Monitoring IVF incubator conditions ensures optimal environmental parameters for the development of embryos during the critical stages of assisted reproduction. By continuously overseeing temperature, humidity, gas concentration levels and power status within the incubator, this technology safeguards the delicate embryo environment, maximizing the chances of successful fertilization and embryo growth. This meticulous supervision minimizes the risk of variations that could compromise embryo viability, supporting consistent and reliable outcomes in fertility treatments. Moreover, real-time monitoring allows for prompt intervention in case of deviations, ensuring timely adjustments to maintain ideal conditions and enhance the overall efficiency of the IVF process. Ultimately, by providing a stable and controlled environment, IVF incubator monitoring promotes better embryo development offering hope and optimism for the future.

Solutions for monitor the following Equipments (by Manufacturer/Model)

If the equipment is not listed, please contact ViGIE Team.

Benchtop Incubators monitoring points available

Below are listed the parameters that the equipment allows to integrate with external monitoring.
Note 1:Due to the characteristics of some of the equipment it is not possible to install external probes.

Note 2: Due to the characteristics of some of the equipment there is an alarm delay for the external alarm output. 

Note 3: All available Incubator Datasheets are attached to this article.

Esco Miri

All-in-One External Alarm Output (temperature alarm, gas alarms for CO2 or O2 levels, low-pressure or high-pressure alarms for CO2 and N2 gases or if the power supply to the unit is suddenly cut)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: 3.5mm Jack

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Installation Guide for Esco Miri

Esco Miri TL

All-in-One External Alarm Output (temperature alarm, gas alarms for CO2 or O2 levels, low-pressure or high-pressure alarms for CO2 and N2 gases or if the power supply to the unit is suddenly cut)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: 3.5mm Jack

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Installation Guide for Esco Miri TL

Genea Biomedx Geri

All-in-One External Alarm Output (If power has not been restored in approximately 100 seconds, the external alarm connection is activated)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: None

Temperature Probe

Incubator allows to install an external temperature probe (maximum diameter 2.51 mm, minimum length 100 mm)
Temperature Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 4-Wire PT100 Adapter + Customized 4-Wire PT100 Class A Probe 

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Installation Guide for Genea Biomedx Geri

K-Systems G185

K-Systems G185 Standard and Sensortech: All-in-One External Alarm Output (If an alarm is activated or whenever the incubator is powered off it will automatically indicate an alarm)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: 3.5mm Jack

K-Systems G185 Sensortech (only) allows external temperature probe (3mm diameter, 80mm long) as well as external CO2 Probe (Vaisala GMP251).

Temperature Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 4-Wire PT100 Adapter + Customized 4-Wire PT100 Class A Probe 

CO2 Solution: Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 4-20mA External Module + CO2 Probe + Power Supply

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Installation Guide for K-Systems G185

K-Systems G210 (Invicell)

External Alarm Output 1 Gas Alarm
External Alarm Output 2 Pressure Alarm
External Alarm Output 3 Temperature Alarm

1st Solution: 3 AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: 1 XLR 6-Pin Connector

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Gas, Pressure and Temperature)

2nd Solution: 1 AiroSensor X ER 202041   (Status) 
Additional accessories needed: 1 XLR 6-Pin Connector  + Relay Box

CO2 Solution (for Invicell PLUS only): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 4-20mA External Module + CO2 Probe + Power Supply

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Installation Guide for K-Systems G210 (Invicell)

Cook Medical - MINC® Mini Incubator

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Low inlet CO2 Pressure (15 minutes later), No gas flow (5 minutes later), Temperature (2 minutes later) and Power failure (2 minutes later))

Solution:AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: 2 Pin Phoenix connector (included by default)

Temperature Probe
Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 4-Wire PT100 Adapter + PT100 Flat Classe A - 4 Wire - Flat Cable - Drop Shaped

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Installation Guide for Cook Medical MINC
MINC Installation Photos

Vitrolife - EmbryoScope™+ Timelapse

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Temperature alarm, CO2 concentration alarm, O2 concentration alarm, O2 connected to N2 alarm, Malfunction of the unit, Power failure, Image acquisition warning (60 minutes later), Load door warning (for more than 30 seconds), CO2 pressure (after 3 minutes), N2 pressure (after 3 minutes))

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: Serial numbers below 4000 needs a LEMO Connector (included by default)

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Installation Guide for Vitrolife Embryoscope

Astec CCM-iBIS (Timelapse Incubator)

Alarm Outputs (2): Power Failure + All-in-One External Alarm Output 

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed (Single Output): JST 4-Pin Connector 

Analog Outputs (11): 9xTemperature, Total CO2 and O2 Concentration (Voltage Outputs)

Solution (per voltage output): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 0-10V External Module

Additional accessories needed: JST 18-Pin Connector

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Installation Guide for Astec CCM-iBIS

Astec CUBE AD-3100

Alarm Outputs (5): 1 Power + 4 All-in-One External Alarm Output (Overtemp, CO2, O2) (per chamber)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed (4 total + 1 power): JST 3-Pin Connector

Analog Outputs (12): Temperature, CO2 Concentration, O2 Concentration (per chamber) (Voltage Outputs) 

Solution (per voltage output): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 0-10V External Module

Additional accessories needed (per chamber): JST 4-Pin Connector

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Installation Guide for Astec CUBE AD-3100

Astec EC6

Alarm Output (1): Temperature, gas deviation, gas flow, gas pump

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: JST 5-Pin Connector

Analog Output: Not available

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Installation Guide for Astec EC6

Astec EC6S (120MD)

Alarm Outputs (2): Power Failure + All-in-One External Alarm Output (Overtemp, CO2, O2)
Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed (Single Output): JST 4-Pin Connector

Analog Outputs: 

EC6S (14): 6xTemperature, 6x Gas Flow Rate, Total CO2 and O2 Concentration (Voltage Outputs)

EC6S-120MD (8): 6xTemperature, Total CO2 and O2 Concentration (Voltage/Current Outputs)

Additional accessories needed: JST 18-Pin Connector 

Solution (per voltage output): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 0-10V External Module

Solution (per current output): AiroSensor X ER 202043 +  4-20mA External Module

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Installation Guide for Astec EC6S-120MD
Astec EC6S-120MD Installation Photos

Astec EC9

Alarm Outputs (2): Power Failure + All-in-One External Alarm Output 

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed (Single Output): JST 4-Pin Connector 

Analog Outputs (11): 9xTemperature, Total CO2 and O2 Concentration (Voltage Outputs)

Solution (per output): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 0-10V External Module

Additional accessories needed: JST 18-Pin Connector 

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Installation Guide for Astec EC9

Astec EC10 LE

Alarm Outputs (2): Power Failure + All-in-One External Alarm Output (Over/Under Temperature, CO2/O2 Alarms, Low Flow Rate, Opening Detection)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed (Single Output): JST 6-Pin Connector 

Analog Outputs (12): 10xTemperature, Total CO2 and O2 Concentration (Voltage Outputs)

Solution (per output): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 0-10V External Module

Additional accessories needed: JST 18-Pin Connector 

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Installation Guide for Astec EC10 LE

Astec SD830

Alarm Outputs (2): Power Failure + All-in-One External Alarm Output

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status) 

Additional accessories needed (Single Output): JST 5-Pin Connector

Analog Outputs (3): Temperature, Total CO2 and O2 Concentration (Voltage Outputs)

Solution (per output): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 0-10V External Module

Additional accessories needed: JST 4-Pin Connector 

Note: Analog Output is Optional, please check first if the output connector is available.

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Installation Guide for Astec SD830

Planer CT37 Stax

Alarm Outputs (1): For Not Acknowledged alarms (5 minutes delay). Temperature Alarms, Flow Alarms

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: 3-Pin Phoenix Connector

Analog Output: Not Available

External Temperature Probe (6 Total, 1 per chamber): Incubator allows to install external temperature probe (maximum diameter 2.51 mm, minimum length 100 mm)

Temperature Solution (per chamber): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 4-Wire PT100 Adapter + Customized 4-Wire PT100 Class A Probe 

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Installation Guide for Planer CT37 Stax

Planer/Origio BT37 (CooperSurgical) - Mark I & Mark II 

Alarm Outputs (1): For Not Acknowledged alarms (5 minutes delay). Temperature Alarms, Flow Alarms

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: 3-Pin Phoenix Connector

Analog Output: Not Available

External Temperature Probe (2xRear Chambers, 2xFront Chambers, 2xLid): Incubator allows to install external temperature probes (maximum diameter 2.51 mm, minimum length 100 mm)

Temperature Solution (per chamber/lid): AiroSensor X ER 202043 + 4-Wire PT100 Adapter + Customized 4-Wire PT100 Class A Probe 

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Installation Guide for Planer BT37