MEDICAL AND SURGICAL SUCTION SYSTEMS

In modern medicine, precision, reliability and dependability count, especially when high performance is important and required; day after day. For this reason, more than 2000 clinics worldwide work using Becker vacuum pumps - the reliable pacesetter for central suction units.

Becker has provided a great innovation: 100% oil free vacuum units for many areas of clinical and outpatient treatment. These proven units fulfil the tough requirements of the Australian Standard AS2896-1998 Medical Gas Systems.

Oil free vacuum pumps for medical technology are a true Becker innovation, which operate with practical virtually maintenance-free dependability. At over 90%, the share of Becker dry-running systems in America are extremely high, and not without good reason: clinics in America are operated strictly according to the "best value for money".

Becker Variair* Units in Medical Technology

Maximise Usefulness, Minimise Operating Expenses. Coupled with integral rotational speed regulation, central suction systems also make energy and operational cost savings possible. The required flow of suction air is equal to the required volume needed for optimal efficiency: no excess, no wasted energy.

The quiet running and continually controlled operation ensure very smooth running of the plant. Since the output of the vacuum pumps can be designed variably, receiver tank sizes can be smaller, and precious space is saved, and even where space is at a premium, the installation is trouble free.

*VARIAIR is Becker's Patented Intelligent Variable Speed Technology.

Advantage-D Medical Suction Systems

Advantage-D systems are 100% oil free, dry central vacuum systems for medical/surgical or general industrial applications that require operating vacuum levels from atmosphere to as low as 100 mbar absolute. These applications are typically those that involve air or inert gases or moderate amounts of water vapour. Medical/surgical systems meet current AS2896-1998 Medical Gas Systems requirements.

Advantage-X Medical Suction Systems

Advantage-X Systems take our industry leading Advantage-D systems to the next level. Using our new X-Series dry rotary vane pumps that use the world's longest lasting graphite composite vanes (20,000 operating hours minimum, guaranteed); we are giving these systems a bumper-to-bumper warranty of four years. Since changing vanes during that period is eliminated, no other system is more maintenance-free. All

of the features for the Advantage-X are identical to our Advantage-D systems. Refer the back page of this brochure for details.

Benefits of Advantage-D and Advantage-X Systems

The Becker Medical Suction System		Built to Australian Standard AS 2896
MEETS AUSTRALIAN STANDARDS	Each of our systems are designed and built to meet the AS2896-1998 and the new AS2896-2011 (released in February 2011) Medical Gas Systems requirements for medical/surgical vacuum systems.
AUSTRALIAN MADE	Becker Pumps Australia manufacture the Medical Suctions Systems right here in at our Brisbane Head Office,
CASE STUDIES	Please visit our Case Studies page for a list of Medical Suction Systems manufactured by Becker Pumps Australia and installed throughout the country.
THE VACUUM PUMPS		Advantage-D System
ADVANTAGE-D PUMPS	On a standard Becker Medical Suction System we install our 100% oil-free vacuum pumps which are regarded as the world's most popular oil-free pumps in many applications.
ADVANTAGE-X PUMPS	Advantage-X Systems take our industry leading Advantage-D systems to the next level. Using our Generation X dry rotary vane pumps that use the world's longest lasting graphite composite vanes we can guarantee 20,000 operating hours minimum.
HIGH EFFICIENCY MOTORS	Most of our pumps use heavy duty high efficiency motors with class-F insulation as standard equipment.
NO VIBRATION	Smooth running rotary vane pumps require no special foundations; in fact, a 10 cent coin can be placed on edge on a running pump.
QUIET	Rotary operation has no pulsations, and sound reducing technology is built-in, resulting in some of the quietest pumps in the world.	Advantage-X's 20,000 hour guarantee
AIR COOLED	All Becker pumps are air cooled, meaning no water is ever needed for cooling and operation.
NO WATER	None of our systems use water for any reason. Water and sewer charges are eliminated and water pollution is never a problem. Furthermore, your dependence on another utility is eliminated.
100% OIL FREE1)	Advantage-D and Advantage-X systems are 100% oil free; therefore, there is no oil to fill, drain, change, or discard. No oil aerosols are ever present in the discharge air. 1) Oil-Lubricated pumps are available from Becker for greater pressure levels when required.
INLET FILTERS	Every system includes inlet filters before each pump to prevent pump damage due to foreign particles.
THE ELECTRONICS
PROGRAMMABLE CONTROLLER OPERATED (PLC)	All functions in every Becker multiplex system are controlled by a PLC. No new EPROM is ever needed when expanding—once programmed, always programmed. If the PLC ever needs replacing, the system can be operated in manual mode.
PRESSURE TRANSDUCER	All multiplex systems use a pressure transducer. This keeps the vacuum system operating between two fixed set points as an alternative to systems that use multiple mechanical vacuum switches, each of which has different set points. A transducer provides high accuracy and repeatability.
REDUNDANT TRANSFORMERS	While AS2896-1998 requires redundant low voltage reducing devices, not all methods are truly redundant. Ours uses a relay to automatically switch from the failed unit to the backup unit; in addition, we provide an indicator light to warn when the system is operating on the backup transformer (something most other brands do not provide).
RESERVE PUMP ALARM	An alarm, which signals when the reserve pump is in operation by a red light and steady 95dBA tone, is optional equipment in our control panel. It can also indicate, with a flashing light, an optional low vacuum, high exhaust filter pressure, high discharge temperature, or other alarm. A push-to-silence button is included. An auxiliary dry contact for remote signalling is standard equipment for the BMS.
LEAD/LAG OPERATION	All multiplex systems feature a cascading control system enabling operation of only those pumps necessary to meet demand, thereby saving energy.
AUTOMATIC ALTERNATION	The lead/ lag pumps automatically alternate on a first-on first-off basis; this ensures that all pumps share the duty cycle equally. The first pump will not run again until all other pumps in the system run. This extends the life of the pumps and the service interval.
VARIABLE SPEED DRIVES	Whether fitted directly to our Variair range of vacuum pumps, or installed in the control box, Becker Pumps Australia uses Variable Speed Drives to ensure constant pressure, reduce your power consumption costs and increase the life of your pump to reduce maintenance costs. This is only available with oil-free vacuum pumps.
THE BENEFITS OF RACK MOUNTING
EXPANDABLE	All systems are expandable and grow as your facility grows, and all expand from duplex (2-pump system) to sextuplex (6-pump system) and all requirements in between. Expansion can be done in about an hour without shutting down the system, and no parts are discarded when expanding. Inexpensive control and pump modules are available from stock. That is something our competitors’ tank mounted units cannot do.
MODULAR	Our expandable systems are modular, with no section wider than the opening of a standard 92cm doorway on most models. Modules quickly bolt together, and are designed to mix and match to meet specific requirements.
COMPACT	Our expandable units have a footprint that is among the smallest of any system on the market, and expand vertically to save valuable space.
CONVENIENT SERVICE POINTS	All service points are easily accessible. No dangerous crawling over components is necessary.
SINGLE POINT SERVICE CONNECTIONS	Once the unit is placed in position and fastened together, only one inlet, discharge (optional), and electrical connection is required.
THE INCLUSIONS
BACTERIAL FILTERS	Bacterial Filters are fitted to the systems when required and are standard on all systems to meet AS 2896-1998 and AS 2896-2011.
RECEIVER TANK	Built to Australian Standard AS1210-1989/1997. Smaller tanks can be provided to save space. Using our Variair Units the system can be held at a constant pressure. Please note: Whilst the new standard (AS 2896-2011) states that receiver tanks are not required when using a Variable Speed (or Frequency) Drive system, Becker recommends that all systems are fitted with one used as a balance vessel to ensure constant pressure is met.
OPTIONAL TANK DRAIN ASSEMBLY	An optional manual or automatically operated tank drain assembly is offered. A full receiver bypass is standard, which permits servicing of the receiver without interrupting the vacuum supply. This meets current AS2896-1998 specifications.
VACUUM GAUGE	A 100mm diameter kPa gauge is standard. This is a bourdon tube style, stainless steel case with bronze connections.
BLEED VALVES	We include inlet bleed valves to vent the vacuum in the inlet line and permit removal of the inlet filter cover for service; something forgotten by most other brands and our Advantage-D systems are self-venting.
MANUALS	All Becker Medical Suction Systems come complete with full manuals supplied in a hardcopy and soft copy.  The manual includes the operating and maintenance instructions for the pumps, details about the PLC installed along with the key features it has been programmed to do, and other useful information about all the equipment as installed in your system.