CBEx 1064
Handheld Raman spectrometer with 1064 nm excitation laser for non-contact analysis of liquids, gels, powders, and solids (with optional Point and Shoot Accessory). Analysis time is typically less than 20 seconds (dependent on the Raman cross-section of the material). The 1064 nm excitation frequency greatly reduces fluorescence interference versus 785 nm Raman systems, although analysis times are generally longer. Identifies chemicals via comparison to on-board library of reference spectra. Utilizes Orbital Raster Scanning (ORS), in which the excitation laser scans over a wide sample area. The vendor claims that ORS 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 1064 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Bulk analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Handheld Raman spectrometer with 1064 nm excitation laser for non-contact analysis of liquids, gels, powders, and solids (with optional Point and Shoot Accessory). Analysis time is typically less than 20 seconds (dependent on the Raman cross-section of the material). The 1064 nm excitation frequency greatly reduces fluorescence interference versus 785 nm Raman systems, although analysis times are generally longer. Identifies chemicals via comparison to on-board library of reference spectra. Utilizes Orbital Raster Scanning (ORS), in which the excitation laser scans over a wide sample area. The vendor claims that ORS 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 |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 4.5 x 3.125 x 2.25in (114 x 79 x 57 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 27 oz (773 g) |
| Power Requirements |
| Alkaline Battery; 4 AA batteries; 4 hour operational time |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 40 °C (-4 to 104 °F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; 2 mL vials |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Calibration Schedule |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| None |
| 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 |
| Not Specified |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| No routine maintenance required |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Not Specified |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Not Specified |
| Number of Library Entries |
| Not Specified |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field and create custom searchable libraries |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| % |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Materials that fluoresce; 1064 nm excitation laser greatly reduces fluorescence interference versus 785 nm Raman spectrometer systems. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 20 seconds |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; Dependent on Raman cross section of material being analyzed. |
| Total Run Time |
| Not Specified |
| Alarm Capability |
| No |
| 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; 1064 nm excitation laser, 400 mW, 300 mW at sample. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Not Specified |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| Not Specified |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Not Specified |
| Approved Vendors |
| Snowy Range Instruments (OEM) |
| Data File Type Format |
| spc, ASCII x,y table, LIB (proprietary format) |
