TAC-BIO® 2
The TACBIO Generation II (TACBIO 2) is a biological aerosol sensor designed for continuous ambient air monitoring that can warn of potential biological attacks. The instrument samples air at 1.0 liter per minute through an inlet port, designed to accept particles 10 µm or less. The TACBIO®2 uses a UV-LED light source, with a wavelength of 275nm, to illuminate aerosol particles. Particle fluorescence and elastic scattering are measured and used by the TACBIO 2 algorithms to determine the presence of biological particles.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| CCDC-CBC |
| Product Name |
| TAC-BIO® 2 |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Fluorescence; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; |
| Product Model Number |
| 7000-168-200 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The TACBIO Generation II (TACBIO 2) is a biological aerosol sensor designed for continuous ambient air monitoring that can warn of potential biological attacks. The instrument samples air at 1.0 liter per minute through an inlet port, designed to accept particles 10 µm or less. The TACBIO®2 uses a UV-LED light source, with a wavelength of 275nm, to illuminate aerosol particles. Particle fluorescence and elastic scattering are measured and used by the TACBIO 2 algorithms to determine the presence of biological particles. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2010 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Edgewood -TACBIO.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 12.5 x 6 x 8 in (31.8 x 15.2 x 20.3 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 3 lb (3 oz) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; 24 VDC/Battery, 9 W |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; MIL-SPEC or IP67 |
| Operating Conditions |
| -15 to 45°C (5 to 113°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Communications Interface |
| Windows software for setup and monitoring; RS-232 or wireless |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $33,334.00 |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Bacteria, bacterial spores, viruses, toxins |
| Sample Introduction |
| Aerosol |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| LOD in the 100-300 ACPLA range |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute |
| Total Run Time |
| > 1 minute |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Particles 10 µm or less, wavelength of 275nm |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Approved Vendors |
| Research International, Inc. |
| Data File Type Format |
| Removable SD data card-5 year capacity |
