Memmert CO2 incubator ICO240 NextGen, 243 L, 6.86-inch touch display

Pre-order: The ICO240 is part of the new ICO NextGen series. It is available as a pre-order.

With an internal volume of 243 litres, the Memmert ICO240 NextGen CO₂ incubator is the largest model in the new series, offering two litres more capacity than the previous ICO240 from the 2012 generation. With up to 9 possible shelves, it is suitable for laboratories with high sample throughput or multiple users who load the same incubator simultaneously.

A touchscreen display instead of two screens

Instead of the previous ControlCOCKPIT TwinDISPLAY with two separate TFT screens, the ICO240 NextGen displays actual and setpoint values as well as parameter trends on a 6.86-inch IPS touchscreen with multi-touch functionality (480 x 1280 pixels).

Temperature and CO₂ control

The temperature can be set from +20 to +50 °C; the operating range extends from at least 5 °C above room temperature to +50 °C, with a setting accuracy of 0.1 °C. At 37 °C, the temporal temperature fluctuation is ±0.1 K, and the spatial fluctuation is ±0.3 K. CO₂ control covers 0 to 20 % CO₂ as standard, with a setting accuracy of 0.1 % and a temporal fluctuation of ±0.2 % CO₂.

Humidity and O₂ as an extension

A stainless-steel water tray is supplied as standard. Option K7 extends the ICO240 to include active humidity control from 40 to 98 % rh, including a ‘rh off’ function, with a setting accuracy of 0.1 % rh, utilising a self-priming micro-dosing pump with a hot steam generator for humidification and a diaphragm pump for dehumidification. Option T6 (requires Option K7) additionally controls the oxygen concentration via nitrogen injection in the range 1 to 20 % O₂, with an accuracy of 0.1 %.

Nine shelves and three glass doors optional

With up to 9 possible shelves, the ICO240 has the largest loading capacity in the series; 2 stainless steel perforated shelves are included as standard, with a maximum load of 15 kg per shelf and 135 kg per unit in total. Option K4 equips the interior with three glass-panelled doors instead of the solid stainless steel door, the highest number in the series for this size, which is practical when several users wish to keep an eye on different areas without having to open the entire door every time. An integrated battery storage unit (Option C2) keeps the display unit running without interruption in the event of a power cut.

Sterilisation without removing sensors

A pre-programmed cycle sterilises the interior in 60 minutes at +180 °C without the need to remove the sensors beforehand. This simplifies switching between different culture batches in day-to-day laboratory work.

Interior and door

The deep-drawn interior is made of stainless steel grade 1.4301 (ASTM 304). The fully insulated stainless steel door closes with a 2-point compression lock and features an internal glass door.

Interfaces and software

The ICO240 NextGen features USB-C and Ethernet LAN. The chargeable software application myChamber LIMS is available for connection to a LIMS, whilst the connectivity package for the myChamber Monitoring App is available for permanent remote monitoring. For electronic signatures according to 21 CFR Part 11, the basic licence FDAQ1 for AtmoCONTROL FDA and myChamber Control FDA can be added. None of the three options is included as standard.

Operation and connected load specifications

The ICO240 NextGen is rated for 230 V, 50/60 Hz; Option X2 converts it to 115 V at no extra cost; power consumption is approximately 1,750 W, the highest figure in the series. The textured stainless steel housing measures 748 x 1013 x 689 mm (width x height x depth), plus a 50 mm allowance for the door handle; the internal dimensions are 600 x 810 x 500 mm. The net weight is 113 kg; when packed, it weighs 132 kg; delivery and installation should be planned accordingly.

Other sizes in the ICO NextGen series

In addition to the ICO240 (243 litres), we offer the ICO50 (56 litres) and the ICO105 (108 litres) for smaller applications, as well as the ICO180 (177 litres, successor to the previous ICO150), each featuring the same operating concept and the same control parameters.

Typical applications

With the largest internal volume in the range, as well as controlled temperature and CO₂ concentration, the ICO240 NextGen is suitable for:

• High sample throughput or multiple parallel test series in a single unit
• Microbiological, pharmaceutical and biotechnological research requiring a large amount of space
• Laboratory operations with multiple users who can access specific areas via the optional glass doors (Option K4, 3 doors)
• Laboratory operations involving frequently changing culture batches, thanks to the integrated sterilisation function

Technical details

Scope of delivery

• 1x Memmert ICO240 NextGen CO₂ incubator (basic unit)
• 2x stainless steel perforated shelves
• 1x stainless steel water tray
• 1x CO₂ connection set (hose with connector and hose clamp)
• 1x factory calibration certificate (+37 °C, 5 % CO₂)

Not included in the scope of delivery: active humidity control (Option K7), O₂ control (Option T6), glass doors (Option K4), battery storage (Option C2), stacking kits and the water canister with connection hose (only when option K7 is ordered) are additional options, as are the software licences for myChamber LIMS, the Monitoring App and FDAQ1.

Regulatory information

Manufacturer’s WEEE registration number (Memmert GmbH + Co. KG, Stiftung EAR): DE 66812464. The ICO240 NextGen is not a medical device. Memmert is discontinuing the separate, previous ICOmed medical device series (last order 6 November 2026); according to Memmert, the ICO NextGen is currently undergoing testing and qualification to also meet the requirements for medical applications; this is an announcement, not an approval that has already been granted.

Individual requirements and procurement service

Memmert units bought from us are covered for three years from delivery: the first 12 months are followed by a 24-month warranty under Memmert’s terms, handled through us. Your statutory rights remain unaffected. Our procurement service can assist you with additional stainless steel perforated shelves (options K7, T6, K4 or C2), a stacking set for placing two ICO240 units on top of one another, or a bespoke calibration.