The Umic Lab 1 incubator enables you to predict the biodegradation of plastic packaging waste in a real environment, based on laboratory measurements.

Umic Lab 1 is used as part of the following standards: EN 13432 :2000, EN 14046 :2003, ISO 14855 :1999, EN ISO 14855 :2004.

Umic Lab 1 is an automatic or manual instant measurementsystem:

• Carbon dioxide concentration
• Oxygen concentration
• Temperature
• Relative humidity
• Flow of incoming air using forced ventilation

Umic Lab1 means you can parameterise the test:

• # measurements per 24 hours
• # containers activated for the study
• Pressure
• Flow of incoming air using forced ventilation

1. Filling the containers
2. Connecting the containers
3. Parameterising the test
4. Starting the test
5. Collecting the results during and at the end of the test

Easy- For the equipment and the software the emphasis is firmly on functionality.

Autonomous - The Umic Lab1 incubator runs continuously on automatic.

Accurate - The measurement sensors incorporate the latest technology and are extremely accurate. The machine reduces the need for human intervention.

Compliant - The temperature is kept at 58°C ± 2°C. Umic Lab 1 complies with European and international standards.

This configuration is required to use the data transfer function.

• PC computer
• Windows® 2000 or XP operating system
• Pentium III processor equivalent or higher - 256 Mo of RAM
• Minimum 800 Mhz
• Screen resolution of 800*600 or higher

The oxygen sensor is an optoelectric type sensor.
Calibration: Once per year

• Calibration: The sensor is calibrated at the factory. If you require new calibration, please contact Wetlands Engineering for assistance.
• Maintenance: Once per year. Please contact Wetlands Engineering for assistance.
• Accuracy: ± 1.5% full scale
• Output signal: 0-5 Vcc, proportionate to 0-100% of nominal flow
• Repeatability: ± 0.5% full scale
• Response time constant: 2 seconds at 95% type
• Temperature coefficient: ± 0.15% per °C
• Pressure coefficient: ± 0.02% per PSI
• Working pressure range 150 PSI maximum (below +25°C ambient temperature)
• Ambient temperature and gas temperature: Working range from +10°C to +50°C.
• Power supply: +12 to +15 Vcc, 100mA (1.5 watt)
• Materials in contact with the gases: Anodised aluminium, Viton joints, stainless steel 316, epoxide resin, tube junctions by compression in standard acetal.
• Intake and outlet ports: Female thread NPT 1/8", tube junctions by compression in standard acetal.
• Flows: most gases (e.g. nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon, methane) as long as they are compatible with the materials that come into contact with the gases.
• Compatible gases: none

• Calibration: The sensor is calibrated at the factory. If you require new calibration, please contact Wetlands Engineering for assistance.
• Maintaining the column: It is advisable to change the absorption granules in the column every month.
• Sensor maintenance: Once per year. Please contact Wetlands Engineering for assistance.
• Accuracy: ± 1%
• Output signal: 9600 baud/8 data bits, 1 start bit/2 stop bits/ no parity ASCII format
• Repeatability: ± 0.5% full scale
• Response time constant: 1.6 seconds
• Gas sampling: 300 - 1000 ml/min
• Power supply: 12V DC, +/- 1 V
• Preferred working temperature: 0 - 35 °C.
• Storage instructions: Avoid direct sunlight and sources of hear

No calibration required

The electronics of the UMIC lab1 incubator complies with the RoHS standard.

To find out more about the RoHS standard, click here.