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Precise control for extreme temperature ranges
The LAUDA Universa MAX bath thermostat offers advanced control functions, pressure-suction pumps, and exceptional temperature stability. It is the ideal solution for the highest demands.
LAUDA Universa MAX is the premium class for high-performance applications. With 800 W to 1.6 kW cooling output, up to 3.6 kW heating output, and temperature ranges from −90 to 300 °C, it offers maximum temperature stability.
For operation and monitoring, the system is equipped with a 5-inch colour TFT display that simultaneously shows temperature values and progression graphs. The interface includes menu navigation in six languages, operating status icons, and cursor/soft-key control. A front-mounted switch on the control head allows direct adjustment of pump output during operation.
The Universa Max includes extensive functionality for flexible process control, including:
- Programmer functions
- Safe mode
- Calibration options
- Controller self-adaptation
- Weekly planner
The thermostat also features adaptive bath edge ventilation designed to:
- Prevent icing and condensation
- Stop water from entering the bath
- Block vapors to protect electronics
Combine the Universa MAX with a large selection of heating and cooling baths:
Heating thermostats
| U 8 M | U 12 M | U 20 M | U 40 M | |
| Min. working temperature | 70 °C | 70 °C | 65 °C | 65 °C |
| Max. working temperature | 300 °C | 300 °C | 300 °C | 300 °C |
| Min. filling volume | 5.8 L | 8.5 L | 9.5 L | 29 L |
| Max. filling volume | 8.5 L | 13 L | 22 L | 42 L |
| Heater power | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW |
| Temperature stability | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K |
| Max. discharge pressure 50 Hz | 0.55 bar | 0.7 bar | 1.1 bar | 0.7 bar |
| Max. flow rate (pressure) 50 Hz | 25 L/min | 25 L/min | 32 L/min | 25 L/min |
Cooling thermostats
| U 845 M | U 855 M | U 890 M | U 1645 M | U 2040 M | U 4230 M | |
| Min. working temperature | -45 °C | -55 °C | -90 °C | -45 °C | -40 °C | -30 °C |
| Max. working temperature | 200 °C | 200 °C | 200 °C | 200 °C | 200 °C | 200 °C |
| Min. filling volume | 5 L | 5 L | 5 L | 10.5 L | 9 L | 19 L |
| Max. filling volume | 8 L | 8 L | 8 L | 16.5 L | 21 L | 47 L |
| Heater power | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW | 3.7 kW |
| Temperature stability | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K | 0.01 ± K |
| Max. discharge pressure 50 Hz | 0.7 bar | 0.7 bar | 0.7 bar | 0.7 bar | 1.1 bar | 1.1 bar |
| Max. flow rate (pressure) 50 Hz | 25 L/min | 25 L/min | 25 L/min | 25 L/min | 32 L/min | 32 L/min |
| Cooling output at 20 °C 50 Hz | 0.8 kW | 1.6 kW | 0.8 kW | 1.6 kW | 0.8 kW | 0.8 kW |
