Falcon II
ChemImage closed business in April 2023.
DISCONTINUED - The FALCON II is a Wide-field Raman Chemical Imaging System optimized for both chemical imaging and spectroscopy. It employs high throughput Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter (LCTF) technology and Electron Multiplication Charge Coupled Device (EMCCD) cameras for Wide-field Hyperspectral Imaging.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| ChemImage Sensor Systems (HISTORICAL) |
| Product Name |
| Falcon II |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; Hyperspectral Imaging; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Bulk Analysis; Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| ChemImage closed business in April 2023.
DISCONTINUED - The FALCON II is a Wide-field Raman Chemical Imaging System optimized for both chemical imaging and spectroscopy. It employs high throughput Liquid Crystal Tunable Filter (LCTF) technology and Electron Multiplication Charge Coupled Device (EMCCD) cameras for Wide-field Hyperspectral Imaging. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 36 x 27 x 75 in (92 x 69 x 191 cm) |
| Weight |
| >50 lbs.; 650 lbs (295 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 110 VAC 60 Hz |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Indoor use only; Not militarized, drop sensitive |
| Operating Conditions |
| Indoor use only |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Polymers, paint, inks, glass, illicit drugs |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; mg; g |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 15 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes; 1 to 10 min/real-time imaging |
| Alarm Capability |
| No |
| Software Control |
| ChemImage Xpert Software |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Optical resolution near diffraction limited to 350 nm Spectral resolution 9 cm-1 FWHM (based on Raleigh criteria) 0.5 cm-1 peak shift discrimination Measured Raman range from 244 cm-1 to 5,464 cm-1 shift from laser line High sensitivity deep cooled back-illuminated CCD –70°C Optional EMCCD (Professional & Standard Series) Maximum optical magnification 400X Excitation source solid-state single frequency |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
