Concept 1000 Invivo₂

Dual Anaerobic and Hypoxic Workstation

Aimed at larger laboratories or research applications with a need to study cultures under anaerobic (anoxic) or microaerophilic (hypoxic) conditions, the dual chamber Concept Invivo₂ 1000 boasts a host of unique features. With a 1000 working plate capacity, the Concept Invivo₂ 1000 is a serious contender for the title of Ultimate Workstation.

Like the Concept 1000, the Concept Invivo₂ 1000 is accessed through a central interlock and allows users to transfer large bottles, flasks and other equipment, quickly and efficiently giving greater flexibility to larger more diverse research facilities. The front-loading interlock features class leading "one touch" operation and easy access for loading/unloading.

Each work chamber features independent control of temperature and humidity and has independent user access so two people can work at once. The Gas Mixer Q System is interfaced with one chamber to create two independent environments.

Gas Mixer Q (connects to one chamber only) Features and Benefits

• O₂ control from 00.0% to 20.9%, CO₂ control from 00.0% to 30.0%
• Both gases can be controlled in steps of 1 decimal place
• Visual alarms allowing users to be alerted quickly
• Can run under anoxic conditions
• One touch calibration for O₂ sensor at both 20.9% and 0% can be done while workstation is operational
• Communications port to download values to PC / memory stick: Date, Time, O₂%, CO₂%
• Hypoxic Cycling allows a timed sequence of 4 different O₂ and CO₂ concentrations for more complex experiments
• Touch screen to facilitate user interface

Features and Benefits

• 3.5 minutes Interlock Cycle Time for rapid transfer of up to 100 plates
• Manual Interlock Outer Door Operation for simple top loading access
• Minimum / Maximum Incubation Temperature - ambient +5^oC to 45^oC
• Up to 4 Gas Operation; H₂/N₂, CO₂, N₂, Air for low gas consumption and running costs
• Workstation Fabrication is solvent bonded acrylic for optimum cell conditions

Standard Accessories

• Energy Saving Fluorescent Lamp for perfect illumination
• Foot Operated High Intensity Halogen Lamp for close inspection of samples
• Automated Humidity Control for optimum cell conditions
• Gas Low Alarms to alert operator of gas requirements
• Excess Gas Use Alarm to alert operator to possible gas leak on workstation
• Ezee Sleeves^TM port entry system for quick bare hand access
• Palladium Catalyst to maintain anaerobic environment
• Detox for optimum workstation environment
• 20 Petri Dish Holders for colour coded plate storage
• 4 Wire Racks for storage of up to 30 plates per rack
• Anaerobic Strips to check anaerobic state of environment
• Removable Front for easy front loading access and cleaning
• Internal Mains Socket for powering small accessories
• Single Plate Entry System to allow the direct introduction of individual plates without the interlock cycle

Optional Accessories

• Removable Front for easy front loading access and cleaning (Concept 400 and Concept Plus only)
• Internal Mains Socket for powering small accessories
• Ultrasonic Humidity Control for improved cell conditions
• Cable Gland Port to allow the passage of cables through the workstation wall without altering internal conditions
• Vacuum Line Port to allow the attachment of a vacuum line used to remove waste media from plates without removing them from the anaerobic conditions inside the workstation
• Stand to support workstation where bench space is not available
• External Docking Facility allows the use of the internal environment of the workstation to prime anaerobic jars
• Data Logging Connection allows the user to monitor the temperature of the workstation via a PC
• Power Failure Back Up System maintains the anaerobic environment inside workstation if there is a mains power failure (Bugbox, Bugbox Plus and Concept 400 only)