plant growth chambers
25 cu. ft. and 33 cu. ft series
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plant growth chambers designed for a wide range of applications
Caron’s Plant Growth Chambers provide
precise environmental conditions and
customer friendly features that make our
units best in class. Healthy, lively plants will
grow to their fullest potential.
Vibrant and healthy plants are essential for all plant biology studies. No other environment provides more
accurately controlled conditions for optimum plant research than a Plant Growth Chamber. Caron provides a
full range of innovative, environmentally controlled Plant Growth Chambers to grow a wide variety of plant life.
Our chambers are optimized for specific applications with the ideal temperature range, lighting and growth
space for your particular application. Our product line includes: Plant Growth, Arabidopsis, Plant Tissue
Culture and Seed Germination Chambers. Depending on your temperature, light, shelf and (optional) humidity
requirements, our chambers meet many plant cultivating applications, such as algae research, plant pathology,
plant virology, horticulture, plant incubation and so much more!
User friendly. Our range of Plant Growth Chambers are available in two sizes: 25 cu. ft. and 33 cu. ft. The
large capacity, reach-in design is engineered to allow you to most efficiently take advantage of lab space while
offering best in class customer friendly features. The heavy-duty casters with leveling feet make units easy
to install and relocate. Our tool-less removable, stainless steel interior and sliding shelves make cleaning,
accessing plants and reconfiguration easy!
Earth friendly components. The operating systems utilize the newest technologies in energy efficiency,
lowering the operating cost of the units. Caron’s gROD™, Refrigeration on Demand, manages power
consumption and saves electricity, promoting environmental stability. gROD uses an intelligent refrigeration
system that only operates when needed, as opposed to competitive units that constantly use energy to meet
temperature setpoints. The 115V units plug into standard laboratory outlets, reducing the amount of electricity
required to run the chamber.
Versatile, earth friendly lamps. Our Plant Growth, Arabidopsis and Tissue Culture Chambers incorporate
Caron’s earth-friendly gLux™ high efficiency fluorescent lamps. The modular, expandable and waterproof
lamp banks are precisely spaced for uniformed, balanced light spectrum across all shelf locations. The Seed
Germinator has side mounted LED lights to produce proper light levels which create the optimum conditions
for seed development. The digital timer, available on all models, allows the chamber to simulate day/night
conditions. Independent light banks allow you to utilize the chamber’s lighting system according to your
requirements. Our wide range of options and accessories make these units versatile and easy to customize,
depending on your needs.
Features, benefits & options
Our gLux lights come standard in the Plant Growth,
Arabidopsis and Tissue Culture chambers. These
high output lights are 65% brighter and last up to
twice as long as other light fixtures. They are modular,
expandable and waterproof and include a 24 hour
cycle timer for day/night temperature settings.
The low profile, side mounted LED lights are standard
in the Seed Germinator, contributing to a substantial
amount of available shelf space. A 24 hour cycle timer
for day/night temperature settings is included.
These chambers offer a full temperature range of 10°C
to 50°C. Our robust refrigeration system is reliable
for years of trouble-free operation at continuous 24/7
setpoint with no defrost cycle or temperature spikes.
Units are energy efficient with built-in foam insulation,
blower motor and refrigeration system, lowering
operating costs.
Caron’s earth-friendly gROD, Refrigeration on Demand,
efficiently manages power consumption and saves
electricity by delivering refrigeration on an as-needed
basis only.
The entire interior and adjustable, perforated shelves
are constructed of stainless steel, which is easy to
clean and durable for the life of the product.
Tight temperature control of ±0.1°C is achieved with
microprocessor-based PID controllers for excellent
stability and reliable, repeatable results.
Caron’s carefully designed, gentle horizontal airflow
system generates evenly distributed airflow across all
shelf locations.
Dual temperature display allows you to simultaneously
visualize setpoint and operating conditions.
optional lighting enhancements
The Plant Growth, Arabidopsis and Tissue Culture Chambers come standard with
cool white fluorescent lamps, which are configured based upon common industry
plant research equipment. However, we also offer four additional specialized lamp
alternatives that will maximize plant growth for your application. Lamp selections
include: Grow (LGHT306), Bloom (LGHT307), Blue (LGHT308) and Red (LGHT309).
Lamps are individually interchangeable and light packages consist of four lamps.
Grow lamps allow you to optimize natural plant growth by mimicking the sun’s
daylight rays with 6500K color temperature. Bloom lamps provide optimal light
spectrum (2900K color temperature) to produce abundant fruit and flowers.
To even further target plant growth, Caron developed new blue and red lamps to give your plants the exact
wavelengths they use to flourish and obtain energy. Chlorophyll, the critical molecule for photosynthesis, most
strongly absorbs light in the blue and red regions. Precisely matching
this perfect light wavelength allows plants to grow at the fastest,
Caron’s Chlorophyll-Matching Lamps
healthiest rate.
Blue lamps are most commonly used to foster faster flowering and
quicker fruit development. These lamps produce high quantities of
chlorophyll-absorbing light in the 420 nm range. Red lamps produce
high quantities of chlorophyll-absorbing light in the 660 nm range,
and are ideal for crops and plants at the end of their growing cycles.
Caron’s Blue Lamps
Caron’s Red Lamps
Chlorophyll
Amount of light absorbed
Depending upon the application, red and blue lights are typically
combined to create the optimum growing environment. By using
the light most effective for plants, no energy is wasted, and energy
consumption is drastically reduced over time. Caron’s red and blue
lamp options are unmatched by competitive offerings.
400
450
500
550
600
Wavelength of light (nm)
650
700
Plant Growth & arabidopsis
Optimized for Plant Growth
This chamber serves wide-ranging general plant growth
applications. High levels of light and abundant shelf space make
this chamber perfect for medium to large, leafy plants, including
cereal crops, legumes, shrubs and horticulture plants.
This design maximizes the growth area and space for plants, while
also minimizing the chamber’s footprint in your laboratory. Both
models offer two tiers of shelving.
Model
Plant Growth
Chamber
25 cu. ft.
440 µmoles/m2/s
Light Intensity
Growth Height (inches)
Shelf Area
Caron Model 6340 shown
Plant Growth
Chamber
33 cu. ft.
25.5”
27”
10 ft
2
Lamps per Tier
8
Number of Tiers
2
Lamps Total
16
Independent Circuits
2
Optimized for Arabidopsis & Algae
This is the ideal chamber for the growth of Arabidopsis thaliana,
algae in flasks, small seedlings and other plants requiring moderate
levels of light and modest growth height.
The chamber is designed to allow researchers to access, sample
and measure the plants, common daily tasks for the study of
Arabidopsis. The 25 cu. ft. model offers two tiers and the 33 cu. ft.
model offers three tiers of shelving standard.
Model
Arabidopsis/Algae
Chamber
25 cu. ft.
Arabidopsis/Algae
Chamber
33. cu. ft.
300 µmoles/m2/s
Light Intensity
Growth Height (inches)
20.5”
17”
Shelf Area
10 ft2
15 ft2
Lamps per Tier
6
Number of Tiers
2
3
Lamps Total
12
18
Independent Circuits
2
3
Caron Model 6341 shown
tissue culture & seed germination
Optimized for Plant Tissue Culture
The low shelf height and modest light levels offered by the Tissue
Culture Chamber make it ideal for cultivating plant tissue cultures in
petri dishes, small glass jars or other small apparatus.
Our gentle airflow, uniform temperature conditions, precisely
controlled (optional) humidity and well insulated chamber all work
together to eliminate condensation. The 25 cu. ft. model has five
tiers of shelving and the 33 cu. ft. model has six tiers of shelving.
Model
Plant Tissue
Culture Chamber
25 cu. ft.
150 µmoles/m2/s
Light Intensity
Growth Height (inches)
6.5”
7”
Shelf Area
25 ft
30 ft2
2
Lamps per Tier
2
Number of Tiers
5
6
Lamps Total
10
12
Independent Circuits
Caron Model 6342 shown
Plant Tissue
Culture Chamber
33 cu. ft.
1
Optimized for Seed Germination
The Seed Germinator is designed for incubation purposes, and is
especially suited for the development of plantlets and seedlings.
However, many applications exist for this product. The low profile,
side mounted LED lights are arranged vertically.
A substantial amount of usable shelf area is available due to the
number and spacing of shelves. The 25 cu. ft. model comes
standard with 12 tiers of shelving and the 33 cu. ft. model comes
standard with 15 tiers of shelving.
Model
Seed Germination
Chamber
25 cu. ft.
60 µmoles/m2/s
Light Intensity
Growth Height (inches)
Shelf Area
3”
Lamps Total
Independent Circuits
75 ft2
60 ft
2
Lamps per Tier
Number of Tiers
Seed Germination
Chamber
33. cu. ft.
n/a
12
15
n/a
1
Caron Model 6343 shown
Specifications & Optional Accessories
VWR Cat. No.
Light Intensity, µmole/m2/s
89207-774
89207-776
89207-778
89207-786
89207-788
89207-790
89207-798
89207-800
89207-802
89207-810
89207-812
89207-814
89207-780
89207-782
89207-784
89207-792
89207-794
89207-796
89207-804
89207-806
89207-808
89207-816
89207-818
89207-820
440
300
150
60
440
300
150
60
Light Type
Light Orientation
# Tiers (shelves)
Shelf Area
Grow Height
Fluorescent
LED
Fluorescent
LED
Horizontally above shelf
Vertically
on sides
Horizontally above shelf
Vertically
on sides
2
2
5
12
2
3
6
15
10 ft2
10 ft2
25 ft2
60 ft2
10 ft2
15 ft2
30 ft2
75 ft2
25.5”
(64.8 cm)
20.5”
(52.1 cm)
6.5”
(16.5 cm)
3”
(7.6 cm)
27”
(68.6 cm)
17”
(43.2 cm)
7”
(17.8 cm)
3”
(7.6 cm)
Temperature Range
10°C to 50°C (lights on)
Temperature Control
± 0.1°C
Temperature Uniformity
± 0.3°C (lights off)
Temperature Sensor
Interior Dimensions
3-wire RTD
32” W x 27” D x 52.7” H
(81.3 cm x 68.6 cm x 133.9 cm)
Interior Construction
Exterior Dimensions
Type 304, 2B Finish, Solid Stainless Steel
35.5” W x 33.3” D* x 77.1” H
(90.2 cm x 84.6 cm x 195.8 cm)
Exterior Construction
Work Space
32” W x 27” D x 65.7” H
(81.3 cm x 68.6 cm x 166.9 cm)
35.5” W x 33.3” D* x 90.1” H
(90.2 cm x 84.6 cm x 228.9 cm)
Cold Rolled Steel, Powder Coated
25 cu. ft. (708 Liters)
33 cu. ft. (934 Liters)
Shelf Construction
Type 304 Stainless Steel, Electro polished
Shelf Dimensions
29.25” W x 24.45” D (74.3 cm x 62.1 cm)
Model Name
VWR Cat. No.
Plant Growth
89207-774
89207-776
89207-778
89207-780
89207-782
89207-784
Arabidopsis/Algae
89207-786
89207-788
89207-790
89207-792
89207-794
89207-796
Plant Tissue Culture
89207-798
89207-800
89207-802
89207-804
89207-806
89207-808
Seed Germination
89207-810
89207-812
89207-814
89207-816
89207-818
89207-820
575 lbs.
575 lbs.
875 lbs.**
650 lbs.
650 lbs.
950 lbs.**
115V, 60 Hz,
16A
230V, 60 Hz,
10A
230V, 50 Hz,
8A
115V, 60 Hz,
16A
230V, 60 Hz,
10A
230V, 50 Hz,
8A
Shipping Weight
Electrical
NOTE: Specifications are subject to change without notice. *Add 2.75” for handle. **Includes export shipping crate.
Accessories Description (More accessories available at us.vwr.com.)
VWR Cat. No.
Humidity control from ambient to 85% RH.
89207-822
Blue light produces chlorophyll-absorbing light in the 420 nm range. Set of 4 lamps.
89207-828
Red light produces chlorophyll-absorbing light in the 660 nm range. Set of 4 lamps.
89207-830
Cool white 24W fluorescent standard lamp replacement kit. Set of 4 lamps.
89207-832
CO2 Control from 0 to 20% Precision IR-CO2 sensor. Not available with humidity control option.
89427-684
1013 Lit. No. 03726W