LCD Digital Hotplate

The LCD Digital Hotplate (HP380-Pro) is a high-performance, stand-alone benchtop heating instrument engineered for accurate, safe, and efficient heating in clinical diagnostics, pharmaceutical quality control, analytical chemistry, and life science research. Featuring a 6‑inch (140×140mm) ceramic-coated aluminium work plate, this hotplate delivers a wide temperature range from room temperature +5°C up to 380°C (±1°C increments) for demanding applications including sample digestion for trace element analysis (blood lead, urine cadmium, heavy metals), buffer and culture media preparation, protein denaturation for enzymatic assays, and general solution heating.

Every LCD Digital Hotplate (HP380-Pro) is calibrated according to DLAB’s quality management system and supplied with a calibration certificate traceable to international standards, delivering a temperature display accuracy of ±0.1°C and a PID controller for precise, stable heating without overshoot. The high-resolution LCD display simultaneously shows the actual plate temperature (and timer, when set) at a glance, providing real-time monitoring without toggling between modes.

Key user‑focused safety features include an independent 420°C over‑temperature protection sensor that automatically shuts off heating to prevent fire hazards and sample damage, a residual heat warning indicator that remains active after the instrument is turned off (plate >50°C) to protect users from burn hazards, and a TÜV-certified compliance (CE, cTUVus, FCC) meeting DIN/EN 60529 international safety standards. The optional PT1000 external temperature sensor (PT1000-A, PT1000-B, or PT1000-C, sold separately) provides ±0.2°C accuracy for controlling the actual temperature of the sample liquid rather than just the plate.

The work plate’s aluminium core with durable ceramic coating provides rapid, uniform heating and excellent chemical resistance against strong acids, strong alkalis, and organic solvents, while remaining easy to clean after spills. The IP21-rated housing offers basic splash and particulate protection in busy laboratory environments. The integrated timer function (displayed on the LCD) allows for timed heating protocols and unattended operation when used with appropriate laboratory safety protocols.

For the clinical laboratory scientist, toxicology analyst, and pharmaceutical quality control scientist, the LCD Digital Hotplate (HP380-Pro) delivers the precise, safe, and reproducible heating required for critical workflows. For the patient, reliable and reproducible heating ensures that diagnostic tests for heavy metal toxicity, metabolic disorders, infectious diseases, and pharmaceutical products are accurate and consistent, directly supporting effective clinical decision-making, appropriate treatment selection, and patient safety.