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Revolutionising microbal incubation with integrated cooling and heating

BPC® Air

An incubator with cooling and heating in one

For those seeking an incubator that offers both cooling and heating capabilities, next to no maintenance, low energy consumption, flexibility in positioning and ease of use, BPC Air is the perfect solution. When combined with BPC Instruments’ respirometer systems, it becomes an ideal experimental platform that can be easily moved and placed anywhere within the lab space. BPC Air’s user-friendly design ensures a seamless setup and operation experience.

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BPC Air 26-0000-01

Please note that Air is exclusively sold in conjunction with BPC’s respirometer systems, such as BPC Blue, AMPTS III, and Gas Endeavour. For inquiries, kindly utilise the online forms at the page’s bottom.

 

Dual functionality: provides both cooling and heating capabilities without the need for additional accessories.

Seamless integration: easily integrates with other BPC Instruments’ respirometers.

Low power consumption: operates with a significantly lower electricity consumption than conventional alternatives, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.

Air as medium: by utilising air as the heating and cooling medium, BPC Air eliminates the need for water refills or other media.

 

Floor standing design: equipped with wheels for effortless mobility and placement.

Autonomous operation: operates independently, requiring minimal oversight.

Easy access: allows convenient access to bottles without the need to open a hatch.

Agitation compatibility: compatible with BPC Instruments’ multifunctional agitation system and BPC® Move for agitation during experiments.

Aerobic and anaerobic capability: capable of conducting both aerobic and anaerobic experiments.

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BPC Air working principle

An incubator with cooling and heating in one

Capable of accommodating up to 18 bottles of various sizes (0.5, 1, and 2 litres) simultaneously, BPC Air’s temperature range of 10°C to 60°C is perfectly suited for microbial incubation at the average indoor temperature (approximately 22-25°C). Its low energy consumption
sets it apart, resulting in an exceptionally low carbon footprint compared to other commercial air incubators and traditional thermostatic and cooling
water baths available in the market.

Furthermore, leveraging its low energy consumption, BPC Air can be easily paired with a regular UPS to mitigate the risk of unexpected power outages, ensuring the desired incubation temperature is maintained, even during the relocation of the incubator.

Designed for convenience, BPC Air boasts a floor-standing design and is equipped with wheels, enabling effortless mobility and the flexibility to position it within any laboratory floor space.

Versatile, mobile, adapted to your needs

Simplified operation with no water refills required

BPC Air utilises air as a heating and cooling medium, eliminating the need for external substances. There is no requirement to regularly refill water or resort to costly, messy alternative media. This feature enables immediate start-up and allows for extended periods of operation without constant supervision. 

Versatile cooling and heating capability

Utilising a peltier element, BPC Air offers both cooling and heating functionalities. This means experiments can be conducted both above and below ambient temperature, expanding possibilities beyond those of a traditional thermostatics water bath. Furthermore, with its unique incubation chamber design and construction, BPC Air achieves high energy efficiency, low energy consumption, and a reduced carbon footprint. 

Floor-standing mobility

Designed to stand securely on the floor, the BPC Air, when paired with BPC Instruments’ respirometer systems, creates an ideal testing platform for microbial respiration batch test assays. Requiring only a single power outlet and approximately 1.5 m2 rectangular floor space, it can fit into most available laboratory areas. With integrated wheels to ensure easy mobility, BPC Air can be conveniently relocated when necessary. As a floor-standing unit, it also frees up valuable counter space in a lab, for an optimal working environment.

For both aerobic and anaerobic experiments

Adaptable to various experimental requirements, the BPC Air can be easily configured to conduct both aerobic and anaerobic microbial respiration experiments. In its aerobic setup, oxygen consumption is measured using BPC Instruments’ in-situ gas absorption units combined with oxygen-filled gas bags. Conversely, in the anaerobic configuration, gas production is measured with or without the inclusion of an ex-situ gas removal unit, conveniently inserted inside the incubation chamber.

BPC Air configurations

The BPC Air incubation unit can be easily configured with our other systems to conduct both aerobic and anaerobic microbial respiration experiments. In its standard setup (18 and 9 Standard), aerobic experiments to measure oxygen consumption can be incubated. Conversely, in the ex-situ configurations (18 and 9 ex-situ), anaerobic experiments can be incubated where gas production is measured with or without the inclusion of an ex-situ gas removal unit, conveniently inserted inside the incubation chamber.

BPC Air 18 Standard

BPC Air 18 ex-situ

BPC Air 9 Standard

BPC Air 9 ex-situ

Compatible with respirometer systems

BPC Air serves as a designated incubation unit for the following BPC Instruments’ respirometers (including Light and DUO version):

Fully compatible

Gas Endeavour III

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Fully compatible

AMPTS III

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Fully compatible

BPC Blue

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Technical specifications

  • Temperature interval: 10-60 oC

  • Heat transfer type: air to air

  • Power – cooling: 102 W

  • Input power: 100-240 V & 50-60 Hz

  • Noise level: 87.1 dBA / 86.2. dBC

  • Built-in sensors: temperature

  • Housing: stainless steel, compact laminate and plastic

  • Operation Environment: indoor (10 – 40 oC)

  • Operating humidity: 10-90 % RH non-condensing

  • Dimensions: 117 x 77 x 90 (182 with tubing rack) cm

  • Weight: 51.6 kg

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