IKA INC 125 F digital incubator, forced convection, 125 L, 0020117172
€1,703.25
% Manufacturer's RRP: €2,271.00 25% below manufacturer's RRP
- Operating temperature: ambient temperature +8 to 100 °C, forced convection
- 125 l internal volume, up to 6 wire shelves, each with a load capacity of 20 kg
- Decontamination mode at 120 °C
- Weighs just 60 kg, more compact than the refrigerated FC model
- 3-year manufacturer’s warranty upon registration within 90 days
Scope of delivery: one INC 125 F digital incubator with two wire shelves, anti-tip devices, USB cable and calibration certificate. Sample vessels and the second stacked unit shown in the images are not included.
Product information "IKA INC 125 F digital incubator, forced convection, 125 L, 0020117172"
Not every incubation requires active cooling; many standard applications in microbiology are comfortably above room temperature. The IKA INC 125 F digital heats from room temperature plus 8 °C up to 100 °C and distributes the heat evenly throughout the 125-litre interior via forced convection, i.e. actively circulated, preheated air.
Forced convection for uniform temperature control
At ambient temperatures of 37 °C and 22 °C, temperature stability is ±0.3 K, as is the homogeneity within the chamber, controlled via a 4-wire PT100 sensor with a setting and display resolution of 0.1 K. The chamber heats up in 8 minutes; the recovery time after opening the door is 3 minutes – one minute faster than its refrigerated counterpart, as there is no compressor to regulate. The heating power is 750 W; energy consumption at 37 °C is 75 Wh/h. The air outlet and ventilation flap are electronically adjustable from 0 to 100 per cent, allowing air circulation to be adapted to sensitive samples.
125-litre interior and decontamination at 120 °C
The chamber has a capacity of 125 litres (550 x 550 x 415 mm) and accommodates up to six wire shelves, each with a load capacity of up to 20 kg. The internal walls and corners are rounded and made from corrosion-resistant AISI 304 stainless steel. The decontamination mode heats to 120 °C, 20 degrees higher than on the INC 125 FC digital, as the chamber can withstand higher temperatures without a refrigeration unit. An additional internal glass door allows the sample to be observed without any loss of temperature when the outer door is opened.
Connections, stackability and safety
A USB-B interface allows connection to PC software for documentation, whilst two T5.0A 250V fuses protect the electronics. The protection class is IP 20 in accordance with DIN EN 60529. A thermal safety device in accordance with DIN 12880, Class TB 1, and a set-point limiter with a safety shut-off protect the sample from accidental overheating. Up to two units, such as an incubation shaker or another incubator, can be stacked on top of one another using the appropriate accessories. The door is optionally lockable; the door hinge is on the right and can be reversed; an IQ/OQ installation qualification is available on request.
Significantly lighter without a refrigeration unit
Without a compressor or refrigeration circuit, the INC 125 F digital weighs 60 kg and, at 700 x 720 x 635 mm (W x H x D), is around 28 cm lower than the refrigerated FC model, whilst having the same footprint and internal volume. For applications requiring no refrigeration, this allows for planning with a smaller footprint and reduced weight.
Accessories for different loading configurations
In addition to the IO T 2.10 wire shelves supplied as standard, IKA offers further insert shelves for the INC 125 series, such as the perforated shelf IO T 2.20 or the drip tray IO T 2.30 for dripping or leaking vessels. A door lock (IO L 2.10) and a stacking kit (IO S 2.10) can be retrofitted if two units are to be operated one on top of the other, for example to physically separate different incubation temperatures.
Typical applications
- Microbiological cultures and incubation above room temperature
- Standard incubation in quality control and routine microbiological testing
- Decontamination of the chamber at 120 °C between sample changes
- Applications where no active cooling is required
Technical details
| Operating temperature | Room temperature +8 to 100 °C |
| Heating power | 750 W |
| Temperature stability / uniformity (37 °C @ 22 °C) | ±0.3 K / ±0.3 K |
| Heating time / recovery time (37 °C @22 °C) | 8 min / 3 min |
| Total internal chamber volume | 125 l |
| Internal chamber working area (W x H x D) | 550 x 550 x 415 mm |
| Max. number of wire shelves / load per tray | 6 / 20 kg |
| Thermal safety device | DIN 12880, TB Class 1 |
| Thermal decontamination | 120 °C |
| Energy consumption at 37 °C | 75 Wh/h |
| USB interface | USB-B |
| Dimensions (W x H x D) | 700 x 720 x 635 mm |
| Weight | 60 kg |
| Power ratings | 220 to 240 V, 50/60 Hz, 800 W (max. 800 W) |
| Protection class | IP 20 (DIN EN 60529) |
Contents
- 1 x INC 125 F digital incubator
- 2 x IO T 2.10 wire mesh shelf, chrome-plated
- 2 x anti-tip devices
- 1 x USB A-to-B cable
- 1 x calibration certificate at 37 °C
Selection guide and service
If you need to maintain sample temperatures below room temperature, down to minus 5 °C, you will require the larger IKA INC 125 FC digital with compressor cooling; whilst it has the same internal volume and footprint, it is heavier and taller. If a temperature range above room temperature is sufficient, the INC 125 F digital described here is the lighter and more compact choice. As an electrical appliance, the incubator is subject to the WEEE Directive and must not be disposed of as household waste at the end of its life. IKA provides a 2-year manufacturer’s warranty, which is extended to 3 years upon registration at ika.com/register within 90 days of purchase. Through our procurement service, we can assist you with shelves and other accessories.