LIQUISCAN
LIQUISCAN is a liquid explosives, narcotics and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC’s) detector capable of liquid vapor detection. Its patented HF-QCM nanotechnology sensors provide the latest threat detection and identification capabilities applicable to H202, Nitroglycerine, Nitromethane and many others. The unit uses direct vapor sniffing via a vapor nozzle.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| MS Technologies Inc. |
| Product Name |
| LIQUISCAN |
| 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 |
| LIQUISCAN is a liquid explosives, narcotics and Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC’s) detector capable of liquid vapor detection. Its patented HF-QCM nanotechnology sensors provide the latest threat detection and identification capabilities applicable to H202, Nitroglycerine, Nitromethane and many others. The unit uses direct vapor sniffing via a vapor nozzle. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 19.87 x 13.93 x 4.68 in (221 x 71 x 86 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 Lbs.; 1.5 Lbs. (0.66 kg) with battery |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Self-calibration |
| Available Accessories |
| USB printer |
| Communications Interface |
| Mini USB Port, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Hydrazine, Acetone, Acetonitrile, Ethanol, Ammonia, and others. Additional TIC’s upon expandable threat library |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Hydrogen Peroxide, Nitromethane, Hydrazine, Astrolite, Nitroglycerine, EGDN and Water Gel.
Additional explosives upon expandable threat library. |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; ppm |
| False Positive Rates |
| <2% |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 2 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| High-Frequency Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensors (HF-QCM). No gas carrier. No radioactive source. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| User manual |
