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ITEM NO.16 – ARABIDOPSIS PLANT GROWTH CHAMBER,
34/CCMB/APP/413/P12)
QTY: 1 NO. (FILE REF:
SPECIFICATIONS, FEATURES AND CLAUSES FOR ARABIDOPSIS PLANT GROWTH CHAMBER:
1. Temperature Range : 10 °C to 40 °C 1.0 °C (Lights On)
4 °C to 40 °C 0.5 °C (Lights Off)
2. Internal Volume / Capacity : Approx. 70 to 105 Cu ft.
3. Growth Height : Approx. 15 inches per shelf
4. Growth Area (floor area) : Approx. 30 Sq feet
5. Racks/Shelves : Three Racks with 22 gauge stainless steel
6. Light intensity (micromoles/m 2 /s) : 300 micromoles/m 2 /s or more
2 level programming for fluorescent lighting
1 level programming for incandescent lighting
7. Operating Power Supply : 230 Volts, 50 Hz.
8. Refrigeration System : Non CFC with outdoor Remote Air Cooled
Condenser for all weather conditions with hot
gas bypass system for continuous compressor operation
9. Heat rejection to ambient : Less than 9000 BTU per hour.
Essential features
- Microprocessor controlled with digital display.
- Programmable temperature and light settings.
- High/Low temperature safety limits and alarms.
- Upto 2 programmable light levels.
- Bright digital LED or VFD display.
- Air flow thru Plenum and Air diffusers.
Optional :
Humidification : Pan type with electronic RH sensor
Important Clauses:
1. The external dimensions of the chamber should not exceed 6 ½’ (length / width) x 38” (depth) x 7’ (height)
which is the space available for the installation of the chamber.
2. Cost should include a two year comprehensive warranty or more including parts and labour.
3. All safety features incorporated for environmental conditions with certifications should be clearly stated.
4. The list of users in India who are using similar Models of Plant Growth Chamber for growing Arabidopsis
plants should be provided. A Certificate to the effect that the Chamber is functioning well and the period
for which it has been in use should be included. This is necessary because the proper functioning of the
Growth Chamber in promoting growth of Arabidopsis plants is critical for the success of our project.
5. Detailed service manual with electronic circuit diagrams and engineering details should accompany the Plant
growth chamber. Commitment for the same should be made in the offer.
6. Please indicate local service support available and response time for attending a service call during and after
warranty.
7. Number of years for which the spare parts would be available should be indicated.
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