Drosophila - Incubators

Microprocessor Temperature Control

BioCold Drosophila Incubators are equipped with microprocessor-based temperature controllers, each offering dual digital displays (actual value and set value), straightline PID control, audible high/low alarms, and remote alarm connections.

Environmental Conditioning System

BioCold Drosophila Incubators employ thermoelectric cooling, ultrasonic humidification, and a high capacity circulation system to ensure uniform air distribution and exceptional uniformity from top to bottom throughout the chamber.

• Temperature control to within ±0.2°C
• Humidity control to within ±0.5% RH
• Temperature uniformity to within ±0.7°C
• Humidity uniformity to within ±3% RH

Temperature Control System

BioCold incubators use a high capacity solid state (thermoelectric) cooling system to achieve temperatures down to 18°C, cycling low watt density heaters to control temperature. Thermoelectric cooling offers exceptional reliability, completely eliminating refrigeration leaks and compressor failures, with a mean life expectancy of more than 20 years per unit.

Humidity Control System

Ultrasonic humidification provides increased energy efficiency and precision in humidity control compared to traditional steam boilers. Humidity control is available on all incubators, with dial humidistat or digital control options to achieve humidity control of up to ±0.5% RH.

Cabinet Design

Double-wall cabinet construction with foamed-in-place high density urethane insulation (CFC free) provides years of trouble-free operation. Chambers come standard with a stainless steel door, brushed anodized aluminum exterior, NSF-approved white aluminum interior, and stainless steel floor. Chambers are also available in optional stainless steel interior and exterior finishes.

Shelving

Chambers are equipped with heavy-duty vinyl-coated wire shelving able to support up to 200 lbs. of distributed load per shelf. Chambers come standard with four shelves per door section, with additional shelving available up to a maximum of eight shelves per door section.