Air Science CA30S User Manual

Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber
“The World’s Most Advanced Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber.”
24 • 30 • 48 • 60 • 72XL
Safely Obtain Quality Latent
Prints and Reproducible Results
other International Standards
— Safefume™ CA30S

Product Overview

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Features and Callouts (p.3)
Safefume™ Control Interface (p.4)
Airflow and Multiplex™ Filtration Technology (p.5)
Specifications (p.6)
Options and Accessories (p.8)
Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber 24 • 30 • 48 • 60 • 72XL
Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber
The professionally designed automatic fuming chamber eliminates reliance on do- it-yourself systems that lack user-safety allowances and microprocessor controls needed for repeatable results.
The Safefume system controls all functions from start-to -finish, permitting the investigator to initiate a n unattended automatic cycle, establish the proper fuming intensity and duration, and to return upon completion to collect results.
Fuming time, humidity and chamber fume evacuation can be user-set to comply with internal department criteria, lab safety protocols or best practices in evidence management.
Safefume CA30S and CA60T. CA30S shown with optional UV lamp.
APPLICATIONS
• State and Federal Crime Laboratories
• Crime Scene Investigation
• Law Enforcement Agencies
• Medical Examiners’ Programs
• Criminal Justice Education
INTRODUCTION
Safefume™ cyanoacrylate fuming
chambers are designed to safely
develop latent fingerprints using ethyl
cyanoacrylate (CNA) vapor in a
controlled environment for optimum
effectiveness and safety where
moisture and fuming time are
critical factors. The tamper resistant
compartment helps maintain the
chain of custody. The unique
Air Science Multiplex™ filtration system,
together with professional design
and unique construction features offer
personnel protection during use.
The ductless filtration system requires
no connection to an outside exhaust
system. The automatic control system
programs the fuming cycle. A versatile
system of hanging rods and shelves
allows proper positioning of items
of evidence in the chamber.
DUCTLESS TECHNOLOGY:
The Eco-friendly Choice
Advanced carbon filtration technology offers a safe, high performance alternative to ducted cabinets for cyanoacrylate fingerprint development applications.
Environmental Benefits. Safefume cyanoacrylate fuming chambers capture cyanoacrylate vapors used in the process to prevent operator exposure and eliminate ecological impact through release into the environment.
Versatile. The filtration system uses the exclusive Air Science Multiplex filtration technology.
Easy to Install. Safefume chambers are self-contained. Set-up, operation and filter maintenance are straightforward.
Energy Efficient. Because filtered air is returned to the room, no demands are required of the facility HVAC capacity for make-up air.
Cost Effective. Facility ductwork, HVAC and construction costs are eliminated.
Safe to Use. Cabinet isolation and filtration protect users from incidental exposures to cyanoacrylate fumes.
Self Testing. Electronic process monitoring assures continuous safety. An optional electronic gas sensor monitors carbon filter performance.
This Product Exceeds OSHA, ANSI and Other International Standards.

Product Features

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Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber 24 • 30 • 48 • 60 • 72XL
PRODUCT FEATURES:
A. Filter I.D. Window: A strategically placed front cover
window shows the installed filter part number and installa­tion date for convenience and to encourage timely filter replacement.
B. Filter Door Key: Filter access keys prevent unauthorized
removal or accidental exposure to dirty filters.
C. Track & Wheel System: An efficient filter clamping
mechanism allows removal of main filter(s) directly to disposal bag with track and wheel system.
D. Electrostatic Pre-Filter: The 99.5% effective electrostatic
pre-filter protects and extends the life of the main filter and can be changed without tools while unit is running to prevent operator exposure to captured contaminants.
E. Dynamic Filtration Chamber: The dynamic filter chamber
prevents leakage of contaminated air by maintaining partial vacuum in the filter plenum.
F. Control Panel: The microprocessor control panel
manages the Printbuster™ Pro operating sequence with control, oversight and display of all processing functions. The LCD display works with a touchpad data entry keypad to establish all operating parameters.
G. Doors: Tempered glass, keyed doors with aluminum frame
and tamper proof seal, provide improved security, stability and ease of cleaning. (scratch-resistant glass for lasting optimum visibility).
H. Shelving: Standard height units include one shelf in a fixed
position. Extra tall units include one shelf that is repositionable to fit two configurations.
I. Fan: High velocity sparkless and brushless centrifugal fan.
J. Lighting: Vapor-proof fluorescent light.
K. Color: The cabinet is white with blue door(s).
L. Hanging Rods: Removable and adjustable stainless steel
hanging rod for proper orientation of evidence.
M. Cool Mist Water Nebulizer/Humidifier: Programmable to
achieve preset humidity conditions quickly and accurately, using a replaceable “wicking” filter to eliminate excess cyanoacrylate from building up on the unit.
N. Hot Plate Accelerator: Hot plate to polymerize ethyl cyano-
acrylate. Air Science also offers optional adjustable temperature hot plates to accommodate a variety of fuming techniques, including Microburst and typical Super glue methods. Hot plates are available with basic knob controls as well as advanced microprocessor controls with LED display.
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OTHER FEATURES:
Standards Compliant: Performance specifications
and construction meet or exceed OSHA, ANSI and relevant international standards to assure operator safety.
Construction: Models are available in either polypropylene
and epox y coated steel or aluminum frame with plastic wall construction. Doors are tempered glass locking doors with tamper-proof seal and aluminum frame. See selection chart for specifications and dimensions. Available in 110V, 60Hz single phase electrical supply (other voltages available on request).
Optional UV Lamp: Activated ultraviolet light provides
secondary disinfection of the interior between cases to prevent cross-contamination, ensuring integrity of the samples for DNA testing.
Internal Chamber Cleansing: The Internal Chamber
Cleansing feature automatically activates to eliminate contami­nation and remove the harmful vapor from the unit. This process is especially important if the unit is used infrequently or only during certain periods of high evidence volume.
Safefume CA30T, shown
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Product Features
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THE AIR SCIENCE PERFORMANCE ADVANTAGE

Safefume automatic cyanoacrylate fuming chamber includes features expressed through sound design and certified quality construction. Accessories add functional perform­ance to meet specific applications.
Professional Quality. Safefume automatic cyanoacrylate fuming chambers comply with current technical and safety regulations.
Multiplex Filtration. The Air Science Multiplex Filter offers high performance an d safet y.
Industrial
Components.
The cabinet frame and work surfaces are durable and chemically resistant.
Reliability. Internal systems are isolated from fumes, extending product life.
Air Science Safefumes use energy-efficient ebmpapst™ brand centrifugal blowers for long life and dependable performance.
Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber 24 • 30 • 48 • 60 • 72XL
The microprocessor control panel manages the Printbuster Pro operating sequence with control, oversight and display of all processing functions. The LCD display works with a touchpad data entry keypad to establish all operating parameters.
AIR SCIENCE PRINTBUSTER™ PRO LCD INTERFACE TECHNOLOGY
Printbuster Pro is the industry’s first use of touchscreen technology offering a simple, easy-to-use solution delivering repeatable results every time. The automatic latent fingerprint development cycle manages the following:
• Relative humidity setpoint. Relative humidity is established via a water-filled nebulizer/ humidifier.
• Cabinet temperature display.
• Door status with lock alarm.
• Circulation fan on/off.
• Hot plate on/off. The hot plate accelerator polymerizes ethyl cyanoacrylate for a specific time interval.
• Processing time.
• Purge cycle time. Fumes are removed from the chamber through the Multiplex filtration system via a carbon filter; air is safely exhausted to the room.
• Emergency stop.
• Filter condition. An optional electronic gas sensor emits an audible and visual warning when the main filter must be changed.
This Product Exceeds OSHA, ANSI and Other International Standards.
Product Features
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Key Performance Advantages

Air Science Safefume™ chambers provide key operational advantages that make evidence processing safer, easier and more accurate.
Internal Chamber
Cleansing.
Operators are protected from harmful cyanoacrylate vapor out-gassing when the unit is not in use. Even if the unit is not running, internal surfaces may still be contaminated from the previous processing cycle.
Fuming Delay. Cyanoacrylate fuming achieves maximum results under 70% to 80% humidity. Air Science has developed a hot plate fuming delay that only activates at the user-determined chamber humidity, ensuring better results and clearer print impressions on the first fuming.
Cool Mist Nebulizer. Open steam reservoir humidifiers are slow and inaccurate, while faster ultrasonic humidifiers remain sensitive to residue buildup on the water tank. The Air Science Cool Mist Nebulizer can be programmed to achieve preset humidity conditions quickly and accurately, using a replaceable “wicking” filter to eliminate excess cyanoacrylate from building up on the unit.
Adjustable Temperature Hot Plate. (Optional) The Safefume™ is versatile, offering optional hot plates to cater to a variety of fuming techniques, including Microburst and typical Super glue methods.
MULTIPLEX™ FILTRATION TECHNOLOGY
Multiplex Filtration consists of a pre-filter and main filter to create a combination of chemical and physical architecture customized to each application. The mechanical design enhances safety, convenience and overall value.
• The electrostatic pre-filter is accessible from within the cabinet.
• A filter clamping mechanism allows for the filter to be easily installed and ensures an even seal at the filter peripheral face at all times to prevent bypass leakage.
• The filter chamber prevents contaminated air from contacting internal cabinet mechanisms.
• The main filter number and installation date are displayed in a front-access window.
The Air Science carbon filtration technique is based on enhanced, activated carbon particle formulations from specially selected, naturally occurring raw material superior to wood or other organic sources. The carbon is treated to attain the proper porosity and aggregate surface area and to react with several ranges of aerosolized chemicals moved through the filter by an air handling bl ower.
• The carbon filter is a self-contained assembly sized to fit the specified product model number, and configured to optimize airflow across 100% of the filter surface area for maximum efficiency, prolonged filter life, optimal diffusion and saturation capacity, and user safety.
SAFEFUME™ AIRFLOW PATTERN
Room Air Intake
Fan / Blower
Filtration
Main Filters
carbon
Safefume CA48S, shown with Multiplex Filtration System.
A. The main filter (activated carbon, selected for capture of cyanoacrylate vapors),
is easy to replace, no tools required. The filter clamps tightly against the filter gasket to prevent filter bypass and maintain filter integrity.
Air Scie nce is the single source supplier for all pre-filters and ca rbon filters used in its prod­ucts, plus those of many other manufacturers.
Exhaust Air
Electrostatic Pre-filter
Pre-filter may be changed while unit is running
STANDARDS & COMPLIANCE
Quality Management Systems ISO 9001
Chemical Fume Containment ANSI/ASHRAE 110 1995
Carbon Filter Efficiency BS 79 89-2001
Electrical Safety UL- C- 61010-1
Product Design ANSI Z 9.5-2003
OSHA, Occupational Safety and Health Administration
Environment ISO 14001 Ene rgy Star Par tner
AFNOR NFX 15-211
ROHS Exempt unde r EEE Category 9
ANSI Z 9.7-1998
OSHA Standard -29 CRF, Safety and Health Regulations for General Industry, 1910.1450: Occupational exposure to hazardous chemicals in laboratories. Part B, definition, laboratory type hood. All Air Science products meet this definition.
This Product Exceeds OSHA, ANSI and Other International Standards.
Product Specifications
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SAFEFUME™ SERIES FEATURES & BENEFITS
The Air Science automatic Safefume cyanoacrylate fuming chambers safely and automatically develop latent fingerprints on most non-porous surfaces using the proven technique of exposure to ethyl cyano­acrylate vapor. Evidence is positioned in the chamber with a flexible system of hanging rods and shelves. A fully automatic system controls and monitors the process.
• Choose from multiple sizes, from bench top to floor standing.
• Multi-chamber cabinets available.
• Caster wheels standard on all models except bench top series.
• Optional UV Lamp decontamination.
• Optional side and rear windows for 360˚ view of development.
Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber 24 • 30 • 48 • 60 • 72XL
CA24S
(
front & side view
)
CA30S CA48S CA60S
MODEL DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
Internal Height External (W x D x H) Shipping (W x D x H ) Net Ship
Benchtop Models
CA24S
CA30S
CA48S
CA60S
12.7 5"
325 mm
36"
914 m m
36"
914 m m
36"
914 m m
24" x 17.25" x 24"
610 x 441 x 610 mm
30" x 28" x 48"
762 x 711 x 1220 mm
48" x 28" x 48"
1219 x 711 x 1220 mm
60" x 28" x 48"
1524 x 711 x 1220 mm
40" x 40" x 55"
1016 x 1016 x 1397 mm
40" x 40" x 55"
1016 x 1016 x 1397 mm
58" x 40" x 5 5"
1473 x 1016 x 1397 mm
65" x 40" x 55"
1651 x 1016 x 1397 mm
156 / 71 20 0 / 91
175 / 79 215 / 98
306 / 139 346 / 157
369 / 167 407 / 185
(
(
lbs/Kg
side view
)
)
DNA Decontamination UV Lamp Syst em
(optional) provides sec­ondary disinfection of the interior between cases to prevent cross­contamination, ensuring integrity of samples for DNA testing.
CA30T CA48T CA60T
Tall Models
CA30T
CA48T
CA60T
Specifications are subject to change without notice.
57. 24 "
145 4 mm
57. 24 "
145 4 mm
57. 24 "
145 4 mm
30" x 28" x 74.88"
762 x 711 x 1902 mm
48" x 28" x 74.88"
1219 x 711 x 1902 mm
60" x 28" x 74.88"
1524 x 711 x 1902 mm
40" x 40" x 91"
1016 x 1016 x 2311 mm
58" x 40" x 91"
1473 x 1016 x 2311 mm
70" x 40" x 91"
1778 x 1016 x 2311 mm
This Product Exceeds OSHA, ANSI and Other International Standards.
(
side view
271 / 123 316 / 143
327 / 148 367 / 166
382 / 173 447 / 203
)
Product Specifications
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Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber 24 • 30 • 48 • 60 • 72XL
CATRI
(
side view
)
CAQUAD
MODEL DIMENSIONS WEIGHT
Internal Height External (W x D x H) Shipping ( W x D x H) Net Ship
Standard Triplex Model (3 Chambers*)
CATR I
2 @ 36"
914 m m
Standard Quad Model (4 Chambers*)
CAQUAD
4 @ 36"
914 m m
Aluminum Frame Walk-in Model
CA72XL
1 @ 80"
2032 mm
1 @ 65.75"
166 8 mm
60" x 28" x 82.25"
1524 x 711 x 2090 mm
60" x 28" x 82.25"
1524 x 711 x 2090 mm
72" x 48" x 86"
1829 x 1200 x 2184 mm
70" x 40" x 91"
1778 x 1016 x 2311 mm
70" x 40" x 91"
1778 x 1016 x 2311 mm
80" x 54" x 95"
2032 x 1372 x 2413 mm
402 / 182 467 / 212
418 / 18 9 476 / 216
825 / 374 968 / 439
(
side view
(
lbs/Kg
)
)
The Safefume CATRI three-chamber, floor model fuming chamber includes three individual compartments with independent controls and duct­less carbon filters.
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The Safefume CAQUAD four-chamber, floor model fuming chamber includes four individual compartments with independent controls and ductless carbon filters.
The Safefume CA72XL is a high volume, stand alone, fingerprinting chamber designed for departments that must process large amounts of evidence on a regular basis. Large items such as automobile doors, tires, bicycles, etc. can be easily processed in this unit.
This model offers the same functionality as our smaller versions including the Printbuster Pro control system.
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Product Options

Automatic Cyanoacrylate Fuming Chamber 24 • 30 • 48 • 60 • 72XL
PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
CA24S CA30S
Safefume™ Models
Airflow CFM 145 145 145 145 145
Noise, dBA, 1 meter < 50 < 50 < 50 < 5 0 < 50
Construction
Shelving
Lighting
Blower
Electrical Switches
Monitoring
CA48S CA60S
single,
fixed position
Filter Specifications
Pre-Filter, Electrostatic 1 lb. / .45 kg (nominal)
Main Filter, 22 lbs / 9.6 kg
1 1 3 4 1
1 1 3 4 1
CA30T CA48T CA60T CATR I CAQUAD
White polypropylene and
epoxy coated steel.
single,
two-position
single,
per compartment
<… ebmpapst
<… Complete full monitoring of all functions. …>
<… (2) 15 watts …>
centrifugal fan.
<… Main On/Of f …>
Aluminum frame with tempered glass walls.
>
CA72XL
optional
OPTIONS & ACCESSORIES
Safefume™ Model CA24S CA30S CA48S CA60S
Option Description Part Number
Heavy Duty Base Stand Provides a lower storage half shelf; accommodates wheelchair
Enclosed Base Cabinet Provides storage space below the chamber.
DNA Decontamination UV la mp*
Basic Hot Plate Basic hot plates heat up to 4 00ºC and offer basic temperature
Advanced Hot Plate Advanced hot plates heat up to 400ºC and offer m icroproc essor
Automatic Lock-Out System Safety supplement to standard key lock system. Automatic
Electronic Lock Prevents accidental door opening during fuming cycle E- LOCK E-LOCK E-LO CK E-LOC K
ADA Lock Accommodates ADA compliance for ergonomic access
access. Locking casters fix the chamber in place. 3 4” tall.
(Specify: yellow, blue or white color and wheels or leveling feet)
A UV lamp is available for overnight decontamination of interior surfaces. The UV kit includes a timer and door micro switch interlock. The UV operation must comply with local codes and facility safety practices. Contact your facility safety officer for details.
control knobs with 1 to 10 dial markings. Maximum capacity of 1000mL. All aluminum construction. Availab le in 110V or 230V configurations.
controls and LED display with enhanced safety features. Low profile design has a maximum capacity of 600mL. All aluminum construction. Available in 110V or 230V configurations.
lock-out system is interconnected to the main control system to prevent premature or unauthorized access to interior chamber.
and operation.
* Includes timer, and door micro switch. Safety precautions must be followed.
P5-CART P10XL-CART P20-CART P25-CART
P5-ENCB P10XL- ENCB P20-ENCB P25-ENCB
CA-UV CA-UV CA-UV CA-UV
BHOTPL ATE110
or
BHOTPL ATE230
AHOTPL ATE110
or
AHOTPLATE230
EM- LOCK EM-LOCK EM -LOCK EM -LOCK
ADA ADA ADA ADA
BHOTPL ATE110
or
BHOTPL ATE230
AHOTPL ATE110
or
AHOTPLATE230
BHOTPL ATE110
or
BHOTPL ATE230
AHOTPL ATE110
or
AHOTPLATE230
BHOTPL ATE110
BHOTPL ATE230
AHOTPL ATE110
AHOTPLATE230
or
or
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