PBI Air Sampler

“A microbial air sampler is an instrument to collect the air-borne microorganism”

Basic Principles:

Uses simple and ready-to-use agar contact plates for air and surface sampling.
Sample a known volume of air for a variable time to achieve a range of sampling volumes.
Aspirate air in laminar flow with sufficient velocity to impact airborne microorganisms onto agar surface for incubation and evaluation.
Establish data on the microbial level in the selected environments to monitor sanitization trend and control contamination.
Organize sequential sampling to obtain a more

Flexibility to use either RODAC Contact Plates or Standard Petri Dishes is required.
Inter-changeable heads and holders
Optional disposable heads
Fast flow rate of 180 l/min enables 10 m3 air sampling to be completed within 1 hr.
Sampling large volumes of air a short period of time (1 cubic meter sampling in less than 6 minutes)
Sequential sampling for “in operation” monitoring according to UPS recommendations
Pyramid shape for better stability in vertical stand-alone position and enhanced ergonomics.
Bi-directional communication (SAS Super Network) between one or more SAS Samplers.

Microbiological monitoring of clean room and other controlled environments and critical processes.
Facility Certification for Compliance Regulations
Quality Control and Inspection for Medicinal Products
Performance monitoring, Evaluation Verification and Trouble shooting
HACCP/GLP/GMP Application and Assessment
Air/Surface Contamination
Air Quality and Bio-aerosol Assessment in the Indoor environment
Environmental Microbiology and Biotechnology Research and Validation
For the Pharmaceutical, Healthcare and Food Industries

Performance in compliance with ISO 14698‐1
USP Chapter <1116> and 21‐CFR 11 compliant
Up to 300 sampling cycles memorized
Up to 10 sequential sampling cycles for “in operation” monitoring according to USP recommendations.
Delay start of up to 60 minutes.
Interval sampling with fully programmable parameters for “in operation” monitoring
Sampling rate is constantly and accurately maintained by speed sensor ‐ incorrect aspiration automatically aborts cycle
Additional Flexibility to use 55mm Contact Plates (U.S., or European made), 84 mm Maxi Contact Plates or 90mm standard Petri Dishes.
Fully autoclavable heads
Choice of flow rate, high speed sampling and reduced sampling time range from 360 / 180 / 100 liters air flow per minute (Example: 1000 liters in less than 3 min with SAS SUPER 360 model)
Autonomy is ideal for low contamination environments such as the Clean Room where it is necessary to effectively test a large volume of air.
Advanced electronics technology for reliable results in different operating conditions

Infrared remote control (optional)

Easy communication: infrared transfer of sampling data to PC or printer
Bi‐directional port to input and output data to a central unit from 1 to 24 samplers
Design avoids turbulence in unidirectional air flow and re‐aspiration of tested air in accordance with ISO specifications
Automatic time calibration reminder
Sampler can be operated whilst attached to mains. Suitability in isolators.
Large LCD with illuminated touch screen panel
Certified aspirating head in aluminum, stainless steel or plastic “Disposable Head”
All operator commands via touch / keypad for easier cleaning

Image: SAS Super ISO

Specifically designed for critical air monitoring inside isolator and in barrier environments.
Programmable unit remains outside the controlled area
Independent sampling head may be positioned anywhere in the isolator.
Complete isolation of controller from controlled environment
Fully sanitizable sampling unit

Over 20 m³ of air/hour monitoring autonomy is ideal for low contamination environments such as the Clean Room where it is necessary to effectively test a large volume of air.

Image: Duo SAS Super 360

Image: Duo SAS 360 Isolator

Self contained unit consisting of connections, air flow meter, pressure gauge, tap, funnel head complete with plate housing
Unit requires no power and is fully transportable
It can collect air samples either on 55 mm contact plates (RODAC) or Standard 90 mm Petri dishes
It is sterilisable
It is calibrated according to International Standard