HAPSITE® ER Chemical Identification System
The HAPSITE® ER is a person-portable Gas Chromatograph/Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) capable of identifying and quantifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs), toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), toxic industrial materials (TIMs), chemical warfare agents (CWAs), and select semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). The HAPSITE ER can sample vapors directly in real time (MS only) or via an internal sample concentrator in GC/MS mode. The ER system has three sample introduction accessories: hand probe, TD tubes, and SPME. Mass spectra can be searched against the on-board NIST MS library and quantitative results of GC/MS data can be produced using the on-board target compound analysis software.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| INFICON |
| Product Name |
| HAPSITE® ER Chemical Identification System |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; Chromatography; |
| Detection Method |
| Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry; Gas Chromatography; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; Screening; Bulk Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The HAPSITE® ER is a person-portable Gas Chromatograph/Quadrupole Mass Spectrometer (GC/MS) capable of identifying and quantifying volatile organic compounds (VOCs), toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), toxic industrial materials (TIMs), chemical warfare agents (CWAs), and select semi-volatile organic compounds (SVOCs). The HAPSITE ER can sample vapors directly in real time (MS only) or via an internal sample concentrator in GC/MS mode. The ER system has three sample introduction accessories: hand probe, TD tubes, and SPME. Mass spectra can be searched against the on-board NIST MS library and quantitative results of GC/MS data can be produced using the on-board target compound analysis software. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Hands-on experience, DoD |
| Dimensions |
| 18 x 17 x 7 in (46 x 43 x 18 cm) |
| Weight |
| <50 lbs.; 42 lbs (19 kg) with battery |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; NiMH Battery; 24 V DC ±2%, 250 mV ripple, 80 watts maximum |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; sealed to withstand decon |
| Operating Conditions |
| 5 to 45°C (41 to 113°F) |
| Consumables |
| >$1,000/year; GC column, getter pump, ionizer. Requires carrier and internal standard gases in custom canisters; only available from manufacturer. |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Gases |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Yes, with internal, removable gas canister |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Neg pump and ion pump |
| Available Accessories |
| Headspace Sampling System; Thermal Desorber Sampling System; Solid Phase Microextraction (SPME) Sampling System |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Ruggedized laptop is standard |
| Communications Interface |
| Ethernet interface to PC or laptop. On-board GPS; records time and location of sample data files. GPS can be easily disconnected. USB Port. 802.11G wireless. |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 10+ years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $130,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| $5,000 per year |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| All G agents, VX, RVX, HD |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Number of Library Entries |
| NIST Library Loaded |
| Adaptability |
| Yes, user can add new targets to detector with support using PC software |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppb; ppm |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| GC/MS is highly selective for volatile and semivolatile organic compounds when used by a skilled operator. Low false positive/negative rates for target analytes. False IDs are more likely for unknowns (nontargets) since GC retention times cannot be compared to reference RTs. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 15 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; >15 minutes; Real-time in MS Only mode, 5 to 25 minutes in GC/MS mode |
| Total Run Time |
| 5 to 15 Minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual |
| Software Control |
| Stand-alone and PC control. On-board 10 GB hard drive. |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Optional Service Module (turbopump) for extended use applications; Thermal desorption GC/MS; Sample Loop GC/MS;Headspace Sampling (Purge and Trap) |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes. Recommend 1-week training; available on-site or at factory. |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 2 year parts warranty |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Compressed gas cylinders must be shipped ground only according to IATA restrictions. |
| Data File Type Format |
| HPS |
