ATHINA® Detector Collector Series
ATHINA® Detector Collectors are an integrated particle detection and collection system that provides early warning of biological threats in homeland security, public health, and military applications. They contain a continuously operating detector which triggers a collector and can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications. The improved TAC-BIO technology was originally developed by the US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center who used ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UVLEDs) for reagent-less detection of airborne biological particles.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Chemring Detection Systems |
| Product Name |
| ATHINA® Detector Collector Series |
| Detection Category |
| Biological |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular; |
| Detection Method |
| Fluorescence; |
| Application |
| Forensics;Emergency Response; |
| Product Model Number |
| DC100, DC200 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| ATHINA® Detector Collectors are an integrated particle detection and collection system that provides early warning of biological threats in homeland security, public health, and military applications. They contain a continuously operating detector which triggers a collector and can be used in both indoor and outdoor applications. The improved TAC-BIO technology was originally developed by the US Army Edgewood Chemical Biological Center who used ultraviolet light emitting diodes (UVLEDs) for reagent-less detection of airborne biological particles. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| DC100: 13 x 9 x 7 in (33 x 23 x 18 cm)
DC200: 18 x 18 x 18 in (45.7 x 45.7 x 45.7 cm) |
| Weight |
| <50 lbs.; DC100: 14 lbs (6.35 kg); DC200: 45 lbs (20.4 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; DC100: Power consumption 18 Watts (24 hours).
Can be operated from vehicle or infrastructure power.
DC200: 110/240 VAC (12+ hours) |
| Transportability |
| Person-Portable |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock;
DC100: IP66
DC200: MIL-STD-810, IP66 |
| Operating Conditions |
| -10 to 50 °C (14 to 122°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; Electret Filer with elutor fluid and sample cup (for collection); none for detection |
| Solvents/Reagents |
| None |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| LCD with membrane keypad; integrated web server;
Mapping and Control Software Interface |
| Communications Interface |
| Ethernet, USB, Internal Flash |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Aerosolized Bacteria, Bacterial Spores, Viruses, Toxins |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Aerosolized Bacteria, Bacterial Spores, Viruses, Toxins |
| Adaptability |
| No; cannot detect or add new targets |
| Sample Introduction |
| Biological Sample; Aerosol |
| False Positive Rates |
| Less than one false alarm every 168 hours |
| False Negative Rates |
| Less than one false alarm every 168 hours |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 2 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <5 minutes; 90 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| Continuous |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Detector Flow Rate 2.4 liters per minute (adjustable). Sample size 6 mL.< 200 ppl; 1-10 micron aerosol particle sizing |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
