MEMMERT

ICO240 241l CO2 Incubator ICO with standard sterilisation program

Reference: MEM-ICO240

Safety at all times: high-end functions for the protection of cell, bacteria and tissue cultures

For labs running large batches or high sample throughput, the Memmert ICO240 is the flagship of the ICO range — the largest of four available volumes (56 to 241 L) — offering 12 shelf positions and 140 kg total load capacity while retaining the full redundant safety architecture of the ICO family: dual Pt100 sensors, dual-beam NDIR CO₂ control, and AutoSAFETY thermal protection. It is the natural choice for facilities scaling up cell, bacteria or tissue culture operations without compromising on monitoring reliability.

Key technical highlights:

Dual-beam NDIR CO₂ control: digital electronic regulation with auto-diagnostic system, acoustic fault indication, and barometric pressure compensation
Twin Pt100 temperature sensors (DIN Class A, 4-wire): mutual monitoring, automatic error takeover, accuracy ±0.1 K at 37°C
AutoSAFETY (ASF): independent over-/undertemperature protection following setpoint at preset tolerance; automatic heating/cooling cutoff; visual and acoustic alarm
Built-in sterilization program: 60 minutes at 180°C, without removing the sensors
ControlCOCKPIT TwinDISPLAY: adaptive multifunctional digital PID-microprocessor controller with 2 high-definition TFT color displays, 9 languages (DE, EN, ES, FR, PL, CZ, HU, IT, ZH)
SetpointWAIT function: process/program time only starts once the set temperature is reached
6-side full-surface heating concept: four-side heating plus additional door and back heating to avoid condensation, even in the largest chamber of the range
Ethernet LAN / USB connectivity: AtmoCONTROL software for programming, management and data transfer; program retained in memory in case of power failure
Mobile alarm notifications: visual and acoustic alarm plus remote alert if temperature, CO₂, O₂ or humidity ranges are exceeded
High-capacity chamber: up to 12 internals, 140 kg total load, 15 kg per shelf
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ICO240 241l CO2 Incubator ICO with standard sterilisation program

Technical information

Specification	Detail
Interior volume	241 L
Interior dimensions (W x H x D)	600 x 810 x 500 mm (D less 35mm for fan)
Interior material	Stainless steel 1.4301 (ASTM 304), corrosion resistant
Exterior dimensions (W x H x D)	759 x 1180 x 691 mm (D +56mm door handle)
Housing rear	Zinc-plated steel
Working temperature range	5°C above ambient to +50°C
Setting temperature range	+18°C to +50°C
Setting accuracy (temperature)	0.1°C
Temperature variation in chamber at 37°C	±0.3 K
Temperature fluctuation over time at 37°C	±0.1 K
Temperature sensors	2x Pt100, DIN Class A, 4-wire circuit
CO₂ adjustment range	0–20%
CO₂ setting accuracy	0.1%
CO₂ variation over time	±0.2%
CO₂ control technology	Dual-beam NDIR, digital electronic
O₂ adjustment range	1–20%
O₂ setting accuracy	0.1%
Humidity (standard, Peltier-limited)	93% rh ±2.5% (with water dish full and inserted)
Humidity setting accuracy	0.5% rh
Humidity active control (option K7)	40–97% rh and rh-Off
Sterilization program	60 min at 180°C (sensors remain in place)
Max. internals / load	12 shelves / 140 kg chamber / 15 kg per shelf
Interface	Ethernet LAN, USB
Voltage / load	230V or 115V, 50/60Hz, approx. 1650 W
Ambient operating temperature	10°C to 35°C
Ambient humidity	max. 70% rh, non-condensing
Max. installation altitude	2,000 m above sea level
Overvoltage category	II
Pollution degree	2
Set-up clearance	≥15 cm rear, ≥20 cm ceiling, ≥5 cm sides
Net / gross weight (with packaging)	110 kg / 145 kg approx.
Packaging dimensions	840 x 1360 x 900 mm
Country of origin	Federal Republic of Germany
Customs tariff number	8419 8998
WEEE-Reg.-No.	DE 66812464
Safety approval	Standard units are safety-approved and bear the test marks

Standard equipment: works calibration certificate (chamber center, +37°C, 5% CO2 for standard units; +37°C, 5% CO2, 90% rh with option K7; +37°C, 5% CO2, 90% rh, 10% O2 with options K7+T6); fully insulated stainless steel door with 2-point compression lock; inner glass door with 8mm Ø gas sampling port; CO2 connection set (hose, coupling, clamp); membrane filter for incoming gas; 2 perforated stainless steel shelves; 1 stainless steel water dish.