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The IKA RV 10 auto pro V-C Complete is a fully configured rotary evaporation workstation that combines the RV 10 auto rotary evaporator with a 4-litre digital heating bath, the VACSTAR digital vacuum pump, and the RC 2 lite recirculating chiller. All components and the connections required for operation are included. The RV 10 auto is IKA's flagship rotary evaporator, controlled through a TFT colour graphic display with an integrated vacuum controller, cooling water monitoring, and motorised lift. The vacuum pump is controlled directly by the drive unit via the supplied data cable and enables automatic boiling point detection. The RC 2 lite recirculating chiller delivers 400 W of cooling capacity with a circulation pressure of 0.35 bar and operates to −10 °C, using the natural refrigerant R290.
The V-C Complete workstation comprises four principal components.
Drive unit: RV 10 auto pro - Flagship rotary evaporator. TFT colour display. Integrated vacuum controller. Motorised lift with safety stop. Speed range 5–300 rpm. RS 232 and USB interfaces. Reversible rotation. 220–240 V / 50–60 Hz.
Heating bath: HB digital - 4 L capacity. Heating range RT–180 °C. Heat output 1 300 W.
Vacuum pump: VACSTAR digital - Minimum vacuum of 2 mbar. Controlled directly by RV 10 auto via supplied data cable. Enables automatic boiling point detection. Space-saving design.
Recirculating chiller: RC 2 lite - 400 W cooling capacity. Temperature to −10 °C. Circulation pressure 0.35 bar. Natural refrigerant R290. Stainless steel mesh filter. Designed for simple cooling tasks.
The following items are included in the RV 10 Auto Pro V-C Complete Rotary Evaporator Workstation bundle:
| Type of cooling | vertical |
| Cooling surface | 1500 cm2 |
| Coating | yes |
| Motor principle | DC |
| Speed range | 5 - 300 rpm |
| Reversible direction of rotation | yes |
| Lift | Motor |
| Stroke | 140 mm |
| Heating temperature range | room temp. - 180 °C |
| Heat output | 1300 W |
| Set temperature resolution | 1 K |
| Filling volume max. | 3 l |
| Vacuum controller integrated | yes |
| Measurement accuracy +/- | 1 mbar |
| Vacuum adjustment range | 1050 - 1 mbar |
| Vacuum measurement range | 1050 - 1 mbar |
| Timer | yes |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 500 x 430 x 440 mm |
| Weight | 21.5 kg |
| Permissible ambient temperature | 5 - 40 °C |
| Permissible relative humidity | 80 % |
| Protection class according to DIN EN 60529 | IP 20 |
| RS 232 interface | yes |
| Voltage | 220 - 240 V |
| Frequency | 50/60 Hz |
| Power input | 1400 W |
Q: What components are included in the V-C Complete package?
A: The bundle includes the RV 10 auto pro rotary evaporator, the VACSTAR digital vacuum pump, the RC 2 lite recirculating chiller, a vertical coated glassware set (RV 10.10), a vapour tube, connecting tubing, a VSE 1 unit, and two Euro mains cables. All connections required for operation are included.
Q: What is the vacuum range of this system?
A: The integrated vacuum controller adjusts and measures across a range of 1–1 050 mbar, with a measurement accuracy of ±1 mbar. The VACSTAR digital vacuum pump achieves a minimum vacuum of 2 mbar and is controlled directly by the RV 10 auto drive unit via data cable.
Q: What happens if there is a power failure during operation?
A: The motorised lift incorporates a safety stop function. In the event of a power failure, it automatically raises the evaporation flask out of the heating bath, reducing the risk of sample loss or thermal damage.
Q: Can the system detect the boiling point of the sample automatically?
A: Yes. When the VACSTAR digital vacuum pump is connected via the supplied data cable, the RV 10 auto can perform automatic boiling point detection.
Q: Does the RV 10 auto support programmed or timed runs?
A: Yes. The RV 10 auto supports ramp-based programming of individual processes. It also includes a timer function, soft start, and intermittent clockwise and anticlockwise rotation.
Q: Can the RV 10 auto be operated remotely or via software?
A: Yes. The USB and RS 232 interfaces support remote control via IKA’s labworldsoft® software. Firmware updates are also possible via the IKA Firmware Update Tool.
Q: What refrigerant does the RC 2 lite chiller use?
A: The RC 2 lite uses R290, a natural refrigerant with a lower global warming potential than many synthetic alternatives. The source notes this as environmentally preferable and well suited to future regulatory requirements.
| Brand | IKA |
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