Illuminated incubator PGC-D360

• Laboratory-grade stainless steel chamber with convenient 220V socket and robust powder-coated exterior.
• Designed with dual doors, including a safety glass inner door, to maintain stable internal conditions.
• Stepless 8-grade LED illumination accurately replicates natural photoperiods without intensity degradation.
• Intelligent microprocessor control coordinates temperature changes, light cycles, and ramp speeds to simulate diurnal rhythms.
• Capable of running intricate 30-segment temperature curves for research and stability testing.
• Energy-efficient compressor system with CFC-free refrigerant provides eco-friendly, stable cooling.
• Omni-directional 3D heating and adjustable airflow work together to achieve exceptional environmental homogeneity.
• Fast-response controller with a Pt100 sensor ensures tight temperature tolerances.
• Comprehensive alarm system, data memory, and display calibration support reliable, long-term operation.
• Can be equipped with an optional independent over-temperature safety cut-off for enhanced protection.

*Working temperature: 5-30℃. Max. working humidity: 80%RH. Max.working altitude: 2000m

Within clinical and pathology laboratories, incubators are frontline diagnostic tools, essential for identifying infectious agents and guiding treatment. When a patient sample (blood, urine, sputum, wound swab) arrives, it is often inoculated onto culture plates and placed in incubators set at 35-37°C (human body temperature) to promote the growth of potential pathogens. The controlled environment allows slow-growing bacteria like *Mycobacterium tuberculosis* or fastidious organisms requiring specific atmospheres (e.g., *Campylobacter* needing microaerobic conditions) to thrive for identification.

In microbiology labs, incubators support automated systems for blood culture bottles, constantly agitating and warming them to detect microbial metabolism, signaling sepsis. Beyond bacteriology, incubators are used in serology and immunology; for instance, maintaining precise temperatures during enzyme-linked immunosorbent assays (ELISAs) for detecting antibodies to HIV or hepatitis.

In histopathology, tissue processors and stain incubation steps sometimes occur in temperature-controlled chambers to ensure consistent results. The speed, accuracy, and reliability of microbial identification—and consequently, the timely administration of the correct antibiotic—directly depend on the incubator’s performance. Thus, in a hospital setting, this device transitions from a research tool to a life-saving clinical asset, directly impacting patient outcomes.