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AC2-4S8 Airstream® ClassII, Biological Safety Cabinet (S-Series), 1.2m

Reference: ESC-2010711

The Esco Airstream® Gen 3 Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (AC2) is an effective solution in providing operator, product and environmental protection. It also features stable and self-compensating airflow, despite building voltage fluctuations & filter loading. Certified to EN 12469, Esco Airstream® Class II Biological Safety Cabinet also has antimicrobial coating on all its external and internal painted surfaces for improved safety.

The AC2- S series Class II Biosafety cabinet features a one-piece stainless steel with coved corners for cleanability. The side capture zones and negative pressure side walls optimize containment.

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AC2-4S8 Airstream® ClassII, Biological Safety Cabinet (S-Series), 1.2m

Technical information

Section	Details
A. General Construction
External Dimensions	- Without Base stand: 1340 x 810 x 1400 mm (52.8” x 32.0” x 55.1”) - With Optional Base stand 711 mm (28”): 1340 x 810 x 2111 mm (52.8” x 32.0” x 83.1”)
Internal Work Area Dimensions	- 1220 x 580 x 660 mm (48.0” x 22.8” x 26.0”) - Area: 0.56 m² (6.1 ft²)
Working Opening	190 mm (7.5”)
Material	- Main body: 1.2 mm (0.05”) 18-gauge electro-galvanized steel with white oven-baked epoxy-polyester anti-microbial powder coated finish - Work Zone: Abrasion and corrosion-resistant 304 grade, 1.5 mm 16-gauge stainless steel with 4B finish - Side walls: 1.5 mm (0.06”) 16 gauge stainless steel, type 304, with 4B finish - ISOCIDE™ Antimicrobial Powder coating
Weight	230 kg (507 lbs) (Excluding optional stand)
B. Blower and Filtration
Blower	Equipped with one Direct Current Electronically Commutated Motor (DC ECM) - Low heat and low energy consumption offering 70% more energy savings
Auto-compensating feature	Adjusts blower speed to maintain optimum airflow in case of filter loading
Filter	Ultra-low Particulate Air (ULPA) / H14 filter with 99.999% efficiency at 0.3-0.1 μm
Airflow Velocity	Average inflow velocity of 0.45 m/s (90 fpm)
Air Quality	ISO 14644-1 Class 3
C. Control Panel and Electrical
Controller	Sentinel™ Gold Microprocessor Controller - Four-line LCD display - Soft touch keys for Blower, Light, and UV lamp with LED indicator
Modes	QuickStart Mode and Standby Mode
Timer	UV timer
Alarms	Audible and visual alarms
Electrical Requirements	Power rating: 220-240 V AC 50/60 Hz, 1 Ø
Power Consumption	160 W
Heat Dissipation	580 BTU/h
Lighting	Fluorescent lamp intensity: 1404 Lux
Optional UV Lamp	253.7 nm
D. Ergonomics
Servicing	Easy-to-service, all electrical components located at the back of the front panel
Control Panel	Centered and angled-down location of the control panel
Noise Emission	Low noise: 58.7 dBA (NSF/ANSI 49); 53.5 dBA (EN12469)
Optional Features	Ergonomic footrest and lab chair
Arm Rest	Angled arm rest for comfortable working position
Electrical Outlets	Easy-to-reach outlets located at the sides of the cabinet
Work Tray	Spill-containing single-piece work tray with large tray handles
E. Accessories	Support stand (Leveling feet or Caster wheels or Telescoping), Electrical Outlets, UV lamp, Service fixtures (Gas, water, etc.), IV Bars, Exhaust accessories (Air-tight damper, thimble exhaust collar, anti-blowback valve, tri-safe exhaust collar with alarm), Air-tight cable port, Footrest, Lab Chair, PVC arm rest, Pre-filter