> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://irnas.gitbook.io/modular-bioreactor/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://irnas.gitbook.io/modular-bioreactor/incubator.md).

# Incubator

The incubator is a housing for cell and tissue culture, which requires manual adjustment and automatic regulation of atmospheric conditions (temperature, CO2) without overshoot, ease of disinfection, aseptic use and alarm notifications. In addition, this prototype provides wireless connectivity and control and have a transparent door for sample observation without opening. The v1 prototype is built from a modified thermoelectric wine-cooler and is under proof-of-concept validation.

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| Physical dimensions                                                                     | <p>                                                                                                                                                                                      |
| Inner: 17 x 31 x 52cm (35l)</p><p>Outer: 26 x 50 x 55cm </p><p>Weight: Approx. 15kg</p> |                                                                                                                                                                                          |
| Number of trays                                                                         | 4 (max. 5)                                                                                                                                                                               |
| T regulation                                                                            | <p>Range: room T - 40°C (+- 0.5°C)</p><p>Volumetric variation: see Temp. Distribution section</p><p>Stabilization time: see Temp. Distribution section</p><p>Heat distribution: fans</p> |
| CO2 regulation                                                                          | <p>0-10% (100,000 ppm) +- 0.1%</p><p>Source: external tank</p><p>Regulation: Automatic</p>                                                                                               |
| I/O channels                                                                            | Available for external sensors and monitoring systems                                                                                                                                    |
| Monitoring/control                                                                      | Digital display, control buttons, WiFi via web interface                                                                                                                                 |
| Tray size                                                                               | 18 x 29 cm                                                                                                                                                                               |
| Other                                                                                   | transparent glass door                                                                                                                                                                   |