TIMs
The TIMs is a hand-held and projectable chemical contamination control instrument used to directly detect chemical agents in vapors, gas and aerosols. Detection is extended to liquids and solids with the optional S4PE attachment and for the new generation agents such as fentanyl with the optional S4PF attachement. The TIMs detects the atomic emission spectra of phosphorus (present in G, V agents), sulfur (present in HD and V agents), arsenic (present in L, SA, DM) and HNO bond present in molecule such as ammonia, cyanogen chloride, and hydrogen cyanide. The indications supplied by the apparatus are translated into hazard thresholds on 4 luminous display bar graph systems.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Proengin, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| TIMs |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; |
| Detection Principle |
| Elemental Analysis; |
| Detection Method |
| Flame Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The TIMs is a hand-held and projectable chemical contamination control instrument used to directly detect chemical agents in vapors, gas and aerosols. Detection is extended to liquids and solids with the optional S4PE attachment and for the new generation agents such as fentanyl with the optional S4PF attachement. The TIMs detects the atomic emission spectra of phosphorus (present in G, V agents), sulfur (present in HD and V agents), arsenic (present in L, SA, DM) and HNO bond present in molecule such as ammonia, cyanogen chloride, and hydrogen cyanide. The indications supplied by the apparatus are translated into hazard thresholds on 4 luminous display bar graph systems. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Hands-on Experience, DoD |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: DTTIMS03EN_PNG-2022-0173-A.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 15.7 × 3.9 × 5.4 in (400 x 100 x 138 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 4.4 lbs (2 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Rechargeable |
| Noise Produced |
| Low humming sound |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; Military specifications: Rugged NATO standard |
| 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); Lithium ion batteries or rechargeable battery |
| Calibration Schedule |
| Self-test on startup requires no user input |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| 12 hours with Hydrogen cylinder
Recommended preventive maintenance of 1 year |
| Available Accessories |
| S4PE: sampling solution for liquid and solid measurement
S4PF: enhanced sampling solution for liquid and solid measurement
SimTool Kit: wireless capable for monitoring and trainining purpose |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| Computer |
| Communications Interface |
| RS 422 |
| Expected Operational Life |
| 10 years |
| Maintenance Cost |
| No maintenance until 1,000 hours of operation or every 1 years. No maintenance required for 10 years if in storage. |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Any chemical that contains target elements will produce a response (P, HNO bond, As and/or S). |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Any chemical that contains target elements will produce a response (P, HNO bond, As and/or S). |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Any chemical that contains target elements will produce a response (P, HNO bond, As and/or S). |
| Adaptability |
| Not applicable; Elemental analysis performs on any threats containing P, S, As, HNO, within LOD limits; Elemental analysis do not use librairy |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Vapor/Gas; Solid |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| µg; ppb |
| 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) |
| 2.5 min for temperatures between 0 and 35°C (32°F to 95°F)
5 min for temperatures between 35 and 50°C (95°F to 122°F)
15min for temperatures between -32 and 0°C (-25.6°F to 32°F) |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (vapor, gas, aerosols) from 1 to 16 sec
Discontinuous with S4PE/ S4PF (solids, liquids) 30 sec to 1 min |
| Alarm Capability |
| Audible and Visual (Internal) |
| Software Control |
| On-board with an accessory, PC, wired or wireless with an accessory, UGV integration |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Yes |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Manufacturer training |
| Manuals Available |
| Operator’s Manual |
| Warranties |
| 1 year; extended warranties are available |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| No |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; IATA restrictions apply to hydrogen cartridges and Lithium ion batteries. |
