INCO246med CO2 Incubator: A Controlled Environment for Laboratory Research
The Memmert INCO246med CO2 Incubator is a sophisticated piece of laboratory equipment, specifically designed for applications requiring a highly controlled environment. This incubator is ideal for the in vitro culture of cells, tissues, and bacteria, providing optimal physiological conditions for growth and development.
The INCO246med allows for precise temperature control, with a range from 8°C above ambient temperature up to +50°C. Equipped with two Class A Pt100 sensors in a four-wire circuit, the incubator ensures mutual monitoring and performance takeover at the same temperature value. This precision is crucial for maintaining stable and reproducible conditions, essential for laboratory experiments.
The incubator features an integrated humidity control system with an adjustable limit between 88% and 97% relative humidity (RH). The device offers a display resolution of 0.5% and a setting accuracy of 1%, ensuring a constant humid environment, vital for the viability of cellular and bacterial cultures.
CO2 control is managed by a digital electronic system with automatic zeroing, using an infrared measurement system. The CO2 adjustment range is from 0% to 10%, with a resolution of 0.1%. This precise control maintains optimal CO2 levels, necessary for cell growth and pH regulation in culture media.
The INCO246med is equipped with an electronic microprocessor controller with an autodiagnostic system, ensuring continuous monitoring of critical parameters. The controller displays setpoint and actual values for temperature and CO2 concentration with a resolution of 0.1°C and 0.1%, respectively. A programmable 7-day timer with a real-time clock allows for precise incubation cycle scheduling.
Safety is a priority with the INCO246med. The device features a mechanical temperature limiter and an overtemperature monitor, ensuring protection against temperature overshoots. The AutoSAFETY system monitors temperature deviations from setpoints, triggering visual and audible alarms in case of exceedances. Additionally, an integrated autodiagnostic system ensures rapid fault detection.
The incubator is designed with a stainless steel interior, easy to clean and corrosion-resistant. The 246-liter interior volume provides ample space for various applications. Non-turbulent ventilation ensures uniform atmosphere and temperature distribution, while the multi-functional heating system on six sides prevents condensation.
The device complies with safety standards and bears CE and other international certification marks, ensuring reliability and performance in laboratory environments.