ASSURx
The ASSURx is a handheld Raman analyzer with a gun-style, point and shoot design. It weighs about 5 lbs, uses a daily polystyrene check standard, and has a spectral range of 250 to 2350 cm-1.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| TSI, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| ASSURx |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Bulk Analysis;Emergency Response;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The ASSURx is a handheld Raman analyzer with a gun-style, point and shoot design. It weighs about 5 lbs, uses a daily polystyrene check standard, and has a spectral range of 250 to 2350 cm-1. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: TSI - ASSURx.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 9.21 x 4 x 8.77 in (23.4 x 10 x 22.3 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 5.25 lbs (2.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Li-ion battery (> 3 hours); DC Wall Adapter, 100/220 VAC 50/60 Hz |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; sample vials |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Polystyrene PQ check standard daily |
| Available Accessories |
| Battery charging stand, tablet holder, vial holder, 7mm focusing lens for thicker glass/packaging, polystyrene PQ check standard, acetaminophen, acetylsalicyclic acid check samples. Optional: immersion probe |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC, software |
| Communications Interface |
| USB, ethernet |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 10,000 hours (laser source)/ 5 years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $32,500.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes; fentanyl, carfentanil, sufentanil, alfentanil, remifentanil, heroin, ketamine, lorazepam, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, U-47700 |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| % |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Fluorescence |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 5 to 20 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| Varies by sample |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Laser wavelength: 785 nm, line width , 0.15 nm. Spectral range: 250 to 2350 cm-1 |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year parts and labor. Extended warranties also available. |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
| Data File Type Format |
| SPC, TXT, EPT, PDF |
