Setting Up the ACD-200 Bobcat for Collection ......11 Optional Battery Operation ..........12 Installing the Filter ............13 Collecting a Sample ............14 Eluting a Filter Sample ............14 Cleaning the System ............15 Battery Charging ............... 15 Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www.innovaprep.com...
RODUCT VERVIEW This section contains a product description of the InnovaPrep ACD-200 Bobcat™ Dry Filter Air Sampler and a brief look at its applications. RODUCT ESCRIPTION The InnovaPrep ACD-200 Bobcat, shown in Figure 1.1, is a lightweight, portable, dry filter air sampler with a unique patented rapid filter elution system.
PPLICATIONS The InnovaPrep ACD-200 Bobcat is ideally suited for the collection of bioaerosols and particulate matter, including sub-micron sized particles, airborne molecular contamination, and particulates. This system has been developed to address a broad range of air sampling requirements. The filter and elution kit are single use, therefore there is no requirement for decontamination between samples.
Recommended for culture-based analysis methods. Each AirPrep & Filter Elution Kit includes: a filter, sample cup, elutor cap, and elution fluid canister. These are available for purchase on the InnovaPrep website at innovaprep.com. ATTERY OWER Battery is not included. Two rechargeable battery options are available for the ACD-200 Bobcat.
OBCAT ETHOD OF PERATION The InnovaPrep ACD-200 Bobcat uses an electret filter to capture particles onto the surface of polymer fibers in the filter. A novel Wet Foam Elution™ process is then employed to wash the particles off of the fiber surfaces into very small liquid volumes.
Sample Cup. 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 Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www.innovaprep.com...
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The foam immediately collapses back into a liquid and is ready for sample processing an analysis. Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www.innovaprep.com...
Leg Hinges with Locking Push Pins Telescoping Tripod Legs Leg Latches Battery Cover The following section describes the components of the InnovaPrep ACD- 200 Bobcat air sampler. FIGURE 3.1 COMPONENTS OF THE ACD-200 BOBCAT ESCRIPTION OF OMPONENTS Description of the InnovaPrep ACD-200 Bobcat components listed in Figure 3.1, clockwise from top:...
This may be due to an overloaded filter or a blockage at the exhaust vents located on the bottom of the unit. The Battery LED is illuminated when the battery needs to be recharged. Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www.innovaprep.com 10...
Figure 4.3. Open the leg latches, as shown in Figure 4.4, and telescope the legs out to the desired height. Supporting the back of the unit with one hand, push the 10-Pin Connector (see Figure 4.5) on the Power and Trigger Connector into the Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www.innovaprep.com 11...
FIGURE 4.8 BATTERY COVER ON the unit as shown in Figure 4.11. THE BOTTOM OF THE UNIT Reinstall the battery cover by pushing it into the bottom of the unit until both clips click into place. Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www.innovaprep.com 12...
The Filter housing is designed to only fit in one way. Close the Inlet lid and hold it down to lock it in place, as shown in Figures 4.13 and 4.14. FIGURE 4.12 FIGURE 4.13 CLOSING FIGURE 4.14 RELEASE INSTALLING BUTTON FILTER CASSETTE Copyright InnovaPrep LLC www.innovaprep.com 13...
A Trigger accessory is required to operate the Bobcat in the “Triggered” mode. The Trigger (Item # AC08078) is a 22ft cabled switch available for models purchased after February 2018. For models purchased prior to February 2018, please contact InnovaPrep for more information. LUTING A ILTER...
The AC power adapter is supplied with a standard North American AC plug installed. Other AC plugs are available for International use; contact InnovaPrep for more information. Plug the AC power adapter into any available AC mains socket. The LED on the power supply will illuminate, and the battery cap indicator will indicate the Stand-by state (see below).
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Note: Maximum storage temperature for the battery is 40°C and charging temperature maximum is 37°C Please contact customerservice@innovaprep.com or an official InnovaPrep distributor for technical assistance and troubleshooting. To purchase supplies, visit innovaprep.com For warranty and service information visit innovaprep.com/warranty...
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