Installation
July 22, 2019 | 287960-ENG | R00 13
3.5 Configuration Kit Overview
The base GEN1000 chamber can be fitted with one of four specifically configured kits, each with
airflow, lighting, and shelving designed to suit specific plants and applications. Each kit allows
researchers to convert the chamber and adapt to a variety of research programs requiring
different light intensity, airflow direction, growth height, and growth space.
3.5.1 Airflow
Continuous airflow is critical to the efficient operation of the chamber. Fresh air may be
introduced using the fresh air port located on the side of the chamber.
Conditioned air is drawn down from the refrigeration coil and enters the interior of the chamber
thought a rigid metal plenum in the rear wall of the chamber.
The SH and IN kits both use a perforated cover plate that distributes airflow from the plenum
horizontally across multiple shelves.
The TA kit uses solid cover plates and distributes uniform upward airflow through the chamber
floor.
The TC kit incorporates individual air-shelves that distribute air vertically to minimize
condensation within petri dishes and containers. Figure 3-5 shows airflow, light intensity, and
growth height comparisons between the four configurations.
Growth Area 11.3 ft
2
(1.05m
2
)
Spacing 20” (510mm)
Growth Area 6.3 ft
2
(2.1m
2
)
Growth Height 43.5” (216mm)
Growth Area 22.6 ft
2
(2.1m
2
)
Spacing 6.5” (165mm)
Growth Area 22.6 ft
2
(2.1m
2
)
Spacing 8.5” (216mm)
Figure 3-5 Chamber Airflow
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