163 l
chamber volume
Micro Solutions / Life Science
Multigas direct heating incubator VMI Series
Stable hypoxic culture: precise control of CO2 and O2 with direct chamber heating
Product overview
- VMI Series
- Astec
- Japan
- VCI / VMI
- VMI Series
Stable hypoxic culture: precise control of CO2 and O2 with direct chamber heating
VMI-165P model with dry thermosterilization without door removal
VMI Series is a multi-gas direct heating incubator for controlled hypoxia and dry sterilization cell studies.
VMI combines CO2 and O2 control, a touch interface, parameter recording, and optional cell culture monitoring, and toolless access to the internal elements and a dry heating cycle make decontamination easier.
VMI-165P: about 163 l; 620×740×850 mm, camera 481×531×640 mm. Temperature: ambient +5...50 °C, accuracy ±0.1 °C. CO2 0–20 %, ±0.1 %; O2 2–80%, ±0.5 %. Humidity 95±4 % RH; sterilization 50–160 °C, 0.1–10 h; weight 90 kg.
Key figures
2–80 %
O₂ range
±0,1 °C
temperature-precision
160 °C
dry-sterilization
Applications
- Hypoxic cell culture
- Stem cell cultures
- Multigas incubation
- Cellular research
Models and configurations
- VMI-165P
Product details
Incubator VMI-165P
163 litres, direct camera heating
Optional glass interior door
culture-watching
Stability of the environment
- Direct heating of the chamber ensures uniform temperature distribution (±0.3 °C)
- High-precision NDIR CO2 sensor and O2 galvanic sensor regulate gas composition in real time
- Natural evaporation maintains humidity of 95±4% RH
Cleanliness and sterilization
- Removable without tools internal parts simplify daily cleaning
- Dry 50-160°C thermosterilization without door removal reduces risk of contamination
- The internal chamber of stainless steel is resistant to corrosion
Ease of operation
- The option of a glass interior door (three separate windows or multi-windows) allows you to observe the culture, limiting the airflow.
- Back port of access for connecting additional equipment
- Possibility of stacking several blocks and a special trolley for moving
Dimensions and chamber
| External dimensions (W×D×H) | 620×740×850 mm |
|---|---|
| Internal dimensions of the chamber | 481×531×640 mm |
| Chamber volume | ≈ 163 l |
| Shelves. | 4 units. standard, up to 10 units. |
| Weight | 90 kg |
Temperature
| Range of regulation | from ambient temperature +5 to 50 °C |
|---|---|
| Precision of regulation | ±0,1 °C |
| Uniformity | ±0,3 °C |
| Dry thermosterilization | 50–160 °C, exposure time 0.1–10 h |
Gas environment
| CO2, range/accuracy | 0–20,0 %, ±0,1 % |
|---|---|
| O2, range/accuracy | 2–80,0 %, ±0,5 % |
| Humidity | 95±4% RH, natural evaporation |
Power supply
| Power supply | single-phase 110-120 V or 220-240 V, 50/60 Hz, 7.5 A |
|---|---|
| Power consumption | up to 750 W (max.) |
Options and accessories
Cell monitor
Monitoring of cell culture during incubation
Analog output
Transfer of data to external registration systems
Alarm contact
Output of the accident signal to the external system
Gas guard
Protection against gas overruns
The door lock
Restriction of camera access
Cart
Relocation of the incubator
Bracket for vertical connection
Stabilization of several incubators
Dust filter
Protection of ventilation holes from dust
Related equipment types
- Smart stations for IVF
- Time-laps incubators
- Gas environment control and monitoring
- Integrated biostations
Related products
- Astec SS-250 IVF Smart Station — Smart stations for IVF
- Astec DHS — Time-laps incubators
- Astec ASTEC Gas Analyzer — Gas environment control and monitoring
- Astec Integrated Bio-Station — Integrated biostations
Classification
- Cellular technology and ART
- Multigas and hypoxic incubators
- Equipment of cell technologies and reproductive medicine
- Cell incubation
- Multigas and hypoxic incubators
- VMI Series