Lonestar Portable Analyzer
Lonestar™ Portable Analyzer is a portable chemical monitor that detects and identifies chemicals at the part-per-billion level using Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (FAIMS). The product can be trained to respond to new chemicals and can be integrated with other sensors and third party systems.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Owlstone, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Lonestar Portable Analyzer |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (FAIMS); |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; Screening; Trace Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Lonestar™ Portable Analyzer is a portable chemical monitor that detects and identifies chemicals at the part-per-billion level using Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (FAIMS). The product can be trained to respond to new chemicals and can be integrated with other sensors and third party systems. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 15 x 10 x 7.7 in (383 × 262 × 195 mm) |
| Weight |
| <20 lbs.; 17.2 lbs (7.8kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; AC power only 120/240VAC |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| Not susceptible to extreme temperatures |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Charcoal filter |
| Available Accessories |
| Vapor based generator |
| Communications Interface |
| USB × 4. RJ45 Ethernet network connection. GPIO. Bluetooth wireless (optional) |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $50,000.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| DNT, DMNB, RDX, TNT MNT & DNT |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); < 1 second |
| Total Run Time |
| < 5 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| Yes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| 1 day training included with the instrument |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; contains a sealed 63Ni radioactive source. For the US, the product is manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27 so the purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements. For transport purposes the Lonestar® complies to UN2911 standards for radioactive sources, and is provided with an identification certificate |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; contains a sealed 63Ni radioactive source. For the US, the product is manufactured in compliance with U.S. NRC safety criteria in 10 CFR 32.27 so the purchaser is exempt from any regulatory requirements. For transport purposes the Lonestar® complies to UN2911 standards for radioactive sources, and is provided with an identification certificate |
