LAUDA Universa U 12 M MAX Modular High-Temperature Laboratory Heating Thermostat

The LAUDA Universa U 12 M MAX is a high-performance modular laboratory heating thermostat engineered for demanding thermal processes in pharmaceutical, chemical, and biotechnology research environments. Featuring a heating power of up to 3.6 kW and a temperature range extending to 300 °C, it provides exceptional thermal stability within ±0.01 K via advanced PID control, crucial for sensitive bioprocessing and molecular diagnostics applications.

Key technical features include:

• Modular design allowing flexible combinations of thermostatic heads, variable tank volumes (8.5 to 13.0 liters), and compatible cooling modules, facilitating adaptation to evolving synthetic biology and biomanufacturing protocols.
• 5" color TFT display with an intuitive multilingual interface, providing real-time monitoring of temperature, trend graphs, and operational status for precise control in cell imaging and fluorescence analysis workflows.
• Integrated Varioflex pump with eight adjustable stages enables dynamic modulation of internal and external circulation, optimizing thermal management critical for live-cell imaging and temperature-sensitive experimental setups.
• Connectivity aligned with Industry 4.0 standards, including Ethernet, USB, Wi-Fi, and expansion modules for industrial protocols such as Modbus, OPC UA, and Profibus, supporting seamless integration into automated laboratory and bioprocessing systems.
• Embedded advanced control features like temperature programming, auto-tuning, calibration, weekly scheduling, and safe mode enhance process reliability and repeatability in molecular biology research.
• Safety and maintenance optimized by over-temperature protection, front drain valve, integrated float sensor monitoring fluid levels with audible and visual alarms to prevent equipment damage and process failure.
• Employs environmentally responsible natural refrigerants with minimal charge (<100 g), aligning with stringent ecological regulations and sustainable lab practices.

The Universa MAX series is widely adopted in biotechnology laboratories and biopharmaceutical production pipelines for its scalable design, robust digital integration, and precise temperature control, making it essential equipment for gene editing, synthetic biology, and bioprocessing workflows. The unit’s capacity to maintain stringent temperature stability and modular flexibility supports critical applications in biomedical engineering and clinical diagnostics.