ProtectIR
The ProtectIR is one of the newest portable FTIR products on the market, with one of the largest (22,000) on-board libraries available. The system is an ATR-based FTIR for the identification of solids and liquids.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| RedWave Technology, LLC |
| Product Name |
| ProtectIR |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Mid-infrared Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Forensics;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument; |
| Product Synopsis |
| The ProtectIR is one of the newest portable FTIR products on the market, with one of the largest (22,000) on-board libraries available. The system is an ATR-based FTIR for the identification of solids and liquids. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 8 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2022 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 8 x 12.5 x 5 in. (20 x 32 x 13 cm) |
| Weight |
| 5 Lbs. |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; 4 hour run time, 100-240 VAC Line power connection |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; IP67; MIL SPEC 810G |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| System check prior to use |
| Communications Interface |
| USB 2.0; WiFi; Bluetooth |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| ~$50,000 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| <$1,000/year |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes; |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Proteins alarm (non-specific) |
| Number of Library Entries |
| >22,000 |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| micrograms; bulk |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| None |
| False Positive Rates |
| Low |
| False Negative Rates |
| Low |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| <1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| <1 minute |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 4000-650 cm |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
