Memmert CO2 Incubator ICO50med

Memmert CO₂ Incubator ICO50med

The Memmert CO₂ Incubator ICO50med is a Class I Medical Device (CE 0197) engineered specifically for sensitive cell culture, bacteria culture, and tissue culture applications. Designed with user safety, performance reliability, and contamination prevention at its core, the ICO50med offers fully integrated digital controls, high-precision gas regulation, and a 6-sided heating concept to ensure uniform conditions throughout the chamber. Ideal for clinical, pharmaceutical, and biomedical laboratories, this compact incubator maintains consistent conditions even under demanding usage.

Key Features

• Certified medical device (CE 0197) for regulated laboratory environments

• TwinDISPLAY digital PID control with two high-definition TFT color displays

• Precise CO₂ and O₂ regulation using NDIR dual-beam technology and barometric compensation

• Built-in autodiagnostic system and fault alarms for real-time protection

• Humidity limitation system using Peltier cooling for optimal condensation prevention

• Built-in standard sterilisation cycle (180°C/60 min) without removing sensors

• Seamless documentation and programming via AtmoCONTROL software (USB/Ethernet)

• Large-area 6-sided heating with door and rear panel heating – eliminates condensation

• Membrane gas filter and CO₂ connection set included as standard

• Compact design with easy-to-clean stainless steel interior

• Supplied with works calibration certificate for +37 °C and 5% CO₂

Typical Applications

• Incubation of mammalian cell cultures in medical research

• Culturing of bacteria, yeast, or fungi for diagnostics or study

• Use in IVF and fertility clinics for embryo culture

• Stability testing under CO₂/O₂ controlled environments

• Tissue engineering and regenerative medicine labs

Specifications

Temperature Control

• Working temperature range: 5 °C above ambient to +50 °C

• Setting range: +18 °C to +50 °C

• Temperature setting accuracy: 0.1 °C

• Temperature variation in chamber at +37 °C: ±0.3 K

• Temperature fluctuation over time at +37 °C: ±0.1 K

• Sensors: 2 Pt100 sensors, DIN Class A, 4-wire configuration

CO₂ and O₂ Control

• CO₂ range: 0 to 20 %

• CO₂ setting accuracy: 0.1 %

• CO₂ stability over time: ±0.2 %

• CO₂ detection: Dual beam NDIR system with auto-diagnostics

• O₂ control (optional): 1 to 20 % with 0.1 % accuracy

Humidity Control

• Standard RH control: Via Peltier element (up to 93 % RH ± 2.5 % with water dish)

• Setting accuracy: 0.5 % RH

• Optional active humidity range (option K7): 40 % to 97 % RH or RH-Off

Control & Interface

• Controller: TwinDISPLAY digital PID with dual color displays

• Parameters: Temperature, CO₂, O₂ (optional), time, time zones, DST

• Function: SetpointWAIT ensures process timing starts only once the target condition is reached

• Interface: USB and Ethernet LAN

• Software: AtmoCONTROL (USB stick included)

• Data protection: Retains program memory in event of power loss

Safety & Diagnostics

• AutoSAFETY system: Over/under temperature alarms and shutdown

• Autodiagnostic system: Integrated for temperature and CO₂ system faults

• Alarms: Visual and acoustic

• Heating concept: Six-sided with door and rear heating – minimizes condensation

Chamber Design

• Interior dimensions (W x H x D): 400 x 425 x 330 mm (reduced depth by 35 mm for fan)

• Chamber volume: 56 liters

• Maximum load capacity: 75 kg

• Max load per shelf: 15 kg

• Maximum number of shelves: 5

• Interior material: Stainless steel (1.4301 / ASTM 304), corrosion-resistant

Construction and Housing

• External dimensions (W x H x D): 559 x 795 x 521 mm (+56 mm with door handle)

• Outer casing: Textured stainless steel with zinc-plated steel rear panel

• Insulated stainless steel door with compression lock and inner glass sampling port

• Installation: Designed for upright transport and easy setup

Electrical Data

• Voltage (230 V model): 230 V, 50/60 Hz, approx. 1100 W

• Voltage (115 V model): 115 V, 50/60 Hz, approx. 1100 W

Operating Conditions

• Ambient temperature: +10 °C to +35 °C

• Max relative humidity: 70 %, non-condensing

• Max altitude: 2,000 m above sea level

• Overvoltage category: II

• Pollution degree: 2

• Minimum clearance: Rear – 15 cm; Top – 20 cm; Sides – 5 cm