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Humidity control
The Bugbox Ax workstations control the humidity of the workstation chamber from ambient to
85% relative humidity.
The humidity level can be increased and decreased by pressing the ‘Min’ & ‘Max’ buttons
shown
on figure 7.
Note: Any equipment installed in the workstation chamber must be suitable for the humidity level
inside the workstation chamber. If in doubt, consult the manufacturers’ datasheet or manual for
any equipment that is installed in the workstation chamber. Ruskinn Technology Limited accepts
no responsibility for damage to any equipment installed in the workstation chamber that is not
suitable for the conditions inside the workstation chamber.
Aquasorb Sachets
These sachets contain a small amount of a super absorbent polymer that has the ability to
absorb 500 times its weight in water that is then evaporated into the workstation atmosphere.
The workstation allows the humidity to rise to a user defined maximum at which point it will start
to strip the excess humidity away at a control accuracy of +/-6%. One sachet should deliver a
humidity level of at least 70% for more than 3 days.
Figure 14: Aquasorb Sachets - Empty and Charged
The sachets are supplied ‘dry’ and require charging before use by placing the sachet in the tray
provided with them and filling with deionised water. The sachet will expand as it absorbs the
water to fill the volume of the sachet. Once complete, lightly shake and/or wipe off any excess
water droplets and then place in the workstation on the metal tray. The sachets can be
‘recharged’
multiple times and are capable of continuous use for a number of months if kept
clean. It is up to the end user to decide on the frequency of replacement but we recommend every
month or two to change the sachet. Additional sachets can be purchased from The Baker
Company or your local distributor.
