Fido® X3
The FLIR Fido X3 is a handheld explosives trace detector. It uses FLIR TrueTrace™ detection technology to identify military, commercial, homemade, and liquid explosive threats by class collected from surfaces (particulate) and from in bottles (vapor). With a magnesium case and splash-proof seal, its rugged design meets rigorous MIL-STD-810G and IP54 specifications. It starts from cold in five minutes and has a battery that lasts up to eight hours. With clear-down measured in seconds, operators spend more time sampling and less time waiting. Fido X3 expedites on-site decision making with ten-second threat reporting via intuitive, go/no-go alarms. Training can be completed in 30 minutes, further minimizing the impact on day-to-day operations and costs.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Teledyne FLIR Detection, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Fido® X3 |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Amplifying Fluorescence Polymers; TrueTrace Multiplexed Luminescence; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Screening; Trace Analysis; Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The FLIR Fido X3 is a handheld explosives trace detector. It uses FLIR TrueTrace™ detection technology to identify military, commercial, homemade, and liquid explosive threats by class collected from surfaces (particulate) and from in bottles (vapor). With a magnesium case and splash-proof seal, its rugged design meets rigorous MIL-STD-810G and IP54 specifications. It starts from cold in five minutes and has a battery that lasts up to eight hours. With clear-down measured in seconds, operators spend more time sampling and less time waiting. Fido X3 expedites on-site decision making with ten-second threat reporting via intuitive, go/no-go alarms. Training can be completed in 30 minutes, further minimizing the impact on day-to-day operations and costs. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2013 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 14.5 x 4.5 x 2.75 in (36.8 x 11.4 x 7 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 Lbs.; 3.0 Lbs. (1.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Lithium Battery; Swappable lithium ion battery (8 hrs./charge) -AC Input:100 to 240 V, and a 50 to 60 Hz wall adapter |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Dust; Waterproof/Resistant; Vibration/Shock; MILSTD 810g tested, 1-meter drop tested, IP54 Rated for dust and water |
| Operating Conditions |
| -10 to 55°C (14 to 131°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Sensing elements and sampling swipes |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Regular cleaning |
| Available Accessories |
| Military kit includes: Day bag, MOLLE clip, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries (2), battery charger, AC power adapter, USB cable, spare inlet tip, M.E. Vapor Reference Standards (2), M.E. Reference Standards (2), Fido® Analyst Software CD-ROM with Operator Manual, and consumables starter kit {Sensing Elements (2 boxes) and Sampling Swipes (4 boxes)} in a custom hard case for transport and storage. -Robot and attachment: For use in scouting unsecured environments. Robots available through FLIR include: Talon, Marcbot, and Packbot, sold separately. |
| Communications Interface |
| USB, Wi-Fi (optional) |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 5+ Years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $23,000.00 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Three detection targets: Military, Nitrate, and Peroxide |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid; Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 5 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 10 seconds |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes, Visual, Sonic, and Haptic Feedback (User Selectable) |
| Software Control |
| Data is streamed real time to an on-board computer in both visual and audio formats. Data may or may not be stored on the Fido® system depending on whether a robot system is used and which robot system is used. When purchased and used in a stand-alone capacity, the system stores data onboard the instrument. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Vendor training at vendor facility, and customer on-site training available |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s Manual, Maintenance Manual, Administrators Manual |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes, via Wi-Fi |
| Warranties |
| 1 year factory warranty. Extended warranties and assurance plans are also available. |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; Controlled for export under US Department of Commerce (DOC), Export Administration Regulations (EAR). U.S. Government authorization may be required. |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
| Data File Type Format |
| .Fido, .csv, .pdf |
