CO2 Air Jacketed Incubators - SCO Series
Ideal for Clinical, Analytical, and General Laboratory Applications
The SCO air jacketed CO2 incubators create an optimized culturing environment, featuring passive humidification, highly stable CO2 levels, and exceptional temperature uniformity. These characteristics ensure the protection of your valuable cell samples throughout their development process.
Key Features and Benefits
- Copper gas plumbing and stainless steel interior enhance protection against microbiological contamination.
- Infrared (IR) sensor enables rapid recovery of CO2 levels after door openings, preventing sample disruption.
- USB data logging capabilities for easy monitoring and record-keeping.
- Advanced PID (proportional, integral, derivative) temperature control system ensures sensitive and responsive temperature management.
- Independent over-temperature setpoint and operational control override provide added safety assurance.
- Side-mounted access port (1.45" inner diameter) allows for convenient integration of cables, sensors, and additional instrumentation.
- Durable stainless steel interior ensures longevity and simplifies cleaning processes.
- Heated Copper CO2 inlet promotes enhanced temperature uniformity while mitigating contamination and condensation risks.
- Autoclavable shelving system for versatile use and easy maintenance.
- Unique air jacketed design guarantees exceptional temperature uniformity of ±0.25°C at 37°C.
- Patented copper cage HEPA filter significantly lowers the risk of contamination.
- Heated door technology ensures consistent temperature across the chamber.
- Sealed inner glass door allows for unobtrusive viewing while maintaining optimal growth conditions, enhancing gas utilization and reducing condensation.
- Compliant with several safety certifications including CAN/CSA, UL, EN, IEC 61010, and CE regulations.
Contamination Control Features
The sophisticated PID controller adjusts power to heating elements and CO2 injection frequency, offering the most accurate and responsive control available. This tailored controller is designed to adapt to individual incubator chamber volumes, promoting quick recovery to setpoints and minimizing overshoot issues. Visual indicator lights provide real-time feedback on critical operational functions.
Specifications
| Model |
SCO5A |
SCO10A |
| Interior Volume, Nominal |
5 cu ft (142 liters) |
10 cu ft (285 liters) |
| Interior Dimensions (W x D x H) |
20.5 x 19.7 x 21.5" (52.1 x 50.0 x 54.6 cm) |
20.5 x 19.7 x 21.5" (52.1 x 50.0 x 54.6 cm) |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) |
27.3 x 28.5 x 37.8" (69.3 x 72.4 x 96.0 cm) |
27.3 x 28.5 x 75.5" (69.3 x 72.4 x 191.7 cm) |
| Interior Construction |
300 series stainless steel |
300 series stainless steel |
| Exterior Construction |
20 gauge steel, powder coated |
20 gauge steel, powder coated |
| Shelves |
3 standard, 8 total |
6 standard, 16 total |
| Maximum Weight per Shelf |
35 lbs (15.8 kg) |
35 lbs (15.8 kg) |
| Permitted Total Load |
105 lbs (47.6 kg) |
105 lbs (47.6 kg) |
| Electrical |
50/60Hz, AC |
50/60Hz, AC |
| Voltage |
110V-120V |
110V-120V |
| Full Load Amps |
6.0 |
12.0 |
| Nominal Power (watts @37°C) |
105 |
210 |
| Recommended Breaker, Amps |
15 |
15 |
| Plug Supplied |
NEMA5-15P |
NEMA5-15P |
| CO2 Range |
1-20% |
1-20% |
| Recovery CO2 at 5% |
< 5 minutes |
< 5 minutes |
| Sensor Type |
Infrared |
Infrared |
| Temperature Uniformity (at 37°C) |
±0.25°C |
±0.25°C |
| Humidity Range Passive (Ambient 95%) |
2.0 minutes |
2.0 minutes |
| Temperature Range Recovery to 37°C |
Yes |
Yes |
