The MicroBio MB1 bioaerosol sampler is the simplest to use and most economical microbial air sampler of its kind, with 100 lpm and 180 lpm HiFlow versions available.
The Affordable Microbial Air Sampler
Depending on model variant, the MicroBio MB1 bioaerosol sampler is capable of using both a 90 mm Petri dish (400 and 220 hole head versions) or 55 mm contact plates (only 220 hole head version). Using standard readily available consumables at low cost with a variety of media makes the MicroBio MB1 an economical instrument to use. The MicroBio MB1 bioaerosol sampler is an invaluable device for use in food production and packaging, dairy, bakeries, indoor air quality, HVAC and education.
Why Choose High Flow Microbial Air Samplers?
The HiFlow option samples air at 180 litres per minute, enabling the MicroBio MB1 to be used in scenarios where multiple high volume samples are required, but with reduced impact on activities in areas being tested, such as operating theatres and clean rooms.
Specification
Model MB1 - 220 Hole MB1 - 400 Hole MB1 - HiFlow
Sample head 220 holes x 1 mm
Stainless steel 400 holes x 0.7 mm
Anodised Aluminium 400 holes x 1.0 mm
Stainless Steel
Autoclavable ✓ ✓ ✓
Flow (L/min) 100 100 180
Sampling Volume per Sample (litres) 10 - 2,000 10 - 2,000 10 - 2,000
Autonomy (litres) > 60,000 > 60,000 > 40,000
d50 (um) 1.7 1.35 1.71
Particle velocity (m/s) 9.65 10.83 9.55
Start delay 1 to 60 minutes 1 to 60 minutes 1 to 60 minutes
90 mm Petri dish compatible ✓ ✓ ✓
55 mm contact plate compatible ✓ × ×
Sampler weight (kg)
(inc. battery)0.763 0.705 0.763
Dimensions 196 x 100 x 108 mm with attached sampling head 196 x 100 x 108 mm with attached sampling head 196 x 100 x 108 mm with attached sampling head
Battery 4 x AA NiMH cells, 6V 4 x AA NiMH cells, 6V 4 x AA NiMH cells, 6V
Battery replacement User replaceable for under £15 User replaceable for under £15 User replaceable for under £15
Charger UK, Euro, USA, Australia
110 - 240VUK, Euro, USA, Australia
110 - 240VUK, Euro, USA, Australia
110 - 240V
External Power
110 - 240VacOptional Optional Optional
Carry Case ✓ ✓ ✓
Printed operating manual ✓ ✓ ✓
Flow rate calibration certificate ✓ ✓ ✓
DTI VAM Validated ✓ ✓ ✓
Warranty (note 1) 3 years 3 years 3 years
Note 1: Warranties on purchases prior to 1st November 2023 are two years.
Links and Downloads
To support your use of the MicroBio MB1 bioaerosol sampler, the operating instructions, spreadsheets to help analyse the results and documentation templates for qualification can be downloaded from the links below. If you require a copy of a manual for an older model, please contact us.
MicroBio MB1 Operating Instructions
Positive Hole Correction Analysis Spreadsheet using Excel™
Positive Hole Correction Analysis Spreadsheet using Numbers™ (Apple Mac)
MicroBio cross contamination risk statement
MicroBio air distrurbance statement
Ordering
Please use the following part numbers when ordering.
| MB1 Part number | Flow Rate | Head Options | Plate configuration | Power Option |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A-00024-S-220-55-B | 100 L/min | 220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel | 55 mm contact plate | Battery + charger |
| A-00024-S-220-90-B | 100 L/min | 220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger |
| A-00024-S-220-55-BE | 100 L/min | 220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel | 55 mm contact plate | Battery + charger + mains |
| A-00024-S-220-90-BE | 100 L/min | 220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger + mains |
| A-00024-S-400-90-B | 100 L/min | 400 x 0.7 mm anodised aluminium | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger |
| A-00024-S-400-90-BE | 100 L/min | 400 x 0.7 mm anodised aluminium | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger + mains |
| A-00024-S-400S-90-B | 100 L/min | 400 x 0.7 mm stainless steel | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger |
| A-00024-S-400S-90-BE | 100 L/min | 400 x 0.7 mm stainless steel | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger + mains |
| A-00024-H-401-90-B | 180 L/min | 400 x 1.0 mm stainless steel | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger |
| A-00024-H-401-90-BE | 180 L/min | 400 x 1.0 mm stainless steel | 90 mm Petri dish | Battery + charger + mains |