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What is the difference between an incubator and a heating oven?
Heating and temperature control in the incubator I were designed specifically for low temperatures up to a maximum of 70 °C, to avoid temperature overshoots and to heat up the chamber load very gently. The ovens of the U model series (Universal oven) can be operated at temperatures up to 300 °C.
What is the difference between a heating oven and a steriliser?
The main difference is in the intended use specified by us in accordance with the MPG (Medizinproduktegesetz (Medical Devices Act)) for hot-air sterilisers (see operating instructions). It is quite clearly stated here that for the hot-air sterilisation of medical devices and materials, only hot-air sterilisers tested and suitable for this purpose may be used. Heating ovens, on the other hand, are designed for non-medical use in the laboratory and in industry. In addition, there is also the option for heating ovens of an extended temperature range of 300°C.
Why can I only use the INP/IFP incubator to heat up infusions and rinsing solutions?
The intended use is defined, in accordance with the MPG (Medizinproduktegesetz (Medical Devices Act)) for the INP/IFP incubator series only. The heating and temperature controls of the INP/IFP incubator are designed specially for low temperatures and a finely-tuned control range. In addition, the P class offers extensive options for logging and documentation. The appliances thus meet the requirements for a particularly gentle heating of infusions and rinsing solutions without dangerous temperature overshoots, and are equipped with the crucial alarm systems for over-temperature as well as under-temperature limits. Thus the optimum monitoring in the range of the normal human body temperature between 35,8 and 37,2°C is guaranteed.
What is the difference between the Excellent and Perfect controller?
The Excellent class with a weekly timer, as well as week day and repeat function, is ideal if identical processes need to be repeated frequently. A multi-functional fuzzy controller ensures that the target temperature is set and maintained exactly. The electronic adjustable over-temperature controller completes the triple thermal safety. With the Perfect class, on the other hand, complex thermal processes can be easily programmed as often as you want, using the MEMoryCard, and documented via Ethernet if required. The “Automatic Safety Function“, for which over- temperature and under-temperature monitoring automatically follows the setpoint value within a freely selectable range, guarantees the highest degree of safety. Both controller classes have an internal ring buffer, can be programmed via Celsius software and have the standard interfaces.
What is the difference between the Basic and Excellent controllers?
The Basic controller class provides timer operation as well as double temperature monitoring with a monitoring relay and TB mechanical temperature limiter for standard applications. On the other hand, the Excellent class with a weekly timer, as well as week day and repeat function, is ideal if identical processes need to be repeated frequently. A multi-functional fuzzy controller ensures that the target temperature is set and maintained exactly. The electronic adjustable over-temperature controller completes the triple thermal safety. The Excellent class has an internal ring buffer, can be programmed via Celsius software and has the standard interfaces.
How is timer programming started in the Basic model?
When the appliance is switched on, select the timer module and confirm the time displayed with the Set button (check that the correct time is set).
