Griffin™ 400
The Griffin™ 400 Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) is capable of confirming the presence of explosives, chemical warfare agents (CWAs), industrial chemicals and organic compounds, including both volatile and semi-volatile components. In addition, the Griffin 400 supports a number of sample inlets.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Teledyne FLIR Detection, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Griffin™ 400 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; Chromatography; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry; Gas Chromatography; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Bulk Analysis; Screening; Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Griffin™ 400 Gas Chromatograph/Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) is capable of confirming the presence of explosives, chemical warfare agents (CWAs), industrial chemicals and organic compounds, including both volatile and semi-volatile components. In addition, the Griffin 400 supports a number of sample inlets. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2004 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 19.2 × 19.2 × 18.0 in (480 x 480 x 460 mm) |
| Weight |
| >50 Lbs.; 82 Lbs. (37 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 115/220 V AC; 130 W continuous power |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Ruggedness |
| Vibration/Shock; To enhance its mobile capabilities, the analytical components of the Griffin 400 have been shock mounted and placed on a durable and rugged chassis. This shock mounting system makes the Griffin 400 operational in more aggressive environments such as vehicles and mobile analytical labs that are taken directly to the site of interest. |
| Operating Conditions |
| 41 to 104 °F (5 to 40 °C); <85% relative humidity |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; GC carrier gas |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Yes; auto calibrates |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Typical for MS |
| Communications Interface |
| Data is Compatible with NIST, AMDIS. Ethernet TCP/IP |
| Maintenance Cost |
| N/A |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes – most organic explosives |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Vapor/Gas; Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppt |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| MS/MS provides additional specificity for target chemicals vs. conventional quadrupole GC/MS. |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <15 minutes; Chemicals elute from the column at different times, which means analysis method times may vary. Result times also can depend on the sampling tool utilized. Most GRIFFIN GC/MS customers use test methods that achieve target identification within 3-15 minutes. |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual alarms |
| Software Control |
| Laptop computer. Two-level user software choices tailored for operator skill and analysis requirements. Griffin System Software NIST and AMDIS mass spectral libraries are included, as well as user-defined library capabilities. |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; These products are controlled for export under US Department of Commerce (DOC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR). U.S. Government authorization may be required for export. |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes, compressed gas cylinders must adhere to IATA regulations |
| Approved Vendors |
| N/A |
