LMS Drosophila Cooled Incubator for Fruit Fly Research, Series 4, 1200 Litres Capacity

Drosophila is a genus of flies, belonging to the family Drosophilidae, whose members are often called "small fruit flies" or pomace flies, vinegar flies, or wine flies, a reference to the characteristic of many species to linger around overripe or rotting fruit . 

LMS Cooled Incubators are world-renowned for their precision control. Since 1978 we have supplied the industry with incubators and coolers using the latest technology, building our units to the highest possible specification.

Across the range features 

• Easy-to-use digital control and readout 
• Temperature range -10°C to +50°C (alternatively, 0˚C to +60˚C) with an average variation of ±0.5°C and a fluctuation of 0.1°C (average workload) set by direct-reading digital controller 
• Fan assisted air circulation via premixing chamber 
• Full P.I.D. heating/cooling control to ensure the stable internal temperature 
• Pre-set 70°C safety cutout for total cabinet protection 
• Electronics RF and TV suppressed 
• Hermetically sealed refrigeration system 
• Self-evaporating condensate drip-tray 
• Door lock 
• White plastic-coated wire shelving and stainless steel on Series 4 
• RJ 45 interface 
• Digital defrost

Applications

B.O.D. tests   Enzyme testing   Serum studies

Tissue culture   Immunology

Fruit fly culture   Sample storage   Product shelf-life tests

Growth pattern studies   Seed germination and vernalisation

Optional extras 

• Programmable controller 
• Double glazed door
•  Inner perspex door 
• Extra shelves 
• Interior illumination, daylight or UV fully programmable, 24hr / 7 day 24 hour / 7 day timer 
• Fruit fly modification 
• Audible/visual alarm 
• Access porthole 
• Integral chart recorder 
• Internal 13A socket 
• Dual temperature control 
• Corrosive conditions evaporator 

Options for models with fully-programmable controller added 

• RS485 interface 
• Pre-programming service 
• Configuration software 
• Programmable interior illumination