Illuminated incubator PGC-D360
Features
- Laboratory-grade stainless steel chamber with convenient 220V
socket and robust powder-coated exterior.
- Designed with dual doors, including a safety glass inner door, to
maintain stable internal conditions.
- Stepless 8-grade LED illumination accurately replicates natural
photoperiods without intensity degradation.
- Intelligent microprocessor control coordinates temperature changes,
light cycles, and ramp speeds to simulate diurnal rhythms.
- Capable of running intricate 30-segment temperature curves for
research and stability testing.
- Energy-efficient compressor system with CFC-free refrigerant
provides eco-friendly, stable cooling.
- Omni-directional 3D heating and adjustable airflow work together to
achieve exceptional environmental homogeneity.
- Fast-response controller with a Pt100 sensor ensures tight
temperature tolerances.
- Comprehensive alarm system, data memory, and display calibration
support reliable, long-term operation.
- Can be equipped with an optional independent over-temperature
safety cut-off for enhanced protection.
Specifications
| Model | PGC-D360 |
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| Chamber volume (L) | 360 |
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| Temp. Control Range | Without illumination: 0℃～60℃. With illumination: 10℃～60℃ |
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| Temperature | Resolution | 0.1℃ |
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| Fluctuation | ± 0.5℃ |
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| Uniformity | ± 1.5℃ |
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| Controller | PID microprocessor control, soft touch, LED display |
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| Sensor | PT100 |
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| Illumination | 0-20000LX | 0-20000LX |
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| Timer | Power-on, power off. Timing range: 1min~ 2970hr |
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| Material | Internal | 304 stainless steel |
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| External | 08F |
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| Dimensions (WxDxH,mm) | Internal | 650*600*950 | 550*500*900 |
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| External | 800*850*1730 | 700*750*1575 |
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| Net Weight(Kg) | 175 |
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| Consumption Power(W) | 1200 |
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| Shelf Size(mm) | 584*580 |
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| Shelf Qty Standard/Maximum) | 3/13 |
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| Power Supply | 220V/50Hz (Optional: 220V/60Hz, 110V/60Hz) |
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*Working temperature: 5-30℃. Max. working humidity: 80%RH.
Max.working altitude: 2000m
Introduction about incubator
Within clinical and pathology laboratories, incubators are
frontline diagnostic tools, essential for identifying infectious
agents and guiding treatment. When a patient sample (blood, urine,
sputum, wound swab) arrives, it is often inoculated onto culture
plates and placed in incubators set at 35-37°C (human body
temperature) to promote the growth of potential pathogens. The
controlled environment allows slow-growing bacteria like
*Mycobacterium tuberculosis* or fastidious organisms requiring
specific atmospheres (e.g., *Campylobacter* needing microaerobic
conditions) to thrive for identification.
In microbiology labs, incubators support automated systems for
blood culture bottles, constantly agitating and warming them to
detect microbial metabolism, signaling sepsis. Beyond bacteriology,
incubators are used in serology and immunology; for instance,
maintaining precise temperatures during enzyme-linked immunosorbent
assays (ELISAs) for detecting antibodies to HIV or hepatitis.
In histopathology, tissue processors and stain incubation steps
sometimes occur in temperature-controlled chambers to ensure
consistent results. The speed, accuracy, and reliability of
microbial identification—and consequently, the timely
administration of the correct antibiotic—directly depend on the
incubator’s performance. Thus, in a hospital setting, this device
transitions from a research tool to a life-saving clinical asset,
directly impacting patient outcomes.
