{"id":315,"date":"2021-02-22T22:32:56","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T21:32:56","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/bioreactor.kayser.it\/?page_id=315"},"modified":"2021-05-19T10:49:55","modified_gmt":"2021-05-19T08:49:55","slug":"experiment-containers","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/?page_id=315","title":{"rendered":"Experiment Containers"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"315\" class=\"elementor elementor-315\" data-elementor-settings=\"[]\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-section-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7c4722f elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7c4722f\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-8a5c0f4\" data-id=\"8a5c0f4\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-688af5a elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"688af5a\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><p>Several Experiment Containers have been developed by Kayser Italia to host the experiments Units inside the KUBIK incubator. These containers provide a mechanical, electrical and data interface with the platform. They also provide the Levels of Containment required by the Safety rules to be applied for experiments flying on board the ISS. Different shapes and volumes of containers have been designed and are therefore available to accommodate a variety of different Experiment Hardware. They can host either Experiment Hardware made by Kayser Italia or provided by the Customer.<\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-9dfdce0 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"9dfdce0\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-fbc109d\" data-id=\"fbc109d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7d95720 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7d95720\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h1>KIC-SLA-E3W<\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/images\/KIC-SLA-E3W-01.png\" alt=\"\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The KIC-SLA-E3W is a further expanded version of KIC-SL-E, featuring semipermeable membrane for gas exchange and a transparent window that allows the direct observation of the experiment inside it. The KIC-SLA-E3W provides an increased internal volume for the experiment accommodation maintaining the same mechanical interfaces and locking mechanism for insertion in small racks. In case the membranes are not required,containers without them can be provided.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>\u00a0KIC-SLA-E3W is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. It is composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is placed) and a cover. The main body features the electrincal interface connector, the locking mechanism and the semipermeable membranes for gas exchange. The cover instead is composed by a metallic frame and a transparent large window allowing the observation of the internal volume without opening any cover. The KIC-SLA-E3W external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and\/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-SLA-E3W provides one Level of Containment (LoC) and is is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-SLA-E3W is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Levels of Containment<\/td>\n<td>(LoC) 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Envelope<\/td>\n<td>\u00a098x62x41 mm (LxWxH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>85x42x37 mm\u00a0 (LxWxH) \u2013 for EU accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Container Mass<\/td>\n<td>110 grams (standard electrical connector included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical Connector\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>17 contacts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operative Temperature<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0-0.5 \u00b0C to +46 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crew Handling<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Flight Opening\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operations<\/td>\n<td>Automatic experiment execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Additional Detailed information available on request\u00a0<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>QUALIFICATION STATUS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Progress \u2013 Soyuz \u2013 Dragon \u2013 Cygnus<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Manned Missions (ISS &#8211; Soyuz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:separator --><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-3658d39 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"3658d39\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-2c1a1c6\" data-id=\"2c1a1c6\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2463a71 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"2463a71\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h1>KIC-SL<\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":316,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-316 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-1.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"205\" height=\"187\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>DESCRIPTION<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The KIC-SL is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. It composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is placed) and a cover. The KIC-SL external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and\/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-SL provides one Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-SL is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-SL is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today including Chinese Shenzhou.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Levels of Containment<\/td>\n<td>(LoC) 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Envelope<\/td>\n<td>98x62x23 mm (LxWxH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>82x42x21 mm\u00a0 (LxWxH) \u2013 for EU accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal volume<\/td>\n<td>72 ml (whole available volume is \u224884 ml)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Container Mass\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>66 grams (standard electrical connector included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical Connector\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>17 contacts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operative Temperature<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0-5 \u00b0C to +45 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-80 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crew Handling<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Flight Opening<\/td>\n<td>NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operations<\/td>\n<td>Automatic experiment execution\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Additional Detailed information available on request.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>QUALIFICATION STATUS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Progress \u2013 Soyuz \u2013 Dragon \u2013 Shenzhou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Manned Missions (ISS &#8211; Soyuz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>FIGURES<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":317,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-317 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"112\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":318,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-318 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-3.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"166\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:separator --><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-15a0f31 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"15a0f31\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5fd52d8\" data-id=\"5fd52d8\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-d0ff0f0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"d0ff0f0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h1>KIC-DL-E<\/h1>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":319,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-319 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-4.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"165\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>MAIN FEATURES<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The KIC-DL-E is the \u201cexpanded\u201d version of KIC-DL with larger dimensions. It provides increased internal volume for the experiment accommodation maintaining the same mechanical interfaces and locking mechanism for insertions in small racks. The KIC-DL-E is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. It composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is placed) and a cover. The KIC-DL-E external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and\/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-DL-E provides two Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-DL-E is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-DL-E is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Levels of Containment<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0(LoC) 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Envelope\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a098x62x33 mm (LxWxH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>78x40x31 mm\u00a0 (LxWxH) \u2013 for EU accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal volume\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>97 ml (whole available volume is \u2248114 ml)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Container Mass<\/td>\n<td>91 grams (standard electrical connector included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical Connector<\/td>\n<td>17 contacts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operative Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-5 \u00b0C to +45 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crew Handling<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Flight Opening<\/td>\n<td>NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operations<\/td>\n<td>Automatic experiment execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Additional Detailed information available on request.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>QUALIFICATION STATUS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Progress \u2013 Soyuz \u2013 Dragon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Manned Missions (ISS &#8211; Soyuz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>\u00a0FIGURES<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":320,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-320 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-5.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"124\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:separator --><\/p><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-2219385 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"2219385\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-9c71d82\" data-id=\"9c71d82\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-dcef803 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"dcef803\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>KIC-DL<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":323,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-323 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-8.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"224\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>MAIN FEATURES<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The KIC-DL is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. It composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is placed) and a cover. The KIC-DL external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and\/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-DL provides two Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-DL is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-DL is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Levels of Containment\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>(LoC) 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Envelope<\/td>\n<td>98x62x23 mm (LxWxH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>\u00a078x40x21 mm\u00a0 (LxWxH) \u2013 for EU accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal volume\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>66 ml (whole available volume is \u224880 ml)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Container Mass<\/td>\n<td>80 grams (standard electrical connector included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical Connector\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>17 contacts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operative Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-5 \u00b0C to +45 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crew Handling<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Flight Opening<\/td>\n<td>NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operations<\/td>\n<td>Automatic experiment execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><br \/>\u00a0Additional Detailed information available on request.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>QUALIFICATION STATUS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Progress \u2013 Soyuz \u2013 Dragon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QIALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Manned Missions (ISS &#8211; Soyuz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>FIGURES<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":321,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-321 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-6.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"112\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":322,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-322 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-7.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"166\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-a38f605 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"a38f605\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-6fea41d\" data-id=\"6fea41d\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-73e34e0 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"73e34e0\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>KIC-SLC<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":324,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-324 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-9.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"302\" height=\"177\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>DESCRIPTION<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The KIC-SLC is the \u201cspider\u201d version of KIC-SL with no electrical interface connector. It provides the same external mechanical interfaces and locking mechanism for insertions in small racks. The KIC-SLC is composed by an empty main body and a lateral cover that can be opened in flight by the crew (if required by the experiment protocol). The KIC-SLC is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. External and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee corrosion resistance. The KIC-SLC (when cover is closed) provides one Level of Containment (LoC). In its standard configuration the KIC-SLC is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Levels of Containment<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0(LoC) 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Envelope\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>92x62x20 mm (LxWxH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>\u2248 80x40x20 mm\u00a0 (LxWxH) \u2013 for EU accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal volume\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u2248 64 ml<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Container Mass<\/td>\n<td>64 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical Connector<\/td>\n<td>NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operative Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-5 \u00b0C to +45 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crew Handling<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Flight Opening<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operations<\/td>\n<td>Manual experiment execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>Additional Detailed information available on request.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Progress \u2013 Soyuz \u2013 Dragon<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Manned Missions (ISS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>FIGURES\u00a0<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":325,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-325 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-10.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"249\" height=\"233\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-f129dc6 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"f129dc6\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-c5b0d10\" data-id=\"c5b0d10\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6272d68 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"6272d68\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><h2>KIC-SL-E<\/h2>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":327,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-327 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-12.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"246\" height=\"173\" \/><\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>MAIN FEATURES<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p>The KIC-SL-E is the \u201cexpanded\u201d version of KIC-SL with larger dimensions. It provides increased internal volume for the experiment accommodation maintaining the same mechanical interfaces and locking mechanism for insertions in small racks. The KIC-SL-E is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. It composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is placed) and a cover. The KIC-SL-E external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and\/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-SL-E provides one Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-SL-E is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-SL-E is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today including Chinese Shenzhou.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Levels of Containment<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0(LoC) 1<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Envelope\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u00a098x62x33 mm (LxWxH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>\u00a082x42x31 mm\u00a0 (LxWxH) \u2013 for EU accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal volume\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>107 ml (whole available volume is \u2248121 ml)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Container Mass<\/td>\n<td>72 grams (standard electrical connector included)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical Connector<\/td>\n<td>17 contacts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operative Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-5 \u00b0C to +45 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crew Handling<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Flight Opening<\/td>\n<td>NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operations<\/td>\n<td>Automatic experiment execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph --><\/p>\n<p><br \/>\u00a0Additional Detailed information available on request.<\/p>\n<p><!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>QUALIFICATION STATUS<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Progress \u2013 Soyuz \u2013 Dragon \u2013 Shenzhou<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QIALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Manned Missions (ISS &#8211; Soyuz)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<p><!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} --><\/p>\n<h3>FIGURES<\/h3>\n<p><!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":326,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} --><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-326 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-11.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"151\" height=\"124\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-7529fb84 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"7529fb84\" data-element_type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-row\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-5dd9d4fe\" data-id=\"5dd9d4fe\" data-element_type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3c35ee56 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3c35ee56\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-text-editor elementor-clearfix\"><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<h2>KIC-DLM<\/h2>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":330,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-330 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-15.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"264\" height=\"276\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>DESCRIPTION<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>The KIC-DLM is the \u201cmagnum\u201d version of KIC class of containers with electrical interface connector. It is provided of a proprietary mechanical interface and locking mechanism for insertions on a dedicated platform. The unit is qualified for crew operations on ISS that can insert and remove each KIC-DLM from the platform. The KIC-DLM is composed by a main body (where the electrical interface connector is located) and the top cover (fixed by bolts to main body). The KIC-DLM is made of certified material with excellent mechanical and chemical structural properties. Its external and internal surfaces undergone appropriate treatment to guarantee electrical isolation and\/or corrosion resistance. The KIC-DLM provides two Level of Containment (LoC). The KIC-DLM is provided with a standardized electrical connector that allows its use on existing facilities or equipment available on ISS. Alternative connectors can be implemented on request. In its standard configuration the KIC-DLM is fully qualified for manned missions and for many of the carriers available today.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>HARDWARE SPECIFICATIONS<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Levels of Containment<\/td>\n<td>\u00a0(LoC) 2<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>External Envelope\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>127x112x116 mm (LxWxH)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal Dimensions<\/td>\n<td>\u2248 102x101x97 mm\u00a0 (LxWxH) \u2013 for EU(s) accommodation<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Internal volume\u00a0<\/td>\n<td>\u2248 1 liter (whole available volume is \u2248 0.95 liters)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Container Mass<\/td>\n<td>512 grams<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Electrical Connector<\/td>\n<td>15 contacts<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operative Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-5 \u00b0C to +45 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Storage Temperature<\/td>\n<td>-80 \u00b0C (qualified)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Crew Handling<\/td>\n<td>YES<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>In-Flight Opening<\/td>\n<td>NO<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Operations<\/td>\n<td>Automatic experiment execution<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:paragraph -->\n<p>Additional Detailed information available on request.<\/p>\n<!-- \/wp:paragraph --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>QUALIFICATION STATUS<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:table -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\">\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Progress \u2013 Soyuz \u2013 Dragon \u2013 ATV &#8211; HTV<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>QUALIFIED FOR<\/td>\n<td>Manned Missions (ISS)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:table --><!-- wp:heading {\"level\":3} -->\n<h3>FIGURES<\/h3>\n<!-- \/wp:heading --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":329,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-329 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-14.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"139\" height=\"189\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><!-- wp:image {\"id\":328,\"sizeSlug\":\"large\",\"linkDestination\":\"none\"} -->\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-328 size-full\" src=\"http:\/\/www.bioreactorexpress.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/image-13.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"148\" height=\"154\" \/><\/figure>\n<!-- \/wp:image --><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Several Experiment Containers have been developed by Kayser Italia to host the experiments Units inside the KUBIK incubator. These containers provide a mechanical, electrical and data interface with the platform. They also provide the Levels of Containment required by the Safety rules to be applied for experiments flying on board the ISS. 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