The Yamato IC-603CW is a 159 L natural-convection general-purpose incubator with an observation window and a reinforced-glass inner door, holding room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C at ±0.5 °C control at 37 °C. The Yamato IC-603CW uses air-jacket heating for even warmth and adds a dual-door system — the inner glass door lets you view and access contents without disrupting the chamber atmosphere. It is a mid-capacity floor-adjacent incubator for microbiology, sample conditioning, and routine 37 °C work at higher volume than a benchtop unit. It is the 115 V model; the 220 V sibling is the IC-613CW.
Key Specifications
| Spec | Value |
| Model (focus) | Yamato IC-603CW (IC-series, 159 L) |
| 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 |
| Inner door | Reinforced glass door × 1 (dual-door system) |
| Window | Observation window (W) |
| Interior material | Stainless steel |
| Heater | Stainless pipe / iron-chrome wire, 0.4 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) | 600 × 530 × 500 mm |
| External dimensions (W×D×H) | 710 × 656 × 870 mm |
| Internal capacity | 159 L |
| Shelf steps / load | 12 steps / ~15 kg per shelf |
| Included shelves / brackets | 2 plates / 4 brackets (per spec table) |
| Weight | Approx. 65 kg |
| Power supply | AC115V, 6 A, 50/60 Hz (with plug) |
Application Profile
The IC-603CW scales the IC platform up to 159 L while keeping the same gentle natural-convection, air-jacket heating that gives the series its tight ±1.0 °C distribution and ±0.5 °C control at 37 °C. That makes it the right choice when a lab has outgrown a benchtop incubator but still wants fan-free, sample-friendly warmth for bacterial culture, sample conditioning, and constant-temperature holds up to 80 °C (see incubator-selection).
Its defining feature at this size is the dual-door system: a reinforced-glass inner door means a technician can open the outer door, read or reach a shelf, and close it again with minimal disturbance to the chamber's temperature and atmosphere — important for reproducibility when the incubator is opened frequently by multiple users. Twelve shelf positions organize a substantial sample load, and the digital PID controller, long timer, self-diagnostics, and calibration offset keep operation simple and serviceable. An observation window supplements the inner glass door for at-a-glance checks.
Frequently Asked Questions
What temperature range and accuracy does the IC-603CW provide? Room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C, with ±0.5 °C control at 37 °C and ±1.0 °C distribution across the 159 L chamber.
What is the dual-door system? An outer solid door plus a reinforced-glass inner door, so contents can be viewed and accessed without letting the chamber atmosphere escape — reducing temperature disturbance during frequent access.
Is it fan-forced? No — natural-convection, air-jacket heating, which avoids drying open plates and disturbing samples.
How many shelves does it hold? Twelve shelf positions, each rated ~15 kg; the spec table lists two stainless shelf plates and four brackets as standard, with additional shelves available.
What voltage does it use? The IC-603CW is the AC115V (6 A, with plug) unit. The 220 V sibling is the IC-613CW.
Ordering & Configuration
quote-based. The IC-603CW is a mid-capacity general-purpose incubator sold through a quote. At quote we confirm 115 V service, additional-shelf needs, and options such as a stand, cable port, or output terminals. Warranty terms are confirmed with the quote, and lead time is provided at quotation. Request a quote to configure the IC-603CW for your lab.
IC general-purpose incubator, by size and voltage: the IC-603CW (this unit, 159 L, 115 V, dual door + window) sits between the benchtop IC-103CW (37 L) and the large-capacity IC-903CW (567 L); the IC-613CW is its 220 V sibling. Choose the IC line for gentle natural-convection incubation; choose a forced-convection oven when you need rapid, uniform high-temperature processing.
