Illuminated incubator PGC-D250
Features
- Constructed with a durable stainless steel interior and external
powder-coated housing.
- Features dual doors with a toughened glass inner door and includes
a 220V power outlet for auxiliary equipment.
- An 8-grade LED lighting system with stepless control minimizes
errors from lamp aging and mimics natural light conditions.
- Microprocessor-driven control allows for synchronized management of
temperature, illumination, and heating rates.
- Supports sophisticated 30-segment temperature programming for
customized thermal profiles.
- Low-noise compressor with self-diagnostics ensures reliable cooling
with minimal temperature fluctuation.
- 3D heating technology guarantees temperature uniformity, critical
for consistent experimental results.
- High-performance CPU and high-sensitivity Pt sensor enable precise
real-time adjustments.
- Integrated safety features include multiple alarms, parameter
memory, and dynamic self-diagnostics.
- Optional redundant temperature-limit system acts as a fail-safe to
protect sensitive samples.
Specifications
| Model | PGC-D250 |
|---|
| Chamber volume (L) | 250 |
| Temp. Control Range | Without illumination: 0℃～60℃. With illumination: 10℃～60℃ |
| Temperature | Resolution | 0.1℃ |
| Fluctuation | ± 0.5℃ |
| Uniformity | ± 1℃ ± 1℃ |
| Controller | PID microprocessor control, soft touch, LED display |
| Sensor | PT100 |
| Illumination | 0-20000LX |
| Timer | Power-on, power off. Timing range: 1min~ 2970hr |
| Material | Internal | 304 stainless steel |
| External | 08F |
| Dimensions (WxDxH,mm) | Internal | 550*500*900 |
| External | 700*750*1575 |
| Net Weight(Kg) | 128 |
| Consumption Power(W) | 900 |
| Shelf Size(mm) | 484*480 |
| Shelf Qty Standard/Maximum) | 2/13 |
| Power Supply | 220V/50Hz (Optional: 220V/60Hz, 110V/60Hz) |
*Working temperature: 5-30℃. Max. working humidity: 80%RH.
Max.working altitude: 2000m
Introduction about incubator
The scientific value of an incubator hinges on its spatial
uniformity and temporal stability—engineering feats governed by its
design. Uniformity refers to the temperature consistency across all
points within the chamber at a given time.
Factors influencing this include the heating method: water-jacketed
walls provide excellent thermal buffer against ambient fluctuations
but are heavy; air-jacketed designs use forced convection fans for
faster recovery but may create subtle gradients. The placement of
sensors, airflow patterns (often circular to avoid dead zones), and
door seal integrity are critical. Stability is the ability to
maintain the setpoint over time, managed by sophisticated
Proportional-Integral-Derivative (PID) controllers that
preemptively adjust heating output.
For CO2 incubators, sensor placement and gas mixing efficiency are
equally vital. Validation, often part of an installation
qualification (IQ) and operational qualification (OQ), involves
mapping the empty and loaded chamber with multiple calibrated
probes. This process identifies any “cold" or “hot" spots,
informing optimal sample placement. For high-precision work, even
the radiant heat from internal LED lights or the opening of a
neighboring incubator door can cause fluctuations. Understanding
and verifying these engineering principles is essential for
researchers who require not just a warm space, but a perfectly
homogenous and stable environment for their sensitive cultures.
