C-FLAPS
The C-FLAPS is a fluorescent laser aerodynamic particle sizing detector which uses the FLAPS III (3317) Fluorescence Aerosol Particle Sensor from TSI Incorporated. The C-FLAPS has been designed for military use and is employed as a referee device by the US Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, US Army West Desert Test Center is Dugway, Utah, and at DRDC Suffield in Canada. The C-FLAPS operates by concentrating the particle stream, discriminating and eliminating particles outside of the 1-10 um range, using fluorescence excitation of NADH and Riboflavin and measuring fluorescence emissions with light scattering intensity, and using integrated alarming algorithms to differentiate between non-living and biological events. C-FLAPS instruments are very noisy to operate.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Amtech Aeronautical Limited. |
| Product Name |
| C-FLAPS |
| Detection Category |
| Biological; |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Fluorescence; |
| Application |
| Detection; Laboratory Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The C-FLAPS is a fluorescent laser aerodynamic particle sizing detector which uses the FLAPS III (3317) Fluorescence Aerosol Particle Sensor from TSI Incorporated. The C-FLAPS has been designed for military use and is employed as a referee device by the US Air Force at Eglin Air Force Base, US Army West Desert Test Center is Dugway, Utah, and at DRDC Suffield in Canada. The C-FLAPS operates by concentrating the particle stream, discriminating and eliminating particles outside of the 1-10 um range, using fluorescence excitation of NADH and Riboflavin and measuring fluorescence emissions with light scattering intensity, and using integrated alarming algorithms to differentiate between non-living and biological events. C-FLAPS instruments are very noisy to operate. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 22.4 x 28.7 x 15.4 in (57 x 73 x 39 cm) |
| Weight |
| >50 lbs.; 75 lbs (34 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 100 to 240 V AC |
| Noise Produced |
| Loud operation |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; MIL-STD-810F and MIL-STD-461E |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 40°C (32 to 105°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Every 5,000 hours of operation |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| 1. Clean Bug Screen (monthly) 2. Impactor Cleaned (monthly) 3. Concentrator Assembly Cleaned (monthly) 4. Flow Check of FLAPS III 3317- 5. Replace Blower Assembly (4 to 5 years) 6. Blow out Optics / Clean Nozzle (per every 20 hrs with heavy use) |
| Available Accessories |
| Yes |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| CBNET software |
| Communications Interface |
| 10BaseT Ethernet; Optional Spread-spectrum frequency-hopping, 902 MHz, 115Kbaud max, data rate, 32 km. max line of sight. |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $165,000.00 |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Bacteria, viruses, toxins |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 10 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 6 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| 15 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Software Control |
| Yes |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 15 ACPLA |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| User's Manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
