Galaxy 170 S CO₂ Incubator

Value priced Galaxy 170 S is ideal for applications that require standard incubation. It provides 170 L capacity, a wide range of features and consistently delivers high performance.

The perfect CO₂ incubation environment

At the heart of all Galaxy CO₂ incubators is a six-sided direct-heating profile. Gentle convection circulation of the chamber atmosphere maintains stable temperatures and CO₂ control throughout the chamber. Unlike traditional forced-air culture systems, this design protects against wide fluctuations in temperature and CO₂ that stress cells.

No fan is required, which eliminates a classic source of contamination, disturbing vibrations, and costly HEPA filters. Direct-heating technology combined with the following additional features provide the perfect CO₂ incubation environment.

• IR sensor: Provides specific measurement and accurate control of CO₂ levels, unlike traditional TC sensors that are sensitive to chamber humidity and temperature fluctuations
• Advanced PI control: Maintains temperature accuracy and uniformity while minimizing costly gas consumption
• Tightly sealed inner glass door: Samples can be viewed during cell culturing without compromising the sample or environment. Since the chamber remains closed when samples are viewed, temperature uniformity is maintained and costly CO₂ and N₂ consumption is reduced. Optional 4-split inner door is available.
• Unique perforated shelves help to ensure rapid recovery of temperature, CO₂ and RH when the door is opened and closed

Designed with sample safety in mind

Galaxy CO₂ Incubators are designed to keep samples free of contamination with the following features:

• Easy-to-clean incubator chamber: Deep-drawn chamber with rounded corners and a smooth, seamless  surface eliminates a common source  of contamination and is easy to clean
• Optional High Temperature Disinfection (HTD) heats the internal chamber to  120 °C and holds it for 4 hours to effectively eliminate contaminants
• Removable humidity pan and shelves slide out for fast, easy and effective cleaning. Shelves can also be easily repositioned

Removable humidity pan and perforated shelves.

Additional standard features include:

• NEW Building Management System (BMS) Relay for integration into centralized building alarm system is now a standard feature
• Easy to read LED display
• Programmable auto-zero port with hydrophobic filter ensures accurate CO₂ calibration measurements; exceptional filtration rate of 99.99% prevents particulates from entering the sensor or chamber
• 25mm access port for adding instrumentation or probes
• High quality door gasket maintains a leak-free seal
• RS-232 for communication and external instrument logging
• In-line filters for gas supply inlets ensure sterility
• Space-saving stackable (x2) design; requires optional stacking stand

Backed by trusted service from Eppendorf

Galaxy CO₂ incubators are supported by world-class Eppendorf service and support. Three service maintenance plans are offered to ensure that the CO₂ incubator is maintained in proper working condition and cell culture environment is consistently stable. Certification services are also available to satisfy quality management requirements, including Installation Qualification (IQ) and Operational Qualification (OQ) certification that guarantee instrument installation and performance according to manufacturer’s specifications. Documentation is provided for regulatory compliance.

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