ELGA Brochure
ELGA Brochure
ELGA Brochure
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With this in mind, we have applied our expertise, PURELAB Chorus 1 PURELAB
gained since 1937 in water purification innovation & Halo Dispenser Chorus 1 Complete
to design the unrivalled PURELAB range. Our reliable
water purification systems are constructed from the
highest quality components to ensure optimal
purity, while a rapid and easy sanitization program
contributes towards an uninterrupted workflow.
Built-in economical processes results in the lowest
consumables costs with the highest water quality
and precision.
PURELAB PURELAB
At ELGA we do not speculate or work on Chorus 2+ flex 1 & 2
assumptions about your water quality. On our first
visit to your laboratory we will carry out a test, on
site, that analyzes your feed water quality.
Conductivity Conductivity
1-0.1 µS/cm 1-50 µS/cm
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Technologies
The various technologies used in ELGA equipment are able to remove impurities from
water down to extremely low levels; some technologies focus on specific contaminants
while others have a broader spectrum of targets. To achieve the correct water purity for
a particular application, in a cost effective manner, technologies must be arranged in
combination and their operation optimized.
Activated Carbon
Small and large
organic molecules
Contains a maze of tiny pores with sizes ranging from <0.1– 2.9nm
Carbon
Matrix and a surface area of about 1000 square meters per gram. The nature
Pores available
to both small of this surface allows adsorption of organic impurities from the
and large
molecule water and catalytic decomposition of free chlorine and, more slowly,
adsorption
chloramines.
Pores available
only to small
molecule
It is applied in:
adsorbtion
• Pre-treatment cartridges
• Composite Vent filters
• Final Purification cartridges
Pre-filtration using microporous depth filters, provides an entrapment/adsorption barrier for the removal
of large suspended particles and some colloids from the water entering the ELGA purification process.
Typically rated at 5 – 10µm and combined with an activated carbon treatment, these filters act to protect
subsequent RO systems from fouling and blockage.
Reverse Osmosis
Reverse osmosis (RO) is a process where pressure is used to push water FEEDWATER
through a membrane filter in a cross-flow fashion. RO-membranes are
extremely fine filters and reject water contaminants that are less than
1nm diameter. Typically >95% of ionic impurity, most organic impurity,
and nearly all particulates, bacteria and bio-molecules are removed
RO MODULE
from the permeate water; these are carried out of the RO module in a
waste or concentrate water stream.
PERMEATE
CONCENTRATE
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Ion exchange resins are often used as part of a final treatment step. Single-use purification packs
typically use a mixture of ion-exchange resins and other media. When used to deionize water, charged
impurities are retained on these resins, while H + and OH - ions (which combine to form water) are
released to replace them. This is a highly efficient process and can remove ions to give product-water
resistivity of up to 18.2 MΩ.cm.
Electrodeionization
Electrodeionization (EDI) combines ion-exchange resins and ion-selective membranes, which are used
to move ionic impurities into a waste or concentrate water stream leaving purified product-water. As
impurities leave via the concentrate water stream, their build-up does not exhaust the resin, and therefore
prolongs resin lifespan. A single EDI unit may operate for many years before a replacement is required.
Typically product water resistivity of >10 MΩ.cm is consistently achieved using this process. This technology
can be used as an alternative to single-use purification cartridges.
Sub-Micron Filtration
Sub-micron filtration, including micro, ultra-micro and ultra filters (30–3000nm) are used as part of a
‘polishing’ loop or at the point-of-use. Fine filtration is applied to remove bacteria (live or dead) and
biologically active molecules. These absolute filters have pores smaller than their intended target and
can retain the impurity while allowing water to pass through. Impurities that are removed by sub-micron
filtration, include bacteria, colloids, enzymes, endotoxins and particulates.
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Primary Polishing
Purification Purification
Pack Pack
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Purified Water
Feedwater Outlet
Inlet
(Pre-purified Water) Pump
UV Lamp Ultra
Microfiltration
Primary Polishing
Purification Purification
Pack Pack
Drain
Specifications
APPLICATION LIFE SCIENCE ANALYTICAL RESEARCH GENERAL SCIENCE
Dispense Flowrate Up to 2.0 l/min †
Up to 2.0 l/min †
Up to 2.0 l/min†
TREATED WATER SPECIFICATIONS
Source – originally from potable Preferably RO produced by PURELAB Chorus 3 or filtered service deionization (SDI) or
supply, then pretreated distilled. Note: mixed bed or twin bed deionized supplies should be cation limited at
exhaustion
Fouling index (max) 1 for all models. A 5-10 micron membrane prefilter is recommended
for all non-RO feeds
FEEDWATER REQUIREMENT
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Fully Recirculating
Recirculation of purified water through our
modular reservoir to maintain consistent peak
water purity at 18.2 MΩ.cm.
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Water Purity
Sensor
Purification
Pack Dispense
Tap
Drain
*Optional
∆
second RO module for the 20I variant only
Specifications
APPLICATION PURELAB Chorus Complete
Nominal output at 15 C o
10 l/hr 20 l/hr
Dispense Flowrate >1.5 l/min >1.5 l/min
TREATED WATER SPECIFICATIONS
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Flow
Sensor
Specifications
APPLICATION PURELAB Chorus 2+ (RO/EDI/UV)
Nominal output at 15oC 10 l/hr* 20 l/hr*
TREATED WATER SPECIFICATIONS
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Fully Recirculating
In addition to simple composite vent filtration, the
PURELAB Chorus 2+ is the only fully recirculating Type
II+ pure water system on the market, maintaining
consistent peak water purity at >10MΩ.cm.
Configuration
Ability to configure multiple systems to increase
flow rate and save space through stackable solutions
that can be wall mounted, on or *under the bench.
Data Capture
Data capture via USB for system performance
validation and software updates.
Economical
Optional CO2 removal from the purified water (post
RO) increasing the life of downstream consumables.
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Water Purity
Sensor
UV
Purification
Pack Lamp Dispense
Tap
Drain
*Optional
∆
second RO module for the 20I variant only
Specifications
APPLICATION PURELAB Chorus 2+ (RO/DI/UV)
Nominal output at 15oC 10 l/hr* 20 l/hr*
TREATED WATER SPECIFICATIONS
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Position the dispenser independent from the water 3 Purity monitoring to point-of-use
purification system. Optimize your lab space. 3 Auto volume dispense
3 Profile dispense
Flexible Dispensing
3 Flexible handset
3 Variable flow
3 Auto-volume dispense
3 Hands free
3 Locked dispense
3 Hand-held dispensing
3 Profile dispense
Halo Glow
The unique glow changes colour and flashes
alerting you to changes in system performance.
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Economical
Optional CO2 removal from the purified water (post
RO) increasing the life of downstream consumables.
Option to reduce water consumption for low
hardness feed waters.
Modular
Multiple PURELAB Chorus 2 units can feed into
one reservoir and systems can be expanded
post-installation. As such, the cost of future
upgrades is minimized. Duplex systems also
guarantee maximum uptime.
Data Capture
Data capture via USB for system performance
validation and software updates.
Deionization
The Reverse Osmosis feed contains optimized resin
mixes to maximize consumables capacity. Reduced Maintenance Times
Quick and easy replacement of consumables as well
as simple sanitization to reduce maintenance time.
Simplicity
Simple to install, operate and maintain with
prioritized information displayed at all times
(system status, alarm) for absolute confidence as
you dispense.
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Economical
Optional CO2 removal from the purified water (post
RO) increasing the life of downstream consumables.
Option to reduce water consumption for low
hardness feed waters.
Modular
Multiple PURELAB Chorus 3 units can feed into
one reservoir and systems can be expanded post-
installation. As such, the cost of future upgrades
is minimized. Duplex systems also guarantee
maximum uptime.
Data Capture
Data capture via USB for system performance
validation and software updates.
Configuration
Reduced Maintenance Times
Ability to configure multiple systems to increase
flow rate. Quick and easy replacement of consumables as
well as semi-automated sanitization to reduce
maintenance time.
Simplicity
Simple to install, operate and maintain with
prioritized information displayed at all times
(system status, alarm) for absolute confidence as
you dispense.
Auto Rinse
Maintains purity of water during periods of low use.
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Outlet to
Water Storage
Outlet Purity Reservoir
Outlet Sensor
Pre-
Treatment
Reverse Reverse
Osmosis
Process Flow PURELAB®
Osmosis Chorus 3 (RO) – General Grade Water for Laboratory Applications
Degassing
Module
(optional)
Drain
Outlet to
Quantity of Reverse Osmosis Outlet Outlet Outlet Storage
Water Reservoir
Pre-
Modules dependent on Treatment Purity
Sensor
Chorus Model. Reverse
Osmosis
Reverse
Osmosis
Reverse
Osmosis
Drain
Specifications
APPLICATION PURELAB Chorus 2 (RO/DI) PURELAB Chorus 3 (RO)
Nominal output at 15oC 10 l/hr 20 l/hr 10 l/hr 20 l/hr 30 l/hr
TREATED WATER SPECIFICATIONS
Nominal daily output 240 l/day 480 l/day 240 l/day 480 l/day 720 l/day
Inorganics @25oC 1 to >10 MΩ.cm >95% rejection
Organics (MW>200 Dalton) >99% rejection >95% rejection
Total organic carbon (TOC) <30 ppb <50 ppb
Bacteria* <5 CFU/ml <50 CFU/ml
pH Effectively neutral Effectively neutral
Particles >99% rejection >99% rejection
Purification pack capacity Liters to 1MΩ.cm = 103,200/(μS/cm N/A
+ (2.3 x ppm CO2))
Standard conditions are 4 bar inlet pressure at 15oC, fed with potable water and a clean pre-treatment cartridge.
Refer to flow tables outside these conditions. * Bacterial specification is before the water goes into the reservoir
Source – originally from potable Potable mains water supply Potable mains water supply
supply, then pretreated
Fouling index (max) 10 10
FEEDWATER REQUIREMENT
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203±2
203±2
260±2
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Customized Settings
Be in control of your PURELAB flex by customizing
the settings to suit your application.
Simplicity
Simple to install, operate and maintain with
prioritized information displayed at all times
(system status, alarm) for absolute confidence as
you dispense.
Easy to Use
Ergonomic design with features including auto
volumetric dispense and height adjustability.
Data Capture
Data capture via USB for system performance
validation and software updates
Space Saving
Space saving and compact dispenser which can be
placed on the bench or wall mounted
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Easy To Maintain
Easy access to the consumables as well as well as
quick easy automated sanitization to minimize
downtime.
Data Capture
Data capture via USB for system performance
validation and software updates.
Space Saving
Space saving and compact dispenser which can be
placed on the bench or wall mounted.
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Water Purity
Sensor
Water
Purity and
Purification Temperature Dispense
UV Lamp Pack Sensor Handset
Recirculation
Pump
Specifications
APPLICATION PURELAB flex 1 PURELAB flex 1 (with PURELAB flex 2
purification pack)
TREATED WATER SPECIFICATIONS
Source Originally from potable supply, then pretreated. Preferably reverse osmosis (RO) or
filtered service deionization (SDI) or distilled.
Fouling index (max) <1 for all models
Free Chlorine <0.05 ppm max
FEEDWATER REQUIREMENT
TOC N/A
Carbon dioxide <0.1 ppm
Silica <2 ppm
Particulates 5-10 µm
Temperature 4-40oC (Recommend 10-15oC)
Flowrate (maximum requirement) >2 l/min (0.5 USG)
Drain requirements None required
Feedwater pressure 1.5 bar (22 psi) maximum; Flooded suction minimum
* Fit LA652 Pressure Regulator where feedwater pressure exceeds specified limits
Dimensions Height 900-1020mm, Width 236mm, Depth 374mm
Weight 10 kg (22 lbs) 10.5 kg (23.1 lbs) 11 kg (24.2 lbs)
Installation Bench / wall
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Fully Recirculating
Ensuring the highest microbial purity and
guaranteeing pure water, as recirculation of the
water occurs from the reservoir right to the point-
of-use.
Flexible Dispenser
The intuitive dispenser offers a clear display of
the water purity for absolute confidence as you
dispense.
Simplicity
Simple to install, operate and with a quick semi-
automated sanitization to minimize downtime.
Data Capture
Data capture via USB for system performance
validation and software updates.
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Flexible elegance.
An independent system
PURELAB flex 4 produces ultrapure (Type I) water from pre-purified water, with its manual-filling
capability, it is able operate independently from a fixed water source in temporary locations. It has an
integrated 7 liter reservoir, ensuring that water is always available and is particularly suited for small
volumes of water where TOC levels are critical and must remain stable.
Fully Recirculating
Ensuring the highest microbial purity and guaranteeing
pure water, as recirculation of the water occurs from the
reservoir right to the point-of-use.
Portable System
Access on the top of the system gives the option to fill the
reservoir with pre-purified water. This means that it can
be moved at any time as the lab environment evolves.
Flexible Dispenser
The intuitive dispenser offers a clear display of the water
purity for absolute confidence as you dispense.
Simplicity
Simple to install, operate and with a quick semi-
automated sanitization to minimize downtime.
Data Capture
Data capture via USB for system performance validation
and software updates.
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Reverse
Osmosis CVF Composite
Vent Filter CVF Composite
Purification Vent Filter
Reservoir UV Lamp Pack 185/254 nm Purification
Reservoir UV Lamp Pack
Dispense Handset
Water Purity and Dispense Handset
0.2µm Point of
Temperature Use Filter or Water Purity and
Sensor 0.2µm Point of
Biofilter Temperature Use Filter or
(optional) Sensor Biofilter (option-
Feedwater al)
Inlet Feedwater
Manual Recirculation Water Purity and Inlet
Outlet Pump Temperature (Pre-purified
Sensor Water) Manual Recirculation Water Purity and
Outlet Pump Temperature
Sensor
Specifications
APPLICATION PURELAB flex 3 PURELAB flex 4
Daily volume <10 liters <10 liters
TREATED WATER SPECIFICATIONS
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Analytical Research
General Science
2+ (RO/EDI/UV)
2+ (RO/DI/UV)
Life Science
Complete
2 (RO/DI)
3 (RO)
flex 1
flex 2
flex 3
flex 4
Water Type
Ultrapure Type I 3 3 3 3 3# 3 3 3
Pure Type II 3 3 3 3*
RO Type III 3 3* 3 3
Impurities to remove
Nucleases 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Endotoxins / Pyrogens 3 3◊ 3◊ 3◊ 3◊ 3◊ 3◊ 3◊
Inorganics 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Organics 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Bacteria 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3∆ 3 3 3
Particulates 3 3 3∆ 3 3 3 3 3 3∆ 3∆ 3~ 3~
Features
PureSure® 3 3 3
Wall mounting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Floor mounting 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Drop-by-drop control 3† 3† 3† 3† 3† 3† 3 3 3 3
Locked dispense 3† 3† 3† 3† 3† 3† 3 3 3 3
USB connection 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
#
With DI cartridge * No DI cartridge ◊ With LC197 POU filter ∆
With LC134/145 POU filter ~ 0.2mm † When fitted with a Halo dispenser solution
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Analytical Research
General Science
2+ (RO/EDI/UV)
2+ (RO/DI/UV)
Life Science
Complete
2 (RO/DI)
3 (RO)
flex 1
flex 2
flex 3
flex 4
Ideal solution for
Systems also have wider applicability. Speak to your local ELGA specialist for further information.
Cell culture 3 3 3∆ 3∆ 3∆
Liquid Chromatography
3 3 3 3 3 3
(HPLC, UHPLC)
Microbiological Analysis 3 3 3 3 3 3
Gas Chromatography 3 3 3 3 3
Electrochemistry 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
Immunochemistry 3 3 3 3 3
Atomic Spectroscopy
(Flame AA, GFAA, 3 3 3 3 3 3
ICP-AE)
Mass Spectrometry
3 3 3 3 3 3
(ICP-MS, GC-MS, LC-MS)
Spectrophotometry (inc.
3 3 3 3 3 3
UV, IR, nearUV, nearIR)
Media / buffer
preparation 3 3 3
(inc pH solution)
General chemistry
3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3 3
(inc Titrimetry)
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PURELAB Chorus 3
Part Number Description
RO310XXM3 PURELAB Chorus 3 RO 10 l/hr
RO310BPM3 PURELAB Chorus 3 RO 10 l/hr with Boost Pump
RO320XXM3 PURELAB Chorus 3 RO 20 l/hr
RO320BPM3 PURELAB Chorus 3 RO 20 l/hr with Boost Pump
RO330XXM3 PURELAB Chorus 3 RO 30 l/hr
RO330BPM3 PURELAB Chorus 3 RO 30 l/hr with Boost Pump
Unit is supplied as standard with: Fitted / Included: Appropriate quantity LC240 RO, 1 x LC241, GUID39864 Light Guide, GUID40004
Quick Reference Guide, INST40008 Quick Start Guide, LA762 basic installation kit
PURELAB flex
Part Number Description
PF1XXXXM1 PURELAB flex 1 (optional Purification Pack)
PF2XXXXM1 PURELAB flex 2 (Purification Pack + UV + TOC)
PF3XXXXM1 PURELAB flex 3
PF4XXXXM1 PURELAB flex 4
PF5XXXXM1 PURELAB flex 5
PF6XXXXM1 PURELAB flex 6
Unit is supplied as standard with: All units: Quick Reference Guide & user manual, certificate of conformity, bypass pack.
Flex 2: 1 x LC210. Flex 3 & 5: 1 x LC217, 1 x LC210, 1 x LC216. Flex 4 & 6: 1 x LC210, 1 x LC216.
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