DUOSCAN/EXPLOSCAN
The DUOSCAN is a dual-mode explosives and narcotics trace and vapor detector using HF-QCM nanotechnology sensors for detection and identification. The EXPLOSCAN detects explosives only.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| MS Technologies Inc. |
| Product Name |
| DUOSCAN/EXPLOSCAN |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| High Frequency Quartz Crystal Microbalance; |
| Application |
| Bulk Analysis;Emergency Response;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument; |
| Product Synopsis |
| The DUOSCAN is a dual-mode explosives and narcotics trace and vapor detector using HF-QCM nanotechnology sensors for detection and identification. The EXPLOSCAN detects explosives only. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Weight |
| <5 Lbs.; 1.87 Lbs. (0.85 kg) with battery |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; hot swappable |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Vibration/Shock; Waterproof/Resistant |
| Operating Conditions |
| -7 to 54°C (20 to 130°F), less than 95% relative humidity.
Non-condensing. |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Swabs |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Self-calibration |
| Available Accessories |
| Carrying vest, printer |
| Communications Interface |
| micro-USB, bluetooth, Wi-Fi |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $27,000.00 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| TNT, Tetryl, RDX, C4, PETN, Semtex, HMX, Detasheet, Dynamite, Nitroglycerine. Peroxide-based explosives including: TATP and HMTD.
Nitrate-based explosives including: Ammonium Nitrate, and Urea Nitrate.
Propellants and Taggants including: Black and Smokeless Powder, and EGDN. |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| (DUOSCAN) Heroin, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Ketamine, MDA, THC, LSD, Ecstasy |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Particle;Vapor/Gas;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; ppm |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board; PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| No radioactive source or carrier gas. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 2 year parts and labor |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
