Q1: What is the fundamental difference between basic GPL models and those with the 'A' suffix?
A: The core difference is humidity control. Basic models (e.g., GPL-250) are lighting incubators offering only temperature and light control. Models with the 'A' suffix (e.g., GPL-250A) are upgraded to artificial climate chambers with integrated intelligent humidification/dehumidification systems, simulating a wide humidity range from 30% to 95% RH for experiments requiring precise environmental simulation (e.g., plant growth, insect rearing).
Q2: What is the specific temperature control range and accuracy?
A: The operating temperature range is 10-60°C (with lights on) or 0-60°C (with lights off). Temperature control resolution is 0.1°C, and temperature fluctuation can be maintained within ±0.2°C during balanced operation, ensuring highly stable experimental conditions.
Q3: What are the features of the lighting system? Is the intensity adjustable?
A: The system uses energy-efficient brand-name LED cold light sources with long lifespan and low heat emission. Light intensity is steplessly and continuously adjustable across all models. Maximum intensity varies: GPL-450 reaches 25,000 LX, GPL-850/1000 offer 20,000 LX, and smaller models provide 12,000 LX, catering to a wide range of studies from low-light sensitive to high-light requiring plants or materials.
Q4: Is the equipment energy-intensive to run?
A: The design emphasizes energy efficiency. The use of imported fluorine-free compressors, high-efficiency insulation, and LED cold light sources significantly reduces energy consumption compared to traditional equipment. Specific power ratings increase with capacity (e.g., 1.2 kW for GPL-250, 4 kW for GPL-1000), optimizing the energy-performance ratio.
Q5: How is temperature uniformity ensured?
A: PID microcomputer intelligent control, combined with a steplessly adjustable air circulation system, ensures uniform airflow within the chamber. Under stable conditions, temperature uniformity throughout the workspace can achieve ±2°C, providing consistent conditions for all samples.
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