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Optima™ heated circulating

baths and circulators
A cost-effective range of multi-purpose systems combining Grant’s legendary quality and
reliability. Precise temperature control for a wide range of laboratory applications.

• Accurate and safe temperature control – for samples and users

• Intuitive programming and thoughtful design features
– makes working with Grant heated circulating baths and circulators easy
• Robust, durable construction – for longevity, reliability and long-term low cost of
ownership
• A complete range – 32 models to cover basic through to sophisticated needs, each
model represents excellent value for money

TXF200-ST38

T100-ST5
TX150-ST26

TX150-ST18
TC120-ST12

Model selection (operating temperature)

Any of the four Grant Optima™ heated circulators can be combined with any of eight Grant tanks (five stainless steel
and three plastic) to provide a choice of 32 models. The colour-coded summary table on page 1.6 shows you the
temperature range of each combination.

The following pages showcase examples of popular combinations for different requirements.

Liquids
We recommend the following liquids for use in Grant baths:
-50°C to 30°C: Silicone oil - low viscosity (Bayer silicone M3)
-30°C to 30°C: 50% water, 50% antifreeze (inhibited ethylene glycol)
0°C to 30°C: 80% water, 20% antifreeze (inhibited ethylene glycol)
5°C to 99.9°C: Water
70°C to 150°C: Silicone fluid (viscosity ~20cS, flash point ≥230°C, fire point ≥280°C)
70°C to 200°C: Silicone fluid (viscosity 50cS, flash point ≥285°C, fire point ≥340°C)

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Heated circulating baths » T100, TC120, TX150 and TXF200

Optima™ Heated circulators

T100, TC120, TX150 and TXF200

The versatile Optima™ heating circulator range consists of 4 models - two general purpose:
T100 and TC120 and two advanced models: TX150 and TXF200. Combine any of the four
models with a Grant stainless steel or plastic tank or use independently with a clamp.
General purpose digital Advanced digital

T100: ambient +5 to 100ºC* TC120: ambient +5 to 120ºC* TX150: ambient +5 to 150ºC* TXF200: ambient +5 to 200ºC*

T100 / TC120 TX150 / TXF200

Features Benefits Features Benefits
Excellent temperature stability and Excellent temperature stability and
Stability ±0.05°C. temperature control for demanding Stability ±0.01°C. temperature control for demanding
applications. applications.
All key parameters visible on home
Easy to view from a distance for
Clear, bright 4 digit LED display. Large, bright full colour display. screen for instant reassurance of
instant reassurance of unit status.
unit status.
Easy and quick to set temperature
Simple, intuitive user interface: dial Icon driven home screen via a dial Intuitive, quick and easy, language
and access menus. Minimal product
and two function buttons. and two function buttons. independent.
training required.
Circulation of temperature control High performance integral pump Conveniently circulate temperature
Integral pump for external
fluids to external apparatus / for external circulation. TXF200 has control fluids to external apparatus /
circulation (TC120).
equipment. variable speed. equipment.
Programming/temperature profiling Easy and quick to configure
Conveniently converts vessels into
Model available with/without clamp (TX150, 1 program with 30 temperature profiles to suit basic
a stirred bath, offering excellent
(T-clamp). segments, TXF200 10 programs and advanced applications.
versatility.
with 100 segments). Programming direct on TXF200.
Model available with/without clamp Conveniently converts vessels
Unit will cut-out when liquid level is
Low-liquid detection (float switch). into stirred bath, offering excellent
too low for operation. (T-clamp). versatility.
Unit will cut-out when liquid level
User adjustable over temperature Independent safety feature and is too low for operation. Peace of
Low-liquid detection (float switch).
dial (TC120). sample protection. mind that the unit will safely operate
unattended.
Calibrate the TX150/TXF200 at any
5 temperatures against a precision
Fixed over temperature (T100). Independent safety feature. 5 point user calibration. reference thermometer. Provides
optimum accuracy at temperatures
important to the user.
Alerts you when your attention is User adjustable over temperature Independent safety feature and
Visual alarm.
required. dial. sample protection.
Provides optimum accuracy at Display with a choice of 5
2 point user calibration. -
temperatures important to the user. languages (EN, DE, FR, ES & IT).
Allows connection to PC or laptop
Countdown timer (TC120). Offers convenient reaction timing. USB/RS232 interface.
for programming or data logging.

Applications: • Clinical, microbiology and pathology labs - media tempering, thawing & incubating samples
• University research - temperature control of spectrophotometers, refractometers and
jacketed vessels
• Industrial labs - temperature probe calibration, water analysis, QC testing product,
petrochemical testing, material testing, milk sample testing

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Heated circulating baths » TC120-ST12 mid range example

Showcase 1 – mid range example

Model TC120-ST12* range 0°C to 120°C**, stability ±0.05°C

Versatile mid-range model with digital thermostatic control unit and stainless steel tank and
a comprehensive specification to suit most applications for precision temperature control.

• Optima™ digital thermostat (TC120) for precise temperature

control

3
• Cooling/heating range 0°C to 120°C**
• Stability ±0.05°C
• Uniformity ±0.1ºC year warranty

• Integral pump for external fluid circulation

• 3 programmable temperature presets
• Easy to use rotary dial and two function keys
TC120-ST12 model shown

Countdown timer with audible

alarm – alerts you when your Liquid level protection and
attention is required. adjustable over temperature
cut-out to protect the samples
Simple-to-use rotary dial plus and the user.
two function keys for quick Clear 4 digit display – easy to
temperature setting and menu read from a distance for instant
navigation. reassurance.

User calibration facility for 3 adjustable temperature

optimum accuracy at the required presets for convenience.
operating temperature.
Robust construction, corrosion
Powerful integral pump – allows resistant materials, stainless steel
temperature-controlled fluid to be tank – durable in demanding
circulated to external equipment environments.
(16L/min, 210mbar).
Excellent temperature stability
Dual-position bridge plate and uniformity ensured by stirred
– ensures visibility/accessibility of circulation in the bath.
the thermostat whilst optimising
bench space. Drain tap allows easy emptying.

Optional insulated gabled,

removable hinged lid designed
to improve energy efficiency and
prevent evaporation.

Raised feet – for carrying /

repositioning and retort stand
access.

* see summary table on page 1.6–1.7 for accessories and for other models utilising the TC120 heated circulator
** operation below ambient temperature requires optional accessory cooling

Applications: • Clinical, microbiology and pathology labs - media tempering, thawing & incubating samples
• University research - temperature control of spectrophotometers, refractometers and jacketed
vessels
• Industrial labs - temperature probe calibration, water analysis, QC testing product, petrochemical
testing, material testing, milk sample testing

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Heated circulating baths » TXF200-ST26 high specification example

Showcase 2 – high specification example

Model TXF200-ST26* range -15°C to 200°C**, stability ±0.01°C

High specification model with high performance digital thermostat and stainless steel
tank for sophisticated applications requiring complex programming and/or ultra precise
temperature control.

• Optima™ high performance digital thermostat (TXF200) for ultra

precise temperature control
•
•
•
Temperature range -15°C to 200°C**
Stability ±0.01°C
Uniformity ±0.05ºC
3
year warranty

• Integral pump for external fluid circulation

• Full colour screen
• Easy to program via interface or remotely via PC / Laptop using
Labwise™ software
• Key functions easily accessed via home screen icons Memory capacity for 10
programs containing 100
segments.
Full colour screen – clearly Program via intuitive user
displaying actual and set interface or connect to PC/
temperatures, pump speed and laptop to program via Labwise™
clear status icons. software.
The programming interface
Intuitive screen icons and includes set target temperature
menus – allow fast and accurate - a choice of time to target
setup. temperature or temperature
ramp speed. An additional
Socket for optional external programmable relay for on/off
probe – allows remote control of ancillary equipment.
temperature control.
High and low temperature alarm
Five-point user calibration settings – visual, audible and
facility for optimum accuracy. programmable.
Powerful integral pump for
external fluid circulation
Countdown timer with audible
– variable speed, 22L/min,
alarm alerts when your attention
530mbar.
is required.
Optional insulated gabled and
removable hinged lid designed
to improve energy efficiency and
prevent evaporation.

Drain tap allows easy emptying

Raised feet – for carrying /

repositioning and retort stand
access. Accessory cooling
systems allow
operation at or below
ambient temperature. See page
1.9 for details.

* see summary table on page 1.6–1.7 for accessories and other models utilising the Grant high performance digital control units.
** operation below ambient temperature requires optional accessory cooling.

Applications: • Industrial labs - thermostat calibration, haze analysis (brewing), temperature probe calibration
and material testing
• University research - temperature control of external equipment such as spectrophotometers
and refractometers. Circulation of temperature control fluid to jacketed vessels

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Heated circulating baths » T100-P12 budget example

Showcase 3 – budget example

Model T100-P12* range ambient +5°C to 99°C, stability ±0.05°C

Economy model with digital thermostatic control unit and plastic tank for straightforward
applications requiring accurate temperature control.

• Optima™ digital thermostat (T100) for accurate temperature

control
•
•
•
Temperature range ambient +5°C to 99°C
Stability: ±0.05°C
3 programmable temperature presets
3
year warranty

• Low liquid protection and fixed over temperature cut-out

Low liquid protection and fixed

over temperature cut-out.
Visual alarm – alerts you when
your attention is required. Operating setpoint plus
3 adjustable preset
Simple-to-use rotory dial and temperatures for convenience.
two function keys for quick
temperature setting and menu Wide range of optional
navigation. accessories for different
applications, including test tube
Optional removable flat lid to racks and raised shelves.
minimise evaporation of fluid and
avoid contamination of samples. Robust plastic construction,
double-walled for rigidity, easy
Choice of 120V and 230V models. to clean.

User calibration facility for

optimum accuracy at the required
operating temperature.

* see summary table on page 1.6-1.7 for accessories and for other models utilising T100 control units and/or plastic tanks.

Applications: • Clinical, microbiology and pathology labs - media tempering, thawing & incubating samples
• Teaching labs, higher education/universities - practical demonstration/experimentation, sample
preparation

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Heated circulating baths » Model options and accessories

Heating circulating baths - models, options and accessories

Any of the four Grant OptimaTM digital thermostats can be combined with any of the Grant stainless steel and plastic tanks. The colour-coded summary table
shows you the temperature range of each combination. For more details of Grant OptimaTM heated circulator see, page 1.8.

Key to symbols Heating circulators

 fixed over temperature cutout General purpose digital Advanced digital
Ê adjustable over temperature cutout
« display q relay T100 TC120 TX150 TXF200
% audible alarm N visual alarm
π timer 5 5 point recalibration
Ë pump 3 enhanced menu system
· external probe 0 program storage h: 333mm h: 342mm h: 342mm
h: 333mm
: USB + RS232 2 programmable d: 172mm d: 172mm d: 172mm d: 172mm
2 2 point recalibration w: 120mm w: 141mm w: 141mm w: 141mm
weight: 2.1kg weight: 2.3kg weight: 2.6kg weight: 2.6kg

Heating circulating baths - models, options and accessories

Capacity (L) • working area (d x w)
Outer tank dimensions • Min/max liquid depths «N «N2% «N%Ë «N%Ë
• Inner tank dimensions (h x d x w)
2 Ëπ πq53 πq53
Ê ·0:2 ·0:2

ST5 - 5L stainless steel

h: 215mm • 150 x 150mm
T100-ST5 TC120-ST5 TX150-ST5 TXF200-ST5
d: 335mm • 85/140mm
amb.+15ºC to 100oC 0ºC to 120oC* 0ºC to 150oC* 0ºC to 200oC*
w: 187mm • 300 x 150 x 150mm
weight: 2.9kg
ST12 - 12L stainless steel
h: 215mm • 205 x 300mm
T100-ST12 TC120-ST12 TX150-ST12 TXF200-ST12
d: 332mm • 85/140mm
0ºC to 100oC* 0ºC to 120oC* 0ºC to 150oC* 0ºC to 200oC*
w: 360mm • 325 x 300 x 150mm
weight: 4.5kg
ST18 - 18L stainless steel
h: 215mm • 385 x 300mm
T100-ST18 TC120-ST18 TX150-ST18 TXF200-ST18
d: 545mm • 75/130**mm
0ºC to 100oC* 0ºC to 120oC* 0ºC to 150oC* 0ºC to 200oC*
w: 340mm • 505 x 300 x 150mm
weight: 7.3kg
ST26 - 26L stainless steel
h: 270mm • 385 x 300mm
T100-ST26 TC120-ST26 TX150-ST26 TXF200-ST26
d: 535mm • 125/180**mm
0ºC to 100oC* -15ºC to 120oC* -15ºC to 150oC* -15ºC to 200oC*
w: 340mm • 505 x 300 x 200mm
weight: 7.7kg
ST38 - 38L stainless steel
h: 260mm • 575 x 300mm
• 125/180**mm T100-ST38 TC120-ST38 TX150-ST38 TXF200-ST38
d: 733mm
w: 338mm • 690 x 300 x 200mm 0ºC to 100oC* -15ºC to 120oC* -15ºC to 150oC* -15ºC to 200oC*
weight: 11.9kg
P5 - 5L plastic
h: 180mm • 120 x 150mm
T100-P5 TC120-P5 TX150-P5 TXF200-P5
d: 323mm • 85/140mm
w: 220mm amb.+15ºC to 99oC amb.+15ºC to 99oC amb.+15ºC to 99oC amb.+15ºC to 99oC
• 240 x 160 x 155mm
weight: 2.2kg
P12 - 12L plastic
h: 180mm • 210 x 280mm
• 85/140mm
T100-P12 TC120-P12 TX150-P12 TXF200-P12
d: 412mm amb.+5ºC to 99oC amb.+5ºC to 99oC amb.+5ºC to 99oC amb.+5ºC to 99oC
w: 340mm • 325 x 280 x 155mm
weight: 3.4kg
P18 - 18L plastic
h: 180mm • 375 x 280mm
• 85/140mm
T100-P18 TC120-P18 TX150-P18 TXF200-P18
d: 589mm
w: 340mm amb.+5ºC to 99oC amb.+5ºC to 99oC amb.+5ºC to 99oC amb.+5ºC to 99oC
• 510 x 290 x 155mm
weight: 5.1kg

*Note: Operation at or below ambient temperatures requires optional accessory cooling (page 1.7) or a refrigeration unit (section 2.1)

Options and accessories

LabwiseTM PC software (optional)

Allows two-way communication for status display, programming

and data capture (see page. 3.1 for more information) USB/RS232 - -
cables provided.

External probes (optional) for monitoring and controlling temperature of remote loads
TXPEP flexible plastic probe, 3m cable - -
TXSEP stainless steel probe, 3m cable - -
Remote switching device (optional)
For switching appliances on and off (up to max. 8 Amps) - - 1 1
Vertical turbine pumps (optional)*
Low noise, compact design. Supplied with pipe connections
and special lid for fitting to tank, pipe bore 12.7mm.
VTP 1 Required only where application demands a higher pressure
Max. pressure 1000 mbar
Max. flow 9 L/min than that delivered by the internal pump to maintain flow.
VTP 2
Max. pressure 1650 mbar
Max. flow 12 L/min

* When pump is fitted, available working area is reduced ** maximum depth can be increased by 10mm, by removing the circulation tray in 18, 26 and 38 litre baths, with slight loss
of performance.

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Heated circulating baths » Options and accessories

Accessories
Lids* Lids Polypropylene Rack systems† Raised shelves Optional Accessory cooling systems**
To help reduce For continuous spheres* To optimise use To allow shallow To allow systems to operate at or below ambient temperature
evaporation/ use with water 300 spheres in of available bath vessels to be by means of a cooling coil dipped into the bath; designed for
heat loss and above 90°C. one pack (no. of capacity accommodated minimal impact on working area.
avoid sample Stainless steel. packs required) (no. of racks Refrigerated immersion coolers Heat exchange
contamination accommodated) Consist of a cooling coil connected to coil
a refrigeration unit by a flexible pipe. Designed to be
Extract heat continuously, with the bath attached to a
control unit controlling supply of cooling
temperature. tap water or
a refrigerated
circulator.
C1G C2G CW5
(0ºC to 40°C***) (-15ºC to 40°C***) (2°C above coolant
temperature)
STL5 1 x PS20 1 x QR
–
ST5 – –

flat stainless steel

STL12 LST12 1 x PS20 2 x VR RS14

ST12 –
gabled, hinged
(removable) stainless
steel (h 40 or 78mm)
STL26 LST26 2 x PS20 4 x VR RS22

ST18 –
gabled, hinged
(removable) stainless
steel (h 40 or 78mm)
STL26 LST26 2 x PS20 4 x VR RS28

ST26
gabled, hinged
(removable) stainless
steel (h 45 or 135mm)
STL38 LST38 3 x PS20 6 x VR RS28 or RS38

ST38
gabled, hinged
(removable) stainless
steel (h 45 or 135mm)
PL5 1 x PS20 1 x QR

P5 – – – – –
flat, stainless steel
PL12 1 x PS20 2 x VR RS14

P12 – – – –
curved plastic (h 40 or 78mm)

PL18 2 x PS20 4 x VR RS22

P18 – – – –
curved plastic (h 40 or 78mm)

* Between operating temperatures 60°C and 100°C and below room temperature a lid or layers of polypropylene spheres should be used.
** The cooling coil can be continuously immersed in liquids up to 100°C with the cooler switched off, and may be used to cool liquid down from 100°C, but it is not designed for
continuous operation above 40°C.
*** Minimum operating temperature without accessory cooling is ambient +5°C (amb.+ 15°C for P5 and ST5 tanks).

† Rack capacity (no. of test tubes per rack)

VR racks Tube size Capacity QR racks Tube size Capacity

VR-13 ø 10-13mm 65 QR-13 ø 10-13mm 30
VR-19 ø 16-19mm 36 QR-19 ø 16-19mm 16
VR-24 ø 24mm 23 QR-24 ø 24mm 10
VR-30 ø 30mm 14 QR-30 ø 30mm 5
1.7 VR-SE 0.5ml 102 QR-SE 0.5ml 44
VR-LE 1.5ml 75 QR-LE 1.5ml 35
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Heated circulating baths » Technical specifications

Heated circulating baths - technical specifications

Grant OptimaTM heated circulators
• = standard Heated circulators
General purpose digital Advanced digital
T100 TC120 TX150 TXF200

h: 333mm h: 333mm h: 342mm h: 342mm

d: 172mm d: 172mm d: 172mm d: 172mm
w: 120mm w: 141mm w: 141mm w: 141mm
weight: 2.1kg weight: 2.3kg weight: 2.6kg weight: 2.6kg
Stability (DIN 12876) @70oC ±oC 0.05 0.05 0.01 0.01
Uniformity (DIN 12876) @ 70oC ±oC 0.1 0.1 0.05 0.05
Setting resolution oC 0.1 0.1 0.1 (0.01 with Labwise)
Display 4 digit LED full colour QVGA TFT
Timer function - 1 min to 99 hrs 59 mins
No. of temperature presets 3 3 3 3
Re-calibration points 2 2 5 5
Socket for external probe (TXPEP, TXSEP) - - • •
Communications interface - - USB, RS232 USB, RS232
direct via user interface
remote via PC / laptop or remote via PC /
Programmable - - 1 program / laptop
30 segments 10 programs /
100 segments
Relays - - 1 1
Safety Over temperature fixed adjustable cut-out
fluid level - float • • • •
Language capability - - EN, FR, DE, IT, ES EN, FR, DE, IT, ES
Alarms (can be configured to switch a relay) - high (no relay) high and low high and low
Heater power 230V W 1290 1290 1840 1840
120V W 1440 1440 1445 1445
Electrical power 230V W 1400 (50-60Hz) 1400 (50-60Hz) 2000 (50-60Hz) 2000 (50-60Hz)
120V W 1500 (50-60Hz) 1500 (50-60Hz) 1500 (50-60Hz) 1500 (50-60Hz)
Height above tank rim mm 200 200 200 200
Depth below tank rim mm 135 135 145 145

Grant OptimaTM heated circulators

Maximum pressure water mbar - 210 310 530
Maximum flow water L/min - 16 18 22 (adjustable flow rate)
Pump connector 6mm bore* - fits 9 mm inner diameter tubing
Pump connector 11mm bore* - fits 15 mm inner diameter tubing

* 6 and 11 mm bore pump connectors supplied as standard. For more options see page 1.9.

Grant heated circulators are suitable for use with Grant stainless steel and plastic tanks. With
the addition of a clamp (T-Clamp) they can also be attached to virtually any vertical sided
tank with a maximum wall thickness of 35mm for rectangular tanks, 30mm for circular tanks
(300 mm diameter), and a capacity of up to 50 litres. Minimum and maximum temperatures
achievable are dependent upon the tank insulation and minimum operating temperature
depends on the accessory cooling device.

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High pressure pumps (optional)

VTP pumps

VTP1 VTP2

Maximum pressure water mbar 1000 1650

Maximum flow water L/min 9 12
Pipe bore inlet/outlet mm 12.7 12.7
Electrical connection 10 amp IEC 10 amp IEC
Power consumption W 30 40
Power output to liquid @ 20°C W 15* 22*
Safety thermal fuse thermal fuse

*The VTP optional pumps will transfer additional heat to the baths, so the minimum temperature achievable with or without accessory cooling will be increased.
Note: When ordering a VTP pump, please specify which Grant tank it is to be used with.

Accessory cooling systems

Immersion coolers Heat exchange coil

C1G C2G CW5

Cooling power @ 20°C W 350 400 –

@ 0°C W 110 320 –
@ -10°C W – 170 –
Overall consumption VA 300 500 –
Dimensions (d x w x h) mm 485x 305 x 320 130 x 100 x 150
Weight kg 16.6 19.6 0.1
Flexible pipe l mm 925 925 –
Coil ø/l mm 77/55 77/55 77/55
Pipe bore inlet/outlet mm – – 7
Electrical supply V 120 (60 Hz) or 230 (50Hz) –

Pump connectors (optional)

Part number
Replacement plastic pump inlet/outlet connector. Fits
P-M6
tubing 9mm inner dia. Temperature range -50 to 200˚C.
Replacement plastic pump inlet/outlet connector. Fits
P-M11
tubing 15mm inner dia. Temp range -50 to 200˚C.
Stainless steel pump inlet/outlet connector, M16 x 1
M-M16
male. Fits M16 hose. Temp range -50 to 200˚C.
Metal pump inlet/outlet connector, dual seal super rapid
4mm. Fits semi rigid tubing 4mm outer dia. Temp range M-SR4
-20 to 100˚C.
Metal pump inlet/outlet connector, dual seal super rapid
6mm. Fits semi rigid tubing 6mm outer dia. Temp range M-SR6
-20 to 100˚C.
Metal pump inlet/outlet connector, dual seal super rapid
8mm. Fits semi rigid tubing 8mm outer dia. Temp range M-SR8
-20 to 100˚C.
Metal pump inlet/outlet connector, hose barb 7mm. Fits
M-HB7
flexible tubing 7mm inner dia. Temp range -40 to 120˚C.
Metal pump inlet/outlet connector, hose barb 9mm. Fits
M-HB9
flexible tubing 9mm inner dia. Temp range -40 to 120˚C.
Metal pump inlet/outlet connector, hose barb 12mm. Fits
M-HB12
flexible tubing 12mm inner dia. Temp range -40 to 120˚C.
Metal pump inlet/outlet plate, 1/4 “ BSP/G1/4 female.
M-UC
Temp range -50 to 200˚C.

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