THREATSCAN
The THREATSCAN is a small benchtop system, using patented HF-QCM nanotechnology sensors detecting and identifying materials including military, plastic, Home-Made Explosives (HME’s), narcotics and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Trace particles sample collection and a surface swipe of trace particles with sampling swabs. Vapor sample collection with a portable and battery-operated Vapor Sampler; supplied with two types of sampling probes and a DC charger.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| MS Technologies Inc. |
| Product Name |
| THREATSCAN |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives; |
| Detection Principle |
| Sensors; |
| Detection Method |
| High Frequency Quartz Crystal Microbalance; |
| Application |
| Bulk Analysis;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument; |
| Product Synopsis |
| The THREATSCAN is a small benchtop system, using patented HF-QCM nanotechnology sensors detecting and identifying materials including military, plastic, Home-Made Explosives (HME’s), narcotics and synthetic opioids such as fentanyl. Trace particles sample collection and a surface swipe of trace particles with sampling swabs. Vapor sample collection with a portable and battery-operated Vapor Sampler; supplied with two types of sampling probes and a DC charger. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 16.53 x 17.32 x 14.56 in (42 x 44 x 37 cm) |
| Weight |
| <30 Lbs.; 22 Lbs. (10 Kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power |
| Transportability |
| Benchtop/Fixed; Small Footprint |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 55°C (-4 to 131°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; sample swabs |
| Communications Interface |
| Micro USB 2.0., Ethernet, Optional Bluetooth and/or Wi-Fi |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Military and plastic explosives, including TNT, Tetryl, RDX, C4, PETN, Semtex, HMX, Datasheet, PEK, Gelatine, Sheet Explosives and LTPE.
Peroxide-based explosives, including: TATP and HMTD. Nitrate-based explosives, including: Ammonium Nitrate and Urea Nitrate. Propellants and Taggants, including: Black and Smokeless Powder and EGDN.
* Additional explosives as per expandable threat library. Chlorates, Perchlorates, and Sulfur based HME’s. |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Heroin, Cocaine, Amphetamine, Methamphetamine, Ketamine, MDA, THC, LSD and Ecstasy. Synthetic Opioids: Fentanyl, Carfentanyl and W-18.
* Additional narcotics as per expandable threat library |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas; Aerosol Particle; Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ng; ppm |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| <4 minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and visual |
| Software Control |
| On-board |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| High-Frequency Quartz Crystal Microbalance Sensors (HF-QCM). No gas carrier. No radioactive source. |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| User manual |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes; 24/7 |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
