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W&H Lisa Fully Automatic 517

The Lisa Fully Automatic 517 sterilizer features a 17 Litre Chamber with unique made-to-measure automatic type B cycles as well as an integrated traceability system with user identification and load release option. Furthermore, the Lisa sterilizer has an extremely user-friendly touch screen and its Air Detection System offers automatic cycle validation for extra safety in infection prevention.

Lisa's integrated on-board computer automatically manages the whole traceability procedure. The main advantage: There is no need for an additional computer or special software. A wide range of accessories is also available for the Lisa sterilizer so as to facilitate the sterilization procedure.

The main features at a glance:

  • Made-to-measure automatic cycles
  • Integrated and automatic traceability system
  • Integrated memory card
  • Patented water separation and filtering system
  • Automatic Air Detection System
  • Built-in frame dust filter
  • Programmable delayed cycle start
  • Water quality sensor
  • Double micro-processor technology

With the programmable delayed cycle start you save time and energy costs. Made-to-measure automatic cycles reduces the cycle time according to the number and type of items to be sterilized. The integrated memory card with USB reader archives the sterilization and test cycle reports.

The Lisa sterilizer has an integrated and automatic traceability system with user identification and load release option. The double micro-processor technology manages the integrated traceability software which guarantees the speed and efficiency of the sterilization cycles.

The patented water separation and filtering system prevents the penetration of oil residues and other impurities in the vacuum pump. Through the automatic Air Detection System the automatic cycle performance is ensured and the result is an addionally extra safety infection prevention.

W&H Lisa Fully Automatic 517

Cycle Types B
Chamber Capacity 17 L
Internal Dimensions 250 mm diameter x 362 mm depth
External Dimensions W: 450 x H: 435 x D: 590 mm
Special Purpose or Additional Uses N/A
Water Supply Integrated tanks with option of demineralisation system
Reservoir Capacity - Supply 4 L
Reservoir Capacity - Waste 3.5 L
Minimum cycle time at 134oC including drying 20 minutes
Main Cycle Times and Temperature
B Universal20-46 mins135.5oC
B Prion34-60 mins135.5oC
B Universal41-56 mins122.5oC
User Programmable Yes
Automatic Shut Off Yes
Batch Control Identification Yes
Traceability Options Integrated and automatic traceability system
PC Connectivity and Method
Data Logger Connection Integrated memory card
Printer Connection or Type if Built-in Optional LisaSafe; can be used to print barcodes
Warranty 2 Year Parts / 2 Year Labour
or 2000 cycles
States where support is available NSW, ACT, QLD, VIC, SA, WA, NT, TAS and NZ
Country of Manufacture Italy

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