Invivo
2
Plus
UM-14 Version R3.0
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Invivo
2
Plus User Manual
Using the workstation chamber
6.
Using the interlock
6.1
The Invivo
2
Plus workstation has a 28.8 litre interlock for transferring materials and samples into and
out of the workstation chamber. Invivo
2
Plus workstations can enable a purge facility in the interlock
when placing items into the workstation.
As an optional extra (HEPA protection option) the purge facility can be operated for both entering
and exiting the workstation. When transferring samples out of the workstation the interlock purge
cycle must be run before the interlock outer door can be opened.
Interlock overview
6.1.1
The interlock consists of 4 main components;
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Interlock outer door
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Interlock inner door
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Interlock chamber
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Interlock floor tray
The interlock is accessed by opening either the outer or inner door. Note that both doors cannot be
open at the same time.
Opening the interlock outer door
6.1.2
Before opening the interlock outer door, check that the interlock inner door is closed. To open the
interlock outer door, press button 1 in Figure 13. The interlock door will automatically slide up. To
close the interlock outer door, press and hold buttons 1 and 3 in Figure 13, simultaneously. The door
will automatically slide down. Once the door has located, the door seal will inflate and the buttons
can be released.
Opening the interlock inner door
6.1.3
The interlock inner door can only be opened if the interlock has been purged, indicated by the
interlock cycle status anaerobic (item 12 in Figure 9 or item 20 in Figure 10). To open the interlock
inner door;
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Access the workstation chamber via the Ezee Sleeves.
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Press the interlock inner door button (item 2 in Figure 12).
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Slide the interlock inner door backwards to open.
To close the interlock inner door, slide the interlock inner door forwards.
Note:
The interlock inner door should only be open when transferring materials from the interlock
chamber to the workstation chamber and vice versa. The interlock inner door can be opened and
closed as often as required to transfer material, providing the outer door has not been opened.
Transferring material into the workstation chamber via the interlock
6.1.4
To transfer material into the workstation chamber via the interlock;
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Open the interlock outer door.