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Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation - Chemical Biological Mass Spectrometer/Chemical Biological Detection System (CBMS/CBDS)
Contact:

Hamilton Sundstrand Corporation

2771 N. Garey Ave

Pomona, CA 91767

POC: Gary R. Stewart

909-593-3581 Ext. 4499
System Cost: $160,000-$240,000
Analysis Cost: $0.1
Survey Source: Vendor Supplied Information
General Description
The CBMS is a mass spectrometer for the detection of liquid Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) on the ground from a moving military reconnaissance vehicle via a ground sampling system. The CBDS version adds an air sampler and pyrolysis module to enable the detection of Biological Warfare Agents (BWAs) via an air intake. In either mode, the system operates continuously and autonomously, reporting alarms both on a display screen and electronically.
Technical Description
CWA detection employs direct ion trap mass spectrometric with MS/MS capability for the analysis of the vapor molecules. BWA detection concentrates aerosols during a collection period and pyrolyzes the accumulated material, and then the composite mass spectrum is analyzed for patterns indicating the presence of target BWAs.
Evaluation Criteria
THROUGHPUT:
  • Between 2 and 15 minutes for detection
  • Multiple samples, multiple tests/sample per run
  • 349-96 samples every 2 hours
  • The system or device is currently fully automated
  • Device or system is intended for multiple detection assays
  • 3 solutions, buffer, eluents, and/or reagents
  • 1 component
  • Greater than 20 minutes is required for set-up
  • 1-2 steps are required for detection
LOGISTICS:
  • More than a day of training and significant technical skills are required
  • Approximately the size of a home dishwasher
  • More than 50 kg
  • Wired connections are available
  • System or device requires multiple outlets or a dedicated circuit breaker
OPERATIONS:
  • Can be used from < -21°C to > 42°C (All temperatures)
  • Performance is not influenced by relative humidity
  • Between 1 to 3 years shelf life
  • Greater than 10 years expected life
  • Results can be viewed in real-time
  • The system or device is currently fully autonomous
  • The system software is closed and not available for modification
  • The system hardware is closed and not available for modification
DETECTION:
  • Less than 10 µL
  • Good specificity. System has a consistently low level of false alarms (2-5%)
  • Spore lysis not necessary for detection by system
  • 1x10-3 mg/m3
  • System could be adapted to identify aerosolized chemical agent
  • System currently can identify liquid chemical agent
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