Surge Scientific · Model TC0401001 · Single-Block Sample Heater
Dry Bath Incubator
1-Block Sample Heater · LED Digital + PT1000
150°C Max · ±0.2°C Stability · ±0.1°C Display · External PT1000 Included · 0–99h 59min Timer
A dry bath is only useful when the sample temperature matches the setpoint — not the block. The TC0401001 ships with an external PT1000 probe that auto-detects when plugged in, overrides the internal sensor, and drives the heating element using the actual liquid temperature. 150°C peak, ±0.2°C stability and uniformity, ±0.1°C display accuracy, and a built-in 99-hour timer — the accurate single-block heater for the lab that values a compact footprint.
Why a Single-Block Heater Is the Right Call
Most dry bath work doesn't need four blocks running four protocols simultaneously — it needs one block doing one job, precisely, reliably, and on a bench that doesn't have a square foot to spare. A single-block unit takes up roughly the footprint of a textbook and leaves the rest of the bench for the actual experiment.
The TC0401001 is the right size for the workflow it's built for: single-protocol runs, single-sample-type prep, one-technician benches. It keeps the ±0.2°C uniformity, PT1000 closed-loop control, auto-calibration, and programmable setpoints of the multi-block units — just without the positions and power consumption you wouldn't be using anyway.
PT1000 Closed-Loop
External PT1000 probe included — auto-detected when plugged in, overrides internal sensor, drives heating from the sample temperature directly. Plus auto-calibration.
±0.2°C Uniformity
Temperature stability and uniformity within ±0.2°C, display accuracy ±0.1°C. The precision that temperature-sensitive enzymatic and molecular biology workflows actually need.
4 Programmable Setpoints
Store and recall up to four temperature setpoints with dedicated buttons. No hunting through menus — your 37°C, 65°C, 95°C, and 42°C protocols are one tap away.
30+ Block Options
Compatible with 30+ anodized aluminum blocks — 1.5 mL tubes, 15 mL tubes, 50 mL tubes, 0.2 mL PCR tubes, cuvettes, vials. Custom blocks on request.
"150°C. ±0.2°C. PT1000 in the box." — The TC0401001 is built around the three numbers that actually decide whether a dry bath is useful: peak temperature, sample uniformity, and whether you're measuring the block or the liquid.
Key Features
- 1 heating block position
- Max temperature up to 150°C
- Temperature stability and uniformity ±0.2°C
- Display accuracy ±0.1°C
- External PT1000 temperature sensor included
- Auto-detect: PT1000 overrides internal sensor
- Auto-calibration with external PT1000
- Bright LED digital display
- Celsius / Fahrenheit toggle
- 4 programmable setpoint buttons
- Quick recall for common protocols
- Digital control wheel — precise setting
- Continuous or timed operation
- Timer range 0–99h 59min
- Heating indicator icon on display
- Hot-surface warning indicator
- Error code display for diagnostics
- Built-in safety circuits
- 30+ interchangeable aluminum blocks available
- Anodized aluminum blocks (corrosion-resistant)
- Custom blocks available in bulk quantities
- Widely used in molecular biology workflows
- Compact, bench-friendly footprint
- Single-technician bench-friendly
- Blocks sold separately — 30+ options
Ideal Applications
Molecular Biology
DNA denaturation, hot-start PCR prep, DNA digests, cell digestion, enzyme preservation, and electrophoresis gel work that depends on precise setpoint control.
Microbiology & Diagnostics
LAL tube incubation, blood-bank work, culture incubation, agar melting, and microbiologic sample prep where ±0.2°C uniformity is the difference between a valid run and a retry.
Analytical Chemistry
Total nitrogen/phosphorus testing, sample digestion, battery testing, in situ hybridization, and any workflow that lives at a narrow temperature band.
What's in the Box
The TC0401001 ships with the external PT1000 probe. Heating blocks are sold separately — browse 30+ standard blocks or request custom machining to match your sample geometry.
Technical Specifications
| Parameter | Specification |
|---|---|
| Model / SKU | TC0401001 |
| Block Positions | 1 |
| Temperature Range | RT +5°C to 150°C |
| Max Temperature | Up to 150°C |
| Temp. Stability | ±0.2°C |
| Temp. Uniformity | ±0.2°C |
| Display Accuracy | ±0.1°C |
| Internal Sensor | Built-in — auto-disconnects when PT1000 is plugged in |
| External Sensor | PT1000 — included, auto-calibration |
| Display | LED — set/actual temperature + time |
| Control | Digital wheel + 4 programmable setpoint buttons |
| Temperature Units | Celsius / Fahrenheit (toggle) |
| Operation | Continuous or timed |
| Timer Range | 0–99h 59min |
| Safety Features | Hot-surface warning · Error code display · Built-in safety circuits |
| Block Material | Anodized aluminum (corrosion-resistant) |
| Blocks Available | 30+ standard blocks · Custom blocks on request |
| Voltage / Frequency | 100–240V, 50/60 Hz |
| Heating Block Included | No — sold separately |
Surge Scientific Warranty & Support
This instrument is sold through Surge Scientific, your trusted laboratory equipment partner. Our product specialists are available Monday–Friday for assistance. The TC0401001 is backed by a 2-year all-inclusive manufacturer's warranty. Contact us at info@surgescientific.com or reach out directly to our support team at 855.943.3344 for pre-sales questions, heating block selection, custom block quotes, and technical assistance.