Labotery ZQP-100D Benchtop Incubated Orbital Shaker

Overview

The Labotery ZQP-100D Benchtop Incubated Orbital Shaker integrates precise temperature control with programmable orbital agitation in a compact, single-chamber design. Engineered for microbiology, cell culture, and biochemical incubation applications, it operates on the principle of controlled orbital motion—generating uniform shear and oxygen transfer across liquid cultures while maintaining stable thermal conditions. Unlike non-incubated shakers, the ZQP-100D incorporates a forced-air convection system with optimized airflow ducting to ensure ±0.3°C temperature uniformity at setpoints such as 37°C—a critical requirement for mammalian cell propagation, bacterial growth kinetics, and enzyme activity assays. Its −10°C to 60°C operating range supports both low-temperature acclimation studies and elevated-temperature fermentation protocols, with real-time monitoring enabled by high-resolution (0.1°C) digital thermoregulation.

Key Features

• DC brushless servo motor drive: Delivers long service life, zero maintenance, and precise speed control with ±1 rpm accuracy across the full 30–400 rpm range.
• Programmable bidirectional operation: Supports user-defined sequences of forward rotation, reverse rotation, and pause intervals—enabling advanced mixing protocols for heterogeneous suspensions or sediment resuspension.
• Intelligent safety architecture: Includes motor overcurrent protection, door-activated shutdown, auto-restart after power recovery with memory retention, and dual-stage thermal safeguard (audible/visual alarm + automatic cut-off upon deviation >±3°C).
• Human-centered interface: 7-inch color LCD touchscreen with navigational soft keys, multilingual menu support (English default), and intuitive parameter entry for time, temperature, speed, and amplitude.
• Optimized chamber ergonomics: Tempered glass front window (400 × 300 mm clear aperture) provides unobstructed visual monitoring; internal stainless-steel chamber (100 L volume) resists corrosion and facilitates cleaning under GLP-compliant lab hygiene standards.
• Adjustable mechanical performance: Orbital amplitude continuously tunable from 0 to 50 mm (Φ), allowing fine-tuning of shear stress for sensitive cell lines or viscous media without hardware modification.

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The ZQP-100D accommodates standard laboratory vessels—including Erlenmeyer flasks (100–2000 mL), test tubes, deep-well plates, and custom bioreactor sleeves—via its 400 × 370 mm platform. Load distribution is validated for static and dynamic balance up to 15 kg. The unit complies with IEC 61010-1:2010 for electrical safety in laboratory equipment and meets EMC requirements per EN 61326-1:2013. While not certified for ISO 13485 or FDA 21 CFR Part 11 out-of-the-box, its audit-ready features—including timestamped event logging (power loss, door opening, alarm triggers), password-protected parameter editing, and non-volatile memory—support validation under GMP/GLP frameworks when integrated into documented SOPs.

Software & Data Management

The embedded firmware records operational history (start/stop timestamps, setpoint deviations, fault codes) in internal flash memory with retention exceeding 10,000 entries. USB export functionality enables CSV-formatted data transfer for external analysis in MATLAB, Python, or LIMS platforms. Optional RS-485 Modbus RTU interface permits integration into centralized building management systems (BMS) or SCADA networks for remote supervision. No proprietary software installation is required; configuration remains fully accessible via onboard interface, eliminating dependency on host PC connectivity.

Applications

• Mammalian and insect cell culture expansion under tightly regulated O₂/CO₂-independent conditions
• Bacterial growth curve analysis (e.g., E. coli, Bacillus subtilis) across temperature gradients
• Enzyme kinetics studies requiring simultaneous thermal stabilization and homogeneous mixing
• Antibiotic susceptibility testing (AST) using broth microdilution formats
• Yeast fermentation optimization and metabolite profiling
• Environmental microbiology: soil suspension homogenization and enrichment culture initiation
• Protein expression in E. coli BL21(DE3) with inducible T7 systems

FAQ

Does the ZQP-100D support CO₂ supplementation?
No—this model lacks gas inlet ports, humidification, or CO₂ sensing; it is designed for ambient-air incubation only.
Can multiple temperature zones be configured within the chamber?
No—the unit maintains a single, uniformly distributed temperature field across the entire 100 L volume.
Is calibration certificate included with shipment?
A factory-issued temperature and speed verification report is provided; NIST-traceable calibration services are available upon request.
What is the maximum flask fill ratio recommended for 500 mL vessels?
For optimal oxygen transfer and vortex stability, fill volume should not exceed 30% of total capacity (i.e., ≤150 mL per 500 mL flask).
How is firmware updated?
Firmware upgrades are performed via USB drive using signed binary files issued by Labotery Technical Support; no network connectivity is required.