The mold incubator is a commonly used instrument and equipment in biological experiments, which has a cold and hot control function and can be set with high-precision constant temperature. It is generally used for experiments such as bacterial, mold, and microbial cultivation, plant cultivation, and BOD determination in water analysis.

The working principle of a mold incubator is that the temperature sensor inside the incubator converts the actual temperature into an electrical signal, which is transmitted to a microcomputer. The microcomputer controls the operation of the refrigeration compressor or heater based on predetermined temperature parameters to achieve the specified temperature inside the incubator.

We know that mold cultivation experiments have very strict environmental temperature requirements. If the environment cannot reach the specified temperature due to instrument or operational issues, it will lead to experimental failure. In this article, several precautions to pay attention to when using and maintaining a mold incubator have been compiled, hoping to be helpful for your experiment:

1. Temperature and time settings are very important factors in mold cultivation experiments. You can set the desired environment through the "Temperature Setting" button and the "Time Setting" button on the instrument. The instrument also has a timing function, which allows you to specify the cultivation time.

2. Before using the mold incubator and after the experiment is completed, it is necessary to clean the inside and outside of the incubator to keep it clean and dry.

3. The mold incubator needs to be placed in a dry, ventilated place that avoids direct sunlight, with a stable countertop and no high heat or magnetic field effects. Pay attention to leaving heat dissipation space around the instrument.

4. Do not frequently change the set value during the use of the instrument to avoid overloading caused by frequent compressor startup, which may affect the service life of the equipment.

5. During the experiment, the items inside the box should not be placed too tightly, and there should be room for air circulation. Ensure that the items do not block the air outlet inside the box and maintain normal air circulation inside the box.

6. Do not touch or collide with the temperature sensing probe inside the box to prevent damage to the probe and temperature loss.

7. The instrument is equipped with two sets of fuses. If there is a malfunction during operation, the power should be cut off first to check if the fuse is burnt out. If the fuse is intact, other faults should be checked again.

8. If the instrument fails to power on, check whether the power plug is properly plugged in, whether the power cord is broken, and whether the fuse is normal.

9. If there is a significant error between the temperature inside the instrument and the set temperature, consider whether the temperature sensor is damaged, the fan is damaged, or the instrument is damaged. At this time, it is recommended to contact the manufacturer's maintenance personnel for maintenance, and do not disassemble the equipment on your own.