By Dr. Norbert Klöpper, Product Manager, Bruker Daltonics, Bruker Daltonics Inc.
SubscribeThe CBMS Block III is a military rugged mobile Ion-Trap Mass Spectrometer for the classification of BWAs and identification of CWAs. Equipped with Virtual Impactor and Pyrolyzer, the CBMS is capable of detecting and classifying BWAs within 3 minutes.
Counter the Threat of Biological and Chemical Agents
If your task is to monitor the air for BWAs or CWAs or to reconnoitre the boundaries of a chemical contamination, the CBMS Block III is the system of choice.
The CBMS is lightweight and, due to its modular design, easily adaptable to the customers needs concerning system integration. Operation on-the-move is possible without modifications. In the B/C air monitoring mode, the system is capable of unattended operation.
Currently, the basic Agents of Biological Origin (ABOs) are detectable, as well as the standard known CWAs. Unknown CWAs can easily be included into the database of the system.
The CBMS Block III is based on the well-proven membrane inlet/ion getter pump design. Its resistance to mechanical shocks, harsh environmental conditions, vibrations and extreme temperature differences has been proven in tests carried out by the U.S. Army. Due to the concept of Pyrolysis Mass Spectrometry, no liquid consumables are required.
Integrating the CBMS
The modular CBMS Block III system can be easily integrated into tracked and wheeled vehicles, ships and shelters. Bruker has twenty years of experience concerning system integration.
The CBMS Block III Features
- Extremely ruggedized
- Tested acc. to all applicable US-Army MIL-STDs
- Short Start-Up Times (20 Minutes from -19 °C) due to special inlet and vacuum system
- Very high battlefield interference rejection due to MS/MS technology and MM1 proven membrane inlet system
- BWA detection and classification in 3.0 minutes
- Fully capable for CWA detection and identification
- Fully Automated Stand-Alone Operation
- Button User Interface via Touch Screen Computer
- Integratable into sensor networks
