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From June 2021, the 3M™ Jupiter™ system will be phased out and superseded by the Versaflo™ system. As of December 2022, production of ALL Starter Kits, Engine Units, Accessories & Filters have ceased. 

 

What are the key differences between Jupiter™ and Versaflo™ systems?

3M have looked at improvements in the key user requirements of their PAPR system, including: Filtration, Battery life and Air flow.  Our comparison table below shows the key differences between the Jupiter™ system and each of the 3 Versaflo™ systems:

 

 

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300E+

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300E+ as compared to 3M™ Jupiter™

 

  • Is lighter in weight
  • Has variable airflow speeds
  • Has altitude compensation
  • Does not require recalibration
  • Has longer battery run times
  • Has shorter battery charging time
  • Has filter and battery status indicators
  • Available with various mounting options

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-300E+ vs Jupiter

Feature JupiterVersaflo TR-300E+

System Weight

Standard: 1.18kg

High Capacity: 1.4kg  

Standard: 0.62kg

High Capacity: 0.98kg  

Variable Airflow Speeds

No

Yes

Airflow Speed

Single flow (approx 220 l/min with P filters)

185 lpm / 205 lpm

Altitude compensation

No

Yes

Recalibration

Yes, before first use and monthly

No

Battery run time

Standard:4 hours

Hight Capacity: 8 hours 

Standard: 4 5 - 6 hours

High Capacity:  9-12  hours

Battery charge time

Standard: 6 hours

High Capacity: 8 hours 

Standard: <3.0 hours

High Capacity: <3.5 hours 

Battery Life

Nickel-metal hydride has memory

Lithium Ion no memory

Turbo alarms

Visual/Audible 

Visuale/Audible

Battery Status Indicator

No

Yes, on unit

Battery indicator on battery

No

Yes

Filter status indicator on user interface

No

Yes

Standard belt

No

Yes

Heavy industrial belt  

No

Yes

Easy clean belt

No

Yes

Backpack

Yes

Yes

Suspenders

Yes

Yes

Particulate

Yes

Yes

Nuisance odours 

No

Yes

Respiratory protection

TH3 with Helmets and hoods (TH2 with M-200 and M-300)

TH3 with Helmets and hoods (TH2 with M-200 and M-300)

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600E

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600E as compared to 3M™ Jupiter™

 

  • Has variable airflow speeds
  • Has altitude compensation
  • Does not require recalibration
  • Has longer battery run times
  • Has shorter battery charging time
  • Has vibratory alarm
  • Has filter and battery status indicators
  • Available with various mounting options
  • Available with particulate, nuisance odors, gas and vapor filter options
  • Has approval with tight-fitting face pieces
  • Unit is submersible

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-600E vs Jupiter

Feature JupiterVersaflo TR-600E

System Weight

Standard: 1.18kg

High Capacity: 1.4kg  

Standard: 1.4kg

High Capacity: 1.6kg  

Variable Airflow Speeds

No

Yes,3

Airflow Speed

Single flow (approx 190 l/min with G&V filters)

185 lpm / 205 lpm

Altitude compensation

No

Yes

Recalibration

Yes, before first use and monthly

No

Battery run time

Standard:4 hours

High Capacity: 8 hours 

Standard: All filters, standard flow, 6-12 hrs.

High Capacity:  All filters, standard flow, 9.5-19 hrs* (*loose fitting)

Battery charge time

Standard: 6 hours

High Capacity: 8 hours 

Standard: <4.0 hours

High Capacity: <3.5 hours 

Battery Life

Nickel-metal hydride has memory

Lithium Ion no memory

Turbo alarms

Visual/Audible 

Visual / Audible / Vibration

Battery Status Indicator

No

Yes, on unit

Battery indicator on battery

No

Yes

Filter status indicator on user interface

No

Yes

Heavy industrial belt

No

Yes

Easy clean belt

No

Yes

Backpack

Yes

Yes

Suspenders

Yes

Yes

Particulate

Yes

Yes

Nuisance odours

No

Yes

Gas & Vapour

Yes

Yes

Respiratory protection

TH3 with Helmets and hoods (TH2 with M-200 and M-300)

TH3 with Helmets and hoods (TH2 with M-200 and M-300)

Tight Fitting

No

Yes, including FM 3 / FM 4

E M F

Yes

No

Ingress protection

IP53 in use

IP54 in use

IP67 submersible 

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-800E

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-800E as compared to 3M™ Jupiter™

 

  • Has variable airflow speeds
  • Has altitude compensation
  • Does not require recalibration
  • Has longer battery run times
  • Has shorter battery charging time
  • Has filter and battery status indicators
  • Has heavy industry and easy clean belt options available
  • Available with particulate, nuisance odours, gas and vapor filter options
  • Meets higher IS standards for certain applications
  • Has approval with tight-fitting face pieces
  • Unit is submersible

3M™ Versaflo™ TR-800E vs Jupiter

Feature JupiterVersaflo TR-800E

System Weight

Standard: 1.18kg

Standard: 1.36kg

Variable Airflow Speeds

No

Yes, 3

Airflow Speed

Single flow (approx 190 l/min with G&V filters)

185 lpm / 205 lpm / 225 lpm

Altitude compensation

No

Yes

Recalibration

Yes, before first use and monthly

No

Battery run time

Standard:4 hours

Standard - Pfilters, standard flow, 5.5-7.5 hrs

Battery charge time

Standard: 6 hours

Standard: <3.5 hours

Battery Life

Nickel-metal hydride has memory

Lithium Ion no memory

Lockable 

No

Yes

Turbo alarms

Visual/Audible 

Visual/Audible

Battery Status Indicator

No

Yes, on unit

Battery indicator on battery

No

Yes

Filter status indicator on user interface

No

Yes

Heavy industrial belt

No

Yes

Easy clean belt

No

Yes

Backpack

Yes

Yes

Suspenders

Yes

Yes

Particulate

Yes

Yes

Nuisance odours

No

Yes

Gas & Vapour

Yes

Yes

Respiratory protection

TH3 with Helmets and hoods (TH2 with M-200 and M-300)

TH3 with Helmets and hoods (TH2 with M-200 and M-300)

Tight Fitting

No

Yes, including FM 3 / FM 4

Intrinsically safe

Zone 1 (Gases)

Zone 21 (Dusts)

Dust Group  

Dust Group IIIC

T3 (Gases)

T55C (Dusts) 

 

Zone 0 (Gases)

Zone 20 (Dusts)

Gas Group IIB

Dust Group IIIC

T4 (Gases)

T135C (Dusts) 

Ingress protection

IP53 in use

IP54 in use

IP67 submersible 

3M™ Versaflo™ Systems Comparison

Feature TR-300+ TR-600E TR-800E
Particulate
Gas & Vapour  
Particulate & Nuisance Odour
Intrinsically Safe    
Compatible Headtop Options loose fitting loose and tight fitting
Turbo Alarms Visual / Audible Visual / Audible / Vibratory Visual / Audible
Cleaning Wipe down Submersible with optional cleaning kit
Ingress Protection IP-53 IP-54, IP-67*
Airflow (loose fitting) 185 lpm / 205 lpm 185 lpm /205 lpm / 225 lpm
Airflow (tight fitting)   115 lpm / 135 lpm / 170 lpm
Altitude limits -100m to 4300m -100m to 5000m
Dimensions 20.3 W x 17.8 H x 7.6 D cm 25.4 W x 20.3 H x 7.6 D cm
Approximate Motor Blower Weight 0.39 kg 0.64 kg 0.68 kg
Battery Type Lithium Ion
Battery Cycles 250
Battery Run Time (loose fitting) Standard: 4.5-6 hrs High Capacity: 9-12 hrs Standard: 10-12 hrs High Capacity: 15-19 hrs Standard: 5.5 - 7.5 hrs
Battery Run Time (tight fitting)   Standard: 9-12 hrs High Capacity:12-18 hrs Standard: 5.5 - 8 hrs
Battery Charge Time <3.5 hrs <4 hrs <3.5 hrs
Approximate Battery Weight Standard: 0.23 kg High Capacity: 0.36 kg Standard: 0.45 kg High Capacity: 0.59 kg Standard: 0.68 kg
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