Product Description
LIGHT LABS is proud to offer the Benchmark Scientific myTemp™ Mini CO₂ Digital Incubator (Cat # H2300-HC2). This compact, personal-sized CO₂ incubator brings full digital temperature and CO₂ control to a 13" x 14.5" footprint, small enough to fit inside most biological safety cabinets. The 20L (0.7 cu. ft.) chamber holds bottles and flasks up to 2L on two stainless steel shelves. The H2300-HC2 is a strong fit for small-scale cell culture, dedicated or quarantine culture work, teaching labs, and keeping sensitive cultures separate from a shared lab incubator.
The myTemp™ Mini CO₂ controls temperature from 10°C below ambient up to 55°C in 0.1°C increments. Accuracy is 0.25°C and uniformity is 0.5°C at 37°C. CO₂ is controlled from 0 to 20% by a dual-beam infrared sensor with 0.1% accuracy at 5%, which gives stable, drift-resistant readings. The included stainless steel humidity reservoir keeps humidity at 70–80% to protect cultures from evaporation. Audible and visual alarms alert you if CO₂ moves away from the set point.
A large LED control panel shows temperature and CO₂ in real time, and a built-in "Cal" function allows in-lab calibration. The well-insulated chamber holds temperature within 10% of the set point for up to 1 hour after power is disconnected. Together with the included 12V vehicle power adapter, that makes the H2300-HC2 well suited to transporting live cultures between labs or sites. Universal 100–240V power and a 2-year warranty are standard. LIGHT LABS is your trusted source for Benchmark Scientific laboratory equipment.
KEY FEATURES
- Compact 20L CO₂ incubator — personal-sized 13" x 14.5" footprint fits in most biological safety cabinets
- Digital CO₂ control: 0–20% — dual-beam infrared sensor with 0.1% accuracy at 5% CO₂
- Temperature range: ambient −10°C to 55°C — set in 0.1°C increments, with 0.25°C accuracy and 0.5°C uniformity at 37°C
- Humidity: 70–80% — maintained by the included stainless steel humidity reservoir
- Holds bottles and flasks up to 2L
- 2 stainless steel shelves included
- Large LED control panel — real-time display of temperature and CO₂
- In-lab calibration — built-in "Cal" function
- CO₂ alarms — audible and visual alerts if CO₂ moves away from the set point
- Temperature retention — holds within 10% of the set point for up to 1 hour without power
- 12V vehicle power adapter included — for transporting live cultures
- Universal power: 100–240V, 50/60 Hz
- Weight: 15 lbs (6.5 kg)
- 2-year warranty
- Made by Benchmark Scientific
SPECIFICATIONS
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Catalog Number | H2300-HC2 |
| Brand | Benchmark Scientific |
| Product Name | myTemp™ Mini CO₂ Digital Incubator |
| Chamber Capacity | 20L (0.7 cu. ft.) |
| Temperature Range | Ambient −10°C to 55°C |
| Temperature Increment | 0.1°C |
| Temperature Accuracy | 0.25°C (at 37°C) |
| Temperature Uniformity | 0.5°C (at 37°C) |
| CO₂ Range | 0–20% |
| CO₂ Sensor | Dual-beam infrared (IR) |
| CO₂ Accuracy | 0.1% (at 5%) |
| Humidity | 70–80% (stainless steel humidity reservoir) |
| Shelves | 2 stainless steel shelves (included) |
| Max Vessel Size | Bottles and flasks up to 2L |
| Display | Large LED control panel, real-time readout |
| Calibration | In-lab "Cal" function |
| Alarms | Audible and visual CO₂ deviation alarms |
| Interior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 10.3" x 9.3" x 12.8" (26 x 23.5 x 32.5 cm) |
| Exterior Dimensions (W x D x H) | 13.2" x 14.5" x 18.7" (33.5 x 37 x 47.5 cm) |
| Weight | 15 lbs (6.5 kg) |
| Electrical | 100–240V, 50/60 Hz; 12V vehicle adapter included |
| Warranty | 2 years |
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- myTemp™ Mini CO₂ Digital Incubator (H2300-HC2)
- 2 stainless steel shelves
- Stainless steel humidity reservoir
- 12V vehicle power adapter
- Power cord and operator's manual
MYTEMP™ MINI CO₂ (H2300-HC2) vs. MYTEMP™ MINI DIGITAL INCUBATORS — KEY DIFFERENCES
| Feature | myTemp™ Mini CO₂ (H2300-HC2) | myTemp™ Mini Heat/Cool (H2200-HC) | myTemp™ Mini Heat Only (H2200-H) |
|---|---|---|---|
| CO₂ Control | Yes — 0–20%, IR sensor | No | No |
| Humidity Control | Yes — 70–80% reservoir | No | No |
| Temperature Range | Ambient −10°C to 55°C | Ambient −15°C to 60°C | Ambient +5°C to 60°C |
| Temperature Accuracy (37°C) | 0.25°C | 0.5°C | 0.5°C |
| Temperature Uniformity (37°C) | 0.5°C | ±1.5°C | ±1.5°C |
| Capacity | 20L | 20L | 20L |
| Weight | 15 lbs | 15 lbs | 15 lbs |
| Best For | Small-scale mammalian cell culture | Sub-ambient and general incubation | Bacterial culture and general heated incubation |
APPLICATIONS
- Small-scale mammalian cell culture
- Dedicated or quarantine incubation of new cell lines
- Stem cell, primary cell, and sensitive culture work separated from shared incubators
- Incubation inside biological safety cabinets
- Transport of live cultures between labs using the 12V vehicle adapter
- Teaching and training laboratories
- Embryology, IVF research, and tissue culture applications
- Any laboratory application requiring a compact, digitally controlled CO₂ incubator
ORDERING INFORMATION — BENCHMARK SCIENTIFIC MYTEMP™ MINI INCUBATORS
| Cat # | Product | Temperature Range | Key Feature |
|---|---|---|---|
| H2300-HC2 | myTemp™ Mini CO₂ Digital Incubator | Ambient −10°C to 55°C | 0–20% CO₂, IR sensor, humidity reservoir |
| H2200-HC | myTemp™ Mini Digital Incubator, Heating & Cooling | Ambient −15°C to 60°C | Thermoelectric heating and cooling |
| H2200-H | myTemp™ Mini Digital Incubator, Heating Only | Ambient +5°C to 60°C | Heating-only model |
