Memmert ICO240 CO2 incubator NextGen, 243 L, 6.86" touchscreen

Pre-order: The ICO240 belongs to the new ICO NextGen generation. You can pre-order it from us now, Memmert ships from November 2026.

The Memmert ICO240 CO2 incubator NextGen is the largest model in the new line-up, offering 243 litres of interior volume, two more than the previous 2012-generation ICO240. With up to 9 shelf positions, it suits labs with high sample throughput or several users loading the same incubator in parallel.

One touchscreen instead of two displays

Instead of the previous ControlCOCKPIT TwinDISPLAY with two separate TFT screens, the ICO240 NextGen shows setpoints, actual values and parameter trends on a single 6.86 inch IPS touchscreen with multitouch (480 x 1280 pixels).

Temperature and CO2 control

Temperature is adjustable from +20 to +50 °C, the working range reaches from at least 5 °C above ambient temperature up to +50 °C, setting accuracy 0.1 °C. At 37 °C, temporal temperature fluctuation is ±0.1 K, spatial fluctuation ±0.3 K. CO2 control covers 0 to 20 % CO2 as standard, setting accuracy 0.1 %, temporal fluctuation ±0.2 % CO2.

Humidity and O2 as an upgrade

A stainless steel water pan is included as standard. Option K7 extends the ICO240 to active humidity control from 40 to 98 % rh including rh-off, setting accuracy 0.1 % rh, with humidification through a self-priming micro-dosing pump and hot-steam generator and dehumidification through a membrane pump. Option T6 (requires K7) additionally controls oxygen concentration via nitrogen injection from 1 to 20 % O2, accuracy 0.1 %.

Nine shelf positions, three glass doors optional

With up to 9 shelf positions, the ICO240 has the largest loading capacity in the line-up, two perforated stainless steel shelves are included as standard, maximum load 15 kg per shelf and 135 kg per unit. Option K4 fits the interior with three glass-cutout doors instead of the closed stainless steel door, the highest count in the line-up at this size, useful when several users need to check different sections without opening the full door. An integrated battery backup (option C2) keeps the display unit running without interruption during a power cut.

Built-in sterilisation programme

A stored programme sterilises the interior in 60 minutes at +180 °C without removing the sensors first.

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 has an inner glass door.

Interfaces and software

The ICO240 NextGen has USB-C and Ethernet LAN. The paid myChamber LIMS application is available for connecting to a LIMS, and the connectivity package for the myChamber Monitoring App for permanent remote monitoring. For electronic signatures under 21 CFR Part 11, the FDAQ1 base licence for AtmoCONTROL FDA and myChamber Control FDA can be added. None of these three options are included as standard.

Operation and connection values

The ICO240 NextGen is designed for 230 V, 50/60 Hz, option X2 switches it to 115 V at no extra cost, power consumption is around 1750 W, the highest in the line-up. The stainless steel housing measures 748 x 1013 x 689 mm (width x height x depth) plus 50 mm for the door handle, the interior measures 600 x 810 x 500 mm. Net weight is 113 kg, 132 kg packed, delivery and installation should be planned accordingly.

Typical applications

With the largest interior volume in the line-up, controlled temperature and CO2 concentration, the ICO240 NextGen suits:

• High sample throughput or several parallel test series in a single unit
• Microbiological, pharmaceutical and biotechnological research with high space requirements
• Lab operations with several users accessing specific sections via the optional glass doors (option K4, 3 doors)
• Lab operations with frequently changing culture batches thanks to the built-in sterilisation function

Technical details

Scope of delivery

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

Not included: active humidity control (option K7), O2 control (option T6), glass doors (option K4), battery backup (option C2), stacking sets and the water canister with connecting hose (only with option K7 ordered) are paid extras, as are the myChamber LIMS, Monitoring App and FDAQ1 software licences.

Regulatory information

WEEE registration number of the manufacturer (Memmert GmbH + Co. KG, Stiftung EAR): DE 66812464. The ICO240 NextGen is not a medical device. Memmert is discontinuing the separate, previous medical-device series ICOmed (last order date 06 November 2026); according to Memmert, the ICO NextGen is currently undergoing testing and qualification to meet the requirements of medical applications as well, which is an announcement, not an approval already granted.

Custom requirements & procurement service

Memmert devices from us are covered for three years from delivery: the first 12 months are followed by 24 months of warranty under Memmert's terms, handled directly through us. Your statutory rights remain unaffected. For additional perforated shelves, options K7, T6, K4 or C2, a stacking set for two ICO240 units, or individual calibration, our procurement service is glad to help.