CO2 laboratory incubator CB 260

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Product description
The CB 260 CO₂ incubator is designed for cell‑based assays in pharmaceutical and medical research, including complex cultivation protocols and hypoxic applications. Available options and accessories allow adaptation to specific workflows while maintaining contamination control and data traceability.

Benefits

• Maximum contamination protection for sensitive cell cultures
• Stable and reproducible incubation conditions for reliable results
• Easy routine cleaning and intuitive operation for lab efficiency
• Economical operation without consumables

Key features

• Optimized double‑tray humidification system with condensation protection (Permadry)
• Proven anti‑contamination concept with 180 °C hot‑air sterilization
• Hot‑air‑sterilizable single‑beam IR CO₂ sensor
• Seamless stainless‑steel inner chamber with flanges as shelf supports
• Fanless interior with Venturi CO₂ gas mixing nozzle
• Intuitive touchscreen controller and internal data logging (open format via USB)
• Visual and acoustic fault diagnosis and alarm; interfaces: Ethernet, USB, potential‑free alarm contact
• Fail‑safe CO₂ system protecting culture pH

Technical specifications (selected)
Data
Article Number: 9040-0207 | 9040-0208 | 9040-0209 | 9040-0210
Designation: CB260-230V | CB260-230V-O | CB260UL-120V | CB260UL-120V-O
Option model: Standard | with O₂ control 0.2–20% | Standard | with O₂ control 0.2–20%

Performance Data — Temperature
Temperature range: +5 °C above ambient to 50 °C (some variants +6 °C above ambient)
Temperature uniformity at 37 °C: 0.4 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 37 °C: 0.1 ± K
Recovery time after 30 s door opening at 37 °C: 6 min

Performance Data — Climate
Humidity range: 90…95 % RH

Gas Data
CO₂ range: 0…20 Vol.-% CO₂ (IR single‑beam)
CO₂ recovery time after 30 s door opening at 5 Vol.-% CO₂: 5 min
Optional O₂ control ranges: 0.2…20 Vol.-% O₂ (standard option); 10…90 Vol.-% O₂ (extended option)
O₂ recovery time after 30 s door opening at 5 Vol.-% O₂: 15 min (O₂ variants)

Electrical data
Rated voltage: 200…230 V (some variants 100…120 V)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz
Nominal power: 1.5 kW
Unit fuse: 10.0 A (200…230 V) or 16.0 A (100…120 V)
Phase: 1~

Dimensions & weights
Interior volume: 267 L
Net weight (empty): 125 kg
Load per rack: 10 kg; Permitted total load: 40 kg
Wall clearance back/side: 100 mm / 50 mm

Housing dimensions (net)
Width: 740 mm
Height: 1,020 mm
Depth: 785 mm

Internal dimensions
Interior width × height × depth: 620 × 750 × 575 mm
Inner doors: 1; Unit doors: 1

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

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

Options, accessories & services (selection)

• CELLROLL set – modular roller bottle system (6 roller bottles) (art. no. 8012-0572)
• Divided inner door for cell therapy compartmentalization (art. no. 8012-2025)
• Quick sample access – viewing window in inner door (art. no. 8012-2728)
• Calibration certificates (temperature; temperature & CO₂)
• Analog output 4–20 mA for temperature and CO₂ (art. no. 8012-1840)
• Access ports (silicone plug, left/right/back) and electric access port (LEMO)
• Gas cylinder connection sets for CO₂, O₂, N₂; shakers; stacking frames/adapters; base with casters; shelves
• APT‑COM™ data management software, maintenance contracts, calibration, IQ/OQ/PQ, warranty extensions, commissioning

Technical data summary

• Model: CB 260
• Brand: BINDER
• Temperature range: +5 °C above ambient to 50 °C (variant dependent)
• Humidity: 90–95 % RH
• CO₂ range: 0–20 Vol.-% (IR sensor, heat‑sterilizable)
• Interior volume: 267 L
• Net weight: 125 kg
• Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, potential‑free alarm contact
• Anti‑contamination: 180 °C hot‑air sterilization