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Biotech / Medical : New Brunswick Scientific Co., Inc. (NBSC) -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: scaram(o)uche who wrote (305)	10/28/2001 8:52:38 AM
From: scaram(o)uche	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 724

Automated Agar Sterilizer and Petri Dish Filler From the originators of automatic agar preparation and dispensing equipment comes the biggest advance in agar sterilizers - the 10 liter digital AgarMatic®. Microprocessor-controled, this automated instrument is engineered for high-speed sterilization of agar or nutrient broth with minimal lab supervision. On only 24" (60 cm), of bench space, the AgarMatic® can produce ready-to-pour, high-quality agar and no steam supply is needed. Just add water and dehydrated medium and set the automatic controls. In slightly over an hour, 1 to 10 liters of agar will be completely sterilized, cooled and maintained at a preset temperature, ready to be dispensed into plates, tubes or flasks while yu attend to other lab activities. FEATURES AND BENEFITS The only agar sterilizer built for complete steam-sterilization of the agar dispensing port and dip tube, above and below liquid level. Absolute vent filter cartridge repeatedely sterilzable in place by pressurized steam through the filter; readily replaceable. Prevents boiling and foaming of medium by maintaining positive pressure in vessel during heat-up and cool-down. Readily removable ASME-coded pressure vessel simplifies cleaning. Vessel design allows all but 15 mL of agar to be recovered. Thermally-actuated lid lock prevents physical contact with vessel during sterilization and cool-down. Magnetic drive eliminates seals on agitator shaft that can fail and cause contamination. Unique stirring paddle shortens sterilization cycle, reducing exposure of agar to high temperatures. Prevents carmelization, ensuring superior quality agar. Automatically adjusts heating and cooling cycles depending on agar volume to avoid temperature undershoot and overshoot. Self-diagnostic test assist in problem analysis. Analog and digital outputs facilitate data logging on 6-channel recorder or host computer. In-House Plate Preparation Made Simple Superior Quality Agar High quality agar is assured by the short exposure of heat-sensitive constituents of high temperatures. To enhance heat transfer and reduce heat-up and sterilization time, a special stirring paddle slowly sweeps the walls of the vessel, keeping agar in continuous motion. Further thermal efficiency is achieved in the water jacket which distributes heat uniformly to the medium. Thermally controlled jacket water eliminates hot spots and insulates the sterilizer vessel, helping to maintain precise sterilization and dispensing temperatures. Critical protection against thermal overshoot and undershoot is also acheived by the microprocessor controller which automatically adjusts the heating and cooling cycles depending on the volume of medium. Sterilization time and temperature may be varied depending on the application. Self-Diagnostic Safety Features Audible alarms and a flashing display provide many self-diagnostic messages to assist the operator in correcting any problems that should occur. Three self-diagnostic testing sequences are automatically performed for preliminary detection of any malfunctions. The first is an automatic self-test check of the system's power supply and cable connections initiated at startup. The second is a test for any agitation and temperature errors in the main control system, as well as in the thermally-actuated lid-latching mechanism. The third self-diagnostic test detects any aberrant heat-up and cool-down times, and determines the integrity of the entire system. Removable Sterilizing Vessel The medium sterilization chamber is an ASME-coded stainless steel pressure vessel that is water-jacketed to produce superior quality medium in less processing time. Easily removed from the console without tools, the sterilizer can be washed and cleaned in a sink whenever necessary. The headplate is mounted on a swivel and rotates 360º out of the way for easy access to the sterilization chamber (left). The ASME certified sterilization vessel (right) is readily removable for cleaning. ASME code stamp is shown on the side of the vessel. OPERATIONAL SAFETY FEATURES Component Function THERMALLY-ACTULATED LID LATCH Prevents physical contact with vessel during sterilization until heated surfaces have cooled down. PRESSURE-RELIEF VALVES Prevents excess pressure in outer and inner vessels; Ability to test integrity of pressure-relief valves in jacket and vessel. EXHAUST FILTER Absolute filter cartridge repeatedly sterilizable in place by pressurized steam. EXHAUST VENTING SEQUENCE Eliminates boiling and foaming of medium and sterilizes exhaust filter in place. HEATER THERMOSTAT High temperature limiting safety switch cuts out heater if maximum temperature is exceeded. MAGNETIC CIRCUIT-BREAKER Protects against electrical overload or short circuit. READY SIGNAL Alerts operator to dispense ready condition and for addition of heat-labile supplements. FUSE PROTECTION Individual protection of heater and drive motor in addition to main circuit-breaker. VESSEL CAPTIVE BOLTS Fool-proof closure of sterilizer vessel headplate achieved with manual bolts having insulated handles for ease of use. Automatic Dish Filling with the PourMatic The development of the self-stacking dish filler in 1980 has made it possible for thousands of laboratories the world over to automate the labor intensive operations of aseptic plate preparation. Thanks to the MP-1000 PourMatic®, up to 320 plates can be poured and stacked in about 20 minutes without operator intervention. When coupled to the AgarMatic sterilizer, hundreds of diagnostic plates can be prepared quickly and conveniently in only 44" (110 cm) of bench space with minimal lab supervision. The system not only saves time and labor, but also produces superior quality agar plates with virtually no contamination. Plates are processed at the rate of 15 dishes per minute, and high quality agar is further assured by the rapid pouring time as well as the slow stirring speed and shortened exposure to high temperature. In-house media making has become so simple today that laboratories can produce agar plates whenever needed without having to stockpile prepared plates for long periods, or to remelt unused agar. MP-1000 is an automated dish-filling system that produces high quality agar plates at low cost. In only 20" (52 cm) of bench space, this self-stacking automated dish filler pours up to 900 plates per hour or 320 plates per carousel. Without operator intervention, the PourMatic aseptically dispenses agar into 100 or 60 mm Petri dishes and stacks the sterile plates in a carousel for cooling. Coupled with the AgarMatic media sterilizer, diagnostic plates can now be produced automatically whenever needed, eliminating large inventories or refrigerated plates. Since PourMatic has a 15 year record of dependable operation, it has become a standard in clinical and Q.C. laboratories throughout the world. With a variety of technological advanced features, the MP-1000 ensures a high degree of reliability under continuous operation year after year after year. FEATURES AND BENEFITS In-house automated system pours and stacks 320 plates in 20 minutes (900 plates/hr). Dish filling operation is virtually unattended; signals alarm at end of process. Self-stacking dish filler aseptically dispenses measured amounts of sterile agar. Prepare fresh plates whenever needed and eliminate storage and delivery problems. Specialized plates prepared quickly on demand. Tubing loads in seconds with cam-action pump lever. Dispense volumes adjustable from 5 mL to 40 mL per plate. Optical sensing of dish position improves reliability and reduces maintenance. User keys-in actual dispensing volume. Programmed plate vibrations attain smooth, uniform and bubble-free agar. Dispense area protected by dust cover and germicidal lamp that eliminates contamination. Membrane-touch pad easily wiped clean. Needs only 20" (52 cm) of bench space. Easier clean-up with spill channel conveying waste to pull-out catch basin. Adaptable for pouring bi-plates with optional bi-plate dispensing kit. NEW FEATURES Dish carrier speed can be reduced for gentle transfer of larger volume plates without spillage and increased for rapid production rates. Tubing loads in seconds with single-pump lever - needs no screws or tools. User selected cooling time. Optional printer for plate coding with no increase in process time.

To: scaram(o)uche who wrote (305)	10/31/2001 5:33:09 PM
From: Crossy	Read Replies (2) \| Respond to of 724

Rick, thx for finding this link (to Air Sampler) - that is an unusual offering. IMHO not only targeted towards labs but this Air Sampler could be used in any office building, not ? If yes, the target market for NBSC would be far bigger. Whole domestic preparedness clout. Reminds me of OICO which makes those minicams that are used for on-site monitoring of chemical warfare decontamination facilities.. New market (basically to all corporate offices / physical presences) - that's what I call promising.. rgrds CROSSY