Peltier-Cooled Incubator, 256L, Model IPP260eco
R 174,758.62
- Chamber type: Peltier-cooled incubator (no compressor, no refrigerant)
- Controller: SingleDISPLAY ControlCOCKPIT
- Setting temperature range: 0°C to +70°C
- Working temperature range: 0°C (min. 20 K below ambient) to +70°C (without light); +10°C to +40°C (with light, Option P1)
- Setting accuracy (temperature): 0.1°C
- Convection: Forced ventilation by Peltier fan
- Internal volume: 256 L
- Internal dimensions (W × H × D): 640 × 800 × 500 mm (usable depth less 32 mm for Peltier fan)
- External dimensions (W × H × D): 824 × 1 183 × 655 mm (depth +56 mm door handle; +111 mm Peltier element)
- Net weight: Approx. 99 kg
- Electrical supply: 230 V or 115 V, 50/60 Hz; approx. 600 W
- Installation: Fixed feet
- Calibration document: Works calibration certificate included (+10°C, +25°C, +40°C)
- Certifications: CE, EAC, VDE, cULus
Need a customised solution?
Optional accessories are available for purchase separately. If your order needs a customised configuration, our technical specialists will follow up with full details before your order is finalised. Contact us via the enquiry form or sales@lasec.com.
Installation, training and special delivery
Some products require installation, training, or special delivery (such as tail-lift trucks, extra labour, or hazardous material packaging). If your order needs this, we'll contact you with the additional cost before dispatch, so your final invoice may differ from the listed price.
Ordering from outside South Africa
Online ordering is currently limited to South African customers, but our full range is still available. Log an enquiry or email international@lasec.com and our international sales team will assist you through our traditional sales channels.
DISCLAIMER: All product images are for illustrative purposes only. Actual products may vary slightly in colours, controls, and visible features.
Availability:On Request
SKU
IMEMIPP260ECO
BrandMemmert
Product Overview
Memmert Peltier-Cooled Incubator, IPPeco Series
Refrigerant-free cooled incubation from 0 °C to +70 °C, across nine chamber sizes from 32 to 2 140 litres
The Memmert IPPeco is a range of Peltier-cooled incubators for microbiological and food science applications requiring precise temperature control both above and below room temperature. Operating without a compressor or refrigerant, the series covers a temperature range of 0 °C to +70 °C across nine chamber sizes from 32 to 2 140 litres.
Advanced Peltier Technology integrates fans directly into the Peltier elements, enabling rapid energy transfer and tight temperature homogeneity across the working chamber. The interior is sealed from the surroundings; condensation during cooling occurs on the Peltier element outside the working chamber rather than inside, reducing the risk of sample drying and protecting cultures from condensate exposure. The absence of a compressor means the IPPeco operates with low vibration and lower noise than equivalent refrigerant-cooled incubators, making it well suited to vibration-sensitive biological samples.
Each size is available as a base model with SingleDISPLAY ControlCOCKPIT, or as a "plus" variant with TwinDISPLAY, which supports temperature ramp programming and documentation via AtmoCONTROL software.
- Temperature range: 0–+70 °C
- Available volumes: 32–2 140 L
- 9 sizes: 18 model variants
- No compressor: Advanced Peltier Technology
Key Features
- Advanced Peltier Technology: Peltier-based heating and cooling with no compressor and no refrigerant. Fans integrated into the Peltier elements support rapid energy transfer and optimum temperature distribution throughout the chamber.
- Condensation-free working chamber: The interior is sealed from the surroundings. Condensation during cooling forms on the Peltier element outside the chamber, protecting samples from condensate and minimising drying risk.
- Double doors, standard: Fully insulated stainless steel outer door and wide-area interior glass door on all models. Limits contamination and temperature fluctuation during access while allowing visual inspection of the chamber load.
- Low vibration and low noise: The compressor-free design delivers lower vibration and quieter operation than refrigerant-cooled alternatives, an advantage for vibration-sensitive biological samples and shared laboratory environments.
- SingleDISPLAY and TwinDISPLAY variants: Base models use SingleDISPLAY ControlCOCKPIT for straightforward operation. TwinDISPLAY ("plus") models add temperature ramp programming and full documentation via AtmoCONTROL software with integrated data logger.
- Stainless steel construction: High-quality, corrosion-resistant stainless steel used almost exclusively for the working chamber and housing, supporting easy cleaning and long service life.
- Precise temperature homogeneity: Fine Peltier control with minimal fluctuations across the full 0 °C to +70 °C working range ensures consistent conditions throughout the chamber, even when fully loaded.
- Space-efficient footprint: The compressor-free design reduces the overall unit footprint compared to refrigerant-cooled incubators of equivalent capacity, freeing bench and floor space in the laboratory.
Applications
- Microbiological analyses
- Bacterial count determination
- Cultivation above and below room temperature
- Beer stability accelerated ageing tests
- Shelf-life testing of dairy products
- Food science research and quality assurance
Available Models
| Model (SingleDISPLAY / TwinDISPLAY) | Volume (L) | Internal W × H × D (mm) |
|---|---|---|
| IPP30 / IPP30plus | 32 | 400 × 320 × 250 |
| IPP55 / IPP55plus | 53 | 400 × 400 × 330 |
| IPP110eco / IPP110ecoplus | 108 | 560 × 480 × 400 |
| IPP260eco / IPP260ecoplus | 256 | 640 × 800 × 500 |
| IPP410eco / IPP410ecoplus | 384 | 640 × 1 200 × 500 |
| IPP750eco / IPP750ecoplus | 749 | 1 040 × 1 200 × 600 |
| IPP1060eco / IPP1060ecoplus | 1 060 | 1 040 × 1 200 × 850 |
| IPP1400eco / IPP1400ecoplus | 1 360 | 1 250 × 1 450 × 750 |
| IPP2200eco / IPP2200ecoplus | 2 140 | 1 972 × 1 450 × 750 |
The ACT® registered trademark is owned and controlled by My Green Lab Inc. More details at https://act.mygreenlab.org.
| Temperature | |
|---|---|
| Setting temperature range | 0 to +70 °C |
| Working temperature range | with light: +10 to +40 °C |
| Working temperature range | without light: from 0 (at least 20 below ambient temperature) to +70°C |
| Setting accuracy temperature | 0.1 °C |
| Temperature sensor | 1 Pt100 sensor DIN class A in 4-wire-circuit |
| Control technology | |
| Language setting | German, English, Spanish, French, Polish, Czech, Hungarian, Italian, Chinese |
| ControlCOCKPIT | SingleDISPLAY. Adaptive multifunctional digital PID-microprocessor controller with high-definition TFT-colour display |
| Timer | Digital backwards counter with target time setting, adjustable from 1 minute to 99 days |
| Function SetpointWAIT | the process time does not start until the set temperature is reached |
| Calibration | three freely selectable temperature values |
| adjustable parameters | temperature (Celsius or Fahrenheit), programme time, time zones, summertime/wintertime |
| Ventilation | |
| Convection | forced ventilation by Peltier fan |
| Communication | |
| Documentation | programme stored in case of power failure |
| Programming | AtmoCONTROL software for reading out, managing and organising the data logger via Ethernet interface (temporary trial version can be downloaded). USB stick with AtmoCONTROL software available as accessory (on demand). |
| Safety | |
| Temperature control | adjustable electronic overtemperature monitor and mechanical temperature limiter |
| Autodiagnostic system | for fault analysis |
| Heating concept | |
| Peltier | energy-saving Peltier heating-/cooling system integrated in the rear (heat pump principle) |
| Standard equipment | |
| Works calibration certificate | for +10 °C, +25 °C and +40 °C |
| Door | fully insulated stainless steel door with 2-point locking (compression door lock) |
| Door | inner glass door |
| Internals | 2 stainless steel grid(s), electropolished |
| Stainless steel interior | |
| Dimensions | W(A) x H(B) x D(C): 640 x 800 x 500 mm (d less 32 mm for fan - Peltier) |
| Volume | 256 l |
| Max. number of internals | 9 |
| Max. loading of chamber | 200 kg |
| Max. loading per internal | 20 kg |
| Textured stainless steel casing | |
| Dimensions | W(D) x H(E) x D(F): 824 x 1183 x 655 mm (d +56mm door handle & +111mm Peltier element) |
| Housing | rear zinc-plated steel |
| Electrical data | |
| Voltage Electrical load | 230 V, 50/60 Hz approx. 600 W |
| Voltage Electrical load | 115 V, 50/60 Hz approx. 600 W |
| Ambient conditions | |
| Set Up | The distance between the wall and the rear of the appliance must be at least 15 cm. The clearance from the ceiling must not be less than 20 cm and the side clearance from walls or nearby appliances must not be less than 5 cm. |
| Ambient temperature | 16 °C to 40 °C |
| Humidity rh | max. 70 %, non-condensing |
| Altitude of installation | max. 2,000 m above sea level |
| Overvoltage category | II |
| Pollution degree | 2 |
| Packing/shipping data | |
| Transport information | The appliances must be transported upright |
| Customs tariff number | 8419 8998 |
| WEEE-Reg.-No. | DE 66812464 |
| Dimensions approx incl. carton | w x h x d: 930 x 1380 x 930 mm |
| Net weight | approx. 99 kg |
| Gross weight carton | approx. 138 kg |
Frequently Asked Questions about the Peltier-Cooled Incubator, 256L, Model IPP260eco
Q: What is the temperature range of the Memmert IPP260eco?
A: The Memmert IPP260eco has a setting temperature range of 0°C to +70°C. Without the optional light module, its working range extends from 0°C to +70°C, with the lowest achievable temperature requiring a minimum difference of 20 K below ambient temperature.
Q: What is the internal capacity of the IPP260eco?
A: The IPP260eco provides an internal chamber volume of 256 litres. Its stainless-steel interior measures 640 × 800 × 500 mm (W × H × D), with usable depth reduced by 32 mm for the Peltier fan.
Q: How does the IPP260eco heat and cool?
A: The IPP260eco uses Advanced Peltier Technology for heating and cooling. The energy-saving Peltier system is integrated into the rear of the incubator and operates according to the heat-pump principle.
Q: Does the IPP260eco use a compressor or refrigerant?
A: No. The IPP260eco is a compressor-free and refrigerant-free cooled incubator, using Peltier technology instead of a conventional refrigeration system.
Q: What controller does the IPP260eco use?
A: The incubator uses the SingleDISPLAY ControlCOCKPIT, an adaptive multifunctional digital PID microprocessor controller with a high-definition TFT colour display.
Q: What is the temperature setting accuracy of the IPP260eco?
A: The IPP260eco has a temperature setting accuracy of 0.1°C. Temperature measurement is provided by one Pt100 DIN Class A sensor in a 4-wire circuit.
Q: How is air circulated inside the IPP260eco?
A: The IPP260eco uses forced ventilation by a Peltier fan. Fans integrated with the Peltier elements support rapid energy transfer and even temperature distribution throughout the working chamber.
Q: How does the IPP260eco handle condensation during cooling?
A: The working chamber is sealed from the surroundings so that condensation generated during cooling forms on the Peltier element outside the working chamber. This helps protect samples from condensate exposure and reduces the risk of sample drying.
Q: What applications is the IPP260eco suitable for?
A: Typical applications include microbiological analyses, bacterial count determination, cultivation above and below room temperature, beer stability accelerated ageing tests, shelf-life testing of dairy products, and food science research and quality assurance.
Q: Is the IPP260eco suitable for vibration-sensitive samples?
A: Yes. Its compressor-free Peltier design provides low-vibration and lower-noise operation compared with conventional refrigerant-cooled incubators, which can benefit vibration-sensitive biological samples.
Q: Can the IPP260eco be used with an illumination module?
A: Yes. The optional P1 light module can be used with the IPP260eco. When operating with illumination, the specified working temperature range is +10°C to +40°C.
Q: What is the difference between the IPP260eco and IPP260ecoplus?
A: The IPP260eco is the base model with SingleDISPLAY ControlCOCKPIT. The IPP260ecoplus is the TwinDISPLAY “plus” variant, which adds temperature ramp programming and expanded documentation capabilities through AtmoCONTROL software with an integrated data logger.
Q: Does the IPP260eco support AtmoCONTROL software?
A: Yes. AtmoCONTROL can be used for reading, managing, and organising data logger information via the Ethernet interface. A temporary trial version can be downloaded, and a USB stick containing AtmoCONTROL is available as an accessory on demand.
Q: What timer functions are available on the IPP260eco?
A: The controller includes a digital backwards counter with a target time adjustable from 1 minute to 99 days. The SetpointWAIT function prevents process time from starting until the selected temperature has been reached.
Q: Can the IPP260eco be calibrated at different temperatures?
A: Yes. The controller supports calibration at three freely selectable temperature values. A works calibration certificate covering +10°C, +25°C, and +40°C is included as standard.
Q: What safety features are included with the IPP260eco?
A: The IPP260eco includes an adjustable electronic overtemperature monitor, a mechanical temperature limiter, and an autodiagnostic system for fault analysis.
Q: What type of doors does the IPP260eco have?
A: The incubator features a fully insulated stainless-steel outer door with two-point compression locking and an inner glass door, allowing visual inspection while helping limit disturbance to the chamber environment.
Q: How many shelves are supplied with the IPP260eco?
A: The IPP260eco is supplied with two electropolished stainless-steel grids. The chamber can accommodate a maximum of nine internals.
Q: What is the maximum load capacity of the IPP260eco?
A: The chamber has a maximum total loading capacity of 200 kg. Each internal shelf or grid can support up to 20 kg.
Q: What are the external dimensions of the IPP260eco?
A: The IPP260eco measures 824 × 1 183 × 655 mm (W × H × D). Installation planning should also allow an additional 56 mm depth for the door handle and 111 mm for the rear Peltier element.
Q: How much does the IPP260eco weigh?
A: The incubator has a net weight of approximately 99 kg and a gross packaged weight of approximately 138 kg.
Q: How is the IPP260eco installed?
A: The IPP260eco is designed for installation on fixed feet. Adequate ventilation clearance must be maintained around the unit.
Q: What electrical supply does the IPP260eco require?
A: The incubator is available for 230 V or 115 V, 50/60 Hz electrical supplies and has an approximate electrical load of 600 W.
Q: What installation clearances are required around the IPP260eco?
A: Memmert specifies at least 15 cm clearance behind the incubator, 20 cm above it, and 5 cm at the sides from walls or neighbouring equipment.
Q: What ambient conditions are suitable for the IPP260eco?
A: The specified ambient temperature range is 16°C to 40°C, with a maximum relative humidity of 70%, non-condensing. The maximum installation altitude is 2 000 m above sea level.
Q: How should the IPP260eco be transported?
A: The incubator must be transported upright. Its approximate packaged dimensions are 930 × 1 380 × 930 mm, with a gross packaged weight of approximately 138 kg.
Q: What certifications does the Memmert IPP260eco have?
A: The IPP260eco carries CE, EAC, VDE, and cULus certifications.
Q: Does the Memmert IPP260eco have an ACT Ecolabel?
A: Yes. The 256 L IPP260eco is identified with the ACT Ecolabel and is listed in the My Green Lab ACT database.
| Model | IPP260eco |
|---|---|
| Brand | Memmert |
Write Your Own Review
Related Products By Brand
Enquire
Enquire
Enquire
Enquire
Enquire