From June 2021, the 3M™ Jupiter™ system will be phased out and superseded by the Versaflo™ system.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 | Jupiter | Versaflo 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 | Jupiter | Versaflo 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 | Jupiter | Versaflo 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)
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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 | SHOP NOW | SHOP NOW | SHOP NOW |
Rated Excellent. Based on