Technology Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)

Dimensions (L x W x H 13.25 x 13.25 x 15.75 in (33.7 x 33.7 x 40 cm) - includes
batteries, carrier gas, and vacuum system
Weight 36 lbs (16.3 kg) - includes batteries, carrier gas, and vacuum
system
Operating Temp / Humidity 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C); <95% relative humidity
Storage Temp -13 to 131 °F (-25 to 55 °C
Decontamination Sealed for Survey Mode operation in hot-zone; IP65-rated
enclosure is dust-tight and spray-resistant
Power Supply 100-240V 50-60Hz (220 W max); 19V (DC); 2 x #2590 @ 15V Li
Ion batteries (included)
Battery Life 4 hrs in Survey Mode, 2 hrs in Confirmation Mode; hot
swappable
Start Up Time 15 minutes to full operation from cold
Calibrant On-board FC-43 (Perfluorotributylamine)
Carrier Gas On-board helium; external helium connector, automatic
switching (Hydrogen capable)

Mass Spectrometer
Mass Analyzer Type Linear quadrupole mass filter
Mass Range / Resolution 15-515 m/z; 0.7 amu @ FWHM
Ionization Type / Source Electron Impact Ionization; non-radioactive ionization source
Detector Electron Multiplier
Vacuum System Self-contained miniature turbomolecular & diaphragm pumps
Dynamic Range 7 decades
Detection Limit PPM (parts per million) – PPT (parts per trillion)
Gas Chromatograph
LTM-GC Column DB-5MS (15 m x .18 mm x 0.25 μm); others available
Temperature Range Programmable 40 to 300 °C; ramping of 100 °C/min

System Interface
Display 9” Multitouch Color Display (1280x720 WVGA;1300 nits
brightness)
Alerts Audible and visual (touchscreen and handheld probe)
Software GSS Level 1 Touch; multiple user levels
Communication 2 x USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11n, Ethernet via USB,
integrated GPS
Data Storage Internal ≥128GB SSD
Training Requirements 2 hours basic operation; 8 hours Operator Certification
Sampling & Identification
Sample Phase Solid, liquid, and vapor
Sample Introduction Heated Sample Probe (included standard):
- Vapor survey mode via Membrane Introduction Mass
Spectrometry (MIMS) Inlet
- Vapor confirmation via Internal Dual-Bed Preconcentrator
Split/splitless injector (included standard) accepts:
- Direct liquid sampling (organic solution) via syringe
- Liquid extraction via SPME fiber or PSI-Probe w/ Gerstel
Twister™ *
- Solid PSI-Probe™ thermal separation via TAG™ *
*optional accessories
Threats Detects and identifies explosives, narcotics, CWAs, TICs,
environmental pollutants, and other chemicals
Standard Reference Database NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Library
Sampling & Analysis Full identification in 4-15 minutes for most chemicals;
identification within seconds (near real-time) when operating