID-based digital controller is designed to hold temperature tightly and consistently, which makes it a common choice for applications where repeatable heating matters — things like enzyme reactions, cell culture warming, reagent thawing, and general sample incubation. Because it can run with the cover either open or closed, it offers some flexibility between higher-temperature, closed-system work and lower-temperature, easy-access tasks.
Beyond its core heating function, the 210 is built with day-to-day lab use in mind: a low-profile, front-facing control panel keeps hands away from the hot bath surface, a built-in drain pump makes emptying and cleaning the reservoir straightforward, and the corrosion-resistant exterior is meant to hold up to routine wiping down and incidental splashes. It’s a non-shaking model, so it’s best suited to static heating and incubation rather than applications that require agitation.
Features:
- Microprocessor PID temperature control: PID (Proportional-Integral-Derivative) control constantly adjusts heating output based on the difference between the set point and actual temperature, minimizing overshoot and keeping the bath steady rather than cycling on/off.
- Digital display with 0.1°C resolution: Lets users read and set temperatures precisely, in either °C or °F, from across the room.
- Low-profile, front-panel controls: Controls sit at the front of the unit rather than the top or back, making it easier and safer to operate without reaching over hot water.
- Dual thermostats: A backup safety thermostat shuts off heating if the primary control fails, preventing thermal runaway (uncontrolled overheating).
- Hinged stainless-steel gable cover with fins: The angled cover directs hot vapor away from the user’s hands; it can prop open at 90° or lift off entirely for larger glassware.
- Dry-run protection: Heating elements are designed not to burn out if the bath is accidentally run without fluid, protecting the unit from a common lab mistake.
- Built-in drain pump: Allows the reservoir to be emptied without lifting or tipping the unit, simplifying cleaning and fluid changes.
- Corrosion-resistant acrylic enamel exterior: The coating resists chemical splashes and repeated cleaning, extending the unit’s usable life; the exterior also stays cool to the touch during operation.
- CSA approved: Certified by the Canadian Standards Association, confirming the unit meets recognized electrical and safety standards.
Specifications:
- Capacity: 10 L (2-5/8 gal.)
- Temperature range (cover open): Ambient to 60°C
- Temperature range (cover closed): Ambient to 100°C (212°F)
- Temperature accuracy @ 37°C: ±0.5°C
- Temperature uniformity @ 37°C: ±0.24°C
- Temperature stability @ 37°C: ±0.5°C
- Control type: PID
- Reservoir dimensions (L×W×D): 12-7/8 × 11-3/4 × 6 in. (33 × 30 × 15 cm)
- Overall dimensions (L×W×H): 16-3/8 × 15-3/8 × 8-7/8 in. (42 × 39 × 23 cm)
- Shipping weight: 16-1/2 lb. (7.5 kg)
- Electrical: 120 VAC or 230 VAC ±10%, 50/60 Hz (check nameplate for your specific unit)
- Construction: Hinged stainless-steel cover, stainless steel reservoir
