MT Explorer 50
The MT Explorer 50 (MT50) is a portable, field deployable 3-D ion trap mass spectrometer, developed to provide laboratory-level analysis in the field and designed for easy disassembly. Its atmospheric pressure inlet makes it easy to switch between a variety of sources such as ESI, AP MALDI, Direct Sampling (DS)-APCI (Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization) and (DS)-sESI (Secondary electrospray) ion sources.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| MassTech |
| Product Name |
| MT Explorer 50 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Ion Trap Mass Spectrometry; |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Trace Analysis; Screening; Emergency Response; |
| Product Model Number |
| MT50 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The MT Explorer 50 (MT50) is a portable, field deployable 3-D ion trap mass spectrometer, developed to provide laboratory-level analysis in the field and designed for easy disassembly. Its atmospheric pressure inlet makes it easy to switch between a variety of sources such as ESI, AP MALDI, Direct Sampling (DS)-APCI (Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization) and (DS)-sESI (Secondary electrospray) ion sources. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| May 2012 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: MRIGlobal - MT Explorer 50.pdf; MassTech-Explorer 50.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 12 x 17 x 20 in (30 x 43 x 51 cm) |
| Weight |
| >50 lbs.; 77 lbs (35 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 115, 220 V AC and/or 28 V DC |
| Transportability |
| Person-portable |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 15 to 30 °C (59 to 86°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Metal Hydride (MH) cartriges |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| MH cartridge needs to be recharged with water every 3 to 4 weeks. User can perform all necessary maintenance. |
| Available Accessories |
| Ion Sources available: ESI, nanoESI, APCI, secondary ESI, AP-MALDI, DART |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Laptop, Modas software |
| Communications Interface |
| Ethernet |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $100,000.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Bacillus Globigii spores |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Adaptability |
| Yes |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| pg; ng; |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 5 to 30 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| Minutes |
| Software Control |
| PC |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Mass Range: 35-2000 Da
Scan rate: 1,000 to 8,000 Da/sec
Resolution: <0.5 Da @ 2,000 Da & 4,000 Da/sec
Mass Accuracy: <0.25 Da;
Runs in both positive and negative ion modes. Sampling: Air intake, Thermal desorption port (with DART ion source) |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes, 1 day |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator's manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year limited |
| Data File Type Format |
| ASCII, mzML, Proprietary MTD format |
