{"product_id":"thermo-heracell-vios-250i-copper-lined-incubator","title":"Thermo Heracell VIOS 250i Copper-Lined Incubator","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThermo Heracell VIOS 250i Copper-Lined Incubator\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Thermo VIOS 250i Copper-Lined Incubator is specifically designed to deliver the performance reliability, ease of operation, and value required to support a range of culturing needs from basic research to the demanding, leading-edge applications, so you're ready for whatever comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThermo Heracell VIOS 250i Copper-Lined CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Incubator Features\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e9.0 cubic foot capacity per chamber (255L)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTC CO2 sensor\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eiCAN touchscreen control\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e90-day warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBetter solutions for optimal cell growth. Thermo VIOS 250i CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincubators with pure copper interior chambers provide the ideal in-vitro environment. They feature THRIVE Active Airflow, where an in-chamber fan distributes clean, humidified air throughout the chamber ensuring homogeneous conditions; fast recovery of all parameters in ten minutes or less for stable culturing conditions; and an auto-stop function that disables fan operation during door openings to minimize air exchange.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe VIOS CO2 incubators also have a protected humidity reservoir where directly heated water provides stable high relative humidity levels, preventing culture desiccation; a condensation-free inner chamber that prevents a breeding ground for contaminant; and 5X faster humidity recovery than traditional water pan designs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe direct heat chamber has adjustable, perforated shelving, and a reversible exterior door for added flexibility. The in-chamber HEPA continuously filters the entire chamber air volume every 60 seconds, and ISO 5 clean room air quality is achieved in the culture chamber within five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe iCAN touchscreen control is a bright, door-mounted display for easy accessibility and viewing. You can select between operation in English, Spanish, German, French, Italian, Japanese, and Mandarin.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eThermo Heracell VIOS 160i Copper-Lined CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e Incubator – specifications\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" border=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eCapacity (English)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e9.0 cu. ft.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eData Outputs\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eUSB, 4-20 mA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"39\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 29.25pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eDescription\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eSingle 255 L incubator including IR sensor, 4-20 mA data output, and factory compliance acceptance Pk.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eCapacity (Metric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e255 L\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eChamber Material\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eElectropolished Stainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eCO2 Concentration Range\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e1 to 20%\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eCO2 Sensor Technology\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eIR Sensor\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eLighting\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eLED\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eStainless Steel\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eRelative Humidity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e\u0026gt;93% at 37°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eTemperature Range (Metric)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eAmbient +3° to 55°C\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eType\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eCO\u003cspan class=\"font6\"\u003e2\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"font5\"\u003e Incubator\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eHumidity Source\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003eCovered integrated water reservoir\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eDimensions (D x W x H) Interior\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e24.8 x 23.9 x 26.4 in. (62.9 x 60.7 x 67 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eDimensions (L x W x H)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e36.8 x 30.5 x 38.1 in. (93,4 x 77.4 x 96.8 cm)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl65\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eWeight (English)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl66\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e215 lb.\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd height=\"21\" class=\"xl67\" width=\"306\" style=\"height: 15.75pt; width: 230pt;\"\u003eElectrical Requirements\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd class=\"xl68\" width=\"359\" style=\"width: 269pt;\"\u003e120 V, 50\/60 Hz\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eTesting\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOur technicians test CO\u003csub\u003e2\u003c\/sub\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eincubators using a calibrated digital chart recorder to verify the accuracy of temperature controls and readouts, as well as using a Fyrite indicator to measure CO2 levels in the chamber. We replace any hardware or parts as is necessary and clean all incubators thoroughly prior to shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003ePictures \u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe photos above are representative. Please bear in mind that the equipment shown is currently in storage in our warehouse and that in addition to testing each machine we will clean all the equipment thoroughly prior to shipment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe often have multiple units of each model in stock and sometimes we're unable to feature photos of every single unit. At your request, we can provide photos of the equipment in your order after it has been tested and cleaned.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eThermo HeraCell VIOS 250i CO2 incubator frequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eWhat’s the difference between copper-lining and stainless steel lining in the Thermo VIOS incubators?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eCopper-lining offers an antimicrobial, self-disinfecting surface to reduce reliance on chemical disinfectants and are easy to maintain, ensuring a sterile environment. It can kill bacteria, fungi, and mold on surfaces to prevent contamination in cell cultures. Copper does tend to stain, but the patina and tarnish actually\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003ci\u003eenhance\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ethe effectiveness of self-disinfecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eStainless steel units tend to be less expensive to purchase new. Stainless steel also requires regular cleaning and disinfection to prevent contamination. It is very durable though, and can withstand harsh cleaners. As the name implies it also resists staining and stays shiny and new looking for an extended period of time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAnd what's the difference between the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americaninstrument.com\/products\/thermo-heracell-vios-160i-copper-lined-co2-incubator-3180sss-inc?_pos=1\u0026amp;_sid=9363057cf\u0026amp;_ss=r\"\u003eVIOS160i \u003c\/a\u003eand 250i units? \u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eChamber size and footprint. The Thermo VIOS 160i chambers each have 5.8 cubic feet capacity whereas the VIO205i incubators have 9 cubic feet. The 250i also has larger exterior dimensions at \u003cspan\u003e34.6”W x 25.1”D x 35.4”H. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eI need multiple Thermo VIOS incubators for my lab. Are you able to supply several matching chambers or stacks?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eYes, we frequently outfit new labs with multiple pieces of equipment. We encourage you to check out some of the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.americaninstrument.com\/pages\/biotech-start-up-equipment-packages\"\u003elab equipment start up packages\u003c\/a\u003e from American Instrument Exchange. These include not only incubators but also biosafety cabinets, centrifuges, microscopes, and more. We offer easy customization to match your specific budget, brand preferences, and research requirements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eDo you offer repair services for the malfunctioning VIOS 250i incubators?\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eAbsolutely. Our technicians can repair incubators and we offer both field service and depot repair services, depending on the nature of the problem and your location.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Thermo Scientific","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42811590082608,"sku":"3180WW INC","price":10000.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0252\/1228\/9072\/files\/DSC_0840_01d0788f-e57b-42ef-96c5-3d8fe167dd57.jpg?v=1774890142","url":"https:\/\/www.americaninstrument.com\/products\/thermo-heracell-vios-250i-copper-lined-incubator","provider":"American Instrument Exchange","version":"1.0","type":"link"}