Memmert ICO240 Laboratory CO2 Incubator, 241L

The Memmert ICO240 CO₂ Incubator (241 L) is a high-capacity system designed for advanced cell culture, microbiology, and biotechnology applications. Featuring precise control of temperature, CO₂, and humidity, it ensures optimal and stable growth conditions across the entire chamber.

With 6-sided heating, active humidification, and an infrared CO₂ sensor, the ICO240 enables fast recovery after door openings and contamination-free operation. The intuitive TwinDISPLAY touchscreen control provides real-time monitoring, data logging, and remote connectivity for full regulatory compliance.

Key Attributes & Applications:

• Large 241 L chamber ideal for high-throughput workflows

• Temperature range: +18 °C to +50 °C

• CO₂ range: 0–20 % with IR sensor precision

• Active humidification up to 95 % RH

• Fully sterilisable interior with 180 °C hot-air sterilisation

• Designed for GMP/GLP environments, cell culture, bioprocessing, and pharmaceutical research

Model: ICO240
Manufacturer: Memmert
Chamber Volume: 241 L

Temperature Control

• Temperature range: +18 °C to +50 °C

• Temperature uniformity: ±0.1 °C

• Heating system: 6-sided direct heating design

• Sensors: Pt100 DIN Class A

• Standard sterilisation programme: 60 minutes at 180°C

CO₂ Control

• CO₂ range: 0–20 %

• Accuracy: ±0.1 %

• Sensor: Infrared (NDIR) – drift-free and stable

• Fast recovery after door opening

Humidity Control

• Humidity range: Up to 95 % RH

• Humidification system: Active, with fast evaporation

• Condensation-free chamber

• No water reservoir inside chamber

Control System

• TwinDISPLAY touchscreen interface

• Timer: 1 min to 99 days

• Adjustable parameters: temperature, CO₂, humidity, time

• Calibration: Temperature and CO₂ via 3-point system

• SetpointWAIT ensures accurate start conditions

Data & Connectivity

• Interfaces: USB and Ethernet (LAN)

• Remote monitoring capable

• Power failure memory for audit compliance

Safety Features

• Over/under-temperature protection

• AutoSAFETY adaptive control

• Audible and visual alarms

• Self-diagnostic system

Construction

• Interior: Stainless steel (1.4301 / ASTM 304)

• Exterior: Stainless steel (textured)

• Heated inner glass door

• Chamber volume: 241 L

• Interior dimensions (W × H × D): 600 × 810 × 500 mm

• Exterior dimensions (W × H × D): 759 × 1180 × 691 mm

• Max shelves: up to 12

Electrical Data

• Voltage: 230 V / 50–60 Hz

• Power consumption: Approx. 1650 W

Standard Equipment

• Two stainless-steel shelves

• HEPA-class filter

• Entry port (Ø 30 mm)

• Calibration certificate

Applications

• Cell biology and tissue engineering

• Long-term cell culture

• Microbiological incubation

• Pharmaceutical development and QC

• Clinical and IVF labs