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Front view of a SKAN "spectra" versatile laboratory isolator. The stainless steel unit features a control touchscreen, two workstations with glass viewing panels, and integrated glove ports for sterile lab work.
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spectra

SKAN’s most versatile isolator for laboratory processes in industrial environments

Application type
Aseptic(-toxic)
Customization level
Modular configuration
spectra at a glance

Reliable and efficient laboratory processes in industrial environments

  • Flexible application possibilities

    Optimized for sterility testing as well as other aseptic laboratory applications

  • Safest sterility tests

    Controlled conditions minimize false-positive results

  • Maximum result reliability

    Reproducible processes with reduced susceptibility to errors

  • High process efficiency

    Short decontamination cycles and rapid system readiness

  • Integrated process control

    Continuous monitoring and automated reporting

  • Compact integration

    Space-saving design for existing laboratory and cleanroom environments

  • Ergonomic operation

    Optimized accessibility and intuitive control for efficient workflows

  • Reduced operating costs

    Low H₂O₂ consumption and small footprint

Application

SKAN’s allrounder among isolators

  • For quality control laboratories and pharmaceutical manufacturers

    Designed for standardized sterility testing as part of batch release under strictly regulated conditions. Ideal for labs with high sample throughput and a focus on audit-ready processes.

  • For formulation and aseptic process steps

    Applicable for manual and semi-automated operations in formulation and aseptic handling.

  • For Biotech and ATMP applications

    Suitable for highly specialized, non-standardized processes involving sensitive products such as cell and gene therapies.

Laboratory technician in protective clothing operating a SKAN spectra isolator through integrated white sleeves for aseptic pharmaceutical testing.
Process

Reproducible workflow for sterility testing and aseptic applications

  • 1

    Loading and preparation

    Materials and test units are prepared, disinfected, and transferred into the isolator. Structured loading enables efficient test campaigns with multiple samples.

  • 2

    H₂O₂ decontamination

    Automated decontamination with skanfog ensures rapid and uniform distribution of H₂O₂, creating validated aseptic conditions as the basis for all subsequent process steps.

  • 3

    Aeration and release

    After decontamination, the system is aerated until safe residual concentrations are reached. The isolator is then released for aseptic operation.

  • 4

    Sterility test or other aseptic process

    Execution of sterility tests (direct inoculation or membrane filtration) as well as other manual process steps such as formulation, mixing, or sample handling under controlled conditions.

  • 5

    Monitoring and documentation

    Continuous monitoring of particles and microbiological parameters, along with automated recording of all relevant process data for reporting and audit purposes.

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Product highlights

Reliable and efficient laboratory processes

  • Interior of a stainless steel pharmaceutical pass-through chamber or incubator, featuring a thick rubber-sealed door and adjustable perforated shelving for sterile material transfer.

    Modular system design

    spectra consists of predefined, modular chambers that can be combined and adapted to individual requirements, providing a high degree of flexibility.

  • A technician using integrated black gloves to handle a glass vial inside a SKAN "spectra" sterility testing isolator.

    Efficient decontamination with short cycle times

    skanfog H₂O₂ micro-nebulization enables rapid, reproducible decontamination of the working chamber and airlock within approximately one hour.

  • Interior view of a sterile pharmaceutical isolator with a laboratory technician using integrated black gloves to transfer pink fluid from a syringe into a Terumo transfer bag, surrounded by glass vials and containers.

    Safe aseptic toxic processes

    In fields such as oncology, spectra combines product and operator protection. Negative-pressure operation and safe-change filters support the controlled handling of highly active substances.

Regulatory requirements

Regulatory safety for lab processes

  • GMP-compliant

    spectra has been developed in accordance with GMP guidelines and meets the highest standards of hygienic design, recognized with the Red Dot Design Award.

  • Cleanroom classification

    The working chamber meets EU-GMP Grade A (ISO 5). The operation is designed for Grade D environments and can also be performed in Controlled Not Classified (CNC) laboratories, depending on national regulations.

  • Data integrity

    The software fulfills the provisions of CFR 21 Part 11 and GAMP 5. Electronic records, audit trails, and signatures guarantee full traceability for audits and inspections.

Interior of a stainless steel sterility testing isolator from SKAN, hanging racks, and a small digital control display for regulatory-compliant pharmaceutical testing.
spectra - SKAN’s allrounder among isolators.
spectra - SKAN’s allrounder among isolators.

Technical specifications

  • Total dimensions

    2460 x 2413 x 1034 mm (W × D × H)

  • Working chamber size

    1894 x 898 x 740 mm (W × D × H)

  • Working chamber

    EU-GMP Grade A (ISO 5)

  • Decontamination

    >6-log decontamination via skanfog H₂O₂ micro-nebulization

  • HEPA filtration

    Double HEPA filtration for supply and exhaust air

  • Containment

    Integrated safe-change filters for potentially contaminated return air

  • Exhaust air

    Direct to room using SKAN nanox catalyst for rapid decomposition of hydrogen peroxide after decontamination

  • Automation system

    Siemens or Allen Bradley PLC

  • SCADA

    Audit trail, alarm management and data export (e.g. AVEVA PI)

  • Integration

    Into existing IT environments possible

  • Viable monitoring

    Integration of active air sampler in proximity to the process

  • Particle monitoring

    Integrated particle counter

FAQs

  • A full cycle including aeration and H₂O₂-neutralization usually takes around an hour for the working chamber and 20 minutes for the airlock.

  • Yes. Negative pressure operation, safe-change filters, and controlled ventilation protect the operator and product in the case of highly potent substances.

  • Installation, qualification, maintenance, requalification, training, spare parts, and technical support over the entire life cycle.

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