LabGard ES NU-540 Class II Type A2Biosafety Cabinet

The NU-540 integrates a powerful DC ECM motor with flexible plenum into a robust steel structure to provide long-term, cost effective containment configured for basic research and clinical applications.
NuAire NU-540-400 Class II Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet, 4-foot (1.2 m) width, left-side view with right-front corner forward.
The NU-540 integrates a powerful DC ECM motor with flexible plenum into a robust steel structure to provide long-term, cost effective containment configured for basic research and clinical applications.

Overview

The NU-540 features a DC ECM motor to economize energy while distributing laminar airflow through a flexible plenum and offering enough power to overcome HEPA filter loading and minimize filter changes. This design provides the user with a work zone whose side and back walls are constructed from a single piece of stainless steel for enhanced containment and easy cleanability. Fluorescent lighting illuminates the procedure inside the cabinet while a dished work tray traps liquid spills and a cord-pass through in the side wall facilitates the use of small electrical devices in the work area. Users easily monitor cabinet performance through the Aeromax™ control system that displays the pressure in the cabinet's internal airflow plenum. The NU-540 is configured to meet the needs of most clinical and research applications, offering containment that meets the NSF/ANSI 49 standard that is followed in most of the Americas.

AeroMax Control System

The AeroMax control system visualizes airflow plenum pressure through a series of multicolored lights and activates both an audible and visual alarm whenever cabinet performance departs from normal parameters.

AeroMax Electronic Control System for Lab Equipment

Ultra High Efficiency Motor

A single DC ECM motor with a precision-engineered forward curved fan powers airflow through the biosafety cabinet. The ultra-high efficiency motor lowers energy costs and reduces noise pollution but is powerful enough to extend filter life. The one motor design allows for easy certification and airflow balancing. In addition, it provides enough power to compensate for HEPA filter loading, reducing filter changes and lowering the total ownership cost.

Ultra high efficiency motor for lab equipment

HEPEX Zero Leak Airflow System

Our signature flexible plenum design complements the ultra-high efficiency motor to uniformly distribute the downflow air across the supply HEPA filter into the work zone in a laminar or unidirectional pattern. The flexible plenum insulates the transmission path of any vibration and noise produced by the motor blower protecting sensitive cells and reducing noise pollution. The HEPEX material is tear and abrasion-resistant, flame retardant, and impermeable to gases, fluids, and dust reducing contamination risks making it the perfect solution for biomedical/microbiological and hazardous drug compounding work. All filter seals are kept under negative pressure. In the event of a potential leak, air will recirculate back through the motor blower and into the plenum.

HEPEX Zero Leak Airflow System for Biosafety Cabinets

Monolithic Construction

At the heart of any NuAire biosafety cabinet is its construction. The NuAire design centers on the use of high-quality stainless steel and seam welding to eliminate leak risks that come with the use of multi-piece shells put together with gaskets, sealants, and rivets. The NuAire BSC uses a coved stainless steel interior inserted into a larger wrap that makes up the cabinet walls. The top and bottom catch tray is seam welded into place, creating a monolithic leak-free cabinet shell designed to provide long-lasting maximum safety.

Biosafety Cabinet Monolithic Construction

Specifications

NU-540 Class II, Type A2 Biosafety Cabinet
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 41 5/8 (1057)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 3 ft. (0.9m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 34 3/8 (873)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 450 lbs. / 204 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 400 lbs. / 181 kg.
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 41 5/8 (1057)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 3 ft. (0.9m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 34 3/8 (873)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 450 lbs. / 204 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 400 lbs. / 181 kg.
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 53 5/8 (1362)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 4 ft. (1.2m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 46 3/8 (1178)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 515 lbs. / 234 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 465 lbs. / 211 kg.
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 53 5/8 (1362)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 4 ft. (1.2m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 46 3/8 (1178)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 515 lbs. / 234 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 465 lbs. / 211 kg.
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 65 5/8 (1669)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 5 ft. (1.5m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 46 3/8 (1178)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 600 lbs. / 272 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 550 lbs. / 249 kg.
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 65 5/8 (1669)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 5 ft. (1.5m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 46 3/8 (1178)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 600 lbs. / 272 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 550 lbs. / 249 kg.
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 77 5/8 (1972)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 6 ft. (1.8m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 70 3/8 (1788)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 670 lbs. / 304 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 620 lbs. / 281 kg.
Blower Contact Wires Optional
Closure Panels Optional Rear Closure Panels for Seismic Brackets
Cord Pass Through Standard Right, Optional Left
Outlet(s) Standard, two backwall
Plumbing Optional 3/8" Soft Copper, 3/8" Black Pipe (Gas Only), or 1/2" Rigid Copper
Seismic Brackets or Studs Optional Rear or Floor Mount Seismic Brackets
Ultraviolet (UV) Light Optional
Access Opening Glass Type Tempered
Cabinet Construction All welded stainless steel 16/18 GA, Type 304 pressure tight design
Exhaust Filter 6-inch (152 mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
HEPA Filter Seal Type HEPEX Zero Leak Neoprene Seal, Spring-loaded
Lighting LED
Motor(s) 1/2 HP DC ECM
Plenum Type HEPEX
Supply Filter 3-inch (76mm) 99.99% Efficiency on 0.3 microns
Work Access Opening(s) 8, 10-inch (203, 254 mm)
Data Output Features RS-232
Remote Alarm Terminals Standard
Exterior Width Inches (mm) 77 5/8 (1972)
Nominal Width Feet (Meters) 6 ft. (1.8m)
Work Area Width Inches (mm) 70 3/8 (1788)
Electrical Configuration 115V60Hz
Rated Amps 12
Light Intensity fc (Lux) 90-120 (968-1291)
Sound Pressure Level per ISO 4871 ≤ 56 dba
10-inch Opening Exhaust Requirement for Fixed Canopy CFM (CMH) 426 (724)
Plant Duct Static Pressure Inches (mm) 0.05-0.1"/1.27-2.54mm H2O
Performance Standard NSF-ANSI-49
Air Cleanliness (ISO 14644) ISO-Class-5
Downflow fpm (m/s) 60 fpm (0.30 m/s)
Inflow fpm (m/s) 105 fpm (0.53 m/s)
Protection Product, Personnel, Environmental
Airflow Monitor Pressure
Control System AeroMax
Est. Shipping Weight lbs (kg) 670 lbs. / 304 kg.
Net Weight lbs (kg) 620 lbs. / 281 kg.

Options

  • 3-foot (0.9 meter)
  • 4-foot (1.2 meter)
  • 5-foot (1.5 meter)
  • 6-foot (1.8 meter)
  • Stainless Steel Coved Interior, Cord Pass Through Right Sidewall, 2 Left Couplings, 1 Right Coupling and 1 Right Valve
  • 10-inch (254 mm) Access Opening, Manual Adjustable, Tempered Glass
  • 8-inch (203 mm) Access Opening, Manual Adjustable, Tempered Glass
  • 115V, 60Hz
  • 230V, 50/60 Hz
  • No UV Light, Field Retrofittable
  • UV Light Backwall

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