Theres more to clean environments

than meets the eye.

Our vision of a safer future:
Air & Surface Monitoring Solutions.

Contents
Environmental monitoring solutions

Particle counting solutions

APC SmartTouch products

APC ErgoTouch Pro 2

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Active air monitoring solutions

MAS-100 series
MAS-100 NT and MAS-100 NT Ex
MAS-100 CG Ex
MAS-100 Iso NT
RCS Air Sampling Systems
RCS High Flow Touch
RCS Isolator
RCS Plus Ex
HYCON agar strips for RCS Air Samplers
M Air T Air Samplers
M Air T Isolator
Pre-filled agar cassettes for M Air T Systems
Pre-filled agar cassettes for isolators

Passive air monitoring solutions

ICR Settle Plates
LI Settle Plates

Personnel and surface monitoring solutions

ICR Contact Plates
ICRplus Contact Plates
ICR Swabs
Gamma-irradiated HYCON Contact Slides
HYCON Contact Slides
RT and RTplus Contact Plates

Ordering information

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One portfolio, unlimited reliability:

Complete safety with
environmental monitoring solutions

Safety is a big issue in todays industries. Its a time issue.

A cost issue. And most important, its a risk issue. Whats
required to cover all these issues is a vision. A vision for a
safer future. Thats why we offer you a complete solution to
help you stay on the safe side: with high-quality products,
with excellent service, and with professional expertise,
Merck Millipore provides more safety than meets the eye.
Lets take a closer look: most contaminants are invisible to the
naked eye. Although single micro-organisms (as well as those
carried on particles) are fairly small, they pose a severe threat
to the safety of products and brands: every year, several
hundred products have to be recalled, resulting in financial
and image losses.

At Merck Millipore, we believe that the solution to this problem is not only simple
but also cost-efficient: with our complete portfolio for environmental monitoring, covering particle counting, active and passive air monitoring as well as
surface and personnel monitoring solutions. The relatively low costs of monitoring result in improved quality and increased safety and in the reduction of
overall expenses.
To keep expenses low in the long term, Merck Millipore offers a comprehensive
range of high-quality monitoring and testing solutions that help you keep your
facilities safe, from less critical to highly critical clean rooms and isolators. With
our monitoring solutions you can conveniently check surfaces, equipment, and
air quality for contaminants getting answers rapidly and reliably.
Since our products have been developed in close cooperation with users and
authorities, they are tailored to the customers needs and follow international
guidelines for critical and controlled environments, such as EU cGMP, USP, or
FDA Aseptic Guidance. Whats more: as a one-stop supplier, we also offer a wide
range of services, including IQ/OQ maintenance, calibration, product validation,
and application.

Small details make

the big safety picture:
Particle counting solutions
Particle counting is a critical component of clean room monitoring programs.
Particle counter data are needed to detect contaminants in the air and to
determine the cleanliness of air in controlled environments, such as those
found in the pharmaceutical or sensitive food
industries, which have to comply with
ISO 14644, GMP and FS209E.
Our APC instruments meet JIS B 9921:1997
and ISO 21501 standards for performance,
counting efficiency, and calibration. They are
available in either stainless steel or plastic with
stainless steel components. The APC SmartTouch and
the APC ErgoTouch Pro 2 are ideally suited for disinfection
and fulfill the most stringent hygiene standards.

Award-winning safety:

Transportable safety:

APC SmartTouch products

(airborne particle counters)

APC ErgoTouch Pro 2

(handheld airborne particle counters)

Secure and reliable:

visual representation of sampling locations:
minimizes risk of human errors
ideally suited for disinfection: easy to clean
equipped with high-capacity batteries:
allows for continuous sampling
follows strict hygiene standards

Secure and reliable:

all the functionalities of portable airborne
particle counter, 6 channels: high performance
on small scale
meets JIS standards

Convenient:
large color touch screen with familiar icons
and intuitive menu: easy to use
all required actions start from main menu:
increases operating efficiency and saves time
Flexible:
complete system with many accessories:
no need to invest in multiple instruments,
reducing costs of associated routine calibration
designed for dual flow rates: significantly
reduces clean room certification and
monitoring costs

Convenient:
lightweight device: practical use
state-of-the-art design, large color touch screen:
intuitive, easy handling
Flexible:
low investment: for validation of ISO 7, 8
and GMP Gr. C, D
compressed gas adaptor: available for high
pressure
wide range of accessories

Take a closer look at the safe side: ordering information for our
particle counting products can be found on pp. 2021.

Solutions that spring into action

so you can take action:
Active air monitoring solutions

As regulations and standards for pharmaceutical products are

increasing, the need for effective air sampling methods is on
the rise too. After all, the quality of production environments
is directly linked to the finished products quality. Thats why
customers demand highly precise and reliable active air
sampling solutions.
With active air monitoring products by Merck Millipore you can
be sure of getting the most accurate sample solutions available.
Our easy to use monitoring systems fully comply with all international standards and regulations ensuring reproducible and
reliable results.

Precise safety:
MAS-100 series
(microbial air monitoring systems)

MAS-100 CG Ex
(for testing of compressed gases)

most accurate sample solutions available

for reliable, exact results

Secure and reliable:

fully validated according to EN ISO 14698
collects samples under gas pressure;
after sampling, gradual decompression occurs,
avoiding possible damage to microorganisms
sampling at two different flow rates:
suitable for low flow applications
only compressed gas microbial air sampler
approved for use in Zone 2 explosion hazard areas

MAS-100 NT and MAS-100 NT Ex

(for clean rooms and sterile environments)
Secure and reliable:
fully validated according to EN ISO 14698
state-of-the-art mass flow sensor: assures
constant flow rate of 100 L/min, automatically
adjusts to differences in environment
Convenient:
automatic calibration function: reduces risk
of errors
Flexible:
controlled parameters: can be changed via
PC software or directly on unit

Convenient:
automatic calibration function: reduces risk
of errors
unique mass flow sensor technology:
no need to calibrate for specific gases
automated collection process: saves time
Flexible:
pre-programmed for a range of different gases:
no further calculations needed
can store up to 10 gas protocols

Proven safety:
MAS-100 Iso NT
(for sterile production areas and isolators)
Secure and reliable:
unique security concept: permits installation of
sampling heads for standard 90100 mm
Petri dishes at critical control points
all electronic and moving parts are outside of
critical zone
internal pump with flow control: automatic
sterilization of sampling head and aspiration tube
Convenient:
easy to use, easy customization: different fixing
options for both control unit and sample head
user-friendly programming
Flexible:
multiple communication options
can be adapted for all types of environments
(dust-, water spray-, explosion-proof)

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RCS Air Sampling Systems

employed by pharmaceutical companies worldwide for over 30 years

RCS High Flow Touch

(for monitoring of ambient air and
compressed gases in sterile environments)
Secure and reliable:
validated according to ISO 14698-1:
complete system with standardized media
renowned technology with comprehensive
validation documentation
autoclavable sampling head: easy disinfection,
compatible with common disinfectant methods
Convenient:
high-resolution color touch screen, intuitive
software: easy to operate
innovative battery concept with advanced
control options
short sampling time: from preparation to start
of measurement within a minute

RCS Plus Ex
(explosion-proof)
Flexible:
portable, battery-driven and lightweight
7 preset sampling volumes and 3 user-defined
volumes from 1 to 2,000 liters: adapts to
user-specific needs
user-defined sampling options: adjust
individual volumes, time delay, interval
sampling
fully compatible with wide range of
standardized agar media
adapter for compressed gas measurements
(pressure range: 0.17 bar)

Secure and reliable:

validated according to ISO 14698-1: applies to
complete system with standardized media
meets GMP and FDA guidelines for hazardous
areas
built according to ignition protection class <ib>
(EN 60079)

RCS Isolator
(for confined spaces in sterile environments)

Flexible:
battery-driven, lightweight: easy to operate
7 preset sampling volumes and 3 user-defined
volumes from 1 to 1,999 liters: adapts to
user-specific needs
fully compatible with wide range of
standardized agar media

Secure and reliable:

validated according to ISO 14698-1:
complete system with standardized media
sterilizable by H2O2 gas and UV:
easy to clean
air ducting can be directed outside of
controlled area: minimizes air turbulence at
sampling point, reliable results

Convenient:
multiple sample volumes of up to 1,999 liters
with flow rate of 50 L/min
autoclavable sampling head: easy disinfection
self-explanatory keypad: user-friendly

Convenient:
allows for operation outside of restricted
access areas: safe handling
user-friendly keypad and integrated battery
with charge indicator display
best used with gamma-irradiated agar strips
TCI- that neutralize residual disinfectants
(even up to 500 ppm H2O2)
Flexible:
two-component system separation of
sampling head and operating unit:
flexible use in confined spaces
accessories for variable installation options
available: adapts to users needs
fully compatible with wide range
of standardized agar media

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Rapid safety:
HYCON agar strips for RCS Air Samplers
Secure and reliable:
manufactured under strictly controlled,
aseptic conditions
fully validated according to EN ISO 14698 in
combination with RCS Air Samplers
also available as gamma-irradiated consumables
in sterile double packaging: for use in critical
areas
Convenient:
individually packed and at 100% visually
controlled
allows storage at room temperature: reduces
preparation time
extended shelf life of up to six months:
reduces costs
Flexible:
available as total count media and selective
media: adapts to user-specific needs

M Air T Air Samplers

(for clean rooms, barrier environments,
and critical areas)
Secure and reliable:
saves air flow parameters in testers memory:
reduces risk of human errors, reduces set-up time
delay timer: allows operator to leave area before
testing begins
Convenient:
powerful device: able to sample up to 1,000 liters
in 7 minutes
programmable electronics, ready-to-use agar
cassettes: easy to use
runs up to 7 hours on single charge: less frequent
need to change batteries
Flexible:
small, lightweight system: ideally suited for use in
confined spaces

M Air T Isolator
(for isolators and barrier environments)
Secure and reliable:
fully programmable: replicable results and
operation
Convenient:
small, lightweight system: user-friendly handling
Flexible:
programmable pump remains outside of operation
area, independent sampling head: eliminates
electrical or mechanical components in
controlled area

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Pre-filled agar cassettes for M Air T systems

Pre-filled agar cassettes for isolators

Secure and reliable:

USP and EP compliance certificate
distance between sieve and surface of agar
cassette remains constant: reproducible results
double-sleeve packaging, gamma-irradiated:
safe for barrier environments

Secure and reliable:

especially qualified for use in isolators
validated packaging: impermeable to
sanitizing agents
consistent filling level and flat surface:
reproducible results

Convenient:
wing on edge of cassette: easy positioning
in tester head
integrated grid: easier colony counting
laser-marked cassettes: enables efficient
record keeping and tracking

Convenient:
easy to load, even when wearing isolator gloves:
user-friendly handling
Flexible:
available with media specifically formulated for
isolators containing large residuals of H2O2

Flexible:
wide range of different media available
Take a closer look at the safe side: ordering information for our
active air monitoring products can be found on pp. 2227.

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Keeping a vigilant eye on safety

all the time:
Passive air monitoring solutions
Passive viable air monitoring with the help of settle plates is
a useful complement to active air sampling methods. Settle
plates allow for a semi-quantitative determination of
microbial contaminations in the air. They are also
suitable for personnel monitoring (e.g., gloves). And
thats not all: settle plates are easy to use, efficient,
and enable continuous monitoring during production
processes. Since they are fairly small, they can also
be used conveniently in confined spaces.
Passive air sampling solutions by Merck Millipore are
perfectly tailored to the requirements of different applications. Our triple-bagged and gamma-irradiated ICR Settle
Plates are designed for the use in critical clean rooms and
isolators. For less critical clean rooms and other controlled
environments, we offer single-bagged LI Settle Plates. All of our
products have one thing in common: they meet all international
standards and regulations, including
EU cGMP, FDA Aseptic Guide,
and USP 34 <1116>.

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Transparent safety:

Practical safety:

ICR Settle Plates

(for isolators and critical clean rooms)

LI Settle Plates
(for less critical clean rooms)

Secure and reliable:

data matrix barcode on each plate: paperless
and secure identification of single plates
transparent, H2O2-impermeable triple-sleeve
packaging: safe transportation in clean rooms
(ISO 5) and isolators
produced in clean rooms, gamma-irradiated in
final packaging: minimizes risk of contamination

Secure and reliable:

data matrix barcode on each plate: paperless
and secure identification of single plates
produced in clean room: low risk of
contamination

Convenient:
storage at room temperature: storable at
site of use
long shelf life: fewer incoming goods controls
high filling volume: allows prolonged exposition
and incubation
SDA in pink plates: easily distinguishes between
TSA and SDA
Flexible:
usable for personnel monitoring or as
disposables for active air monitoring with
MAS Air Samplers

Convenient:
storage at room temperature: storable at
site of use
long shelf life: fewer incoming goods controls
high filling volume: allows prolonged exposition
and incubation
Flexible:
usable for personnel monitoring or as
disposables for active air monitoring with
MAS Air Samplers

Take a closer look at the safe side: ordering information for our
passive air monitoring products can be found on p. 28.

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On the surface of safety,

but not superficial:
Personnel and surface monitoring solutions
The health and pharmaceutical industry takes a lot of measures to keep production plants clean and minimize the risk of contamination. A crucial tool to monitor
the efficiency of these measures is the sampling of surfaces and personnel with
proven methods like easy to use contact plates, contact slides, or swabs.
Merck Millipore offers a wide range of swabs and contact plates adapted to clean
room requirements and different surface types. For highly critical areas such as
clean rooms (ISO 5) or isolators, we provide triple-bagged, gamma-irradiated ICR
and ICRplus Contact Plates and Contact Slides. They are ideally complemented by
our ICR Swabs for difficult-to-access locations like tubing or filling needles. The
safe choice for less critical environments are our single-bagged, non-irradiated
RT and RTplus Contact Plates and Slides. Since every country has its own standards, our surface and personnel monitoring solutions meet them all
to keep your products safe worldwide.

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Versatile safety:
ICR Contact Plates
(for isolators and critical clean rooms)

ICRplus Contact Plates

(for isolators and critical clean rooms)

Secure and reliable:

data matrix barcode on each plate: paperless
and secure identification of single plates
transparent, H2O2-impermeable triple-sleeve
packaging: safe transportation in clean rooms
(ISO 5) and isolators
produced in clean rooms, gamma-irradiated in
final packaging: minimizes risk of contamination

Secure and reliable:

CLOSED- and VENT-Closure: safe transport
and flexible incubation conditions
data matrix barcode on each plate: paperless
and secure identification of single plates
transparent, H2O2-impermeable triple-sleeve
packaging: safe transportation in clean rooms
(ISO 5) and isolators
produced in clean rooms, gamma-irradiated in
final packaging: minimizes risk of contamination

Convenient:
storage at room temperature: storable at
site of use
long shelf life: fewer incoming goods controls
SDA in pink plates: minimizes risk of confusion
Flexible:
many different formulations for the monitoring
of sanitized, dry surfaces
supplemented by neutralizers for a wide range
of disinfectants

Convenient:
storage at room temperature: storing on location
long shelf life: fewer incoming goods controls
SDA in pink plates: easily distinguishes between
TSA and SDA
Flexible:
many different formulations for the monitoring
of sanitized, dry surfaces
supplemented by neutralizers for a wide range of
disinfectants and -lactam antibiotics
new formulation of non-animal origin available:
minimizing the risk of BSE contamination

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Handy safety:

Accurate safety:

ICR Swabs
(for isolators and critical clean rooms)

Gamma-irradiated HYCON Contact Slides

(for flat and curved surfaces)

Secure and reliable:

all-in-one swab: open only once for sampling
minimizes the risk of secondary contaminations
due to handling
triple-sleeve packaging: safe transport in clean
rooms (ISO 5) and isolators
H2O2-impermeable inner packaging: protects
medium from VHP vapor during decontamination
of isolator
gamma-irradiated (25 to 35 kGy): minimizes
risk of contamination
pre-moistened swab tip: leaves no growthpromoting residues on surfaces

Secure and reliable:

transparent, H2O2-impermeable double-sleeve
packaging: safe transportation in clean rooms
(ISO 5) and isolators
produced in clean rooms, gamma-irradiated in
final packaging: minimizes risk of contamination
standardized contact area (25 cm2)
strict quality control, including 100% visual
inspection of each slide

Convenient:
easy handling steps
storage at room temperature: storable at
site of use
integrated hanging device for use in isolators
Flexible:
suitable for monitoring of difficult-to-access
locations such as filling needles, tubes, etc.

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Convenient:
individually sealed, H2O2-impermeable primary
packaging: storage of single slides in clean
rooms and in isolators during contamination
resealable sleeve: safe transport
storage at room temperature: storable at
site of use
long shelf life: fewer incoming goods controls

Adjustable safety:
RT and RTplus Contact Plates
(for less critical clean rooms)
Secure and reliable:
CLOSED- and VENT-Closure for safe transport
and differentiated incubation conditions (RTplus
only, see also ICRplus contact plates)
produced in clean rooms: minimized risk of
contamination
data matrix barcode on each plate: safe,
paperless identification of single plates
Convenient:
storage at room temperature: storable at
site of use

Flexible safety:

Take a closer look at the safe side: ordering information for

HYCON Contact Slides

(for flat and curved surfaces)

our personnel and surface monitoring products can be found

on pp. 2931.

Secure and reliable:

produced in clean rooms: minimizes risk
of contamination
standardized contact area (25 cm2)
strict quality control, including 100%
visual inspection of each slide
Convenient:
storage at room temperature: storable at
site of use
resealable sleeve: safe transport

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Particle counting solutions

APC SmartTouch products

APC SmartTouch

APC SmartTouch
Accessories

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Products

Ord. No.

APC SmartTouch, 1 CFM & 100 LPM, steel (flow rate 1 cubic foot per minute & 100 L/min)

1.44093.0001

APC SmartTouch, 1 CFM, steel (flow rate 1 cubic foot per minute)

1.44181.0001

APC SmartTouch, 50 LPM, steel (flow rate 50 L/min)

1.44182.0001

APC SmartTouch, 100 LPM, steel (flow rate 100 L/min)

1.44183.0001

APC SmartTouch, 1 CFM & 100 LPM, plastic (flow rate 1 cubic foot per minute & 100 L/min)

1.44089.0001

APC SmartTouch, 50 LPM, plastic (flow rate 50 L/min)

1.44092.0001

APC SmartTouch, 100 LPM, plastic (flow rate 100 L/min)

1.44091.0001

Lithium-ion Battery (1 piece)

1.44144.0001

Carrying Case (with wheels and handle)

for plastic instruments
for stainless steel instruments

1.44148.0001
1.44259.0001

Thermal Printer Paper (5 rolls)

1.44147.0001

Temperature / Relative Humidity Probe (only in conjunction with recalibration)

1.44088.0001

Air Velocity Probe (only in conjunction with recalibration)

1.44087.0001

Isokinetic Probe
1 CFM
50 L/min
100 L/min

1.44084.0001
1.44121.0001
1.44119.0001

Filter Scanning Probe, 1 CFM (including tubing)

1.44083.0001

Sampling Tubing (per meter)

1.44104.0001

Purge Filter

1.44079.0001

APC Compressed Gas Adapter (select the right nozzle set below)

1.44179.0001

Nozzle Set Compressed Gas Adapter

1 CFM
50 L/min
100 L/min

1.44170.0001
1.44168.0001
1.44166.0001

Power Supply (including country-specific power cord)

1.44145.0001

USB Connection Cable

1.44100.0001

Table-top Tripod (for isokinetic probe, including adapter)

1.44105.0001

APC SmartTouch Download Utility Software

1.44077.0001

APC SmartTouch Qualification Handbook

(for performing complete IQ, OQ, and PQ of APC SmartTouch Airborne Particle Counters, English)

1.44076.0001

External Charger (including country-specific power cord)

1.44146.0001

Network Cable (1 meter)

1.44075.0001

APC ErgoTouch Pro 2

Products

Ord. No.

APC ErgoTouch Pro 2

APC ErgoTouch Pro 2 Airborne Particle Counter

Handheld particle counter with a flow rate of 2.83 L/min and six channels, calibrated to 0.3/0.5/
1.0/3.0/5.0/10.0 m, user-configurable in 0.1 m increments (0.3 to 10.0 m)

1.44302.0001

APC ErgoTouch Pro 2

accessories

Power Supply with universal plugs

1.44306.0001

Battery Pack

1.44132.0001

Computer Cable (2 m), USB A to B

1.44100.0001

HEPA Zero Filter Assembly

1.44157.0001

External Battery Charger with AC adapter and power cord

1.44134.0001

External Printer

1.44305.0001

Carry Case

1.44303.0001

Temperature / Humidity Probe

1.44304.0001

Stainless steel isokinetic inlet

1.44159.0001

Isokinetic Probe (used with tubing)

1.44160.0001

0.1 CFM Barb Inlet Fitting

1.44143.0001

Tubing, Superthane 1/8-inch ID x 1/4-inch OD, clear 100 ft

1.44142.0001

APC Compressed Gas Adapter

1.44179.0001

APC Compressed Gas Adapter Nozzle Set

1.44180.0001

Including power supply, power cord, battery, isokinetic inlet, stylus, purge filter, ErgoTrak Lite Data Download Utility Software (CD), operational manual (CD),
computer cable, calibration certificate, and Quick Start Guide (CD).

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Active air monitoring solutions

MAS-100 series

Instruments

Spare parts and

accessories

Products

Ord. No.

MAS-100 NT Air Sampler

1.09191.0001

MAS-100 Eco Air Sampler

1.09227.0001

MAS-100 NT Ex Air Sampler, explosion-proof

1.09194.0001

MAS-100 CG Ex

1.09327.0001

DA-100 NT Digital Anemometer

1.09192.0001

MAS-100 NT Extra Dust Cover*

1.09084.0001

Perforated lid for MAS-100 NT (300 x 0.6 mm)**

1.09195.0001

Main Charger for MAS-100 NT **

1.09200.0001

Battery Pack Li-Ion for MAS-100 NT **

1.09208.0001

MAS-100 Main Charger

1.09085.0001

MAS-100 NiMH Battery Pack

1.09229.0001

MAS-100 NiCd Battery Pack (for version 2.62 or lower)

1.09087.0001

MAS-100 Extra Perforated Lid, Aluminum*

1.09088.0001

MAS-100 Tripod

1.09326.0001

MAS-100 Tripod Adapter - Quick Connect

1.09223.0001

MAS-100 Tube Adapter

1.09224.0001

MAS-100 PC Interface Cable for Nova-LIMS

1.09226.0001

MAS-100 Contact Plate Holder

1.09214.0001

MAS-100 Perforated Lid for Contact Plates

1.09213.0001

MAS-100 CG Ex Extra Sampling Head, Low Flow 50 L/min and 100 L /min

1.09237.0001

MAS-100 Eco Main Charger

1.09128.0001

MAS-100 Eco Tripod Adapter

1.09127.0001

MAS-100 Ex NiCd Battery Pack

1.09087.0001

MAS-100 Ex Extra Dust Cover*

1.09123.0001

MAS-100 Ex Extra Perforated Lid, Aluminum*

1.09124.0001

* Lids and dust covers are all interchangeable among MAS-100, MAS-100 Eco, MAS-100 Ex.
** Products are also suitable for MAS-100 NT Ex.

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RCS High Flow Touch and accessories

RCS High Flow Touch

accessories

Products

Description

Ord. No.

RCS High Flow Touch

Including power supply, serial RS232 cable, USB adapter, RCS

management software, rotor, protection cap, carrying case,
calibration certificate, quick start guide, and user manual

1.44194.0001

Docking Station

For recharging the integrated lithium-ion battery

1.44256.0001

RCS Compressed Gas Adapter Touch

Autoclavable adapter for microbial monitoring of compressed

gases; designed for a pressure of 1 bar

1.44257.0001

Nozzle Set for RCS Compressed Gas Adapter

Set of five nozzles to extend the air inlet pressure

from 1 bar to 0.17.0 bar

1.44235.0001

Sterile Sleeves

10 pieces; for covering non-autoclavable housing parts

1.44199.0010

Tripod

For use at heights up to three meters

1.44209.0001

Table-top Tripod

For horizontal operation

1.44210.0001

RCS High Flow Touch Validation Handbook

German version
English version

Comprehensive compendium of validation data for RCS

Microbial Air Samplers (RCS High Flow, RCS Isolator,
RCS Plus) and Agar Strips; contains RCS Qualification
Handbook for RCS High Flow Touch

1.44176.0001
1.44189.0001

RCS High Flow Touch Qualification Handbook

German version
English version

Plan for instrument qualification of the RCS High Flow Touch

in controlled areas, contains IQ, OQ & PQ

CalibSo

Calibration Software for automated, computer-aided

calibration and data storage

1.44206.0001

Anemometer

Portable device for measuring the air flow rate during

calibration of RCS Microbial Air Samplers

1.44205.0001

Adhesive Tapes

60 pieces, adhesive ring foils to seal the air inlet holes of the
rotor during calibration

1.44208.0001

Rotor

Spare part, autoclavable, each combination of sampler and

rotor must be calibrated separately

1.44196.0001

Protection Cap

Spare part (stainless steel), autoclavable

For protection of the rotor during air sampling

1.44225.0001

Air Outlet Ring

Spare part, autoclavable

1.44198.0001

Carrying Case

Spare part, aluminum carrying case with sections for the RCS
High Flow Touch Microbial Air Sampler, two rotors, power supply,
serial cable, USB adapter, documentation and Agar Strips

1.44150.0001

Power Supply

Spare part, for recharging the integrated battery, including

country-specific power cord

1.44145.0001

Serial Cable

Spare part, for connecting with a PC via the serial RS232

interface

1.44207.0001

USB Adapter

Spare part, for connecting with a PC via the USB interface

1.44152.0001

Spare Part Set

Bag containing spare protection caps (electrical sockets for

the docking station and power supply, the serial interface,
and the tripod) and housing feet

1.44200.0001

1.44178.0001
1.44192.0001

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RCS Isolator and accessories

RCS Isolator
accessories

Products

Description

Ord. No.

RCS Isolator

Including sampling unit, operating unit, connection cable

with a secured plug, infrared remote control, rotor,
protection cap, carrying case, and user manual

1.44236.0001

Universal Battery Charger

For charging the integrated 12 V NiMH batteries

of the operation unit

1.44216.0001

RCS Compressed Gas Adapter

Autoclavable adapter for microbial monitoring of

compressed gases; designed for a pressure of 1 bar

1.44233.0001

Nozzle Set for RCS Compressed Gas

Adapter

Set of five nozzles to extend the air inlet pressure

from 1 bar to 0.17.0 bar

1.44235.0001

Support Stand for Sampling Unit

Stainless steel tripod for vertical mounting of

sampling unit

1.44247.0001

Tripod

For use at heights up to three meters;

an adapter for connection with the tripod is required

1.44169.0001

Tripod Adapter

For mounting to tripods or other installations

1.44248.0001

Table-top Tripod

For horizontal operation

1.44210.0001

Air Outlet Tubing

PVC outlet air tube to redirect the exhausted air to

non-critical areas

1.44239.0001

Tri-Clamp Cable Transfer

For use in isolators; connects the operating unit with the

sampling unit through the isolator wall

1.44246.0001

RCS Validation Handbook

German version
English version

Comprehensive compendium of validation data for

RCS Microbial Air Samplers (RCS High Flow, RCS Isolator,
RCS Plus) and Agar Strips

CalibSo

Calibration Software for automated, computer-aided

calibration and data storage

1.44206.0001

Anemometer

Portable device for measuring the air flow rate

during calibration of RCS Microbial Air Samplers

1.44205.0001

Adhesive Tapes

60 pieces, adhesive ring foils to seal the air inlet holes of the
rotor during calibration

1.44208.0001

Sampling Unit

Replacement unit at an existing installation

1.44238.0001

Rotor

Spare part, autoclavable, each combination of sampler and

rotor must be calibrated separately

1.44196.0001

Protection Cap

Spare part (stainless steel), autoclavable

For protection of the rotor during air sampling

1.44225.0001

Infrared Remote Control

24

1.44175.0001
1.44185.0001

1.44197.0001

RCS Plus Ex and accessories

RCS Plus Ex
accessories

Products

Description

Ord. No.

RCS Plus Ex

Including two rechargeable 7.2 V Ni-Cd batteries,

infrared remote control, battery compartment key,
rotor, protection cap, carrying case, and user manual

1.44204.0001

Universal Rapid Battery Charger

230 / 240 V (EU)
120 V (US)

For charging of 9.6 V and 7.2 V Ni-Cd batteries

Battery Discharger

For discharging of the residual capacity of 9.6 V and

7.2 V batteries; prevents battery memory effects

1.44221.0001

Sterile Sleeves

10 pieces; for covering non-autoclavable housing parts

1.44199.0010

Tripod

For use at heights up to three meters

1.44209.0001

Table-top Tripod

For horizontal operation

1.44210.0001

RCS Validation Handbook

German version
English version

Comprehensive compendium of validation data for

RCS Microbial Air Samplers (RCS High Flow,
RCS Isolator, RCS Plus) and Agar Strips

1.44175.0001
1.44185.0001

Anemometer

Portable device for measuring the air flow rate

during calibration of RCS Microbial Air Samplers

1.44205.0001

Adhesive Tapes

60 pieces, adhesive ring foils to seal the air inlet holes

of the rotor during calibration

1.44208.0001

7.2 V Ni-Cd Replacement Battery

Spare part

1.44252.0001

Rotor

Spare part, autoclavable, each combination of sampler

and rotor must be calibrated separately

1.44223.0001

Protection Cap

Spare part (stainless steel), autoclavable

For protection of the rotor during air sampling

1.44225.0001

Infrared Remote Control

Spare part

1.44212.0001

1.44241.0001
1.44251.0001

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Disposables for RCS High Flow Touch, RCS Isolator, RCS Plus Ex, HYCON Agar Strips

Total count media

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

TC

50 strips

1.44253.0050

TSM
Modified Tryptic Soy Agar with neutralizers against disinfectants and growth
supplements; for identification of the total count of fastidious and sublethally damaged
microorganisms. Store at 225 C

50 strips

1.44240.0050

TCGamma-irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar, double-wrapped; for determination of total count

in aseptic environments. Store at 225 C

40 strips

1.44226.0040

TCIGamma-irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar with neutralizers, double-wrapped; for determination

of total count in aseptic environments and in peroxide-containing air. Store at 225 C

40 strips

1.44228.0040

PENGamma-irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar with Penase; for determination of total count in
penicillin-containing air in aseptic environments. Store at 225 C

40 strips

1.44109.0040

LACGamma-irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar with broad-spectrum cephalosporinase; for

determination of total count in aseptic environments containing antibiotics. Store at 225 C

40 strips

1.44108.0040

YM
Rose Bengal Agar with streptomycin; for determination of yeasts and molds. Store at
225 C

50 strips

1.44242.0050

SDX
Sabouraud Dextrose Agar with modified pharmacopoeia formulation; for determination
of yeasts and molds. Store at 225 C

50 strips

1.44243.0050

SDXSabouraud Dextrose Agar with modified pharmacopeia formulation; for determination

of yeasts and molds in aseptic environments. Store at 225 C

40 strips

1.44244.0040

DG-18
Dichloran Glycerine Agar; for determination of yeasts and molds. Store at 225 C

25 strips

1.44245.0025

S
Mannitol Salt Agar; for determination of staphylococci. Store at 215 C

25 strips

1.44102.0025

C
MacConkey Agar; for determination of coliform bacteria. Store at 215 C

25 strips

1.44099.0025

HYCON Blank Strip Kit

Empty strips for manual production of culture media for special applications

50 strips

1.44107.0050

HYCON Cover Slides

Cover slides for Agar Strips to prevent desiccation during incubation

100 slides

1.44111.0100

Incubation Rack for HYCON Agar Strips

Stainless steel; with indicator for incubation time

1 pc.

1.44249.0001

Tryptic Soy Agar for determination of the total count. Store at 225 C

Selective media

Agar strip accessories

26

M Air T Air Sampler

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

M Air T Portable Tester Kit

ATAS05060

M Air T Portable Tester Validation Protocol (A4 format)

ATASA4VP1

M Air T Portable Tester Validation Protocol (US letterhead)

ATASLTVP1

M Air T Isolator Kit

ATIS0KIT1

M Air T Isolator Validation Protocol

ATBP0VG01

M Air T Isolator Printer Expendables (5 thermal paper rolls, 2 ink cartridges)

ATBPRNT22

M Air T Cassette prefilled with TSA Media

60

ATSMTTD60

M Air T Cassette prefilled with Sabouraud Dextrose Agar Media

60

ATSMSDD60

M Air T Cassette prefilled with TSA and beta-lactamase

60

ATSMPND60

114

ATSMC0114

M Air T Isolator Cassette prefilled with TSA Media

24

ATSMTTB24

M Air T Isolator Cassette prefilled with TSA Media

(with pyruvate for VHP-sanitized environments)

24

ATSMTPB24

M Air T Empty Cassette

27

Passive air monitoring solutions

Gamma-irradiated, triple-bagged ICR Settle Plates (90 mm and 150 mm) for critical clean rooms and isolators
Products
90 mm Plates

SDA + LT - ICR 30 ml
(heipha ref. 03542e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80, filled in pink plates)

Pack Size

Ord. No.

20

1.46081.0020

SDA + LTHTh - ICR 30 ml (heipha ref. 03544e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate; filled in pink plates)

20
120

1.46005.0020
1.46005.0120

SDA selective + LTHTh - 30 ml ICR (heipha ref. 03545e with neutralizers lecithin,
Tween 80, histidine, sodium thiosulfate, antibiotics against bacteria, filled in pink plates)

20
120

1.46016.0020
1.46016.0120

TSA - ICR 30 ml (heipha ref. 03075e)

20
120

1.46001.0020
1.46001.0120

TSA + LT - ICR 30 ml (heipha ref. 030828e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80)

20
120

1.46050.0020
1.46050.0120

TSA + LTHTh - ICR 30 ml (heipha ref. 030826e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate)

20
120

1.46069.0020
1.46069.0120

TSA + LT + Cephase - ICR (heipha ref. 03085e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,

20
120

1.46076.0020
1.46076.0120

120

1.46013.0120

18

1.46051.0018

1.46519.0001

-lacatamases for inactivation of penicillins, all generations of cephalosporins and

carbapenems)
TSA + LTHTh + Penase - ICR 30ml (heipha ref. 03086e with neutralizers lecithin,
Tween 80, histidine, sodium thiosulfate, penase for inactivation of penicillins)
150 mm Plates

TSA + LTHTh - ICR 15 cm (heipha ref. 020829a3 3 plates, each triple-packed with
neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80, histidine, sodium thiosulfate)

Accessories

Plate Rack for settle plates (heipha ref. 63141 stainless steel rack for 10 x 90 mm plates)

Abbreviations: SDA = Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, TSA = Tryptic Soy Agar

LI Settle Plates (90 mm) for less critical clean rooms

90 mm Plates

Accessories

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

SDA - LI n. EP (heipha ref. 03300e)

20
120

1.46028.0020
1.46028.0120

SDA + Chloramphenicol - LI 30 ml (heipha ref. 03350e)

20
120

1.46003.0020
1.46003.0120

SDA + LTHTh - LI 30 ml (heipha ref. 03540e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate)

20
120

1.46015.0020
1.46015.0120

TSA - LI 30 ml EP+USP (heipha ref. 03074e)

20
120

1.46004.0020
1.46004.0120

TSA + LTHTh - LI 30 ml (heipha ref. 030820e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate)

20
120

1.46002.0020
1.46002.0120

1.46519.0001

Plate Rack for settle plates (heipha ref. 63141 stainless steel rack for 10 x 90 mm plates)

Abbreviations: SDA = Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, TSA = Tryptic Soy Agar

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Personnel and surface monitoring solutions

Gamma-irradiated, triple-bagged ICR Contact Plates (55 mm) for critical clean rooms and isolators

55 mm Plates

Accessories

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

SDA Contact + LTHTh - ICR (heipha ref. 25130e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate, filled in pink plates)

200

1.46201.0200

TSA Contact + LT - ICR (heipha ref. 2284e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80)

20
200

1.46195.0020
1.46195.0200

TSA Contact + LTHTh - ICR (heipha ref. 2283e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate)

20
200

1.46231.0020
1.46231.0200

TSA Contact + Penase + LTHTh - ICR (heipha ref. 2280e with neutralizers lecithin,
Tween 80, histidine, sodium thiosulfate, penase for inactivation of penicillins)

20
200

1.46153.0020
1.46153.0200

1.46502.0001

Plate Rack for contact plates (heipha ref. 63140 stainless steel rack for 10 x 55 mm plates)

Abbreviations: SDA = Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, TSA = Tryptic Soy Agar

Lockable, gamma-irradiated, triple-bagged ICR Contact Plates (55 mm) for critical clean rooms and isolators

Products
55 mm Plates

Accessories

Chocolate Contact Agar + LTH - ICR+ (heipha ref. 835 with neutralizers lecithin,
Tween 80, histidine, supports growth of fastidious aerobic and anaerobic microorganisms)

Pack Size

Ord. No.

20

1.46555.0020

SDA Contact + LTHTh - ICR+ (heipha ref. 850 with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate; filled in pink plates)

20
200

1.46501.0020
1.46501.0200

SDA Contact + LTHTh selective - ICR+ (heipha ref. 851 with neutralizers lecithin,
Tween 80, histidine, sodium thiosulfate, irradiation-resistant antibiotics against
bacteria, filled in pink plates)

20
200

1.46538.0020
1.46538.0200

TSA Contact + LT - ICR+ (heipha ref. 821 with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80)

20
200

1.46552.0020
1.46552.0200

TSA Contact + LTHTh - ICR+ (heipha ref. 820 with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, sodium thiosulfate)

20
200

1.46527.0020
1.46527.0200

TSA Contact + LT + Cephase - ICR+ (heipha ref. 823 with neutralizers lecithin, Tween
80, -lacatamses for inactivation of penicillins, all generations of cephalosporins and
carbapenems)

20
200

1.46539.0020
1.46539.0200

TSA Contact + LTHTh + Penase - ICR+ (heipha ref. 824 with neutralizers lecithin,
Tween 80, histidine, sodium thiosulfate, penase for inactivation of penicillins)

20
200

1.46553.0020
1.46553.0200

Vegetable Contact Agar + LTHTh - ICR+ (heipha ref. 840 with neutralizers lecithin,
Tween 80, histidine, sodium thiosulfate)

20
200

1.46601.0020
1.41601.0200

TSA Contact + Neutralizer A - ICR+ (heipha ref. 822 neutralizers for increased
spectrum of disinfectants, short shelf life, storage at 2025 C)

20
200

1.46548.0020
1.46548.0200

1.46502.0001

Plate Rack for contact plates (heipha ref. 63140 stainless steel rack for 10 x 55 mm plates)

Abbreviations: SDA = Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, TSA = Tryptic Soy Agar

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ICR Swabs for critical clean rooms and isolators

Accessories

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

ICR Swab (heipha ref. 60515)

100

1.46529.0100

1.46530.0001

Swab Rack (heipha ref. 63142 stainless steel)

HYCON Gamma-irradiated Contact Slides

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

Contact Slides TCGamma-irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar, double-wrapped; for determination of total count
in aseptic environments; with neutralizers (lecithin, sorbitol monooleate complex,
Tween 80) and growth supplements. Store at 225 C

20
100

1.44022.0020
1.44022.0100

20

1.44021.0020

Contact Slides PENGamma-irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar with Penase, double-wrapped; for determination of
total count in penicillin-containing air; with neutralizers (lecithin, L-histidine, sorbitol
monooleate complex, Tween 80) and growth supplements. Store at 225 C

100

1.44014.0100

Contact Slides LACGamma-irradiated Tryptic Soy Agar with penase and a broad-spectrum cephalosporinase,
double-wrapped; for determination of total count in environments with antibiotics
containing air; with neutralizers (lecithin, L-histidine, sorbitol monooleate complex,
Tween 80) and growth supplements. Store at 1525 C

100

1.44015.0100

20

1.44016.0020

1.44249.0001

Contact Slides DEGamma-irradiated, modified Dey Engley Agar (D/E Agar), double-wrapped; for
determination of total count in aseptic environments; with neutralizers (lecithin,
sorbitol monooleate complex, sodium thioglycolate, sodium bisulfite) and
growth supplements. Store at 215 C

Contact Slides SDXGamma-irradiated Sabouraud Dextrose Agar with modified pharmacopoeia

formulation, double-wrapped; for determination of yeasts and molds in aseptic
environments; with neutralizers (Tween 80, L- -phosphatidylcholine) and
growth supplements. Store at 225 C
Accessories

30

Incubation Rack for HYCON Contact Slides

Stainless steel; with indicator for incubation time

RT and RTplus Contact Plates (55 mm) for less critical clean rooms

55 mm Plates

Accessories

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

DG 18 Agar + Chloramphenicol Contact - RT (heipha ref. 248e)

20

1.46266.0020

Malt Extract Agar Contact - RT (heipha ref. 250e)

20

1.46191.0020

Plate Count Agar Contact - RT (heipha ref. 238e)

20

1.46154.0020

SDA Contact + Chloramphenicol - RT+ (heipha ref. 862 lockable plate)

20

1.46549.0020

TSA Contact - RT (heipha ref. 235e)

20

1.46240.0020

TSA Contact + LTH - RT (heipha ref. 234e with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80, histidine)

20

1.46200.0020

TSA Contact + LTH - RT+ (heipha ref. 860 with neutralizers lecithin, Tween 80,
histidine, lockable plate)

20

1.46554.0020

1.46502.0001

Rack for contact plates (heipha ref. 63140 stainless steel rack for 10 x 55 mm plates)

Abbreviations: SDA = Sabouraud Dextrose Agar, TSA = Tryptic Soy Agar

Single-wrapped HYCON Contact Slides

Accessories

Products

Pack Size

Ord. No.

Contact Slides TC
Tryptic Soy Agar; for determination of the total count; with neutralizers (lecithin,
L-histidine, sorbitol monooleate complex, Tween 80) and growth supplements.
Store at 225 C

20
100

1.44023.0020
1.44023.0100

Contact Slides YM
Rose Bengal Agar with streptomycin and chloramphenicol; for determination of yeasts
and molds; with growth supplements. Store at 225 C

20

1.44018.0020

Contact Slides SDX

Sabouraud Dextrose Agar with modified pharmacopoeia formulation; for determination
of yeasts and molds; with neutralizers (Tween 80, L- -Phosphatidylcholine) and growth
supplements. Store at 225 C

20

1.44017.0020

Contact Slides B
Sheep Blood Agar; for determination of total count of fastidious and pathogenic
microorganisms. Store at 215 C

20

1.44020.0020

Contact Slides C
MacConkey Agar; for determination of coliform bacteria; with growth supplements.
Store at 225 C

20

1.44019.0020

Blank Strip Kit

Empty slides for manual production of culture media for special applications

20

1.44024.0020

1.44249.0001

Incubation Rack for HYCON Contact Slides

Stainless steel; with indicator for incubation time

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