PHCBI Cell-IQ Series High Heat Sterilization CO2 Incubator

2026-01-02T11:16:41-05:00

Vendor: American Instrument Exchange
Type: Incubators
Price: 3350.00

PHCBI Cell-IQ Series High Heat Sterilization CO2 Incubator

As a crucial piece of laboratory equipment, PHCBI Cell-IQ Series High Heat Sterilization CO2 incubators are designed to ensure highly accurate, reproducible chamber conditions. Our cell culture incubators provide a contamination-free environment while allowing precise CO₂ or CO2/O₂ control - essential for in vivo environment replication.

PHCBI Cell-IQ Series CO2 Incubator features

Model MCO-170AICUVDL-PA

5.8 cubic foot capacity per chamber

High contrast color LCD display

Temp range 5°C above ambient to 50°C.

90 day warranty

Uniform Consistent Environment:

InCu-saFe and SafeCell UV function together to create contamination control against external microbes. A unique heating system and the dual filter infrared sensor precisely control temperature and CO₂ levels, respectively.

Rapid CO₂ Recovery with Dual-Wave Infrared (IR) Sensor:

A dual filter infrared sensor signals the microprocessor controller to inject CO₂ to maintain desired setpoint conditions. Sensor response accelerates CO₂ recovery to setpoint without overshoot following frequent door openings.

Dual Heat Sterilization:

An integrated auxiliary sterilization system is utilized together with the CO₂ incubator cultivation heaters to provide an effective, energy efficient sterilization process. The primary heater maintains precise temperature control over a setpoint range from 5°C above ambient to 50°C.

The secondary heater is activated when the high heat sterilization cycle is initiated as both heaters combine to reach 180°C. Specialized melamine foam insulation minimizes heat leakage to adjacent incubators and dramatically reduces elevated external surface temperatures.

Incubator Decontamination with InCu-saFe and SafeCell UV:

The PHCbi inCu-saFe copper enriched, stainless steel interior surfaces create a germicidal barrier to airborne contaminants that enter the dry heat incubator during door openings. The PHCbi inCu-saFe combines the germicidal properties of elemental copper with the corrosion and discoloration resistance of stainless steel. SafeCell UV lamp decontaminates circulated air and the humidity reservoir.

Triple Protection Incubator Decontamination:

The MCO-170AICUVDL-PA automatic high heat sterilization CO₂ incubator is designed for use in medical and government research, pharmaceutical and biotech applications. This dry heat incubator includes three methods of protection against cell culture contamination. In addition to inCu-saFe and SafeCell UV contamination control, an optional, manually initiated high heat sterilization cycle provides a 180°C (355°F) decontamination process without the need to remove CO₂ incubator chamber components.

PHCBI Cell-IQ Series CO2 Incubator features specifications

EXTERIOR DIMENSIONS | 24.4" W x 29.7" D x 35.6" H (620 x 755 x 905 mm) - Excludes handle and other external projections
INTERIOR DIMENSIONS | 19.3" W x 20.6" D x 26.2" H (490 x 523 x 665 mm)
INTERIOR VOLUME | 5.8 cu.ft. (165 L)
DATA ACQUISITION | USA data download
INNER DOOR | One - tempered glass - field reversible
SHELVES | 4 copper enriched, stainless steel alloy (inCu-saFe)
ACCESS PORT | 1: Rear upper left (1.2" (30 mm) diameter)
INSULATION | Melamine resin foam
AIR FILTER | 0.3 um, Efficiency: 99.97 % or higher
UV LAMP | 4W x 1 (ozone-free emission)
NET WEIGHT | 176 lbs (80 kg)
TEMPERATURE CONTROL RANGE | + 5°C Above ambient to +50°C (ambient temperature: 5°C to 35°C)
TEMPERATURE UNIFORMITY | ±0.25ºC (ambient temperature: 23ºC, setting: 37ºC, CO₂: 5 %, no load)
MAXIMUM POWER CONSUMPTION | Max. 376 W
CO2 CONTROL RANGE | 0% - 2 ±0.15%
CO2 CONTROLLER | Proportional
CO2 GAS CONNECTION | 0.157 inch to 0.36 inch (4 mm to 6 mm) diameter tube can be connected
CO2 GAS PRESSURE | 0.03 MPa(G) (0.3kgf/cm2(G),4.3 psi(G))
CO2 VARIATION | ±0.15% (ambient temperature: 23ºC, setting: 37ºC, CO₂: 5%, no load)
CO2 SENSOR TYPE | Dual-wave infrared (IR)
DATA OUTPUT | USB
DECONTAMINATION METHODS | High Heat Sterilization
CONTAMINATION CONTROLS | InCu-SaFe copper enriched stainless steel interior and shelves, standard SafeCell UV light
DECONTAMINATION CYCLE TIME | ~ 11.0 Hours
DISPLAY | LCD color touchscreen - readable in 0.1° increments
HEATING SYSTEM | Direct Heat and Air Jacket System
HUMIDIFYING SYSTEM | Natural evaporation with humidifying pan, 95 %R.H.±5 %R.H.

Testing

This PHCbi Incubator is used and reconditioned. Our technicians test CO2 incubators using a digital data logger to verify the accuracy of temperature controls and readouts, as well as using a Fyrite indicator to measure CO2 levels in the chamber. Additionally, if you have specific testing requirements or requests, please inform us. We will gladly work with you to ensure these requirements are addressed during testing.

We replace any hardware or parts as is necessary and clean all incubators thoroughly prior to shipment.

Pictures

The photos above represent our equipment, which is currently stored in our warehouse. Since we often stock multiple units of each model, we may not feature photos of every unit. However, if you request, we will provide photos of your specific equipment after we test and clean it.

For inquiries about the PHCbi Cell-IQ Series CO2 Cell Culture Incubator, call us at 978-521-2221 or fill out the form on this page.

PHCbi Cell-IQ CO2 Incubator – FAQ

What is the PHCbi Cell-IQ CO₂ incubator used for?

The PHCbi Cell-IQ series is a high-performance CO₂ incubator designed for cell culture applications requiring precise environmental control and contamination prevention.

Typical applications include mammalian cell culture, stem cell and regenerative medicine research, clinical and pharmaceutical labs, vaccine and biologics development, and many other biotechnology and cell culture environments.

These systems are widely used by labs searching for used CO₂ incubators that deliver reproducible in vivo-like conditions.

Explore more options: Browse our full inventory of used CO₂ incubators to compare available models.

What is the capacity of the PHCbi Cell-IQ incubator?

Capacity: 5.8 cu. ft. (165 L)

Smaller stackable models available (~1.8 cu. ft.)

Multiple shelving configurations

These specifications make the Cell-IQ model suitable for high-throughput labs, multi-user research environments, GMP production workflows, or labs looking to expand CO2 environment storage capacity with stackable, space-efficient incubators.

Need larger units? Browse our large-capacity CO₂ incubators.

How does the PHCBI Cell-IQ ensure stable culture conditions?

The system uses:

Direct Heat & Air Jacket system for uniform temperature

Infrared (IR) CO₂ sensor for accurate gas control

Rapid recovery of temperature and CO₂ after door openings

This ensures consistent conditions that replicate in vivo environments, improving reproducibility.

Why buy a used PHCbi Cell-IQ CO₂ incubator? What's the advantage?

Purchasing a used CO₂ incubator offers:

Significant cost savings vs. new (often 40–70% less)

Proven performance in lab environments

Immediate availability (no manufacturer lead times)

The Cell-IQ series is especially desirable due to its advanced contamination control and durability.

Shop now: View current listings for used PHCbi/Panasonic Cell-IQ incubators.

How does the PHCbi Cell-IQ compare to other CO₂ incubators?

Capacity

PHCbi Cell-IQ CO2 Incubator

165 L

Thermo Heracell 150i

150 L

Eppendorf CellXpert C170i

170 L

Temp Range | Ambient +5°C to 50°C | Similar | Similar |
CO₂ Sensor | Infrared (IR) | IR | IR |
Contamination Control | Copper + UV + H₂O₂ | HEPA + heat | Heat sterilization |
Uniformity | ±0.25°C | High | High |
Best Use Case | Contamination-sensitive cell culture | General lab use | Easy cleaning workflows |