The Yamato IC-803CW is a 318 L floor-standing natural-convection incubator with a front observation window (the "W" variant) for viewing cultures without opening the outer door. It maintains set points from room temperature +5 °C to 80 °C at ±0.5 °C control accuracy at 37 °C, using air-jacket heating for even distribution throughout its tall 29-step chamber. A dual reinforced-glass inner door lets you inspect contents while preserving the internal atmosphere.
Key Specifications
| SKU | IC-803CW |
| Model / series | Yamato IC-803C (IC-800 series), observation-window variant |
| System | Natural convection |
| Operating temperature range | Room temp. +5 to 80 °C |
| Temperature control accuracy | ±0.5 °C (at 37 °C) |
| Temperature distribution accuracy | ±1.0 °C |
| Heater | Stainless-steel heating pipe, iron-chrome wire, 0.7 kW |
| Control / sensor | PID microprocessor; K-thermocouple |
| Interior / exterior | Stainless steel / cold-rolled steel, melamine baked finish |
| Inner door | Reinforced glass door × 2 |
| Observation window | Yes (W variant) |
| Internal dimensions (W×D×H) | 600 × 530 × 1000 mm |
| External dimensions (W×D×H) | 710 × 656 × 1619 mm |
| Internal capacity | 318 L |
| Shelf load capacity | ~15 kg per shelf |
| Shelf rest steps | 29 steps |
| Included shelves | 4 shelves / 8 brackets |
| Power supply (50/60 Hz) | AC115V 10A (with plug); 220V option AC220V 4.5A |
| Weight | Approx. 102 kg |
Application Profile
The Yamato IC-803CW brings natural-convection incubation to a large, 318 L floor-standing footprint. Air-jacket heating warms the chamber without a circulating fan, minimizing air currents and sample evaporation — well suited to microbiological culture and general sample warming at scale, where many plates share one uniform 37 °C environment.
Its defining traits are capacity and visibility. The tall chamber offers 29 shelf-rest steps and ships with four shelves, while the observation window and dual reinforced-glass inner door keep contents viewable during checks. Within the IC series it sits between the 159 L IC-603 and the 567 L IC-903, the high-volume option. Standard functions include self-diagnostics, calibration offset, overheat prevention, and key lock, plus a digital timer with auto-start/auto-stop.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the "W" in IC-803CW mean, and how big is the chamber? W denotes the observation window (the IC-803C is the solid-door 318 L unit). Internal dimensions are 600 × 530 × 1000 mm for a 318 L capacity, with 29 shelf-rest steps and about 15 kg per shelf; it ships with four shelves and eight brackets.
Is this a fan-forced incubator? No — it is a natural-convection incubator (room temp. +5 °C to 80 °C, ±0.5 °C at 37 °C), which reduces air movement and sample drying. For refrigerated needs, see the Yamato INE series.
What voltage and power does it require? The IC-803CW is rated AC115V 10A with plug. A 220V configuration (AC220V 4.5A) exists in the same model column — confirm 115V vs 220V at order.
Ordering & Configuration
Add the IC-803CW to a quote to confirm supply voltage (115V vs 220V), additional shelves, or the optional communication port.
Warranty: Per Yamato standard terms — confirm at quote. As a ~102 kg floor-standing unit it ships as freight.
Choosing within the IC series: the IC-803CW is 318 L with dual glass inner doors and an observation window; the IC-803C is the same chamber with a solid door. Step down to the 159 L IC-603CW or up to the 567 L IC-903CW.
