CHEMERA^® Meets the Challenge of Detecting Next Generation Chemical Threats — Solid, Liquid, and Vapor

Chemical defense professionals can achieve laboratory-grade field identification with unmatched sensitivity, selectivity and
speed with CHEMERA^®.

• Analyzes solid, liquid, or vapor samples
• Returns clear “detect/no detect” in just 60 seconds
• No need for carrier gasses or columns
• Single format sample media
• Operable in full PPE or MOPP gear
• Ruggedized to perform in the field environment (humidity, salt, dust, sand, and water)
• Low maintenance burden
• Capable of high sensitivity with low false alarm rates

System Overview

Technology	Ruggedized, Fieldable Chemical Identifier based on Quadrupole Ion Trap – Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer (QIT-TOF MS) and novel identification algorithms
Threats	Detects and Identifies Chemical Warfare Agents, Non-Traditional Agents, Explosives, Narcotics, Pharmaceuticals

Environmental

Operating Temp & Humidity	0°C to 45°C; 5 to 95%
Storage Temperature	-20°C to 52°C

Physical Features

Dimensions	31.4″ x 24″ x 19″
Weight	42kg (47kg with Batteries)
Power	AC Power or Rechargeable DoD Inventory Batteries
Cold Start Time	<30m at 25°C; <1hr at 0°C
Input Voltage	Standard 120 V
Probability of Identification	98%
Limit of Identification	100 Picograms

Sampling & Analysis

Sample Introduction	Sample Trap (for surface swabs, solids and/or liquid); Vapor Trap (for vapor collection using separate, handheld Vapor Collector)
Sample Phase	Solid, liquid, vapor
Analysis Time	Full identification in less than 60 seconds

System Interface

Communication	USB, Ethernet
Data Storage	256 GB
Training Requirements	Operator and Field Maintainer <16hrs
User Interface	Ruggedized, 10.4” touchscreen monitor for system operation and display of real-time results and alarms. Audible buzzer (80 dB) for alarms.

Technology

Consumables	Operational Check Traps and Sample Traps
Carrier Gas	None required
Detector	Quadrupole Ion Trap – Time of Flight Mass Spectrometer
Ionization Type & Source	Photoionization
Mass Range & Scan Rate	m/z 40 – 700

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