Spot.On.ID™
Portable TLC analysis for field and laboratory. The Spot.On.ID™ analyzes forensic and environmental samples to detect and identify explosives, illicit drugs, insecticides, pesticides and other targets in samples taken from surfaces, liquids and solids. Suitable for bulk or trace detection. To use, the sample is taken with the Spotter by rubbing a surface or the suspicious material; then the spotter spots the coded “TLC plate” to start the analysis process. The sampler itself can be analyzed later in the lab because remnants of the original sample will be on the sample tip; also, the TLC plate can be saved for later analysis in the lab.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Field Forensics, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| Spot.On.ID™ |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Colorimetric; |
| Detection Method |
| Colorimetric; |
| Application |
| Screening;Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Portable TLC analysis for field and laboratory. The Spot.On.ID™ analyzes forensic and environmental samples to detect and identify explosives, illicit drugs, insecticides, pesticides and other targets in samples taken from surfaces, liquids and solids. Suitable for bulk or trace detection. To use, the sample is taken with the Spotter by rubbing a surface or the suspicious material; then the spotter spots the coded “TLC plate” to start the analysis process. The sampler itself can be analyzed later in the lab because remnants of the original sample will be on the sample tip; also, the TLC plate can be saved for later analysis in the lab. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2014 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Field Forensics - SpotOnID.pdf; |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 10-30 lbs |
| Power Requirements |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Single use item |
| Shelf Life |
| <1 year |
| Unit Cost |
| $3,000.00 |
| Tested For Explosives |
| RDX, PETN, TNT, ammonium nitrate |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Heroin, fentanyl, synthetic cannabinoids |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid;Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Immediate |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| Seconds |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| TLC test can be saved for further lab testing. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| No |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| No |
| Warranties |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
