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AirPrep™ aerosol generator, model Pitt120V

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The Model PITT120V Generator offers consistent and reliable aerosol production across a wide range of powdered materials, including biological, chemical and pharmaceutical powders. Designed for exceptional accuracy and versatility, the PITT120V aerosol generator is ideal for both research and industrial environments.

Equipped with an integrated control unit, it allows remote operation and seamless integration into various test setups, including enclosed aerosol chambers. Capable of aerosolizing various particles, both biological and non-biological, the PITT120V aerosol generator is a versatile and essential tool for aerosol research and development.

 Characteristics:

  • Versatility in Materials: Capable of aerosolizing a wide range of powders, including biological, chemical and pharmaceutical agents.
  • Precise Control: Allows adjustment of aerosolization parameters such as particle size, concentration and flow rate. 
  • Fluidized Bed Design: Provides homogeneous and consistent aerosols, essential for repeatable and accurate testing.
  • Durability: Rugged industrial-grade construction with fan-cooled electronics, ideal for continuous operation in demanding environments. 
  • Flexible integration: Compatible with various signal generators and adaptable for near-vacuum operations.
  • Easy Maintenance: Easily removable components without tools for quick recharging and decontamination. 
  • Remote Operation: The integrated control unit allows remote adjustments of flow rate and amplitude, enhancing flexibility in different test setups. 
  • Real-time data collection
– 120V AC, 360W
– Frequency response range: 30-3000 Hz
– Flow range: 0.20-25 Lpm
– Maximum compressed air input: 10 PSIG
– 0.02 μm internal air filter
– Diaphragm diameter: 6 inches; Active area: 4.75 inches
 
Customizable operation
– Latex or thin metal diaphragms.
– Seals available in Teflon or butyl.
– Fleixble signal generation uses almost any computer or audio signal generator to create variable waveforms.
 
Compatible with a wide range of particles
– Input materials such as Celite 545, talc, Arizona road dust, fluorescein, grain powder, dried Bacillus globigii spores and dried polystyrene microspheres allow users to control their particle size distribution.
– Users can aerosolize their own materials or reaerosolize particles collected in air samples.

Concentration of airborne particles.
Pathogen detection.
Sample preparation for microbiological and biological analysis.

The PITT120V aerosol generator measures and controls several key parameters to ensure accurate and efficient aerosolization. These parameters include:

  1. Particle Size: Allows to adjust the size of the generated particles.
  2. Concentration: Controls the concentration of particles in the aerosol.
  3. Flow Rate: Adjusts the aerosol flow rate for different applications.
  4. Amplitude: Allows remote amplitude adjustments for greater flexibility in different test setups.

These parameters ensure that the PITT120V can produce homogeneous and consistent aerosols, essential for repeatable and accurate testing.

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