Cantium Scientific MicroBio MB1 User Manual

MicroBio MB1 Bioaerosol Sampler Operating Manual

Cantium Scientific MicroBio MB1 Specifications

General

Brand	Cantium Scientific
Model	MicroBio MB1
Category	Measuring Instruments
Language	English

Summary

Regulatory Compliance

EC Declaration of Conformity

Certifies MicroBio MB1 products meet European Community Directives for EMC and RoHS.

WEEE and Recycling

Warranty

MicroBio MB1 Technical Specification

Introduction

Installing Battery

Sampling

Selection of Media

Guidance on choosing agar media for monitoring specific micro-organisms.

IQ/OQ/PQ

Information on obtaining documentation for Installation, Operational, and Performance Qualification.

Inserting a Contact Plate or Petri Dish

Switching On and Off

Setting Sample Volume

Instructions on how to select the desired air sample volume using the unit's buttons.

Starting / Stopping Samples

Delayed Start

Procedure for initiating a delayed start for the sampling process.

Temperature and Humidity

Determining Results

Guidance on counting colonies, applying corrections, and calculating air concentration.

Change Plate / Dish Type

Cleaning

Validation

Calibration

Recommendations for regular calibration and the adjustment process.

Troubleshooting

Appendix A - 220 Hole Count Correction Table

Appendix B - 400 Hole Count Correction Table

Appendix C - Culture Media Types

Appendix D - Replacement Parts

Appendix E - Bioaerosols

What is a bioaerosol?

Definition and characteristics of airborne particles containing living organisms.

Sources of Bioaerosols

Identifies outdoor and indoor sources that generate bioaerosols.

Monitoring of Bioaerosols

Discusses quantitative methods using impact samplers like MicroBio MB1.