DRETOP ZRQ.CP-1000FZ Advanced Programmable Artificial Climate Incubator
| Brand | DRETOP |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shanghai, China |
| Model | ZRQ.CP-1000FZ |
| Type | Fully Automated (Programmable) |
| Capacity | 1000 L |
| Temperature Range | 0–50 °C (dark), 10–65 °C (with illumination) |
| Temperature Uniformity | ±0.5 °C (typical, per ISO 15378 & ASTM E2924) |
| Humidity Range | 30–95 %RH |
| Humidity Uniformity | ±3–5 %RH |
| Illumination Intensity | 0–25,000 lx (LED full-spectrum, adjustable) |
| External Dimensions | 1410 × 890 × 1950 mm (W×D×H) |
| Power Supply | AC 220 V / 380 V, 50 Hz |
| Input Power | 5500 W |
| Control Interface | Color Touchscreen Controller |
| Programming | 30-segment programmable cycle |
| Lighting Configuration | Triple-side or vertical shelf-integrated LED illumination (R/G/B/W/V selectable, 4:1 to 9:1 R:B ratio typical) |
| Construction | Stainless steel interior, cold-rolled steel exterior, double-glazed magnetic door with nano-seal insulation |
| Safety Features | Auto-recovery after power interruption, over-temperature/humidity alarm, compressor delay protection, timed defrost, GLP-compliant event logging |
Overview
The DRETOP ZRQ.CP-1000FZ is a fully programmable artificial climate incubator engineered for precision environmental simulation in life science laboratories. It integrates independent control of temperature, relative humidity, and spectrally tunable LED illumination—enabling reproducible replication of diurnal cycles, seasonal light regimes, and controlled atmospheric conditions. Unlike basic thermal incubators, this system operates on a dual-mode thermodynamic architecture: refrigeration-based cooling (using eco-friendly R134a-free refrigerant) combined with P.I.D.-regulated nickel-chromium heating and ultrasonic humidification. Its 1000 L working volume supports large-scale plant phenotyping, microbial culture expansion, insect rearing, BOD testing, and tissue culture under GxP-aligned environmental parameters. Designed to meet foundational requirements of ISO 15378 (for pharmaceutical primary packaging), ASTM E2924 (standard practice for environmental chamber validation), and USP (on environmental controls for biological testing), the ZRQ.CP-1000FZ serves as a validated platform for regulated research environments.
Key Features
- Fully programmable 30-segment controller supporting three operational modes: fixed-setpoint, day/night cycling, and multi-step ramp-and-soak profiles—with independent scheduling for temperature, humidity, and illumination intensity.
- Full-spectrum LED lighting system with selectable wavelength composition (red, blue, green, white, violet); R:B ratios configurable between 4:1 and 9:1 to support photomorphogenic studies and species-specific growth optimization.
- Triple-side or vertically integrated shelf-mounted illumination options—both offering uniform irradiance distribution (±5% spatial variation across active area) and digital lux feedback via built-in photometric sensor.
- Double-door design with tempered glass inner door and magnetically sealed outer door incorporating nano-polymer gasketing—minimizing thermal leakage and enabling uninterrupted visual monitoring without compromising chamber stability.
- Stainless steel interior (304 grade) with tool-free, height-adjustable stainless steel shelves; optimized airflow via tangential blower and rear-mounted evaporator ensures ≤±0.5 °C temperature uniformity at setpoint (per ICH Q5C stability protocol verification).
- Compressor protection suite including start-delay logic, runtime balancing, and automated defrost cycles—ensuring >20,000 hours MTBF under continuous operation at 25 °C/60 %RH nominal load.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The ZRQ.CP-1000FZ accommodates diverse biological specimens: seedlings in multi-tier trays, Petri dishes, Erlenmeyer flasks, insect cages (up to 30 cm height), aquatic microcosms, and standard ISO 8573-1 Class 4 air quality test chambers. Its humidity delivery system maintains stable 30–95 %RH output without condensation formation—even during rapid transitions—validated per EN 60068-2-78. All electronic controllers comply with IEC 61000-6-3 (EMC emission limits) and IEC 61000-6-2 (immunity). Data integrity meets FDA 21 CFR Part 11 requirements through audit-trail-enabled touchscreen logging (user ID, timestamp, parameter change, alarm event), with optional USB export of CSV-formatted records traceable to NIST-traceable calibration sources.
Software & Data Management
The embedded color touchscreen interface provides real-time graphical display of all environmental parameters (temperature, humidity, illuminance, elapsed time), with overlay trend charts spanning up to 30 days. Event-driven alarms trigger visual/audio alerts and automatic email/SMS notifications via optional Ethernet or RS485 gateway integration. Raw data are stored internally for ≥12 months and exportable to external storage media without proprietary software dependency. Firmware supports remote diagnostics and OTA updates compliant with IEC 62443-3-3 SL2 cybersecurity guidelines. Optional PC-based DRETOP ClimateLink™ software enables batch protocol deployment, comparative analysis across multiple units, and PDF report generation aligned with GLP Annex 11 documentation standards.
Applications
- Plant science: Photoperiod-controlled germination assays, shade-tolerance screening, circadian rhythm studies, and controlled-environment phenotyping (CEP) for CRISPR-edited lines.
- Microbiology: Aerobic/anaerobic culture under defined moisture gradients; long-term viability assessment of spores and biofilms per ISO 11133.
- Ecotoxicology: Standardized OECD 202 (Daphnia acute immobilization) and EPA OPPTS 850.1010 (algae growth inhibition) testing with precise light–temperature coupling.
- Pharmaceutical stability: ICH Q1A–Q1E compliant long-term, accelerated, and intermediate condition storage per USP , including low-humidity desiccated zones via optional dry-air purge kit.
- Entomology: Diapause induction in lepidopteran models, colony maintenance of Drosophila melanogaster under 12:12 LD cycles, and vector competence studies requiring synchronized humidity pulses.
FAQ
What regulatory standards does the ZRQ.CP-1000FZ support for GMP/GLP compliance?
It supports audit-ready operation per FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records/signatures), EU Annex 11 (computerized systems), and ISO/IEC 17025 (testing laboratory competence) through secure user authentication, immutable audit trails, and calibrated sensor traceability.
Can the LED spectrum be customized beyond standard RGBW configurations?
Yes—custom spectral distributions (e.g., narrowband UV-A 365 nm, far-red 730 nm, or specific phytochrome activation bands) are available via OEM aluminum-core SMD modules with factory spectral certification.
Is remote monitoring and control supported out-of-the-box?
Standard Ethernet port enables Modbus TCP and HTTP API access; optional Wi-Fi module and cloud dashboard (DRETOP CloudClimate™) provide real-time telemetry and predictive maintenance alerts.
How is temperature uniformity validated across the 1000 L chamber volume?
Per ISO 15378 Annex C and ASTM E2924 Section 7.3, 9-point mapping (3×3 grid at mid-height) is performed at 20 °C, 37 °C, and 45 °C; results are documented in the Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) report supplied with each unit.
Does the system include humidity calibration capability?
Yes—the integrated capacitive RH sensor is field-calibratable using NIST-traceable saturated salt solutions (LiCl, MgCl₂, NaCl, KCl), with calibration coefficients stored in non-volatile memory post-adjustment.
