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Halo Smart
Laboratory Air Filtration System

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Contents

General.....................................................................................................................................3

Safety notices..................................................................................................................3

Product registration....................................................................................................3

Description of the unit............................................................................................4

Installation.............................................................................................................................6

Connectivity principle...............................................................................................8

Sensors sensitivity settings..............................................................................19

Replacing the filters and the Pre-filter...............................................20

Recommendations for storing

and using the filters...................................................................................................21

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General Description
Halo safely captures chemicals of the ambient air before recirculating clean air back into the laboratory.
Easily mounted into the ceiling, HALO is totally independent of the building ventilation system.
Utilizing the power of Erlab’s advanced carbon filtration technology, Halo retains a broad range of noxious chemical vapors
while simultaneously improving the air quality of the lab.
The exclusive sensor technology continuously evaluates the laboratory air quality and can be set according to the laboratory
pollution (please check Halo’s operating mode on page 17 and sensor settings on page 19 to determine the best use for
your laboratory).
When Halo senses contaminants, the soft LED lights will pulse to let you know that the air is being cleaned.
The usage and the management of each unit is possible via an embedded webportal from a smartphone, tablet or computer.

Safety notices
The effectiveness of this device is directly dependent upon correct use and monitoring.
The equipment provided is not intended to be used in an explosive atmosphere.

Keep away from any risk of liquid splashes.

Do not installed outside of the laboratory.

Sensor replacement:
VOCs sensor: every 5 years (semiconductor sensor)
Acids (A) and Formadehyde (F) sensors: every 2 years (electrochemical sensors)
After the usage time, Erlab cannot guarantee its stability and performance.

Product registration
Take full advantage of the device’s connectivity to enhance your safety

Get up to 10 years warranty on your connected Erlab unit

Register your product online: the registration of the product will automatically give you one extra year of warranty (in addition
to the warranty mentioned in the Erlab’ general terms and conditions of sale).

Connect your unit: Once the device is connected to the Internet and configured to exchange usage data, the warranty is
extended for up to 10 years. Warranty will be successively renewed at each filters replacement and/or or at the end of filter
usage time.

In order to benefit from Erlab extension of warranty offer, the following conditions shall be respected:

Warranty applicability is subject to the respect of the Erlab’ general terms and conditions of sale and following requirements:

• The registration and/or the connection of the product shall be performed within the twelve months from the purchase date;
• Filters replacement must be performed following recommendations or at the end of filter usage time ; The filter’s serial
number, used as an identification key, validates this condition, regardless of your device’s supplier (and/or the
replacement filter’s supplier for the following years);
• The device’s replacement filters must be manufactured by Erlab, as must all other spare parts.

Consumables such as filters and saturation sensors are not covered under warranty.

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Description of the unit

Above view Below view

592 mm
23’’5/16

Network and power ports

892 mm
35’’ 1/8

4 Attachment points

Side view

98 mm
3’’15/16
205 mm 260 mm
8’’1/16 108 mm 10’’1/4
4’’1/4

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Specifications

Processed
220 m3/h
air flow

Operating modes 24/7, Night/Day, Alert

Halo unit monitors the air flow and informs the user through light pulsation
Fan monitoring
communication

Pre filtration Particulate prefilter

VOC Chemplus Acids Formaldehyde

Sensors Semiconductor of a wide array of Electro-chemical sensor Electro-chemical

Semiconductor for VOCs
pollutants for acids sensor for Formaldehyde

Smart-light Simple communication by LED pulsation system

e-Guard
Remote control and monitoring App
Communication

Ethernet Port 1 x RJ45 (included)

Installation Hung via 4 eye bolts (included)

Weight 31 kg (including filter)

Voltage /
80-240V 50/60hz
frequency

Amperage 0.5 A (220 V) - 1 A (110 V)

Energy
50 W
consumption

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Installation
Minimum protective equipment
• One-piece overall + overshoes + bouffant cap
• Gloves
• Protective glasses

According to the local regulations

1
Fix the unit into the hard or drop ceiling trought its 4
attachment points.

Ceiling

Air outlets must be outside the hard or drop ceiling

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3 4

5
Connect the power supply and the RJ45 socket to your network

1 2

3 4

It is recommended to install a switch between the electrical cable and the electrical outlet
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Connectivity principle
Ecosystem designed for simpler use and safer protection

Embedded Embedded Embedded Embedded

service service service service

Fume hood Storage cabinet Air purifiers Air quality sensors

Ethernet-TCP-IP Internet network and/or local area

network (LAN - for eGuard PC only)

Database

eGuard app

Monitoring
Mobile the product

Monitoring &
PC controlling
the product

eGuard app - Options for connection

- Embedded service

Access WebService
Default IP address:
192.168.0.200
If the network settings
are changed, copy the
new IP address here: RJ45

- Mobile or computer app

45
RJ
Flash the QR
or/and code to access
RJ45 Ethernet usage datas of
RJ4
Routeur 5 the device.

USB
(Power 5V)

RJ45
(Data)

8
QRcode

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3 Options
Embedded Mobile PC
service App App
Conditions Direct connection on PC Web connection Web and/or local
of use with data cable (RJ45) (via 3G/4G) connection
1 Apple or Android 1 PC connected to
Hardware requirements 1 PC + 1 cable
Smartphone Internet or local network

Parameters Monitoring + Controlling Monitoring Monitoring + Controlling

Data access One unit Multiple units Multiple units

Historical data access

Historical data download

Alerts, Notifications

Multiple units monitoring

Multiple user accounts

Automatized status report (except if local

connection)

Download

available on
www.erlab.com

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eGuard App – Embedded software

To monitor the parameters and modify the settings of the unit

In order to connect:

• Use a computer equipped with a Ethernet port (to plug the RJ45 cable)
• WIFI of the computer must be switched off
• Web browser (Internet Explorer, Edge, Chrome, Mozilla Firefox, Safari, …) must be installed on the computer

Note : RJ45 cable used to plug the unit to the computer is provided.

1 Direct connection on computer

Default IP address
IP : 192.168.0.200
If the network settings are
changed, copy the new IP address here:
RJ45
_____________________

• Take RJ45 cable (black) already connected on the unit and rolled at the back of the control panel.

2 Open your web browser, type the following IP address 192.168.0.200 into the address bar and validate

OK Page is not accessible

You are connected to the embedded software Computer network parameters are not allowing
You enter the « Status » page and you can have the access to the embedded software
access to the « Settings » using the following
credentials: Apply the following procedure
Login : erlab / Password : smart

Please go to page 15 10

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Page is not accessible

1 Modify computer network parameters

Network
parameters

Left click

Right click

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2 Access to the Network and sharing center

Left click

3 Access to the network connection

N.B : This confirms

your WIFI is
Right click disconnected!

Left click to access properties

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4 Enter compatible network parameters as indicated below

Left click

Left click

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Write down your existing parameters before changing them in order to be able to set your initial parameters after the operation!

Enter the following

parameters:

Validate

5 Open your web browser again, type again the following IP address 192.168.0.200 and validate

• OK : You are connected to the embedded software

You enter the « Status » page and you can have access to the « Settings » using the following credentials:
Login: erlab / Password : smart 14

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Administrator interface

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3 4

5 6

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8

9 10

11 12

Status page details

1 Choose active interface page

2 Device ID: Model

3 Device ID: serial number, MAC address, device status

4 Activates smart light to identify the unit location

Air quality gauge: indicates the air quality level

5
(green: good air quality/Red: polluted air)

6 Indicates fan status

7 ON/OFF: Turn ON/OFF fan

8 Unit usage time since since its first usage

9 Air quality and sensor lifetime alarms

10 Volume setting

11 Embedded service version

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12 Choose language
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Access to the settings with the following login credentials:

User name: erlab

Password: smart

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7
2

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Settings details

1 Device time and date settings

Device network settings

Mode: Selected IP protocol
Hostname: Device name on network
2
IP: IP address of the device
MASK: network mask
GW: Network gateway
Activate/Deactivate the exchange of information
This allows the transmission of information from the device to the eGuard server for:
3
- remote monitoring via eGuard App (mobile &PC)
- receiving usage reports
Halo operation modes

Mode : 24/7
Halo is running 24/7

Mode : Min Max detection

This mode defines a min. and max. fan power
During normal operation, the fan speed is defined by the value entered into the Min. setting. The Halo reaches its
maximum fan speed if the sensor detects a pollution in the ambient air (the treshold value of the sensor has been
reached).

4 Mode : Detection value only

The ventilation is unactive.The fan automatically turns on its maximum if the sensor reaches its treshold value
defined in the settings

Mode : Day / Night

This operating mode sets the fan to run during: Day (8am - 8pm) or night (8pm - 8am)

Minimum Setpoint: Min. fan speed of the Min Max Detection operating mode
Maximum Setpoint: Max. fan speed for the Min. Max Detection and the Unique Detection operating modes
Unique Setpoint: fan speedt of the 24/7 operating mode
Day Setpoint: fan speed of the Day for the Day/Night operating mode
Night Setpoint: fan speed of the Night for the Day/Night operating mode
Air Quality Sensor

Sensor type indication (VOCs: volatile organic compounds/ A: Acids / F: Formaldehyde)

Sensor sensitivity settings:

5 VOCs sensor (5 settings): High sensitivity, Medium/High Sensitivity, Medium Sensitivity, Medium/Low Sensitivity,
Low Sensitivity
A and F sensors (3 settings): High sensitivity, Medium Sensitivity, Low Sensitivity

Sensor replacement
Enter replacement sensor date, display the next sensor replacement date
Current replacement date: last filter replacement date
6
Next replacement date: indicates the nest replacement date

7 Confirm settings key (please validate each setting)

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Log page details

1 Displays the device’s event log

2 Used for downloading the log in .csv format

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Sensors sensitivity settings

Settings recommended by Erlab

Halo Smart – VOC version

High Medium high Medium Low Medium Low

PEL/TWA 8H PEL/STEL
Chemical products sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity sensitivity
(ppm) (ppm)
(ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)

Ammonia 10 20 10 15 25

Hexane 20 1 2 5 15 20

Xylene 50 100 0 0.3 0.5 1.5 2

Acetonitrile 40 30 40

Toluene 20 100 0 0.5 0.7 2 3

Isopropanol 400 1 1.5 2 3 5

Acetone 500 1000 1 3 5 6.5 8

Methanol 200 1000 1 2 5 10 15

Ethanol 1000 5000 1 2 5 10 15

Diethyl ether 100 200 1 2 5 8 10

Halo Smart – Acids version

Medium
PEL/TWA 8H PEL/STEL High sensitivity Low sensitivity
Chemical products sensitivity
(ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
(ppm)

Hydrochloric acid 5 ppm 0.5 ppm 1 ppm 2 ppm

Nitric acid 1 ppm 1 ppm

Hydrobromic acid 2 ppm 0.5 ppm 1 ppm

N.B: Halo Smart is not adapted to sense hydrofluoric acid

Halo Smart – Formaldehyde version

Medium
PEL/TWA 8H PEL/STEL High sensitivity Low sensitivity
Chemical products sensitivity
(ppm) (ppm) (ppm) (ppm)
(ppm)

Formaldehyde 0.5 ppm 1 ppm 0.1 ppm 0.5 ppm 1 ppm

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Replacing the filters and the Pre-filter

Replacing the carbon filter

!
1 2
Filter
12 Kg
26.5 lbs

* US model does not have thumb screws

3 4

New filter

5 6

* US model does not have thumb screws

Pre-filter replacement

1 2

New pre-filter

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Recommendations for storing and using the filters

New filter shelf life and storage conditions:
New activated carbon molecular filters must be stored flat in their original packaging at a temperature of between +10°C / 50°
F and +50°C / 120° F and a humidity level < 85% RH.

If these conditions are adhered to, the maximum time a filter can be stored before use depends on the type of carbon used:

- AS type carbon molecular filter 2 years from the date of delivery

- BE+ type carbon molecular filter 2 years from the date of delivery
- BE type carbon molecular filter 1 year from the date of delivery
- F type carbon molecular filter 1 year from the date of delivery
- K type carbon molecular filter 1 year from the date of delivery

If the maximum shelf life is reached, we recommend to not install filters.

Predicted service life of a filter once put into use:

The service life of a molecular filter depends on lab air quality as well as the conditions of the environment in which it is used.

We recommend replacing the filter annually (if used 24/7).

Failing that and/or in the absence of information regarding device usage:

ERLAB is unable to provide any guidance as to the predicted service life of the filter(s).

In such cases, we strongly recommend:

• That the molecular filters are replaced at least every 12 months and that a regular filter saturation checking protocol is put
in place (please contact us for individual advice on this subject)

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About Erlab
We provide safety, we protect your health
Erlab invented the ductless fume hood in 1968. With more than 45 years of experience in the field of chemical filtration and
protection of laboratory personnel; we know the formula for safety. With Erlab, you will never have to wonder or worry if our
products are safe. We build each one of the following 7 ingredients into our products, and without all of them, your health
and safety will be compromised.

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1 Erlab R&D Laboratory
The engineers and chemists in our state-of-the-art R&D laboratory understand molecular filtration. We are committed to
designing products that are safe and of the highest quality, strive to improve our products, and continuously develop new
products that provide greater protection in the laboratory.

2 Strict Safety Standards

We hold ourselves to the highest standard and adhere to the strict AFNOR NF X 15-211: 2009 filtration safety standard
as endorsed by ANSI Z9.5-2012.

3 A Published Chemical Listing

It all begins here. Without this listing, we are not compliant with AFNOR NFX 15-211. Our in-house laboratory tests, as well
as independent testing to verify the retention capacity of over 700 chemicals for our filters.

4 Independent Testing
Erlab filters have been independently tested multiple times at various concentrations guaranteeing that our safety
solutions all adhere to the strict performance criteria of the AFNOR NF X 15-211:2009 standard assuring that the emission
concentration at the filter exhaust will always be lower than 1% of the TLV.

5 Application Questionnaire (Valiquest)

Our laboratory specialists will recommend the appropriate filtration fume hood, type of filter, and personalized advice.

6 Certificate of Validation for the chemicals used in the hood

A certified PhD chemist issues a Certificate of Validation with a list of the chemicals approved for use in the hood.

7 Our Safety Program

We back up our products 100%. This program includes your specialized chemical evaluation, validation of your hood
upon installation, and a filtration safety specialist at your service to ensure that your hood is operating to its full potential.

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