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3870ELV-D

Vertical autoclave for Life Sciences

Overview

Designed for your convenience and ease of use when loading the autoclave, the 3870ELV-D is a top loading vertical autoclave that provides high quality, repeatable performance and accountability for a wide range of applications used in modern laboratories.

The 3870ELV-D has an advanced multi-color control panel and a chamber made of 316L stainless steel. Each model has a number of optional added-value features which can be configured for fast cooling, efficient drying, biohazard and waste sterilization, Fo control, and more.

  • 85 Liter chamber
  • Take advantage of Tuttnauer’s state-of-the-art advanced control system with multi-color display
  • Safe. Automatic pressure locking system. Door will not open when the chamber is overpressured
  • Optional internal printing. Documents date, time, temperature and pressure
  • Intuitive multi-color display for easier reading gives quick access to important information. Color is used to indicate the stage of the cycle
  • High quality 316L grade stainless steel chamber and door with electro-polish finish
  • Diverse load types. The 3870EL-D autoclave comes with 8 factory set cycle programs that cover the processing needs of most laboratories and research centers
3870ELV-D Vertical Lab Autoclave - Tuttnauer

Data & Software

The 3870 ELV-D gives you easy access to its cycle data. Via USB, Ethernet or printer.

  • Print a hard copy of cycle data via optional printer
  • Store 200 cycles on your autoclave for reprinting or
    downloading to a PC
  • Connect to a local network for use with the optional RPCR
    Software for remote monitoring of up to 8 autoclaves
  • Generate PDF reports with graphs and tables using optional
    RPCR Software
  • Multilevel Password protection

Technical Specifications

Overall Dimensions (WxHxD)

  • 730mm x 1000mm x 540mm

Chamber Dimensions  Ø x D

  • 380mm x 690mm

Chamber Volume

  • 85 Liter

Sterilization Temp. Range

  • 105°C to 138°C

Voltage & Frequency

  • 3 Phase
    208V, 230V, 400V
    50-60 Hz

Autoclave Weight

  • 113 kg

Sterilization Programs

30 program cycles are available with each autoclave. Up to 8 cycle programs are factory set according to optional features. The remaining cycles are fully customizable by the user.

Program Cycles and Features

  • Solid and glassware loads at 134°C or 121°C for delicate loads (plastics)
  • Liquid loads and waste liquids at 121°C

Description
Standard Cycles
  • Solid and glassware loads at 134°C or 121°C for delicate loads (plastics)
  • Liquid loads and waste liquids at 121°C
Standard Cycles added with optional features
  • Cooling Coil + Compressed Air
  • Fast cooling for liquid loads at 121°C
Feature: Biohazard Air Filter
  • During air removal all exhaust air is filtered through a 0.2 μm biological filter to prevent contamination of the laboratory
  • Biohazard solid loads at 134°C
  • Biohazard liquid loads at 121°C
Feature: Vacuum Pump
  • Pre-vacuum cycles
  • Solid and glassware loads at 134°C or 121°C for delicate loads (plastics)
  • Liquid loads and waste liquids at 121°C
  • Air Leakage Test Cycle
Feature: Vacuum Pump + Steam Generator
  • Pre and Post vacuum cycles
  • Hollow, porous and textile loads at 134°C
  • Waste: hollow, porous and textile at 121°C
  • Bowie & Dick steam penetration test at 134°C
Media Processing Cycles
  • Isothermal Processing: for preparing agar and other biological media with a temperature range from 60°C to 95°C that allows for gentle heating and cooling down of agar
  • Holding Temperature: Special program with programmable holding temperature at the end of the cycle to prevent cooling of media
Special Custom Cycles
  • Tuttnauer is able to provide specifically customized cycles upon request. These may include material stress test, ageing test, varnish test, and others.
  • Extended Sterilization Time: Special program with extended sterilization times up to 999 minutes
  • Multiple Cycle (Material Sterss Test): Special program to automatically run multiple cycles on the same load

Standards and directives

(a partial list)

Tuttnauer quality systems are ASME certified. All ASME certified autoclaves are inspected by an independent authorized ASME inspector.

Directives & Guidelines

  • PED 97/23/EC Pressure Equipment Directive
  • 2002/95/EC RoHS Directive
  • 2006/95/EC Electrical equipment
  • 2004/108/EC Electromagnetic compatibility
  • 2006/42/EC Machinery Directive
  • 2002/96/EC WEEE Directive
  • ANSI / AAMI – ST55: 2010 Table Top steam sterilizer
  • EN 13060: 2004+A2: 2010 – Small Steam Sterilizer

Pressure Vessel and steam generation construction standards

  • ASME Code, Section VIII, Division 1, Pressure Vessels
  • ASME Code, Section I, for Boilers

Safety & EMC Standards

  • DIN 58951-2:2003 Steam Sterilizers for Laboratory Use
  • EN 61010-1: 2010 Safety Requirements for laboratory use
  • EN 61010-2-40: 2005 Safety requirements for sterilizers
  • EN 61326-1: 2006 Electrical Equipment for EMC Requirements
  • EN 17665-1: 2006 Sterilization of health care products – moist heat

Quality System Compliance

  • ISO 9001:2008 Quality Management Systems
  • EN ISO 13485:2012 Quality Management System
  • Canadian MDR (CMDR) SOR/98-282 (2011)
  • In compliance with FDA QSR 21 CFR part 820 & part 11

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