LIGHT LABS is excited to announce the arrival of the Benchmark Scientific myTemp HC Series Heating & Cooling Incubators — brand new from Benchmark Scientific and now in stock at lightlabsusa.com. Available in two capacities, the myTemp HC delivers a remarkably broad -10°C to 60°C temperature range in a single stainless steel chamber, making it one of the most versatile programmable incubators available for life science, R&D, microbiology, and environmental testing labs.
Whether you need to hold cultures at sub-ambient temperatures, run BOD incubations, conduct stability studies, or program multi-step temperature ramps, the myTemp HC handles it all — without the need for a separate refrigerator or a dedicated cold room incubator.
Why the myTemp HC?
Most benchtop and floor-standing incubators are heating-only — they can warm samples but cannot cool below ambient. The myTemp HC solves this with a built-in compressor-based refrigeration system using R290 natural refrigerant (low global warming potential), covering everything from sub-zero cold storage and freezing to warm incubation in a single, programmable unit.
Key platform advantages:
- -10°C to 60°C in one chamber — from freezing to warm incubation without switching instruments
- ±0.2°C accuracy and ±0.5°C uniformity (at 22°C) with 0.1°C resolution — precision temperature control across the full working range
- Full-color display with real-time graphing — visualize your temperature curve as it runs
- Onboard data logging and memory — document runs for compliance and traceability
- 20 programmable profiles, up to 20 steps each — build complex multi-step protocols with up to 99 repeat cycles per step
- Mechanical convection for uniform temperature distribution throughout the chamber
- Viewing window and interior lighting — check your samples without opening the door
- Access port for routing probes or cables into the chamber
- Security settings to protect setpoints and programs from accidental changes
- Timer: 1 minute to 100 hours, or continuous operation
Applications
The myTemp HC's -10°C to 60°C range covers an unusually wide range of applications in a single instrument:
- BOD (Biochemical Oxygen Demand) incubation at standard 20°C
- Microbiology at controlled temperatures from refrigerated to warm
- Stability and shelf-life testing across temperature gradients
- Temperature cycling and multi-step protocol development
- Insect, plant, and environmental studies requiring precise sub-ambient or ambient control
- Sample freezing, cold storage, and drying
- Life science and R&D applications requiring below-room-temperature incubation
Two Models — 120 L and 250 L
The myTemp HC is available in two chamber sizes to fit different workloads and footprint requirements.
myTemp HC 120 L (H2206-120) — $5,498.65
The 120-liter model is the compact option, well suited for smaller labs or applications that don't require a full-size chamber. It ships with 2 shelves (10 maximum) and runs at 800W on standard 120V/60Hz power.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cat # | H2206-120 |
| Capacity | 120 L |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to 60°C |
| Accuracy | ±0.2°C |
| Uniformity | ±0.5°C at 22°C; ±1°C at 4°C |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Interior (W × D × H) | 47.5 × 55.3 × 63.5 cm (18.7 × 21.8 × 25 in) |
| Exterior (W × D × H) | 61.5 × 80.5 × 128 cm (24.2 × 31.7 × 50.4 in) |
| Shelves | 2 included / 10 maximum |
| Timer | 1 min to 100 hours / continuous |
| Programming | 20 programs × 20 steps, up to 99 repeat cycles |
| Refrigerant | R290 |
| Power | 120V, 50/60 Hz, 800W |
| Weight | 103 kg (227 lbs) |
myTemp HC 250 L (H2206-250) — $8,495.75
The 250-liter model is the high-capacity option for larger sample loads, multi-protocol concurrent testing, and applications requiring more interior space. It ships with 3 shelves (20 maximum) and runs at 1250W.
| Specification | Detail |
|---|---|
| Cat # | H2206-250 |
| Capacity | 250 L |
| Temperature Range | -10°C to 60°C |
| Accuracy | ±0.2°C |
| Uniformity | ±0.5°C at 22°C; ±1°C at 4°C |
| Resolution | 0.1°C |
| Interior (W × D × H) | 47.5 × 55.3 × 103.3 cm (18.7 × 21.8 × 40.6 in) |
| Exterior (W × D × H) | 61.5 × 80.5 × 185.2 cm (24.2 × 31.7 × 72.9 in) |
| Shelves | 3 included / 20 maximum |
| Timer | 1 min to 100 hours / continuous |
| Programming | 20 programs × 20 steps, up to 99 repeat cycles |
| Refrigerant | R290 |
| Power | 120V, 50/60 Hz, 1250W |
| Weight | 163 kg (359.3 lbs) |
Which Model Is Right for Your Lab?
Both models share the same temperature range, accuracy, uniformity, programming platform, display, data logging, viewing window, interior lighting, and access port. The difference is capacity and shelf count:
Choose the 120 L (H2206-120) if your sample load is moderate, bench or floor space is limited, or you're adding a dedicated heating-and-cooling incubator alongside existing equipment. At $5,498.65, it's the more accessible entry point into the myTemp HC platform.
Choose the 250 L (H2206-250) if you're running large batch protocols, multiple simultaneous studies, or stability testing that requires loading many samples at once. With up to 20 shelves and a 103.3 cm interior height, it can accommodate considerably larger workloads. At $8,495.75, it's the right investment for high-capacity applications.
Both myTemp HC models are brand new from Benchmark Scientific and now available at LIGHT LABS. Browse the full Benchmark Scientific incubator lineup at lightlabsusa.com, or contact us at sales@lightlabsusa.com or 1-800-286-3103 for help selecting the right model for your application.