By Dr. Norbert Klöpper, Product Manager, Bruker Daltonics, Bruker Daltonics Inc.
SubscribeCompact mobile infrared detector for real-time remote sensing of chemical agent clouds. All known CWAs and important Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) can be automatically monitored up to a distance of five kilometers - either stationary or on the move.
The stand-off detector to count on
The RAPID is a highly reliable infrared detector for stand-off detection of chemical agent clouds. All known CWAs and important Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs) are automatically monitored.
The lightweight system can be mounted on vehicles, ships and helicopters, and performs real-time field screening while underway. Sensor, scanner, electronics and control unit are integrated in one compact housing.
The RAPID is based on the proven Bruker RockSolidTM flex-pivot interferometer, and is resistant to mechanical shocks, vibrations, humidity and extreme temperature differences. It is hardened for field operations in harsh and rugged environments.
The RAPID features
- easy handling
- robust and compact design
- low weight
- minimal power consumption
- low detection limits
- fast measurement and alarm
- continuous monitoring while in motion
All these features distinguish the RAPID as an efficient and reliable chemical agent detector for field screening.
Integrating the RAPID
The RAPID can be installed as a stand-alone device, as well as for vehicle, aerial, and shipboard use. Bruker has two decades of experience with system integration.
Technical Data
- Fourier Transform Infrared (FTIR) sensor, patented RockSolid interferometer design
- Size 500 x 331 x 386 mm (LxWxH), Weight 28.7 kg
- Vehicle/aerial/shipboard integration possible
- Field of regard (FOR) with complete 360° coverage, at an elevation angle from -10° to 50°
- Complete 360° rotation within 3 seconds
- Easy-to-use, Microsoft® Windows-based user interface
- Database includes all known CWAs and important Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs)
- New chemical agents can be added to the instrument's substance library
- Automated generation of NBC reports according to ATP 45
