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Infinity® Class II Microbiological Safety Cabinets (Australia)
The Esco Infinity Class II Biological Safety Cabinet (BSC), model FC2, offers superior protection to the cabinet operator, product and the environment. With over 20 years of experience in safety cabinet technology, the Esco FC2 cabinet brings you the optimum combination of safety, performance and serviceability with an enhanced ergonomic design.
Class II cabinets provide product, operator and environmental protection making them suitable for general microbiological work with agents assigned to biosafety levels 1, 2, and 3. With their diverse range of applications, class II cabinets are the most cost-effective systems on the market. The Infinity Class II BSC is designed, built and tested to comply with Australian Standard AS 2252.2 performance requirements and European Standard EN12469.
- Unique Dynamic Chamber™ plenum with angled filter delivers superb airflow uniformity with deviation no greater than 5% to 6% of average downflow, exceeding European Standard EN 12469 by more than three times.
- Negative pressure plenum surrounds contaminated positive pressure plenum; no fabric bags are used.
- Dual fan design for guaranteed safety. If one fan fails, operator protection is still maintained with only one fan running.
- Esco next-generation Sentinel™ microprocessor supervises all cabinet functions.
- A large easy-to-read digital display and ergonomically sized touchpad controls improve
user interface. - Fully closable, motorized sash provides an airtight seal for better safety when cabinet is inoperative overnight.
- The front sash is motorized for convenient 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 automatically against a closed-cell peripheral gasket to isolate the interior and prevent escape of contaminants during decontamination.
- Frameless, shatterproof sash is easier to clean, offers larger, unobstructed viewing area.
- Ergonomically angled front improves reach and comfort.
- Raised armrest maintains safety by preventing blockage.
- Esco ISOCIDE™ antimicrobial surface on all painted surfaces minimizes contamination.
- Downflow air sensor mounted in interior.
- Accuflow™ microprocessor speed controller maintains safe cabinet airflow despite supply voltage fluctuations.
- Integrated RFI and electrical noise filters eliminate interference with and from adjacent equipment.
- Low noise level <58dBA (1.2 meter (4') cabinet) is significantly quieter than conventional
cabinets. - Dual, long-life ULPA (per IEST-RP-CC001.3) filters for supply and exhaust airflow.
- Enhanced side-capture zones optimize containment.
- Independent exhaust sensor mounted exterior to work area.
- Single piece 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 and STERIS technologies.
| Model No. | Standards Complied | External Dimensions (mm) |
Internal Dimensions (mm) |
Airflow Velocity (Inflow) |
Airflow Velocity (Downflow) |
Electrical |
| FC2-4K1 | 220(fpm) | 82(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| FC2-6K1 | 2.20(fpm) | 82(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø |
Esco offers a variety of options and accessories to meet local applications. Contact
Esco or your local Sales Representative for ordering information.
Single Piece Work Tray
Available for applications where a sumped work surface is desired to contain spillage.
Must be specified when ordering.
Electrical Outlets and Utility Fittings
Support Stands
Cabinet Accessories
Esco or your local Sales Representative for ordering information.
Single Piece Work Tray
Available for applications where a sumped work surface is desired to contain spillage.
Must be specified when ordering.
Electrical Outlets and Utility Fittings
- Electrical outlet, ground fault, North America
- Electrical outlet, Euro/Worldwide
- Petcock (air, gas, vacuum)
- North America (American) style
- Euro/Worldwide style DIN 12898, DIN 12919, DIN 3537
Support Stands
- Fixed height, available 737 mm (29") or 838 mm (33"), ±38.1 mm (1.5")
- With leveling feet
- With casters
- Adjustable height, hydraulic range from 737 mm (29") to 838 mm (33")
- Manual or electrical lift
- With casters
- Telescoping height, nominal range from 737 mm (29") to 838 mm (33")
- Adjustable in 25.4 mm (1") increments
- Infinitely adjustable cradle stand, with casters
- Elevates to accommodate user preference for sitting or standing work surface height
- When lowered, permits movement through standard doorway
Cabinet Accessories
- PVC armrest
- Chemically treated, improves operator comfort, easy-to-clean, 711 mm (28") standard size
- Ergonomic lab chair
- Laboratory grade construction, meets Class 100 cleanliness; alcohol resistant PVC materials
- Adjustable height 395-490 mm (15.6"-19.3")
- Germicidal UV lamp
- Controlled by automatic UV lamp timer through Sentinel microprocessor control panel
- Emission of 253.7 nanometers for most efficient decontamination
- Lamp is positioned away from operator's line-of-sight for safety and proper exposure to interior surfaces
- Ergonomic foot rest
- Angled, helps maintain proper posture
- Adjustable height
- Anti-skid coating, chemical resistant finish
- IV Bar, with hooks
- Stainless steel construction
- Available for all standard cabinets
- Microscope viewing device
- Mounting and viewing pouch integrated into sash
- Factory installed; specify when ordering
- Ambient air is pulled through the perforations 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 remaining 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 stream protects against cross contamination within and throughout the work area.
- Near the work surface, the downflow air stream splits with a portion moving toward the front air grille, and the remainder moving to the rear air grille. A small portion of the ULPA filtered downflow 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% recirculation process is continued.
| STANDARDS COMPLIANCE | MICROBIOLOGICAL SAFETY CABINETS | AIR QUALITY | FILTRATION | ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
| EN 12469 | ISO 14644.1 Class 3, Worldwide AS 1386 Class 1.5, Australia JIS B9920 Class 3, Japan BS 5295 Class C, UK KS27030.1, Class M10,000, Korea IEST-G-CC1001,USA IEST-G-CC1002,USA |
IEST-RP-CC034.1, USA IEST-RP-CC007.1, USA IEST-RP-CC001.3, USA EN 1822, Europe |
IEC 61010-1, Worldwide EN61010-1, Europe UL 61010-1,USA CAN/CSA-C22.2 No.61010-1 |
