RoadRunner
RoadRunner is a handheld, battery operated device for the detection of explosives and narcotics. It is a dual-mode detector capable to accept vapor samples and swab samples as well, which increases flexibility. As standard, RoadRunner offers both swab and vapor mode sampling.
Availability: Commercially Available
Manufacturer |
| Bruker Corporation |
Product Name |
| RoadRunner |
Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
Detection Method |
| Ion Mobility Spectrometry; |
Application |
| Emergency Response; Detection; |
Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
Product Synopsis |
| RoadRunner is a handheld, battery operated device for the detection of explosives and narcotics. It is a dual-mode detector capable to accept vapor samples and swab samples as well, which increases flexibility. As standard, RoadRunner offers both swab and vapor mode sampling. |
Availability |
| Commercially Available |
Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
Market Entry Date |
| 2017 |
User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
Dimensions |
| 13 x 13 x 5 in (330 x 340 x 130 mm) |
Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 7.7 Lbs. (3.5 kg), including battery |
Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Rechargeable, hot-swappable; 19V DC (±10%) 90W max (4 hours) |
Noise Produced |
| Negligible |
Transportability |
| Handheld |
Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; drop sensitive, Etac certification, IP42 |
Operating Conditions |
| 0 to 40°C (32 to 104°F), < 90% RH, noncondensing |
Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Sampling strips, confidence sample, Dust filter, dust filter intake, calibrant |
Calibration Schedule |
| Automatic continuous self-calibration |
Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Self-cleans |
Available Accessories |
| Bruker service contracts; Off-line data analysis packages; Sampling wand; Telescopic extension to sampling wand; Nitrile gloves (pack of 100) |
Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC; Bruker acclaimed “Traffic Light” software |
Communications Interface |
| 10/100 Base-T, RJ45; USB 2.0, Type A. |
Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
Unit Cost |
| $30,000.00 |
Maintenance Cost |
| < $1,000 per year |
Tested For Chemical Agents |
| No |
Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| No |
Tested For Explosives |
| Pentaerythritol tetranitrate (PETN), Cyclotrimethylenetrinitramine / Hexogen (RDX), Trinitrotoluene (TNT), Ammonium Nitrate (NIT), Urea Nitrate (NIT), Triacetone triperoxide (TATP), Hexamethylene triperoxide diamine (HMTD), Nitroglycerine (NG), 2,4,6-Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine / Tetryl (TET), 2,3-dimethyl-2,3-dinitrobutane (DMNB), Black powder (BP), Ethylene glycol dinitrate (EGDN), 2,4-Dinitrotoluene (DNT) |
Tested For Narcotics |
| Cocaine (COC), Methamphetamine (METH), 3,6-Diacetylmorphine (Heroin) (HER), delta9-Tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), 3,4-Methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), 3,4-Methylenedioxy-N-methylamphetamine (MDMA), Lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD), fentanyl, carfentanil, sufentanil, alfentanil, remifentanil, ketamine, lorazepam, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, U-47700 |
Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
Adaptability |
| Yes; manufacturer can add new targets to detector |
Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Solid |
Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| µg; trace |
Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 30 minutes |
Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; 10 seconds to 1 minute |
Total Run Time |
| < 2 minutes |
Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
Software Control |
| Yes |
Other Operational Parameters |
| Non-radioactive High Energy Photo Ionization source |
Training Required |
| <1 day training |
Training Available |
| Yes, 1 day at manufacturer facility |
Manuals Available |
| Operator's Manual, Maintenance manual |
Warranties |
| Yes |