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Memmert IF160 Incubator, 161 L, with forced air circulation, +20 to +80 °C

Product information "Memmert IF160 Incubator, 161 L, with forced air circulation, +20 to +80 °C"

With an internal volume of 161 litres, the Memmert IF160 incubator covers a medium-sized chamber range; two shelves are fitted as standard, with the option to fit up to eight. The temperature range with forced air circulation is +20 to +80 °C, and the maximum permissible total load is 210 kg.

Heating and air turbine

The interior of the IF160 features deep-drawn ribbing and is heated all round on four sides; the housing has a fully galvanised sheet steel rear panel on the outside. The electronically controlled fan operates quietly and can be adjusted in 10 per cent increments; an exhaust air damper mixes in preheated fresh air.

Control and Diagnosis

The temperature is measured by a DIN Class A Pt100 sensor using a 4-wire measurement method; the setting accuracy is 0.1 °C. The IF160 is operated via the SingleDISPLAY with a TFT colour graphic display. A self-diagnostic system assists with troubleshooting; the data logger can be read out and managed via the Ethernet interface, and the programme sequence is retained in the event of a power failure.

Temperature limit and lockout

In accordance with DIN 12880, a mechanical temperature limiter of protection class 1 switches off the heating when the temperature rises to approximately 20 °C above the maximum cabinet temperature. The fully insulated stainless steel door with an internal glass door is secured by a two-point locking mechanism.

Choose between two neighbouring models

With eight possible racks and a maximum total load capacity of 210 kg, the IF160 is suitable for running several parallel sample runs. Those who require a smaller chamber volume will find the IF110, with a capacity of 108 litres, to be a suitable alternative; those who regularly incubate larger batches will find the IF260, with a capacity of 256 litres, offers more space.

Typical applications

With an internal volume of 161 litres, the IF160 is suitable as an incubator for incubating and temperature-controlling larger sample batches in research, medicine, pharmacy, food analysis and food chemistry.

  • Parallel incubation of multiple sample series in research and medicine
  • Tempering larger batches in the pharmaceutical industry
  • Standard procedures in food analysis and food chemistry

Technical details

Setpoint temperature range+20 to +80 °C
Operating temperature rangeat least 10 °C above room temperature up to +80 °C
Temperature setting accuracy0,1 °C
Temperature sensor1x Pt100, DIN Class A, 4-wire measurement
Internal volume161 l
Internal dimensions (W x H x D)560 x 720 x 400 mm
External dimensions of the housing (W x H x D)745 × 1104 × 584 mm
Net weightapprox. 96 kg
230 V connection50/60 Hz, approx. 1,600 W
115 V connection (optional)50/60 Hz, approx. 900 W
Maximum number of trays8
Inserts included in the scope of delivery2
Max. load on the unit210 kg
Maximum load per drawer20 kg
Interiorthermoformed ribbed, 4-sided all-round heating
RegulationControlCOCKPIT SingleDISPLAY, PID microprocessor controller, TFT colour graphics display
Permissible ambient temperature+5 °C to +40 °C
Permissible humiditymax. 80 per cent relative humidity, non-condensing
Maximum installation height2.000 m
LabellingCE, VDE GS, UL

Other sizes in the series

The IF series with SingleDISPLAY ranges from 32 to 749 litres in internal volume, listed by internal volume:

ModelInternal volumeSetpoint temperatureDisplay
IF3032 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY
IF5553 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY
IF7574 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY
IF110108 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY
IF160 (this page)161 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY
IF260256 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY
IF450449 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY
IF750749 l+20 to +80 °CSingleDISPLAY

The IF-plus series includes the IF160plus, which has the same internal volume and features TwinDISPLAY and two Pt100 sensors that monitor each other and take over operation in the event of a fault.

Scope of delivery

  • Factory calibration certificate (at +37 °C)
  • Fully insulated stainless steel door with a 2-point locking system (compression door lock) and an internal glass door, single-leaf
  • 2 stainless steel grating(s), electropolished

Regulatory information

This appliance is an electrical appliance within the meaning of the German Electrical and Electronic Equipment Act (ElektroG). The WEEE registration number of the manufacturer, Memmert GmbH + Co. KG, is DE 66812464. Information on returning end-of-life appliances can be found on our Environment and Disposal page.

Individual requirements and procurement service

The IF160 comes ex-works with, amongst other things, cable and conduit entries in various diameters and positions, a potential-free fault signal contact and an alarm system via MobileALERT. Available accessories include a mobile base frame, a USB-to-Ethernet adapter and additional drip trays. For qualification and maintenance, we arrange calibration, IQ/OQ/PQ and maintenance services. Should you have specific requirements or any queries regarding the appropriate equipment, we will be happy to advise you personally.

Volume: 161 l