MIDEA MCP 260 CO2 Incubator

A carbon dioxide incubator is a laboratory instrument used especially for cell culture and the growth of microorganisms. By keeping the carbon dioxide (CO₂) level inside at a set value, it optimises the growth and development of biological samples.

The functions of a carbon dioxide incubator are:

1. Maintains pH balance: In cell cultures the pH of the medium usually depends on the CO₂ level. CO₂ interacts with bicarbonate ions in the culture medium and helps keep the pH stable, which is essential for healthy cell growth.
2. Supports cell growth: Some cells and microorganisms multiply more efficiently in a carbon dioxide atmosphere. The incubator adjusts CO₂ levels to meet the needs of such organisms.
3. Provides stable temperature and humidity: The incubator ensures that cells develop at the correct temperature and humidity, supporting growth and multiplication in an ideal environment.

The Midea CO2 incubator provides a safe, reproducible growth environment for cell cultures and a uniquely natural simulation to guarantee optimum growth conditions at all times.

• LED control: intelligent control of CO₂ concentration, temperature, alarms and automatic decontamination.
• Precise temperature control: microcomputer PID control system with 4 sensors controls cooling and heating temperature with 0.1 ℃ precision.
• 304 stainless steel interior: safe perforated anti-slip shelves allow free internal airflow; abrasion- and corrosion-resistant and easy to clean.
• Dual-beam IR CO₂ precision control: the high-temperature-resistant dual-beam IR sensor works on the NDIR measuring principle, accurately monitoring CO₂ concentration without being affected by temperature or humidity.
• Alarm system: temperature alarm, CO₂ concentration alarm, open door alarm.
• 125 ℃ dry-heat sterilisation: long proven on the market to ensure sensor stability throughout its service life and effective sterilisation. No disassembly or manual calibration required.
• Excellent temperature, gas and humidity uniformity: a top-mounted fan motor and heating on 6 sides of the cabinet guarantee homogeneous conditions throughout the chamber.
• Inner glass door: easy observation of the samples, less disturbance of incubation conditions, lower gas consumption and reduced risk of contaminants entering.
• Foamed outer door: good insulation, energy saving and reduced noise.
• Easy to clean: rounded corners make cleaning easy; the entire chamber is made of stainless steel (SUS304).
• Microcomputer: PID control system with 4 sensors controls cooling and heating temperature with 0.1 ℃ accuracy, providing a constant temperature for normal cell growth throughout the life cycle.
• Natural air and humidity convection: air and humidity are distributed naturally in the chamber by 6-sided heating and an air circulation fan.
• Easy and effective sterilisation of microorganisms at 125 ℃: with 6-sided heating there is no need to remove and separately decontaminate internal components, including the CO₂ sensors, preventing secondary contamination.
• HEPA filter: all gas injection lines are filtered through a HEPA filter to remove impurities before entering the chamber. The filter captures 99.97 % of particles larger than 0.3 μm.
• Anti-condensation heating system to reduce contamination risk: the door of the CO₂ incubator radiates heat to the inner glass door, effectively preventing condensation and eliminating microbial contamination caused by condensate.
• Precise CO₂ concentration with IR precision control: built-in temperature and humidity compensation reduces the effect of humidity and temperature changes without recalibration after high-temperature sterilisation. Compared with traditional single-beam IR, dual-beam IR is more stable and accurate.

MIDEA MCP 260 CO2 Incubator – Technical Specifications

260L LED Control High-Temperature Cell-Culture Lab Air Jacket CO2 Incubator