CellVita Series, CO₂ incubators

Introduction

The Antech Scientific CellVita Series CO₂ incubators are engineered to meet the stringent demands of high-value cell culture. By maintaining a highly stable physiological environment, minimizing contamination risks, and offering a seamless user experience, the CellVita Series guarantees maximum viability and high reproducibility for sensitive biological samples.

Touchscreen Controller: Intelligent & Intuitive

The CellVita Series features a high-resolution, user-centric touchscreen controller that delivers exceptional visual clarity and intuitive menu navigation. The capacitive touchscreen is optimized for rapid response even when operated with laboratory gloves. 

Temperature Control: Uniformity You Can Trust 

In cell culture, consistency is everything. Powered by a PID-controlled six-sided air-jacketed heating system, CellVita Series delivers an outstanding temperature uniformity of ±0.35°C across the entire chamber.

Upgrade to CellVita—where uniform warmth meets uncompromised cell health. Empower your next breakthrough with precision.

CO2 Control: Accuracy Meets Convenience

Unmatched Precision

Engineered for sensitive cell cultures, the CellVita Series utilizes a state-of-the-art Infrared (IR) CO₂ sensor that delivers ultra-precise concentration management with a control precision of ±0.1%.

Sensor Key Features

- NDIR dual beam technology

- Temperature and pressure compensated  

- Heat-sterilizable up to 190° C 

- Long lifetime 

- Humidity correction

Effortless Convenience

- 180°C High-Heat Resistance: The robust IR sensor remains in situ during the sterilization cycle—no manual removal required, eliminating handling errors & potential contaminations. 

- Recalibration-free: Integrated temperature and humidity compensation ensures the sensor retains factory-grade precision. No recalibration is needed after sterilization.

Oxygen Control (tri-gas, optional)

The CellVita Series offers an optional, precise oxygen control kit (controllable 1~21% O₂) to create physiological hypoxia, simulating in vivo microenvironments, which is essential for stem cells, primary cells, tumor cells, immune cells and organoids.

Advanced zirconia (ZrO2) oxygen sensor withstands 180°C sterilization, eliminating the need for removal and reinstallation, which saves time and avoids any risk of recontamination.

Pro Tip: A multi-inner-door kit is recommended for reduced gas consumption and faster recovery after door openings.

Fast Recovery: Precision without Delay

In high-demand laboratories, frequent door openings are inevitable but present a severe threat to cell viability. The CellVita Series features a highly responsive control system paired with a forced-air convection loop to shorten recovery times down to mere minutes.

Ultra-Fast Parameter Recovery

Following a standard 30-second door opening, chamber temperature and CO₂ concentration recover within  5 minutes. 

Forced-air Convection with ULPA Filtration

The built-in blower and ULPA filter (ULPA filter not available for CellVita 55) generate a gentle forced air convection in chamber, bringing various benefits for cell culture:

- Uniformity: high uniformity of temperature, CO₂ concentration and humidity in chamber

- Cleanliness: ISO Class 5 cleanliness in chamber (for CellVita 185 & CellVita 260)

- Recovery: faster environment recovery after door openings:

     - Temperature & CO₂ concentration resumes within 4 or 5 minutes after a 30-second door opening

     - ISO Class 5 cleanliness resumes within 4 or 5 minutes after a 30-second door opening (for CellVita 185 & CellVita 260)

180°C  Dry H°eat Sterilization: 6-log SAL

In high-value cell culture, stem cell therapy, and translational medicine, contamination is the ultimate threat to 

experimental integrity. The CellVita Series CO₂ incubator integrates a fully in-situ, automated, overnight 180°C Dry Heat Sterilization cycle, establishing an uncompromising barrier against microbial risks. Sterilization reminder can be set on touch screen.

100% In-situ Sterilization

No need to remove the IR CO2 sensor, ULPA filter, or optional O2 and humidity sensors before sterilization. 

In-situ sterilization eliminates the risk of recontamination during reinstallation, providing maximum protection for sensitive cell cultures.

Regulatory Compliance

The 180°C sterilization process provides a push-button, highly reproducible, and fully automated cycle that 

drastically simplifies standard operating procedures (SOPs). By aligning seamlessly with the rigorous dry-

heat sterilization standards defined by the USP (United States Pharmacopeia) and EP (European Pharmacopoeia), this technical approach guarantees compliance and audit readiness for clinical and industrial GMP laboratories.

Ergonomic design

Mirror-Polished Stainless Steel Interior

The seamless, mirror-polished chamber eliminates cracks and crevices where contaminants can hide. 

This ultra-smooth surface significantly reduces bacterial attachment, ensures effortless cleaning, and provides maximum protection for your high-value cell cultures.

Perforated Shelves with Anti-slip design

Featuring an anti-slip safety design, these pull-out shelves eliminate the risk of accidental drops during 

retrieval. Shelf height adjustable, offering maximum flexibility for various applications. 

Tempered Glass Inner Door with Access Port

The inner door allows sample observation without disturbing the incubation climate, while the access port enables seamless external probe connections, maximizing stability and contamination control.

MicroStat^TM Antimicrobial Powder Coating

The CellVita Series features the MicroStat™ antimicrobial powder coating on exterior surfaces. It actively inhibits the adhesion and growth of common contaminants such as S. aureus and E. coli, reducing cross‑contamination risks. By resisting microbial‑induced discoloration and corrosion, MicroStat™ keeps your incubator looking new for years and simplifies routine cleaning.

Cloud-based Monitoring, Optional

CellVita Series offers cloud-based 24/7 remote monitoring via its built-in Wi-Fi module.  This ensures real-time performance tracking and instant mobile alerts for critical deviations, maximizing culture security, data integrity, and ultimate peace of mind.

  CellVita Series CO₂ Incubator