Memmert Incubators Im IF260mplus

Memmert Incubator Im IF260mplus – Premium Forced-Air Incubation for Medical and Laboratory Applications

The Memmert IF260mplus incubator is a Class I medical device designed for precision-controlled temperature environments. It is equipped with advanced dual-display controls, intelligent air circulation, and safety systems, making it ideal for demanding medical, pharmaceutical, and research applications. With a chamber volume of 256 liters and refined air convection, the IF260mplus delivers uniform, reliable performance.

Key Features

• TwinDISPLAY control system with two high-definition TFT color screens

• Forced-air circulation via quiet, adjustable air turbine

• Dual Pt100 temperature sensors for fail-safe operation

• HeatBALANCE for fine-tuned distribution of heat across top and bottom zones

• SetpointWAIT function delays the timer until the target temperature is reached

• Integrated sterilization cycle (4 hours at 160 °C) for chamber disinfection

• Durable, corrosion-resistant stainless steel chamber with easy cleaning design

Applications

• Incubation of biological samples in medical laboratories

• Long-term temperature-controlled storage of pharmaceutical products

• Stability testing in research and quality control labs

• Sterile incubation environments in clinical diagnostics

• Environmental simulation for microbiological and cell culture studies

• Applications requiring adherence to medical device standards

Specifications

1. Temperature Performance

   • Setting range: +20 °C to +80 °C

   • Working range: at least 10 °C above ambient temperature to +80 °C

   • Setting precision: 0.1 °C

   • Sensors: Two Pt100 sensors in 4-wire circuit for mutual monitoring and redundancy

2. Interior Capacity and Design

   • Volume: 256 liters

   • Dimensions (W × H × D): 640 × 800 × 500 mm (depth reduced by 39 mm for fan space)

   • Maximum internal load: 300 kg

   • Load per shelf: 20 kg

   • Maximum number of shelves: 9

   • Interior: Polished stainless steel with deep-drawn ribbing and large-area heating on four sides

3. Control and Programming

   • ControlCOCKPIT: TwinDISPLAY PID microprocessor controller

   • Adjustable parameters: temperature (°C/°F), fan speed, air flap, time, time zones, daylight saving

   • Timer: 1 minute to 99 days

   • Software: AtmoCONTROL on USB for programming, managing, and transferring via Ethernet or USB

4. Ventilation and Air Circulation

   • Airflow: Quiet forced air circulation with individual adjustment in 10% increments

   • Fresh air: Preheated, introduced via electronically controlled flap

   • Vent: Exhaust port with restrictor flap for fine-tuned air exchange

5. Safety and Monitoring

   • Overtemperature protection: Mechanical limiter TB (class 1 DIN 12880)

   • Electronic overtemperature protection: TWW (class 3.1) or TWB (class 2), selectable on display

   • AutoSAFETY: ASF system for automatic monitoring of over-/undertemperature

   • Alarm: Both visual and audible alerts

   • Autodiagnostic system for fault detection

6. Electrical and Environmental Conditions

   • Power supply: 230 V / 50–60 Hz, approx. 1700 W or 115 V / 50–60 Hz, approx. 900 W

   • Ambient conditions: +5 °C to +40 °C, max. 80% humidity (non-condensing)

   • Installation: Minimum rear clearance of 15 cm, 20 cm from ceiling, 5 cm from sides

   • Altitude: Up to 2000 m above sea level

   • Overvoltage category II, Pollution degree 2

Construction and Packaging

• External dimensions: 824 × 1183 × 684 mm (depth includes 56 mm door handle)

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

• Doors: Fully insulated stainless steel outer door with compression lock and inner glass door

• Internals: Includes 2 electropolished stainless steel shelves

• Factory-calibrated at +37 °C with included calibration certificate

• Shipping dimensions: Approx. 930 × 1380 × 930 mm

• Net weight: Approx. 110 kg

• Gross weight (with carton): Approx. 161 kg

• Country of origin: Germany

• Transport: Must be shipped upright

• Customs tariff number: 8419 8998

• WEEE registration number: DE 66812464