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ISF1-Z Basic Beluga incubator shaker

ISF1-Z Basic Beluga incubator shaker
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ISF1-Z Basic Beluga incubator shaker with 50% more headspace and therefore the perfect fit for automation

The newly offered ISF1-Z Basic Beluga emerged from a customized project and was specifically designed for automation and robotic systems. A robot arm can reach into the chamber with its generous interior space and grab any vessel from the tray.

The incubator shaker also includes the two options automatic door and the newly developed Kuhner Tray Positioning System (Kuhner TPS+) which are essential for robotic applications. The ISF1-Z Basic Beluga can be integrated into many areas of automation, such as screening for an optimal cell line, for media development or analytical applications.

Icon Automation
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50% more headspace
ISF1-Z Beluga

*In comparison to the ISF1-Z Incubator Shaker


Tray Positioning SystemTPS +

Stop at defined position

One key feature for the integration of incubator shakers into automated bioprocesses is a reliable exact stop position of the shaking table. Kuhner shakers can stop at any of 48 possible positions, which can be programmed on the MMI display or Kuhner Insight software. This feature is standard for our Kuhner direct drive. This Tray Positioning System (TPS) is based on a magnetic lock-in and requires no maintenance. The ISF1-Z Basic Beluga contains the advanced Tray Positioning System TPS+ which is similar to the standard TPS, but one of the 48 positions is an exact stop and has an alarm function in case anything is misaligned. This is crucial for automated/robotic applications.


ISF1-Z Basic Beluga Expert

Feel free to contact our team of ISF1-Z Basic Beluga experts for more information:

automation@kuhner.com


Interfaces

Stay connected

Independently of the bus system your monitoring system applies, our flexible NET-60 interface connects all conventional bus systems to the Kuhner shaker internal CAN-bus. You can find more information about the interfaces in our Kuhner Technology section.


Special connectivity features

Additional input and output signals

In addition to the standard interfaces, the Beluga has been expanded by optocoupler modules. This allows for an increased number of input and output signals, enabling significantly more specific interactions. A modified D-Sub connector on the back of the shaking incubator is available for this purpose. With the additional input and output signals, user safety in handling the automated system is increased.



Quality

Reliable technology by Kuhner

The improved maintenance-free direct drive of the ISF1-Z series is stronger, offers higher shaking frequencies and has a longer lifespan than ever. It guarantees accurate control and low energy consumption/heat dissipation even at high speeds. Kuhner’s direct drive system and the newly designed shaking table allows the shaking diameter to be changed at any time – quickly and easily. Different fixed shaking diameters (3, 6, 9, 12.5, 19, 25, 50, 70 mm) are adjustable. And even a stepless adjustment is available as an option.

We subject all our shaking machines to an elaborate final test before delivery and send the test protocols to our customers. All ISF1-Z Basic Beluga components are designed for durability and reliability. A Kuhner shaker is a cost-effective investment in quality backed with a five-year warranty.

5 year's of warranty

Shaking diameter

Dr. Shakers Helpful Hint N°4 explains what the shaking diameter is and how you can determine the shaking diameter of your lab shaker.

Find information on the importance of the shaking diameter for biological cultivations in our Shaking Technology Forum: Why is the shaking diameter important?

Dr. Shaker

Technical data

Machine


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

Power consumption typical

W

approx. 220

Power consumption max.

W

approx. 1000

Incubation gas volume

L

555

Weight

kg

257

Illumination

type

LED

Operation menu MMI


DE, FR, EN, IT, ES

Operation menu Insight


EN

Interface, standard


CAN-Bus

Interface, optional


USB, Ethernet, digital, analogue

Ambient temperature

°C

10 - 35

Cable feedthrough port

mm

40

Dimensions (L x D x H)

mm

1288 x 860 x 771

Material incubation chamber


stainless steel

Material outer chamber


painted stainless steel

Useful height above shaker tray

mm

705

Door glass and frame


-

Dimensions (in mm)

ISF1-Z Basic Beluga dimensions (in mm)

Temperature


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

Cooling

yes/no

no

Temp. minimum

°C

RT + 10

Temp. maximum

°C

80 (60 with CO2)

Temperature distribution at 37°C/85% r.H.

± °C

< 0.20

Power of heating (electric)

W

800 (resistance)

Power of cooling (electric)

W

-

Principle of temp. sensor

type

Pt-100

Gas circulation

m3 / h

570

CO₂


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

CO2 max.

%

20

CO2 min.

%

0

Accuracy absolute

± %

0.40 at 5 % CO2

Temperature range

°C

up to 60

CO2 supply

bar

max. 2 bar overpressure

Principle of sensor

type

Infrared

Shaking control


Unit

ISF1-Z(C) Basic

Motor

type

direct drive

Shaking diameter (user-adjustable, all incl.)

mm

3/6/9/12.5/19/25/50/70
(0 - 70 mm, stepless)

Shaking motion

type

orbital

Shaking frequency range at 12.5 mm

rpm

0/20 - 500

Shaking frequency range at 25 mm

rpm

0/20 - 400

Shaking frequency range at 50 mm

rpm

0/20 - 300

Shaking frequency range at 70 mm

rpm

0/20 - 250

Tray size max.

mm

F (800 x 420 mm)

Loading max.

kg

25 (up to 60**)

Setting, digital

rpm

1

Accuracy absolute

± rpm

0,5

Timer

s:h

1 s - 999 h

Acceleration


controlled

Active brake


adjustable

Stop on position


yes

Power of standard motor

(EM-Z / EM-Z (HP/HS))

W

70 / 140

* depends on shaking speed and diameter (specification sheet available)

** High Speed

Specific technical data for 3mm/1000rpm under options

Technical data subject to change

Technical data subject to change

Overview accessories


Universal tray

The universal tray can be fitted with clamps for Erlenmeyer flasks, test tube holders, microtiter plates, or custom made holders to suit your requirements. Rearranging these clamps and holders is quick and simple.

Order number

Description

102212

Universal tray FU (800 x 420 mm)

101422

Clamp U-2500 for Ultra Yield flask from Thomson

Universaltablar
ISF1-X_FU-20tray_8Ultra-20Yield

FU-tray with 8x Ultra Yield flasks (2500 mL) from Thomson


Special universal tray

A special F-size universal tray (800x420mm) is now available to shake large Erlenmeyer flasks. It is ideal for cell culture.

This tray allows parallel shaking of 7 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flasks or 7 x 5L Thomson Optimum Growth flasks at a maximum orbital diameter of 50mm. The FUM-V has no handles and a V support underneath the tray raises it above the clamping mechanism creating more space for flasks.

Clamps must be ordered separately. (Order number: 101425)

Order number

Description

100546

Special universal tray, FUM-V with V support
(Clamps not included)

101425

U-3000F clamp for Fernbach flasks:
1 x 5L Thomson flask or
1 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flask

FUV_tray_cellculture

Tray with fixed clamps

The clamps are riveted onto this tray and cannot be removed. It offers maximum stability and will often hold a larger number of flasks than an universal tray.  

Ordner number

Description

Number of clamps

101557

F-25 ml

153

101558

F-50 ml

100

101559

F-100 ml

74

101560

F-125 ml

60

101561

F-150 ml

60

101562

F-200 ml

40

101563

F-250 ml

40

101564

F-300 ml

30

101565

F-500 ml

26

101566

F-1000 ml

16

101567

F-1500 ml

12

101568

F-2000 ml

9

106226

F-2500U

8

101569

F-3000 ml

8

101570

F-4000 ml

5

101571

F-5000 ml

4

F_Tablar_mit_genieteten_Klammern_Kuhner

Tray with pins

Kuhner has designed a new F-size tray (800 x 420mm) which is ideal for cell culture. The F-V5000/7 tray allows parallel shaking of 7 x 3L Corning Fernbach culture flasks, 7 x 5L Corning Erlenmeyer flasks or 7 x 5L Thomson Optimum Growth flasks. Flasks are held in position by pins and are easily placed on the tray and removed just as quickly.

This tray has been designed for easy cleaning and efficient handling of samples.

Order number

Description

 104956

F-V5000/7
F-tray with pins for 7 flasks:
- 3L or 5L Corning
- 5L Thomson

F-V5000_7

Tray with rubber mat

The whole tray is covered with a rubber mat and is particularly suitable for  shaking containers at low speed (e.g. blood bags).

Order number

Description

105311

Rubber mat FG (800 x 420 mm)

Tablar mit Gummimatte

Tray with sticky strips

A tray fitted with sticky strips is especially useful for flasks shaken at low speeds (up to 200rpm). The flask is placed directly on the sticky strip without the need for any other support. Flasks of all sizes can be used. Sticky strips are available individually or in sets and can also be supplied already fitted to a tray. The E-size tray accepts four strips, while the EX-size tray requires five strips and the F-size tray eight strips.

Ordner number

Description

105200

F-size tray with 8 sticky strips (clear)

105194

1 sticky strip: 385 x 85 x 3 mm (clear)

Tablar mit Klebestreifen

Tray with PC-plate for sticky strips

The PC-plate increases the adhesion of the sticky strips. This is particularly helpful if using flasks >500ml.

Order number

Description

100531

F-size tray with 8 sticky strips (clear)

105220

F-size tray with 2 big sticky strips (clear)

105194

1 sticky strip: 385 x 85 x 3mm (clear)

105196

1 big sticky strip: 395 x 385 x 3mm (clear)

Tray with PC-plate for sticky strips

Dual tray

The dual tray offers two shaking levels and doubles the capacity. It is available in EXU, EX, FU and F size and the upper tray can be removed.
Please note the shaking speed is limited.

Order number

Description

102217

two FU trays with 180mm distance (with holes)

102218

two F trays with 180mm distance
(no holes for sticky strips / rubber mats)

102219

two FU trays with 200mm distance (with holes)

102220

two F trays with 200mm distance
(no holes for sticky strips / rubber mats)

Doppeltablar

Tray with support bars

This tray offers an alternative to both clamps and sticky mats and is ideal for tall containers. The tray is covered with a rubber mat and has an upright at each corner. The F-tray is fitted with six cross supports. These support bars securely clamp containers.

Order number

Description

Number of longitudinal girders

106134

FA-tray with rubber mat and 6 cross supports

2

F-Tablar mit Aufbausystem und Querträger

2D-Bag-tray (Cryo)

This tray was developed to shake (orbital or linear) 2D-Bags. Rubber bands secure for example smaller blood and cryo bags. The tray is compatible with ISF1-Z, ISF4-X, Rack System (SBM/SS-X) and LS-Z shakers. It accepts various brands and sizes of pillow shaped single-use bags:

  • 1 x 20L (10L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 2 x 10L (5L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 10 x 500ml or 12 x 250ml cryo bag

Order number

Description

105017

F-tray for 2D-bag with working volume 1/5/10L

2D-Bag-Tablar (Kryo)

2D-Bag-tray (Flex)

This tray was developed for shaking (orbital or linear) different types of 2D-bag. The tray consists of an aluminium base with a flexible mounting system on top.The mounting system can be manually adjusted to facilitate the controlled fixing of different sized cultivation bags. The mounting bars on both longitudinal sides can be moved up and down to hold the cultivation bag in place, while rubber bands will secure the smaller blood and cryo bags. The F-2D-Bag-tray is compatible with ISF1-Z, ISF4-X, Rack System (SBM/SS-X) and LS-Z shakers. The tray accepts various brands and sizes of pillow shaped single-use bags:

  • 1 x 20L (10L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 2 x 10L (5L working volume) cultivation bags
  • 10 x 500ml or 12 x 250ml cryo bags

Visit our poster gallery and find more information on the poster "Characterisation of a RSB 20 L.pdf"

Order number

Description

105052

F-Tray for 2D-bag with working volume 1/5/10L

2D-Bag-Tablar (Kryo)

Universal stacking adapter

The universal stacking adapter allows other equipment to be placed on top of an ISF1-X/Z  incubator shaker, providing an additional work surface. Create more space in your laboratory with the universal stacking adapter.

Ordner number

Description

105873

Universal stacking adapter on ISF1-X/Z

Universal Stapeladapter

Kuhner Insight Software

The user-friendly Kuhner Insight software was developed for supervision, monitoring, and recording of data. The software is easy to operate. More.

Kuhner Insight Software

Interfaces

Kuhner shakers are equipped with a CAN-bus. CAN-USB, CAN-Ethernet, EMI-60 and NET-60 are all well established interfaces. More.

Kuhner Insight Software

Light shade plate

Kuhner has designed a new light shade plate for the ISF1-Z incubator. This plate is easily placed in front of the door window to prevent radiation affecting the contents of the incubator chamber. It protects light sensitive media from UV, artificial and/or daylight.

Simply lift up the light shade plate to look at the cultures without opening the incubator door. When light protection is no longer required, the plate is easily removed.

Check out the Kuhner EquipNote "Light protection for Kuhner incubators".

Order number

Description

102302

Light shade plate for ISF1-Z

Lichtschutzblende

ISF1-Z Basic Beluga video

Watch the following video and learn why the ISF1-Z Basic Beluga is the perfect fit for automated processes.

The following flyers provide information about the machines and function-specific solutions.

Kuhner shakers are suitable for the cultivation of microbial, plant, human and animal cell cultures. Find more information about the different application areas and suitable product recommendations for optimal cultivation here.

Stem cells
Cell culture
Bacteria
Plant cells & algae

Contact

Adolf Kühner AG (Headquarters)

Dinkelbergstrasse 1

CH-4127 Birsfelden (Basel)

Switzerland

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GMP compliant production of shakers and bioreactors

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