AirLite Air Sampling Pump
Economical Sampling in Non-explosive Atmospheres
AirLite Emergency Response Kits
Lead in Air Sampling Kit
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- Flow rate 1000 to 3000 ml/min
- Accuracy: ± 5%
- Low flow from 5 to 500 ml/min with low flow adapter
kit
- Small and lightweight
- Fits in the palm of your hand
- Weighs only 12 ounces (340 grams)
- Long run-times
- Over 10 hours run-time under most conditions
- Economical and time saving
- Powered by disposable AA alkaline batteries
- No down time for battery charging
- Simple Operation
- Just turn on, calibrate, and sample
- No battery charging
- Easy access battery compartment
- Complete sample integrity
- Constant flows up to 3000 ml/min
- Compensates flow for changes in back pressure and temperature
- Low battery shut-off when battery level too low to
maintain compensated flow
- LED indicates pump running, restricted flow (flow
fault), and low battery
- Rugged RFI/EMI-shielded case
- User option auto restart flow fault
- CE marked
- Ideal for sampling asbestos and lead to meet NIOSH methods
- Designed for sampling applications that do not require
intrinsic safety
-
Ideal for emergency response
- Ready for immediate use
- No down time for battery charging
- Easily stored without maintenance
Personal Sampling from 5 to 3000 ml/min
The AirLite® sample pump is economically designed for personal
sampling of asbestos, lead, and other airborne contaminants in environments
where intrinsic safety is not required. Powered by economical, disposable
AA alkaline batteries, the AirLite provides run times over 10 hours
in the 1000 to 3000 ml/min flow range with full back pressure
compensation. A patented (U.S. Patent No. 6,741,056) flow
control system, automatic features, and internal ambient temperature
sensor ensure
accurate air volumes and sample integrity. The bright LED indicates
pump and battery
status. AirLite is small and lightweight for easy attachment to a
worker's belt where it won't interfere with worker activity.
Performance Profile |
Compensated Flow Range |
1000 to 3000 ml/min, ± 5%
(5 to 500 ml/min requires constant pressure controller
(CPC) and adjustable low flow tube holder; see Low
Flow Adapter
Kit)
Requires 1/4-inch ID tubing
|
Flow Control |
Patented (U.S. Patent No. 6,741,056) system
holds constant flow to ± 5% of the
set-point |
Compensation Range for
a Minimum of 8-hour Operation |
1000 ml/min at 30 inches water back pressure
2000 ml/min at 20 inches water back pressure
3000 ml/min at 10 inches water back pressure |
Typical Back
Pressure of Sampling Media (inches water)
| Flow Rate (L/min) |
1.0 |
1.5 |
2.0 |
2.5 |
3.0 |
| Filter/Pore Size (µm) |
|
|
|
|
|
| 25-mm MCE/0.8 |
6 |
9 |
12 |
15 |
— |
| 25-mm MCE/0.45 |
14 |
22 |
— |
— |
— |
| 37-mm MCE/0.8 |
2 |
3 |
4 |
5 |
6 |
| 37-mm PVC/5.0 |
1 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
2.5 |
Compare the information in this table to pump compensation range to determine appropriate applications.
|
Temperature Range |
Operating: 32 to 113 F (0 to 45 C)
Storage: -4 to 113 F (-20 to 45 C)
Protect sample pump from weather when in use outdoors.
|
Compensated Temperature Range |
41 to 122 F (5 to 50 C ) |
Operating Humidity
|
0 to 95% non-condensing |
Power |
Three standard AA alkaline batteries
Rechargeable
AA size 1.2-volt NiMH batteries may be used but will provide
approximately half the run time stated for
disposable batteries.
|
LED Functions |
Slow
flash = normal run
Fast flash = flow fault
Double flash = low battery, approximately
one-hour run time remaining
Flash every eight seconds = pump shutdown
due to exhausted batteries
Indication of pump shutdown
due to exhausted
batteries
will override all
other indicators.
Four flashes every six seconds = pump shutdown
due to flow fault
|
Run Time
(new batteries)
|
8.5 hours at 1 L/min, 25 inches water
back pressure
10 hours at 2.5 L/min, 15 inches water back pressure
Dependent on batteries used. See
tables below.
|
| Tubing |
Requires 1/4-inch ID tubing |
Case |
Plastic, RFI/EMI-shielded, CE marked
|
Dimensions |
4.6 x 3 x 1.75 in (11.7 x 7.6
x 4.4 cm) includes inlet and belt clip
|
Weight
(includes batteries) |
12 oz (340 gm)
|
| Caution: |
Do not operate AirLite in hazardous or explosive
locations. AirLite is designed for applications that do not
require intrinsic safety. |
About Low Flow Sampling
 |
The AirLite Sample Pump becomes a fully versatile sampler when combined
with the low flow adapter kit.
The kit's constant pressure controller (CPC) accessory expands the
AirLite flow range capability to include the 5 to 500 ml/min range. |
The Advantage
Economical Battery Operation
The
AirLite Sample Pump operates on three disposable AA alkaline batteries
that can be purchased at your local grocery store. Run times depend
on battery brand used. Available for immediate use, there is no need
to maintain batteries or charge before sampling.
Pump Run Time in Hours
with Alkaline Batteries
Following are typical run times achieved when
using a new pump and new disposable AA alkaline batteries. Data is
sorted by type of sample media.
All
run times
are listed in hours.
Pump and battery performance may vary.
| Mixed Cellulose (MCE) Filter, 0.8-µm
pore size |
| Filter Diameter |
37 mm |
37 mm |
37 mm |
25 mm |
25 mm |
| Flow Rate |
1 L/min |
2 L/min |
2.5 L/min |
1 L/min |
2 L/min |
| Duracel Standard |
23.5 |
14.5 |
13.5 |
18.5 |
10.5 |
| Rayovac Maximum |
20.0 |
16.5 |
14.0 |
16.5 |
11.0 |
| Walmart EverActive |
24.0 |
16.0 |
10.5 |
18.0 |
10.5 |
| Eveready Alkaline |
20.0 |
14.0 |
13.0 |
17.0 |
Not tested |
| Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Filter, 0.8-µm
pore size |
| Filter Diameter |
37 mm |
37 mm |
37 mm |
25 mm |
25 mm |
| Flow Rate |
1 L/min |
2 L/min |
2.5 L/min |
1 L/min |
2 L/min |
| Duracel Standard |
23.5 |
15.5 |
17.0 |
23.0 |
10.5 |
| Rayovac Maximum |
29.5 |
16.5 |
14.0 |
18.5 |
13.0 |
| Walmart EverActive |
24.5 |
20.5 |
15.5 |
20.5 |
11.5 |
| Glass Fiber Filter |
| Filter Diameter |
37 mm |
37 mm |
37 mm |
37 mm |
25 mm |
25 mm |
25 mm |
25 mm |
| Flow Rate |
1 L/min |
2 L/min |
2.5 L/min |
3 L/min |
1 L/min |
2 L/min |
2.5 L/min |
3 L/min |
| Energizer |
29.5 |
18.0 |
21.0 |
18.5 |
29.0 |
18.5 |
18.5 |
12.0 |
| Rayovac Maximum |
26.5 |
23.5 |
23.0 |
14.0 |
9.5 |
19.5 |
14.5 |
13.5 |
| Walmart EverActive |
33.5 |
24.5 |
17.5 |
19.0 |
26.0 |
20.0 |
14.5 |
14.0 |
Caution: |
To prevent corrosion of battery terminals, remove batteries
when AirLite will not be used for an extended time. |
Note: |
Increases in back pressure in sampling condition due to buildup
on filter can decrease battery life. |
Note: |
For maximum run time, insert new batteries in pump before sampling. |
Note: |
If using rechargeable AA 1.2-volt NiMH batteries, run time
will be approximately half that stated for disposable batteries. |
Lead in Air Sampling Kit
For easy sampling of lead in air, order SKC Lead in Air Sampling
Kit Cat. No. 224-4122. This kit contains an easy-to-use AirLite Sample Pump,
50 filter cassettes
for collecting lead particles from the air, a filter cassette holder to secure
the filter cassette during sampling, and a step-by-step guide for sampling
lead in air. Samples must be sent to a qualified laboratory for analysis.
See Ordering Information below.
Ordering Information
AirLite pumps require 1/4-inch
tubing
| Description |
Cat. No. |
| AirLite Sample Pump* includes
3 AA alkaline batteries and screwdriver set |
|
5-Pack AirLite Pump Kit
High Flow includes 5 AirLite sample pumps, cassette holders,
and screwdriver sets, in a Pelican case |
|
5-Pack AirLite Pump Kit
High and Low Flow includes 5 AirLite sample pumps, cassette
holders, Constant Pressure Controllers(CPCs), single Adjustable Low
Flow Holders, Type A tube covers, and screwdriver sets, in a Pelican
case |
|
AirLite Emergency Response
Kits
|
| Anthrax/SARS Emergency
Response Kit
includes
AirLite pump with alkaline batteries, filter cassette holder with tubing,
and package of 50 three-piece filter cassettes preloaded
with 37-mm, 0.3-µm PTFE filters |
|
| Lead in Air Sampling Kit includes AirLite
Sample Pump with 3 AA alkaline batteries, 50 cassettes preloaded with
0.8-µm MCE filters, filter cassette holder, and literature
packet |
|
| Pump Certificate
|
| Certificate of Compliance, optional, must
be ordered when ordering pump |
|
| Accessories |
Defender Primary Standard
Calibrator, 5 to 500 ml/min, includes lead-acid battery,
multi-plug charger (100-240 V), Optimizer software, and 39-inch
(1-meter) serial cable
Software requires Windows XP
(SP 2 or 3) or Windows Vista (32-bit version) and an RS-232 port
or USB to RS-232 adapter. |
 |
|
Defender Primary Standard Calibrator, 50 to
5000 ml/min, includes lead-acid battery, multi-plug charger
(100-240 V), Optimizer software, and 39-inch (1-meter) serial cable
Software requires Windows XP (SP 2 or 3) or Windows Vista
(32-bit version) and an RS-232 port or USB to RS-232 adapter. |
|
|
| Defender Universal Charger, 100-240
V, with U.S., Euro, and Australia plugs |
|
| Defender Universal Charger, 100-240
V, with U.S. plug |
|
| Pump Pouch |
| Protective Nylon Pump Pouch, black with
belt loop |
 |
|
| Sampling Accessories
and Tools |
| Filter Cassette Holder, accommodates
two or three-part 25 or 37-mm cassettes with or without a cyclone,
clips
to a worker's collar |
 |
|
| Low Flow Adapter Kit (5 to 500
ml/min) includes
constant pressure controller, single Adjustable Low Flow Holder,
and Type A tube cover |
 |
|
| SKC Universal Screwdriver Kit, for
use with sample pumps, includes 3 interchangeable screwdriver heads |
224-11 |
| Mini Tool Kit, for use with air sampling pumps
and filter media, includes scissors, pliers, file, 2 slotted screwdrivers,
2 Phillips screwdrivers, forceps, and charcoal pick |
 |
376-01-01
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| Replacement Inlet Filters, pk/10 |
|
| * |
Use in non-explosive environments only. Not UL Listed for intrinsic
safety. For sample pumps with intrinsic safety features, see the SKC
Personal Air Sampling Pumps page. |
AirLite Downloads
AirLite
Operating Instructions (PDF)
Manual de Instrucciones Bomba
de Muestreo AirLite (PDF)
Replacing
the Stack Operating Instructions (PDF)
Airlite Spec.
Sheet (PDF)
AirLite
EMC Test Certificate for CE Mark (PDF)
This page was last modified February 16, 2012
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