FAQs

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

The Temperature range for the Polar Bear Plus is -40 to +150C

About 1-2 °C/min. A graphic is shown in the performance section of the Polar Bear Microsite
This partly depends on the temperature range. Typically 3°C/min and 0.01°C/min respectively

With 4 x 4mL vials. 20°C to 80°C in 5 minutes = 12°C/minute
Holding Polar Bear Plus at -40°C, A temperature crash of about 6°C/min is achievable

Temperature ramp of 0.01°C /minute. This can be reduced down to 0.001 °C/min with customisation.

Indefinitely or until the set point temperature is changed.

The cooling device will not cool beyond -40°C. The heater temperature is limited to an upper limit of 170°C. At this temperature there is a mechanical cut out.

Unlikely. The top plate is sealed to prevent liquid ingress.

The external temperature sensor is a PT100 resistance thermometer. Platinum resistance thermometers offer excellent accuracy over a wide temperature range.

You need one 50mm long when working with our vial holders and 300mm long when working with round bottomed flasks (RBFs). We offer these sensor in a range of different materials.

Yes. Each unit may be configured for either overhead or magnetic stirring. This can be performed by the end user.

Yes. You can connect the Polar Bear Plus using an Ethernet connection to your local area network.

You need Eurotherm’s itools software which can be downloaded from the internet.  This software is free of any charge.

We offer a one year warranty as standard and a care package for the lifetime of the product. We recommend an annual maintenance after the first year.

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