Eppendorf Galaxy CO2 Sensor - Manual (Page 61)

Technical data
Galaxy ® 170 R/170 S CO
2
Incubators
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10.4.2 CO
2
control
Solid-state infrared CO
2
sensor operating independent of humidity. Programmable, fully automatic zeroing
function.
10.4.3 Relative humidity
Removable stainless steel humidity tray.
10.4.4 Altitude limit
10.4.5 Storage temperature
10.4.6 Calibration
Software calibration adjustments may be required to optimize performance if the incubator is being used
well outside these operating conditions. Performance specifications may also be affected.
For advice on calibration adjustments and relevant performance specifications, contact Eppendorf service.
Please be prepared with the model and serial number of your incubator and the complete details of your
operating conditions.
Range 0.2 - 20 %
Control ± 0.1 %
Stability ± 0.2 % at 5 % CO
2
Uniformity ± 0.1 %
Gas connections 6 mm tubing
Required gas pressure 5 PSI (0.35 bar)
Reservoir capacity 2.5 liters
Humidity control Normal: 95 % at 37 °C
Altitude limit 2000 m (2187.23 yd)
Air temperature 10 - 50 °C
Maximum operating ambient temperature is 28 °C.
Factory calibration of the incubator is carried out at 37 °C, 5.0 % CO
2
and 90 to 95 % RH, in
an ambient temperature of 20 - 25 °C with no heat-generating apparatus inside the chamber.