DE-tector
DE-tector is a drugs and explosives detection instrument with a non radioactive ionization source and a unique twin-tube design that measures for drugs and explosives at the same time. Surfaces such as luggage, laptops and cargo packages, can be wiped using special glass fiber coated sampling strips and a strip holder. Dedicated software algorithms and a reference library provide automatic detection of explosives at trace concentrations (low ng range) on many different surfaces. Target molecules collected on sampling strips are desorbed thermally at 250°C for 9 s. Afterwards the evaporated molecules are ionized using a low energy photoionization source (XPI™)
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Bruker Corporation |
| Product Name |
| DE-tector |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometry; |
| Application |
| Screening;Forensics;Bulk Analysis; Emergency Response; |
| Product Model Number |
| 1824953 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| DE-tector is a drugs and explosives detection instrument with a non radioactive ionization source and a unique twin-tube design that measures for drugs and explosives at the same time. Surfaces such as luggage, laptops and cargo packages, can be wiped using special glass fiber coated sampling strips and a strip holder. Dedicated software algorithms and a reference library provide automatic detection of explosives at trace concentrations (low ng range) on many different surfaces. Target molecules collected on sampling strips are desorbed thermally at 250°C for 9 s. Afterwards the evaporated molecules are ionized using a low energy photoionization source (XPI™) |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2016 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Bruker - DEtector.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 20 x 17 x 15 in (51 x 43.5 x 38 cm) |
| Weight |
| <50 Lbs.; 40 Lbs. (18 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 96V AC to 240V AC, 47 to 63 Hz |
| Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; IP20 |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 45°C (32 to 113°F), < 95% RH, non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Sampling strips, solution strips, drying filter, dopant, thermal paper, test marker (confidence sample |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| User can perform basic maintenance, No preventive maintenance required |
| Available Accessories |
| Mobile cart, Telescopic extension sampling wand, dust cover |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Printer, software |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 3.0, LAN |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $37,500.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| <$1,000 per year in consumables |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Ammonium Nitrate (NIT), Urea Nitrate (NIT), Nitroglycerine (NG), Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), Trinitrotoluene (TNT), 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (DNT), Tetryl (TET), Hexogen (RDX), Octogen (HMX), Hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD), Triacetone triperoxide (TATP), 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane (DMNB), Black powder (BP), Ethylene glycol dinitrate (EGDN) |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Morphine (MORPH), 3,6-Diacetylmorphine (Heroin) (HER), Cocaine (COC), Cannabinol (CBD), ?9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 6-Acetylmorphine (6-AM), Amphetamine (AMPH), Methamphetamine (METH), 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA),
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-ethylamphetamine (MDEA),
3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), Phencyclidine (PCP), Ketamine (KET), Ephedrine (EPH), fentanyl, carfentanil, sufentanil, alfentanil, remifentanil, ketamine, lorazepam, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, U-47700 |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes, drug additives and others. Does not detect some cutting agents such as sugar. |
| Number of Library Entries |
| Explosives and Narcotics libraries |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; manufacturer can add new targets to detector |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 30 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); < 7 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| 1 minute |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Detector type: Twin tube IMS allowing for identification of both positive and negative ions simultaneously |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes, 1-2 days at manufacturer |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator's Manual, administrator manual, maintenance manual, operator's manual DE-Control Center |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
