In laboratory incubators, maintaining precise environmental conditions is crucial for the accurate and reliable growth of cell cultures, biological samples, and sensitive research materials. Key parameters that require constant monitoring include temperature, humidity, and gas levels, such as CO₂ and O₂. Temperature regulation is vital for optimal cell function, while humidity control ensures the prevention of desiccation or condensation, maintaining the integrity of cultures. 

To ensure the proper functioning of incubators, internal alarms are integrated to alert users to deviations from set parameters, such as temperature or gas levels/pressure going out of range. These alarms enable immediate corrective action to prevent potential damage to samples. In addition, power status monitoring is essential to avoid unexpected shutdowns, which could compromise experimental outcomes. 

Together, these systems provide a controlled environment, safeguarding the reliability and reproducibility of research conducted within laboratory incubators.

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

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

Box 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. 

Astec AQ Penguin APC/APM Series

All-in-One External Alarm Output: Power Failure, Over Temperature and CO2 alarm

Note: APM models also alarm for O2

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: JST 5-Pin Connector

Analog Outputs: For Temperature and CO2 only

Note: APM models also have analog output for O2

Solution: 2xAiroSensor X ER 202043 +  2x 0-10V External Module (3x for APM Models)

Additional accessories needed: JST 4-Pin Connector

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

Astec SCA/SMA Series

External Alarm Output: 

Over Temperature, O2 and CO2 alarm

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

For Power Failure
Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: JST 4-Pin Connector

Analog Outputs: For Temperature O2 and CO2 

Solution: 3xAiroSensor X ER 202043 +  3x 0-10V External Module
Additional accessories needed: JST 5-Pin Connector 

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

Binder CB220 / E6

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Power Failure: Immediately ; Temperature, CO2, O2 and Humidity: after 10 minutes from alarm; Door Open: after 10 minutes from door opening)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: DIN 6 Pole Connector

Analog Outputs: For Temperature and CO2 only

Solution: 2xAiroSensor X ER 202043 +  2x4-20mA External Module + DIN 6 Pole Connector 

Labotect C16

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Alarm, Device Off, Main Failure)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: DIN 3 Pole Connector

Labotect C60

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Alarm, Device Off, Main Failure)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: DIN 3 Pole Connector

Labotect C200

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Alarm, Device Off, Main Failure)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)
Additional accessories needed: DIN 3 Pole Connector

Thermo Scientific Forma Steri-Cycle i160 LK / i250 LK

All-in-One External Alarm Output (The alarm contact responds for all errors reported by the control loops. Temperature, Relative Humidity, CO2, O2, Open Door (10 mins), Other System Errors)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Analog Outputs: For Temperature, CO2 and O2

Solution: 3xAiroSensor X ER 202043 +  3x4-20mA External Module + Phoenix 8 PIN Connector 

NOTE: Analog Output is optional, please check if 8 pin output is available (rear connection board on left side)

Thermo Scientific Forma Steri-Cycle 150i / 240i 

All-in-One External Alarm Output (The alarm contact responds for all errors reported by the control loops. Temperature, Relative Humidity, CO2, O2, Open Door (10 mins), Other System Errors)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status) + Phoenix 4-PIN Connector

Thermo Scientific Forma Series 3 Water Jacketed CO2

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Will alarm on a power outage or an over temperature condition. The output may also be programmed to alarm on CO2 alarms, O2 alarms and RH alarms.)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: RJ-11 Connector

Analog Outputs: For Temperature, CO2, O2 and RH

Solution: 4xAiroSensor X ER 202043 +  4x4-20mA External Module

NOTE: Wiring to equipment must be done by technicians.

Binder CB 56 / CB 170 / CB 260 (E7)

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Power Failure: during the whole outage; Temperature, CO2, O2 and Humidity: after the alarm delay set in the AlarmCenter, factory default 10 minutes; Door Open and System Failure: immediately)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: DIN 3 Pole Connector 

Analog Outputs: For Temperature and CO2 only

Solution: 2xAiroSensor X ER 202043 + 2x4-20mA External Module + DIN 3 Pole Connector 

NOTE: Analog Output is optional (4-20 mA, Temperature 0–200 °C, CO2 0–20 %). Unlike the E6 generation, the E7 alarm output uses a DIN 3 Pole Connector.

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

Eppendorf CellXpert C170i / C170

External Alarm Output – 4 independent relays. On power failure or when the unit is switched off, all relays go to alarm.

C170i (configurable): Ch1 Temperature, Ch2 CO2, Ch3 O2, Ch4 Water level

C170 (fixed): Ch1 Temperature, Ch2 CO2, Ch3 Warnings, Ch4 Errors

Solution: 1 to 4x AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status) – one per relay channel

Additional accessories needed: none – 12-pin plug supplied with the unit

Note: Door Open is not available on the relay outputs. 

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

Eppendorf (New Brunswick) Galaxy 170 R / 170 S

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Over/Under Temperature, CO2 High/Low, System Failure; Power Failure when the power-failure warning is enabled)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: DIN 6 Pole Connector

NOTE: Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

Esco CelCulture CCL-170B / CCL-240B / CCL-170T

External Alarm Output (Temperature, CO2, O2 on suppressed O2 models and RH when the optional display is fitted; each parameter enabled in MENU > ADMIN > ALARM RELAY. CO2/O2 High-Low and Low Temperature: after 15 minutes)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: None

Analog Outputs: For Temperature, CO2, O2 and RH

Solution: 3xAiroSensor X ER 202043 + 3x4-20mA External Module (4x with RH)

NOTE: Analog Output is optional, with + / − terminals per parameter on the rear panel. Factory default is 0-5 V: set to 4-20 mA in the menu.

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

NuAire In-VitroCell NU-5800 / NU-5831 / NU-5841

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Power Failure, Temperature, CO2, O2 on NU-5831/5841, Door Ajar: default 5 minutes, Sensor errors)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: RJ-11 Connector

Analog Outputs: For Temperature, CO2 and O2 (O2 models)

Solution: 2xAiroSensor X ER 202043 + 2x4-20mA External Module (3x for O2 models) + RJ-45 Connector

NOTE: RJ-11/RJ-45 pinout and 4-20 mA scaling as per NuAire technical bulletin PTB0235.

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

PHCbi MCO-5M Series

All-in-One External Alarm Output (Alarm conditions and Power Failure / power switch OFF. The remote alarm is not silenced by the BUZZER key)

Solution: AiroSensor X ER 202041 (Status)

Additional accessories needed: None

NOTE: An optional 4-20 mA interface board (MCO-420MA-PW) is available from PHCbi. Please contact ViGIE Team for analog integration.

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).

Thermo Scientific Heracell VIOS 160i / 250i

Analog Outputs: For Temperature, CO2 and O2 (tri-gas models)

Solution: 2xAiroSensor X ER 202043 + 2x4-20mA External Module (3x for tri-gas models) + Phoenix 8 PIN Connector (3.5 mm pitch)

NOTE: Analog Output (4-20 mA interface) is optional, please check if the 8 pin output is available (rear control box). 

Equipment has an Access Hole for redundant monitoring (Temperature, Humidity, CO2 and O2).