Whitley A135 Anaerobic GMP Workstation

Whitley Workstation A135 GMP

GMP capable isolator providing sterile laminar airflow under strict anaerobic conditions.

Microbiology International as you know, provides the most advanced anaerobic workstations on the market with many standard features such as yearlong catalyst life without baking, maintenance free humidity removal and touchscreen controls. Additional options include class leading HEPA filtration (better than a Class III environment according to ISO 14644-3), HEPA exhaust filtration to decrease 99.999% potential pathogen escape, and our patented Anaerobic Conditions Monitoring System (ACMS) which includes a daily catalyst monitor.

Our manufacturing partner of over 20 years, Don Whitley Scientific, have focused their efforts into developing a new workstation designed for anaerobic processing that can be operated in a GMP environment. This decision was based on many customer inquiries into our market leading HEPA workstations that required more precise air flow technology and software to meet GMP standards. Based on customer feedback and a desire to provide a cutting edge system that presents a new class of anaerobic workstations the A135 GMP Workstation was designed.

The A135 GMP Workstation* is the latest workstation to be added to the anaerobic range, and is specifically designed to be used as a clean-air isolator in processes following Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP). This new anaerobic workstation provides Grade A air cleanliness (EU GMP), and combines sterile laminar airflow, positive operating pressure, and physical isolation, to provide highly effective product protection. Due to being a completely closed, re-circulating, isolator system, this workstation can be housed in a Grade D cleanroom during GMP compliant use.

An optional HEPA Filtered Airlock is also available, which includes the incorporation of a H14 HEPA filter to ensure 100% reduction in airborne particulate in the airlock over the course of the cycle. This ensures Grade A particulate counts in the main chamber are not compromised.

Each workstation is tested by an independent organisation to ensure compliance with ISO 14644-3. In addition, tests carried out in our own laboratories confirm the integral HEPA filtered laminar flow system meets the requirements set out in BS EN 12469:2000 with regard to protection of the working area from particulate and microbial contamination.

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Features:

A color, touch-screen control panel for ease of use and for visual display of parameters such as temperature, humidity, and airlock cycle status.

Automated humidity control with no user maintenance

The GMP Workstation exceeds the requirements of Grade A air cleanliness (EU GMP) and ISO 14644-1 Class 3 both at rest and in operation.

Rapid, built-in transfer airlock

Internal storage shelf

Dual gas operation and automatic commissioning cycle

Constructed from 10mm thick annealed acrylic, most robust chambers available

Tangential fans create laminar flow in chamber, internal atmosphere is constantly being circulated over catalyst, Anotox, and heating mat for a consistent and strictly anaerobic environment

A135: 560 liter work space capacity

No requirement to bake catalyst, simply replace catalyst and Anotox annually

Chamber can be used for microaerophilic incubation, simply remove Anotox and catalyst and connect pre-mixed gas tank

Touch screen interface to control all chamber settings, can be password protected

Double internal power socket, 2 Amp max

Options:

Trolley: Our custom-designed trolley frees up bench space and allows the chamber to be moved. The trolleys are built with high quality tubular steel and smooth rolling lockable wheels. They offer a sturdy and stable frame to support your use of our anaerobic and microaerophilic workstations.
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15cm Letterbox: Ideal for quickly introducing small quanitites of samples and supplies

Spare Cable Gland: Used to accommodate a power or data cable without affecting the chamber conditions

Data Logging: Access temperature, humidity, chamber pressure and anaerobic conditions. Stores up to 30 days of system information, accessed via USB port.

Internal Storage Trays: Maximum 2 per unit

Whitley Petrifoto Imaging System: Conveniently fits inside all Whitley Workstations and allows users to capture sample photographs during incubation

Anaerobic Conditions Monitoring System: Monitors and displays real time oxygen levels within the workstation. Depending on the percentage of oxygen present, the chamber/airlock symbol on the touch screen will read green, yellow or red. The system is complete with oxygen sensor and a special software package. The oxygen sensor is located inside the and quickly calibrated via the touch screen

Integrated Touch Screen Computer System: For easy data entry the touch screen is conveniently mounted inside the chamber for ergonomic use and connects to an external computer

Specs:

Capacity (Liters)	900
HEPA	Fitted as standard
Gas Supply	ANO2/N2
Airlock Cycle Time	120 seconds
Airlock capacity:	10 x 500ml Duran bottles
Airlock Size (liters)	17.50
Dimensions (w/d/h in mm):	1500 x 1130 x 1080
Weight (lbs/kg):	649/295
Temperature range	4ºC above ambient up to 45ºC
Electrical	110 V, 50-60 Hz