thelabwarehouse have an interesting range of portable incubators suitable for use in the laboratory and out in the field. The Ranger MX Portable incubator is mains operated but can also be run on a 12v supply using the optional cigar lighter power supply. Full specifications of the Ranger MX are as follows
Versatile, robust, portable incubator for small-scale incubation of samples in the field, or where use of a standard incubator is impractical. Temperature range ambient +5°C to +45°C with quickset reference points at +30?C and +37?C, variation ±0.5°C (at 20°C ambient). Capacity 5.5 litres. An overall temperature cut-out engages at +70?C. Solid state heating and control electronics are sealed in the case and a heat reservoir chassis ensures even heat distribution and rapid heat recovery to set temperature. Rugged aluminium housing with moulded copolymer liner, transparent inner lid and spirit thermometer. With external, universal power supply for increased safety and operation on 100-240V supplies and cigar lighter plug and cable which allows 140 x 125mm W x D x H, overall 350 x 280 x 200mm W x D x H. Weight 3.6kg.
The slightly smaller Challenger MX 25 Portable incubator can also be operated via mains or 12v power supply. Below are the specs for the Challenger Model
Versatile, robust, rectangular portable incubator for small scale incubation of samples in the field or where use of a standard incubator is impractical. Temperature range ambient +5°C to +45°C, variation ±5°C (at 20°C ambient). Capacity 5.2 litres. An overtemperature cut-out engages at +70°C. Solid-state heating and control electronics are sealed in the case and a heat reservoir chassis ensures even heat distribution and rapid heat recovery to set temperature. With moulded co-polymer case, transparent polycarbonate lid and spirit thermometer. With a separate, external, universal power supply for increased safety and operation on 100-240V a.c. supplies. An accessory cigar lighter plug and cable allows alternative 12V d.c operation in the field. Usable internal dimensions 180 x 150 x 180mm W x D x H, overall 320 x 260 x 270mm W x D x H. Weight 1.9kg.
