Canary-One
Canary-One™ combines two micro-fabricated components: a chemical pre-concentrator and a SAW micro-balance detector. Canary-One™ cycles every 20 seconds reporting on the identification of nerve or blister agents in air. The system self cleans after each analysis.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
Douglas Adkins
(505) 553-4418
3825 Academy Parkway South NE
Albuquerque, NM 87109-4410
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www.defiant-tech.com
| Manufacturer |
| Defiant Technologies |
| Product Name |
| Canary-One |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Surface Acoustic Wave Detection; |
| Application |
| Gas Analysis; Emergency Response; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Canary-One™ combines two micro-fabricated components: a chemical pre-concentrator and a SAW micro-balance detector. Canary-One™ cycles every 20 seconds reporting on the identification of nerve or blister agents in air. The system self cleans after each analysis. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 7.5 x 5 x 2.125 in (19 x 12.7 x 5.4 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 26 oz (737 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| NiMH Battery; AC/DC Line Power; charger and A/C adapter. |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Should be calibrated every few months for optimum performance |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Pump replacement when needed. |
| Communications Interface |
| A serial interface cable is provided, a USB adapter cable is optional. |
| Unit Cost |
| $15,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Vendor offers maintenance contract for ¼ sales cost (covering calibration, firmware upgrades, cleaning and replacing damaged parts). |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Tested with dimethyl methylphosphonate, diethyl methylphosphonate, and methyl salicylate. |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Vendor reports that a chemical coating on the preconcentrator ignores interfering chemicals while collecting target analytes. Selectivity for phosphonates >6000 to 1 over diesel and >500,000 to 1 over water. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 20 seconds |
| Alarm Capability |
| Can be configured for alarms. |
| Software Control |
| Serial data output for remote applications. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| On request |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Vendor offers maintenance contract for ¼ sales cost (covering calibration, firmware upgrades, cleaning, and replacing damaged parts). |
