ENVI Bio Scout
ENVI BioScout™ provides a robust and sensitive bioaerosol detection solution that continuously monitors and warns for the presence of harmful airborne biological particles and collects air samples for further BWA analysis at the time of a biological alarm. ENVI BioScout™ combines three functions in a single device: continuously monitoring of ambient air, early-warning triggering for detected potential airborne biological threats including bacterial, viral and rickettsial agents and toxins and automatic air sample collection when a biological alarm is issued. ENVI BioScout™ uses fluorescence and elastic-scattering signals from 0.5 – 10 µm airborne particles which are excited with a CW laser diode at 405 nm. The system is automated and is compatible with various standard collection filters, so samples can be retrieved for provisional or confirmatory BWA analysis
Availability: Commercially available
| Manufacturer |
| Environics Oy |
| Product Name |
| ENVI Bio Scout |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Fluorescence; |
| Application |
| Detection; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| ENVI BioScout™ provides a robust and sensitive bioaerosol detection solution that continuously monitors and warns for the presence of harmful airborne biological particles and collects air samples for further BWA analysis at the time of a biological alarm. ENVI BioScout™ combines three functions in a single device: continuously monitoring of ambient air, early-warning triggering for detected potential airborne biological threats including bacterial, viral and rickettsial agents and toxins and automatic air sample collection when a biological alarm is issued. ENVI BioScout™ uses fluorescence and elastic-scattering signals from 0.5 – 10 µm airborne particles which are excited with a CW laser diode at 405 nm. The system is automated and is compatible with various standard collection filters, so samples can be retrieved for provisional or confirmatory BWA analysis |
| Availability |
| Commercially available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Environics - ENVI BioScout.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 21.2 x 17.3 x 7.6 in (539 x 440 x 194 mm) |
| Weight |
| <50 Lbs.; 34.6 Lbs. (15.7 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Input 85-264 VAC, 0-36 V DC |
| Transportability |
| Mounted |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; MIL STD 810F, 461F |
| Operating Conditions |
| -35 to 50°C (-31 to 122°F), 0 to 90% RH non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; filters |
| Available Accessories |
| Wires and mounting hardware necessary to communicate with the EnviScreen system |
| Communications Interface |
| Intended to operate as part of fixed and mobile Envi Screen SBRN Monitoring Systems. |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $64,335.00 (Sold in Euros and cost may change depending on exchange rate at point of sale) |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Active airborne biological particles 0.5 to 10 micron including bacterial spores, viruses, and toxins. |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Aerosol |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| <100 ACPLA |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| High resistance to interferents such as pollen and diesel fumes |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| <1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audio and visual alarm from EnviScreen system |
| Software Control |
| PC, Remote |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| UV Fluorescence and Elastic Scattering; Spectral biodetection; Air flow rate 2 LPM; Particle size 0.5 to 10 µm; Light source CW laser at 405 nm. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| User's Manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; Products sold / distributed in North America may not be sold or transferred in any manner to an end-user outside of the US or Canada without prior written permission from a company officer of Environics |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Products sold / distributed in North America may not be sold or transferred in any manner to an end-user outside of the US or Canada without prior written permission from a company officer of Environics |
