Variable air volume (VAV) system designed for use in laboratories incorporates options for air regulation of fume cupboards and room extract and supply to compensate for changes in conditions
Air movement specialist Trox (UK) has launched Labcontrol, a fully functional and integrated variable air volume (VAV) system specifically designed for use in laboratories where the responsive control of air is critical.
Using coordinated hardware and software, Trox has designed Labcontrol to maximise safety while being easy to use and generating capital, installation and maintenance cost savings.
Labcontrol incorporates options for volume flow air regulation of fume cupboards and the room extract and supply air to quickly compensate for continual changes in lab conditions.
Protecting staff from hazardous substances is the central focus for ventilation and air movement systems in laboratory areas.
Where tailored systems are required to match specific design criteria, Trox is able to advise and supply the correct control components for the comfort of the occupants.
Its sophisticated communication system allows for the precise control of room extract and supply air to ensure the safe control and discharge of contaminated air.
In instances where corrosive substances are used, Trox can also provide a full range of manufactured component materials suitable for the individual application.
Where integrated variable fume cupboard control is required, the Labcontrol system is used to control extracted air, ensuring a constant and uniform face velocity at varying sash openings.
Labcontrol for fume cupboards incorporates closed loop control, ensuring the system remains responsive and reliable.
Each unit is supplied complete with all necessary components, including fume cupboard mounted velocity sensor, operator's terminal panel, integral control unit (analogue or LON digital), and a fast response damper actuator.
To ensure long lasting reliability, the damper and all internal mechanical components are constructed from chemically resistant polypropylene materials.
When fume cupboard and room Labcontrol systems are used together, clients can ensure that a cost effective, fully integrated solution can be achieved.
Trox is able to supply its existing complete range of room VAV dampers with matched analogue or digital controllers, ensuring full response and interaction with fume cupboards.
Using LON compatible controllers allows Trox to link each unit via a common twisted pair cable, simplifying installation.
Another benefit is the ability to monitor and change functions from a central point, thus reducing on-site commissioning and ongoing maintenance costs.
Easy to assemble components with pre-wired, non-reversible plug connections and factory-calibrated controls reduce on-site time and set up costs further.
Trox can supply many other products commonly used in laboratories, including filtration, smoke and fire dampers, sound attenuation, grilles and diffusers.
