Memmert ICP450 – High-performance refrigerated incubator for precise and reliable temperature control
The Memmert ICP450 is a compressor-based refrigerated incubator specially designed to meet the needs of laboratories for precise temperature control. Its setting range extends from -12 °C to +60 °C, making it particularly suitable for applications requiring rapid transitions between low and high temperatures. This device is ideal for incubation, breeding or storage processes where thermal stability and repeatability of conditions are essential.
Thanks to its TwinDISPLAY digital control system, the user benefits from an intuitive interface with two high-definition colour screens for precise programming and clear visualisation of the current parameters. The digital PID controller ensures fine temperature control with a display accuracy of 0.1°C. Two class A Pt100 probes, connected in a 4-wire circuit, provide constant and redundant temperature monitoring, ensuring sample safety in all circumstances.
The ICP450 incorporates several thermal safety systems, including a mechanical TB limiter, an overheating and under-temperature protection system, and an AutoSAFETY function that automatically adjusts the tolerance around the selected setpoint. If the defined thresholds are exceeded, heating or cooling is automatically deactivated, with a visual and audible alarm. An integrated self-diagnostic system facilitates rapid identification of faults.
The internal design is based on a net volume of 449 litres, made entirely of electropolished stainless steel for optimum hygiene and easy maintenance. The air is heated by an enveloping air jacket system that ensures perfect uniformity while preventing the samples from drying out. The cooling system uses an environmentally friendly refrigerant (R290 propane) and features efficient automatic defrosting, reducing maintenance-related interruptions.
The ICP450 can accommodate up to eight stainless steel shelves, offering a total load capacity of up to 200 kg, or 30 kg per shelf. The doors feature a double system: an insulated stainless steel outer door with two-point locking and a glass inner door for quick inspection of samples without major thermal disturbance.
The ICP450 is easily programmed using the AtmoCONTROL software, which allows programmes to be created, managed and transferred via USB port or Ethernet interface. In the event of a power failure, the current programme is stored so that the cycle can be resumed without any loss of data. The digital timer offers a setting range from 1 minute to 99 days, with the SetpointWAIT function allowing the timer to start only when the target temperature is reached.
Designed for practical use, the unit is mounted on lockable castors and its installation complies with minimum distances to ensure optimum ventilation. Manufactured in Germany and proven to be robust, the Memmert ICP450 is a reliable and high-performance solution for applications requiring precise temperature control in research, biology, pharmaceutical and food laboratories.
