CO2-Incubator Model INC 246

Standard delivery CO2 incubator

We never economise on essential matters. Even in the attractively priced standard model, the INCO CO2 incubator has a unique precision and reliability, because cell, tissue and bacteria cultures, as well as micro-organisms growing in vitro, need protection in a controlled and physiologically ideal environment. You can put together your own customised model from 7 additional modules in the accessories list.

On this page, you can find all the essential technical data on the standard fittings of our CO2 incubator. Our customer relations team will be pleased to help if you want further information. If you should require a customised special solution, please contact our technical specialists at myAtmoSAFE@memmert.com.

INC 246
 
INC 246
INCO CO2 incubator: Reliable incubation of cultures in medicine, life science, environmental technology, bacteriology, virology, microbiology, biotechnology and zoology.

Ventilation and Control

  • uniform atmosphere and temperature distribution owing to enclosed, non-turbulent ventilation system in working chamber
  • adaptive, fuzzy-supported, multifunctional, digital microprocessor PID-controller
  • integral fault diagnostics on temperature, CO2 and humidity limit control
  • 2 Pt100 sensors Class A in 4-wire-circuit, mutually monitoring and taking over the performance at the same temperature value
  • digital 7-day-programme-timer with real time clock, precise minute setting
  • digital display (LED) of all set parameters, such as temperature, weekdays, time, CO2, humidity and set-up values - language to be chosen in setup
  • CO2-supply via sterile filter
  • digital electronic CO2 control with automatic zeroing (infrared measuring system) - range of adjustment 0-10% - resolution 0,1%
  • intrinsic adjustment of altitude above sea level
  • CO2-supply being interrupted upon door opening
  • digital display of set and actual values (LED) of temperature (0,1 °C resolution) and of CO2-concentration (0,1%)
  • integrated humidity limit control (88-97%) with digital display of relative humidity - resolution of display: 0,5%, setting accuracy: 1%
  • programme stored on power failure
  • chip card (STERICard) for sterilisation of working chamber with fixed cycle (4 hrs./160 °C) without removal of sensors and mountings

Heating  Concept

  • large-area multi-function heating system with additional door and back heating to avoid condensation
  • incl. works calibration certificate for +37 °C

Multiple Overtemperature Protection

  • with audible and visual alarm in case of over-/undertemperature and over-/under-CO2, open door and empty gas cylinder
  • independently working, digitally adjustable electronic overtemperature controller TWW protection class 3.1
  • additional integral over- and undertemperature monitor "ASF" (Auto-Safety-Function) automatically following the setpoint value at a preset tolerance range; audible alarm is activated in case of over- or undertemperature, heating is switched off in case of overtemperature
  • resolution of display and setting accuracy: 0,1 °C
  • mechanical temperature limiter TB protection class 1 switching the heating off at approx. 10 °C above max. oven temperature

Textured Stainless Steel Casing

  • w x h x d: 790 x 938 x 750 mm
  • fully insulated stainless steel door with double locking and 4-point adjustment
  • inner glass door with opening (8 mm dia.) to take gas samples
  • rear zinc-plated steel

Interior

  • w x h x d: 640 x 640 x 600 mm, 246 l
  • easy-to-clean interior, made of stainless steel, reinforced by deep drawn ribbing, material no. 1.4301 (ASTM 304), hermetically welded
  • 3 perforated stainless steel shelves, full-width; 2 stainless steel water dishes, half-width

Temperature Range

  • from +20 °C (however, at least 8 °C above ambient temperature) up to + 50 °C
  • temperature variation in time: < +/-0,1 °C (to DIN 12 880: 2007-05)
  • temperature uniformity in chamber at 37°C: < +/- 0.3 °C (to DIN 12 880: 2007-05)

Voltage / Power Rating

  • 230 V (+/- 10%), 50/60 Hz
  • ca. 2.000 W (during heating)

Packing Data

  • net weight approx. 110 kg
  • gross weight wooden case approx. 160 kg
  • dimensions approx.:
    wooden case w x h x d: 94 x 112 x 92 cm
  • the appliances must be transported upright

Customs Tariff Number

  • 8419 8998

Country of Origin

  • Federal Republic of Germany

WEEE-Reg.-No.

  • DE 66812464

Accessories

Comfort module:
two gas connections with quick release connectors, automatic switch-over of gas cylinders
   T1
Hygiene module:
electropolished interior seamlessly welded by laser
   T2
Communication module:
USB interface, "Celsius" standard software for programming and logging, ring log memory, printer interface
   T3
CO2 module:
extended CO2 range from 0 to 20%
   T4
Premium module:
includes Comfort, Hygiene, Communication and CO2 module
   T5
Humidity-Modul:
active microprocessor control for humidifying and dehumidifying (40-97% rh), incl. digital indication and auto-diagnostic system ensures even more rapid reaching of set humidity and very short recovery times while avoiding condensate formation; humidity supply with distilled water (from an external tank) by a self-priming pump; integral bacteria block by generating hotsteam, dehumidifying via sterile filter; (standard humidity limit control and water dishes are omitted). Can only be ordered together with new incubator (no retrofitting possible)
   K7
O2 module:
control of oxygen concentration by N2 inlet; adjustment range 1 % up to 20 % O2; setting accuracy 0,1 %
   T6
Entry port in the rear, heated, with silicone stopper, 57 mm inner diameter   F9
HEPA-filter for chamber according to EN 1822, packed in sterile condition, incl. fixing unit   H9
4-part partitioning of interior with 4-part gas baffle (replacement of 3 full-width by 6 half-width shelves)   K4
Extra perforated stainless steel shelf, half width   E6(x)
Extra perforated stainless steel shelf, full width   E7(x)
Additional stainless steel grid, full width   E3(x)
Extra water dish, half width   E2(x)
Pressure reducing valve to DIN 8546, incl. gas cylinder monitor   H7
IQ check list with works test data for oven as support for validation by customer   Q1
OQ check list including one free-selectable CO2-, humidity and temperature value incl. temperature distribution survey for 27 measuring points to DIN 12880: 2007-05 with works test data as support for validation by customer   Q2
Software conforming to FDA "Celsius FDA-Edition" for up to 16 units - only with Communication or Premium module   Q3
Oven-linked authorisation card (User-ID-Card) - prevents undesired manipulation by unauthorised third parties   V1
Computer interface RS485 (for networking a maximum of 16 ovens) instead of interface USB - only with Communication or Premium module   V2
Start-up of INCO incubators and brief training (Germany only) through Memmert service. Service not subject to any discount   K9