Guardion 7
The Guardion 7 was a portable GC-TMS that featured a low thermal mass capillary gas chromatograph with high-speed temperature programming and a miniature toroidal ion trap mass spectrometer with a mass range from 50 to 500 Daltons. It was originally designed and built by Torion technologies, which was acquired by Perkin Elmer in August 2015. It has been replaced by the Torion T-9 sold by Perkin Elmer.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
+1 801 705 6613
796 East Utah Valley Drive Suite 200
American Fork, UT 84003
USA
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www.torion.com
| Manufacturer |
| Torion Technologies, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Guardion 7 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry;Chromatography; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry;Gas Chromatography; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The Guardion 7 was a portable GC-TMS that featured a low thermal mass capillary gas chromatograph with high-speed temperature programming and a miniature toroidal ion trap mass spectrometer with a mass range from 50 to 500 Daltons. It was originally designed and built by Torion technologies, which was acquired by Perkin Elmer in August 2015. It has been replaced by the Torion T-9 sold by Perkin Elmer. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| ~2012 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal Experience |
| Dimensions |
| 18.5 x 14 x 7 in (47 x 36 x 18 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 28 lbs (12.7 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; |
| Noise Produced |
| Minimal |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; sealed to withstand decon |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Helium cylinders, extraction syringe |
| Calibration Schedule |
| On board and performed by the user |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Cleaning of the mass spec, injecter seals and other maintenance can be performed by the user and a training class is offered by the manufacturer. |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Laptop is optional item. Ion signature software is included with the instrument for $8,000 |
| Communications Interface |
| CF card, Ethernet |
| Expected Operational Life |
| >10 years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $55,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Column changes may be needed every 3 to 6 mo (depending on amount of use) for about $1,000 per column. |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Other hazardous substances, can test for contaminants in water |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| 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) |
| 2.5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; 2.5 minutes or less |
| Total Run Time |
| ~5 minutes |
| Software Control |
| On-board or remote via PC |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes, including specialized training for advanced use. |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year parts only. Extended warranties are available |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Compressed gas cylinders must be shipped according to IATA restrictions. |
| Approved Vendors |
| Smiths Detection |
| Data File Type Format |
| .cdf; .res |
