Butterfly Emergence - BF-36VL

These chambers have been specifically designed for research and desplay applications in butterfly emergence.

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Model

Temp
Range
Lights On

Interior Space
(volume)

Shelving Area

Maximum Growing Height

Exterior Dimension
in (cm)

Light Intensity
6” from lamp

# of Tiers

ºC

ft³

m³

ft²

m²

(W)

(D)

(H)

µmoles/m² /s

BF-36VL

4-44 +/-0.5

.90

20.1

1.87

n/a

335. (85.1)

35.3 (89.6)

89.5 (227.3)

Door

Full size glass door with thermal pane temper glass for access to the chamber. The door opening is 26.8” x 29.6” (67.9 cm x 75.2 cm) providing full access to the chamber interior. A magnetic gasket provides a tight seal to door frame. The observation window is located on the opposite side from the glass door. It is also a full size opening thermal pane temper glass which allows viewing of specimens..

Lighting

Door and Observation window Full size glass door with thermal pane temper glass for access to the chamber. The door opening is 29 3/16” x 57 1/2” (74 cm x 146 cm) providing full access to the chamber interior. A magnetic gasket provides a tight seal to door frame. The observation window is located on the opposite side from the glass door. It is also a full size opening thermal pane temper glass which allows viewing of specimens.

Interior Space

32 ft3 (0.90 m3) with a shelving area 20.1 ft2 (1.87 m2) provided on four tiers.

Shelving

Each of the four shelves has a solid top and replaceable 1/4” plastazote foam on the underside.This dense foam is specifically made for use with pins. The shelves are mounted on slides andeasily removed from the chamber. The slides can be moved up and down on pilasters as well as rotated at different angles for display purposes. Each shelf measures 24” (W) x 24” (D).

Refrigeration

Self-contained air-cooled condensing unit with hot gas bypass system for continuous compressor operation, extended life and close temperature control. This continuous 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 eliminates the risk of ice build up in the coil. Solenoid valves have an extended stem for quiet and long life operation. Heat rejection to ambient
(standard chamber) is 3900 BTU/hr.

Temperature Range

4° to 44° Degrees C with lights ON (± 0.5° C), 2° to 44° Degrees C with lights OFF (± 0.5° C).

Airflow

The cooling coil and fans are in a housing area located at the interior top of the chamber. Air is pulled in from the front of the chamber and discharged along the rear. A portion of the airflow is drawn across each shelf and humidifier. Located on the unit cooler housing is a dial adjustment for fan-speed control. Chamber ventilation (fresh) air exchange Two 1 ¼” I.D. ports provides fresh air to the chamber. Each port has a #60 mesh filter assembly to prevent parasites from entering the chamber.

Humidity Control (Included)

Additive control of humidity in %RH through use of a water-pan humidifier will maintain humidity levels to 80% RH, between 15° C and 30° C. Humidifier requires distilled or de-mineralized water.

Convenience Receptacles

Two 115/1/60 convenience receptacle provided inside chamber.

Electrical Requirements

115/1/60 - 12 amps (total) for standard chamber. Power cord and grounded plug provided. Consult Geneva Scientific for electrical services when adding accessories to the chamber.