ELITE Test Kit Series
The E.L.I.T.E. Explosives Detection Kits are a colorimetric detection system that can be used to detect energetic and related materials at the trace level. It uses a kit-incorporated swab to collect the sample and a series of premixed solutions that the user breaks sequentially. Three unique products are currently available: the EL100 for nitrogen-based explosives, the EL230 for peroxide and chlorate-based explosives, and the CHL/PCHL kit for chlorate/perchlorate-based explosives. The EL 1002-XC (shown in the photo above) includes all three individual kits.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Field Forensics, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| ELITE Test Kit Series |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Screening; Bulk Analysis; Trace Analysis; Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The E.L.I.T.E. Explosives Detection Kits are a colorimetric detection system that can be used to detect energetic and related materials at the trace level. It uses a kit-incorporated swab to collect the sample and a series of premixed solutions that the user breaks sequentially. Three unique products are currently available: the EL100 for nitrogen-based explosives, the EL230 for peroxide and chlorate-based explosives, and the CHL/PCHL kit for chlorate/perchlorate-based explosives. The EL 1002-XC (shown in the photo above) includes all three individual kits. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| May 2010 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| The EL100 is currently in use with TSA, the FBI, US and other NATO forces as well as police and security agencies around the world. It is also used by commercial security for the protection of power plants, cruise lines, and public transportation |
| Dimensions |
| 4 x 8 x 3 in (102 x 204 x 77 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 2.3 kg |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; 12V DC via car adaptor or rechargeable batteries |
| Transportability |
| Pocket Size |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; |
| Operating Conditions |
| -32 to 43°C (0 to 110°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Kit reagents |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| Yes |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 18 months |
| Shelf Life |
| <5 years; 18 months |
| Unit Cost |
| $740.00 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| AN, CAN, TNT, RDX, HMX, PETN, EGDN, all nitrate, peroxide, chlorates and perchlorate based explosives |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| < 2 minutes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Kit instructions |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| None |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
