Itemiser® 3 Enhanced
The Itemiser® 3 Enhanced is a desktop detector that simultaneously analyzes positive and negative ions allowing for trace detection of explosives and narcotics. The Itemiser utilizes patented Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometry (ITMS®) technology. The ITMS technology incorporates a switching system that allows for millisecond alternating from positive to negative ion mode. Detection limits are in the picogram range. The Itemiser is fully portable and includes an on-board printer.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Rapiscan Systems |
| Product Name |
| Itemiser® 3 Enhanced |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometry ; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; Screening; Trace Analysis; Bulk Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Itemiser® 3 Enhanced is a desktop detector that simultaneously analyzes positive and negative ions allowing for trace detection of explosives and narcotics. The Itemiser utilizes patented Ion Trap Mobility Spectrometry (ITMS®) technology. The ITMS technology incorporates a switching system that allows for millisecond alternating from positive to negative ion mode. Detection limits are in the picogram range. The Itemiser is fully portable and includes an on-board printer. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Rapiscan - Itemiser 3 Enhanced.pdf; MRIGlobal - Itemiser 3 Enhanced.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| Display Opened: 19.8 x 18.9 x 14.9 in (50 x 48 x 37 cm) Display Closed: 18 x 18.9 x 7.1 in (46 x 48 x 18 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 26.5 lbs (12 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Lithium Battery; 100 to 120 V AC, 200 to 240 V AC, 47 to 63 Hz, 150 W max, 65W nominal. 11 to 18 V DC, 10 A max (cigarette lighter adapter included). Back-up battery: up to 60 minutes run-time daily. |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; swabs |
| Communications Interface |
| 2 USB 2.0 ports and Ethernet port. |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $45,200.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Estimate 10% of purchase price per year; + $850 for a 3 month consumable kit |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Explosives |
| TATP, peroxides, nitro-based compounds |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid;Liquid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| pg |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Surface Swab: False positive rate typically < 1% Air Samples: False positive rate typically < 0.11% |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 30 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 8 seconds |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Vendor claims sensitivity and selectivity of ITMS is approximately 10 to 100X better than IMS. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| On-site training included in purchase. Other training at manufacturer’s facility also available. |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency regulations due to 63Nickel source |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency regulations due to 63Nickel source. |
