Peter Huber Piccolo 280 OLÉ Circulating Cooler, Temperature Range: 4 to 70°C

The Peter Huber Piccolo 280 OLÉ is an ultra-compact, high-performance circulating cooler designed for modern laboratory environments where space and environmental impact are critical. Utilizing state-of-the-art thermoelectric Peltier technology, this unit operates entirely without refrigerants, making it a maintenance-free and sustainable solution for heating and cooling tasks. Its whisper-quiet operation and minimal footprint make it ideal for analytical chemistry, quality control, and biotechnology research.

Key Features:

• Brand: Peter Huber
• Temperature Range: Precise control from 4 to 70°C
• Peltier Technology: Eco-friendly, refrigerant-free heating and cooling for sustainable lab operations
• OLÉ Controller: Features a large, bright OLED display with intuitive menu navigation
• Temperature Stability: High precision thermal consistency of ±0.2 K
• Cooling & Heating: Delivers 0.28 kW cooling capacity at 20°C and up to 0.7 kW heating capacity
• Pressure Pump: Integrated pump providing a maximum flow rate of 1.85 l/min and 0.95 bar pressure
• Connectivity: Standard USB and RS232 interfaces for seamless data logging and external control
• Safety & Reliability: Includes an autostart function for power failures and optical/acoustic alarm messages

Scope of Supply:

• 1 x Chiller Piccolo 280 OLÉ
• 1 x Connector with hose barb
• Power cable and instruction manual

The Piccolo 280 OLÉ is engineered for versatile use, from sample preparation to material testing. Its lightweight design and universal power supply (100-240V) ensure it can be easily integrated into any laboratory setup worldwide without the need for complex installations.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Does the Piccolo 280 OLÉ require refrigerant refills?
No, this unit uses thermoelectric Peltier technology, which means it is completely refrigerant-free and requires no maintenance related to gas cooling systems.

2. Is this cooler suitable for quiet laboratory environments?
Yes, thanks to modern fan technology and the absence of a compressor, the Piccolo 280 OLÉ is extremely quiet during operation.

3. Can I monitor the temperature of an external process?
The unit can be equipped with an optional Pt100 sensor connection to display external process temperatures, though primary control remains internal.

4. What safety classifications does this model meet?
The Piccolo 280 OLÉ is rated as Safety Class I (NFL) and features an IP20 protection class, ensuring safe operation for non-flammable liquids.

5. What interfaces are available for data transfer?
It comes standard with both USB (Device) and RS232 digital interfaces, allowing for easy connection to PCs or laboratory information management systems (LIMS).