Airs ACR 360A Mobile Air Purification Unit

Overview

The Airs ACR 360A Mobile Air Purification Unit is an engineered solution designed for continuous air quality management in laboratory environments where volatile organic compounds (VOCs), acid vapors, particulate matter (PM₂.₅), and bioaerosols may accumulate during routine analytical, synthesis, or sample preparation workflows. Unlike conventional fume hoods that rely solely on exhaust ventilation, the ACR 360A employs a multi-stage, recirculating purification architecture—comprising pre-filtration, high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filtration (H13 grade), activated carbon adsorption, and optional UV-C irradiation—to actively remove airborne contaminants while maintaining ambient temperature and humidity stability. Its compact footprint and integrated mobility system enable flexible deployment across shared lab spaces, glove box peripheries, analytical instrument rooms, and QC/QA workstations without requiring ducted infrastructure or structural modification.

Key Features

• Modular filtration system: Washable aluminum pre-filter + H13 HEPA filter (≥99.95% efficiency at 0.3 µm) + granular activated carbon bed (≥800 g, iodine number ≥1000 mg/g) + optional 254 nm UV-C lamp (15 W, quartz sleeve protected)
• Intelligent control architecture: Embedded ARM Cortex-A7 processor with real-time sensor fusion (PM₂.₅ laser scattering sensor, VOC semiconductor sensor, temperature/humidity digital probe)
• Human-centered interface: 5-inch capacitive touchscreen (medical-grade IP65 front panel) with Airs Touch OS—supporting multi-user access levels, runtime logging, and filter life estimation
• Mobile deployment platform: Dual-mode casters—locking swivel wheels (φ100 mm, polyurethane tread) for repositioning; optional floor-mount bracket kit for semi-permanent installation
• Remote monitoring & compliance readiness: Secure Wi-Fi/Bluetooth 5.0 connectivity; Airs Cloud Platform API supports audit-trail-enabled data export (CSV/JSON), remote firmware updates, and integration with Lab Information Management Systems (LIMS)

Sample Compatibility & Compliance

The ACR 360A is validated for use in ISO 14644-1 Class 7–8 cleanroom-adjacent zones and complies with key occupational safety standards including GB/T 18801–2022 (Chinese national standard for air purifiers), EN 1822-1:2020 (HEPA filter classification), and IEC 60335-2-65 (safety requirements for air-cleaning appliances). It does not replace primary containment devices such as chemical fume hoods (per ANSI/ASHRAE 110 or EN 14175) but serves as a supplementary engineering control aligned with OSHA 1910.1200 (Hazard Communication Standard) and NIOSH criteria for secondary exposure mitigation. Filter replacement intervals are tracked automatically and conform to GLP documentation requirements for traceability.

Software & Data Management

The embedded Airs Touch OS provides role-based access control (administrator, technician, operator) with timestamped event logs—including filter status, airflow rate deviation (>±10% threshold alert), and sensor calibration history. All operational data is encrypted (AES-256) and synchronized to the Airs Cloud Platform, enabling remote diagnostics, predictive maintenance scheduling, and export of CSV reports compliant with FDA 21 CFR Part 11 (electronic records/signatures) when configured with user authentication and audit trail activation. No local data storage is performed on the device; all logs reside in cloud-hosted, ISO 27001-certified infrastructure.

Applications

• Continuous background purification in analytical laboratories housing GC-MS, HPLC, and ICP-OES systems to reduce cross-contamination risk from solvent off-gassing
• Air quality stabilization adjacent to weighing stations and lyophilizer loading bays where PM₂.₅ accumulation compromises balance repeatability
• Supplemental protection in biosafety level 1 (BSL-1) microbiology labs during centrifugation, pipetting, or colony isolation procedures
• Post-fume hood shutdown conditioning—maintaining low VOC baseline in instrument rooms during overnight unattended operation
• Temporary deployment during HVAC maintenance cycles or renovation phases where fixed ventilation capacity is reduced

FAQ

Does the ACR 360A meet regulatory requirements for GMP-compliant laboratories?
Yes—when deployed as part of a documented environmental control strategy and maintained per manufacturer-specified service intervals, its data logging and remote audit capabilities support adherence to EU Annex 1, USP , and PIC/S PI 007-6 requirements.
Can the unit be integrated into existing building management systems (BMS)?
It supports Modbus TCP and MQTT protocols via optional gateway module; BMS integration requires configuration by certified Airs Field Application Engineers.
What is the recommended maintenance schedule for filters?
Pre-filter: Clean every 2 weeks; HEPA/carbon stack: Replace every 6–12 months depending on ambient contaminant load—automatically calculated and displayed on the touchscreen.
Is ozone generation permitted during UV-C operation?
No—the UV-C lamp is fully shielded and operates below 0.05 ppm ozone emission threshold per UL 867 certification; ozone-free operation is verified during factory acceptance testing.
How is calibration of onboard sensors performed?
PM₂.₅ and VOC sensors undergo factory calibration against NIST-traceable reference instruments; field recalibration is supported annually using Airs-certified calibration kits (PN: CAL-ACR-SNS-01).