Simple Handling, High Protection

Cytoperm 2 controls temperature, CO2 content and relative humidity with exceptional precision to simulate the natural environment of cells. As an option, cytoperm 2 can also control O2 concentration.

• Auto-start function, which considerably simplifies the equipment’s operation, contains the incubator’s automatic start-up and the measuring system’s calibration. The incubator can be loaded immediately after the start-up routine is completed.
• Hot air disinfection at 180°C, including all fittings and sensors. The automatic routine is initiated by a simple key switch and can be repeated as often as required.
• Pyrolytic germ barrier for sterilization of the humidification water to effectively counteract contamination. Water for humidification always passes this barrier and is sterilized at 500°C before entering the incubator.
• No open water surface areas inside the incubator; water reservoir conveniently located outside work space.
• Air jacket heating system maintains constant and stable temperatures on all interior surfaces with ensure a condensation free environment.
• Segmented access to individual sections of the incubator is provided via six individually sealed glass doors. This minimizes any changes to the atmosphere during door openings, and significantly shortens recovery times while reducing the risk of contamination.

Ideal Culture Environment

Permanent control and regulation of environment parameters ensure changes are detected and the required in vitro conditions are re-established in the shortest possible time.

• Temperature is microprocessor controlled with a Pt 100 sensor. A second, totally independent control system with an additional Pt 100 temperature sensor protects samples from overtemperature.
• Relative humidity is controlled with a microprocessor. The maintenance free sensor operates in accordance with the capacitive humidity measuring principle.
• CO2 levels are microprocessor controlled using a thermal conductivity sensor with excellent long term stability and reliability with built-in humidity compensation. A fully automated calibration (auto-zero) is carried out periodically to ensure CO2 long term stability.

High Security

• Alarm and error diagnosis system identifies malfunctions and alerts laboratory personnel by issuing acoustic or visual signals when errors occur. Operators may query the system history by using the “I” (information) key on the operating panel.
• Lockable door is particularly important when dealing with hazardous samples or during long term experiments.
• Locking of set values prevents unauthorized alterations of the incubation conditions.
• During power failure, all operating parameters remain stored in the system. When the power is restored, the unit automatically returns to standard operation and immediately reinstates the set parameters.

Cell cultivation under physiological and tissue typical oxygen partial pressure conditions Cytoperm 2 CO2/ O2 model

• The zirconium oxide sensor for measuring oxygen is maintenance free, can be disinfected at 180°C and is automatically calibrated.
• By supplying oxygen or nitrogen, the O2 content can be controlled from 3-90%.