Proven Purification and Decades of Reliability

The OMNI-Lab was designed with simplicity in mind for decades of trouble free performance.

The OMNI-Lab Glovebox provides universities and commercial firms a cost-effective solution with full inert atmosphere performance and a user friendly control system.

The manual circulation, antechamber, and purge valves provide easy one hand reliable operation.

Since the Purifier is located on the top of the box, this allows the OMNI-Lab Glovebox to be the ideal platform for custom integrations of cold wells, spin coaters, special heating wells and other equipment installed on the glovebox floor required for your research.

Choosing the OMNI-Lab Glovebox means your precious laboratory space is preserved.

Regenerable Purification Technology

Every OMNI-Lab Glovebox System comes with a single regenerable purification system installed as standard.

With a regenerable purifier, when the purifier becomes saturated with oxygen and/or moisture it may be regenerated to remove the oxygen and moisture using an automatic regeneration sequence. At the completion of the regeneration sequence, the purifier may be put online again to remove oxygen and moisture from the glovebox atmosphere.

As with all VAC inert gas purification systems, the OMNI-Lab will achieve

< 1 ppm oxygen and moisture equilibrium.

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Technical Characteristics

Performance

Performance: < 1 ppm oxygen & moisture

Purification Capacity: Per purifier, 20 liters of O2 and 1.3 kg of H2O absorption capacity (per mfg. specs).

Regeneration

Regeneration: System has a completely automatic regeneration cycle.

System Display and Features

The 4.0” touch screen LCD displays glovebox pressure, blower speed, analyzer levels and system status. The operator may note antechamber operation and regeneration status at a glance. An alarm panel shows any out of tolerance condition for operator acknowledgement or correction. The system is available with optional VAC oxygen and/or moisture analyzer assemblies.

Leak Certification: Helium leak check to 1 X 10-6 cc/sec.

Safety Certification: Conforms and certified to UL Std 61010-1 and CSA Std C22.2 NO 1010.1, certified for CE conformity

Power: 110 or 220 VAC, 50 or 60 Hz, 15 amps.

System Weight: 1300 to 1700 lbs. (590 kg to 780kg)

Control System

The Omni system is designed with Industrial PLC that monitors and controls the complete system. The system utilizes an easy to use menu driven interface controlled via an operator touch screen graphical display.

It includes built-in programmed control of purifier regeneration, glovebox pressure and system diagnostics.

Purifier Circulation Valves: Manual Valves

Antechamber Control: Manual ball valves for evacuation and refill.

Pressure Control: The touchscreen displays the pressure in a horizontal bar graphic with the operating pressure limits displayed below. The PRESSURE CONTROL touch key brings up another screen that allows the user to set the high and low pressure limits for the glovebox. A foot switch for adjusting pressure within the preset limits while in the gloves is also included as standard.

Over Pressure Limit: The pressure safety limits are set at ±5” water column. If the glovebox pressure for some reason exceeds one of these limits, all valves are inactivated, the vacuum pump is shut down and an alarm sounds.

System Dimensions

OMNI Single length

45" W x 30" D x 36" H

(1143mm x 762mm x 914mm)

OMNI Dual length

112" W X 30" D X 36" H

(2844mm x 762mm x 914mm)

  • Single Length, Single Sided: 45″ Width, 30″ Depth, 36″ Height, 2 Glove Ports, 700 Lb Weight
  • Extra Length, Single Sided: 68″ Width, 30″ Depth, 36″ Height, 3 Glove Ports, 850 Lb Weight
  • Double Length, Single Sided: 90″ Width, 30″ Depth, 36″ Height, 4 Glove Ports, 950 Lb Weight
  • Single Length, Dual Sided: 45″ Width,45″ Depth, 36″ Height, 4 Glove Ports, 800 Lb Weight
  • Extra Length, Dual Sided: 68″ Width, 45″ Depth, 36″ Height, 6 Glove Ports, 950 Lb Weight
  • Double Length, Dual Sided: 90″ Width, 45″ Depth, 36″ Height, 8 Glove Ports, 1050 Lb Weight
  • Custom Configurations available upon request

Standard System Items

  • Glovebox: Available in single, double length, or dual sided. See table below for dimensions. Stainless steel construction with removable end panels. Flanged out design for easy expansion to dual length systems. Full view 1⁄4” LEXAN front panels, with aluminum glove ports. One (1) dual electrical junction box inside of glovebox. Customer specified interfaces may be located on the end panel or custom ordered in the back of the glovebox.
  • Stand: Steel construction stand has casters, seismic hold down straps and height levelers.
  • Antechamber: 15″ dia. X 24″ long (380 X 610 mm), Aluminum, mounted on right end panel (standard location). Light weight, domed stainless steel doors. Stainless Steel sliding tray included.
  • Mini-Antechamber: 6” dia. X 12” long (152 X 305 mm), stainless steel, welded to right end panel.
  • LED Light: Energy efficient glovebox light, 4500 K color temperature for optimum visibility in glovebox. One light is provided over each window.
  • Adjustable Shelves: One or two sets of three stainless steel shelves, 8 inches deep X 24 inches wide (203 X 610 mm).
  • Gloves: Included with each system, see options for selection.
  • Vacuum Pump: 4.1-CFM (7.6 m3/h) pump included with each system, see options for other choices.
  • Isolation Valves: Manual ball valves
  • Glovebox Purge: 1 1⁄2” ball valve. Standard feature. Optional Auto Purge available.
  • Glove Port Cover: Protects atmosphere during glove replacement. One cover included as standard.
  • Power: 115 or 230 VAC, 50/60 Hz Operation. See the Request For Quote below for part numbers
  • Pressure Control: Glovebox pressure is monitored, controlled, and displayed on the HMI panel or system control panel.
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Key Benefits

  • Gas Purification System has a 30-pound purifier charge and is mounted on top of the glovebox. 
  • System has a 12 hour regeneration program.
  • The purifier is supplied with manual circulation/isolation valves for simplicity of operation, providing long term reliability and ease of maintenance.
  • Utilizes an industrial PLC that monitors and controls the complete system through an easy to use menu driven interface control via an operator touch screen graphical display.
  • System can be equipped with an optional oxygen analyzer. The electrochemical-based sensor is not susceptible to hydrocarbons and is specific to oxygen.
  • System can be equipped with an optional NIST traceable aluminum oxide technology moisture transmitter. 
  • System has a foot switch for manual glovebox pressure control.
  • System comes standard with 3 adjustable shelves. 

Options

Options

Freezer

The VAC CS-40+ is a refrigeration system designed to provide 20.9L of -35°C refrigerated storage space inside an inert atmosphere glovebox.
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Solvent Purification

Our patented recirculation loop purifies solvents to a nearly moisture free condition, with many purification options available.
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Ovens

Two versions available: a water jacketed oven for operation to 600° C and an insulation blanketed oven for operation to 200° C.
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Glovebox cooling

The VAC Dri-Kool systems are air-cooled or water-cooled mechanical refrigeration systems designed for cooling inert gas glovebox atmospheres.
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Microscope

The VAC MD-50 Digital Microscope is built for up close work from a distance.
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Solvent Trap

VAC’s Solvent Trap is designed to remove organic solvent vapors from the glovebox atmosphere.
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Common Accessories

  • Oxygen Analyzer: Includes sample pump and calibratable electrolytic fuel cell. Displays the glovebox oxygen levels from 0.1 ppm to 25% oxygen.The electrochemical-based sensor is not affected by hydrocarbons and is specific to oxygen. P/N VAC 102237
  • Moisture Analyzer: Includes aluminum oxide probe with NIST traceable calibration. Displays the glovebox moisture levels down to 0.5 ppm (-80° C dewpoint). P/N VAC 110004 
  • Glove Port Cover, Evacuatable: Allows evacuation of new glove after a glove change to minimize oxygen influx. P/N VAC 020321
  • Interface Assy, NW40-KF: Welded feedthru penetration into a glovebox.
  • Interface Assy, NPT: Welded threaded feedthru penetrations into a glovebox. Also vacuum feedthru with 1/4″ valves on interior and exterior of glovebox.
  • Interface Assy, 20 amp: 5-way binding post feedthrus for electrical signals. P/N VAC 100626
  • 9 Pin, D-sub, P/N VAC 401161
  • 15 Pin, D-sub, P/N VAC 401162
  • 25 Pin, D-sub, P/N VAC 401163
  • RJ-45, P/N VAC 401164
  • USB, P/N VAC 400980
  • Interface Assy, BNC, P/N VAC 100627
  • Workstation Ionizer, No Fan: Excellent static control for working with an analytical balance or powders. Free standing.
    P/N VAC 101373, 110 VAC, 60 Hz
    P/N VAC 101467, 220 VAC, 50 Hz
  • Workstation Ionizer, with Fan: For coverage of greater work area. Free standing.
    P/N VAC 400259, 110 VAC, 60 Hz
    P/N VAC 400260, 220 VAC, 50 Hz
Please see quote request form below for full list of Options and Accessories.

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