INSECT GROWTH CHAMBER

“MATRIX” high-quality Insect Growth chamber is fit to create a wide range of environmental climate conditions to enable study and propagation of insects.

Features

The chamber comes fitted with a low profile, side mounted lighting system that ensures complete utilization of the chamber interior and full access to the sliding shelves for better results. The chamber blends together state-of-the-art technology with a highly efficient design to ensure a dependable solution to the insect rearing issues and other entomological research studies.

The chamber is fit to not only study but also store Drosophila, bees, mosquitoes and other types of insects under a manageable and controllable environment. The tool is supplied with illuminated shelves and customized growth areas, and lets users to choose additional shelves which can be fitted in the chamber. The illuminated shelves, which get fitted with high frequency lighting, can minimize the effects of stroboscopic stress on insects.

CONSTRUCTION

Further, the chamber doors are also insulated with glass wool that is filled between its inner and outer surface. The use of double walled door with a gasket is done to seal the inner chamber from outside air. Due to the use of glass window, it’s possible to do inspection of samples without upsetting the chamber temperature. Plus, you can expect 3 or 4 Stainless Steel adjustable shelves to be supplied with the chamber. The tool is also provided with air ventilation and systems to introduce fresh air supply.

TECHNICAL FEATURES AND ORDERING INFORMATION

Chamber volume	1200 litre
Interior dimensions (w x d x h)	1310mm x 675mm x 1410mm
Exterior dimensions (w x d x h)	1440mm x 810mm x 1975mm
Temperature Range - lights Off2	10 to 60°C, adjustable
Temperature Range - Lights on2	0.5°C
Temperature Fluctuation with Time	40 to 95%RH
Humidity Range	±2%RH
Humidity sensitivity	HMI+PLC
Three shelves:
Fluorescent tubes per shelf	4x 36W
Maximum lighting intensity1	170 μmol m-2s-1
Maximum height between shelves	350mm
Maximum shelving area	2.04m2
Electrical connection	230V ±10%, 50/60Hz, Single Phase L-N, 13A
Weight (empty chamber)	275kg

CONSTRUCTIONAL FEATURES

Odor emissions from insets is controlled by a special carbon filtration system built in the chamber’s airflow
The intuitive control panel ensures ease of doing adjustments and making set point change
Ensures variable lighting options to simulate diurnal conditions for either day or night studies
The unique lighting system (low profile, side mounted) ensures full utilization of the chamber interior
Simple and easy to visualize instantaneous set point and operating conditions due to dual display of temperature and humidity .
refrigeration coils are phenolic-coated .
easy to maximize useful growing space due to flexible shelving option.
Ensures cooling efficiency
Delivers air quality
Humidity control and quieter operation
Air Cooled Refrigerated System and PCRC Sheet Body
Enables digital output