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 +  2x4-20mA 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).

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)

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.