The Assistant offer low cost climatic stability all year round, with a stainless steel air conditioning unit housed below the glove box. Air drawn from the environment is filtered before being heated, cooled, Humidified and dried by a "Munters" desiccant dryer to provide the ultimate in environment control. The full range system provides a flexible R&D tool, able to operate within a range of 5oC to 40oC and 5% to 80% RH. The microprocessor control system has dual display for Set point and actual hood content; each control provides audible & visual adjustable Hi-Low deviation alarms. The transparent glove box conforms to BDA & FDA standards with crystal clear optical transparency. All seams are air tight to eliminate cross-contamination. The complete system is mounted on chemical resistant castors with quick release brake for portability. power requirements are simple, to ensure portability the system only requires a 240Volt 13 Amp 50Hz power supply, distilled water for humidification and a floor drain or safewaste to remove condensate. All cooling, heating, Humidity and sensing devices are accessed from the side & rear for ease of servicing. The philosophy is right, simple, low cost but a highly effective pilot station R&D assistant, backed by "Munters" global service care.