Next Generation Chemical Detector
The Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD) is an adaptable, handheld chemical monitor. It can be trained to respond to a broad range of chemical hazard scenarios and can be easily integrated with other sensors (e.g., RAD & BIO) and third-party systems. In particular, the NGCD detection database has been expanded to include an extensive range of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). It uses a non-radioactive ionization source.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Owlstone, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Next Generation Chemical Detector |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (FAIMS); |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Forensics;Gas Analysis;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Next Generation Chemical Detector (NGCD) is an adaptable, handheld chemical monitor. It can be trained to respond to a broad range of chemical hazard scenarios and can be easily integrated with other sensors (e.g., RAD & BIO) and third-party systems. In particular, the NGCD detection database has been expanded to include an extensive range of Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). It uses a non-radioactive ionization source. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 2.2 lbs. (1 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery |
| Noise Produced |
| <1 lb. |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC, software |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| > 4 hours data logging |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Not produced in the U.S.A. |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
| Approved Vendors |
| None |
