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Galaxy S+ CO
2
Incubator
User Guide
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Galaxy S+ Incubator Specifications
Temperature Management
Digital programming via microprocessor control on 0.1
°
C
increments. Measurement of chamber, outer door & both
heating element temperatures via 4 RT1 matched thermistors
(sensitivity 0.01
°
C)
“
Out of Limits
”
temperature protection system independent of
microprocessor control.
Range
1
°
C above ambient temperature
2
to 50
°
C.
Control
±
0.1
°
C
Stability
±
0.1
°
C
Uniformity
≤
±
0.4
°
C
Recommended Ambient
Operating Conditions
15-30
°
C (maximum)
20-80% relative humidity, non-condensing
CO
2
Control
Solid-state infrared CO
2
sensor operating independent of
humidity. Fully-automatic CO
2
zeroing facility.
Range
0.2 - 20%
Control
±
0.1%
Stability
±
0.2%
Uniformity
±
0.1%
Recovery Rate
<0.7% per min (to 90% of set-point)
Gas Connections
6mm tubing
Required Gas Pressure
0.35bar / 5psi
Relative Humidity
Removable stainless steel humidity tray.
Reservoir Capacity
2.5 litres
Humidity Control
95% at 37
°
C
Shelves
Polished stainless steel, non-perforated (standard).
Dimensions (WxD)
520 x 426mm
Number of Shelves
4 standard; up to 8 shelves with multiple position option
Alarm Systems
Two-level alarm system giving programmable audio/visual
warnings with options for remote communication. Level 1 signals
system failures, level 2 is programmable and monitors chamber
conditions.
Dimensions
Chamber (HxWxD)
693 x 540 x 444mm
Chamber Volume
174 litres
External (HxWxD)
845 x 685 x 651mm
External, Crated (HxWxD)
1030 x 810 x 760mm, pallet included
Weight
Crated: 100kg
Uncrated: 75kg, with standard features
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1 RT = Resistance Temperature curve
2 If the incubator is to be run close to ambient temperature, it may be necessary to make
some adjustments to the control parameters to avoid temperature overshoot. Contact your
RS Biotech representative for details.
