The Yamato IC-103CW is a 37 L benchtop natural-convection incubator with an observation window, holding room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C with ±0.5 °C control at 37 °C. The Yamato IC-103CW uses air-jacket heating for even, gentle warmth across the small chamber, a digital PID controller with LED display, and a front observation window so cultures and samples can be checked without opening the door. It is a compact, economical general-purpose incubator for bench work, microbiology, sample conditioning, and routine 37 °C incubation. It is the 115 V unit; the 220 V sibling is the IC-113CW.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
| Model (focus) | Yamato IC-103CW (IC-series, 37 L benchtop) |
| System | Natural convection, air-jacket heating |
| Operating temperature range | Room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C |
| Temp. control accuracy | ±0.5 °C at 37 °C |
| Temp. distribution accuracy | ±1.0 °C |
| Window | Observation window (W) |
| Interior material | Stainless steel |
| Heater | Stainless pipe / iron-chrome wire, 0.2 kW |
| Controller | PID by microprocessor, digital ▲/▼ setting |
| Display | 4-digit green LED (measured) / red LED (set) |
| Timer | 1 min–999 hr 50 min, with timer-wait function |
| Operation modes | Fixed temperature, auto start, auto stop, quick auto stop |
| Sensor | K-thermocouple |
| Safety | Self-diagnostics, auto overheat prevention, key lock, calibration offset, power-outage compensation |
| Internal dimensions (W×D×H) | 350 × 300 × 360 mm |
| External dimensions (W×D×H) | 430 × 397 × 606 mm |
| Internal capacity | 37 L |
| Shelf steps / load | 8 steps / ~15 kg per shelf |
| Included shelves / brackets | 2 plates / 4 brackets |
| Weight | Approx. 17 kg |
| Power supply | AC115V, 1.8 A, 50/60 Hz (with plug) |
Application Profile
The IC-103CW is sized for single-bench, routine incubation rather than high-throughput production. Its 37 L stainless chamber and air-jacket design surround the samples with heated air on all sides, which is what produces the tight ±1.0 °C distribution and ±0.5 °C control at the biology-standard 37 °C, the target for bacterial culture, sample conditioning, gravimetric drying at gentle temperatures, and general constant-temperature holds up to 80 °C. Natural convection (no fan) avoids drying and disturbing open plates, making it well suited to microbiology and cell-adjacent workflows where airflow control matters (see incubator-selection).
The observation window ("W") lets a technician read growth or verify a sample without breaking the chamber's thermal equilibrium. A small feature that meaningfully improves reproducibility on the bench. Digital PID control with LED readout, a long programmable timer, and calibration offset round out an incubator that is intentionally simple to run and maintain. Because it is compact and benchtop, it fits crowded labs and teaching settings where an economical, reliable 37 °C incubator is the requirement.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature range does the IC-103CW reach? Room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C, with ±0.5 °C control accuracy at 37 °C and ±1.0 °C distribution.
Does it have a window? Yes. The "W" designation means it ships with an observation window so samples can be checked without opening the door.
Is it a fan (forced-air) incubator? No. It is a natural-convection, air-jacket incubator, which avoids drying open plates and disturbing samples with airflow.
What size chamber and how many shelves? 37 L, with 8 shelf positions; two stainless shelf plates and four brackets ship standard, each shelf rated ~15 kg.
What voltage does it use? The IC-103CW is the AC115V (1.8 A, with plug) unit. The 220 V sibling is the IC-113CW.
Ordering & Configuration
quote-based. The IC-103CW is a benchtop general-purpose incubator sold through a quote. At quote we confirm 115 V service, whether you need additional shelves, and any options such as a cable port or output terminals. Warranty terms are confirmed with the quote, and lead time is provided at quotation. Request a quote to add the IC-103CW to your bench.
IC general-purpose incubator, by size and voltage: the IC-103CW (this unit, 37 L, 115 V, with window) is the compact benchtop model; the IC-113CW is its 220 V sibling. Step up to the IC-603CW (159 L) or IC-903CW (567 L) for larger constant-temperature capacity. Choose the IC line for gentle natural-convection incubation; choose a forced-convection oven when you need rapid, uniform high-temperature processing.
