The Power of Thermodynamics 

The PRESTO® family continues to grow. Julabo has launched additional highly dynamic temperature control systems.

Julabo introduces the newest members of the completely redesigned PRESTO® family: the A80, A80t, W80 and W80t. They unite high efficiency and unsurpassed performance for modern laboratories. Both instruments cover a working temperature range from -80°C to +250°C, offer 1.2 kW cooling capacity and 1.8 kW (A80, W80) or 3.4 kW (A80t, W80t) heating capacity. They are robust and work reliably even at increased room temperatures up to +40°C. Highly efficient components permit the extremely fast compensation of exothermic and endothermic reactions.

Magnetically-coupled pumps in the PRESTO® units are powerful and maintenance-free. Lab users benefit from high flow rates, constant pressure, and a controlled build-up of pump pressure. Changes in the bath fluid's viscosity are balanced dynamically. Permanent internal monitoring and self-lubricating pumps contribute to the new PRESTO®’s long service life. The pumps provide up to 1.7 bar and pump up to 40 l/min max. The required pump capacity can be adjusted in four stages or a pre-programmed pressure value. The closed pumping loop isolates the heat transfer liquid from ambient air, preventing penetration of moisture and oxidation. At the same time, this design ensures that the new PRESTO® will not emit oil vapour.

The integrated 5.7-inch industrial colour TFT touch screen is one of the identifying characteristics of the new PRESTO®. It gives the user a clear and well-organised view of important information while greatly improving user-friendliness. Fingertip control via the new touchscreen makes it incredibly easy to operate the new PRESTO® units.

International users can choose from eight different languages. Three different views of important information are provided by default and may be adapted by the user at any time.
Password management for one administrator and up to two additional levels of authorisation makes it easier to manage laboratory procedures. For example, an administrator can set common parameters in advance and then restrict other employees' access rights so they are only able to retrieve the pre-set parameters.

Julabo’s new instruments contain many features that make daily laboratory routines easier. For example, the new PRESTO® units use one and the same heat transfer liquid across the entire working temperature range. The filling opening for the liquid is easily accessible on the top side of the unit. Once in operation, the new PRESTO® units are whisper quiet and barely audible in a laboratory. Like all Julabo instruments, the new PRESTO®s have closed side panels without ventilation slits. This reduces to a minimum the amount of space needed to operate the units because any other lab instruments may be placed directly next to the PRESTO®.

Multiple interfaces permit remote control of the PRESTO® across networks and in superordinated control systems. The integrated Ethernet interface provides complete access to all of PRESTO®’s operating functions. Yet another control option is the USB interface, a first in dynamic temperature control systems. When combined with the proven Julabo WirelessTEMP solution, it permits completely wireless control of the instrument.

With competent advice, Julabo staff consults directly with customer to specify suitable solutions choosing from additional services to guarantee that every user of Julabo instruments has the optimal temperature control solution. Julabo supports its customer in installation and calibration, supplies documents for equipment qualification and operational training ensuring that the user can operate their Julabo unit quickly and safely for a long time.