Resource Effective BioIdentification System (REBS)
REBS is a rugged, battery-powered system capable of autonomous and continuous use with operating costs of less than $1 per day per unit and assay costs of just $0.04 per sample. REBS relies on a combination of patented aerosol collection and optical spectroscopy to detect hundreds of threats ranging from bacteria, viruses and toxins to aerosolized chemicals, and even mixed threats.
Availability: Commercially Available
solutions@battelle.org
+1 800 201 2011
505 King Avenue
Columbus, Ohio 43201
www.battelle.org
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| Manufacturer |
| Battelle |
| Product Name |
| Resource Effective BioIdentification System (REBS) |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Microscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Detection; Emergency Response; Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| REBS is a rugged, battery-powered system capable of autonomous and continuous use with operating costs of less than $1 per day per unit and assay costs of just $0.04 per sample. REBS relies on a combination of patented aerosol collection and optical spectroscopy to detect hundreds of threats ranging from bacteria, viruses and toxins to aerosolized chemicals, and even mixed threats. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2014 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: MRIGlobal - REBS.pdf; Battelle-REBS2.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 18 x 12 x 12 in (46 x 30 x 30 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 35 lbs (15.9 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Batteries BA-2590 (internal), BA-5590 (external) for 30 days of autonomous operation; Voltage input 24–28 VDC, 110–240 VAC 50–60 Hz |
| Transportability |
| Mounted |
| Ruggedness |
| None |
| Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 50°C (32 to 122°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year |
| Available Accessories |
| Optional liquid-sample processing mode is available for analysis of aqueous solutions. GPS (MGRS, Lat/Long optional) |
| Communications Interface |
| RJ-45 Ethernet 900MHz RF wireless; Ethernet bridge frequency hopping; 903.xx MHz; 128-bit AES encryption; GPS; Meteorological sensor (wind speed, temperature, humidity) |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 18 hour battery life |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Amenable based on technology |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Bacillus anthracis-Ames, Sterne; Bacillus globigii; Bacillus thuringiensis-Kurstaki and ATCC 9727; Bacillus cereus-ATCC 14579; Brucella suis; Burkholderia mallei; Burkholderia pseudomallei; Yersinia pestis- Kim, Nairobi, CO92; Erwinia herbicola |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Escherichia coli; Francisella tularensis; Botulinum toxoid; Ovalbumin grade III and V; Bovine serum albumin; MS2 bacteriophage; T3 bacteriophage; Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis-Trinidad; Vaccinia |
| Number of Library Entries |
| 100+ biological |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| cfu/mL; Bulk; mg; g; % |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Demonstrated zero False Alarm Rates in actual environmental testing |
| False Positive Rates |
| 0.001% |
| False Negative Rates |
| Low |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 15 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| >15 minutes |
| Total Run Time |
| 20 to 30 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and Visual |
| Software Control |
| Yes |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Operating cost ~$1 per day. Sensitivity of under 25 ACPL. |
| Training Required |
| <1 week training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
