Explosives and Narcotics Detector and Scanners Technologies
The instrument uses vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) lamp soft ionization technology, for safe non- radioactive use for detection of explosives and narcotics.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Aventura Technologies, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Explosives and Narcotics Detector and Scanners Technologies |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometry; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The instrument uses vacuum ultraviolet (VUV) lamp soft ionization technology, for safe non- radioactive use for detection of explosives and narcotics. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 15.75 x 15 x 9.85 in (40 x 38.2 x 25 cm) |
| Weight |
| <50 lbs.; 33 lbs (15kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 110 VAC / 220 VAC |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Operating Conditions |
| -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F), 0 to 95% RH non-condensing |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Sampling wipes |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Automatic cleaning |
| Available Accessories |
| Reusable dipstick |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| On-board printer, 10? TFT color touch screen |
| Communications Interface |
| USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| None |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| No |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Nitroglycerine nitrification, ammonium nitrate black powder |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Cocaine, hydrochloric acid heroin, tetrahydrocar- bonanabinol, methylaniline (methamphetamine), ketamine hydrochloride, ecstasy, pethidine |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| No |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| No |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field and create custom searchable libraries |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng |
| False Positive Rates |
| < 1 % |
| False Negative Rates |
| < 1 % |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 15 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); < 6 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| < 16 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Text print or picture |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
