Prime Scientific - Carbon dioxide incubators Powered with Euroclone technology
The new CO2 incubator has been designed to provide a stable and convenient environment for cell and tissue culture, keeping in mind providing the optimal needs of cell biologists.
At the very heart of the CO2 Incubator is the large internal capacity of 188.6 litres, corresponding to an actual available space of 140 litres, unmatched in the industry, thanks to a specially designed rack and 4 shelves system that provides a usable surface of 0.23 sqm per shelf.
The accurate and precise temperature is maintained by means of 4 independently controlled and validated “Direct Heating” elements, located on all 6 sides of the chamber, able to measure and control temperature down to 0.1 degree of the set value. Precise CO2 percentage is maintained by a state-of-the-art IR sensor and controller system, that is independent from the humidity of the culturing environment. Humidity is passively maintained at 95% , thanks to a 2.5 litres stainless steel humidity tray, heated by the base heater. Finally, the unit has a built-in “on-demand” decontamination cycle programme, for absolute safety.
√ Programmable audio-visual alarm, warning “parameter out of range”. Autoreset after chamber condition recovery
√ Large 2 x 24 message centre, with alpha numeric display for setup and status information
√ Temperature display in steps of 0.1°C
√ Mode key to enter programmable parameters
√ Scroll keys for selection of the parameters
√ CO2 display in steps 2 of 0.1%
| Feature | Description |
| Temperature Control | Direct heat, 6 sides, 4 independently controlled heaters, 73 meters of heating elements |
| Temperature range | 10°- 50°C, in 0.1 increments ( minimum setting: ambient + 1° C) |
| Temperature measurement | 7 RT curve matched thermistors |
| Temperature Control | +/- 0,1°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | +/- 0,1°C |
| Temperature Uniformity | Better than +/- 0,3°C |
| Temperature recovery | About 5 minutes following a 15 seconds door opening |
| Over Temperature Protection | Independent, inhibits all heaters above 1.0° C over set temp. value (in the unlikely event of a control system failure) |
| Co2 | |
| Sensor | Solid State IR Sensor, automatic atmospheric CO2 zeroing. Measurement is independent from chamber humidity level |
| Range | 0.5 to 20 % CO2, in steps of 0.1% |
| Control | +/- 0,1% |
| Uniformity | Better than +/- 0,1 % |
| Accuracy | +/- 0,2% at 5% CO2 set point |
| Recovery rate | About 5 minutes following a 15 seconds door opening |
| Relative Humidity System | |
| Reservoir | 2.5 litres, 304 Stainless Steel electro-polished humidity tray |
| RH level | Minimum 95% |
| Decontamination cycle | |
| Decontamination cycle type | Fully automatic, 125° C cycle, Validated |
| Temperature ramp up time | 1,5- 2,5 hours |
| Exposure time | 4 hours |
| Temperature ramp down time | 5-7 hours |
| Total cycle time | 10,5 – 13,5 hours |
Constructive Details
Sturdiness. Simple and effective.
| Feature | Description |
| Inner Chamber | 304 Stainless Steel, totally seamless, electro-polished |
| Chamber volume (gross /usable) | 188.6 litres/140 litres |
| Exterior | Powder painted mild steel with ABS plastic outer door cover |
| Interior access | Heated outer door with direct chamber access or sealed inner glass door (with optional 4/8 inner glass doors) |
| Door swing | Right side opening with optional left side door swing (factory fitted) |
| Shelving System | |
| Shelf racks | Easy to assemble , 304 stainless steel construction, with high temperature plastic spacerss |
| Shelf type | Solid (non perforated) stainless steel shelves ( perforated available as option) |
| Shelf dimensions (W x D) mm | 510x 455 mm, with 150 mm height above each shelf |
| Shelf surface area, Sq meter | 0,23 m2 |
| Capacity: standard – maximum | 4-8 |
| Alarm System | |
| Chamber status alarm | Fully programmable, audio-visual, auto reset when chamber conditions resume |
| Incubator function alarm | Fully automatic alarms to advise failure in heaters or sensors |
| Alarm events Log | Up to 500 alarm events held in memory on a rolling basis, displayed on 2 x 24 display, showing programmed value, actual value, time and duration of alarm event |
| Power Requirements | |
| Voltage | 220-240 V – 50-60 Hz |
| Rated Power | 1,5 kW |
| Power to maintain 37ºC | < 0,1 kW |
| Ecternal Connections | |
| RS 232 output | Operating conditions, alarms and events data output |
| RS 232 interface | Standard supply, for remote access |
| Contact for remote alarm | Volt-free. Remote external alarm device or alarm system (BMS) |
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