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A water jacket surrounds the interior chamber for thermal stability and uniform heating. Gentle air flow within the chamber assures top-to-bottom temperature uniformity at all shelf levels, and up to 96% RH at +37° C to minimize desiccation of small volume samples.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Poly Temp Catalog On-Line CO2 Incubators

Full Size Water-Jacketed Incubators,
Ultima And Elite Series

Revco full size water-jacketed CO2 incubators are available in both single chamber and dual chamber models.

Revco water-jacketed CO2 incubators create a new standard for performance, convenience and contamination control. The full-size CO2 incubators represent a combination of microprocessor control, innovative cabinet construction and a time-tested water-jacketed heating technique to create stable, uniform temperature. Gentle air flow maintains desired still air environment for optimum cell culture conditions, maintains temperature, humidity and CO2 uniformity throughout the chamber at all shelf levels.

IntrLogicä Control System

 
Click here for a detailed look at the IntrLogic™ Control Panel.
   

The microprocessor-based IntrLogicä control system provides comprehensive control, monitoring and display of all incubator systems for safe, efficient operation. Bright, easy-to-read LED displays, function pads, touchpad data entry and indicator lights are integrated into a sleek, self-contained control panel which is easy to use, easy to clean. A computer data port (standard on Ultima, optional on Elite models) simplifies connection to remote monitoring and data logging systems.

 Temperature Control
  • Range: 5° C above ambient to +55° C, control sensitivity ± 0.1° C
  • Uniformity: ± 0.2° C top-to-bottom, natural convection with trace circulation through gas sensor system;
  • Setpoint: touchpad data entry to within 0.1° C
  • Display: resolution to 0.1° C, LED default to actual temperature, touchpad to view setpoint
  • Relative Humidity: to 96% at +37° C chamber temperature; passive humidification from integral water reservoir in open chamber
  • Humidity Display (Optional): display only, resolution to 1%; no setpoint
  • Sensors: independent probes for temperature control and display
  • Overtemperature Alarm: audible and visual upon deviation from setpoint (adjustable)

CO2 Control

  • Method: thermal conductivity or infrared (see Selection Chart)
  • Range: 0 - 20%, resolution 0.1%, accuracy ± 0.1%
  • Calibration: auto-zero function reconciles sensor, display and setpoint; no downtime
  • Alarm: audible and visual upon 1% deviation above or below setpoint; manually initiated alarm mute
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Alarm/Monitor System

  • Overtemperature Alarm: independent, adjustable, with audible and visual warning, manually initiated alarm mute
  • CO2 Alarm: independent, with audible and visual warning, manually initiated alarm mute
  • Remote Alarm Contacts: standard, located on rear control panel housing
  • Data Port: for connection to computer for remote monitoring and data logging; port is standard on Ultima full-size models; optional on Elite models;

Contamination Management

 
Ultima models feature deep-drawn seamless interiors with cove corners for easier cleaning.

Revco Ultima full-size incubators offer the latest advances in stainless steel craftsmanship with new deep-drawn interiors. Large, wide radius cove corners are easy to clean. Copper bonded interiors are also available on select Ultima models for applications requiring extra contamination protection.

 

 

 

Copper Bonded Stainless Interiors Add Extra Contamination Control

Copper bonded interior surfaces can add an extra measure of germicidal protection in installations where chronic contamination is a problem. In the humidified, CO2 enriched incubator environment, metallurgical properties of copper creates natural fungicides which inhibit the growth of molds, spores, yeasts and fungi on exposed surfaces. The combination of copper, easily cleaned seamless interiors, and optional HEPA filtration provide multiple barriers to contamination in the in vitro environment.

Cabinet Construction

Revco full-size Ultima and Elite incubator interior walls and plenum components are formed from high quality, corrosion resistant stainless steel designed to withstand the incubator environment. Interior configurations are identical on both single and dual chamber models.

 

  • Ultima models feature deep-drawn seamless interiors with cove corners for easier cleaning.
  • Elite models have conventional welded interiors with non-porous filled seams to resist hidden contaminants.
  • The triple-wall superstructure is insulated with structural foam insulation to enhance temperature control.
  • Each chamber has a tempered glass inner door with a positive latch which seals against a closed-cell silicone gasket to maintain cabinet integrity.
  • The outer door on each chamber seals against the cabinet face via a magnetic gasket; a heating system minimizes condensation build-up on the interior glass.
  • Standard right hand door hinges can be ordered with (factory installed) left hand door swing.
  • A 1" (2.5cm) access port in each chamber permits addition of probes or instrument leads as required.
  • The optional HEPA filter assembly snaps into place without tools; filters are easily removed and replaced.

Additional shelves are available to a maximum capacity of twenty-four (24) shelves per chamber (see Accessories).

 

 

Inventory System

Interior shelves and shelf supports are 100% polished stainless steel, removable for easy cleaning and decontamination.

  • Each Ultima full-size chamber includes five (5) shelves, standard; Elite models have (4) shelves standard.
  • Shelves are ultra flat, 17.5" x 18.5" (44.4cm x 47cm) with raised edges for added strength.
  • Shelf perforations permit natural circulation top-to-bottom throughout the load.
  • Shelves slide easily into non-tip shelf brackets; brackets are fully adjustable without tools.

Utility Connections and Site Preparation

Revco CO2 incubators are engineered for quick, efficient installation and operation.

  • Leveling bases are identical on single and dual chamber models; each leveling base has four adjustable leveling feet.
  • All single chamber cabinets are reinforced to permit stacking. Leveling feet nest into recessed top corners; no stacking kit is required.
  • Leveling feet are conveniently located for installation on a standard 24" (61cm) laboratory bench with back splash
  • Full size Ultima models include front fill and side drain tubes to simplify set-up; Elite models have front fill/drain only.
  • The CO2 system requires minimum gas input pressure of 15 PSIG from a two-stage regulator (see Accessories)
  • Electrical service requires an independent circuit breaker (recommended).
  • Revco offers a selection of start-up, maintenance/decontamination and accessory kits to simplify routine installation and service procedures (see Accessories)
  • Listed dimensions include allowances as follows
    • ½" (1.2cm) for door hinge
    • 1" (2.5cm) F-B for door handle
    • 1" (2.5cm) height for leveling feet.

Click here for Ultima Series specifications
Click here for Elite Series specifications

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