The technology in this product integrates a sensor, fast
processing electronics and firmware. With hundreds deployed, the
technology has been refined to provide accurate results in a
rugged, always-ready design. The sensor uses an Open Loop Ion
Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) technology. Superior to other IMS
detectors, the ChemIMS has an increased capability is compound
selectivity and sensitivity, a technology we call Ion Mobility
Cell™.
The ChemIMS weighs less than 1 ½ lbs., and can be
powered by a rechargeable battery pack or off-the-shelf AA
batteries. The user interface is 3 buttons and a large LCD
screen, easily viewed and operated in PPE, and single hand
operation with gloves is easily achievable. The display shows
battery life, date/time and add-alarm volume. All the alarm
events are stored for later recall and analysis.
ChemIMS is small enough to be used as a personal detector, a
monitor for surveying contaminated areas or a fixed installation
detector. In contrast to other IMS systems readily available,
the ChemIMS offers users the advantage of continuous operation
without the need of expendable desiccant cartridges. The ChemIMS
has no expendables resulting in a low life cycle / operating
costs.
Training and a reachback support programs are available to
end users.