CHAMELEON Armband Kits
The Chameleon is a wearable colorimetric chemical threat detector in an armband form factor. The armband has room for up to 10 colorimetric indicating cassettes that can detect a variety of threats. Pre-configured kits are available for HazMat, clan-meth lab and chemical suicide situations. Toxic chemicals in air are identified with a color system. If half of the sensor changes color, the chemical is present. The Chameleon can be worn on the forearm, upper arm or leg for hands-free detection of gases and vapors. The adjustable band with Velcro closure expands for wear outside most turnout gear or Level A suits. To use, the cassettes are inserted into the band, the band is attached to the arm or leg, and the user looks for a change in color of any of the cassette windows.
The Chameleon is designed to meet U.S. Marine Corps requirements, and features a rugged design for use in excessively hot and cold conditions and in wet or dry environments. It can be submerged in water for up to one hour.
Availability: Commercially Available
+1 800 808 2234
2557 Production Road
Virginia Beach, VA 23454
USA
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| Manufacturer |
| Morphix Technologies |
| Product Name |
| CHAMELEON Armband Kits |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Bulk Analysis; Trace Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Chameleon is a wearable colorimetric chemical threat detector in an armband form factor. The armband has room for up to 10 colorimetric indicating cassettes that can detect a variety of threats. Pre-configured kits are available for HazMat, clan-meth lab and chemical suicide situations. Toxic chemicals in air are identified with a color system. If half of the sensor changes color, the chemical is present. The Chameleon can be worn on the forearm, upper arm or leg for hands-free detection of gases and vapors. The adjustable band with Velcro closure expands for wear outside most turnout gear or Level A suits. To use, the cassettes are inserted into the band, the band is attached to the arm or leg, and the user looks for a change in color of any of the cassette windows.
The Chameleon is designed to meet U.S. Marine Corps requirements, and features a rugged design for use in excessively hot and cold conditions and in wet or dry environments. It can be submerged in water for up to one hour. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 4 in (10.6 cm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 2 oz (56.7 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
| Operating Conditions |
| -30 to 50 ºC (-22 to 122 ºF), 20 to 100% RH |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Cassettes |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year; Cassettes: 6 months to 24 months |
| Unit Cost |
| $345.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Cassette replacement ($150 for a box of 50) |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Chlorine, phosgene |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Ammonia, hydrogen sulfide, iodine, low pH (acid), high pH (base), phosphine, chlorine/fluorine, sulfur dioxide, and phosgene |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Known interferences for each cassette are listed in the cassette operating instructions. Example: interferences for the ammonia cassette include hydrazine, 1,1-dimethylhydrazine, methylamine and allylamine, which will cause a false positive reading. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 30 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes; <5 minutes; Sensitivity at PEL concentration: < 30 min Sensitivity at one-half IDLH concentration: < 5 min Cassette service life: 24 hours from insertion into armband |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual Alarm (color change) |
| Training Required |
| <1 hour training |
| Training Available |
| Training DVD |
| Manuals Available |
| Operation Manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
