ChemRAE
The ChemRAE is a multigas sensor based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) technology. It is designed to detect Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). This product is an OEM version of the Environics ChemPro 100.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Honeywell Analytics |
| Product Name |
| ChemRAE |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometry; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The ChemRAE is a multigas sensor based on Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) technology. It is designed to detect Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and toxic industrial chemicals (TICs). This product is an OEM version of the Environics ChemPro 100. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 9.4 x 3.2 x 1.6 in (24 x 8 x 4 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 Lbs.; 24.7 oz. (700 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Li-ion battery provides 8 to 10 hr. of operation. 4-hour recharge. 110 to 250 V AC power adapter supplied with unit. |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| Designed to be used in harsh environments. Can withstand decon. |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Verification standard. |
| Calibration Schedule |
| No, but unit should be tested against the verification standard before each use. |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| No user repairs. Replace pump module after 3,000 operating hours. |
| Communications Interface |
| RS-232 adapter |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $15,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Replacing inlet filter on the average of every 6 mo. Sieve packs cost $1,000 to $1,500 and are susceptible to ruin by overexposure to chemical. |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| GA, GB, GD, GF, VX, , HD, HN-1, L Tested by Finnish Defense Forces Research Center |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| NH3, CS2, Cl2, HCl, HCN, H2S |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| CK, acrylonitrile, methylmethacrylate, ethyl acetate, toluene diisocyanate, ETOX, acetic acid, methanol, toluene, acetaldehyde, acetone, ethanol, isobutanol, isopropanol, MTBE, acetonitrile, methyl mercaptan. |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; manufacturer can add new targets to detector |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppm |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Comparable to other IMS. Unit can false alarm in the presence of cleaning fluids and some organic vapors such as diesel fuel, smoke, etc. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Usually less than 3 minutes (temperature dependent) |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); < 10 seconds |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and Visual |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Data logger feature. Concentration trend indicator. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Vendor training available at additional cost |
| 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. |
