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Streamline® Class II Biological Safety Cabinets
Esco SC2 Class II Biological Safety Cabinets provide optimum performance at an economical price. The cabinet performance is continuously monitored and controlled by our user-friendly Sentinel™ Delta control system, allowing you, the user, a safe and reliable working environment. The angled front and glass side windows provide an ergonomic work environment for the user. SC2 is the lowest cost EN certified Class II Biological Safety Cabinet on the world market.
Containment and Protection
Integrated Filtration System
Independent supply and exhaust filters provide 99.99% typical efficiency for particle sizes of 0.1 to 0.3 microns. Airstream filters meet the IEST-RP-CC001.3 recommended practice for HEPA performance (USA), and EN 1822 for H13 performance (EU).
User-Friendly Control System
The user-friendly Esco Sentinel Delta™ microprocessor-based control system, fitted in the SC2 cabinet, supervises the operation of all cabinet functions. The controls are configurable to meet user requirements. Enhanced features promote cabinet usability.
- A combination of a supply HEPA filter and an exhaust HEPA filter creates a fully integrated performance envelope for product, operator and environmental protection.
- Inflow of room air enters the front air grille to establish operator protection; room air does not enter the work zone, preventing product contamination.
- A raised armrest prevents the likelihood of inflow grille blocking by operator’s arms.
- The inflow velocity, downflow velocity, air flow path, and intake geometry are precision tuned and tested to create an optimum air curtain on the front aperture. This curtain maintains operator and product protection even in the unlikely event of a severe inflow or downflow imbalance that would compromise protection in a conventional cabinet.
- The SC2 series meets the requirements of the European Standard EN 12469 for microbiological safety cabinets.
Integrated Filtration System
Independent supply and exhaust filters provide 99.99% typical efficiency for particle sizes of 0.1 to 0.3 microns. Airstream filters meet the IEST-RP-CC001.3 recommended practice for HEPA performance (USA), and EN 1822 for H13 performance (EU).
- HEPA filters (per IEST-RP-CC001.3), are tested to a typical efficiency of >99.99% for 0.1 to 0.3 micron particles.
- Modern separator-less 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 conventional HEPA filter construction.
- The filter assembly is constructed in accordance with EN 1822 requirements.
- The supply filter provides ISO Class 4 (per ISO 14644.1) clean air to the work surface in a gentle vertical laminar flow for product protection.
- The exhaust filter traps biohazard particles acquired from the work surface before air is exhausted to the room, offering operator and environmental protection.
- The exhaust filter media is protected from mechanical damage by an integrated metal screen guard, which is absent from conventional HEPA filters.
User-Friendly Control System
The user-friendly Esco Sentinel Delta™ microprocessor-based control system, fitted in the SC2 cabinet, supervises the operation of all cabinet functions. The controls are configurable to meet user requirements. Enhanced features promote cabinet usability.
- Accurate true airflow velocity sensing technology measures all critical cabinet airflow parameters allowing superior monitoring. Temperature compensated sensor ensures increased accuracy.
- Solid state variable speed controllers offer superior control over conventional “step” controllers.
- A bright, easy-to-read, LCD display provides continuous monitoring of cabinet airflow.
- An additional UV-interlock ensures that the optional UV lamp is deactivated when the sash is not fully closed.
| Model No. | Standards Complied | External Dimensions (mm) |
Internal Dimensions (mm) |
Airflow Velocity (Inflow) |
Airflow Velocity (Downflow) |
Electrical |
| SC2-4A1 | 90(fpm) | 61(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| SC2-4A2 | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø | |||||
| SC2-6A1 | 90(fpm) | 61(fpm) | 220-240V,AC, 50Hz,1ø | |||
| SC2-6A2 | 110-120V,AC, 60Hz,1ø |
Accessories and Options - Esco offers a variety of options and accessories to meet local applications. Contact Esco or your local Sales Representative for ordering information.
- Support stands
- Electrical outlet, ground fault, North America
- Electrical outlet, Europe / Worldwide
- Service fixture (air, gas, vacuum)
- Germicidal UV lamp
- PVC armrest
- Ergonomic lab chair
- 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.
- 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 | CABINET PERFORMANCE | AIR QUALITY | FILTRATION | ELECTRICAL SAFETY |
| EN 12469:2000, Europe | ISO 14644.1 Class 4, Worldwide IEST-G-CC1001, USA IEST-G-CC1002, USA |
EN-1822 (H13), Europe IEST-RP-CC001.3, Worldwide IEST-RP-CC007.1, Worldwide IEST-RP-CC034.1, Worldwide |
UL 61010-1, USA CAN/CSA-22.2, No.61010-1 EN 61010-1, Europe IEC61010-1, Worldwide |
