Claire® LH Safety Cabinet
Think Together – Two Systems, One Mission: Laboratory Safety
🤝 Claire® LH – Teamwork in the Lab, Redefined
Claire® LH is an integrated safety cabinet solution that combines the strengths of Berner’s advanced biosafety cabinet technology with the precision and automation of the BRAND Liquid Handling Station (LHS). This unique system provides unmatched efficiency and process safety under GMP-A conditions while ensuring complete protection for personnel and products, in full compliance with DIN EN 12469.
🧬 Two-in-One: Safety Cabinet Meets Pipetting Robot
Claire® LH is more than just a safety cabinet — it’s a dual system:
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Combines a Class II microbiological safety cabinet with a fully integrated pipetting robot
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Guarantees contamination protection, sample integrity, and process reproducibility
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Ideal for automated sample processing in sterile environments
🔄 Flexible by Design
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Use with or without the Liquid Handling Station
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LHS can be placed left, center, or right within the work area
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Fully customizable layout for different workflows and processes
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Compatible with a wide range of labware: from individual tubes to 384-well plates
💻 User-Friendly Automation
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LHS is controlled via a laptop interface with intuitive software
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No programming skills required – define and automate protocols easily
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Real-time visual feedback for every pipetting step
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Smart interlock system protects the user during robotic operation by auto-closing the front sash
🛡️ Proven Protection, Built for GMP-A
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Certified Class II biosafety cabinet (DIN EN 12469, CE marked)
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HEPA H14 filters (≥ 99.995% efficiency, EN 1822-1)
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ISO Class 5 cleanroom inside the working area
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Built-in carry-over protection for accurate, sterile operations
🧠 Innovative Integration
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Novel worktop geometry ensures seamless integration of the robot
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High-end touch display controls both systems together, with clear visual feedback on status and mode
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Immediate visibility of safety conditions via intuitive interface
🧍 Ergonomics & Operation Comfort
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Ultra-quiet operation: 49.9 / 54.8 dB(A) (ECO/GMP modes)
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Bright, evenly lit work surface: 0–1100 lux
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Height-adjustable worktop: 683–952 mm
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Enhanced legroom thanks to compact first-stage filter design
🔧 Built for Long-Term Use
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Manufactured in Germany – both the cabinet and the LHS
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Short supply chains & rigorous factory testing ensure quality and sustainability
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Ongoing lifecycle support by Berner International: from installation to yearly servicing
📊 Technical Specifications
🧪 Biosafety Cabinet (Claire® LH)
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Type: Class II microbiological safety cabinet
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Standards: DIN EN 12469, NSF 49 Type A2
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Certification: CE / ISO 9001:2015
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External dimensions: 1352 × 2008–2277 × 815 mm
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Work area: 1257 × 640–700 × 600 mm
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Sash opening: 1257 × 180 mm
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Work surface height: 683–952 mm
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HEPA Filters: H14 (≥ 99.995%)
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Airflow velocity:
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Displacement: 0.29 / 0.45 m/s (ECO/GMP)
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Inflow: 0.40 m/s
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Air changes: 1175 /h or 1889 /h (ECO/GMP)
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Noise level: 49.9 / 54.8 dB(A)
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Lighting: 0–1100 lux
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Power consumption: 112 W (ECO) / 160 W (GMP)
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Weight: Approx. 312 kg
🧪 Liquid Handling Station (BRAND)
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Liquid Ends:
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Single-channel: 1–50 µL, 10–200 µL, 40–1000 µL
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8-channel: 1–50 µL, 20–300 µL, 40–1000 µL
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Working positions: Up to 8 (P2–P8), P1 reserved for waste
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Dimensions: 595 × 485 × 530 mm
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Operating temperature: +15 to +35 °C
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Transport temperature: –20 to +65 °C
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Power supply: 100–240 V, 50/60 Hz
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Max. power consumption: 150 W
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Noise: 46 dB
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Connectivity: 1 × USB
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Standards: IEC 61010-1, EN 61326-1 (EMC compliance)
🚀 Claire® LH – The Power of Integrated Safety
Claire® LH represents a true synergy between automation and biosafety. With precise pipetting, certified containment, ergonomic comfort, and full GMP-A compliance, it is the ideal solution for laboratories requiring efficiency and protection in a single powerful unit. Think together – and move your workflow forward with Claire® LH.