AirPrep™ 
Product Resource Center

Operating documents, consumables, accessories, workflow guidance, and scientific resources for AirPrep™ aerosol sampling.

Find the current information you need to set up, operate, and support AirPrep sampling workflows. Start with the Cub operating documents, then explore sample recovery, Elution Fluid selection, consumable formats, deployment configurations, technical support, workflow guidance, and scientific evidence.

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AirPrep™ systems collect airborne material using dry electret collection media for subsequent recovery and analysis. The AirPrep Cub provides selectable high-flow air sampling, while compatible AirPrep recovery products, consumables, and accessories support downstream sample recovery and deployment needs.

Use this Product Resource Center to locate the current document or configuration resource for your task. Instrument operation and sample collection are covered by the Cub User Manual and Quick Start Guide. Sample recovery, Elution Fluid selection, consumable packaging, deployment configurations, safety information, workflow development, and scientific evidence are provided through dedicated resources below.

AirPrep™ Cub Operating Documents

Use these documents for AirPrep Cub setup, operation, sample collection, power, care, storage, and troubleshooting.

AirPrep™ Cub Sampler User Manual 

Complete operating reference for setup, collection, power, care, storage and troubleshooting.

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AirPrep™ Cub Sampler Quick Start Guide 

Concise routine instructions for setup, flow/time selection, collection and filter removal.

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Collection & Sample Recovery

How do I recover what I collected?

Start with the recovery procedure, then learn about Wet Foam Elution™ technology or watch the process in action.

AirPrep™ Filter & Elution Quick Guide

Instructions for recovering material from a compatible AirPrep Filter into a liquid sample using Wet Foam Elution™.

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Wet Foam Elution™ Technology

Learn how Wet Foam Elution transfers collected material from compatible collection media into a small-volume liquid sample.

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See Wet Foam Elution in Action

Watch the AirPrep recovery process and see how collected material is transferred from the filter into a liquid sample.

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Configure Your AirPrep Workflow

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Step 1 — Select Your Elution Fluid

Choose the recovery fluid that best fits your target, biological requirements, and intended downstream analytical method.

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Step 2 — Choose Your Consumable Format

Select the packaging format that best fits your workflow, sample volume, and expected frequency of use.

Complete Filter & Elution Kits

Single-use packs containing the compatible components needed for collection and recovery.

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Bulk & Individual Components

Filters, Elution Fluid canisters, sample cups, Elutor Adapters, and compatible components are also available separately for repeated sampling, larger studies, and customized workflows.

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configure airprep for your sampling environment

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Choose a deployment configuration based on where and how the Cub will be used.

Indoor / Noise-Sensitive Sampling

AirPrep™ Indoor Sampling Kit

A ready-to-deploy indoor configuration incorporating QuietDock™ and the components needed for lower-noise powered Cub operation.

QuietDock is also available separately.

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Focused / Localized Sampling

TPAS Inlet & Crevice Tool

Provides a focused AirPrep Cub sampling configuration for localized sources, defined sampling points, and confined or difficult-to-access locations.

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Field / Travel Deployment

AirPrep™ Field Travel Kit

A travel-oriented configuration supporting transport and deployment of the Cub and associated field components.

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Field / Mobile Sampling

AirPrep™ Field Sampling Kit

Configured components for portable AirPrep Cub sampling in field environments.

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Sample Recovery Accessory

AirPrep™ Ergonomic Sample Cup Holder

Provides stable support for compatible AirPrep Sample Cups during Wet Foam Elution.

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Accessory Setup & Use

QuietDock™ Quick Guide

Setup and operating guidance for using QuietDock™ with compatible AirPrep Cub configurations.

View QuietDock Guide

TPAS Inlet / Crevice Tool Quick Guide

Setup and use guidance for focused or localized AirPrep Cub sampling with compatible TPAS accessories.

View TPAS Guide

specifications, safety, care & support

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AirPrep™ Sampling System Specifications

Current system specifications, compatibility, power, recovery, and deployment information.

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AirPrep Safety & Regulatory Information

Current safety, electrical, environmental, disposal, and regulatory information.

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AirPrep™ Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to common questions about AirPrep operation, collection, recovery, and support.

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AirPrep™ Cub ACD210 Battery Safety Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet for the internal lithium-ion battery used in the AirPrep Cub ACD210.

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AirPrep™ Elution Fluid Safety Data Sheet

Safety Data Sheet information for AirPrep recovery fluids.

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Reusable Cup & Elutor Adapter Cleaning

Cleaning guidance for reusable AirPrep recovery components.

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air sampling workflow guidance

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Air Workflow Discovery

Share the environment, target, collection conditions, recovery needs, and downstream method so InnovaPrep can help define an appropriate starting workflow.

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Air Sampling Calculator

Explore how flow rate, sampling duration, sample volume, and analytical requirements interact during study planning.

Use Air Sampling Calculator

InnovaPrep® 4C Workflow™

Explore InnovaPrep's broader framework for understanding sample characteristics, workflow conditions, clarification needs, and collection/concentration strategy.

Explore the 4C Workflow

research & applications

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AirPrep Research & Scientific Evidence

Explore peer-reviewed studies and research highlights involving AirPrep aerosol collection and recovery.

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Post-Collection Sample Storage Guide

Review current guidance for handling and storing collected filters or recovered samples before downstream analysis.

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Tell us about your sampling environment, target, collection plan, and downstream method. We can help identify the right AirPrep resources and starting configuration.

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