Griffin™ 450
Discontinued: The Griffin™ 450 field-portable, gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) is designed for transportable and mobile applications.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Teledyne FLIR Detection, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Griffin™ 450 |
| 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 |
| Discontinued: The Griffin™ 450 field-portable, gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) is designed for transportable and mobile applications. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2007 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 19.2 × 19.2 × 21.1 in (49 x 49 x 54 cm) |
| Weight |
| >50 Lbs.; 96 Lbs. (44 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 115/220 V AC; 130 W continuous power |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Ruggedness |
| Vibration/Shock; Ruggedized chassis and internal shock mounting system for rugged transportation; Enhanced cooling capabilities |
| 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. |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Scan range: 40 to 425 amu; MS/MS capability; uses low thermal mass RVM GC module. |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| 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 |
