Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 23.6 L , 220V vs Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 9 L , 220V
Which should you choose?
- ▸If budget is the priority, Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 9 L , 220V is the lower-cost option; Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 23.6 L , 220V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
Specifications side by side
| Spec | Muffle Furnace with | Muffle Furnace with |
|---|---|---|
| Heater | Iron-chrome wire (Kanthal AF), 3.0 kW | Iron-chrome wire (Kanthal AF), 2.2 kW |
| Sensor | R thermocouple (W sensor) | R thermocouple (W sensor) |
| Weight | Approx. 58 kg | Approx. 38 kg |
| Cooling fan | Axial fan motor | Axial fan motor |
| Class / tier | Capital — high-temperature furnace / Tier 2 | Capital — high-temperature furnace / Tier 2 |
| Furnace unit | Ceramic fiber | Ceramic fiber |
| Power supply | 220V AC single phase, 50/60 Hz (base FO710: 200V, 18.5 A) | 220V AC single phase, 50/60 Hz (base FO410: 200V, 12 A) |
| Communication | Communication port (RS485/RS232C) — CR generation | Communication port (RS485/RS232C) — CR generation |
| Control system | PID control by VS4 controller | PID control by VS4 controller |
| Safety devices | Earth-leakage/circuit breaker, thermal fuse, overheating-prevention device, self-diagnostics | Earth-leakage/circuit breaker, thermal fuse, overheating-prevention device, self-diagnostics |
| Model / capacity | Yamato FO710 (FO-711CR, comm-port gen) — approx. 23.6 L | Yamato FO410 (FO-411CR, comm-port gen) — approx. 9 L |
| Setting / display | Digital setting; digital display | Digital setting; digital display |
| Adjustment accuracy | ±2 °C (at 1150 °C) | ±2 °C (at 1150 °C) |
| External dimensions | 506 × 605 × 726 mm (W×D×H) | 446 × 555 × 566 mm (W×D×H) |
| Internal dimensions | 270 × 350 × 250 mm (W×D×H) | 200 × 300 × 150 mm (W×D×H) |
| Operation functions | Fixed temperature; timer (auto-stop, auto-start); program (max. 6 patterns — 30 steps×1 / 15×2 / 10×3) | Fixed temperature; timer (auto-stop, auto-start); program (max. 6 patterns — 30 steps×1 / 15×2 / 10×3) |
| Additional functions | Lock function; auto recovery after power failure; calibration offset | Lock function; auto recovery after power failure; calibration offset |
| Ambient temperature range | 5 to 35°C | 5 to 35°C |
| Time to reach temperature | Approx. 80 min to 1150°C (approx. 55 min to 850°C) | Approx. 70 min to 1150°C (approx. 50 min to 850°C) |
| Operating temperature range | 100 to 1150°C | 100 to 1150°C |
Highlighted rows differ. Specs are sourced from manufacturer documentation.
FAQ
- What's the difference between the Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 23.6 L , 220V and the Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 9 L , 220V?
- The main differences are in Heater, Sensor, Weight. The table above shows every spec side by side; the decision guide highlights which fits which use case.
- Which should I buy?
- If budget is the priority, Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 9 L , 220V is the lower-cost option; Muffle Furnace with Communication Port 23.6 L , 220V lists higher and typically adds capability or capacity.
- Do both carry a warranty?
- Yes — both are sold through Legacy Lab Supplies as an authorized distributor and carry full manufacturer warranty.
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