Infinity Class II, Microbiological Safety Cabinet
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1. 1 2 mm 0 05 18 gauge electrogalvanized steel with white oven baked epoxy polyester Main Body lsocide antimicrobial powder coated finish Cabinet Construction Work Surface 1 5 mm 0 06 16 gauge stainless steel type 304 with BA finish Side Walls and Drain Pan 0 9 mm 0 035 20 gauge stainless steel type 304 with 4B finish Cabinet Full Load Amps FLA 4A 7 8A 8A Electrical Optional Outlets FLA 5A 5A 5A 220 240V AC 50Hz 1 Cabinet Nominal Power 532 303 773 Cabinet BTU 1815 2740 2638 Net Weight 298 kg 657 Ibs 372 kg 820 Ibs 447 kg 985 Ibs Shipping Weight 352 kg 776 lbs 411 kg 906 Ibs 471 kg 1038 Ibs Shipping Dimensions 1520 x 920 x 1890 mm 1520 x 920 x 1890 mm 2120 x 920 x 1890 mm Maximum W x D x H 59 8 x 36 2 x 74 4 59 8 x 36 2 x 74 4 83 5 x 36 2 x 74 4 Shipping Volume Maximum 2 64 m 93 23 cu ft 2 64 m 93 23 cu ft 3 69 m 130 31 cu ft Noise reading in open field condition anechoic chamber Cabinet only excludes optional stand Infinity Biological Safety Cabinets Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet Microbiological Testing Esco performs testing in accordance with more than 10 of the world s most recognized standards for local regional and interna tional criteria Testing in our microbiology laboratory is conducted according to NSF49 EN12469 and JIS K3800 An NSF accredited biohazard cabinet field certifier is2. Infinity A Infinity Certified to DIN EN 12469 by T V NORD Infinity Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinet Model FC2 4A1 with optional support stand Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets The Industry s Premier Biological Safety Solution from Esco INity INF Negative pressure plenum surrounds contaminated positive pressure plenum no fabric bags are used Dual fan design for guaranteed safety If one fan fails minimal protection is still maintained with only one fan running lite Esco next generation Sentine supervises all cabinet functions microprocessor A large easy to read digital display and ergonomically sized touchpad controls im prove user interface Fully closable motorized sash provides an airtight seal for better safety when cabinet is inoperative overnight Integrated HPV port with convenient side access panel for Hydrogen Peroxide Decontamination Frameless shatterproof sash is easier to clean offers larger unobstructed viewing area Ergonomically angled front improves reach and comfort Multi piece work surface removal simplifies cleaning Single piece work surface with sump that contains spillage is also available as an option Raised armrest maintains safety by preventing blockage 2aainr Esco ISS lt LiDE antimicrobial coating on all painted surfaces minimizes contamination if g i ee el eee ee Available in 1 2 1 5 and 1 8
3. face decontamination e A recessed central area and stainless steel drain pan channel spills and prevent liquids from entering the lower filtration and blower systems Double Blower System Provides the maximum possible level of safety by enabling safe cabinet shut down in the event of a single blower failure ttt tf 2999999999585 9999995909999 95 0585099958595 PPZP BS SS eS eS eS eS eS eS es eS SS SS OS SS ES CS ES ES I ES CS ES ES ES OS SESS ES SES ES ES CS SES SES ESS EES 1A Under normal operation with both blowers operating 1a the supply blower creates a negative pressure surrounding the contaminated positive pressure plenum and pushes air across the supply and exhaust filters The exhaust blower boosts the air pressure through the exhaust filter to create better inflow and operator protection Dynamic Chamber Plenum Design I Negative pressure I Positive pressure The Esco triple wall design creates a Dynamic Cham ber plenum which surrounds contaminated areas with negative pressure preventing the possibility of contamination from leaks in filter seal gasket or cabinet structure The third wall conceals utilities e External surfaces are coated with Esco Isocide antimicrobial coating to protect against surface contamination and in hibit bacterial growth lsocide eliminates 99 9
4. 0 3 micron par ticles these provide better filtration capability than conventional H13 HEPA filters that have a typical efficiency of gt 99 99 for 0 3 micron particles Color coded indicator lamps display green for fan operation blue for fluo rescent lights and electrical outlet and orange for UV lamp ON caution Programmable automatic UV light timer simplifies operation enhances contamination control extends UV lamp life and saves energy CLASS Il BIOSAFETY CABINET Read all safety related instructions before use Operate unit continuously hor best performance Test certify this cabinet at least annually Csin je PR Ae eet Femen tare Pa biii Choality Certified Wara tug ramer Enlarged touchpad data entry buttons with tactile feedback permit control settings and access to diagnostics default settings and hierarchical menus Mini pleat Separatorless Filter left vs Conventional Aluminum Separator Filter right Esco cabinets use Swedish Camfil Farr mini pleat filters without aluminum separators to increase filter efficiency minimize the chance of leakage and to prolong filter life Filters include a lightweight alumi num frame for structural stability and elimination of swelling common to conventional wood frames e Filter assembly is constructed in accor dance with EN1822 requirements e The supply filter provides ISO Class 3 per ISO14644 1 clean air to the work surface in a gentle
5. 4 80 0 x 31 7 x 60 4 Internal Work Area Dimensions 1270x 610x670 mm 1570 x 610x670 mm 1870 x 610 x 670 mm WxDxH 50 0 x 24 0 x 26 4 61 8 x 24 0 x 26 4 73 6 x 24 0 x 26 4 2030 x 805 x 1535 mm DAGIEN Ea Oa 1420 x 805 x 1535 mm WxDxH 56 0 x 31 7 x 60 4 Internal Work Space Area 0 62 m 6 67 sq ft 0 77 m 8 29 sq ft 0 92 m 9 90 sq ft Tested Opening 200 mm 7 9 200 mm 7 9 200 mm 7 9 Working Opening 210 mm 8 3 210 mm 8 3 210 mm 8 3 0 48 m s 95 fpm AON Inflow T 0 53 m s 105 fpm at initial setpoint Velocity Downflow 0 35m s 70 fpm at initial setpoint Inflow 439 m h 258 cfm 543 m h 319 cfm 714 m h 420 cfm Downflow 929 m h 544 cfm 1147 m h 675 cfm 1367 m h 804 cfm Exhaust 437 m h 257 cfm 543 m h 319 cfm 714 m3 h 420 cfm Airflow Volume Required Exhaust With Optional 3 3 3 Te EA au Colar 654 m h 442 cfm 808 m h 547 cfm 1063 m h 640 cfm Static Pressure For Optional 48 P H 1P 24 in H 78 P 31 in H TRIS haut Collar 8 Pa 019 in HO 61 Pa 0 24 in H O 8 Pa 0 31 in H O Sound Emission Per EN 12469 57 dBA 57 dBA 57 dBA Typical 10 ULPA Filter Downflow gt 99 999 at 0 1 to 0 3 microns as per IEST RP CC001 3 USA Typical Efficiency gt 99 995 at MPPS as per EN 1822 H 14 EU Exhaust Fluorescent Lamp Intensity gt 1200 Lux 111 foot candles
6. HPV biological efficacy is independent of environmental variables whereas form aldehyde efficacy is dependent on such variables e HPV has a better penetration capacity resulting in a full decontamination of the cabinet The formaldehyde method is known to result in incomplete decontamination e HPV is more effective and rapid against bio logical organisms compared to formaldehyde e HPV requires approximately 4 7 hours for set up decontamination and tear down compared to a total of 12 15 hours needed to complete a formaldehyde decontamina tion process e HPV decontamination effectiveness is in dependent of temperature and humidity Formaldehyde requires temperature above 20 C and relative humidity above 65 e For information on the BIOQUELL and STERIS HPV methodologies contact Esco or your Sales Representative and ask for our HPV Decontamination Whitepapers KI Discus Containment Test According to EN 12469 2000 Operator Protection Esco is currently one of the few companies in the world equipped to perform the KI Discus test for our customers The KI Discus test is de fined in the European Standard for microbio logical safety cabinets EN12469 2000 as a test method for validating the operator personnel protection capabilities of the cabinet e The Kl Discus test shows excellent correla tion with the microbiological test method for operator protection and is useful for validating the actual containment
7. UV light Retrofit solenoid valve optional a ant Working Area Height 210 mm 8 3 9 47M lt j 18 Single piece stainless steel Kit provision E 11 HPV port o o Kalaa ew The combination of the Esco raised armrest and recessed 5 Standard IV Bar Retrofit Kit 12 Vacuum service fixture l work surface creates additional space within the working area provision optional 19 5 de tees le panel for than typically specified 6 Universal electrical outlet 13 Stainless steel armrest o i Maa oe r 1 2 and 1 8 meter 4 amp 6 14 Stainless steel single piece pene a al models two single outlets work tray optional in work zone 21 HPV inlet cover plate 15 Key switch 7 Exhaust fan Optional Exhaust Collar Positions for Thimble Ducting for FC2 Models 460 mm aBa m 250 mm 9 8 lt gt 9 8 gt E E E T il i g A D i 0 a ete eee T A Em E a BE RE Top View FC2 4A1 Top View FC2 5A7 1015 mm 40 0 E EF me j Em NO WO La i Side View All Sizes Top View FC2 6A1 e cc Q WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE General Specifications Infinity Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinets Model FC2 4A1 FC2 5A1 FC2 6A1 Nominal Size 1 2 meters 4 1 5 meters 5 1 8 meters 6 1725 x 805 x 1535 mm 56 0 x 31 7 x 60
8. a Indonesia Singapore E t 4 Esco Micro Pte Ltd Cert No 651076 gical Safety Cabinet_FC2_ Brochure_A4_vB3_01 12 Esco can accept no responsibility for possible errors in catalogues brochures and other printed materials Esco reserves the right to alter its products and specifications without notice All trademarks and logotypes in this material are the property of Esco and the respective companies 9010005_Biolo Hg E a PT Esco Bint Cert No an Indonesia 651333 E
9. available in house full time to supervise all testing work Harmless Bacillus Subtilis bacteria is used to challenge the cabinet then incu bated for 48 hours and the Colony Forming Units CFU are counted to determine the testing results Increased microbiological chal lenge tests with objects inside the cabinet work zone Bunsen burner external airflow disturbance and Human As Mannequin test adapted from Fume Hood development were performed to simulate real world conditions Personnel Protection Test The test objective is to evaluate the safety of the cabinet for the personnel operating on potentially hazardous samples in the cabinet work zone e A nebulizer containing 55 mL of 5 to 8 x 108 spores mL B Subtilis spores is placed inside the work zone 10 cm 4 behind the front opening sash e Target slit air samplers and impingers are placed outside the work zone to capture possibly escaping B Subtilis spores then the sample is incubated e Acceptance The number of Bacillus Subtilis CFU recovered from the agar plates shall not exceed 10 CFU per test Product Protection Test The test objective is to determine cabinet pro tection to the product samples inside the cabinet work zone from environmental contaminants e A nebulizer containing 55 mL of 5 to 8x 10 spores mL B Subtilis is placed at 10 cm 4 in front of sash window e Target agar plates are placed throughout the entire work surface e Acceptance The nu
10. cated on the cabinet prevents unauthorized use of the cabinet The motorized sash is controlled by an up down button A data output for remote monitoring and information management to meet FDA21CFR and other criteria is available contact Esco or your Sales Representative for details Two integrated temperature com pensated true airflow velocity sensors provide independent measurement of inflow and downflow velocities despite room temperature fluctuation All electronic parts are contained inside a plug and play module that permits easy exchange if required Microprocessor software updates are available from Esco for download via the Internet Sentinel functions are factory set to default ON or OFF depending on worldwide destination and local preferences Default settings can be user activated through the touchpad data entry access Esco Accuflow Microprocessor Based Speed Controller Conventional Speed Control Accuflow Input Voltage motor voltage fluctuation airflow fluctuation stable motor voltage stable airflow The Esco AccufloWe microprocessor speed controller maintains stable motor voltage and airflow despite building voltage fluctuations thereby assuring constant face velocity and downflow for optimum safety containment and protection ESCO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE _ ULPA filtered air _ Unfiltered potentially contaminated air E Room air Inflow air e Automatic start
11. ciency for particle sizes of 0 1 to 0 3 microns Infinity Series filters meet the IEST RP CC001 3 recommended practice for 0 0002 oor ee 0 0 05 0 10 0 15 0 20 0 25 0 30 0 40 Particle Size um Typical Penetration Infinity ULPA performance USA and EN 1822 for H14 performance EU 0 50 Biological Safety Cabinets Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet e Auto purge slots located at the front side walls eliminate eddy currents and dead air pockets in the critical area behind the sash window e The downflow supply filter is tilted proportionally to the cabinet front angle to direct more air forward to the front air grille e The inflow velocity downtlow velocity airflow path and intake geometry are precision tuned and tested to create an optimum air curtain on the front aperture this curtain maintains per sonal and product protection even in the unlikely event of a severe inflow or downflow imbalance that would compromise protection in a conven tional cabinet Integrated Filtration System Independent supply and exhaust filters provide 99 999 typical efficiency for particle sizes of 0 1 to 0 3 microns Infinity Series filters meet the IEST RP CC001 3 recommended practice for ULPA per formance USA and EN 1822 for H14 performance EU e ULPA filters per IEST RP CC001 3 are tested to a typical efficiency of gt 99 999 for 0 1 to
12. e height When lowered permits movement through standard doorway e Ergonomic foot rest Note Increases exterior dimensions Angled helps maintain proper posture Adjustable height Anti skid coating chemical resistant finish PVC armrest Chemically treated improves operator comfort easy to clean 711 mm 28 standard size e V Bar with hooks Stainless steel construction Laboratory grade construction Available for all standard cabinets meets Class 100 cleanliness alcohol e Microscope viewing device resistant PVC materials Mounting and viewing pouch Adjustable height 395 490 mm integrated into sash 15 6 19 3 Factory installed specify when ordering Robust Cabinet Construction and Enhanced Safety Features Built in HPV port for easy decontamination with Hydrogen Peroxide Service fixtures are offset for easier reach Standard cabinets include two fixture provisions on each sidewall Electrical outlets are mounted below service fixtures to minimize obstructions The one piece stainless steel side wall is radiused at corners and without crevices or joints facilitating cleaning Helpful for certifiers the hinged maintenance assembly opens to a fixed position on integrated gas spring struts providing front service access All key components with the exception of the motor blower assembly are mounted outside the air stream and away from contaminated air to permit service without decontamination The
13. educe heat improve comfort and conserve energy e The lamp delivers uniform lighting to the work surface for greater comfort reduced glare and improved productivity see Specifications e The front armrest is raised above the work zone to improve comfort and to minimize blockage of forward airflow perforations e The optional adjustable support stand provides work surface height control e The frameless sash eliminates blockage of operator s line of sight e A generous sash opening allows for easier access into the work zone provides Th f 4 4 ee ee ee ee ANNS 17 U ee 9999999995995 99 999999999999 99999999595559S59S95055 SSS eS eS SS ee ES OSES SS OS CIES E CS ES ES ES ES OSES CS ES OS SES SES OS ES ES ES SESE ESES SES ESES Low Inflow 1C If the exhaust blower fails 1c the supply blower continues to provide inflow to the cabinet and downflow to the work area The control panel warns of low inflow With the exhaust blower offline the cabinet maintains protection by maintaining inflow above 0 40 m s as required by EN 12469 ample room for transferring of small equip ment see Specifications e The sliding window can be fully opened to insert and remove larger instrumen tation and equipment Testing and Certification All components meet or exceed applicable safety requirements e Each cabinet is individually factory tested fo
14. ent pharma products ductless fume hoods in vitro fertilization workstations lab animal research products laboratory fume hoods laboratory ovens and incubators laminar flow clean benches and PCR products and instrumentation With the most extensive product line in the industry Esco has passed more tests in more languages for more certifications throughout more countries than any biosafety cabinet manufacturer in the world Esco remains dedicated to delivering innovative solutions for the clinical life science research and industrial laboratory community www escoglobal com Biological Safety Cabinets and Laminar Flow e Laboratory Fume Hoods e Laboratory Ovens Laboratory Incubators e PCR Thermal Cyclers e Microplate Shaker Incubators e Ultralow Freezers ESCO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE Esco Technologies Inc 2940 Turnpike Drive Units 15 16 e Hatboro PA 19040 USA Toll Free USA and Canada 877 479 3726 Tel 215 441 9661 Fax 215 441 9660 us escoglobal com usa escoglobal com Esco Micro Pte Ltd e 21 Changi South Street 1 Singapore 486 777 Tel 65 6542 0833 Fax 65 6542 6920 mail escoglobal com www escoglobal com Esco Global Offices Beijing China Kuala Lumpur Malaysia Manama Bahrain Guangzhou China Hanoi Vietnam Melaka Malaysia Mumbai India Philadelphia PA USA Salisbury UK Shanghai China Seoul Korea Delhi India Osaka Japan Manila Philippines Midrand South Africa Jakart
15. iminates the chance of mechanical wear and tear typical of a mechanical switch The laminated glass maintains containment if the sash is accidentally broken during cabinet operation The back of the sash can be easily cleaned by removing the sash track cover to swing up the sash glass ESEO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE Free Infinity b Operator Product and Environmental Protection Infinity Class Il Model FC2 delivers superior downflow uniformity than required by European Standard EN 12469 and provides protection from airborne contaminants to the operator product and the environment Model FC2 4A1 shown with optional height adjustable stand with casters and optional adjustable footrest Advanced Engineering The Esco Infinity Class Il microbiological safety cabinet includes a number of design and performance features not found on our popular Labculture series cabinets These include e An aerosol tight window for additional safety while the cabinet is inoperative e Double fan design guarantees safety in the event of the failure of one fan e Motorized front sash for one hand operation e Larger LCD display for easy monitoring of operational parameters e Reduced height permits cabinet instal lation for seated operation in standard 2 4 meter nominal lt 8 laboratory ceil ing height Cabinet shown on optional mounting stand with casters seated height work surface 711 mm 28 Ty
16. m protects against cross contamination within and throughout the work area e Dual permanently lubricated direct drive external rotor motor blowers ensure safety in the event of a motor failure e The external rotor motor design allows for optimum cooling of the motor during extended operations and ex tends the motor bearing life e The inflow and downflow balance is precisely established by two indepen dent Accuflow fan speed controls e The Accuflow microprocessor based speed controller maintains constant Stable airflow despite building supply voltage fluctuations e Built in RFI and electrical noise filters eliminate interference with adjacent instrumentation e An integral blower hour meter tracks operating life and aids in predictive main tenance planning Esco Centrifugal Fan with External Rotor Motor left vs Conventional Fan with Standard Motor right Infinity Esco Infinity cabinets use a combination of high performance scroll blowers supply and German made ebm papst permanently lubricated centrifugal motor blowers with external rotor designs exhaust Selected for energy efficiency compact design and flat profile the completely integrated exhaust blower assembly optimizes motor cooling with unified rotating parts and overall component balance for smooth quiet vibration free operation Weight is equally distributed to all bearings to extend bearing life transfer heat and maximize speed con
17. mber of Bacillus Subtilis CFU recovered from the agar plates shall not exceed 5 CFU per test Cross Contamination Test The test objective is to evaluate cabinet pro tection from cross contamination of samples placed simultaneously inside the work zone e Anebulizer containing 55 mL of 5 to 8 x 104 spores mL is placed against one of the work zone sidewalls e Target agar plates are placed 360 mm 14 away from the same side wall e Acceptance The number of Bacillus Subtilis CFU recovered on agar plates shall not exceed 2 CFU per test HPV Test Compliant Safer Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor Decontamination Compatibility Esco biological safety cabinets are Hydrogen Peroxide Vapor HPV compliant and decontam inatable cabinets tested with both BIOQUELL and STERIS patented processes HPV is a safer and more efficient alternative to conventional decontamination using formaldehyde CH 0 e HPV is non carcinogenic and odorless while formaldehyde is carcinogenic toxic and has pungent smell e If there is a gap on the cabinet sealing escaping HPV to the lab will decompose to become oxygen and water Escaping form aldehyde however is harmful to people in the lab Therefore HPV decontamination can be performed while people are work ing inside the lab while formaldehyde decontamination must be performed with no one present in the lab The HPV method improves safety productivity and reduces the time to seal the cabinet e
18. meter models 4 5 and 6 Shown with optional telescoping stand A E E ee eee All sizes are certified to DIN EN 12469 by TUV NORD Germany for safety and performance FC2 4A1 FC2 5A1 FC2 6A1 Infinity Biological Safety Cabinets Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinet mal supply voltage fluctuations Integrated RFI and electrical noise filters eliminate interference with and from adjacent equipment Low noise level 57 dBA in anechoic cham ber is quieter than conventional cabinets Dual long life ULPA per IEST RP CC001 3 filters for supply and exhaust airflow containment exterior to work area Single piece interior side and back wall construction Improved lighting is brighter more uniform and reduces glare Optional UV lamp operates on programmable timer HPV compliant and approved for safe decontamination using BIOQUELL technology The front sash is motorized for conven ient one hand operation The sash control is mounted on the front control panel Integrated sash proximity contacts sense proper sash position serve as an interlock for the UV lamp and activate an alarm if the sash is improperly positioned When fully lowered the sash seals auto matically against a closed cell peripheral gasket to isolate the interior and prevent escape of contaminants during decontamination Motorized Front Sash Assembly and Sash Seal The magnetic switch el
19. of surface bacteria within 24 hours of exposure e There are no screws in the front or sides to trap contaminants or complicate cleaning Service Fitting Access The cabinet is pre plumbed for easy installa tion when the optional gas and or vacuum fittings are ordered see Accessories e The Service fitting openings are offset for easier access 4 4 LARA aie ttt LT cn E a oo ee o G Low Inflow Downflow Fail 1B If the supply blower fails 1b downflow to the work area is suspended The control panel warns of low inflow and downflow failure The exhaust blower still can provide inflow and some containment to the cabinet e The External plumbing is concealed behind trim panels to preserve cabinet aesthetics e A normally closed gas solenoid valve automatically shuts off gas flow in the event of a cabinet alarm or unsafe condition Note The gas solenoid valve and plumbing are installed only when the optional gas tap is ordered Comfortable Ergonomic Design The cabinet is engineered for comfort utility value and safety e The angled viewing window and narrow profile front grille improves reach into the work area e The instant start 5000k fluorescent lamp operates on an electronic ballast to r
20. perfor mance of the cabinet on site e The Kl Discus takes only 45 minutes as opposed to 2 days for microbiological testing e Esco Infinity FC2 models are factory tested on a sampling basis using the KlI Discus method for operator safety LAA Esco builds quality from the inside out 11 Comprehensive Performance Testing At Esco Every Infinity model manufactured by Esco is individually tested documented by serial number and validated with the following test methods nflow downflow velocity PAO Aerosol challenge for filter integrity Airflow pattern visualization Flectrical safety to EC61010 1 Additional KI Discus containment and microbiological testing is performed on statistical sampling basis ESO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE 2 escoglobal com LIVE SUPPORT qi Biological Safety Products Containment Pharma Products Ductless Fume Hoods Carbon Filtration General Purpose Scientific Equipment Industrial Lab Equipment In Vitro Fertilization Products PCR Products Pharmacy Products Lab Animal Research Products Lab Thermostatics Products Lab Ventilation Chemical Fume Products Lab Furniture Powder Handling Products Since 1978 Esco has emerged as a leader in the development of controlled environment laboratory and pharmaceutical equipment solutions Products sold in more than 100 countries include biological safety cabinets compounding pharmacy equipment containm
21. pical Penetration A graphical interface indicates cabinet performance Display language can be user programmed for English German Italian and Spanish Indicators for filter life and UV life are reverse scaled from 100 to 0 and displayed on the LCD panel Enlarged multi line digital read out with alpha numeric display indicates all input status and alarm functions When programmed ON e the start up sequence confirms status with Air Safe and local time display e the Personal Identification Number PIN access restricts unauthorized adjustments e an airflow alarm warns of deviations from normal velocities Containment and Protection The Esco Infinity Class Il microbiological safety cabinet FC2 provides operator product and environmental protection against Biosafety Levels 1 2 and 3 This cabinet can be used for handling Biosafety Level 4 provided that the operator wears positive pressure sult e The airflow ratio of 65 recirculation to 35 exhaust increases operator pro tection beyond the 70 30 ratio of conventional microbiological safety cabinets e Inflow of room air enters the front air grille to establish operator protection room air does not enter the work zone preventing product contamination e Raised armrest prevents the likelinood of inflow grille blocking by operator s arms Esco Filter Efficiency Independent supply and exhaust filters provide 99 999 typical effi
22. r electrical safety e Documentation specific to each cabinet serial number is maintained on file e Tested to EN 12469 the renowned world standard for microbiological safety cabinets e Certified to DIN EN 12469 by T V NORD CERT GmbH FC2 4A1 FC2 5A1 FC2 6A1 e Contact Esco or your Sales Representative for site preparation information see Electrical Specifications Warranty The Infinity is warranted for 3 years exclud ing consumable parts and accessories e Each cabinet is shipped with a compre hensive User Manual complete with a report documenting all test procedures e Additional IQ OQ documentation is available upon request e Contact your local Sales Representative for specific warranty details or docu mentation requests ESO WORLD CLASS WORLDWIDE Microbiological Safety Cabinets Standards Compliance DIN EN 12469 Germany Accessories and Options Esco offers a variety of options and acces sories to meet local applications Contact Esco or your local Sales Representative for ordering information Single Piece Work Tray Available for applications where a recessed work surface is desired to contain spillage Must be specified when ordering Electrical Outlets and Utility Fittings e Electrical outlet Euro Worldwide e Petcock air gas vacuum Euro Worldwide style DIN 12898 DIN 12919 DIN 3537 The gas solenoid valve is installed when the gas petcock is ordered Support S
23. se include fluorescent lamps UV lamps electrical harnesses electronic boards and microprocessor control Panels enclosing potentially hazardous areas or components such as microbiological contamination or electrical shock are color coded red to warn service technicians The telescoping Dynamic Chamber plenum minimizes physical lifting and accelerates filter change when required Work area containment is maintained even when removable components are lifted out for cleaning The lower drain trough is a single piece fabrication with wide open angles and a channel to direct spills to the drain Biological Safety Cabinets Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinet Model FC2 Microbiological Safety Cabinet Technical Specifications at nr le l 00 O 3 9 tO 2 5 3 LN rs tO 12 z N tO 13 v a 14 p 1270 mm 1570 mm 1870 mm R 610 mm 24 J 6 50 0 61 8 73 6 1420 mm 1725 mm 2030 mm 55 9 67 9 79 9 805 mm 31 7 1 Exhaust filter 8 Electrical Electronics panel 16 Esco Sentinel microprocessor Access Opening Height All Model Sizes 2 Blower 9 Fluorescent light control system T T J estin enin el mm 3 Downflow filter 10 Gas service fixture with 17 Motorized sliding sash Aaa 4 Standard
24. tands e Fixed height available 737 mm 29 or 838 mm 33 38 1 mm 1 5 With leveling feet With casters Note The FC2 4A1 FC2 5A1 and FC2 6A1 cabinets were certified by TUV NORD only with thefixed height leveling feet support stands 29 and 33 Infinity Cabinet Accessories e Ergonomic lab chair Air Quality Filtration Electrical Safety EN 1822 Europe IEST RP CC034 1 Worldwide IEST RP CC007 1 Worldwide IEST RP CC001 3 Worldwide IEC 61010 1 Worldwide EN 61010 1 Europe UL 61010 1 USA CAN CSA C22 2 No 61010 1 ISO 14644 1 Class 3 Worldwide AS 1386 Class 1 5 Australia JIS B9920 Class 3 Japan Adjustable height hydraulic range e Germicidal UV lamp from 737 mm 29 to 838 mm 33 Controlled by automatic UV lamp Manual or electrical lift timer through Sentinel microprocessor With casters control panel Telescoping height nominal range Emission of 253 7 nanometers for from 737 mm 29 to 838 mm 33 most efficient decontamination Adjustable in 25 4 mm Lamp is positioned away from 1 increments operator s line of sight for safety and proper exposure to interior surfaces Note UV lamp intensity reduces over time and its effectiveness is subject to factors such as relative humidity in the cabinet ambient air temperature and microbial species in the work zone Infinitely adjustable cradle stand with casters Elevates to sitting or standing work surfac
25. trol Biological Safety Cabinets Class Il Microbiological Safety Cabinet Near the work surface the downflow air stream splits with a portion moving toward the front air grille and the re mainder moving to the rear air grille A small portion of the ULPA filtered down flow enters the intake perforations at the side capture zones at a higher velocity small blue arrows A combination of inflow and downflow air streams forms an air barrier that prevents contaminated room air from entering the work zone and prevents work surface emissions from escaping the work zone Air returns to the common air plenum where the 35 exhaust and 65 recir culation process is continued e To prevent fan damage a paper catch grille traps papers or towels that may drop down on the drain pan preventing them from being pulled into the column by fan suction Cabinet Construction Robust construction and enhanced safety features qualify the cabinet for the most demanding laboratory applications The cabinet is fully assembled and ready to install and operate when shipped e The interior sides and back wall are formed from a single piece of stainless steel with large radius corners to sim plify interior cleaning e The cabinet work zone has no welded joints to collect contaminants or rust e All stainless steel work surfaces are accessible for cleaning e Multi piece tray components are easily lifted and removed to encourage sur
26. up sequence will pre pare the cabinet for normal operation and advise when safe conditions are established e An administrator controlled PIN Per sonal Identification Number can be set to restrict access to main menu e The airflow alarm can be activated or deactivated depending on user prefer ence and nature of the work Consult your Esco Operating Manual or contact Esco or your Sales Representative for information on user preference pro gramming capabilities built into the Sentinel microprocessor platform Redundant Blower System The Infinity blower system is designed for high performance operation redundancy maximum energy efficiency and minimal maintenance Cabinet Filtration System Side capture zones Dynamic air barrier inflow and forward directed downflow air converge Ambient air is pulled through the perfo rations located towards the work zone front to prevent contamination of the work surface and work product The inflow does not mix with the clean air within the cabinet work zone Inflow air travels through a return path toward the common air plenum blower plenum at the top of the cabinet Approximately 35 of the air in the common plenum is exhausted through the ULPA filter to the room The remain ing 65 of the air is passed through the downflow ULPA filter and into the work area as a vertical laminar flow air stream bathing the work surface in clean air The uniform non turbulent air strea
27. vertical laminar flow for product protection e Modern separatorless mini pleat filter construction maximizes the filter surface area to extend filter life and eliminate possible filter media damage by thin and sharp aluminum separators used in con ventional HEPA filter construction e The exhaust filter traps biohazard par ticles acquired from the work surface before air is exhausted to the room offering operator and environmental protection e The exhaust filter media is protected from mechanical damage by an inte grated metal screen guard which is absent from conventional HEPA filters Sentinel Microprocessor Control Alarm Monitoring System The Esco Sentinel microprocessor based control system supervises operation of all cabinet functions e Continuous monitoring of cabinet air flow is displayed on a bright easy to read LCD panel The large display monitors operational parameters e The control panel is located on the center of the cabinet and angled down for easy access by the operator e A back up battery maintains alarm function for airflow power and pressure alarm in the event of a power failure Esco Next Generation Sentinel Microprocessor Control System 7he Sentinel microprocessor based control and alarm system supervises all cabinet functions Setpoints and other applications are user activated through touch pad programming access detailed in the Operations Manual A key switch lo
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