iVAS

iVAS Series

Our range of intelligent air samplers offer unrivalled efficiency and consistency in microbiological monitoring. The iVAS series supports 90mm Petri Dish media and includes an integrated HPV tolerant controller measuring actual flow and sample volume within the sample head. iVAS units can be integrated into existing EM Program meeting EU-GMP Annex 1 and USP 797 compliance requirements.

Available in both pedestal and tri-clamp mounting styles, iVAS can be used free standing or built into isolators and filling machines. The truly intelligent iVAS unit incorporates the perforated sieve head, dual impellers, flow/volume control and communication systems into a highly integrated unit. iVAS itself controls the air flow and measures the volume of air sampled to maximise regulatory compliance and can operate in either continuous or intermittent sampling modes.

Everything required in a single compact unit – no external vacuum system required

Designed for use in Grade A zones with single cable connection

Dual flow rates of either 100L/min or 50 L/min with continuous or intermittent sampling

Integrated HPV tolerant control module with actual flow and sample volume acquired

D50 values of 1.1µm @ 100L/min and 1.4µm @ 50 L/min flow rates

Height adjustable 90 mm Petri dish holder

Physical and Biological Collection Efficiency test data available

Host controller provides Modbus interface for up to six iVAS Smart Air Samplers

Ideal for Isolators or RABS lines with H2O2 decontamination.

In order to demonstrate the Physical and Biological Efficiency of the iVAS, it was sent to an independent test facility run by Public Health England’s (PHE) Biosafety Investigation Unit. The Biological and Physical Efficiency tests were conducted by PHE at both 100 lpm and 50 lpm flow rates. Please find a link below to download the test report and results.

VE8206 - 6 Channel iVAS Controller

The Pharmagraph VE8206 iVAS Controller offers an easy way of interfacing to iVAS intelligent Viable Air Samplers that offer unrivalled efficiency and consistency in microbiological monitoring.

VE8206 provides a quick and easy Ethernet connection to the host PC by incorporating a pre-configured MX6001 controller that drives up to six iVAS units. Individual iVAS units connect via screw terminals using a single cable that carries RS485 communications and power, so that the controller can be installed in a plant room or under the filling machine bed. The iVAS units themselves can then be conveniently distributed within the isolator or clean room.

The VE8206 includes opto-isolated inputs and outputs that allow iVAS to be directly controlled by hardware such as an isolator PLC. When operated in this way, the VE8206 supports hardware control of up to four iVAS units. Modbus software control of the VE8206 allows it to support up to six iVAS units.