Emd millipore biotest hycon rcs air sampler from davis. Rcs air sampler exhibits a special volome characteristic it is therefore necessary to differentiate between the sampling. Before operating the sampler, the technician wipes the components with alcohol, inserts the agar media strip, and covers it with a protection cap. Ashtead technologys rental equipment is available from all of our facilities, ready for local or international mobilisation. Rcs plus ex and accessories the rcs plus ex microbial air sampler is specifically designed for secure microbial air monitoring in explosion hazard areas. Efficiency of biotest rcs as a sampler of airborne. Selfexplaining icons quickly guide through the menus. Gentle but effective collection of airborne microorganisms at low impaction speeds using the proven reuter. General description the biotest rcs plus air sampler is used to evaluate the microbiological quality of ambient air, the functionality of air treatment equipment and systems, and the effectiveness of decontamination measures.
Air was sampled with biotest rcs plus air sampler and material collected on the total count strips prepared with tryptic soy agar. Has been tested for operation and is in full working order but it will need calibration. The best example of this instrument is the standard biotest rcs. Sterile gloves should be worn when handling the air sampler and agar strips to prevent contamination. Oct 21, 2017 biotest rcs air sampler wcase and manual. The air sampler of biotest type hycon rcs high flow is used for counting microorganisms in the air. Biotest hycon rcs high flow air sampler in apeldoorn. The biotest rcs air samplers in unidirectional flow pda. Sterilization and decontamination befor e use if necessary, the rotor, protection cap, and air direction ring can be autoclaved at 1210c for 20. It is used routinely in places where specified airborne microbial counts as prescribed by law or through individual standards may not be exceeded.
The biotest high flow microbial airborne sampler measures viable particles that include total count bacteria, yeasts, and molds present in the air. I have a biotest hycon rcs air sampler and was wondering if there is an attachment one can get to properly sample compressed air. Set of 5 gilian personal low flow air sampler, lfs1d w charger. Our products are primarily used in the therapeutic areas of clinical immunology, haematology and intensive care medicine. The hycon system for 797 is a complete line of environmental monitoring products the rcs high flow microbial air sampler qualitatively evaluates the microbial content of the air in your critical. Rcs high flow microbial airborne sampler with high resolution. Biotest air sampler rcs plus air sampler rcs standard particle counter apc plus particle counter apc p 3610 air sampler rcs isolator air sampler rcs high flow air sampler rcs plus ex anemometer for calibration contact slides biotest biotest ag landsteinerstra. Eight published comparisons of this devices efficiency with that of slit samplers arrived at conflicting conclusions.
Used as a tool to certify and monitor processing areas to assure they meet good manufacturing practices gmp. The rcs high flow touch delivers reliable reproducible results for applications assessing the quality of ambient air. Biotest rcs handheld microbial air sampler pine environmental. This procedure describes how to operate the biotest rcs centrifugal air sampler. The air sampling unit can be hand held or the sampling stand can be used. Biotest rcs centrifugal air sampler model 730260 condition. Biotest diagnosticsrcs plus centrifugal air sampler. Biotest is a global company that supplies plasma protein products and biotherapeutic drugs.
Special type power cords, adapters or power supplies are specified in the ad if included. Jan 01, 1981 journal of hospital infection 1981 2, 181186 report on equipment the performance of the biotest rcs centrifugal air sampler s. Biotest hycon rcs plus high precision air sampler iet. The performance of the biotest rcs centrifugal air sampler. Biotest hycon rcs 940015 portable air sampler kit in case. For sales from item 008160203 the biotest hycon rcs high flow microbial airborne sampler measu.
Learn more rcs standard the classic, robust and reliable microbial air sampler which has been available for more than 30 years learn more. Lidwell microbiological safety reference laboratory, public health laboratory service, centre for applied microbiology and research, porton down, salisbury, wilts. The microorganisms in the air stream are then gently applied to readyto. Pbi surface air sampler lach 1985 compact standard 2. The rcs air sampler has been designed to operate using 4 x 1. Biotest microbiology product list hycon rcs microbial air sampler 2010. For more than 30 years rcs microbial air samplers have been. Our products are primarily used in the therapeutic areas of clinical. Biotest hycon rcs plus air sampler the rcs high flow touch microbial air sampler is equipped with a highresolution color touchscreen and intuitive software for maximum easeofuse. When monitoring the microbiological quality of air in unidirectional air flow units the biotest air sampler reuter centrifugal sampler rcs is often used.
Unit powers up and works, comes only with what is shown in pictures. The hycon standard air sampler does not offer capability for measurement of compressed air. We will do our best to accommodate anyone that needs a power cord, if we still have any on hand. Rcs high flow touch in a glance short sampling time with a flow rate of 100 lmin seven preset sampling volumes and three userdefined volumes from 12,000 l userdefined settings including timedelayed sampling start, interval sampling, qamanagement and optional barcodedriven. The biotest hycon rcs high flow is a high precision air sampler great for detecting microbial substances in the air. The biotest rcs plus air sampler is used to investigate the microbiological quality of ambient air, the functionality of air treatment equipment, and the effectiveness of decontamination measures. Rcs microbial air sampling systems have been used by food and beverage companies for more than 30 years and have become renowned for safe and reliable environmental monitoring of ambient air and compressed gases in controlled environments. I tested the fan and it seemed to operate as it should, and ran for the proper amount. Microbial safety at your fingertips rcs high flow touch virtual lab. The hycon rcs air sampler deliversreliable reproducible results for applications assessing the quality of ambient air. A sampling stand is provided which screws into the bottom of the air sampler.
Up for sale a used biotest hycon rcs 940015 air sampler kit. Rcs microbial air sampling sampling system milliporesigma. Air sampler for hazardous areas biotest hycon airsampler rcs plus ex delivery. This device samples a previously determined quantity of air of between 10 and liters. The sampler weighs just over 3 pounds and is operated by a rechargeable 7. The rcs s efficiency was overestimated by those evaluators who used the manufacturers air sampling rate of 40 liters per minute lpm. The rcs air sampler provides accurate, reproducible results. The use of standard nicd rechargeable batteries 4 x 12 v is not recommended.
By inserting various sterile sampling strips into the device the air can be accurately sampled. Microbial air monitoring for industrial manufacturing areas. Samples are representative and comparable daytoday, and because microorganisms can be collected on either tryptic soy or rose bengal media, air may be sampled for bacteria, yeast, or mold. The university of illinois medical center operates one central pharmacy and three satellite locations.
Microbial air monitoring for industrial manufacturing. Operation of the instrument is via a keypad with integrated display on the remote control. Rcs high flow microbial airborne sampler with high. Operation of the rcs air sampler gap enviromicrobial services ltd. The strips are specially prepared in our own laboratories to identify 8. An upgrade to the hycon highflow sampler 00292ki would be. Biotest hycon rcs high flow microbial airborne sampler. The batteries can be relatively weak due to their age i can order new nimh batteries for an additional charge approx.
The rotary centrifugal air sampler rcs measures and detects airborne viable particles, which can contaminate food biotest hycon id 1. Reuter centrifugal air sampler standard rcs the reuter centrifugal sampler standard biotest, frankfurt, germany is a portable, battery operated, impaction sampler which draws air into the instrument by a rotating impeller blade total sampling rate of 280 lmin, effective sampling flow rate of 40 lmin from a distance of at least 40 cm. System technology is centrifugal based sampling, used with biotest hycon agar strips to collect particles. Air measurements are performed with a device known as an air sampler. As you can see from the pictures it powers on as indicated by the green power light. Biotest hycon rcs plus air sampler 3di process equipment. Rcs isolator, rcs plus and agar strips, contains qualification handbook for the. More info on biotest to assist with meeting 797 compliance, biotest offers the hycon system one complete solution for active air sampling, surface sampling and total particle count evaluations. The rcs high flow touch microbial air sampler employs the principle of centrifugal impaction, whereby air is taken into a rotor and accelerated. Sampler operates on impaction principle, drawing airborne microorganisms onto an agar media strip for later incubation and analysis. The addition of the 00321fy compressed air nozzle for the highflow sampler will allow for testing of pressures. Biotest hycon rcs high flow air sampler in apeldoorn, netherlands. In this unidirectional air flow the dispersion region of contaminants disturbance region caused by turbulence around the rcs sampler is much larger than that of undisturbed parallel air flow. Rcs high flow touch microbial air sampler the rcs high flow touch is a portable and light weight air sampler for mirobial monitoring of ambient air.
Active air monitoring systems with a proven record for safety and reliablity. Efficiency of biotest rcs as a sampler of airborne bacteria. Flexibility and mobility various features such as user selectable sampling volumes, delayed sampling time and rechargeable batteries make the rcs high flow easy to use. An upgrade to the hycon highflow sampler 00292ki would be required this model would be able to measure both compressed and ambient air. Rcs plus ex our microbial air sampler for secure microbial air monitoring in explosion hazard areas. Operation of the biotest rcs air sampler revision 11, july 6, 2009 2 of 4 is calibrated annually therefore, please do not drop the sampling unit. Furthermore, this device is provided with a new battery and charger. The slotest rcs air sampler operates on the impaction principle. Rcs high flow touch is a microbial air sampling system consisting of an instrument and agar strips, for monitoring of ambient air and compressed gases. This device is also ideal for the pharmaceutical, cosmetics production, production of food and beverages and for the monitoring of industrial hygiene in hospitals and in aerospace. At the push of a button, the rcs plus impacts airborne. Biotest hycon rcs high flow microbial airborne sampler iet. Description biotest hycon rcs plus high precision air sampler great for detecting microbial substances in the air.
Oct 01, 1997 check the microbiological quality of ambient air is with a reuter centrifugal sampler rcs. Find new and used biotest hycon rcs plus air samplers in online auctions, and classified ads for sale on labx. Rcs high flow touch microbial air sampler sigmaaldrich. Validated system including pharmacopoeia recommended media biotest has developed tci media that neutralizes all. Meets requirements of fda, gmp, usp, and iso 14698. Rcs technology, centrifugal impaction sampling range. Measurement of effective airflow rate and collection efficiency, oleh macher dan first,1983, hal. Rcs microbial air sampling systems have been employed by pharmaceutical companies for over 30 years and are renowned for safe and reliable environmental monitoring of ambient air and compressed gases in controlled environments.
Rcs microbial air sampling systems have been used by food and beverage businesses for over 30 years, it is well known for safe and reliable environmental monitoring of ambient air and compressed gases in controlled environments. The rcs plus ex microbial air sampler is specifically designed for secure. Biotest rcs high flow air sampler the first time, the batteries must be charged see 4. Rcs plusrcs plus ex air sampler operating manual acefe s. Biotest hycon rcs 940015 portable air sampler kit in case w. The operation of the instrument is via a keypad with an integrated display on the remote control. I tested the fan and it seemed to operate as it should, and ran for the proper amount of time as programmed on the timer buttons. Rcs microbial air samplers collect airborne microorganisms in ambient air and. To ensure we continue to offer the most technologically advanced equipment available, we regularly update our stock with new and enhanced products.
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