Horizontal Floor-Standing Autoclaves

The Systec H-Series floor-standing autoclaves (performance category HX) can be used for all laboratory applications, even for sophisticated sterilization processes and are available in 16 different sizes with 65 to 1580 litres chamber volume.

The new, improved generation of Systec H-Series autoclaves comes in a new design, with a fully revamped interior and a completely new touchscreen control. The combination of new features guarantees higher work precision, easier maintenance of devices, shorter and more efficient process times.

All Systec autoclaves can be upgraded on a modular basis, with options and equipment to optimize sterilization processes for performing validatable sterilization procedures.

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Engineering

State-of-the-art engineering

Systec autoclaves ensure a new quality of laboratory sterilization processes.

Available with four chamber diameter

Available with four chamber diameter: 400 mm, 500 mm, 740 mm and 1000 mm diameter.

All-round quality

The pressure vessel is made of corrosion-resistant stainless steel 316L (1.4404) and is easy to clean. An approved safety valve for excess pressure is included. The autoclave support framework and housing are also made of stainless steel. The highly efficient, high-quality melamine foam insulation material releases no particles; Systec autoclaves can be used under clean-room conditions.

Dual sensors as standard

Temperature and pressure are controlled via an electronic pressure sensor, as well as a flexible temperature sensor in the chamber or in a reference vessel (with liquids). Systec HX autoclaves also have an additional temperature sensor in the floor drain.

Steam Generation

Steam generation by steam generator (HX)

A separate steam generator is incorporated in the housing.

This has numerous advantages:

• No heating elements and no reservoir for dirty water in the chamber
• In conjunction with the stand-by pre-heating function, only 10 min. heating time to 121°C with an empty chamber is required
• Improved air removal by suppressing the air to the bottom with its natural gravitation
• Quicker cooling as neither the hot water in the chamber nor the separate steam generator need to be cooled
• After cooling, steam is immediately available for the next sterilization run

Condensation of steam instead of removal (HX)

Exhaust steam is condensed automatically via a PT-100-regulated cooling system. This prevents odours and protects waste water piping that may be made of plastic.

Operation

Operation by Touch-Screen technology

Operation is easy and rapid via a large (5.7 inch) touch screen interface for direct reading. This innovation oers additional options and increased flexibility when working with the autoclave. For example, process data can be displayed numerically or graphically. 7 programs are pre-defined but can be expanded (up to 100) as required by the user. To create a new program, the user is guided through the process by a menu dialog. Every new program is automatically assigned to a permanent, unalterable name and can also be given an individual designation by the user. All process parameters can be individually altered.

Pre-defined programs

1. Solids
2. Waste bags
3. Liquid waste
4. Liquids
5. Cleaning
6. Vacuum test*
7. Bowie-Dick test*

These can be expanded to 100 sterilization programs.
* Only in combination with a vacuum device.

Safety

Automatic door-opening system

Easy but safe – on closing, the door is automatically locked by a circumferential ring system. A special lip seal made of heatresistant silicone provides reliable tightness; the more the steam pressure increases, the tighter the seal becomes – without the need for additional compressed air or other media! The door-locking system is temperature-controlled according to the safety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement, control, and laboratory use (DIN EN (IEC) 61010-2-040). The door remains locked as long as there is excess pressure in the chamber. The door and other parts of the pressure vessel and housing are made of stainless steel. The attractively designed front cover, which also incorporates the control panel, display and parts of the control processing system, is made of heatresistant, insulating plastic. There is no risk for the operator of coming into contact with hot components.

The autoclave door-opening works autonomously – either by pressing a button or automatically at the end of a program. A simple system but most useful in practice. Residual steam is exhausted automatically without intermission. Residual heat is used to dry the items being sterilized during a final short phase in the autoclave. Automatic door-opening is restricted to an angle of approx. 15°; this avoids possible contamination from the outside. This is especially useful when sterilized items have to remain in the autoclave for cooling and drying. Subsequently, for removing the sterilized items, the door can be completely opened manually.

Standards and Regulations

Systec autoclaves comply with the following standards and regulations:

Pressure vessel:

• 2014/68/EU Pressure Equipment Directive
• ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code, Section VIII, Division 1
• China Stamp

Other guidelines:

• 2014 / 35 / EU Low Voltage Directive
• 2014 /30 / EU on Electromagnetic Compatibility
• 2006 / 42 / EC Machinery Directive

All autoclaves are CE marked.
We will be happy to provide a complete list of standards and summary of regulations on request.