Cora 100
The Cora 100 is a handheld Raman instrument for point-and-shoot measurements for unknown substance identification and substance verification. It can identify unknown samples such as hazardous materials, narcotics, explosives, and chemical warfare agents. The Cora100 has the same hardware, software, and libraries as the Serstech 100 Indicator instrument and is licensed from Serstech.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Anton Paar USA, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Cora 100 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Cora 100 is a handheld Raman instrument for point-and-shoot measurements for unknown substance identification and substance verification. It can identify unknown samples such as hazardous materials, narcotics, explosives, and chemical warfare agents. The Cora100 has the same hardware, software, and libraries as the Serstech 100 Indicator instrument and is licensed from Serstech. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal hands-on experience |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Anton Paar_Cora 100.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 6.2 x 3.8 x 1.1 in (15.8 x 10.1 x 2.9 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 1.4 lb (0.65 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Rechargeable (8 hours) |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; Mil-STD 810G; IP67 |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; sample vials |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Provided calibration standard check recommended once daily |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Cleaning as needed |
| Available Accessories |
| Point-and-shoot adapter, vial holder, 90° angle adapter with mounting tools, laser aperture cap with polystyrene target for system test, instrument, watertight case, shoulder strap, USB cable, vials |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Embedded Linux, Cora 100 Connect |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0, Wi-Fi, ethernet |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $30,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Minimal |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Number of Library Entries |
| 14,000 |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field and create custom searchable libraries |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| %; Bulk; mixtures |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Fluorescence |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 90 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; < 150 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| Sample dependent |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 785 nm excitation laser, class 3b. 300 mW output laser power, > 215 mW at sample. 400 to 2300 cm-1 spectral range. Linear CCD array detector. Transmissive color TFT with LED backlighting display. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Standard 12-month warranty; 2-year extended warranty available |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion batteries |
| Data File Type Format |
| TXT |
