CBEx Threat Identification System | Snowy Range Instruments

General Description
The CBEx based chemical and explosive identification system is constructed from the best components in a solid aluminum body for rugged long-lifetime usage. CBEx features short analysis times and easy to interpret results on its highly visible OLED touch screen. The resistive touch screen permits the use of the CBEx while dressed in the highest level of personal protection equipment (PPE). With a 10 hour operational time using 2 AA batteries the CBEx threat identification system offers flexibility in the field during long missions. CBEx features the unique Orbital Raster Scan (ORS™) technology developed by SnRI for the interrogation of light sensitive threat materials.

Technical Description
The CBEx is a chemical and explosive identification system that employs Raman spectroscopy and spectral library matching software to identify and catalog chemical and explosives. The CBEx features the unique Orbital Raster Scan (ORS™) technology developed by SnRI for the interrogation of sensitive threat materials. The high speed movement of the laser spot in the ORS reduces the laser power density which reduces the potential of setting off explosives or destroying evidence.

Evaluation Criteria

THROUGHPUT:

Detection is instantaneous
1 sample, single test/sample per run
95-32 samples
The system could easily be adapted into a fully automated system
Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
0-1 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
0 components
No set-up of the system is required
1-2 steps are required for detection

LOGISTICS:

Very brief (minutes-hours) training and minimal technical skills
Approximately the size of a soda can
Less than 1 kg
Wired connections are available
System or device uses batteries
4-8 hours battery life

OPERATIONS:

Can be used from 4°C to 41°C
Components must be stored at 4°C
Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
Greater than 3 years shelf life
3-5 years expected life
Results can be viewed in real-time
The system or device is currently fully autonomous
The system software is open but modification requires licensing
The system hardware is open but modification requires licensing

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
Less than 50 µL
Superior specificity. System has a false alarm rate approaching zero (~0%)
1x10-6-3x10-5 mg/m3
100 ppm–1 ppt
Efforts underway to identify aerosolized chemical agent
System can currently identify liquid chemical agent