Research CO2 Incubators

LEEC Research and Standard CO2 incubators set advanced standards in performance and freedom from contamination. The two Research models have the added benefit of a high temperature decontamination facility (95°C).

ADVANCED MICROPROCESSOR CONTROL

The specially developed microprocessor controller gives the user day to day control over all alarm settings, alarm delay and calibration adjustment. These settings are protected by an anti-tampering procedure. Sensors placed within key areas of the chamber constantly monitor and enable the control system to optimise temperature and CO2 levels. After door opening, the culture conditions quickly recover without overshoot, and stable control is maintained. Profiled heating, a technique developed by LEEC, eliminates all risk of "hot-spots".

LEEC GA CO2 incubators (regardless of age) can be cooled when connected to a LEEC self contained recirculating cooler unit.

ACTIVE CONTAMINATION CONTROL

All models have a unidirectional airflow in the work area, an in-line HEPA filter and an ultra smooth stainless steel chamber with rounded edges. The indirectly heated inner glass door remains condensation free. These features all help to reduce any risk of contamination. The Research models also have a high temperature decontamination facility (95°C) operated by a security key switch. User experience has shown high temperature to be especially effective in eliminating culture contamination.

IN-VIVO SIMULATION

The advanced LEEC 20.2 microprocessor combined with the ducted airflow system ensures that temperature and CO2 stabilities (typically <±0.1°C and <±0.2%) are maintained to the tightest tolerances in order to give optimim "in-vivo" simulation.

STANDARD FEATURES

CONTROL:-

• Infrared CO2 detector
• Microprocessor control with soft touch panel.
• Bright LED digital displays for temperature and CO2.
• Comprehensive alarm system (audible and visual) monitors all critical functions.

CONSTRUCTION:-

• Stainless steel outer cabinet for longer life.
• Ultra smooth stainless steel chamber helps contamination control.
• Adjustable levelling feet.
• Two 12mm cable access ports.

HEATING AND SAFETY:-

• Built-in cooling coil can be connected to a source of chilled water for operation close to or below ambient temperature.
• High and low alarm warnings (temperature and CO2)
• Independent overtemperature safety cutout with failsafe.
• Remote alarm connections (volt-free, N/O, N/C).

CONTAMINATION CONTROL:-

• Unidirectional airflow.
• HEPA filters remove airborne contaminants.
• High temperature decontamination (Research models only).
• Indirectly heated inner glass door prevents condensation.

Further C02 Incubators

	The new LEEC Culture Safe CO2 Incubator has a fully sealed, electro-polished, one-piece, deep drawn chamber, manufactured from the highest grade 316 stainless steel.
	The Mini Culture Safe CO2 incubator is an attractive solution for those who want a high quality laboratory incubator on a budget.
	The new LEEC Culture Safe CO2 precision incubator has a fully sealed, electro-polished, one-piece, deep drawn chamber, manufactured from the high grade 304 stainless steel.
	The LEEC Multi Gas Incubator is the logical choice for researchers wishing to recreate the ultimate "in-vivo" conditions. There are many published papers showing that under such culturing conditions some mammalian cell-lines can grow more naturally, in higher densities and with superior extra-cellular activity.