Binder Series CB CO₂ incubators with Hot Air Sterilization and Heat Sterilizable CO₂ Sensor
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The Binder Series CB CO₂ Incubators with Hot Air Sterilization and Heat Sterilizable CO₂ Sensor are advanced laboratory incubators designed for the cultivation of cell cultures, tissues, and other biological samples in environments that require controlled CO₂ concentrations. These incubators are equipped with unique features to maintain an optimal environment for sensitive biological and pharmaceutical applications, ensuring the stability of pH levels and promoting cell growth.
What sets the CB Series apart is the combination of high-precision temperature and CO₂ control, the capability for hot air sterilization, and the use of a heat sterilizable CO₂ sensor—features that enhance the incubator’s reliability, safety, and ease of maintenance.
The powerful and versatile CB CO₂ incubator is suitable for cell-based assays in drug and medical research. This BINDER incubator is even suitable for complex cultivation experiments or individual environments with hypoxic conditions thanks to its comprehensive assortment of options and accessories.
BINDER CO₂ incubators are safe, reliable, smart, and economical. So they are perfect for every cell culture laboratory. The CB-S series masters common standard applications such as cell production with ease. The CB series is also recommended for cell-based assays and is indispensable to the development of active pharmaceutical ingredient and in the field of medical research. With its high-end features, the CBF series even proves its worth in the GMP environments found in the stem cell research and cell therapy sectors. All models are impressively easy to use and clean and stand out thanks to their pioneering BINDER anti-contamination concept.
Benefits
- Maximum usable space with minimal footprint and excellent ease of use
- Minimum risk of contamination thanks to uncompromising hot-air sterilization
- Fanless, easy-to-clean hygienic interior
- Stable pH values thanks to drift-free CO₂ IR sensor technology
- Low evaporation of the medium due to high levels of humidity and quick recovery time
Important Characteristics
- Temperature range: from 4 °C above ambient temperature up to 60 °C
- Humidity range: 90 to 95% RH
- CO₂ control range: 0 to 20 vol.% CO₂
- The tried-and-tested anti-contamination concept with 180 °C hot air sterilization
- Optimized double-pan humidification system with condensation protection
- CO₂ gas-mixing jet with Venturi effect
- Hot-air sterilizable CO₂ sensor with single-beam infrared technology
- Intuitive touchscreen controller
- Internal data recording can be read out in open format via USB interface
- Fail-safe CO₂ automatic diagnosis system for protecting the pH of cell cultures
- DuoDoor™ system: The unit door and glass door can be opened with one handle
- Tightly sealed inner door made of tempered safety glass
- Lockable door handle
- Perforated shelves, stainless steel
- Troubleshooting system with visual and acoustic alarms
- Computer interface: Ethernet
- Zero-voltage alarm contact
- Units are stackable with a stacking adapter
Optional Equipment
- Versions with O₂ control range: 0.2 to 20 vol.% O₂ or 10 to 95 vol.% O₂
- Versions with humidity control range: 50 to 95% RH due to active humidification
- Convenient water supply with reusable tubular bags,
pre-filled single-liter water bottle, or water container set with magnetic holder, for versions with active humidification - Multi-sectional glass doors with special shelves for dividing up the space to accommodate different experiments
- Stacking adapter for secure, space-saving installation
- CO₂ gas tank changer for connecting two gas tanks to one or two incubators
- CO₂ shaker with corrosion-resistant components in a stainless-steel housing
- APT-COM Multi Management Software – for managing, recording and documenting unit parameters
- Services – a wide range of services to ensure that the unit functions correctly
Technical Specifications
Model |
CB 56 |
CB 170 |
CB 260 |
Temperature range |
+4 °C above ambient temperature to 60 °C |
+4 °C above ambient temperature to 60 °C |
+5 °C above ambient temperature to 60 °C |
Temperature uniformity at 37°C |
0.3 ± K |
0.3 ± K |
0.4 ± K |
Temperature fluctuation at 37°C |
0.1 ± K |
0.1 ± K |
0.1 ± K |
Recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 37°C |
5 min |
6 min |
6 min |
CO₂ recovery time after door was opened for 30 s at 5 vol. % CO₂ |
5 min |
5 min |
5 min |
Permitted load |
30 kg |
30 kg |
40 kg |
Load per rack |
10 kg |
10 kg |
10 kg |
Net weight of the unit (empty) |
53 kg |
98 kg |
125 kg |
Width net |
528 mm |
680 mm |
740 mm |
Height net |
674 mm |
870 mm |
1020 mm |
Depth net |
545 mm |
715 mm |
785 mm |
Width gross including packing |
750 mm |
750 mm |
880 mm |
Height gross including packing |
960 mm |
1090 mm |
1320 mm |
Depth gross inclusive packing |
730 mm |
820 mm |
900 mm |
inner space width |
400 mm |
560 mm |
620 mm |
inner space height |
400 mm |
600 mm |
750 mm |
inner space deep |
330 mm |
505 mm |
575 mm |
Wall clearance back |
100 mm |
100 mm |
100 mm |
Wall clearance sidewise |
50 mm |
50 mm |
50 mm |
Power frequency |
50/60 Hz |
50/60 Hz |
50/60 Hz |
Nominal power |
0,8 kW |
1,4 kW |
1,5 kW |
Unit fuse |
10,0 A |
10,0 A |
10,0 A |
Phase (Nominal voltage) |
1~ |
1~ |
1~ |
Energy consumption at 37°C |
45 Wh/h |
55 Wh/h |
65 Wh/h |
Sound-pressure level |
41 dB(A) |
41 dB(A) |
41 dB(A) |
Interior volume |
53 L |
170 L |
267 L |
Hot air sterilization |
yes |
yes |
yes |
with heat-sterilizable sensors |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Humidity |
yes |
yes |
yes |
CO₂ |
yes |
yes |
yes |
Interfaces |
Ethernet || USB |
Ethernet || USB |
Ethernet || USB |
Data recording |
APT-COM software || Internal data logger || USB |
APT-COM software || Internal data logger || USB |
APT-COM software || Internal data logger || USB |
Humidification system |
Double Water Bowl |
Double Water Bowl |
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ManufacturerBINDER GmbH
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Country of OriginGermany
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Interior Volume (L)53, 170, 267
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Internal Dimensions (mm)528 x 674 x 545, 680 x 870 x 715, 740 x 1020 x 785
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OptionsStandard, with O₂ Control Ranges: 0.2 to 20 vol.%, Standard With Access Port 30mm Left (Factory Fitted)
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ModelCB056-230V, CB170-230V, CB170-230V-D, CB170-230V-O, CB260-230V, CB260-230V-O
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Rated Voltage200…230 V 1~ 50/60 Hz, 100…120 V 1~ 50/60 Hz
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Temperature Range (Metric)+4°C above Ambient Temperature to 60°C, +5 °C above Ambient Temperature to 60 °C, +6 °C above ambient temperature to 60 °C
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Humidity Range90 to 95% RH, Not Applicable
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CO₂ Control Range0 to 20 Vol.% CO₂, Not Applicable