IMD-AIR 300 Series
The IMD principle of operation is the simultaneous measurement of an individual particle’s size and laser-induced (405 nm) intrinsic fluorescence signal. Sizing is performed using the principle of Mie scattering. Simultaneously the instrument detects the presence or absence of the intrinsic fluorescence of certain metabolites that indicates biologic activity. Two models are available the 300 (1.15LPM) and 350 (25.3 LPM).
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Azbil BioVigilant Systems, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| IMD-AIR 300 Series |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Fluorescence ; |
| Application |
| Detection; Laboratory Analysis; |
| Product Model Number |
| IMD-A 300, IMD-A 350 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The IMD principle of operation is the simultaneous measurement of an individual particle’s size and laser-induced (405 nm) intrinsic fluorescence signal. Sizing is performed using the principle of Mie scattering. Simultaneously the instrument detects the presence or absence of the intrinsic fluorescence of certain metabolites that indicates biologic activity. Two models are available the 300 (1.15LPM) and 350 (25.3 LPM). |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Azbil BioVigilant - IMDA.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 9 x 18.125 x 24.25 in (229 x 461 x 616 mm) |
| Weight |
| >50 lbs.; 56 lbs (25.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 100 to 240 V AC |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Operating Conditions |
| 15 to 30°C (59 to 86°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Annually |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Yes, can be operated 5 days without maintenance |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Windows XP, PharmaMaster software |
| Communications Interface |
| Ethernet, USB, DVI |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $45,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $3,500 |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Biological microbes (bacteria, mold, and fungi) |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| 1 single-cell microbe |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Designed for operation in a pharmaceutical clean room—unknown how it will behave in high levels of ambient air. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Particle size range 0.5 to 10 µm. Continuous or programmable volume/time modes. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Data File Type Format |
| ASCII, CSV |
