The document describes an Entomological Chamber Model No. ACM-7131R manufactured by TechnoCracy Pvt. Ltd. It provides precise control of environmental conditions for insect rearing and research. The double-walled chamber maintains temperature from 5-70°C and humidity from 20-98% through heating, cooling, humidification and dehumidification systems. It allows for behavioral studies of insects in various entomological conditions.
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ENTOMOLOGICAL CHAMBER
Entomology can be said as both a basic and applied studieswith reliable results for insect rearing
sciences that involves research work, study of insects experts.Weiber entomological chamberenables the
and similar species. The study enables researchers to behavioural study of insectswithin different
a have insects as a readily accessible resource in Entomology conditions Phenol coated refrigeration
order to develop a comprehensive & detailed scientific coils of the Entomological Chamber resist the
theories along with understanding the natures life corrosive effects of acids inherent in the rearing of
cycle. insects.
Weiber Entomological chamber is one product that These insect growth chambers are comprehensively
provides the ideal environment and unique high engineered systems, providing precise control of a
volume solution for a wide variety of entomological wide range of environmental climate conditions, each
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within close limits. Each room is a combination of sub- HEATING
systems, integrated into a true research chamber.
Weiber Entomological Chambers have indirect heating
systems with in all its insect growth units,which also
CONSTRUCTION DETAILS
consist of air heaters made of premium quality Kanthal A-1
Weiber Entomology chambers are carefully built with wires of suitable wattage. The warm air flowsequally within
double walled convection heating and cooling units. The the chamber through efficient motor fans that ensure
external structure Entomology chambers are built from sufficient temperature sustainability.
thick PCRC sheet which are carefully pre-treated with
primers to prevent rust and painted with durable stove COOLING
enamel or elegantly powder coat. The inner chamber
All Weiber insect growth chambers are energy efficient
consists of heavy gauge and good quality stainless steel
and are energy saving devices. The chambers come
sheet of SS-304 grade. The gap between the walls is filled
withpre-fitted cooling unit in all WeiberEntomology
with premium quality mineral glass wool, which ensures
chambers in order to enable bio chemical demands, cyclic
maximum thermal efficiency in Weiber insect rearing
and growth studies at lower room temperatures.
chambers.
Chambers have ISI marked premium quality CFC free
The unit is two door unit where in the inner door is made
compressors of Kirloskar/Tecumseh make, adhering to
out of thick plexi glass/float glass which enables
latest international standards and guidelines.
researcher to view the specimens, without disturbing the
temperature within the chamber. The door is also fitted
HUMIDITY RANGE
with magnetic door closer. The outer door is built out of
With its wide temperature range of 5°C to 70°C and
mild steel sheet supported by stainless steel internally.
humidity range from 20% to 98% the insect growth
This door has lock and key arrangement. The unit has
chambers give out reliable results for insect rearing
different customized shelves in various permutations and
researchers in various fields and disciplines.
combinations to ease out experiments and studies. The
triple walled back of our Entomology chambers arefitted
with two/Four/Six/Eight (size specific) air circulation fans HUMIDIFICATION
for timelymaintenance of the temperature within the insect
A low-pressure droplet free vapour boiler using direct
rearing chamber.
vaporization system is used. Water Reservoir is placed
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next to the chamber with a 10 x 8mm PU tube quick HUMIDITY SENSOR CAPACITIVE
connector which automatically controls the water level
Weiber Entomological Chambers have an electronic
through a water-in solenoid valve along with an electrical
humidity controller and indicator with an accuracy of +
float switch. The de-mineralized water or single distilled
5%.
water supply to the humidity inlet with a resistance
measurement of approximately 50,000 – 200,000
TEMPERATURE RANGE
Ohm/cm comes along with the unit.
5oC to 70oC for standard Weiber Entomological
chamber, and can be customized as and when
HUMIDITY SENSOR CAPACITIVE required byWeiber’s valuable customers.
Humidity sensor is carefully built out of ceramic
substrate coated with a thin polymer film deposited TEMPERATURE CONTROL
between two conductive electrodes. The sensing
Weiber insect rearing chambers have an inbuilt
surface is coated with a micro porous metal electrode,
temperature control which is programmed with micro-
allowing the polymer to absorb water, the dielectric
processor based temperature controller and indicator.
constant changes as it is directly proportional to
relative humidity of surrounding environment, thereby
RESISTANCE TEMPERATURE
changing capacitance, relative humidity can be
DETECTORS (RTD)
derived.
These sensors are wire wound and thin film devices
which measure temperature resultant of the physical
DEHUMIDIFICATION
principle of the positive temperature coefficient of
The Insect Growth Chambers has refrigeration based
electrical resistance of metals. The higher the
de-humidification based process. And can be
temperature, higher is the value of their electrical
customised as per the desired level humidity (lower or
resistance.
higher) which is be achieved by maintaining the
precise dew point temperature. The output will be
TEMPERATURE SENSITIVITY
automatically activated based on the set point s along
Temperature inside our Entomology chambers are
with ramp up mode post low temperature cycle.
controlled with a sensitivity of + 0.5o c or better..
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ILLUMINATION MINERAL GLASS WOOL
INSULATION
Weiber Entomology Chambers come with door operated
Glass mineral wool is one of the most environment
illumination system which have fluorescent lights, along
friendly, stable and sustainable insulants available.
with two panels of diffused fluorescent light panel located
Glass wool is incombustible by nature with Euro class
on either side of the chamber to ease the user for initiating
Aclassification, the insulant prevents flames and toxic
the photo periodic tests and various other experiments.
smokes, this is enabled due to a dense entanglement of
materials with a low conduction and trapping a good
ILLUMINATION CONTROL
amount of air, glass wool is one of the good thermal
The illumination is controlled through solid state cyclic insulants,which results in reducing heat losses within
timer whichin turn controls the photoperiodic cycle of the the equipment for better sensitivity and economical
chamber. operations, with lesser impact on the environment
while manufacturing, use and disposal is minimal.
FRONT PANEL
AIR CIRCULATION
Front panel of the chambers comprises of on/off switches
Triple walled back of unit is fitted with two air circulation
for heating, cooling and mains indicator lamps &
fans for maintaining temperature uniformly throughout
temperature controllers.
the chamber.
FEATURES OF COAXIAL CIRCULATION FAN
Ÿ Vacuum impregnated stator winding with dr. back varnish under red baktol
Ÿ Non-hygroscopic.
Ÿ Excellent IR value
Ÿ Bright bar (EN - 8 class) shaft.
Ÿ Bush bearing of branded companies.
Ÿ Surge comparison testing in fans and pumps eliminates into turn short circulating of the stator.
Ÿ Pressure die-casted-rotor manufactured with zero error.
Ÿ Boats of high accuracy
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CONTROLLER SPECIFICATIONS
Ÿ Heater Mode: Red LED indicates the heating system Ÿ ESC: This key is used to exit or escape from any
on condition and it lighten up when the set temperature menu while system is operational.
exceeds the ambient temperature. Ÿ Print/Data download: key is used to transfer the
Ÿ Cooling Mode: GreenLED indicates the cooling stored data to a printer or downloading data inf the
system on condition and it lighten up when the ambient form of MS Excel/Word and Hyperterminal
temperature exceeds the set temparture. software.
Ÿ Temperature Alarm: This display indicates the Ÿ Display Unit: This unit is a user intertractive
extreme Ambient condition and the temperature failure interface system for easy operation and it displays
condition. the parameter like DATE, TIME, Ambient
Ÿ Audio Alarm: Here Alarm indicates the visual alarm Temperature, Compressor, ON, Delay Time,
and indicates any failure and temperature overshoot Read and Set Temperature.
conditions. Ÿ Temperature Display: This seven segment
Ÿ Door Open: Visual indication with door open display indicates the read temperature value inside
conditions. the chamber.
Ÿ A.C Power Failure: The indicator lights up when the Ÿ Refrigeration Unit: Refrigeration unit is formed by
mains power fails and the system is working on the ISI marked compressor/cooling kit, of Kirloskar,
battery mode. Copeland or Tecumseh.
Ÿ Low battery Indicator: Blinker indicates the battery
backup status, also alarms when the battery charge
IMPORTANCE OF THE
capacity available at 25% of the total charge.
ENTOMOLOGY
Ÿ UP: Count up key.
Ÿ SET: Thebutton to customise parameter on the screen, Ÿ Entomology enables a researcher/ scholar to read
by pressing of this key a cursor blink on the through the physiology and biology of insects.
corresponding parameter, this enables the selection of Ÿ Study involves analysing the actions/ behaviour of
desired parameters with use of UP and Down key in insects that creates understanding the insect
order to set specific value. social habitat along with other organisms.
Ÿ Down: Down count key. Ÿ Study of insect population helps understand
ecological interactions.
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Ÿ The study also involves through knowledge of SALIENT FEATURES OF WEIBER
quantity and quality of insect life within various ENTOMOLOGICAL CHAMBER
habitat such as pond or stream
Ÿ Phenol coated refrigerated coil.
Ÿ The study also makes an important contribution to
Ÿ Steam free humidity system.
indicate the presence or absence of pollution.
Ÿ Stainless steel chamber and shelves; highly
Ÿ The study also helps built the antidotes for various
resistant to corrosion.
harmful diseases, prevention from despoiling or
Ÿ LED lighting system stimulates diurnal studies.
preserving fertility of land mass as well.
Ÿ CFC free cooling.
Ÿ Refrigeration on demand power system; less power
consumption & saves electricity.
APPLICATIONS OF WEIBER
Ÿ Horizontal air flow system.
ENTOMOLOGICAL CHAMBER Ÿ Excellent Temperature uniformity.
Ÿ Protocol Documentation
Ÿ Entomological studies
Ÿ Data logging
Ÿ Developmental biology
Ÿ Data Analysis Program
Ÿ Conservation of biodiversity
Ÿ Plant and insect interaction Ÿ 21 CFR Compliance System
Ÿ Insect pathogen interaction Ÿ Upgradable for remote operations
Ÿ Insecticide research Ÿ Calibration Test Reports Traceable to NABL
FEATURES
Ÿ High Energy Efficiency
Ÿ Compact
Ÿ Ozone-friendly refrigerants
Ÿ Proven Technology
Ÿ Wide Voltage Range
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