Binder CB 170 CO2 incubator

Binder CB 170 CO2 Incubator

The Binder CB 170 CO2 Incubator is a cutting-edge laboratory incubator designed to maintain optimal environmental conditions for growing sensitive cell cultures and tissues. This high-performance incubator is perfect for a wide range of biomedical, pharmaceutical, and medical research applications, providing precise control over temperature, CO₂ levels, and humidity to meet the strict demands of contemporary laboratory practices.

Key Features:

• Enhanced Humidification System: The built-in humidification system ensures consistent moisture levels, preventing culture dehydration and promoting reliable cell growth under controlled conditions.
• Anti-Contamination Features: Featuring 180°C hot-air sterilization, the incubator maintains a sterile environment, reducing the risk of contamination and protecting cultures from microbial exposure.
• Infrared (IR) CO₂ Measurement: Utilizing advanced infrared CO₂ sensor technology, the incubator ensures precise and accurate CO₂ control, maintaining a stable environment for cell culture research.
• Smooth Stainless Steel Interior: The chamber’s seamless stainless steel design is easy to clean, ensuring sterility and simplifying maintenance.
• Intuitive Touchscreen Control: The incubator is equipped with a user-friendly touchscreen interface that provides real-time control over temperature, CO₂, and humidity settings, making monitoring and adjustments simple.
• Fault Detection System: Visual and audible alarms alert users to any issues, enabling prompt maintenance and minimizing potential downtime.
• Multiple Connectivity Options: The CB 170 is equipped with Ethernet, USB, and zero-voltage alarm contact interfaces for easy integration with other systems or remote monitoring.
• Fail-Safe CO₂ System: This feature ensures the stability of pH levels in cell cultures, even in the event of a CO₂ failure, offering additional protection against pH fluctuations.

Applications:

The Binder CB 170 CO₂ Incubator is suitable for various research and laboratory applications, including:

• Cell Culture: Essential for maintaining and growing sensitive cell lines, including stem cells, requiring tightly controlled environments.
• Tissue Culture: Provides the necessary conditions for tissue culturing and growth, ideal for a wide range of biomedical applications.
• Hypoxic Studies: Capable of creating low-oxygen (hypoxic) environments, which are critical for studying cell behavior in such conditions.
• Medical and Pharmaceutical Research: Provides a stable and reliable environment for drug development, clinical research, and other medical studies.

Technical Specifications:

• Temperature Range: +4°C above ambient to 60°C
• Temperature Uniformity: ±0.3 K
• Temperature Fluctuation: ±0.1 K
• CO₂ Measurement Technology: Infrared (IR)
• CO₂ Range: 0 to 20 Vol.-% CO₂
• Humidity Range: 90–95% RH
• Power Consumption: 0.8 kW
• Unit Dimensions: 600 mm (W) x 800 mm (H) x 620 mm (D)
• Interior Volume: 170 L
• Weight (Empty): 85 kg
• Energy Consumption at 37°C: 50 Wh/h
• Noise Level: 41 dB(A)
• Number of Shelves: 3 standard, 5 maximum