Incubators Specifications

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Configuration


	Jacket Type:
	Your choices are...
	Air Jacket		Air draft incubators are popular among larger-volume models designed to allow for quicker recovery times. Air draft (or forced draft) incubators circulate air throughout the interior of the incubator to maintain constant temperatures.
	Direct Heat		Direct heat provides gentle convection circulation of chamber atmosphere to produce a uniform incubating environment.
	Dry Wall		Dry wall incubators have the advantage that they can better adapt to ambient changes and require less maintenance.
	Water Jacket		Water-jacketed incubators advantages include stable temperature control and increased security in the event of power failure (due to water's natural insulation abilities).
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	Carbon Dioxide Sensor Type:
	Your choices are...
	Infrared Sensor		For applications requiring several door openings, IR sensors will provide accurate CO₂ readings without having to wait for humidity to stabilize. Incubators with IR sensors will generally cost slightly more than the same incubator with a TC sensor. Currently, many sensors are constructed of platinum, which some manufacturers claim stands up to corrosion quite well.
	Thermal Conductivity Sensor		Thermal conductivity sensors measure changes in temperature internally and have proven their effectiveness through time. These sensors, however, are sensitive to changes in humidity. Infrared CO₂ sensors measure diffraction of CO₂ internally and are purportedly impervious to relative humidity and less susceptible to drift over time because they have auto-zero calibration cycles every few hours.
	Other		Other unlisted or proprietary sensor technology.
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Performance Specifications


	Chamber Capacity:		The volume of the chamber that is available for testing the product.
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	Temperature Range:		The temperature range over which the test chamber will test.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Temperature Control Accuracy:		The closeness of an indication or reading of a measurement device to the actual value of the quantity being measured. Usually expressed as percent of full-scale output or reading.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.

	Relative Humidity:		The humidity range over which the test chamber will test.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Carbon Dioxide Range:		The range of atmosphere that the incubator can produce.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.

	Carbon Dioxide Control:		The degree of control of carbon dioxide that the incubator can achieve.
	Search Logic:		All matching products will have a value less than or equal to the specified value.

User Interface Options


	Local Interface:
	Your choices are...
	Analog Front Panel		The panel has analog user inputs such as potentiometers, dials, switches, for adjustment of output, ranges, etc.
	Digital Front Panel		The panel uses digital keypads or menus for programming.
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	Computer Interface?		Can be controlled or monitored remotely with a computer via interface.
	Search Logic:		"Required" and "Must Not Have" criteria limit returned matches as specified. Products with optional attributes will be returned for either choice.

	Computer Interface Options:
	Your choices are...
	Serial Interface		A port, or interface, that can be used for serial communication, in which only one bit is transferred at a time. Examples include RS232, RS422, RS485, USB etc.
	Parallel Interface		A channel capable of transferring more than one bit simultaneously. Examples include PC Printer Port, Centronics etc.
	Other Computer Interface		Modem, transmitter, TTL, etc.
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	Application Software Included?		For control or for monitoring the process.
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	Display Type:
	Your choices are...
	Analog Meter		The unit has an analog display such as a dial or indicator lights.
	Digital Numerical Display		Has display for numerical values
	Video Display		CRT, LCD or other multi-line display
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Features


	Built-in Alarms?		The incubator has audio or visual alarms to alert the user to specific conditions.
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	Adjustable Door Heater?		The incubator has an adjustable door heater.
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	Stackable?		The incubator is stackable to conserve floor or benchtop space.
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	Interior Lights?		The incubator has interior lights to allow viewing.
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Environment


	Operating Temperature:		This is the full required range of ambient operating temperature.
	Search Logic:		User may specify either, both, or neither of the limits in a "From - To" range; when both are specified, matching products will cover entire range. Products returned as matches will meet all specified criteria.