SASS®4000

High-Volume Aerosol Concentrator

SASS 4000 high-volume aerosol concentrator

The SASS® 4000 is a highly efficient, high-volume aerosol concentration device. Many applications require the collection and analysis of aerosol particles, ranging from environmental air sampling, counter-terrorism to epidemiology, medicine, and agriculture. These applications typically involve the monitoring or collection of airborne plant, animal or human pathogens.

The SASS 4000 Aerosol Concentrator overcomes three problems often encountered in aerosol sample analysis:

  • The targeted pathogen may be present at a very low concentration
  • The collection process involves too small an air sample to be statistically valid
  • Available bioassay methods are not sensitive enough

At 4,000 LPM, the concentrating power of the SASS 4000 compensates for all these problems.

The SASS 4000 can be connected to a wet-air sampler for collection of particulates into a liquid form. CBRN International's SASS 2300 wetted-wall air sampler is an ideal instrument for this purpose.


Enhanced Sampling Capability

Particle Concentrations up to 15 Times Ambient Air

The SASS 4000 overcomes the challenge of sampling where concentrations of the targeted pathogen is present in low concentrations.

Maximizes Sampled Air Flow for Better Statistics

Small sample size can render study data invalid - but at 4,000 LPM, the SASS concentrates sufficient air volume for statistically significant samples and meaningful analysis.

Rugged and Portable for Field Use

Tough enough to operate in arctic cold or desert heat. The SASS 4000 is designed for portability and is easy to set up with quick-detach adjustable tripod legs.


  • Features
  • Applications
  • Specifications

Features

Product Features

  • No moving parts, other than the primary fan.
  • Maintenance is minimal.
  • The operating temperature range is very wide.
  • The structure is comparatively clog resistant.
  • Sampled air volume is maximized, improving collection statistics.
  • It is an ultra-high capacity stand-alone dry sampler when used with CBRN International’s proprietary electret filter.

Applications

Applications

  • Environmental
  • Air quality
  • Agriculture
  • Public Health
  • Medical facilities
  • Homeland security
  • Military
  • Power plants

Specifications

Specifications

Primary airflow: 4,000 liters/min is sampled uniformly from around the pre-concentrator’s circumference.
Secondary airflow: 30–360 LPM at +0.4 cm of water static head maximum; aerosol concentrate typically delivered to a wet or dry sampler such as the SASS 2300 or SASS 3100, respectively.
Aerosol range: Aerosols greater than 0.5 microns in diameter with a particle density of 1.0 g/cc.
Secondary airflow connection: Hose barb fitting on base surface for nominal 3.8 cm ID hose.
Concentration enhancement: 4–15 times typical for aerosols greater than 0.5 microns in size. Performance also influenced by secondary airflow- request specific data for your application.
Overall size: 38 cm high x 25.4 cm diameter max.
Weight: 6.32 kg (13.9 lbs.)
Operating temperature range: -40°C to 70°C
Power consumption:
  • 160 watts at 24VDC; brushless drive motor with 70,000 hour life at 40°C.
  • 100 to 230 VAC lump-in cord AC/DC converter supplied.
Sound level: 72 dBA @ 1 meter radius on inlet equatorial plane.
Mounting: Quick-detach tripod legs; 0.53m to 1.46m adjustable height.
Accessories: Hard shell carrying case.

CBRN International reserves the right to change specifications without prior notice.