DX4000/DX4015 | Gasmet Technologies, Inc.

General Description
The DX4000 and DX4015 gas analyzers utilize Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) technology for detection of chemical compounds of interest. The DX4000 and DX4015 analyzers provide multiple component gas analysis in a wide variety of matrices. Intended uses: First Responders, Field Testing and Analysis, Field Portable, Military Field and Lab Testing. The DX4000 and DX4015 are capable of analyzing up to 50 different compounds in a gas stream on a continuous-real time basis and provide analysis in the field or lab for a very wide range of gas matrices and applications. The analyzers are designed for use as field portable, continuous monitoring and testing instruments. DX4000 and DX4015 analyzers are used in laboratory and field settings for industry, DoD, US government and University applications. The DX4015 provides FTIR based analysis for ambient and/or indoor conditions. The DX4000 provides FTIR based analysis in hot and wet conditions including temperatures up to 180°C.

Technical Description
Air Quality Analytical, Inc. d/b/a Gasmet-USA offers analyzers that can detect low-level chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals and toxic industrial materials. The instruments we offer for these and other applications are the DX-4015 and DX-4000 analyzers. Both utilize Fourier Transform Infrared Spectroscopy (FTIR) for detection of chemical compounds. The included Calcmet™ software library is used to locate, classify and identify CWAs and/or other agents or chemicals in multiple gas streams and environments. The Gasmet-based equipment we offer is capable of operating in a mobile environment for sustained periods of at least 72 hours without outside technical support. The analyzers proposed require only nitrogen or zero grade air for periodic baseline measurements. The analyzers can perform real time measurements of multiple compounds (up to 50 per measurement) with a high degree of accuracy without added expense in a fraction of the time.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

2 minutes or less for detection
Continuous operation with no defined runs
System is continuous and provides real time analysis with no defined tests/samples
The system or device is currently fully automated
Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
0-1 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
1 component
Greater than 20 minutes is required for set-up
Automatic detection

LOGISTICS:

An afternoon of training and some technical skills required
Approximately the size of a carry-on luggage suitcase
Between 5 and 25 kg
Satellite, wireless and wired connections are available
System or device has 110V electrical requirement
4-8 hours battery life

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from 4°C to 37°C
Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
5-10 years expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system could easily be adapted into a fully autonomous system
The system software is open and available for modification
The system hardware is closed and not available for modification

DETECTION:

Possible the system could receive 510K clearance, no current efforts at this time
Possible the system could receive FDA approval, no current efforts at this time
This system does not test liquids
Excellent specificity. System has occasional false alarms
under certain conditions (<2%)
1x10-4-1x10-3 mg/m3
1 ppm-100 ppm
System currently can identify aerosolized chemical agent
System currently can identify liquid chemical agent