Guardian Reader
DISCONTINUED - The Alexeter Technologies' Guardian is a hand-held densitometer that reads results of the Tetracore BTA strips. Light is directed down onto the surface of the immunochromatography strip and the intensity of light reflected back yields information on a positive/negative result, as well as on the control line to validate the reaction.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Alexeter Technologies LLC |
| Product Name |
| Guardian Reader |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Immunological; |
| Detection Method |
| Lateral Flow Hand Held Immunoassay ; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Detection; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| DISCONTINUED - The Alexeter Technologies' Guardian is a hand-held densitometer that reads results of the Tetracore BTA strips. Light is directed down onto the surface of the immunochromatography strip and the intensity of light reflected back yields information on a positive/negative result, as well as on the control line to validate the reaction. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Alexeter Technologies - Guardian Reader.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 11.5 x 9.5 x 3.5 in (293 x 242 x 89 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 3.5 lbs (1.6 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Alkaline Battery; 4 AA batteries (> 25 Tests), AC adapter |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 4 to 40°C (40 to 105°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; dependent on use; BTA test strips and reagents |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| BTA test strips and reagents required for sample acquisition and application to the specific BTA strip to be read. |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Every 2 years via factory |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Run positive and negative controls monthly, Change battery after approximately 5 years, Print head and ink cartridge must be replaced. |
| Available Accessories |
| Printer, AC adapter, carrying case. |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC |
| Communications Interface |
| Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB for direct PC connectivity. |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $7,500.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $26 sample cost |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| B. anthracis (Anthrax), Y. pestis (Plague) Botulinum toxin, Brucella, Orthopox, Ricin, Staphylococcus Enterotoxin B (SEB), F. tularensis (Tularemia), |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Yes |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; Anthrax 1 to 5 million spores/mL; Ricin 5 to 10 ng/mL; Smallpox 5 ng/mL |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 30 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| No |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; ECCN 1A004 and can ship to the following countries without restrictions: Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hong Kong, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Korea, South, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom |
| U.S. EAR Compliant |
| Yes |
