PCE Instruments PCE-AS1 Microbial Air Sampler

Overview

The PCE Instruments PCE-AS1 is a portable microbial air sampler designed for hygiene monitoring and assessment of airborne microbiological contamination. Using the Andersen collision principle, it draws air through a specially designed head with 589 micropores onto standard agar petri dishes, providing accurate microbiological analysis. The device is widely used in hospitals, pharmaceutical manufacturing, food and beverage production, and cleanroom environments to comply with USP 797 and CAG-009 guidance.

Key Features

• Andersen collision principle sampling at 100 liters per minute
• Sterilizable collecting head with 589 micropores for accurate aerosol capture
• Real-time flow monitoring with automatic adjustment to ensure sampling volume accuracy
• Memory for up to 99 sampling parameters and protocols
• Adjustable sampling volumes up to 6,000 liters
• Uses standard petri dishes for culture analysis
• Powerful rechargeable battery for portable operation
• Autoclavable components (121°C, 30 minutes) for sterilization

Applications

• Hospital and healthcare facility hygiene monitoring
• Pharmaceutical manufacturing and cleanroom validation
• Food and beverage production facility air quality assessment
• Cosmetics manufacturing quality control
• Environmental microbiological surveys

Included Accessories

• PCE-AS1 Air Sampler unit
• Adapter for glass petri dishes with calibration attachment
• Power adapter
• Carrying case
• Instruction manual