SC-210 Modular Chemical Detection System
The SC-210 Modular Chemical Detection System is designed to provide the basic parts necessary to incorporate a chemical sensor into an existing network or device for demonstration purposes. Weighing less than four ounces (100g), the SC-210 base assembly can detect numerous volatile organic chemicals, emissions gases, nitroaromatics, and chemical warfare agents (CWA). Optional modules can be added to increase response speed, increase sensitivity, to protect the sensor from extreme environments, and to build a handheld miniature gas chromatograph.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Seacoast Science, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| SC-210 Modular Chemical Detection System |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| Micro Electro Mechanical Systems (MEMS) ; |
| Application |
| Gas Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| SC-210 |
| Equipment Type |
| Sensor |
| Product Synopsis |
| The SC-210 Modular Chemical Detection System is designed to provide the basic parts necessary to incorporate a chemical sensor into an existing network or device for demonstration purposes. Weighing less than four ounces (100g), the SC-210 base assembly can detect numerous volatile organic chemicals, emissions gases, nitroaromatics, and chemical warfare agents (CWA). Optional modules can be added to increase response speed, increase sensitivity, to protect the sensor from extreme environments, and to build a handheld miniature gas chromatograph. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: SC214 Spec Sheet 1-2022.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 1.1 x 2.7 x 0.8 in (28 x 69 x 23 mm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; Less than 4 oz. (<100 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; USB or 3.3V battery |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| None; Not militarized, drop sensitive |
| Operating Conditions |
| -5 to 45°C; 0 to 60% RH. Some polymers absorb water, swell in the presence of high humidity, and may delaminate from substrate after prolonged exposure to high humidity. |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Sensor replacement |
| Available Accessories |
| SC-Demo: Replacement eight sensor array SC-CustomArray: Custom designed sensor array with one to eight sensors. Male TTL port connector (Digikey-3-64408-4-ND) & matching socket connector(s) |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0 Mini-B or 4-pin TTL Serial Port |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $2,800.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Sensor element |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| GB, HD |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs), HCN |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Nitroaromatics |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Most gas-phase materials will produce a response on one or more polymers in the sensor array. The vendor can customize the polymer selection to optimize response to specific chemicals or chemical classes. |
| Adaptability |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Not reported. Vendor claims chemical warfare agents are detectable in presence of AFFF and JP8. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 10 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; Analyte response is dependent on the adsorption coefficient of the agent onto the polymer sorbent. Published data for MeS shows response time is approximately 3.5 min to reach maximum signal. Recovery times are not specified, but data suggests that recovery can take several minutes. Active flow systems recover more quickly than static systems. |
| Alarm Capability |
| LED threshold monitoring |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Training Required |
| >1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Limited 30 day warranty from date of delivery |
