The complete system, consisting of the instrument and agar strips, has been validated according to ISO 14698-1 (Biocontamination Control).
The RCS High Flow Touch Microbial Air Sampler employs the principle of centrifugal impaction, whereby air is taken into a rotor and accelerated. The micro-organisms in the air stream are then gently applied to an agar strip which, after a defined incubation period, is evaluated. The RCS technology thus provides physical and biological collection efficiencies as well as an even distribution of micro-organisms, the firm says.
The main objective of the instrument’s re-design was to combine the proven RCS High Flow Technology with features for simpler, faster and more convenient handling. The new instrument therefore includes a high-resolution colour touchscreen, the sealing of which resists common sterilisation and disinfection procedures.
Key information is shown on a single screen, with commonly used symbols and functions enabling a quick change of menu and easy programming.
The power supply via an integrated, long-life lithium-ion battery gives the capacity to perform more than 35 x 1000 L measurements with one full charging cycle. Thanks to the instrument’s software-driven, continuous control of total and current battery capacity the main window always shows the number of remaining measurements.
A large selection of standardised agar media to determine total count or specific micro-organisms is available for use with the RCS High Flow Touch Microbial Air Sampler.
For higher cleanroom classes there are gamma-irradiated products in double packaging.
Optional accessories include a docking station for convenient recharging of the integrated battery, an adapter for monitoring compressed gases, software and accessories for identifying barcodes, instrument qualification plans and comprehensive validation documentation.
