PGC-10.pdf

REACH IN PLANT GROWTH

Temp Range (with all lights on)

Interior Space

(volume) Work Area

Maximum Growing Height

Exterior Dimensions

in. (cm)

Light Intensity

(6” from lamps unless otherwise noted)

# of Tiers

° C ft3 m3 ft2 m2 in. cm (W) (D) (H) µmoles/m2/s

10-44±0.5 38.7 1.1 10.1 0.94 46 116.8 71(180.3) 37.2(94.3) 76.9(195.1) 1075 1

Controller Percival’s Intellus Ultra controller is capable of controlling temperature, humidity, CO2 and lighting. The Intellus Ultra Control System is a single-board electronic solid-state design which includes a10 key membrane keypad with LED indicators and a vacuum fluorescent display.

Programs may be configured to run in real time or countdown (circadian) mode. Ramping and non-ramping program methods are available for each programming mode. Multiple programs can be linked to create complex environmental profiles. The Intellus Web Server (optional) allows for monitoring and controlling of the chamber via a web browser (requires Internet Explorer 6.0 +). This option allows for remote monitoring and programming of your chamber including alerts and current condition updates for up to five e-mail addresses. Please refer to www.percival-scientific.com for additional information regarding the control system.

Lighting System The single tier plant growth bench is lit by a patent pending lamp bank that is specifically designed to optimize energy efficiency by managing the heat inside the lamp bank. The design produces a constant light irradiance throughout a chamber’s temperature range. Intensity is adjustable up to 1075 µmoles/m2/s @ 6” from the barrier utilizing a balanced spectrum for plant growth using T-5 fluorescent lamps and extended life tungsten incandescent lamps. Additionally, the lamp bank is counter-balanced for adjustable light intensity. There are two levels of programming of fluorescent lighting and one level of programming of incandescent lighting done through the Intellus real time controller.

Applications This chamber product is fre-quently used for research applications such as lighting for vascular plants to facilitate standard plant production, plant pathology research and seedling germination and development.

Many other applications exist for this product.

Please compare your own requirements to the specifications listed below.

PGC-10 Reach in Plant Growth Chamber

Newly redesigned PGC-10 uses patent pending high efficiency lamp bank

PGC-10 utilizing the patent pending high efficiency lamp bank results in a cost savings of over $1750* annually in energy consumption.

*This is assuming lights are energized for 14 hours per day in a region with electrical cost of 10 cents per KW/hr.

PGC-10 shown with control section optional on right side

REACH IN PLANT GROWTH

PGC-10 Reach In Plant Growth Chamber Airflow Conditioned air moves in a uniform upward direc-tion through the entire work bench through perforations in the aluminum channels. Fresh air inlet and outlet are adjustable.

Cabinet Construction Interior and exterior are con-structed of 22-gauge electro-zinc plated steel with the excep-tion of the interior floor, which is stainless steel, and the work bench which is perforated aluminum channel. Inner shell is supported by a thermal conducting insulator that locks the inner liner in place without a metal-to-metal bond to the outer case. Chamber floor is equipped with a floor drain with attached 3/4” plastic tubing. The chamber cabinet is attached to an angle frame base which contains heavy duty swivel caster assembly and adjustable leveling legs to compensate for floor uneveness.

Insulation Woodless construction using foam-in-place 2” thick CFC free urethane insulation foam. This is an environ-mentally friendly foam with global warming potential (GWP) of 0.0 and ozone depletion potential (ODP) of 0.0.

Doors One door opening 26” x 48 1/2” (66 cm x 123.2 cm). A magnetic gasket provides tight seal to door frame.

The door has a 12” x 12” (30.5 cm 30.5 cm) observation window with a light tight cover.

Interior Space 38.7 ft3 (1.1 m3) with a work area of

10.1 ft2 (0.94 m2) provided on one tier.

Finish Interior and exterior painted with highly reflective, environmentally friendly, high temperature baked white powder coating.

Refrigeration Self-contained air-cooled condensing unit with hot gas bypass system for continuous compressor opera-tion, extended life and close temperature control. This conti-nous running condensing unit ensures precise temperature control by alternately cycling refrigerant and hot gas to the coil; this also prolongs the life of the compressor, and elimi-nates the risk of ice build up in the coil. Solenoid valves have an extended stem for quiet and long life operation. Heat rejection to the ambient by optional refrigeration system with a water-cooled self-contained condensing unit is 2000 BTU/hr. Heat rejection to the ambient with a standard air-cooled self-contained condensing unit is 9100 BTU/hr.

Temperature Range 4° - 44° C with all lights off and 10° - 44° C with all lights on (full fresh air) ± 0.5° C within the work area on a horizontal plane with all lights on.

Temperature Safety Limit Controls (Experiment Protection) Adjustable high and low temperature controls, audible alarms, and visual indicators are provided.

The controls shut down all the power to the chamber, and activates alarms. When the temperature returns to the normal range the system will automatically reset.

Humidity Control (Optional) Additive control of humidity in %RH through use of ultrasonic humidifiers or spray nozzles will maintain humidity levels of up to 95% RH lights OFF and 75% lights ON, between 15° and 30° C.

Humidifier requires distilled or de-mineralized water.

Optional dehumidification via independent cooling coil and reheat heaters will maintain humidity levels down to 40% RH between 15°C and 30° C.

Options (most popular) Advanced Intellus Control System (C9), Communications Software (C9+), Advanced Intellus with Touchscreen and Internet capabilities (C10), Spray nozzle humidifier with advanced RH sensor and some dehumidification via reheat heaters (H9), Dehumidification via independent cooling coil with reheat heaters and spray nozzle humidifier (H8), Ultrasonic Humidifier with advanced RH Sensor (H11), Ultrasonic Humidifier and Dehumidification via dehumidifying coil with reheat heaters (H12), Ultrasonic Humidifier with Electronic RH sensor (H14), CO2 enrichment package, Self-contained water-cooled condensing unit, Dry alarm contacts, Closed loop dimmable lighting (Q22), Open loop dimmable lighting (Q23).

Extended temperature ranges available. See other catalog sheets or consult factory for additional accessories.

Convenience Receptacles Two convenience recepta-cles provided inside chamber.

Electrical Service Requirements 120 - 208 VAC/3 phase/60 Hz, 4 wires plus ground - total amp draw for stan-dard chambers without any options is 10 amps/leg. Consult factory for electrical services when adding accessories to the chamber.

Specifications are subject to change.

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