Products - Laboratory Control
IVF Thermometer
The IVF Thermometer from Research Instruments has been specially designed for IVF labs.
The waterproof unit is calibrated for refrigerators, incubators and heated stages.
The unique IVF micro-probe is specially designed to enable easy droplet temperature measuring.
The probe can be held in place or passed through a micropipette holder on a micromanipulator for
hands-free measuring. The probe is also insulated against heat from the user for truly accurate measurements.
Key features
- Calibrated at IVF temperatures
- Unique IVF micro-probe
- Calibration certificate included
- Ergonomic design
- Magnified backlit digital display
- Cryo probe available
| Sensor type: | T |
| Connector type: | Lumberg |
| C/F function: | Factory set to ºC |
| 3 pre-set calibration points: | 1. 5ºC/ 41ºF
2. 37ºC/ 98.6ºF 3. 45ºC/ 113ºF |
| Hold function: | Yes |
| Accuracy: | ±0.2ºC/ ±0.4ºF over range -20ºC
to +70ºC/ -4ºF to +158ºF ±0.1% rdg ±0.2ºC/ 0.4ºF elsewhere |
| Range: | 250 ºC to +400ºC
418 ºF to +752ºC |
| Response: | Fast |
IVF Thermometer (930.2 KiB, 1,167 hits)
Q. How long can I leave the IVF Thermometer in the incubator for?
A. It is not recommended that you leave the thermometer in a humidified incubator for extended periods.
Q. Can I use it to read in liquid nitrogen?
A. No, but you can get a robust cryo probe for reading in liquid nitrogen.
Q. How do I clean the probe?
A. It should be cleaned after each. Immerse the tip in a laboratory grade detergent solution for a few minutes to clean it. Then disinfect by immersing in RI Fertisafe, 70% isopropyl alcohol or similar. Take great care, as the tip is small and delicate.
Q. How often should the meter be recalibrated?
A. Every twelve months.
Q. Where can I get my meter calibrated?
A. Calibration does not involve adjusting the meter, but checking the reading against a standard and issuing a certificate showing the offset at 5°C, 37°C and 45°C. Any competent test company can offer this service. You can return the meter to us for calibration, but this may take longer and be more expensive due to shipping.
Q. What do I do if the thermometer needs adjusting?
A. The meter should be returned to RI for servicing by the manufacturer.
Q. Why is my thermometer reading “OC”?
A. This means Open Circuit. The thermometer needs a complete circuit to function. This reading probably means there is damage to the fine copper wire at the tip of the probe. The probe cannot be repaired so it must be replaced, and the meter recalibrated