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SKC AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump

The SKC AirChek ESSENTIAL is a sample pump that is simple to use with its intuitive touch keypad operation. 

AirChek Essential Pump - simple operation touch screen sample pump
Clear display and intuitive controls
The AirChek Essential has highly visible alarm LEDs
Fully charged battery provides 40 hour run time
  • Compact, lightweight design
  • Ultra-quiet
  • Extended flow range, 5 to 5000 ml/min, suitable for dust sampling and vapour sampling
  • High back pressure compensation- up to 50 inches water at 2 L/min
  • Powerful Li-ion battery for long run times - over 40 hours
  • Patented* isothermal internal flow sensor
  • Flow fault and auto-restart
  • High contract backlit touchscreen LCD with screen lock-out feature
  • Displays elapsed time and battery status
  • Highly visible pump run and fault status LEDs
  • Tough non-slip anti-static case
  • IECEx, UKEX, UL and ATEX approved

* US Patent No. 5,892,160

Specifications
Flow System   
  • Flow range: 1000 to 5000 ml/min, 5-500 ml/min with low flow adaptor
  • Constant flow compensation provides constant flow within ±5% for accurate air volume
  • Flow fault appears if flow is restricted or blocked
  • Auto-restart is attempted after flow fault
Flow Compensation Range   
  • 5000 ml/min at 20 inches water back pressure
  • 4000 ml/min at 30 inches water back pressure
  • 3000 ml/min at 40 inches water back pressure
  • 2000 ml/min at 50 inches water back pressure
  • 1000 ml/min at 60 inches water back pressure
Power Supply   
  • Removable, rechargeable Li-ion battery pack provides 40 hours minimum run time at 2000 ml/min, 15+ hours at 5000 ml/min, and up to 50 inches water back pressure
  • Charging Time: Approximately 3 hours, depending on battery capacity and level of discharge
  • On screen battery status display
  • Link up to 5 charging cradles using one power supply
  • Indefinite run time from charging cradle
Display   
  • Displays elapsed sampling time and battery status
  • Monochrome touch screen LCD
  • Screen lock-out feature
Temperature Range   
  • Operating: 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F)
  • Charging: 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F)
  • Storage: -20 to 45°C (-4 to 113°F)
Case   
  • Recessed connector for 1/4" ID tubing
  • Durable polycarbonate case
  • Rubberised anti-static overmoulding
  • Large belt clip
Certification   
  • Intrinsic safety when used with SKC battery pack model P75718:
  • UL Class I, Groups A, B, C and D;Class II, Groups E, F, and G;Class III, T4; Class I, Zone 0, AExia IIC T4 Ga; Exia IIC T4 Ga; -20°C ≤ Ta ≤ 45°C; Ex II 1G Exia IIC T4 Ga; IECEx UL 19.0100; DEMKO 19ATEX 2288; UL22UKEX2351; CE 0539; UKCA 0843
  • RoHS compliant
  • Designed to meet ISO 13137:2022
Tubing   
  • 1/4" ID
Dimensions   
  • 10.4 x 9.4 x 7.1 cm (4.1 x 3.7 x 2.8")
Weight   
  • 550 g (19.4 oz)
AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump
Description Part Number
AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack, Start-up Guide and mini screwdriver kit,

Requires charging cradle and power supply; see kits or cradles below

220-3000
AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump Kits
Description Part Number
AirChek ESSENTIAL Basic Kit includes:

AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, Lite Charging Cradle, power supply with cord, Step by Step Guide,  Start-up Guide and 1 m length Tygon tubing in a durable carry case

220-3000K
AirChek ESSENTIAL 5-Pump Basic Kit includes:

5 AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, 5 Lite Charging Cradles, power supply with 5-way splitter, 5 x 1 m lengths of Tygon tubing and 3 Step-by-Step Guides and Start-up Guides in a durable carry case

220-3000K5
AirChek ESSENTIAL Single Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes:

AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, Lite Charging Cradle, power supply with cord, Plastic IOM Multidust Sampler, 5 Multidust cassettes, Calidaptor, 1 m length of Tygon tubing and Step-by-Step Guide and Start-up Guide in a durable carry case

220-3000KP
AirChek ESSENTIAL 5-Pump Dust Sampling Kit includes:

5 AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, 5 Lite Charging Cradles, power supply with 5-way splitter, 5 Plastic IOM Multidust Sampler, 15 Multidust cassettes, Calidaptor, 5 x 1 m lengths of Tygon tubing and 3 Step-by-Step Guides and Start-up Guides in a durable carry case

220-3000K5P
AirChek ESSENTIAL Single Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes:

AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, Lite Charging Cradle, power supply with cord, All-In-One Adjustable Tube Holder, tube cover, tube breaker, 1 m length of Tygon tubing and Step-by-Step Guide and Start-up Guide in a durable carry case

220-3000KV
AirChek ESSENTIAL 5-Pump Vapour Sampling Kit includes:

5 AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, 5 Lite Charging Cradles, power supply with 5-way splitter, 5 All-In-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 tube covers, tube breaker, 5 x 1 m lengths of Tygon tubing and 3 Step-by-Step Guides and Start-up Guides in a durable carry case

220-3000K5V
AirChek ESSENTIAL Single Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes:

AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, Lite Charging Cradle, power supply with cord, plastic IOM Multidust Sampler, 5 Multidust cassettes, Calidaptor, All-In-One Adjustable Tube Holder, tube cover, tube breaker, 1 m length of Tygon tubing and Step-by-Step Guide and Start-up Guide in a durable carry case

220-3000KC
AirChek ESSENTIAL 5-Pump Combined Sampling Kit includes:

5 AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump with Li-Ion battery pack and mini screwdriver kit, 5 Lite Charging Cradles, power supply with 5-way splitter 5 plastic IOM Multidust Sampler, 15 Multidust cassettes, Calidaptor, 5 All-In-One Adjustable Tube Holders, 5 tube covers, tube breaker, 5 x 1 m lengths of Tygon tubing and 3 Step-by-Step Guides and Start-up Guides in a durable carry case

220-3000K5C
AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump Accessories
Description Part Number  
Lite Charging Cradle, requires power supply, see below 220-850  220-850 Lite Charging Cradle for AirChek Essential and Essential+ pump (requires power supply) 
Single Cradle Power Supply, for use with Lite Charging Cradle 220-600  220-600 Single Cradle Power Supply for AirChek Touch pump, for use with one charging cradle 
Multi Cradle Power Supply, for use with 2 to 5 Lite Charging Cradles 220-851  Multi Cradle Power Supply, for use with 2 to 5 Lite charging cradles 
chek-mate flowmeter, 500-5000 ml/min (recommended)

(Other Calibrators available , see Calibration)
375-0550  375-0550 chek-mate flowmeter, 500-5000 ml/min 
Black Nylon Pump Case with adjustable waist belt and shoulder strap 224-911  224-911 Black Nylon Pump Case for AirChek Touch pump, with adjustable waist belt and shoulder strap 
Single Pump Case with foam cutouts for charger and accessories, and useful pockets for manuals, tubing, etc (LxWxH: 37.9 x 23.4 x 10.0 cm) 224-98A  224-98A Single Pump Case for AirChek Touch pump, with foam cutouts for charger and accessories, and useful pockets for manuals, tubing, etc 
Five Pump Case with foam cutouts for charger and accessories, and useful pockets for manuals, tubing, etc (LxWxH 48.0 x 35.5 x 18.0 cm) 224-97C  224-97C Five Pump Case for AirChek Touch pumps, with foam cutouts for charger and accessories, and useful pockets for manuals, tubing, etc 
Hard-Sided Single Pump Case which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof (LxWxH: 33.9 x 29.5 x 15.2 cm) 224-901  224-901 Pelican Hard-Sided Single Pump Case for AirChek Touch pump, which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof 
Hard-Sided Five Pump Case which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof. It has wheels for easy transport and a retractable handle (LxWxH 55.9 x 35.1 x 22.9 cm). 224-914  224-914 Pelican Hard-Sided Five Pump Case for AirChek Touch pump, which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof 
Waist belt, extends up to 122 cm (48 inches). 224-12  224-12 Waist belt for holding sample pump, extends up to 122 cm (48 inches). 
Low Flow (5 to 500 ml/min) Kit includes All-in-One Adjustable tube holder and Type A protective tube cover 210-500  210-500 Low Flow (5 to 500 ml/min) Kit includes All-in-One Adjustable tube holder and Type A protective tube cover 
Replacement Battery Pack, Li-Ion P75718  P75718 Replacement Li-Ion Battery for AirChek ESSENTIAL, ESSENTIAL+, CONNECT and TOUCH 
Single Impinger Holder, suitable for glass impingers only, for 1 impinger or 1 trap. Stainless steel. For use with AirChek Essential+/Connect/Touch series pumps 225-20-05 225-02-05 Single Impinger Holder, suitable for glass impingers only, for 1 impinger or 1 trap. Stainless steel. For use with AirChek Essential+/Connect/Touch series pumps
Lite Charging Cradle, requires power supply

220-850

Single Cradle Power Supply, for use with Lite Charging Cradle

220-600

Multi Cradle Power Supply and Splitter, for use with 2 to 5 Lite Charging Cradles

220-851

chek-mate flowmeter, 500-5000 ml/min

375-0550

Single Pump Case with foam cutouts for charger and accessories,

224-98A

Pelican Hard-Sided Single Pump Case which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof

224-901

Pelican Hard-Sided Five Pump Case which is watertight, airtight, dustproof and crushproof.

224-914

Waist belt, extends up to 122 cm

224-12

Low Flow (5 to 500 ml/min) Kit includes All-in-One Adjustable tube holder and Type A protective tube cover

210-500

Replacement Li-Ion Battery Pack

P75718

Single Impinger Holder, suitable for glass impingers only

225-20-05

Documentation
Basic Step by Step Guide    AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump Manual    AirChek ESSENTIAL Installation Guide    AirChek ESSENTIAL Brochure

Step by Step
Guide

  

AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump
Manual

  

AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump
Installation/Caution Guide

  

AirChek ESSENTIAL Pump
Brochure