REMI RHI-80 Hot Air Incubator – 80 Litre Forced Air Convection Laboratory Incubator
The REMI RHI-80 Hot Air Incubator is an 80-litre benchtop heating incubator from REMI's RHI series, built to hold laboratory samples at a stable incubation temperature from room temperature +5 °C up to 65 °C. It suits routine microbiology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical QC work where cultures, media and samples need a consistent, repeatable thermal environment.
Heating is by forced air convection, which circulates warm air through the chamber to reduce hot and cold spots across both shelves. A microprocessor controller holds temperature stability at ±0.5 °C with a 0.1 °C display resolution, and includes over-temperature and temperature-difference alarms plus a self-check function that helps identify faults quickly.
The chamber is made of polished stainless steel with rounded corners for easy cleaning, and a full inner glass door lets operators check samples without disturbing the chamber temperature. Two shelves are supplied and the spacing between them is adjustable to fit flasks, Petri dish stacks and racks of different heights.
With internal dimensions of 500 × 400 × 400 mm and a power draw of 350 W on a standard 220–240 V single-phase supply, the RHI-80 is a practical choice for laboratories that need more capacity than a 50-litre unit without moving to a floor-standing incubator. For smaller loads, the RHI-50 (50 litres) is available in the same series.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter / Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Hot Air (Heating) Incubator |
| Brand | REMI |
| Model | RHI-80 |
| Chamber Volume | 80 Litres |
| Internal Dimensions (W × D × H) | 500 × 400 × 400 mm |
| External Dimensions (W × D × H) | 780 × 530 × 560 mm |
| Shelves | 2 (adjustable spacing) |
| Temperature Range | RT +5 °C to 65 °C |
| Display Resolution | 0.1 °C |
| Temperature Stability | ±0.5 °C |
| Type of Heating | Forced air convection |
| Controller | Microprocessor controller with self-check function |
| Alarms | Over-temperature and temperature-difference alarms |
| Interior | Polished stainless steel with rounded corners |
| Door | Full inner glass door |
| Power Consumption | 350 W |
| Power Supply | 220–240 V, 50 Hz, single phase |
Specifications as published by REMI for the RHI series. Specifications may change without notice; please confirm the current configuration at the time of quotation.
Core Features & User Benefits
The RHI-80 combines forced air circulation with microprocessor control to give laboratories stable, uniform incubation in a compact benchtop footprint.
- Forced Air Convection Heating Circulating air spreads heat evenly through the chamber, helping samples on both shelves see the same incubation conditions.
- Microprocessor Temperature Control Set and hold temperature from RT +5 °C to 65 °C with ±0.5 °C stability and 0.1 °C display resolution.
- Built-in Safety Alarms Over-temperature and temperature-difference alarms alert the operator before samples are compromised.
- Self-Check Function The controller's self-diagnosis makes it easier to identify problems during routine operation.
- Easy-Clean Stainless Steel Chamber Polished stainless steel interior with rounded corners supports quick cleaning and good laboratory hygiene.
- Full Inner Glass Door Check samples visually without opening the chamber and losing temperature.
- Adjustable Shelf Spacing Two shelves with adjustable spacing accommodate flasks, plates and racks of different heights.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
What temperature range does the REMI RHI-80 cover?
The RHI-80 operates from room temperature +5 °C up to 65 °C, with ±0.5 °C temperature stability and 0.1 °C display resolution.
What is the difference between the RHI-80 and RHI-50?
Both share the same controller, temperature range and stability. The RHI-80 has an 80-litre chamber (500 × 400 × 400 mm) and draws 350 W; the RHI-50 has a 50-litre chamber (415 × 360 × 355 mm) and draws 250 W.
Can the RHI-80 cool below room temperature?
No. The RHI-80 is a heating incubator and works only above ambient (RT +5 °C). For incubation at or below room temperature, such as BOD testing at 20 °C, a cooling (BOD) incubator such as the REMI CI series is required.
What power supply does it need?
A standard 220–240 V, 50 Hz single-phase supply. Rated power consumption is 350 W.
Which laboratories typically use this incubator?
Microbiology, biotechnology, pharmaceutical QC, food testing and academic laboratories use it for culture growth, media incubation and other temperature-controlled studies.
Catalogue & Datasheet
REMI RHI Series Heating Incubator Brochure
Official REMI brochure for the RHI series (RHI-50 and RHI-80), with salient features and the full technical specification table.
Download Catalogue (PDF)PDF, 0.5 MB. Manufacturer document from REMI. For a quotation or configuration advice, contact SciSpectrum.
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