The Lovibond DI 20 portable incubator manual provides setup, operation, safety, and maintenance instructions for water testing and color measurement.
The DI 20 portable incubator is designed for microbiological analysis using 50 mm aluminum petri dishes and 47 mm membrane filters. It offers heating and cooling functions to keep samples at a constant temperature with an accuracy of ±0.5 °C, and can be powered from an external AC source or a built‑in rechargeable battery.
The manual covers safety information, connection options (including USB for firmware updates), power and battery operation, incubator settings, a resuscitation cycle, technical specifications, and a list of accessories and spare parts. Maintenance and service contacts are also provided. This manual is written in Chinese.
| Power Supply | 12 V DC or 12 V lead‑acid rechargeable battery |
|---|---|
| Operating Temperature Range | 5 °C – 50 °C |
| Available Incubation Temperatures | 20 °C, 30 °C, 35 °C, 37 °C, 44 °C |
| Temperature Accuracy | ±0.5 °C |
| Temperature Resolution | 0.1 °C |
| Dimensions | 164.5 mm × 116 mm |
| Weight | 0.6 kg |
| Incubation Time Range | 14 – 48 hours |
| Heating Time to Set Temperature | 30 minutes |
Connect a USB cable to the USB port on the back of the instrument and run the update file provided.
Yes, connect the battery leads as shown: red connector to the battery’s red terminal and black connector to the black terminal, using only the supplied battery and power pack.
The temperature accuracy is ±0.5 °C.
The resuscitation cycle runs for 4 hours at 30 °C before the incubation cycle starts.