Casella Vortex3 high flow air sampling pump

The Casella Vortex3 is the latest generation of static, high flow rate air sampling pumps. It is ideal for area sampling of airborne contaminants including asbestos and other hazardous materials, and can sample 480 litres in only 40 minutes. The Vortex3 Pro can be controlled and monitored from your mobile phone or tablet.

Key features

• High flow rate (5 – 12 L/min)
• Long battery life (4 hours at 12 L/min)
• Impressive back pressure capability
• Full colour OLED display
• Compatible with the Casella Airwave app for remote monitoring (Pro model)
• Inlet pressure monitored to establish filter loading
• Mains and battery powered
• Rugged IP65 design, with a case finish that is easy to decontaminate
• Flow accuracy better than ±5%, complying with ISO 13137
• Interlocking design so several pumps can be carried at once

Simple operation

Four-button operation with red/blue LEDs shows the pump status clearly, even from a distance. The display shows battery life at any time, quick set-up options cover all stages of a run, the keypad can be locked during surveys, and operation is multilingual. The mast and sampling tube are carried on the pump during use and transport.

Models

• Vortex3: 5 – 12 L/min, ±5% flow control, battery and mains powered, run duration timer.
• Vortex3 Pro: adds Bluetooth® connectivity for the Airwave app, battery gauge, pressure indicator, remote start/stop and timed or volume runs.

Applications

Area and environmental monitoring, including asbestos monitoring, biosampling, indoor air studies and long-term background monitoring. Typical users are building contractors and occupational hygiene personnel. The Vortex3 completes the Casella air sampling family alongside the VAPex (low flow) and Apex2 (medium flow) pumps.