Bio-Rad

IPS Microplate Incubator

Dry-block microplate incubator with precise ±0.5°C temperature control — uniform, homogeneous incubation for up to four plates simultaneously.

Key Features

Homogeneous Dry Incubation for EIA Microplates

The Bio-Rad IPS is a dry-block microplate incubator designed to maintain a constant, homogeneous temperature inside the wells of a microplate during EIA incubation steps. It holds up to four 96-well microplates simultaneously, requires no water bath, and eliminates edge effects — ensuring consistent results across every well on every plate.

Incubates up to 4 × 96-well microplates simultaneously
Precise temperature control — regulated to ±0.5°C
Dry incubation — no water bath, no maintenance, no spillage risk
Eliminates edge effects with excellent temperature uniformity across the plate
Plastic cover prevents evaporation and environmental interference
Compatible with any standard 96-well microplate format
Compact bench-top footprint — 240 × 360 × 160 mm
No special installation or plumbing required

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Complementary Equipment: The IPS Incubator works as part of the Bio-Rad ELISA platform alongside the EVOLIS™ Automated EIA System, the PW 42 Microplate Washer, and the PR 4100 Microplate Reader.

Applications

Where the IPS Incubator Is Used

Precise temperature control during incubation steps is critical for sensitivity and specificity in all EIA-based assays.

Infectious Disease EIA

HIV, HBsAg, HCV, Syphilis — consistent 37°C incubation for optimal antigen-antibody binding kinetics

Autoimmune EIA Panels

ANA, Anti-dsDNA, ENA profiling — uniform plate temperature eliminates well-to-well variability

Blood Donor Screening

High-capacity 4-plate simultaneous incubation supports high-throughput donor screening batches

Manual ELISA Workflows

Essential incubation station for laboratories running manual ELISA protocols at 37°C or room temperature

Enzyme Conjugate Incubation

Controlled temperature step for secondary antibody and conjugate incubation — reduces non-specific binding

General Microplate Incubation

Open platform — suitable for any assay requiring controlled-temperature microplate incubation (30–40°C range)

Technical Specifications

IPS Incubator Specifications

Incubator Type	Dry-block (no water bath required)
Plate Capacity	1–4 × 96-well microplates simultaneously
Temperature Range	30–40°C
Temperature Accuracy	±0.5°C
Temperature Uniformity	Homogeneous across all wells — edge effects eliminated
Plate Compatibility	Any standard 96-well microplate format
Evaporation Control	Plastic cover included — prevents evaporation and environmental influence
Width	240 mm (9.4 in)
Depth	360 mm (14.1 in)
Height	160 mm (6.2 in)
Weight	7.2 kg (15.8 lb)