CBEx
CBEx is a handheld Raman spectrometer with 785 nm excitation laser for non-contact analysis of liquids, gels, powders, and solids (with optional Point and Shoot Accessory). It uses Raster Orbital Scanning (ROS), in which the excitation laser scans over a wide sample area. The vendor claims that ROS improves spectral quality from inhomogeneous and irregularly shaped samples, and minimizes heating and potential detonation of energetic materials.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Snowy Range Instruments |
| Product Name |
| CBEx |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Bulk analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| CBEx is a handheld Raman spectrometer with 785 nm excitation laser for non-contact analysis of liquids, gels, powders, and solids (with optional Point and Shoot Accessory). It uses Raster Orbital Scanning (ROS), in which the excitation laser scans over a wide sample area. The vendor claims that ROS improves spectral quality from inhomogeneous and irregularly shaped samples, and minimizes heating and potential detonation of energetic materials. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2013 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal hands-on experience |
| Dimensions |
| 3.6 x 2.80 x 1.5in (91 x 71 x 38 mm) |
| Weight |
| <1 lb.; 11.75 oz (334 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| Alkaline Battery; 2 AA batteries (11 hours) |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; 2 mL vials |
| Available Accessories |
| Point-and-Shoot accessory for solid sampling |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Instrument control and library build capability via laptop software |
| Communications Interface |
| microUSB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $16,000.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Not Specified |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Number of Library Entries |
| 500 (approximate) |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets to detector with support |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Bulk; mg; g |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Fluorescence |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); < 20 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| < 1 minute |
| Software Control |
| Yes |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| 400-2300 cm-1 spectral range; 12-14 cm-1 resolution; 2048-element CCD array; 8 mm working distance and 2.5 mm interrogation area; 785 nm excitation laser, 100 mW, 70 mW at sample |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Not Specified |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| Not Specified |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
| Approved Vendors |
| Snowy Range Instruments (OEM), Ocean Optics (sold as "IDRaman mini"), Smiths Detection (sold as "ACE-ID" ruggedized version) |
| Data File Type Format |
| spc, ASCII x,y table, LIB (proprietary format) |
