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Airstream®
Airstream® NSF 49 UL 61010 NSF 49 UL 61010
Airstream® Reliant Class Il Type A2 Airstream® Class Il Type A2
Biosafety Cabinet, Model AR2-4S9 Biosafety Cabinet, Model AC2-4S9-NS
(for US, Taiwan, and Canada market only)

Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinets

The World’s Leading Energy-Efficient, Quiet, and
Ergonomic Biosafety Cabinet
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RS 232 Serial Interface Port

and Voltage Relay Contact
(Not Applicable for AR2)
Send operational information to
Building Management System (BMS)
Zero Volt Relay Contact to turn ON/
OFF exhaust blower and signal the
building alarm

Esco AC2 15:34

Airflow: OK Sash: OK
I: 0.53 m/s D: 0.30 m/s
Socket: ON

SentinelTM Gold Microprocessor Controller (for AC2)

Displays all safety information on one screen
Centered and angled down for easy reach & viewing
Selectable Quickstart mode for fast operation

Rocker Switches and Pressure Gauge (for AR2)

Easy to use switches
Displays filter loading status
Manually adjustable UV timer

Single-Piece Wall
Easy to reach service fixture and outlets
Large radius for easy cleaning

Single-piece Work Tray

Recessed to contain spillage
Sloped perimeter that’s easy to wipe

Available in 0.9, 1.2, 1.5 and 1.8 meter width (3', 4’ 5’ and 6')

Raised Arm Rest

Helps prevent grille blocking
Comfortable working posture

NSF 49 UL 61010
Airstream® / Airstream®
Class II Type A2 • Biological Safety Cabinet
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Airflow Sensor (Not Applicable for AR2)

Monitors real-time airflow for safety
Alert the user if airflow is insufficient

Energy-Efficient DC ECM Motor

The leading energy efficient Class II Type A2
Biosafety Cabinet in the world with 70% Energy
savings compared to AC motor
Stable airflow, despite building voltage fluctuations
& filter loading
Stand by mode to further reduce power
consumption by 60%

ULPA Filter
10x Filtration efficiency of HEPA filter
Creates ISO Class 3 work zone instead of industry-standard ISO Class 5

Dynamic Chamber
Blower plenum and side walls are surrounded
by negative pressure
Prevent contaminants from escaping outside

Angled Sash
5° angled front to optimize user comfort,
Positive pressure
reduce glare and maximize reach into the
Negative pressure
work area

Powder Coat
Silver-ion impregnated powder coat
Inhibit microbial growth to improve
safety

Removable Paper Catch

Easy to clean
Optional pre-filter can be fitted

Certification
Biosafety Cabinets Air Quality Filtration Electrical Safety

Standards ISO 14644.1, Class 3, Worldwide EN-1822 (H14), Europe UL-61010A-1, USA
Compliance JIS B9920, Class 3, Japan IEST-RP-CC001.3, USA CSA22.2, No.1010-192, Canada
NSF / ANSI 49 NSF*
JIS BS5295, Class 3, Japan IEST-RP-CC007, USA EN-61010-1, Europe
US Fed Std 209E, Class 1 USA IEST-RP-CC034.1, USA IEC61010-1, Worldwide
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Cabinet Filtration System Performance Envelope Test of AC2-NS

Ambient air is pulled through front 0 20 40 60 80 100 120 fpm
grille to create inflow, without going 0.80 160
into the work surface. Inflow is joined m/s fpm
by half of the downflow, to create front
air curtain that is fine-tuned to create 0.70 140
a large performance envelope. The
combined air stream travels through
0.60 120
the back air column towards the blower.

Inflow Velocity
Approximately 1/3 of the air in Nominal
0.50 60, 105 fpm 100
the common plenum is exhausted
through the ULPA filter to the room. (0.30, 0.53 m/s)
The remaining 2/3 of the air is passed 0.40 80
through the downflow ULPA filter
and into the work area as a vertical
laminar flow air to create ISO Class 0.30 60
3 work surface and prevents cross
contamination. 0.20 40
Near the work surface, the downflow
splits. About Half goes to the front 0.10 20
grille, and half goes to the rear grille.
A small portion enters the the side 0 0
capture zones to prevent dead air
corners (small blue arrows) 0 0.10 0.20 0.30 0.40 0.50 0.60 m/s

ULPA-filtered air The design was optimized to give large Downflow Velocity
performance envelope, that provides
Unfiltered / potentially contaminated air
operator and product protection at Nominal Airflow NO Personnel /
Room air / Inflow air wide Inflow and Downflow variation Product Protection
from the Nominal point. Personnel / Product Protection
Area of NO Personnel
Area of Personnel and and Product Protection
Product Protection
Dynamic air barrier, where inflow and
forward-directed downflow air converge

AC-NS Biological Safety Cabinet Engineering Drawing

Dynamic air barrier, where inflow and
forward-directed downflow air converge
1. Airflow Sensor 12. Energy-efficient T5 Fluorescent Lamps
1 2. Free Relay Contact 13. IV Bar Retrofit Kit Provision
3. RS232 Port 14. Steris VHP / Bioquell HPV Provision (Optional)
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4. Power Inlet 15. 1 x Vacuum Service Fixture
4 3 5. Esco SentinelTM Gold Microprocessor 16.Duplex GFCI Electrical Outlets (1 on each side)
Control System 17. Stainless Steel Arm Rest
4 6. Tempered Glass Sliding Sash Window 18. Drain Hole
7. Ergonomic Sash Handle 19. Exhaust ULPA Filter
8. Single Piece Stainless Steel Work Tray 20. DC ECM Blower
9. Electrical Panel (Self-compensating & Lower Noise)

10. Curved Front Panel 21. Downflow ULPA Filter

11. Control Panel 22. Paper Catch

Máx opening
485 mm

19
(19.1”)

9
20

10

11
21
1400 (54.7”)

5 12

13

6
660 mm (26”)

14

15
7
16
8 22
17

580 mm (22.8”)
18
915 mm / 1220 mm / 1525 mm / 1830 mm (36” / 48” / 60” / 72”)
753 mm (29.6”)

1035 mm / 1340 mm / 1645 mm / 1950 mm (40.7 / 52.8” / 64.8” / 76.8”) 809 mm (31.9”)

Note: The dimensions of the Side Wall and Work Tray, Fan System, Filters,
and Control System can be customized as required.

Airstream® / Airstream®
Specifications of the same model may vary in different countries. For
further details, please contact your local Esco office.

Class II Type A2 • Biological Safety Cabinet

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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS OF AC2-NS

AC2-3S8-NS AC2-4S8-NS AC2-5S8-NS AC2-6S8-NS

2010946 2010747 2010978 2010963

AC2-3S9-NS AC2-4S9-NS AC2-5S9-NS AC2-6S9-NS

Model 110-130VAC 50/60Hz
2010945 2010752 2010977 2010925

AR2-3S9 AR2-4S9 AR2-5S9 AR2-6S9

2010982 2010753 2010984 2010986

1035 x 753 x 1400 1340 x 753 x 1400 1645 x 753 x 1400 1950 x 753 x 1400
External Dimensions (W x D x H) mm
(40.7” x 29.5” x 55.1”) (52.75” x 29.5” x 55.1”) (64.75” x 29.5” x 55.1”) (76.75” x 29.5” x 55.1”)

915 x 580 x 660 1220 x 580 x 660 1525 x 580 x 660 1830 x 580 x 660
Gross Internal Dimensions (W x D x H) mm
(36” x 22.75” x 26”) (48” x 22.75” x 26”) (60” x 22.75” x 26”) (72” x 22.75” x 26”)

Usable Work Area 0.42 m2 (4.5 ft2) 0.56 m2 (6.0 ft2) 0.70 m2 (7.5 ft2) 0.86 m2 (9.3 ft2)

Tested Opening 203 mm (8”)

Average Inflow Velocity 0.53 m/s (105 fpm)

Average Downflow Velocity 0.30 m/s (60 fpm)

Inflow 354 cmh (208 cfm) 473 cmh (278 cfm) 591 cmh (348 cfm) 709 cmh (417 cfm)

Downflow 553 cmh (325 cfm) 738 cmh (434 cfm) 922 cmh (543 cfm) 1107 cmh (652 cfm)

Exhaust 354 cmh (208 cfm) 473 cmh (278 cfm) 591 cmh (348 cfm) 709 cmh (417 cfm)

Airflow Volume Required Exhaust With

Optional Thimble Exhaust 531 cmh (313 cfm) 710 cmh (418 cfm) 887 cmh (522 cfm) 1064 cmh (626 cfm)
Collar
Static Pressure For
Optional Thimble Exhaust 32 Pa / 0.12 in H2O 45 Pa / 0.18 in H2O 57 Pa / 0.23 in H2O 68 Pa / 0.27 in H2O
Collar

>99.999% at 0.1 to 0.3 micron, ULPA as per IEST-RP-CC001.3 USA

HEPA/ULPA Filter Typical Efficiency >99.999% at MPPS, H14 as per EN 1822 EU
>99.999% at 0.3 micron size particle by PAO test (filter leakage test according to NSF49)

Sound Emission per NSF / ANSI 49* 57.5 dBA 58.5 dBA 60.5 dBA

1983 lux 1700 lux 1200 lux 1647 lux

Fluorescent Lamp Intensity (lux)
(184 foot candles) (158 foot candles) (95 foot candles) (153 foot candles)

Main body 1.2 mm (0.08") / 18 gauge EG Steel With IsocideTM Oven-Baked Epoxy-Polyester Powder Coating
Cabinet
Work Zone 1.5 mm (0.06”) / 16 gauge, SS 304, 4B finish
Construction
Side Walls 1.5 mm (0.06”) / 16 gauge, SS 304, 4B finish

Cabinet Full Load

8.5 8.6 9.5 12
Amps (FLA)
Electrical
220-240 VAC Heat Load (BTU / Hr) 472 569 613 849
50/60 Hz
Nominal Power 150 181 195 270
Consumption (W)

Cabinet Full Load

11 11.5 12.5 15
Amps (FLA)
Electrical
110-130 VAC Heat Load (BTU / Hr) 503 628 698 999
50/60 Hz
Nominal Power 160 200 222 318
Consumption (W)

Net Weight** 188 Kg (414 lbs) 230 Kg (507 lbs) 288 Kg (634 lbs) 346 Kg (763 lbs)

Shipping Weight** 216 Kg (476 lbs) 285 Kg (628 lbs) 356 Kg (784 lbs) 428 Kg (944 lbs)

1120 x 820 x 1760 mm 1450 x 820 x 1760 mm 1720 x 820 x 1760 mm 2050 x 820 x 1760 mm
Shipping Dimensions, Maximum (W x D x H)**
(44” x 32” x 69”) (57” x 32” x 69”) (68” x 32” x 69”) (80” x 32” x 69”)

Shipping Volume, Maximum** 1.62 m3 (57 ft3) 2.09 m3 (74 ft3) 2.48 m3 (88 ft3) 2.96 m3 (105 ft3)

Specifications are subject to change without notice.

* Noise reading in open field condition / anechoic chamber. Noise reading in normal room varies by room size, layout, and background noise,
but may reach roughly 3-4 dBA above these values.
** Cabinet only, excludes optional stand.
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AC2 and AR2 Cabinets Save Money and Environment

AC2-4S9-NS /AR2 AC2-4S8-NS Typical BSC with Savings

Description with DC ECM with DC ECM Units
blower blower AC Blower AC2-4S9 / AR2 AC2-4S8

Instantaneous Power 200 160 800 600 Watt

Hours of Operation in a year 2000 Hours

Energy 400 320 1600 1200 kWh

Energy cost in USA at $ 0.10 / kWh 40 32 160 120 USD

Energy cost in EU at € 0.20 / kWh 80 64 320 240 Euro

CO2 released in USA at 1 lbs / kWh 400 320 1600 1200 lbs

CO2 emission in EU at 0.35 Kg / kWh 140 112 560 420 Kg

Accesories for AC2-NS and AR2 Biological Safety Cabinets

AC2-3S9-NS AC2-4S9-NS AC2-5S9-NS AC2-6S9-NS
2010945 2010752 2010978 2010963

AR2-3S9 AR2-4S9 AR2-5S9 AR2-6S9 B2-ABBV1

Standard Unit 2010982 2010753 2010984 2010986

AC2-3S8-NS AC2-4S8-NS AC2-5S8-NS AC2-6S8-NS

2010946 2010747 2010978 2010963
Cabinet
AC2-3S9-NS-PORT AC2-4S9-NS-PORT AC2-5S9-NS-PORT AC2-6S9-NS-PORT
2011014 2011015 2011016 2011017
Unit with AR2-3S9-PORT AR2-4S9-PORT AR2-5S9-PORT AR2-6S9-PORT
Cable Port 2010018 2010019 2010020 2010021 TEM-4
AC2-3S8-NS-PORT AC2-4S8-NS-PORT AC2-5S8-NS-PORT AC2-6S8-NS-PORT
2011010 2011011 2011012 2011013

ABBV-10P
Anti-blowback Valve 10 inches 5170352

Tri-safe Exhaust Collar with Alarm TEM-4

Hydrogen Thimble Exhaust Collar
(not applicable for AR2) 2010606
Peroxide with Alarm
Decontamination
Kit Thimble Exhaust Collar with Alarm ECO-A-AC23 ECO-A-AC24 ECO-A-AC25 ECO-A-AC26
(not applicable for AR2 5170618 5170619 5170620 5170621

B2-DAMPER
Exhaust Damper 5170352

B2-DAMPER

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Class II Type A2 • Biological Safety Cabinet
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VHP-IN PORT
VHP In Port (Ø 1”)
5170552

Hydrogen VHP Out Box for Cabinet WITH VHP-ECO/OUT VHP-ECO/OUT VHP-ECO/OUT VHP-ECO/OUT
Peroxide Exhaust Collar Installed (Ø 1”) 5170554 5170615 5170616 5170617
Decontamination
Kit VHP-IN PORT
VHP Out Top Box for Cabinet VHP OUT VHP OUT VHP OUT VHP OUT
WITHOUT Exhaust Collar Installed TOP BOX 3ft TOP BOX 4ft TOP BOX 5ft TOP BOX 6ft
(Ø 1”) 5170553 5170612 5170613 5170614

UV-15A UV-30A-L
UV Lamp 5170251 5170255

IV-910 IV-1215 IV-1520 IV-1825

Work zone IV Bar 5170499 5170231 5170500 5170501

PF-41 PF-42 PF-43 PF-44

Pre-filter 5090061 5090062 5090063 5090064
VHP-ECO/OUT

Electrical outlet Direct Mounted / GFCI EO-_

SF-1G20
EU SF-Gas-20 mm 5170410

SF-1V20
EU SF-Vacuum-20 mm 5170457 VHP OUT TOP BOX

SF-1A20
EU SF-Air-20 mm 5170502
Service Fixtures
SF-1N20
EU SF-Nitrogen-20 mm 5170503

SF-1W20
EU SF-Water-20 mm 5170458 UV-_A-L

SF-2U22
US SF-Universal-22 mm 5170504

Fixed Stand with Leveling Feet, SAL-3A0 Gen 2 SAL-4A0 Gen 2 SAL-5A0 Gen 2 SAL-6A0 Gen 2
28” height 5130170 5130134 5130171 5130172

Fixed Stand with Leveling Feet, SAL-3B0 Gen 2 SAL-4B0 Gen 2 SAL-5B0 Gen 2 SAL-6B0 Gen 2
34” height 5130174 5130175 5130176 5130177 IV-_

Fixed Stand with Caster Wheels, SPC-3A0 Gen 2 SPC-4A0 Gen 2 SPC-5A0 Gen 2 SPC-6A0 Gen 2
28” height 5130155 5130152 5130162 5130154

Support Stands, Fixed Stand with Caster Wheels, SPC-3B0 Gen 2 SPC-4B0 Gen 2 SPC-5B0 Gen 2 SPC-6B0 Gen 2
Ships Flat 34” height 5130165 5130166 5130167 5130168

Telescopic Stand with Leveling STL-3A0 STL-4A0 STL-5A0 STL-6A0

Feet, 1” adjustment 5130050 5130051 5130052 5130053 Electrical outlet

Telescopic Stand with Caster STC-3A0 STC-4A0 STC-5A0 STC-6A0

Wheels, 1” adjustment 5130055 5130056 5130057 5130058

Motorized Height Stand with SPM-3A2 SPM-4A2 SPM-5A2 SPM-6A2

Caster Wheels 5130093 5130047 5130100 5131141

Misc IQ OQ Protocol 9010179

IQ/OQ Protocolo

SF-2U SPC-3A0 Gen2 SAL-3A0 Gen2 STC-3A0 SPM-3A2

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