Heating plate with two individually controllable positions and intuitive control panel for a variety of general temperature control tasks in the laboratory. The aluminium alloy heating plates ensure high temperature homogeneity and optimum heat transfer over the entire surface. Two illuminated indicators signal when the heating is on. The symbol stays on when the temperature of the plate is above 50 °C, even when the device is switched off. Other safety functions, such as overtemperature protection and safety circuits, protect during daily operation.