HAPSITE® Viper Chemical Identification System
HAPSITE Viper Chemical Identification System is a vehicle-based gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) that allows personnel to avoid direct exposure while sampling semi-volatile and volatile chemical warfare agents. Samples are collected from the vehicle via the HAPSITE 267 Surface Sampler.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| INFICON |
| Product Name |
| HAPSITE® Viper Chemical Identification System |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Gas Chromatography; Quadrupole Mass Spectrometry; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; Screening; Bulk Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| HAPSITE Viper Chemical Identification System is a vehicle-based gas chromatograph/mass spectrometer (GC/MS) that allows personnel to avoid direct exposure while sampling semi-volatile and volatile chemical warfare agents. Samples are collected from the vehicle via the HAPSITE 267 Surface Sampler. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 18 × 17 × 7 in (460 x 430 x 190 mm) |
| 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 |
| Mounted |
| 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. |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Yes, with internal, removable gas canister |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Neg pump and ion pump |
| 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. |
| Unit Cost |
| $300,000.00 |
| 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 |
| Adaptability |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| 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 |
| 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; Direct real-time sampling; Thermal desorption GC/MS; Sample Loop GC/MS |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes. Recommend 1-week training; available on-site or at factory. |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 2 years |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Compressed gas cylinders must be shipped ground only according to IATA restrictions. |
