CO2 laboratory incubator CBF 260

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Product description
The BINDER CBF is the high-end CO₂ incubator with humidity control that is suitable for all sensitive incubation applications in GMP environments. It ensures consistent results including in cell-based assays with multiwell plates. This BINDER incubator is even suitable for complex cultivation experiments or individual environments with hypoxic conditions thanks to its comprehensive assortment of options and accessories.

Benefits

• Safe – cell cultures receive maximum protection against contamination
• Reliable – constant well-being conditions for the cells
• Smart – simple routine cleaning and convenient operation
• Economical – efficient operation without consumables

Important characteristics

• Contamination-safe humidification system without water pan
• Tried-and-tested anti-contamination concept with 180 °C hot air sterilization
• Hot-air sterilizable CO₂ sensor with single-beam infrared technology
• Seamless inner chamber made of stainless steel with flanges as shelf support system
• Fanless interior with Venturi CO₂ gas mixing nozzle
• Intuitive touchscreen controller
• Internal data logger, measured values can be read out in open format via USB
• Troubleshooting system with visual and acoustic alarms
• Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, zero-voltage alarm contact
• Fail-safe CO₂ system for protecting the pH of cell cultures

Technical specifications — Data
Article Number: 9040-0215 / 9040-0216 / 9040-0217 / 9040-0218
Designation: CBF260-230V / CBF260-230V-O / CBF260UL-120V / CBF260UL-120V-O
Option model: Standard or with O₂ control 0.2–20%

Technical specifications — Performance Data Temperature
Temperature range: +6 °C above ambient temperature to 50 °C
Temperature uniformity at 37 °C: 0.4 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 37 °C: 0.1 ± K
Recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 37 °C: 6 min

Technical specifications — Performance Data Climate
Humidity range: 50...95 % RH

Technical specifications — Gas Data
CO₂ range: 0...20 Vol.-% CO₂
CO₂ measuring technology: IR (single-beam infrared) – hot-air sterilizable sensor
CO₂ recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 5 vol.% CO₂: 5 min
Standard O₂ control range (option on some models): 0.2...20 Vol.-% O₂
O₂ control ranges with option (extended): 10...90 Vol.-% O₂
O₂ recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 5 vol.% O₂ (when applicable): 15 min

Technical specifications — Electrical data
Rated voltage: 200...230 V (standard) or 100...120 V (UL versions)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz
Nominal power: 1.5 kW
Unit fuse: 10.0 A (230 V versions) or 16.0 A (120 V versions)
Phase (Nominal voltage): single-phase (1~)

Technical specifications — Dimensions and weights
Interior volume: 267 L
Net weight (unit empty): 126 kg
Load per rack: 10 kg
Permitted load: 40 kg
Wall clearance back: 100 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 50 mm

Technical specifications — Housing dimensions (not incl. fittings and connections)
Width net: 740 mm
Height net: 1,020 mm
Depth net: 785 mm

Technical specifications — Internal Dimensions
Interior width: 620 mm
Interior height: 750 mm
Interior depth: 575 mm
Inner doors: 1 (unit includes 1 inner door; divided inner door available as option)
Unit doors: 1

Technical specifications — Environment-specific data
Sound-pressure level: 41 dB(A)
Energy consumption at 37 °C: 65 Wh/h

Technical specifications — Fixtures
Number of shelves (std./max.): 3 / 8

Options, accessories and services (examples)
Numerous accessories and services available: divided inner door, fast sample access, CELLROLL set (rotating tube holders), calibration kits (temperature, CO₂, O₂), analog outputs 4–20 mA, access ports with silicone stopper, water supply kits for humidification, stacking supports and adapters, shaker, gas bottle connection kits, maintenance contracts (Bronze/Silver/Gold), qualification services (IQ/OQ/PQ), warranty extensions, commissioning, calibrations and qualification documentation.

Technical specifications — Summary

• Model: CBF 260
• Article numbers: 9040-0215 / 9040-0216 / 9040-0217 / 9040-0218
• Interior volume: 267 L
• Temperature range: ambient +6 °C to 50 °C
• Temperature uniformity (37 °C): ±0.4 K
• Temperature stability (37 °C): ±0.1 K
• Humidity range: 50–95 % RH
• CO₂ control: 0–20 Vol.-% (IR sensor)
• O₂ option: 0.2–20 Vol.-% (optional, extended 10–90 Vol.-%)
• Power: 1.5 kW; Voltage: 200–230 V (or 100–120 V UL)
• Net weight: 126 kg
• Shelves (std./max.): 3 / 8
• Dimensions (W×H×D): 740 × 1,020 × 785 mm