System Features

Trusted by the U.S. Military since 2012, the AirPrep Bobcat Sampling System combines rugged durability, high-flow dry electret filter collection, and a rapid sample recovery system. Designed for versatility, it is suitable for a wide range of air sampling tasks - from hygiene monitoring in cleanrooms to disease monitoring in pig barns - and everything in between. 

Efficient:

  • High-Efficiency Particle Capture: Efficiently captures micron and submicron particles, optimized for 0.01 μm to 10.0 μm, outperforming traditional culture media methods and wet cyclonic collectors.  
  • Flow Sensing: Adjusts to maintain sampling rate as filters become loaded.
  • Variable Run Modes: Allows balancing of sample duration and battery conservation.  
  • Dry Filter Collection: No liquids in the collector enable use in extreme temperatures and long run times.  
  • Omni-directional Aerosol Inlet: Ensures comprehensive sampling from all directions.  

Fast:

  • High Flow Rates: Capable of flow rates up to 200 LPM for efficient sampling.  
  • Rapid Particle Elution: Eluting captured particles from the filter takes only seconds with the Rapid Filter Elution Kit.  

Rugged and Portable Design: Durable construction ensures reliability in challenging environments and it is lightweight, only 3.5 kg.

Versatile Compatibility: Compatible with virtually any analysis method, including PCR, sequencing, and more. 

Choice of Elution Buffers: To tailor to your downstream methods.

Built in Tripod: Provides stability and height adjustment.

Optional Accessories:

  • Rechargeable Long Life Battery: Choose a Lithium Ion or Nickel Metal Hydride battery.
  • Trigger : 22 ft. cable switch for easy operation in aerosol test chambers or tight  spaces.
  • Hard Shell Roller Case:  For safe and easy transport.

Workflow

InnovaPrep's Rapid Filter & Elution Kit integrates robust filtration and patented Wet Foam Elution™ process, to efficiently release particles into liquid with maximum efficiency, delivering a highly concentrated sample ready for immediate analysis.  

Collect

Use AirPrep sampler to capture particles onto a dry electret filter. 

Prep

Assemble filter elution kit as shown above. Depress the canister of Elution Buffer to employ Wet Foam Elution to efficiently extract particles from the filter — in just seconds!

Detect

The liquid sample is now ready for downstream analysis via traditional or rapid methods. 

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