Eppendorf R Series 48R CO2 Incubator User Manual
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CO48R-0050
Galaxy R Series 48 R Personal Size CO
2
Incubator
User’s Guide
The Galaxy 48 R model contains many standard features usually seen as options. It has a
sealing inner door with a cam action lock to allow visualization of the cultures without
compromising the internal atmosphere. This is also available as a split 4- or 8-inner-door
option (to coordinate with shelves), which is ideal for critical hypoxic studies. In addition,
there is a 25mm access port now standard to allow for seamless integration of independent
probes or other equipment through the chamber. Lastly, NBS has included an RS232 port as
standard on all Galaxy R series incubators. This port will communicate with any computer
through a hyperlink access or can be used to externally datalog the incubator through NBS
software.
The incubator incorporates a two-level alarm system. The chamber-monitoring alarms are
programmable and will alert you if temperature or CO
2
have not recovered within a preset time
after the door has been opened. If it is not required, this system can be disarmed. The system
alarms occur only if a system component problem has developed that requires user intervention
to rectify. The incubator also incorporates an over-temperature safety system that operates
independently from the main control system.
The incubator features multiple options that can be installed to simplify maintenance and
provide superior control over experimental conditions. For example, high-temperature
disinfection quickly and conveniently disinfects the incubator’s chamber at 120
o
C, without the
need to remove interior components or the CO
2
sensor. A humidity tray warning system
warns the user before the humidity tray runs out of water, preventing dehydration of samples.
Oxygen control provides for conditions that require above- or below-ambient oxygen levels.
These and other options and accessories provide for a uniquely flexible CO
2
incubator capable
of meeting the most demanding requirements.