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Viva Universal Access Animal Containment Workstation, Model VA2-4A_. Universal Animal Containment Workstation The Safety Solution for Animal Research Laboratories

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Main Features Provides Class II biological safety cabinet protection. Unique Dynamic Chamber™ plenum delivers quiet, uniform airflow. Negative pressure plenum surrounds contaminated positive pressure plenum; no fabric bags are used. Long-life ULPA filters for supply and exhaust airflow. (IEST-RP-CC001.3) Sentinel™ microprocessor, programmable, supervises all cabinet functions. Frameless, shatterproof sash is easier to clean, offers larger, unobstructed viewing area. Ergonomically angled front improves reach and comfort. Angled supply filter matches cabinet profile to achieve best downflow...

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Touchpad data entry buttons permit control settings and access to diagnostics, default settings and hierarchical menus. Color coded indicator lamps display green for primary function (fan operation); blue for secondary function (fluorescent lights and electrical outlet); and orange for caution (UV lamp ON). Sentinel Microprocessor Control System, Programmable • The laminar airflow system creates a recirculating vertical flow of ISO Class 3 clean air across the work surface per ISO14644.1. • A large 305 mm (12") sash opening accommodates standard size animal cages, provides ample room for...

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Cabinet Airflow System A m b i e n t a i r p u l l e d t h r o u g h t h e perforations towards the work zone front prevents 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 40% of the air in the common plenum is exhausted through the ULPA filter to the room. The remaining 60% of the air is passed through the downflow ULPA filter and into the work area as a vertical laminar flow air stream...

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Model VA2 Universal Access Workstation Technical Specifications ACCESS OPENING 5. Electrical outlet Retrofit Kit™ provision (2 single outlets) 3. Angled downflow ULPA filter 6. Electrical / Electronics panel 14. Removable side panel for plumbing access 8. Plugged service fixture provisions 11. Esco Sentinel microprocessor (2 on each side wall) for gas / vacuum control system / nitrogen 12. Laminated glass sliding sash window 9. Stainless steel single-piece work tray 13. Stainless steel back wall and side wall 10. Stainless steel armrest 1. Exhaust ULPA filter The VA2 Universal Workstation...

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General Specifications, Universal Animal Containment Workstation Note to customer: Insert electrical voltage number into last model number digit_when ordering.Not Model Nominal Size Maximum External Dimensions with Support Stand (W x D x H) Internal Work Area (W x D x H) Average Airflow Velocity Airflow Volume ULPA Filter Typical Efficiency Sound Emission* Fluorescent Lamp Intensity >1200 Lux (> 111 foot-candles) measured at work surface level, zero background Cabinet Construction 1.2 mm (18 gauge) electrogalvanized steel with Isocide white oven-baked epoxy power coating Net Weight Cabinet...

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Importance Of Safety In Animal Containment Laboratories With the introduction of Viva Animal Containment Workstations, Esco applies decades of experience in clean air technologies to the animal research laboratory. Personnel involved in the care and use of research animals work in an environment that presents a number of unique hazards from several sources. • Hazards related to the equipment, materials and practices used in performing routine animal husbandry. • Hazards related directly or indirectly to animal contact. • Hazards related to the techniques or materials or biohazardous...

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Biological Safety Cabinets Compounding Pharmacy Equipment Containment / Pharma Products CO2 Incubators Ductless Fume Hoods In-Vitro Fertilization Workstations Lab Animal Research Products Laboratory Fume Hoods Laboratory Ovens and Incubators Laminar Flow Clean Benches PCR Products Ultralow Freezers 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, fume hoods, ductless fume hoods, laminar flow clean benches, animal containment...

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