Zhicheng ZXJP-A0150 Ten-Stage Programmable Mold Incubator
| Brand | Zhicheng |
|---|---|
| Origin | Shanghai, China |
| Manufacturer Type | Direct Manufacturer |
| Product Category | Domestic |
| Model | ZXJP-A0150 |
| Pricing | Upon Request |
Overview
The Zhicheng ZXJP-A0150 Ten-Stage Programmable Mold Incubator is a precision-engineered environmental chamber designed specifically for controlled fungal cultivation, microbial growth studies, and long-term stability testing of biological samples under tightly regulated temperature and humidity conditions. Built upon fuzzy logic control architecture, the unit delivers high reproducibility in maintaining setpoints across extended operational cycles—critical for ISO 17025-accredited laboratories and GLP-compliant biopharmaceutical research environments. Its dual-parameter (temperature + relative humidity) regulation system operates within a broad operational envelope: −10 °C to +65 °C and 40–95 %RH, enabling simulation of diverse climatic stress conditions relevant to mycological screening, BOD incubation, seed germination assays, and environmental microbiology protocols per ASTM D3273 and ISO 846.
Key Features
- Ten-stage, eighteen-step programmable sequence capability with user-defined time intervals (1–999 minutes per step), supporting complex multi-phase incubation profiles including ramp-hold cycles, stepwise gradients, and repeated cycling.
- High-fidelity integrated temperature/humidity sensor with 0.1 °C and 0.1 %RH resolution, coupled with real-time digital compensation algorithms to minimize drift under dynamic load conditions.
- Frost-free refrigeration system utilizing R134a refrigerant and power-modulated compressor control—eliminates manual defrosting and ensures uninterrupted operation during extended experiments.
- Two-tier stainless steel electropolished shelving (expandable to four shelves), mirror-finish 304 stainless steel interior, and double-glazed tempered inner door for thermal insulation and visual monitoring without compromising chamber integrity.
- Dual independent safety architecture: hardware-based overtemperature cut-off (adjustable 30–80 °C), dedicated overcurrent/leakage protection circuitry, and self-diagnostic firmware that logs fault events including low-water status, sensor failure, and power interruption.
- Intelligent water management via secondary reservoir design with automatic top-up function—no manual refilling required during standard 72-hour continuous operation.
Sample Compatibility & Compliance
The ZXJP-A0150 accommodates standard Petri dishes (up to Ø150 mm), multi-well plates, Erlenmeyer flasks, and culture tubes without obstruction, thanks to its optimized air distribution ductwork and high-turbulence centrifugal fan system. Internal dimensions (500 × 460 × 650 mm) support uniform airflow distribution verified at ≤±1 °C temperature uniformity (at 37 °C) and ≤±6 %RH humidity uniformity—meeting the spatial homogeneity requirements specified in USP for stability chambers and ISO 20387:2018 for biobanking infrastructure. The unit complies with IEC 61010-1 safety standards for laboratory equipment and incorporates electromagnetic compatibility (EMC) shielding per EN 61326-1.
Software & Data Management
Equipped with an RS-232 serial interface as standard, the incubator supports bidirectional communication with LIMS or SCADA platforms for remote parameter setting, real-time data logging, and alarm event forwarding. Optional embedded thermal printer enables on-device hardcopy generation of temperature/humidity trend reports compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 audit trail requirements—including operator ID stamping, timestamped setpoint changes, and deviation alerts. All configuration parameters—including calibration offsets, password-protected access levels, and scheduled power recovery settings—are retained in non-volatile memory during mains failure.
Applications
This incubator serves critical roles in clinical microbiology labs performing fungal isolation and antifungal susceptibility testing (CLSI M38-A3); environmental monitoring programs assessing mold colonization in building materials (ASTM D7260); pharmaceutical QC departments conducting accelerated stability studies per ICH Q1A(R2); and academic plant pathology units investigating spore germination kinetics under variable hygrothermal regimes. Its programmable profile flexibility also supports regulatory-compliant validation of sterilization cycle hold times, enzymatic activity assays requiring precise moisture modulation, and long-term preservation of reference microbial strains per ATCC guidelines.
FAQ
What is the maximum allowable ambient operating temperature?
The unit is rated for continuous operation in ambient environments between 5 °C and 35 °C.
Can the incubator maintain humidity below 40 %RH?
No—the minimum controllable humidity level is 40 %RH; dehumidification below this threshold is not supported by the current vapor pressure control architecture.
Is the RS-232 interface compatible with modern Windows/Linux systems?
Yes—standard ASCII protocol implementation allows integration with third-party software using generic serial drivers; no proprietary SDK is required.
How many shelves can be installed simultaneously?
The base configuration includes two shelves; up to four shelves may be installed using optional reinforced support rails.
Does the device meet GMP documentation requirements for electronic records?
When equipped with the optional thermal printer and operated under defined SOPs, printed outputs satisfy ALCOA+ principles for attributable, legible, contemporaneous, original, accurate, and complete records per EU Annex 11 and FDA guidance.
