Panasonic MCO-170AICUVL-PA CO2 Incubator with Direct Heat and UV Light, 5.8 cu.ft. Capacity

The Panasonic MCO-170AICUVL-PA is a sophisticated CO2 incubator designed for precise cell culture and biotechnology research applications, featuring an advanced Direct Heat and Air Jacket System for stable temperature control. The unit offers a 165L (5.8 cu.ft.) interior volume with InCu-saFe copper-enriched stainless steel, optimizing contamination control and durability essential for molecular diagnostics and bioprocessing workflows.

Key technical specifications include:

• Temperature range: Ambient +5°C to +50°C, with an outstanding uniformity of ±0.25°C, ensuring reliable thermal conditions for live-cell imaging and synthetic biology experiments.
• CO2 control: Dual filter infrared sensor with a PID system maintaining CO2 levels from 0% to 20% with a precision of ±0.15%, critical for maintaining optimal cell growth environments in biomedical engineering and cell biology research.
• Decontamination: Equipped with SafeCell UV light featuring a 4W ozone-free lamp enabling effective surface sterilization, reducing contamination risks that are critical in gene editing and biomanufacturing labs. Optional hydrogen peroxide vapor cycle enhances microbial control.
• Humidity: Natural evaporation humidifying system supporting stable humidity levels, beneficial for long-term tissue culture and biopharmaceutical production pipelines.
• Data management: USB data output enables seamless logging and monitoring of incubation parameters, facilitating compliance with laboratory quality standards and molecular cloning workflows.
• Construction: Painted steel outer door and extruded polystyrene foam insulation ensure durability and energy efficiency in demanding clinical diagnostics and synthetic biology environments.
• Additional features: Integrated LCD touchscreen interface simplifies operation, while a 1.2" diameter access port supports external sensor integration or tubing connections.

This CO2 incubator is ideal for laboratories focused on molecular biology, cell imaging, and biotechnology research, widely adopted in synthetic biology research and live-cell incubation studies requiring stringent environmental control. The Panasonic MCO-170AICUVL-PA supports comprehensive incubation workflows, making it an essential instrument in biotechnology and molecular diagnostics applications.