Thermo Scientific
HERAcell™ VIOS 160 i CO₂ Incubators

Advanced incubator design for sensitive cultures like stem and primary cells in leading research, pharmaceutical and clinical applications. Through a holistic approach to culturing, these incubators provide everything necessary for most demanding and highly critical applications.

High-temperature sterilisation with push button simplicity: the Steri-Run™ high temperature sterilisation 180 °C cycle simplifies cleaning and eliminates the need for separate autoclaving of parts. With the push of a button, the simple overnight routine provides fast disinfection of all surfaces in the incubator chamber - fully automatic.

• Condensation free humidification system: integral covered humidity reservoir maximises relative humidity without condensation.
• iCAN™ touchscreen interface allows for an intuitive control with complete data visibility.
• HEPA air filtration for air purity.
• The THRIVE™ active airflow technology delivers homogeneous growth conditions fast, avoiding unwanted sample variation.
• Complete contamination control: proven protection from every direction incl. ISO class 5 HEPA filtered air, on-demand high-temperature sterilisation and easy to maintain copper.
• Designed to focus on convenience.
• In-chamber fan gently and evenly distributes clean, humidified air throughout the chamber ensuring all cells experience the same conditions without the threat of desiccation.
• Advanced in-situ sensor technology: probes and gas sensors are positioned in the chamber to respond quickly to any deviations in desired conditions.
• Dual temperature probes with PID controller provide over temperature protection by preventing overshoot during recovery; temperatures recover under 5 min.
• Oxygen controlled models are equipped with advanced Zirconium oxide sensors.
• Interior chamber: electropolished st. steel or 100 % solid copper.
• Compact foot print, readily stackable.
• Adjustable, perforated shelving.
• Easy-to-clean, coved corners with convenient access port.
• Reversible exterior door for added flexibility.
• 2 year parts and labor warranty.

IR sensor:
Temperature resistant, bulb-free IR CO₂ sensor with MEMS emitter technology: this sensor is ideal for labs looking for the best of both technologies for advanced, high volume or value culturing.

• Internal auto-calibration eliminates drift due to changes in ambient conditions that can affect traditional IR sensors.
• IR180Si CO₂ measurement not affected by changes in temperature, humidity, oxygen or barometric pressure.
• Highly responsive with recovery under 5 min from door openings.

TC sensor:
The TC180 offers the performance advantages of traditional IR technologies without the limiting lifespan of a standard incandescent bulb. This sensor is ideal for everyday cell culture applications.

• Improved stability with internal humidity compensation.
• CO₂ values unaffected by changes in humidity.
• Economical, long service life.