CO2 incubator CBF 260

for cell culturesnatural convectionheating

Product description
The BINDER CBF 260 is a CO₂ incubator with humidity control and dry‑heat (hot‑air) sterilization capability, designed for sensitive cell culture and incubation workflows in GMP environments. It supports cell‑based assays, multiwell plates and complex cultivation protocols including hypoxic applications.

Benefits

• Contamination protection through a closed, water‑free humidification concept and hot‑air sterilization
• Stable cultivation conditions for reproducible cell culture results
• Operator‑friendly handling and straightforward routine cleaning
• Efficient operation without consumables for reduced running costs

Important characteristics

• Contamination‑safe humidification without a water pan
• 180 °C hot‑air autosterilization concept
• Hot‑air sterilizable single‑beam IR CO₂ sensor
• Seamless stainless‑steel inner chamber with flanges as shelf supports
• Fanless interior with Venturi CO₂ gas mixing nozzle
• Intuitive touchscreen controller and internal data logger (USB, open format)
• Visual and acoustic alarms; troubleshooting diagnostics
• Interfaces: Ethernet, USB, potential‑free alarm contact
• Fail‑safe CO₂ control protecting culture pH

Performance Data — Temperature
Temperature range: +6 °C above ambient to 50 °C
Temperature uniformity at 37 °C: 0.4 ± K
Temperature fluctuation at 37 °C: 0.1 ± K
Recovery time after 30 s door opening at 37 °C: 6 min

Performance Data — Climate
Humidity range: 50...95 % RH

Gas Data
CO₂ range: 0...20 Vol.-% CO₂
CO₂ measuring technology: IR (single‑beam infrared)
CO₂ recovery time after 30 s door opening at 5 Vol.-% CO₂: 5 min
Standard O₂ control range (models with O₂ control): 0.2...20 Vol.-% O₂
Extended O₂ option: 10...90 Vol.-% O₂
O₂ recovery time after 30 s door opening at 5 Vol.-% O₂ (with O₂ option): 15 min

Electrical Data
Rated voltage: 200...230 V (standard) / 100...120 V (UL versions)
Power frequency: 50/60 Hz
Nominal power: 1.5 kW
Unit fuse: 10.0 A (200...230 V) / 16.0 A (100...120 V)
Phase: 1~

Dimensions & weights
Interior volume: 267 L
Net weight (empty): 126 kg
Load per rack: 10 kg
Permitted load: 40 kg
Wall clearance back: 100 mm
Wall clearance sidewise: 50 mm
Width net: 740 mm
Height net: 1,020 mm
Depth net: 785 mm

Internal Dimensions
Interior width: 620 mm
Interior height: 750 mm
Interior depth: 575 mm
Inner doors: 1
Unit doors: 1
Number of shelves (std./max.): 3/8

Environment‑specific data
Sound‑pressure level: 41 dB(A)
Energy consumption at 37 °C: 65 Wh/h

Article numbers & designations (selection)
Article Number: 9040‑0215 | 9040‑0216 | 9040‑0217 | 9040‑0218
Designation: CBF260‑230V | CBF260‑230V‑O | CBF260UL‑120V | CBF260UL‑120V‑O
Option model: Standard / with O₂ control 0.2–20%

Accessories & options (selection)

• Split inner door for compartmentalization
• Rapid sample access and viewing options
• CELLROLL set, shakers and stacking racks
• Water and humidification kits, gas connection sets
• Calibration certificates and APT‑COM software for data management

Technical specifications — summary

• Model: CBF 260
• CO₂ control: 0...20 Vol.-% (IR sensor), optional O₂ control
• Humidity control: closed, water‑free humidification
• Autosterilization: dry‑heat up to 180 °C
• Control/data: touchscreen, internal data logger, USB export (open format)
• Volume/net dimensions/weight: 267 L / 740×1,020×785 mm / 126 kg