LEEC Research and standard CO2 incubators set advanced standards in performance and freedom from contamination.

The two Research models have the added benefit of a high temperature decontamination facility (95°C).

Advanced Microprocessor Control

The specially developed microprocessor controller gives the user day to day control over all alarm settings, alarm delay and calibration adjustment. These settings are protected by an anti-tampering procedure. Sensors placed within key areas of the chamber constantly monitor and enable the control system to optimise temperature and CO2 levels. After door opening, the culture conditions quickly recover without overshooting, and stable control is maintained. Profiled heating, a technique developed by LEEC, eliminates all risk of "hot-spots".

LEEC GA CO2 incubators (regardless of age) can become cooled CO2 incubators when connected to a LEEC self contained recirculating cooler unit.

Active Contamination Control

All models have fan assisted uni-directional airflow in the chamber, an in-line HEPA filter and an ultra smooth stainless steel chamber with rounded corners. Indirectly heated inner glass door(s) remain condensation free. These features all help to reduce the risk of contamination. The two Research models (GA2000 and GA3000) also have a high temperature decontamination facility (95°C) which is operated by a key. User experience has shown high temperature to be especially effective in eliminating culture contamination.

In-Vivo Simulation

The LEEC designed multi-function microprocessor control system combined with fan assisted airflow ensures that temperature and CO2 stabilities (typically <±0.2°C and <±0.2%) are maintained to the tightest tolerances in order to give optimum "in-vivo" simulation.

Standard Features

Control:

• Infrared CO2 sensor
• Microprocessor control with soft touch control panel.
• Bright LED displays for temperature and CO2.
• Fan assisted chamber for precise culturing conditions.

Construction:

• Steel outer cabinet for longer life.
• Ultra smooth stainless steel chamber.
• Stainless steel perforated shelves.
• Adjustable front levelling feet.
• Heated inner glass door(s).
• Two 12mm cable access ports for monitoring probes.
• Fan assisted chamber with uni-directional airflow.
• White polyester powder coat paint.

Heating & Safety:

• 3 sided heating system.
• Fan assisted chamber with uni-directional airflow.
• Heated inner door(s).
• High and low alarms (temperature)
• High and low alarms (CO2)
• Independent over temperature safety cut out
• Remote alarm connections (volt-free, N/O, N/C)
• Built-in copper cooling coil (can be connected to a LEEC Self Contained Recirculating Cooler Unit for chamber temperatures near or below ambient temperature).

Contamination Control:

• HEPA filter removes contaminants from CO2 gas, prior to injecting into the chamber.
• Key operated high temperature decontamination system 95°C (models GA2000 and GA3000 only).
• White polyester powder coat paint with anti-microbial (silver based) additive. 

For more information, visit Leec.co.uk.