M-ION
M-ION is a portable explosive vapor and trace detector. The device is based on the principle of Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry. The concept of corona discharge is used for the sample molecules ionization.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Inward Detection |
| Product Name |
| M-ION |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry (FAIMS); |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Screening;Trace Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| M-ION is a portable explosive vapor and trace detector. The device is based on the principle of Field Asymmetric Ion Mobility Spectrometry. The concept of corona discharge is used for the sample molecules ionization. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 15.75 x 6.3 x 4.33 in (40 x 16 x 11 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 6.6 lbs (3 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; >2 hours continuous |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 55 °C (32 to 131 °F), 95% RH non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Minimal |
| Available Accessories |
| Sampling tube, remote preconcentrator, shoulder strap |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC, tablet or smartphone |
| Communications Interface |
| Wireless or wired |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Minimal |
| Tested For Explosives |
| TNT, RDX, PETN, ANFO, EGDN,
Nitroglycerine (NG), Dynamite, DNT, Black Powder, Ammonia and Urea nitrates, HMTD, Tetryl and mixtures thereof |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppt |
| False Positive Rates |
| < 1 % |
| False Negative Rates |
| < 1 % |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 2 to 8 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Internal memory can store > 100,000 analyzes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
