Sterisonic™ GxP Design

Elevated Humidity, Low Water Level Warning

To avoid cell culture desiccation, the SANYO Sterisonic™ GxP CO₂ incubator maintains ~95% RH at 37°C.

• Humidification is achieved by a combined forced-air and natural evaporation method enhanced by the Direct Heat and Air Jacket™ base heater, and protected by an optical water level indicator to warn of low water in the removable humidity pan.
• The humidity removes easily for regular cleaning and refill.
• When filled the pan slides into place and the optical sensor returns to position and the SafeCell™ UV lamp destroys any contaminants introduced during the process.
• For the H₂O₂ in situ sterilization cycle the humidity pan is repositioned against the chamber wall to eliminate the need for separate autoclaving.

Ergonomic Cabinet Design

With reversible inner and outer doors, a single SANYO incubator offers the industry's most flexible installation options available.

• Low profile cabinet with door-mounted control panel permits easy access and viewing.
• The outer door latch and door heater cable is easily switched if a reverse opening is required.
• Cabinet knock-outs are pre-drilled and tapped to eliminate drilling and to simplify re-mounting of door hardware.
• The outer door closes against a soft, easily cleaned magnetic gasket designed to eliminate ambient air shear across the glass inner door, minimizing condensation.
• A door ajar alarm provides an audible and visual warning if the outer door is left open.
• A center-mounted key lock is located beneath the door for added security; model MCO-19AIC(UVH) only.

Field Reversible Door
The field-reversible door allows universal installation using the left-hand hinge (standard) or a right-hand hinge modification

• The outer door includes a universal finger grip at each side.
• Mounting holes for hinge hardware are pre-drilled and capped with easily removable trim plugs.
• The door heater cable plugs into the alternate connection to complete the change.

Inner Door and Gasket
The inner design is critical to successful contamination control technique.

• The inner gasket body forms an effective thermal transition between the ambient air and warm, humidified incubator atmosphere, minimizing condensation and eliminating moisture traps which can harbor contaminants.
• The inner door gasket is a dual durometer extrusion (two levels of softness) from closed-cell silicone to inhibit contamination.
• The gasket feather-edge allows the inner glass door to close gently against the chamber opening for a tight peripheral seal.
• The entire inner door gasket is removable for cleaning and/or replacement if required.
• Radiant heat from the outer door, apportioned by the microprocessor control as a function of the patented Direct Heat and Air Jacket™, automatically warms the inner door glass in proportion to total heat demand and condensation control.