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AirPrep™ Cub Sampler User Guide

Models ACD210 and ACD200

PREANALYTICAL TOOLS FOR MODERN MICROBIOLOGY

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Summary of Contents for AIRPREP CUB ACD200

Page 1: ...AirPrep Cub Sampler User Guide Models ACD210 and ACD200 PREANALYTICAL TOOLS FOR MODERN MICROBIOLOGY CUB ...

Page 2: ...ocedures 8 4 1 Setting Up the AirPrep Cub Sampler for Collection 8 4 2 Installing the Filter 8 4 3 Control Panel Introduction 8 4 3 1 LED Indicator Light 8 4 3 2 Power on 9 4 3 3 Powering off Manually before time Expires 10 4 3 4 Power Off Due to Low Battery 10 4 3 5 Selecting the flow rate 10 4 3 6 How to select a timed run mode 11 4 4 Recovery of the Sample 11 4 5 Eluting the Sample from the Fil...

Page 3: ...ct from three flowrate modes 50 LPM 100 LPM or 200 LPM from the front panel as described in Section 4 Users can select from four timed modes 30 minutes 1 hour 2 hours or continuous from the front panel as described in Section 4 Since liquids are not used in the collector the system can be operated at temperatures ranging from 2 C to 60 C in non condensing environments 1 3 MATERIALS PROVIDED The Ai...

Page 4: ...Elution Kit with TRIS Item AC8100T Recommended for use with rapid molecular methods of analysis AirPrep Filter Elution Kit with PBS Item AC8100P Recommended for classical culture analysis The AirPrep Filter Elution Kit includes 1 Elution Fluid Canister 2 Elutor Cap 3 Filter 4 Sample Cup 5 Sample Cup Lid not shown The kits are available for purchase on the InnovaPrep website https www innovaprep co...

Page 5: ...p As the fluid passes from the high pressure environment on one side of the orifice to the low pressure environment on the other side the dissolved CO2 expands comes out of the solution to form micro bubbles These micro bubbles increase the volume of the fluid six fold or more as it passes through the filter The foam immediately collapses back into a liquid and is ready for sample processing and a...

Page 6: ...s the micro bubbles in the foam impact against each other and burst the turbulence and energy produced helps to lift particles that are adhering to the filter fibers Buffered Elution The buffered elution fluid is conductive and breaks down the electrostatic charges holding the particles to the electret filter effectively releasing them in the liquid sample ...

Page 7: ...en for loading or recovering the filter cartridge Screws on right to close 3 Front Panel Power on and Mode selections see section 4 for instructions 4 Power Supply and Plug 5 Universal Tripod Connection for attaching to a common off the shelf camera tripod is located on the bottom of the instrument not shown 4 1 2 3 FIGURE 2 SAMPLER COMPONENTS ...

Page 8: ...in one way Screw the inlet lid on twisting right to close 4 3 CONTROL PANEL INTRODUCTION The control panel consists of four timer setting LED indicator lights three flowrate LED indicator lights and one momentary pushbutton switch Hold Mode Two variables constitute a run mode flowrate and runtime To turn on and off Press Hold Mode for 2 seconds to Power on power off To change run modes press the H...

Page 9: ...N When powering on the sampler the previous run mode will be recalled and started by default The Battery LED Indicator Light Model 210 only will flash in the following situations When a run mode is selected that exceeds the expected battery capacity After the battery is drained low enough to shut down the fan before the timer expired The battery LED indicator light will start to flash slowly as th...

Page 10: ...O LOW BATTERY Model 210 only 4 3 5 SELECTING THE FLOW RATE 1 Press Hold Mode button for 4 seconds if fan was already running it will shut off after the first two seconds a All 3 Flowrate LED Indicator lights will flash 2 Let up and momentarily press the Hold Mode button a The 50LPM LED indicator light will flash If desired stop to select or FIGURE 5 POWER OFF DUE TO LOW BATTERY MODEL 210 ...

Page 11: ...ight will flash If desired stop to select Additional momentary presses will continue to cycle through the remaining timer modes 4 Press Hold Mode button for 2 seconds to save selection Selected flowrate mode is saved and LED indicator light illuminates a Fan will start 4 4 RECOVERY OF THE SAMPLE 1 When the run is completed recover the filter from the sampler with gloved hands by twisting the inlet...

Page 12: ... the elution fluid canister through the filter when the canister valve is pressed down Hold the canister down until all the foam is released The foam quickly collapses into a liquid in the sample cup and available for sample processing and analysis 4 6 CLEANING THE SAMPLER Common off the shelf alcohol or bleach wipes can be used for cleaning and disinfection of the entire sampler If applicable dis...

Page 13: ...immerse the AirPrep Cub Sampler in liquid Exposure to liquid may damage the battery or the circuits As a result the battery may generate heat smoke catch fire or explode Do not use or place the AirPrep Cub Sampler near an open flame heater or high temperature above 80 C Do not use unauthorized chargers Use of an unauthorized charger could cause the battery to generate heat smoke catch fire or expl...

Page 14: ...30 min Power 120W AC Sample Recovery Method Instant Wet Foam Elution Elution Fluid Either 0 15 Tween 20 25mM Tris or 0 15 Tween 20 PBS Single use Rapid Filter Elution Kit Components Filter Sample Cup Sample Cup Lid Elutor Cap and Elution Foam Canister Final Sample Volume 6 7 mL Compatible Analysis Methods PCR NGS Culture bacteria molds Operating Temp Humidity Range Operating temperature 2 C to 60 ...

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