Technical Performance
AiroBox is available in two models: AiroBox and AiroBox Iced. While both models offer precise temperature control, active gas regulation, humidification, and compatibility with a wide range of sample geometries, AiroBox Iced includes integrated cooling for experiments requiring temperatures below ambient. The standard AiroBox is designed for applications at or above room temperature.
Features
| Version | AiroBox Iced | AiroBox |
|---|---|---|
| Cooling | Yes | No |
| Heating | Yes | |
| Active gas mixing | Yes | |
| Humidification | Yes | |
| Full remote control | Yes | |
| API for remote control | Yes | |
| Compatible inserts | Multiwell-plate, 35/60 mm petri dish, microsope slide, Nunc chambers etc. | |
| QuScite compatibility | Yes | |
| VaHeat compatibility | Yes | |
| Compatible microscope stages | Most vendors (click here to file a request) | |
Temperature Control
| Version | AiroBox Iced | AiroBox |
|---|---|---|
| Temperature Range | RT-20°C to 45 °C | RT to 45°C |
| Temperature precision | 0.5 °C | |
| Relative Temperature Precision | +/- 0.1 °C | |
| Cooling rate | up to -5°C/min | passive |
| Heating rate | 2°C/min | |
Gas Control
| Version | AiroBox Iced | AiroBox |
|---|---|---|
| Gas inputs | Air or N2, O2, CO2 @ 1 bar (externally supplied) | |
| Gas flow | 0 - 6.000 sccm (100 – 300 sccm recommended) | |
| Relative humidity (sensitivity) | 0 to >90% (2%) | |
| O2 range (sensitivity) | 0-25 % (0.1 %) | |
| CO2 range (sensitivity) | 0-25 % (0.25 %) & 0-100% (1 %) | |
Operations
| Version | AiroBox Iced | AiroBox |
|---|---|---|
| Unattended operation | 24+ hours (300 sccm @ 37°C and 90 % rel. humidity) | |
| Continous operation | Yes | |
| Ambient temperature | 18 °C to 27 °C | 18 °C to 35 °C |
| Power consumption | <1 kW | <300 W |