Clinical sterilizer VLS80G

laboratoryfor the pharmaceutical industryfor research

Overview
Vertical laboratory autoclave designed for sterilization of instruments, packed and unpacked loads, glassware, hollow loads (e.g. pipettes), liquids in open or closed containers, agar preparation and biological waste. Fitted with an integrated steam generator and a chamber in AISI 316L stainless steel.

Main features

• Steam generator: standard
• Chamber: AISI 316L stainless steel
• Door: single top-hinged stainless steel door with safety interlock and emergency opening system
• Temperature range: 60 - 136 °C
• Chamber temperature sensors: 2 x PT100
• Internal capacity: 80 L

Cooling system
Available with rapid cooling system that reduces cooling time by approximately 40% compared to the base version. Some variants offer an integrated cooling fan for ultra-fast cooling.

Traceability and recording
Optional dot-matrix printer to record current or last 40 cycles. Connectable to a PC via dedicated software (Smeg Track) for cycle monitoring and data storage to ensure full traceability.

Programs

• Stored standard programs: 20
• Customizable programs: 20

Options and accessories

• Bio-Hazard exhaust HEPA filter (code VLS-BH)
• Electric lifting crane for loading/unloading (code VLS-CRANE)
• Complete set of baskets and accessories for different load types
• Printer, cycle storage software and LAN port available as options

Interface and indicators
LCD display with alarm messages, program progress indicator, end-of-cycle indicator, cycle archive; optional archive download via printer or software; optional LAN port.

Construction and equipment

• Insulation material: AISI 316L stainless steel
• External casing: AISI 304 stainless steel
• Intake HEPA filter for particulates down to 0.3 µm
• Probe ports for validation: yes
• Steam generator: standard

Dimensions and logistics
Dimensions (W x D x H): 735 x 600 x 950 mm

Available versions
VLS80GC – rapid cooling; VLS80GV – vacuum pump; VLS80GCV – rapid cooling + vacuum pump; VLS80GCS – rapid cooling + overpressure/controlled-pressure system; VLS80GCSV – rapid cooling + vacuum pump + controlled-pressure system; VLS80GCSF – ultra-rapid cooling + controlled-pressure system; VLS80GCSVF – ultra-rapid cooling + vacuum pump + controlled-pressure system.

Applications
Suitable for laboratories, pharmaceutical industry, petrochemical industry, food industry and small clinical or research labs. Intended for sterilization of instruments, glassware, hollow loads, liquids and biological materials.

Technical specifications

• Internal capacity: 80 L
• Temperature range: 60 - 136 °C
• Chamber material: AISI 316L stainless steel
• Door: single top-hinged stainless steel door
• Safety door lock: yes
• Emergency opening system: yes
• Temperature sensors: 2 x PT100
• Steam generator: standard
• Stored programs: 20
• Customizable programs: 20
• Bio-Hazard exhaust HEPA filter (optional): yes (code VLS-BH)
• Electric lifting crane for loading/unloading (optional): yes (code VLS-CRANE)
• Electrical connection: 200-230V 3N~ / 50Hz; 380-400V 3N~ / 50Hz; 60 Hz available on request
• Display: LCD
• Cycle data storage: yes (download optional via printer or software)
• Dimensions (W x D x H): 735 x 600 x 950 mm