AP4C-VB
The AP4C-VB is a unique, ready-to-mount system for vehicles, shelters, and critical infrastructure, designed to provide early warning of combined chemical and biological threats. Its compact and rugged design enables continuous monitoring of airborne agents in the environment, ensuring fast and reliable detection.
Thanks to its advanced core detection technology, the AP4C-VB is ideal for use either as an independent detector for infrastructure protection or as an integrated solution within vehicles and combat systems. Its machine learning based alarm algorithm enables real-time adaptation to complex variations in both outdoor and indoor environments, ensuring a fast and low-regret response. The system features an open communication protocol, allowing seamless integration into any CBRN defense architecture.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Proengin, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| AP4C-VB |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Biological; |
| Detection Principle |
| Elemental Analysis; |
| Detection Method |
| Flame Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Gas Analysis;Detection; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The AP4C-VB is a unique, ready-to-mount system for vehicles, shelters, and critical infrastructure, designed to provide early warning of combined chemical and biological threats. Its compact and rugged design enables continuous monitoring of airborne agents in the environment, ensuring fast and reliable detection.
Thanks to its advanced core detection technology, the AP4C-VB is ideal for use either as an independent detector for infrastructure protection or as an integrated solution within vehicles and combat systems. Its machine learning based alarm algorithm enables real-time adaptation to complex variations in both outdoor and indoor environments, ensuring a fast and low-regret response. The system features an open communication protocol, allowing seamless integration into any CBRN defense architecture. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: AP4C-VB Data Sheet_DTAP4CVB03EN_loRes.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 13.5 x 8.6 x 6.7 inch (342 x 218.4x 170 mm) |
| Weight |
| <30 lbs.; 10.8 lbs (4.9 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; AC power: 24 VDC x 3 A max |
| Noise Produced |
| <70 dB |
| Transportability |
| Mounted |
| Ruggedness |
| CE;
IP 65;
MIL-STD-810-H;
MIL-STD-461-G;
MIL-STD-1275-F; |
| Operating Conditions |
| –32 to 50°C (-26 to 122°F)
Operational altitude: 10,000 feet
93% HR (non-condensing) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; refilling or replace for the Hydrogen cylinder (12 hours autonomy) |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Self-test on startup requires no user input |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| 24 hours with 2 Hydrogen cylinders.
Recommended preventive maintenance of 1 year. |
| Available Accessories |
| Control & visualisation solutions;
Biological air sampler |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Proengin software solution |
| Communications Interface |
| MIL Grade RJ45 Ethernet; RS 485 Souriau |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 10 years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| No maintenance until 1,000 hours of operation or every 1 years. |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes; CWA, Chemical Warfare Agents (including 4th generation); TICs; TIMs. |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Any chemical that contains target elements will produce a response (P, HNO bond, As and/or S). |
| Tested For Biological Agents |
| Yes; BWA, Biological Warfare Agents: bacteria, spores, viruses and toxins.
Aerosols 1 to 10 microns. |
| Other Biological Targets |
| Any biological threats that contains target elements will produce a response. |
| Sample Introduction |
| Particle; Aerosols; Vapor/Gas; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| Chemical: Sub ug/m3 (ppb range) in few seconds.
Biological: <100 ACPLA in less than 60 seconds. |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Any chemical that contains target elements will produce a response (P, HNO bond, As and/or S). |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| 2 min for temperatures between 0 and 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
4 min for temperatures superior 35°C (95°F)
15 min for temperatures inferior 0°C (32°F) |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (vapor, gas, aerosols) |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and Visual (External) |
| Software Control |
| Yes |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Yes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Vendor training at customer’s facility |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s Manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year; extended warranties are available |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; IATA regulations apply to hydrogen storage devices |
