Thermo Scientific™ Forma™ Steri-Cycle CO2 Incubators

The Thermo Scientific™ Forma™ Steri-Cycle series CO2 Incubators represents a new era in advanced incubator design for sensitive cultures like stem and primary cells in leading research, pharmaceutical and clinical laboratory applications.

Through a holistic approach to culturing, our newest incubator series provides everything necessary for your most demanding and highly critical applications. By combining our latest technology advancements in contamination control and uniform growth conditions with existing proven and reliable features, you are now able to achieve your goals faster, more reliably, and with less effort

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Category:
Life Science – Lab Equipments – CO2 Incubators

Manufacture:
Thermo Scientific

Benefit

Better solutions for optimal cell growth
Revolutionary Thermo Scientific™THRIVE™ active airflow technology delivers homogeneous growth conditions fast, avoiding unwanted sample variation.
Complete contamination control
Proven protection from every direction including ISO class 5 HEPA filtered air, on-demand high-temperature sterilization, and easy to maintain copper.
Enhanced simplicity
Designed to focus on convenience, allowing you to spend more time on your research and less time managing your incubator.

Specification

		Forma Steri-Cycle i160 CO₂ Incubator	Forma Steri-Cycle i250 CO₂Incubator
Construction	Chamber volume	165L (5.8 cu.ft.)	255L (9.0 cu ft)
	Interior chamber	electropolished stainless steel or 100% solid copper
	Exterior chamber	18 gauge (1 mm), cold-rolled steel, powder coated
	Access port	42 mm diameter
	Data outputs	remote alarm contacts, USB, and optional 4-20 mA
Dimensions	Internal dimensions (w x h x d)	470 x 607 x 576 mm	607 x 670 x 629 mm
	External dimensions (w x h x d)	637 x 900 x 880 mm	774 x 968 x 934 mm
	Operating weight	83 kg (without accessories), (183 lbs)	97.5 kg (215 lbs)
Shelves	Dimensions (w x d)	423 x 465 mm (16.7 x 18.3 in)	560 x 500 mm (22.05 x 19.68 in)
	Number standard/maximum	03-Oct	03-Dec
	Max. load per shelf/total load	10/30 kg (22/66 lbs)	10/30 kg (CU models), 14/42 kg*(SST models)
	Construction	perforated, adjustable
Electrical	Rated voltage	1/N/PE AC (± 10%), 230, 220V, 120V, 100V
	Nominal kW consumption (Steri-Run)	0.56 (1.06) – 230V, 0.51 (0.97) – 220V 0.55 (1.01) – 120V, 0.39 (0.72) – 100V	0.76 (1.26)- 230V, 0.69 (1.16) -220V, ) 0.75 (1.25)-120V, 0.53(0.89)-100V
	Rated frequency	50/60 Hz
	Heat emission to environment at 37°C	0.06 kWh/h	0.07 kWh/h
	During Steri-Run:	0.26 kWh/h (average), 0.78 kWh/h (heating time), 0.59 kWh/h (hold time)
Temperature	Control	±0.1°C
	Range	Range 3°C above ambient to 55°C
	Uniformity	< ±0.3°C
	Ambient range	18…34°C
	Tracking alarm	±1°C
Sterilization cycle	Cycle temperature	180°C on all internal surfaces
	Cycle duration	Under 12 hours
Humidity	RH	>_93% @ 37°C
	Humidity reservoir	max. 3L / min 0.5L
CO₂	Control	± 0.1%
	Range	1-20%
	Tracking alarm	±1%
	Inlet pressure	12-15 PSI (0.8-1.0 bar)
	Gas purity	min. 99.5 or medical quality
	CO2 inlet	1/8″ hose (barbed)
O₂ (OPTION)	Control	± 0.1%
	Range	1-21% or 5-90%
	Tracking alarm	±1%
	Inlet pressure	12-15 PSI (0.8-1.0 bar)
	Gas purity	min. 99.5 or med. Quality
	O₂ inlet	1/8″ hose (barbed

Catalog no.

Forma Steri-Cycle i160 CO2 Incubator	Stainless Steel Interior	Copper Interior
TC Sensor
Single chamber with TC CO2 sensor, 230V 50/60Hz	51030303	51030302
Dual chamber with TC CO2 sensor, stacking adapter, and roller dolly 230V 50/60Hz	50145519	50145521
IR Sensor
Single chamber with IR CO2 sensor, 230V 50/60Hz	51030534	51030533
Dual chamber with IR CO2 sensor, stacking adapter, and roller dolly 230V 50/60Hz	50145523	50145525

Forma Steri-Cycle i250 CO2 Incubator Stainless Steel	Stainless Steel Interior	Copper Interior
TC Sensor
Single chamber with TC CO2 sensor, 230V 50/60HZ	51030982	51030981
IR Sensor
Single chamber with IR CO2 sensor, 230V 50/60HZ	51031000	51030999

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