A CO₂ incubator for cell culture available in three capacities — 80 L, 170 L, and 258 L —, featuring 180°C dry-heat sterilization across all internal surfaces, precision temperature control within ±0.1°C via six-sided fuzzy PID heating, and a next-generation IR sensor based on NDIR measurement with a silicon MEMS transmitter rated up to 190°C. Designed for biosafety laboratory R&D, translational research, and epidemiological study, the HCP-B series creates a stable, contamination-free, and reproducible growth environment for cells, viruses, and other sensitive biological materials.

Temperature control operates within a maximum fluctuation of ±0.1°C and uniformity of ±0.3°C across 27 measurement points — with central consistency of ±0.1°C — guaranteed by active six-sided chamber heating based on the fuzzy PID control principle. The hexalateral heating technology eliminates thermal gradients and cold spots that would compromise cell growth, ensuring homogeneous conditions throughout the entire culture cycle. The humidity reservoir holds up to 5.5 L (model-dependent), with an integrated water level sensor that triggers both audible and visual alarms when the level is low.

The next-generation IR sensor uses NDIR measurement principles with a silicon MEMS transmitter, withstanding up to 190°C, compatible with over 300 dry-heat sterilization cycles, rated for a 15-year service life, and delivering CO₂ control accuracy of ±0.1%. The German-origin IR technology operates with zero drift and requires no periodic sensor component replacement — eliminating one of the main failure points and maintenance costs of conventional TC (thermal conductivity) sensor incubators. For HCP-168B models, O₂ concentration control is optional in the 1–21% or 5–90% range, with a high-precision zirconia sensor and control accuracy of ±0.1%; after 30 seconds of door opening, O₂ concentration recovers to 5% in 8 minutes and to 1% in 18 minutes.

Dry-heat sterilization at 180°C is performed automatically in 12 hours with the press of a single dedicated button — requiring no component disassembly, chemical consumables, or manual steps. The process reaches full sterility across all internal chamber surfaces and components in accordance with WS/T367-2012 standards, eliminating bacteria, fungi, and highly resistant mycoplasma. The inner glass door heating system actively prevents condensation, eliminating the risk of microbial contamination from condensed water. The optional HEPA filtration system delivers ISO Class 5 cleanroom air quality, ensuring that all air entering the chamber is filtered to remove particles and contaminants.

The interactive touchscreen responds to touch even with rubber gloves, displaying real-time temperature, CO₂ concentration, and O₂ concentration (where applicable), with green indicators for normal parameters and red alerts for abnormal conditions — enabling instant operational status assessment at a glance. The optional IoT module enables real-time remote monitoring. Inner doors in three or six sections are available to reduce gas consumption per opening. The automatic airflow circulation control system continuously adjusts airflow to optimize uniformity and prevent sample volatilization.

Key Features

• Temperature control ±0.1°C with active six-sided heating (hexalateral fuzzy PID)

• Temperature uniformity across 27 measurement points: ±0.3°C; central consistency: ±0.1°C

• NDIR IR sensor with silicon MEMS transmitter: 190°C resistance, 15-year service life, zero drift, no replacement required

• CO₂ control accuracy: ±0.1% — German IR technology

• Automatic 180°C dry-heat sterilization across all internal surfaces in 12 hours, no consumables, compliant with WS/T367-2012

• Compatible with over 300 sterilization cycles

• Inner glass door heating system: eliminates condensation and microbial contamination risk

• Automatic airflow circulation control: optimized uniformity without sample volatilization

• Optional O₂ control (HCP-168B): 1–21% or 5–90% range, zirconia sensor, ±0.1% accuracy

• Optional HEPA filtration: ISO Class 5 cleanroom quality for additional contamination protection

• Three models: 80 L / 3 standard shelves (max. 7) · 170 L / 3 standard shelves (max. 11) · 258 L / 3 standard shelves (max. 13)

• Humidity reservoir: up to 1.75 L (80 L) · up to 3.5 L (170 L) · up to 5.5 L (258 L)

• Power supply: 220–240 V / 50–60 Hz

• Touchscreen operable with rubber gloves; complete audible and visual alarm system

• Optional IoT remote monitoring

Applications

The HCP-80B / HCP-168B / HCP-258B series is designed for biomedical research laboratories, biosafety centers, translational and epidemiological research institutes, university laboratories, pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, and cell banks requiring a cell culture environment with maximum reproducibility, rigorous contamination control, and operational traceability. The automated 180°C sterilization positions the series as the safest choice for laboratories working with highly resistant pathogens or performing frequent culture changeover cycles without the possibility of extended downtime.

The three chamber sizes — 80 L, 170 L, and 258 L — serve laboratories ranging from compact single-researcher setups to intermediate-scale cell production facilities, with variable shelf configurations, three- or six-section inner door options, and optional O₂ control, HEPA filtration, and IoT modules — making the series highly configurable for diverse protocols and institutional requirements