RCS® Standard

The RCS® Standard is the classic microbial air sampler in the RCS^® Portfolio, having been introduced in 1979 as the first handheld microbial air sampler worldwide. It is a lightweight, compact and very robust instrument for use in unclassified areas.

The RCS^® Standard samples at an instrument speed of approximately 40 L/min. The instrument allows the selection of five permanently programmed sampling durations: 0.5 min (20 L), 1 min (40 L), 2 min (80 L), 4 min (160 L) and 8 min (320 L). The Instrument is designed to operate with 4 x 1.5 Volt monocell batteries (1.5 Volt alkaline D cells, type LR20). The use of standard NiCd rechargeable batteries (4 x 1.2 Volt) is not recommended, as these do not provide sufficient voltage.

There are several good reasons why the RCS® Standard has been so popular over the years:

• Lightweight and compact construction
  
• Choice between battery and mains operation
  
• Constant flow rate of 40 L/min for particles of 4 µm in diameter
  
• Five sampling durations selectable for volumes of 20, 40, 80, 160 and 320 L
  
• Autoclavable instrument head and impeller
  
• Self-explanatory keypad with LED signals when selecting the sampling duration
  
• Infrared remote control for increased flexibility
  
• Automated switch-off
  
• Reproducible results with ready-to-use, standardized agar strips for the detection of fungi and bacteria

Accessories for the RCS^® Standard

We maintain a range of accessories and spare parts specifically for use with the classic RCS^® Standard. These include parts for electricity supply, calibration tools and replacement parts for the sampling head.

Support and Services

Merck provides technical support and a comprehensive services offering to help you save your QC resources and facilitate the implementation of your RCS^® Standard into your daily testing routine. Our highly experienced teams are there to assist you.

You can contact your local sales representative.