Product overviewThe Variocool VC 5000 W is a water-cooled tower process thermostat for circulation tempering, available in air- or water-cooled versions and fitted with steerable fixed castors. From the VC 5000 series, acoustic insulation and outdoor installation options are available.
Features- Suitable for non-flammable heat transfer liquids (water, water/glycol)
- Easy input via cursor and soft keys; coloured TFT display showing actual and set values plus graphical temperature profile
- Powerful pressure pump (max. flow 60 L/min, max. discharge pressure 5.0 bar)
- Upgradeable with interface modules (analogue, contact, RS232/485, Profibus, Ethernet-USB)
- Integrated programmer (max. 150 segments, split into 5 programmes) and USB interface as standard
- SmartCool energy-saving digital cooling management with compressor on/off control
- Electronic level indication, low-level alarm and remote fault contact
- Adjustable bypass for pressure limiting; uses HFC refrigerants in compliance with (EU) 573/2024
Working range- Min. working temperature: -20 °C
- Max. working temperature: 80 °C
- Temperature stability: 0.05 ± K
Technical data (according to DIN 12876)Working temperature range: -20 ... 80 °C
Ambient temperature range: 5 ... 40 °C
Temperature stability: 0.05 ± K
Heater power max.: 4.5 kW
Max. power consumption: 7.8 kW
Current consumption: 12 A
Max. discharge pressure: 5.0 bar
Pump flow (max): 60 L/min
In/Outlet connection thread (outside): G 3/4"
Pressure adjustment: bypass
Filling volume: min. 20 L / max. 33 L
Water cooling connection (outside): 3/4"
Recommended cooling water temperature: 15 °C
Cooling water flow rate: 10 L/min
Cooling water pressure diff. min.: 3 bar / max.: 10 bar
Dimensions (W×D×H): 550 x 650 x 970 mm
Weight: 97 kg
Power supply: 400 V; 3/N/PE; 50 Hz — power cord with plug (IEC 60309, 5‑pole, CEE, red, 16 A)
Cooling capacity (50 Hz)20 °C - Ethanol - 4.65 kW
10 °C - Ethanol - 3.55 kW
0 °C - Ethanol - 2.4 kW
-10 °C - Ethanol - 1.35 kW
-20 °C - Ethanol - 0.55 kW
DocumentsData sheet: Variocool VC 5000 W (product datasheet available)