Electric CO2 Microscope Stage Incubator


The Electric CO2 MSI is the latest release in the family of our Top Stage Incubators. It represents a one-button solution for long term experiments, launched at an incredibly convenient price. The same model fits all the XY stages on the market, and it is suitable at the same time for high magnification microscopy and multipoint experiments. A wide choice of interchangeable inserts adds flexibility to the equipment and allows to accept any cell culture support (petri-dishes, glass slides, mutiwell plates, etc.).
Electric CO2 Microscope Stage Incubator - Technical specifications
Temperature range
3°C above room temperature to 50°C
Temperature control accuracy
  • ±0.3°C (Chamber temperature feedback)
  • ±0.2°C (Specimen temperature feedback)
Heating Technology Electric
Type of controller Hardware
Temperature feedback
  • Chamber temperature feedback
  • Specimen temperature feedback (on request)
Humidification module Not Heated / Heated (on request)
CO2 range 0 to 100%
Weight 450 g
Dimensions (LxWxH, mm) 159x110x18

Temperature Regulation

In the Electric MSI, specimen temperature is regulated by the combined action of two controllers acting on the power dissipated by the electric resistances, embedded both in the base and in the lid of the incubating chamber. Two temperature feedback mechanisms are available:

a) Chamber temperature feedback

b) Specimen temperature feedback

a) Chamber temperature feedback

In this configuration, the thermocouple reads the temperature of the incubating chamber. A careful calibration performed in our laboratories guarantees that specimen temperature is maintained at the desired value. The advantage of this solution is that the thermocouple is not visible since it is embedded into the chamber.

b) Specimen temperature feedback

In this configuration, the thermocouple is a thin flexible green wire reads the temperature of a reference well placed in the incubating chamber, very close to the specimen (see image). The advantage of this configuration is in the accuracy of the temperature control. Simple manipulation is required to stick the thermocouple into the reference well with some adhesive tape.

CO2 Regulation

CO2 is mixed with air in the control unit and is continuously fed into the incubating chamber to control medium pH. Possibility to record and control CO2 levels during the entire experiment. Upon request, a third gas can be fed into the incubating chamber (see accessories).

Humidity Regulation

A humidifying and a pre-heating module (on request) prevent medium evaporation and avoid water condensation on glass and plastic surfaces.

Software

Read Temperature Software is available to read incubator temperature and store the data in computer memory.

Technical Data

Temperature Profiles


Temperature Profiles: Focus on 37°C
Thermal Stability within 0.2°C