Introduction
A biological air sampler is an instrument used to collect airborne microorganisms, such as bacteria, fungi, and viruses, from the air onto a culture medium or a collection surface, for the assessment of the microbiological quality of the air, and it is used in healthcare facilities, cleanrooms, food processing, pharmaceutical manufacturing, and environmental monitoring. The air sampler draws a known volume of air through the sampler, and the microorganisms in the air are impacted onto a culture plate containing a nutrient medium, or collected by other methods, such as filtration, impingement in a liquid, or centrifugal collection; after collection, the culture plate is incubated, and the microorganisms are counted and identified, and the concentration of microorganisms in the air is calculated, expressed as colony-forming units per cubic meter of air; the air sampler is used with a flow meter and a timer to control the sampled volume, and it is available as portable and stationary samplers, with features such as adjustable flow rates and sampling times. Biological air samplers are used for monitoring the air quality in hospitals and operating rooms, for monitoring cleanrooms and pharmaceutical manufacturing areas, for assessing the contamination in food processing facilities, for environmental monitoring, for occupational health assessment, for research, and for many other applications, and they are used for routine monitoring, for validation, and for investigating contamination problems. With their collection of airborne microorganisms, biological air samplers are essential for microbial air quality monitoring.
Biological Air Sampler LBAS-T2010
Biological Air Sampler has a multi-jet hole that offers a flow rate of 100 L/min. Utilizes isokinetic sampling principle for accurate and reliable sampling results. Our unit can collect ...
Biological Air Sampler LPBS-T2010
Biological Air Sampler performs isokinetic sampling at 100 L/min, with a sample volume adjustable from 20 to 6000 exhaust filter to ensure that exhaust purification is controlled effecti...
Standards
ISO 14698-1:2003-Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments-Biocontamination control-General principles and methods
EN 17141:2020-Cleanrooms and associated controlled environments-Biocontamination control
Complies with the above standards, but is not limited to them.
Features
1. Biological air sampler for airborne microorganisms.
2. Impaction sampler collecting microbes onto media.
3. For cleanrooms, hospitals and environmental monitoring.
4. Includes sampler, head, pump and manual.
5. Measures airborne microbial counts.
FAQ
Q1: What scenarios is this sampler used for?
A: It collects airborne bacteria and fungal spores onto agar by impaction for cleanroom, hospital and environmental microbial monitoring.
Q2: What standards does it comply with?
A: It follows ISO 14698, ISO 14644-related monitoring, related GB/T standards, with flow verified. The relevant parameters are verified during final inspection before shipment, and compliance documentation or test reports can be provided on request for your quality records.
Q3: What is the warranty?
A: The sampler carries a 12 to 24 month warranty covering the pump and head. Media is consumable. Damage from misuse is excluded.
Q4: Is it hard to operate?
A: Operation is simple after training: load a plate, run for the set time and incubate. We provide a manual and training.
Q5: What is the lead time?
A: Standard models require 7-30 working days. In-stock units can ship within 3-7 working days. Custom configurations or large built-to-order systems may require additional time, and we confirm the exact schedule before order confirmation.
Q6: Is calibration required?
A: Performance should be verified periodically using calibrated reference standards, with results logged in the equipment record. Most users perform this check every 6 to 12 months or according to their internal quality schedule. We provide the procedure, reference materials and formal calibration service if required.
Q7: Are consumables universal?
A: Agar plates are standard or matched, while heads are model-specific. Ongoing cost includes media.
Q8: Can it be customized?
A: Yes, several configurations are available. Options include single or multiple heads, battery operation and data logging. We can discuss further custom requirements, confirm feasibility and advise any effect on the schedule before the order is confirmed.
Q9: Is installation included?
A: No installation is required. The unit is delivered fully assembled and factory tested, so you only need to place it on a level surface, connect power and follow the quick-start guide. An illustrated manual and setup video are included, and our engineers provide remote guidance if needed.
Q10: What environments are compatible?
A: It handles indoor air within the flow and media range. It is not for sampling beyond the rated flow, non-biological particles, or outdoor conditions beyond the instrument protection.
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