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1300 Series Safety

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What it is

The Thermo Scientific 1300 Series is a Class II, Type A2 biological safety cabinet, which is a type of containment work station designed for laboratory use.[2][4][5][3][6]

The 1300 Series A2 cabinet provides protection for the user, the environment, and the research materials from biological hazards and cross-contamination.[4][3]

How it works

Biological safety cabinets of this class use HEPA filtration to remove airborne contaminants, with a portion of the air recirculated within the work area and the remainder exhausted through a HEPA filter, generally back into the laboratory or connected to an external exhaust system.[4][3]

The 1300 Series A2 utilizes Thermo Scientific SmartFlow technology, which automates airflow compensation to maintain proper downflow and inflow velocities.[3]

The cabinet features a Digital Airflow Verification (DAVe) system that alerts the user when airflow falls out of tolerance, and an intuitive control panel displays real-time performance data including downflow and inflow velocities and filter reserve status.[3]

Applications

The 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinet is intended for use in routine laboratory applications requiring personnel, environmental, and product protection from biological hazards and contamination, including cell culture, clinical research, life science research, and microbiology.[3]

The cabinet can be connected to an external exhaust system to allow work with volatile toxic chemicals that are sometimes used within the cabinet.[3]

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Control & software1

Control panel
Intuitive control panel with constant readout of downflow and inflow velocities and filter reserve status[1]
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Configuration & options13

Class II[2]
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Type A 2 Biological[2]
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Cabinet type
Class II, Type A2 biological safety cabinet[1]
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Airflow compensation
SmartFlow airflow compensation system[1]
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Motors
Dual DC motors[1]
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Front window design
SmartClean front window design[1]
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UV light
Programmable UV light[1]
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SmartPort
SmartPort convenience for routing tubing and cables through the side walls[1]
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Available widths
3-foot, 4-foot, 5-foot, and 6-foot sizes[1]
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Front opening choices
8-inch or 10-inch front opening[1]
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Filter specification
H14 HEPA filters, EN 1822, 99.995% @ MPPS[3]
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Certification
NSF/ANSI 49, UL, CE[3]
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Service valves
Up to 6 total, 3 on each side wall[3]
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Vintage & configurations

  1. 2026Third-party support only[1]

    The product page states that the 1300 Series A2 is being discontinued and replaced by the 1500 Series A2 BSC.

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Frequently asked questions

What NSI/ANSI standard is the 1300 Series A2 certified to?

The 1300 Series A2 biological safety cabinet has been tested and certified in accordance with NSF/ANSI 49.[4]

What are the available widths for the 1300 Series A2 cabinet?

The 1300 Series A2 is available in three-foot, four-foot, five-foot, and six-foot widths.[4][3]

What type of filters does the 1300 Series A2 use?

The 1300 Series A2 cabinet uses H14 HEPA filters that remove airborne contaminants, with a filter specification of 99.995% @ MPPS per EN 1822.[3]

What is the SmartClean front window design?

The SmartClean front window design allows the sash to be easily lowered for thorough cleaning of inner surfaces while maintaining inflow even when the window is lowered.[3]

What is the Night Set-Back Mode?

Night Set-Back Mode reduces airflow to 30% during low-usage periods for energy savings.[3]

What voltage options are available for the 1300 Series A2?

The 1300 Series A2 is available in 120 V, 60 Hz and 230 V, 50/60 Hz configurations, including specific models for China.[4][3][6]

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  • No publicly documented variants, configuration options, or revision breakpoints of the 1300 Series Safety are on record.

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  • The control-system platform and OS era of the 1300 Series Safety are not on record.

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  • No publicly documented failure modes or field errata for the 1300 Series Safety are on record.

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  • The process node or technology generation of the 1300 Series Safety is not on record.

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  • No publicly documented compatible parts, consumables, or accessories for the 1300 Series Safety are on record.

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Sources & citations

Sources (6)Every fact above is drawn from these public sources
  1. [1]thermofisher.com — thermofisher.comthermofisher.com
  2. [2]inventory listing
  3. [3]documents.thermofisher.com — documents.thermofisher.comdocuments.thermofisher.com
  4. [4]https://documents.thermofisher.com/TFS-Assets/LED/manuals/1300-A2-BSC-User-Manual.pdf — documents.thermofisher.comdocuments.thermofisher.com
  5. [5]7001344 - 1300 Series A2 Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet - Operating Manual - Thermo Fisher Scientific — knowledge1.thermofisher.comknowledge1.thermofisher.com
  6. [6]7011355 - 1300 Series A2 Class II Type A2 Biological Safety Cabinet - Operating Manual - Thermo Fisher Scientific — knowledge1.thermofisher.comknowledge1.thermofisher.com
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Last updated Oct 1, 2026.

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