CultureON 100

Portable CO₂ incubator for live cell transport — maintains controlled temperature, CO₂ and humidity during transport, handoffs and off-site work.

$12,000 Available now Warranty: 1-year

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Key features

Maintains stable temperature, CO₂ and humidity during live cell transport
Weighs under 5 lbs with more than 8 hours of battery life
Plug-in CO₂ cartridge lasts more than 30 days — no external lines or tanks
Sealed, contamination-resistant chamber reduces exposure during handoffs
Bluetooth and Wi-Fi enabled for real-time remote monitoring and alerts

A controlled incubator environment, wherever your cells need to go

Maintaining stable temperature, CO₂ and humidity is critical to cell viability. The CultureON 100 is a portable CO₂ incubator for live cell transport — extending that controlled environment beyond the lab bench during transport, handoffs and off-site work.

Discounts available for new academic investigators.

Features

Performance

Temperature stability

CultureON 100 rapidly reaches physiological temperature and holds a stable 37 °C with minimal fluctuation over time. Precise thermal control helps protect cell viability across both short workflows and extended transport.

Battery performance

Engineered for transport, CultureON 100 delivers consistent battery-powered operation — over 8 hours on a full charge — while maintaining temperature and CO₂ control throughout use.

CO₂ stability

Establishes and maintains the CO₂ environment needed to support proper media buffering and pH balance during transport and off-site work.

Specifications

Electrical

Battery Type: Lithium Ion Rechargeable
Battery Charge: >8 hrs
DC Power: 12V, 5A (wall adapter)
Display: OLED, serial peripheral interface (fast refresh)
Environment sensing / performance: Temperature (4x), Relative Humidity (1x) , CO2 concentration (1x)
Temperature accuracy +/- 0.25 degrees C
Relative Humidity accuracy +/- 4%
CO2 concentration +/- 0.3 %
Real-time operation sensing: Continuous device monitoring and notifications
Gas cartridge presence
Chamber Open / Close
Gas pressure levels
Battery levels
Actuation: Heating (2x), Gas injection (1x), Air pump (1x)
Heating capacity 24 Watts
Gas injection <100 milliseconds reaction time
Air pump low powered / low noise
Communications: Integrated BlueTooth Low Energy , WiFi (802.11 b/g/n)
Embedded Processor: SoC embedded, dual-core 240 MHz
Onboard data storage: >3 days continuous recording (before overwrite)

Mechanical

Weight: 5 lbs
Width: 8.5 in
Depth: 6 in
Height: 7 in
Cartridge Capacity: 40 oz.
Cartridge Life: >30 days (5% CO2 control)
Ambient Temperature: Supports from 4 degrees C - 40 degrees C ambient temperatures (Ambient temperature must be less than set-point temperature by >5 degrees C)
Ambient RH: 20-90 %RH (non-condensing)

Software

Chamber Environment: Temperature and CO2 configurable
Device Modes: User configurable
Isolated
Local (BLE communication)
Cloud (WiFi communication)
Application compatibility: omēos software
Mobile
Desktop
Cloud
Real-time Data Visualization: Yes

Documents

CultureON 100 Brochure PDF · Download

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Frequently asked questions

What is the CultureON 100 used for?

The CultureON 100 is a portable CO₂ incubator that holds a controlled cell-culture environment — temperature, CO₂, and humidity — outside the lab. It's built for transporting live cells between labs, core facilities, and surgical or off-site settings, and as a personal incubator for precious samples or limited bench space.

How long does the battery last, and can it run on wall power?

A full charge provides more than 8 hours of transport time. The unit also runs from a 12 V wall adapter, and automatic UPS switching moves between battery and DC power so conditions stay stable during handoffs.

How is CO₂ supplied — do I need a gas line or tank?

No external lines or tanks. CO₂ comes from an integrated plug-in cartridge, and a single cartridge provides more than 30 days of CO₂ control at 5%.

What temperature and CO₂ ranges can it maintain?

Set-point temperature ranges from 4 °C to 45 °C, and CO₂ from atmospheric (~0%) up to 10%. Control accuracy is ±0.25 °C for temperature, ±0.3% for CO₂, and ±4% for relative humidity. Ambient temperature should stay at least 5 °C below the set-point.

Can I monitor conditions remotely?

Yes. The CultureON 100 is Bluetooth- and Wi-Fi-enabled, so you can check temperature, CO₂, and humidity without opening the unit. The omēos app — mobile, desktop, and cloud — provides real-time data, long-term storage, and alerts.

How do I get pricing or place an order?

Add the CultureON 100 to your quote from this page and submit the request — our team will follow up with pricing, lead time, and any application-specific guidance. Every unit ships with a 1-year parts-and-labor warranty.