Description
HB120-S Digital Heating Dry BathProduct Type: Temperature control instrument
Research-grade temperature control platform
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TAILORED SOLUTIONS FOR RESEARCH
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Supplier: Atomfair
Brand: ATOMFAIR®
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Operate the HB120-S within an ambient temperature range of 10 to 40 °C and relative humidity below 80% to prevent condensation and electrical hazards. Ensure the power supply matches the specified 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz rating and avoid placing the instrument near flammable materials or in confined spaces without adequate ventilation.
- Ambient Operating Conditions: Operate the HB120-S only in environments with ambient temperature between 10 and 40 °C and relative humidity below 80% to maintain performance and safety.
- Power Supply Requirements: Connect the instrument to a grounded power source matching the specified 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz rating to prevent electrical damage.
- Temperature Setting Range: Do not set the target temperature below 15 °C as the device lacks active cooling capability.
- Block Compatibility: Use only Atomfair-approved heating blocks or modules to ensure proper thermal contact and avoid instrument damage.
- Timer Configuration: Set the timer within the 0 min to 99 h 59 min range and verify the countdown to prevent unintended extended heating.
Place the HB120-S on a stable, level surface away from flammable materials and ensure the power cord is connected to a grounded outlet. Select the appropriate heating block for your sample vessels and insert it into the dry bath before powering on.
Required Equipment: Heating block, Sample vessels, Power cord
- Place the instrument
Place the HB120-S on a stable, level surface with adequate clearance for ventilation. - Insert heating block
Insert the appropriate heating block into the dry bath well. - Connect power
Connect the power cord to a grounded electrical outlet. - Set temperature
Set the target temperature using the control panel within the range of 15 to 120 °C. - Set timer
Set the incubation timer using the control panel within the range of 0 min to 99 h 59 min. - Confirm settings and heat
Confirm the temperature and timer settings, then allow the instrument to heat to the set temperature. - Load samples
Once the set temperature is reached, load sample vessels into the preheated block.
What is the temperature uniformity and accuracy of the HB120-S at typical incubation temperatures, and how does it affect reproducibility?
The HB120-S offers temperature control accuracy of ±0.5 °C and uniformity of ±0.5 °C at 37 °C. This level of precision supports reproducible enzyme reactions, nucleic-acid workflows, and protein handling where tight thermal control is critical. However, the instrument is a heating-only dry bath with a range from room temperature +5 to 120 °C, so cooling below ambient is not supported.
Which heating blocks or sample modules are compatible with the HB120-S Digital Heating Dry Bath, and what should be verified before ordering?
The product description explicitly advises to confirm compatible heating blocks, modules, or sample vessels before ordering, but does not list specific block part numbers or formats. Users must consult the Atomfair technical sales team for method-specific incubation, heating, or module matching requirements. The unit accepts various block formats, but compatibility depends on sample vessel type and tube dimensions.
What are the electrical requirements and environmental operating conditions for installing the HB120-S in a laboratory?
The HB120-S requires a power supply of 110/220 V, 50/60 Hz (dual voltage compatible) and draws 170 W. It must be operated in an ambient temperature of 10 to 40 °C with relative humidity below 80%. The compact footprint is 175 x 290 x 85 mm and weight is 3 kg, so it fits on standard benchtops. No additional ventilation or cooling infrastructure is needed, but the unit should be placed on a stable, non-flammable surface.
The HB120-S Digital Heating Dry Bath offers reliable dry-block heating with ±0.5°C accuracy and a range up to 120°C, making it suitable for common molecular biology and biochemistry incubation workflows. However, users must select compatible heating blocks separately and cannot perform sub-ambient incubation.
Positive
- Dry-block heating with ±0.5°C accuracy: Provides stable, reproducible incubation for enzyme reactions, nucleic acid workflows, and protein handling with temperature control accuracy and uniformity of ±0.5°C.
- Wide temperature range up to 120°C: Covers Room temperature +5 to 120°C, suitable for diverse applications from sample warming to high-temperature block heating for denaturation or inactivation steps.
Trade-offs
- Requires compatible heating block selection: User must confirm block or module format and sample vessel size compatibility before ordering; the instrument does not include a universal block.
- No active cooling below ambient: Temperature control is limited to heating above ambient; minimum set temperature is 15°C, which is above typical room temperature, so it cannot cool samples or maintain sub-ambient incubation.
Every advanced material, component, equipment, and instrument in our catalog is backed by rigorous testing. We maintain strict internal quality management frameworks and align with CE conformity metrics to deliver transparent, reproducible performance data via our public open-science repository.
To request raw batch performance data, submit formal vendor registration paperwork, or execute a fast-turnaround R&D manufacturing loop, contact us at inquiry@atomfair.com.
Item is dispatched under the Atomfair Shipping & Delivery Framework (Free worldwide shipping on orders over $59 USD). Return is governed by the Atomfair Return & Refund Policy (7-day technical return window).
