MAS-100 ®

Microbial Air Monitoring Systems

MAS-100 NT®
MAS-100 NT® Ex
MAS-100 Eco®
MAS-100 CG® Ex
DA-100® NT
The most complete and accurate line
of microbial air monitoring systems available

How the MAS-100 Microbial Air Monitoring Systems work

The MAS-100 Microbial Air Monitoring Systems are high-performance instruments which are
based on the principle of the Andersen air sampler. Air is aspirated through
a perforated lid, and impacted onto the surface of growth media in a
standard 90 mm Petri dish or 60 mm contact plate. Micro organisms impact
the culture media and the colonies are counted after proper incubation
period. The system measures the inflow of air and regulates the aspirated
volume to a constant value of 100 liters/min. All MAS-100 air samplers
comply with the guidelines of the ISO 14698 part 1 and part 2.

Sample collection accuracy

The MAS-100® Microbial Air Monitoring Systems provide the most accurate sample
collection available. The MAS-100® systems (except the
MAS-100 Eco®) utilize a state-of-the-art
mass flow sensor to assure a constant air
flow rate of 100 liters/min. The mass flow
sensor con­tinuously regu­lates the air
flow rate during sample collection. This
allows the MAS-100® system to
automatically adjust for differences in
fill volume of Petri dishes, changes
in air density and differences between
individual perforated lids.

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 The MAS-100® product family

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MAS-100® MAS-100 NT® Ex MAS-100 Eco® MAS-100 CG® Ex DA-100 NT®
The high-end, A special version Inexpensive, For controlling Digital ane-
high precision of MAS-100® reproducible, all types of mometer for
airsampler for use in explosion flexible and simple compressed gases the calibration
with long-term risk areas used in industry of MAS-100®
low operating (NT) systems,
costs not for MAS-
100 CG® Ex

Your advantages
• Perfect in design – Precise in its measurements
• Unique – Built-in airflow compensation
• Independent – Use of standard 90 mm Petri dishes
or 60 mm Contact plates
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 MAS-100 NT® Cat.No. 1.09191.0001

Both the MAS-100 NT® and MAS-100 is fully validated. Improved communica- printed at any time. As in other MAS-
NT® Ex serves to measure the micro- tions RS-232, USB, are available. All Systems the mass flow is measured and
organisms in clean rooms and sterile functions and parameters as well as the guarantees a flow of 100 liters/min. The
environments especially in phar- calibration procedure can be done with MAS-100 NT™ is validated in accordance
maceutical companies and the new MAS-100 NT™ calibration and with the EN ISO 14698 standard.
hygienically critical areas. These communication-software. They can also
com­pact yet sophisti­cated be programmed directly on the unit. Unique: The MAS-100 NT® has an
devices are the preferred choice A Large Graphics display on the unit integrated automatic calibration function.
for those de­man­­ding the highest allows the selection of all relevant factors. This guarantees accurate, reliable and
quality in microbial air moni­ An alarm- and sample-log records the independent free from human error
toring. Both systems utilize either last 100 events and may be exported or calibration results.
90 mm Petri dishes or 60 mm
contact plates allowing for a low
operating cost and greater flexi­bili­ty.
Sampling at 100 liters per minute, these
systems have the highest airflow accu-
racy available at ±2.5%, compared
to others that can be as high as ±10%.
The MAS-100 NT™ operates with a high-
performance suction device, and the It´s so easy: just a short turn to open the perforated lid, and the standard petri dish
can be removed for incubation.
aspirated volume is continuously moni-
tored. The system measures the inflow of
air and regulates the aspirated volume to
a constant value of 100 liters per minute.
The MAS-100 NT™ automatically regu-
lates this volume according to pressure
and temperature and thus give all the time
comparable results. For measurement in
pharmaceutical industry the recommended
sampling volume - according to interna-
tional guidelines - should be 1000 liters.

The MAS-100 NT™ is an improved version

of the MAS-100. Improved electronic
communication features, validated
software, easy and automatic calibration
and added safety feature makes this
airsampler unique. The impaction speed
was also improved and the system is now
delivered with a sampling head of
300 x 0.6 mm holes. All parameters are
controlled and can changed from the PC
software or may be programmed directly
on the unit.

The new sampler is very easy to handle.

Hard- and software have been developed
according to GAMP4. The total system

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MAS-100 NT® Ex Cat.No. 1.09194.0001

The MAS-100 NT® Ex measures the micro

organisms in clean rooms and sterile
environments especially in pharmaceutical
companies and hygienically critical areas.
The use of standard 90 mm Petri dish or
60 mm contact plate, the integrated
mass-flow sensor and the portablity of
this air sampler are unique on the market.
The Ex-Version has been developed
especially for the use in explosion-proof
areas.

Technical specifications
MAS-100 NT® and MAS-100 NT® Ex
Height 25 cm
Diameter 11 cm
Weight 2.38 kg
Material Anodized aluminum
Diameter of Sampling Head 10 cm
Nominal Airflow 100 liters / min. + 2.5%
Standard Sampling Volumes 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 liters
Freely Definable Sampling Volumes 1 to 2000 liters
Battery Pack Li-Ion, rechargeable battery, 7.4 V / 6.9 Ah
Charging time: Full recharge time approx. 3.5 hours
Running time: Total running time approx. 7 hours
Case comes standard
Total aspiration volume: approx. 42000 litres
Motor 6V
Display Alphanumeric liquid crystal display, 32 characters
Lifetime RTC Battery RTC (Real Time Clock) battery; good for approx. 10 years
Driving Motor PWM frequency for driving motor
Processor Type 80C552
Airflow Regulation Hot-wire anemometer, numerical control, Temperature and Presure sensors
CE Approval Emission: EN 61326-1:2006, EN 55011:1998+A1:99
Immunity: EN 61326-1:2006, EN 61000-4-2:1995 + A1:98 +A2:01
EN 61000-4-3:2002, EN 61000-4-4:1995 + A1:01 +A2:01
EN 61000-4-5:1995 + A1:01, EN 61000-4-6:1996 + A1:01
EN 61000-4-8:1993 + A1:0
Power Unit / Battery Charger 110-240 Volt, 50-60 KHz
Data Exchange
Contact plate holder 1.09214.0001
requires perforated lid 1.09213.0001. Note: Specifications for the MAS-100 Ex® are the same as above.

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 MAS-100 Eco® Cat.No. 1.09227.0001

The MAS-100 Eco® microbial air samp­ler The perforated lids are the same as used on
offers an economical alter­native to our the standard MAS-100® samp­ler.
highly acclaimed MAS - 100® microbial
air sampler. This smaller, lightweight The simple user menu is easily accessed and
unit is ideal for applications in or controlled using single touch “yes" or “no"
out of the clean-­room and for air responses. Sampling volumes are program-
moni­to­ring in food and beverage mable from 1–1,000 liters with 5 preset
environments. The MAS-100 Eco® volumes to assure repro­ducible results. The
offers many of the same features unit is pre-cali­brated but re-calibration
found on the stan­dard MAS-100® on-site is easy with the addition of our
air sampler, without the mass flow DA-100® Digital Anemometer.
sensor.

Like all MAS-100® systems, the MAS-100

Eco® samples at a flow rate of 100 liters per
minute uses standard 90 mm Petri dishes,
pro­viding a low ope­rating cost. The handle
doubles as a stand to allow different angles
for testing and an optional tripod adapter
attaches to the handle for fixed applications.

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Technical specifications
MAS-100 Eco®
Height (without handle) 14 cm
Diameter 11 cm
Height (with handle) 18 cm
Weight 1.4 kg
Material Anodized aluminum
Diameter of Sampling head 10 cm
Nominal Airflow 100 liters/min +4.0%
Standard Sampling Volumes 10, 20, 50, 100, 200 & 500 liters
Freely Definable Sampling Volumes 0 -1,000 liters
Rechargeable Batteries 2 NiMH rechargeable batteries, 1.2 V
Motor 6V
Display characters Alphanumeric liquid crystal display, 2 x 8
Lifetime RTC Battery RTC (Real Time Clock) battery; good for about 10 years
CE Approval EN 50081-1:1992 + EN 50082-1:1997
EN 50081-2:1993 + EN 50082-2:1995 + prEN 50082-2:1996
Power Unit / Battery Charger 110-240 Volt, 50-60 KHz
Output 5V DC/500mA

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 MAS-100 CG Ex® Cat.No. 1.09327.0001

The MAS-100 CG Ex® system is for use needed for correction of density etc.,
when there is a need to test com- and a total of 10 gas proto­cols can be
pressed gases for micro­bial conta- programmed and stored in the unit.
mination. Utili­zing two sensors, The MAS-100 CG Ex® sampler makes
one to measure mass flow and compressed gas sampling easy and
the other for pressure, the unit accurate. The automated collection
collects samples under the pro­cess saves time and eliminates the
pressure of the gas supply. awkward manipulations required with
The MAS-100 CG Ex® system manual methods.
samples at two constant flow
rates, 100 L/min and 50 L/min for
low flow applications. The system
will sample gas at a pressure range
between 1.5 bar to 10 bar. Compressed
gas is di­rec­ted through a perforated plate
onto the 90 mm Standard Petri dish.

After sampling of the required volume of

gas, a gradual decompression occurs
auto­matically, preventing any sudden
pressure change, avoiding possible
damage to the micro­organisms and
im­proving recovery. After decom­pression,
the Petri dish is removed and incubated.

The MAS-100 CG Ex® system is the only

compressed gas microbial air sampler
approved for use in Zone 2 explosion
hazard areas. The MAS-100 CG Ex® is
calibrated with compressed air. Due to
our unique mass flow sensor technology,
only a mathe­matical correction factor is
required to sample other gases.
There is no need to calibrate for specific
gases. The unit is pre-pro­grammed for
com­pressed air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide,
argon and oxygen. No calculations are

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As with all our other MAS-100® air samplers,
this unit uses the impaction method and
standard 90mm Petri dishes.

Technical specifications
MAS-100 CG Ex®
Height 32.5 cm
Length 37.0 cm
Width 11.0 cm
Weight (without Sampling Head) 10 kg
Material Box Coated aluminum
Nominal Flow Rates 100 liter/min. ±5.0% (over the pressure
range) of 1.5 bar to 10 bar (absolute)
50 liter/min. ±5.0% over the pressure
range of 1.5 bar to10 bar (absolute)
Standard Sampling Volumes 50, 100, 250, 500, 1000 liter
Freely definable sampling volumes 1 to 2000 liter, volumes individually
selectable between 0 and 2000 liters.
0 volumes are not displayed
Pre-programmed gas types Air, nitrogen, carbon dioxide, argon
Battery Pack 20 cells NiMH, 3800mAh, voltage 24 V
Battery Charger 110-240 Volt, 50-60 Hz
Charger Input 36 V DC, 1.5 A
Display Alphanumeric liquid crystal display,
32 characters
Lifetime RTC Battery Approx. 10 years
Flow Valve Proportional, 24 Volt
Processor: Type: 80C552
Gas Regulation Mass flowmeter and pressure sensor
0-10 bar and proportional valve
CE Approval EN61000-6-1; 2001, EN61000-6-3; EN61000-6-2;
2001, EN61000-6-4; 2001; EN61326-1 + A1; 1998
Ex-Proof SNCH 02 ATEX 3418,
EN1127; 1997, EN 50021; 1999
Sampling Head
Head without Clamps, Height 16.0 cm
Diameter 10.0 cm
Weight 1.5 kg
Material Anodized aluminum, clamps of stainless steel
Autoclavable 20 minutes at 121°C
Tubing Length, 1.5 m ID=10 mm OD=19 mm,
sterilize for 20 min at 121°C
Rapid Connectors Chromium-plated brass

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 DA-100® NT Calibration System Cat.No. 1.09192.0001

The DA-100® NT is a digital anemometer

for the calibration of MAS-100® (NT)
systems (not MAS-100 CG® EX). It
measures the airflow of the MAS-100®
systems with a very high degree of
accuracy this is completed very quickly.
The new DA-100® NT displays the
volume or the mass flow. In addition,
the pressure and the temperature can
be displayed. With the DA-100® NT all
MAS-Instruments with the addition
notation "NT" may be calibrated auto-
matically. It is delivered with a certificate
from an official and accredited calibra-
tion laboratory or on demand with a
factory certificate.

The DA-100® was especially designed to

calibrate all MAS-100 (NT) air samplers
with the exception of the compressed-
gas sampler MAS-100 CG Ex®. Fully
automated calibration for all NT air
sampler, standard calibration procedure
for all MAS air samplers (Cannot be used
for MAS-100 CG Ex)

Stand the DA-100 NT on

The DA-100® NT is a vane-bearing and the perforated lid of the
highly precise anemometer. It measures MAS-100 NT and connect
the cable between the
the volume or mass flow and displays two instruments.
the result on the display. The mass flow
is calculated on the basis of the inte-
grated pressure and temperature sensor.
Technical specifications
DA-100®
Advantages
Accuracy at 100 liters/min. + 1.0%
• High accuracy of ± 1%
Height 8.5 cm
• Very fast: update every three seconds
Diameter 11 cm
• Easy to use
Weight 0.8 kg
• Displays temperature and velocity
Vane Bearing Magnetic (patent pending)
of the air Material Anodized aluminum
• Battery operated Battery Pack 9 V Battery
• Calibration certificate Display Alphanumeric LCD display, 2 x 8 characters
Temperature Display Resolution increments
Ambient Conditions Temperature sensor: Accuracy ± 0.3°C Resolution ± 0.1 °C
Pressure sensor: Accuracy ± 1.5mbar Resolution ± 0.1mbar
Ambient conditions: Temperature 0 to 40°C
Humidity: 0 to 80% r.h.
CE Tested IEC 61326-1 :2005 , CISPR 11, Class B
IEC 61000-4-2, IEC 61000-4-3, IEC 61000-4-4
IEC 61000-4-5, IEC 61000-4-8, IEC 61000-4-11

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Ordering informations References
The instruments Anderson, A. A. (1958)
Description Cat. No.
“New Sampler for the collection,
MAS-100 NT® Air Sampler 1.09191.0001
sizing and enumeration
MAS-100 Eco® Air Sampler 1.09227.0001
of viable airborne particles."
MAS-100 NT® Ex Air Sampler, Explosion Proof 1.09194.0001
Journal of Bacteriology,
MAS-100 CG Ex® 1.09327.0001
Vol 76, pp. 471-484.
DA-100® NT Digital Anemometer 1.09192.0001

Meier, R., Zingre, H. (2000)

“Qualification of air sampler
systems: The MAS-100®"
Spare parts and accessories Swiss Pharma 22,
No. 1-2, pp. 15-21
Description Cat. No.
MAS-100® Extra Dust Cover* 1.09084.0001
Feller, W. “An Introduction
MAS-100® Mains Charger 1.09085.0001
to Probability Theory and
MAS-100® NiMH Battery Pack 1.09229.0001
its applications",
MAS-100® NiCd Battery Pack (For Version 2.62 or lower) 1.09087.0001
John Wiley and Sons Inc.,
MAS-100® Extra Perforated Lid, Aluminum* 1.09088.0001
New York, 1950
MAS-100® Extra Perforated Lid, Stainless Steel, 400 x 0.7 mm 1.09821.0001
MAS-100® Tripod 1.09326.0001
MAS-100® Tripod Adapter - Quick Connect 1.09223.0001
“Microbial Evaluation of
MAS-100® Tube Adapter 1.09224.0001
Cleanroom Environments",
MAS-100® PC Interface Cable for Nova-LIMS® 1.09226.0001 U.S. Pharmocopiea 27
MAS-100® Contact Plate Holder 1.09214.0001 NF 23, General Chapters <1116>,
MAS-100® Perforated Lid for Contact Plates 1.09213.0001 2004
MAS-100 CG Ex® Extra Sampling Head, Low Flow 50 L/min and 100 L /min 1.09237.0001
MAS-100 Eco® Mains 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
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

** 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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MAS-100® Tripod
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