AirChek Essential Starter Kit

Part Number:

220-3000-S

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Overview
AirChek® Essential Starter Kit, includes pump, Lite Cradle, Single Cradle Power Supply, and 3 feet (0.9 meter) of Tygon® tubing and collar clip with cable tie. Low flows from 5 to 500 ml/min require a low flow kit. AirChek Essential pumps contain Li-Ion batteries and are subject to special shipping regulations. AirChek Essential requires ¼-inch ID tubing.
Low Price, Simple Operation Sample Pump with touch keypad; no operating manual needed! 5 to 5000 ml/min
Attributes
Flow Rate5 to 5000 ml/min
Touch Screen OperationYes
Battery Type (Power)Li-ion
Approx. Run Time40 + Hours at 2 L/min
ConnectivityNo
PC CompatibleNo
ProgrammableNo
Compensates for Changes in Atmospheric PressureYes
Compensates for Changes in TemperatureYes
Constant FlowYes
Constant Pressure ModeNo
Automatic Flow Rate VerificationNo
Intrinsic SafetyYes
CE MarkedYes
UKCA MarkedYes
 

Performance Profile

Pump TypeType P for personal sampling of airborne particles (ISO 13137:2022 compliant)
Nominal Flow RangeConstant flow from 1000 to 5000 ml/min
(5 to 500 ml/min requires low flow holder)
Pressure Drop Capability- 5000 ml/min @ 20 in. water (0–5 kPa)
- 4000 ml/min @ 30 in. water (0–7.5 kPa)
- 3000 ml/min @ 40 in. water (0–10 kPa)
- 2000 ml/min @ 50 in. water (0–12.5 kPa)
- 1000 ml/min @ 60 in. water (0–15 kPa)
Flow Control SystemIsothermal – corrects for back pressure, temperature, and atmospheric pressure
Flow Fault / Auto-RestartStops after 3–10 sec restricted flow, flashes red LEDs, shows fault icon; auto-restarts up to 5x within 5 min, or ends run if fault persists
Power SourceRechargeable Li-Ion (7.4 V, 2.6 Ah, 19.2 Wh) or AC via cradle
Operating Time- 8+ hrs @ 2000 ml/min, 16 in. water (4 kPa)
- 8+ hrs @ 5000 ml/min, 20 in. water (5 kPa)
- 40+ hrs @ 2000 ml/min*
- 15+ hrs @ 5000 ml/min*
- Indefinite w/ cradle
Charging MethodLite Charging Cradle (Cat. No. 220-850) + Power Supply (Cat. No. 220-600)
Multi-unit setup with Cat. No. 220-851 splitter and supply
Charging TimeApprox. 3 hours (depending on battery and discharge level)
Accuracy- Flow: ±5% of set-point
- Pressure: ±0.3 in Hg
- Temp: ±1.0 °C
- Time: ±0.002%
Temperature Range- Operating: 32–104 °F (0–40 °C)
- Charging: 32–113 °F (0–45 °C)
- Storage: -4–113 °F (-20–45 °C)
Humidity Range≤ 95% RH, non-condensing (operating & storage)
Altitude CompensationCorrects for temperature (32–104 °F) and pressure up to 15,000 ft (4572 m) above and down to 4500 ft (1372 m) below sea level
DisplayB&W display with elapsed sampling time
User InterfaceCapacitive touch screen with locking option
Status LEDsBlinking green = running
Blinking red = fault
Sound LevelAvg. 51.7 dB at 3 ft (1 m) with 37-mm, 0.8-µm MCE filter
Tubing¼-inch ID tubing
Dimensions4.1 x 3.7 x 2.8 in (10.4 x 9.4 x 7.1 cm)
Weight19.4 oz (approx. 550 g)

Certifications / Markings

- Intrinsic Safety (SKC Cat. No. 220-3000 + Battery P75718)
- Class I, II, III; Zone 0 AExia IIC T4 Ga
- IECEx UL, ATEX, UKEX
- CE 0539, UKCA 0843
- RoHS Compliant
Case MaterialPolycarbonate with rubberized anti-static overmolding
Ingress ProtectionIP6x (dust-tight enclosure)
FeaturesOn-screen battery status, ergonomic design, secure clip, cradle charging, ultra-quiet operation
Media CompatibilitySorbent tubes, filters, size-selective particulate samplers, impingers
Warranty- Pump: 1-year limited
- Battery: 2-year limited (on pumps purchased on or after Feb 13, 2025)

*Tested with 37-mm, 0.8-µm MCE filter on new pump and battery – actual performance may vary.