BPC® Air
BPC® Air is an incubator that offers both cooling and heating capabilities, next to no maintenance, low energy consumption, flexibility in positioning and ease of use.
- Cooling and heating
- Respirometer compatable
- Energy efficient incubation
Revolutionising microbal incubation with integrated cooling and heating
For those seeking an incubator that offers both cooling and heating capabilities, next to no maintenance, low energy consumption, flexibility in positioning and ease of use, BPC Air is the perfect solution. When combined with BPC Instruments’ respirometer systems, it becomes an ideal experimental platform that can be easily moved and placed anywhere within the lab space. BPC Air’s user-friendly design ensures a seamless setup and operation experience.
Cooling or heating
Incubate samples are temperatures from 10°C to 60°C
9 or 18 channels
Choose the configuration that best fits your respirometry system
Air incubation
Remove the need for water refills and lower energy consumption
Features
Dual functionality
Provides both cooling and heating capabilities without the need for additional accessories.
Low power consumption
Significantly lower electricity consumption than conventional alternatives, reducing energy costs and environmental impact.
Air as medium
By utilising air as the heating and cooling medium, BPC Air eliminates the need for water refills or other media.
Floor standing design
Equipped with wheels for effortless mobility and placement.
Mixing compatible
compatible with BPC Instruments’ multifunctional agitation system and BPC® Move for agitation during experiments.
Autonomous operation
Operates independently, requiring minimal oversight.
Seamless integration
Easily integrates with other BPC Instruments’ respirometers.
Why choose BPC® Air?
Simplified operation with no water refills required
BPC® Air utilises air as a heating and cooling medium, eliminating the need for external substances. There is no requirement to regularly refill water or resort to costly, messy alternative media.
Versatile cooling and heating
Utilising a peltier element, BPC® Air offers both cooling and heating functionalities. This means experiments can be conducted both above and below ambient temperature, expanding possibilities beyond those of a traditional thermostatic water bath.
Energy efficiency
With its unique incubation chamber design and construction, BPC® Air achieves high energy efficiency, low energy consumption, and a reduced carbon footprint.
Floor-standing mobility
Designed to stand securely on the floor, the BPC® Air, when paired with BPC Instruments’ respirometer systems, creates an ideal testing platform for microbial respiration batch test assays. Requiring only a single power outlet and with integrated wheels to ensure easy mobility, BPC® Air can be conveniently relocated when necessary. As a floor-standing unit, it also frees up valuable counter space in a lab, for an optimal working environment.
For both aerobic and anaerobic experiments
Adaptable to various experimental requirements, the BPC® Air can be easily configured to conduct both aerobic and anaerobic microbial respiration experiments when coupled with BPC’s respirometry systems.
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Choose your respirometer setup
BPC® Air can be coupled with our respirometry systems, depending on your laboratory setup, test duration and preferred incubation method.
BPC® Blue
Gas Endeavour® III
By using Gas Endeavour® III coupled with BPC® Air, run long tests under thermophilic and mesophillic conditions either with or without ex-situ carbon dioxide absorption units, and without the need to refill the waterbath.
AMPTS® III
Ensure stable data and save labor by using AMPTS® III coupled with BPC® Air, either with or without ex-situ carbon dioxide absorption units.
Technical Specifications
Incubation unit (BPC® Air)
BPC® Air is a dedicated incubation unit for BPC respirometer systems, including BPC® Blue. It uses air as the heating and cooling medium, with a temperature range of 10 to 60 °C, which makes it suitable for both aerobic and anaerobic BPC® Blue workflows.
Unlike a traditional water bath, BPC® Air requires no water refills during operation. It also has a floor standing design with wheels, so it can be moved and positioned more freely in the laboratory.
Maximum number of reactors per system
18 or 9, with option to include 18 or 9 absorption unit bottles
Standard reactor volume
1000 mL (with option for 500 mL) or 2000 mL
Type
Air to air incubation
Dimensions
117 x 77 x 90 cm (182 with tubing rack)
Weight
51.6 kg
Temperature control
10-60 oC
Mixing in the reactor
mechanical agitation with brushless DC motors compatible, if required
Power supply
100-240 V & 50-60 Hz
Noise level
87.1 dBA / 86.2. dBC
Housing
Stainless steel, compact laminate and plastic
Operating humidity
10-90 % RH non-condensing
Operating environment
10-40 oC, indoor
Downloads
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Common questions about BPC® Air
Find answers to common questions about BPC® Air configurations, aerobic and anaerobic workflows, compostability testing, incubation options and data handling.
What is BPC® Air used for?
BPC® Air is an incubator compatible with our respirometry systems. It uses air incubation to provide a hassle-free, stable and energy efficient alternative to traditional thermostatic water baths.
What systems is BPC® Air compatible with?
BPC® Air is compatible with our BPC® Blue, AMPTS® III and Gas Endeavour® III, for both standard (18 channels, 1.0 L) and light (9 channels, 2.0 L) systems. BPC® Air can be used for performing tests with in-situ, ex-situ or no carbon dioxide absorption units.
What temperature range does BPC® Air support?
BPC® Air supports both cooling and heating, from 10-60 oC
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