Laboratory acoustics and

biological safety cabinets

The LaboGene Introduction

»» Introduction
ÝÝ LaboGene invests heavily in innovation of our products.
We have already today achieved among the best when
it comes to acoustical performance of our biological
safety cabinets (BSC), but we do not rest here. Our
aim is always to give you the best possible solution and
experience with our products.
ÝÝ All LaboGene BSCs are designed and tested in accord-
ance with the EN 12469 (09.2000) standard.
ÝÝ The standard gives guidance on how to establish the
sound pressure level at a specific position in front of the
cabinet.
ÝÝ The measurement methods are based on a number of
requirements and assumptions in order to simplify &
standardise the way the sound pressure level is estab-
lished. All methods operate with a condition with negli-
Property of LaboGene ApS. gible environment correction. A rare condition that only
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exists in these highly controlled test environments.
The standards are on the other hand convenient and
needed for purchasers and end-users because it en-
ables them to make comparison of different vendors’
solutions.
ÝÝ Because of the simplification, the experienced sound
pressure level in the actual working environment will
always be higher than the sound pressure level meas-
ured according to EN 12469 and associated acoustics
standards. The lab planner and safety officer will
therefore need additional validation of the predicted
sound pressure level to ensure that the noise limit is
not exceeded.
ÝÝ This guide will give you an introduction to the topic.
It is our aim to enable you to make decisions on this
very important safety issue.
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»» Sound »» The ideal world – free field test condition

ÝÝ Sound propagates as waves through the air in the ÝÝ No environmental influence

same fashion as when you throw a stone in the water
ÝÝ Well defined reference plane (floor, ground)
ÝÝ The further away from the source it is, the weaker
the sound pressure will be ÝÝ Free space in all directions – sound will propagate
without being affected by obstacles
ÝÝ The human ear can detect sound in the range from
20-20000 Hz
Position 1 (P1)

ÝÝ Can only be realized in special semi-anechoic cham-

Reference plane bers or under very controlled outdoor conditions in
ÝÝ Sound pressure is measured in dB(A) using a filter a free field test site
representing the human ears’ sensitivity (A-weight-
ed) ÝÝ Required in the ISO/EN12469 and ISO/EN11201
standards

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»» Workspace environment condition »» Understanding the data sheet

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ÝÝ Manufacturers of BSCs will typically state the sound
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ÝÝ An large number of factors have influence on the ÝÝ Values in real life working conditions will in most
sound pressure level - room size, fittings, furniture, cases be 5-10 dB(A) higher than the value you find
surface materials and treatments in the data sheet
Exhaust - Source 2 (S2)
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ÝÝ Background noise from other equipment and venti- ÝÝ However, you can still rely on the data sheet value as
lation systems can also add to the sound pressure the best way to identify the most silent BSC, because
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»» The acoustical behaviour of »» Applying the LaboGene acoustical

LaboGene BSC cabinets BSC model
Exhaust - Source 2 (S2)

ÝÝ A LaboGene BSC can be regarded as two independent sound ÝÝ With the LaboGene BSC model you can predict the
sources – one pointing upwards and one pointing forward sound pressure level in 3 positions

ÝÝ Both are virtually ”white noise” sources in the range from 200- 1. The reference position
2500 Hz
2. The head position of the operator

3. A position representing any given position in

the room more than 4 meters from the BSC
0,10m
Ceiling Height H (m)
Operator Opening Position 2 (P2)

- Source 1 (S1) Position 1 (P1)

Position 3 d >> dcritical (P3)

ÝÝ All you need is a tape measure and basic knowledge
1,35m
Reference plane
about the room surfaces
1,00m 0,85m

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»» Example »» Want to learn more?

LaboGene Mars 1200 BSC in a medium sized workspace with moderate damping Downloads
Technical note: Acoustical Model - LaboGene Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC):
P1 free field simulation - EN12469/11201 45,3 dB(A) Available at www.LaboGene.com
Room Absorption coefficient 0,054
Online
Room dimensions (LxWxH) 5,8 x 5,0 x 3,0 m
Prediction of the sound pressure level in your specific lab environment:
Sound pressure level in position 1 LP(P1) 54,5 dB(A) Available at www.LaboGene.com

Sound pressure level in position 2 LP(P2) 56,7 dB(A)

Sound pressure level in position 3 LP(P3) 54,0 dB(A)

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