MicroBio MB1 Bioaerosol Sampler

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

ModelMB1 - 220 HoleMB1 - 400 HoleMB1 - HiFlow
Sample head220 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) 100100180
Sampling Volume per Sample (litres)10 - 2,00010 - 2,00010 - 2,000
Autonomy (litres)> 60,000> 60,000> 40,000
d50 (um)1.7 1.35 1.71
Particle velocity (m/s)9.6510.839.55
Start delay 1 to 60 minutes1 to 60 minutes1 to 60 minutes
90 mm Petri dish compatible
55 mm contact plate compatible××
Sampler weight (kg)
(inc. battery)
0.7630.7050.763
Dimensions196 x 100 x 108 mm with attached sampling head196 x 100 x 108 mm with attached sampling head196 x 100 x 108 mm with attached sampling head
Battery 4 x AA NiMH cells, 6V4 x AA NiMH cells, 6V4 x AA NiMH cells, 6V
Battery replacement User replaceable for under £15User replaceable for under £15User replaceable for under £15
ChargerUK, Euro, USA, Australia
110 - 240V
UK, Euro, USA, Australia
110 - 240V
UK, Euro, USA, Australia
110 - 240V
External Power
110 - 240Vac
OptionalOptionalOptional
Carry Case
Printed operating manual
Flow rate calibration certificate
DTI VAM Validated
Warranty (note 1)3 years3 years3 years

Note 1: Warranties on purchases prior to 1st November 2023 are two years.

Downloads

To support your use of the 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.

MB1 Data Sheet

MicroBio MB1 Operating Manual

Positive Hole Correction Analysis Spreadsheet using Excel™ (Windows™ or Libre Office)

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 numberFlow RateHead OptionsPlate configurationPower Option
A-00024-S-220-55-B100 L/min220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel55 mm contact plateBattery + charger
A-00024-S-220-90-B100 L/min220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger
A-00024-S-220-55-BE100 L/min220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel55 mm contact plateBattery + charger + mains
A-00024-S-220-90-BE100 L/min220 x 1.0 mm stainless steel90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger + mains
A-00024-S-400-90-B100 L/min400 x 0.7 mm anodised aluminium90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger
A-00024-S-400-90-BE100 L/min400 x 0.7 mm anodised aluminium90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger + mains
A-00024-S-400S-90-B100 L/min400 x 0.7 mm stainless steel90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger
A-00024-S-400S-90-BE100 L/min400 x 0.7 mm stainless steel90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger + mains
A-00024-H-401-90-B180 L/min400 x 1.0 mm stainless steel90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger
A-00024-H-401-90-BE180 L/min400 x 1.0 mm stainless steel90 mm Petri dishBattery + charger + mains