JUNO™
The JUNO® hand-held chemical agent detector is capable of detecting, identifying, quantifying and alerting the user to the presence of selected chemical warfare agents and toxic chemical vapors. The JUNO™ will detect at miosis levels.
Availability: Commercially Available: >90 days for delivery
| Manufacturer |
| Chemring Detection Systems |
| Product Name |
| JUNO™ |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Spectrometry; |
| Detection Method |
| Differential Ion Mobility Spectrometry (DMS); |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; Screening; Trace Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The JUNO® hand-held chemical agent detector is capable of detecting, identifying, quantifying and alerting the user to the presence of selected chemical warfare agents and toxic chemical vapors. The JUNO™ will detect at miosis levels. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available: >90 days for delivery |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2010 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Hands-on Experience |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: datasheet-junomar-2021v1.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 8.4 x 4.0 x 2.2 in (21.4 x 10.2 x 5.6 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 2 lbs (.9 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Supported batteries: BA-5800A/U, B-2800, Type-5380 External power: 9 to 12 VDC (8 hours) |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; MIL-STD-810 |
| Operating Conditions |
| –30 to 50°C (–22 to 122°F); 5 to 100% RH (non-condensing) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Sieve (1,500 to 2,000 hrs) |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Annually |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Repacking of the sieves, every 2,000 hours. |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Vehicle or fixed-site installation hardware |
| Communications Interface |
| Command control communications, computer interface, and networking capability |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 10 years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $11,000.00 |
| Maintenance Cost |
| Minimal |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| VX, GA, GB, GD, GF, HD, L, HN3, AC (HCN), CK (CNCI) |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Cl2, H2S, HNO3, HF, SO2, HCI, NH3 |
| Number of Library Entries |
| Agents and TICs as listed |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ppt |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Not affected by common battlefield vapors, but the possibility of false alarms increases as sensitivity is increased. Sensitivity is affected by humidity. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 2 to 3 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds); 10 to 60 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| < 5 minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| PC, remote |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Two operational parameters: Detector Mode (IDLH) and Monitor Mode (sub-miosis level) |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator and unit maintenance manual; direct support, and general support maintenance manual |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes; Subject to EAR parts 730-774 |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Agency regulations due to 63Ni source |
