O2 laboratory incubator ICO180

CO2for cell culturesfor scientific research

Overview
Controlled environment for reproducible cell culture. CO2 incubation with precise humidity management, hygienic design and advanced connectivity for laboratory workflows.

Range of functions
Calibration: Three freely selectable setpoints: temperature, humidity and CO2.
Interfaces: USB-C, Ethernet LAN.
Timer modes: immediate start; SetpointWAIT (starts after all setpoints reached); Timer on Event (starts at defined time).
Language options: English (default), German, French, Spanish, Portuguese, Chinese, Arabic, Hindi, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Russian, Italian, Serbian.
Appliance functions: date/time (time zones, summer/winter time), display brightness, DistanceView (1–4 parameters, adjustable activation), network settings (IP, subnet, DHCP), language and volume (buzzer/key tone), power-failure behaviour, timer functions.
Adjustable parameters: temperature, CO2, humidity (option K7 required), O2 (option T6 required).
Control unit: 6.86" IPS multi-touch display (480 × 1280 px) with graphical presentation of actual/setpoint values and parameter curves.

O2 (only with T6 option)
Control: Anaerobic O2 regulation via N2 inlet with zirconium oxide sensor, integrated monitoring and error display. Filtered N2 supply for safe processing.
Adjustment precision: 0.1%
Setting range: 1–20% O2.

Temperature
Heating system: large-area multi-zone all-round heating with additional door, seal and rear-wall heating.
Setpoint range: +20 to +50 °C.
Working range: from 5 °C above ambient up to +50 °C.
Sterilisation programme: 60 minutes at 180 °C (sensors can remain in place).
Resolution/accuracy: 0.1 °C; spatial variation at 37 °C: ±0.3 K; temporal fluctuation at 37 °C: ±0.1 K.

Humidity
Humidification: passive via integrated water tank with condensate return (magnetically guided sealing lip). Humidity limitation by Peltier element. Option K7: active closed-loop control with capacitive sensor, micro-dosing pump with hot-steam generation and diaphragm pump dehumidification.
Accuracy: 0.5% RH
Setting range: 40–98% RH and RH-Off.

CO2
Control: Dual-beam NDIR CO2 sensor with pressure-compensated measurement and integrated monitoring. Filtered CO2 supply for reliable operation.
Temporal fluctuation: ±0.2%
Setting range: 0–20% CO2.

Safety
Power-failure behaviour: manual mode and program mode handling with stored parameters and queries for continuation depending on outage duration.
Temperature monitoring: dual Pt1000 sensors (DIN Class A) for mutual monitoring and automatic takeover on fault.
Alarms: visual and acoustic.

Standard equipment
Standard option: door-open detection (V5).
Factory calibration certificates: I (standard): +37 °C, 5% CO2; II (K7): +37 °C, 5% CO2, 90% RH; III (T6): +37 °C, 5% CO2, 90% RH, 10% O2.
Accessories: CO2 connection set with hose and clamp; water tank (B38737) and connection hose; stored sterilisation programme (60 min at 180 °C).
Door: fully insulated stainless-steel door with 2‑point compression lock.
Inner door: glass inner door with 8 mm Ø opening for gas sampling.
Internals: 2 perforated stainless-steel shelves (more up to 6 possible).

Stainless steel interior
Interior dimensions (W × H × D): 600 × 590 × 500 mm.
Inner cover thickness: 37.5 mm.
Volume: 177 L.
Max number of internals: 6; max chamber load: 90 kg; max load per shelf: 15 kg.

Textured stainless steel casing
Exterior dimensions (W × H × D): 748 × 793 × 689 mm.
Installation: 4 adjustable feet.

Electrical data
230 V, 50/60 Hz — approx. 1500 W.
115 V, 50/60 Hz — approx. 1500 W.

Ambient conditions
Installation clearances: rear ≥15 cm; top ≥20 cm; sides ≥5 cm.
Ambient temperature: 10 °C to 35 °C.
Maximum installation altitude: 2000 m above sea level.
Overvoltage category: II; Pollution degree: 2.

Packing / shipping data
Transport: appliance must be transported upright.
Customs tariff number: 8419 8998.
Country of origin: Federal Republic of Germany.
WEEE Reg. No.: DE 66812464.
Packed dimensions (approx., W × H × D): 925 × 1072 × 854 mm.
Net weight: approx. 98 kg; gross weight (carton): approx. 116 kg.

Standard units and certifications
Devices are safety-approved and bear CE marking.

Technical specifications

• Model: ICO180
• Brand: Memmert
• Type: CO2 incubator (ICO series)
• Chamber volume: 177 L
• Interior dimensions (W × H × D): 600 × 590 × 500 mm
• Exterior dimensions (W × H × D): 748 × 793 × 689 mm
• Temperature setpoint range: +20 to +50 °C; working range: from 5 °C above ambient to +50 °C
• Temperature accuracy/resolution: 0.1 °C; spatial variation at 37 °C: ±0.3 K; temporal fluctuation at 37 °C: ±0.1 K
• CO2 range: 0–20%; temporal fluctuation: ±0.2%; control: dual‑beam NDIR
• Humidity range: 40–98% RH (or RH‑Off); accuracy: 0.5% RH; active control option: K7
• O2 control (option T6): 1–20%, precision 0.1%, zirconium oxide sensor
• Control/display: 6.86" IPS touch display (480 × 1280 px)
• Interfaces: USB‑C, Ethernet LAN
• Power: 230 V / 115 V — approx. 1500 W
• Max. chamber load: 90 kg; max. load per shelf: 15 kg; max. number of internals: 6
• Sterilisation programme: 60 min at 180 °C (sensors in place)
• Alarms: visual and acoustic; temperature monitoring: dual Pt1000 (DIN Class A)
• Transport: upright only; origin: Federal Republic of Germany
• Net weight (approx.): 98 kg; gross weight carton (approx.): 116 kg