SASS® 2300

Wetted-Wall Air Sampler

SASS 2300 Wetted-Wall Air Sampler

The SASS® 2300 Wetted-Wall Air Sampler extracts airborne pathogens, particulates, bacteria and spores in liquid form for later analysis. Its patented wetted-wall aerosol collection method has earned U.S. Department of Homeland Security Certification under the U.S. Safety Act of 2002.

The SASS 2300 offers extremely long sampling protocols – up to several days – and unsurpassed monitoring capabilities in environments ranging from farmyards to hospitals to battlefields. Wireless control options and customizable sampling protocols extend its versatility.

The SASS 2300 has been successfully used to detect the airborne viral pathogens that cause exotic Newcastle disease and hoof-and-mouth disease, as well as strains of avian flu virus in California commercial poultry flocks.*

*Sharon K. Hietala, et al., J. Vet. Diagn. Invest., 17, 198 (2005). Printed with permission of AAVLD.


World Class Sampling Performance

Proven in Extensive Field Testing

Successfully tested and used in subway systems, public health facilities, nuclear power plants, corporate mail rooms and poultry ranches.

Virtually Unlimited Sampling Time

The SASS 2300 can operate unattended for extended time periods, from several hours up to even several days.

Unrivalled Power Efficiency

Running at near-peak fan efficiency, the SASS 2300 offers the longest possible battery operating time, allowing extended field use.


  • Features
  • Applications
  • Specifications

Features

Product Features

  • Collection cycles may be many hours in length
  • Liquid sample unaffected by ambient conditions
  • Choose your own automated protocols
  • Onboard automated sample vial filling
  • Wireless operation and control option
  • Convenient threaded inlet and outlet ports
  • Long-life primary and rechargeable batteries
  • Portable with impact and water resistant case

Applications

Applications

  • Homeland security
  • Military
  • Academic research
  • Food safety
  • Power plants
  • Public health and medical facilities
  • Agriculture
  • Indoor air quality
  • Mailrooms
  • Environmental

Specifications

Specifications

Operating principle: Multi-stage wetted-wall cyclone with enhanced particulate collection.
Air collection rate: >300 LPM using 30,000 hour life brushless fan.
Particulates collection range: 0.5-10 µm. Contact CBRN International regarding vapor collection applications.
Concentration ratio: 72,000/minute nominal.
Liquid inventory: 4-5 cc range set at factory but adjustable by user. Proprietary control loop maintains a constant liquid volume in the sampler, independent of collection time, temperature or humidity; useful for concentrating trace airborne analytes.
Make-up water: 1.3 liter on-board reservoir; supplemental off-board reservoirs may be used in fixed installations: 0.8 cc/min typical evaporation rate at 20C/50% RH.
Physical size: 18.4 cm x 21.3 cm x 34.3 cm (7.2" W x 8.4" D x 13.5" H).
Weight: 3.7 kg without battery, 4.7 kg with battery (8.2/10.4 lbs). Add 1 kg (2.2 lbs) for 1 liter of water.
Air inlet connection: Industry-standard threaded adapter. It is recommended that third-party accessories have an airflow channel 2.54 cm diameter or larger.
Humidity Operating Range: Non-condensing conditions.
Temperature Operating Range: Above freezing conditions to 66°C
Power source: 12 VDC BA-5590/U primary battery, or UBI 2590 rechargeable battery, or 82-265 Volt (47-63 Hz) AC lump-in-cord power supply.
Power consumption: 1.3 amps @ 12 V, 16 W.
Sample extraction: On-board 12 cc/min peristaltic pump, manual or remotely controlled. Vial filling module included. Air sampling may continue during extraction.
System controls: Microprocessor controlled. RS-232 or optional wireless link for remote operation or reprogramming. Additional TTL and motor drivers available.
PC Interface requirements: Operating System: Windows® version XP or above.
Processor: 400 MHz Pentium processor or equiv. (minimum); 1GHz Pentium processor or equiv. (recommended)
RAM: 96 MB (minimum); 256 MB (recommended)
Hard Disk: 1.2 MB of available space; USB port.
Display: 800 x 600, 256 colors (minimum); 1024 x 768 high color, 32-bit (recommended)
Sound level: 70-75 dB(A). Lower level possible with sound attenuating accessories.
Package: Lightweight two-piece molded plastic shell with swivel-style carrying handle.
Decontamination: Auto-flush protocol using onboard water, or manual flush with detergent and/or disinfectant. Disposable high-performance pull-through fan module.
Accessories: Carrying case; inlet hose; inlet screen; sample bottles; rechargeable battery and charger.
Approvals: U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security certified under U.S. Safety Act of 2002

CBRN International reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.