The ChemPro 100 is a handheld detector for the field detection and classification of Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs) and selected Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TICs). It provides industry leading sensitivity and false alarm rejection in the most user friendly and low maintenance package in its class.

The ChemPro 100 uses an array of detection technologies to detect, classify and measure chemicals. A truly orthogonal detector, the heart of the ChemPro 100 remains Environics' unique open loop Ion Mobility Spectroscopy (IMS) sensor which uses a Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) exempt 241Am ionization source. As safe as a smoke detector, the ChemPro 100 does not require periodic nuclear wipe tests like most other IMS products.

Features

• Truly handheld CWA & TIC detection
• Strongest TIC protection in it class
• Fast start up time, 1 - 3 minutes
• Up to 27 times less expensive to own than comparable CWA/TIC detectors
• Lowest logistical requirement of any CWA/TIC detector
• Predictable maintenance requirements
• Designed to rugged military standards:
  
  • 22 to 131°F & up to 175°F temporarily
  • High impact composite case passes vibration & drop test (MIL-STD-810E)
  • Resists blowing sand and will not ignite a n-Hexane atmosphere (MIL-STD-810F)
  • Resists electromagnetic interference and does not generate electromagnetic interference (MIL-STD-461E)
• Waterproof (IP67) when inlet is closed

Lowest Life-Cycle Costs & Logistics - The ChemPro 100 does not have to purify or chemically modify the sample with sieves or dopants, unlike traditional closed loop IMS. This reduces cost of ownership by 6 to 27 times compared to other CWA detectors. It's easy to travel with the ChemPro 100 because it does not require consumables and it only needs maintenance every 3000 hours (tracked by an internal clock). Even after 3000 hours you can still use the ChemPro 100 if it passes its simple field check. With the ChemPro 100 you will not be left in the middle of an incident with a CWA/TIC detector that does not work.

Exercise yourself, not your detector - Some CWA/TIC detectors need to be "exercised" or run once day/week/month or else they will not work when an emergency comes. The ChemPro 100 can be stored for years and if it was working when you stored it, the ChemPro 100 will work when you really need it.

Non-threatening design - Other detectors have a very "military" look and some even look like weapons. The ChemPro 100 has a less threatening form factor, people have described it as a bid PDA or a big cell phone, but nobody has ever confused it with a weapon so it is less likely to panic civilians.

Flexible multi library operation - The ChemPro 100 can be loaded with many different lists of CWAs and TIC called libraries. You can choose the appropriate library according to the situation, even during the mission! Some libraries include*:

• Chemical Warfare Agents, standard, are identified by class:
  • Nerve: Taban, Sarin, Soman, Cyclo-Sarin, & VX
  • Blister: Sulfur mustard & Lewisite
  • Blood/choking agents: Hydrogen cyanide & Cyanogen chloride
• Toxic Industrial Chemicals, standard: 12 TICs including Hydrogen chloride, Hydrogen fluoride, nitric acid, ammonia, carbon disulfide, hydrogen sulfide, chlorine, cyanogen chloride, hydrogen cyanide, arsine, ethylene oxide, phosphorous trichloride
• First Responder, optional: 11 TICs plus CWAs including Ethylene oxide, Acrylonitrile, Hydrogen sulfide, Arsine, Ammonia, Phosphorous trichloride, Carbon disulfide, Allyl alcohol, Hydrogen cyanide, Cyanogen chloride G type Nerve HD type blister
• Volatile Organic Compounds, optional: 9 TICs including Acetone, Ethanol, Methanol, n-Hexane, Isopropanol, Diethyl ether, Ethyl acetate, Methyl methacrylate, Acetic acid
• Chemical Agent Precursors, optional: 5 precursor TICs including Dimethyl methyl phosphonate, Dimethyl phosphite, Methyl phosphonic dichloride, Pinacolyl alcohol, Thiodiglycol

Libraries are easily upgradeable to account for future mission changes.

*Libraries are constantly being developed.

Instrument Specifications

Detectors	Orthogonal detection using: open loop (aspirated)IMS cell, temperature, humidity, 2 semiconductor sensors
Detection Libraries	Chemical Warfare Agents (CWAs), First Responder, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC) optional, CWA Precursors optional, Volatile Organic Compounds optional
Battery	Easily interchangeable Li-Ion rechargeable and alkaline packs included
Operating Hours	1 hours continuous life, 6 hours continuous use on common alkaline but Li-Ion batteries such as Energizer L91 will provide 14 hours of continuous use, unit will run and charge simultaneously
Battery Recharge Time	5 hours using the standard charger of vehicle charger
Display	Graphical LCD display with 128 x 64 pixels and blue backlight
Keypad	3 operation and programming keys
Sampling	1 LPM internal pump
Calibration	No calibration required, but a simple confidence check is recommended before use
Alarm Modes	Audible (adjustable up to 95 db) and visual alarms
External Alarm	Optional earphone alarm available
Datalogging	Datalogging is standard, datalog settings can be adjusted from the CP100 user Interface Program needed for downloading the data to a PC
Temperature, Operating	-22°F to 131°F, up to 175°F temporarily
Temperature, Storage	-40°F to 160°F
Humidly	0-95% non condensing
Dust & Water Resistance	IP67: Dust tight (resists blowing sand MIL-STD-810F) and protected against water immersion when inlet is closed
Shock & Vibration Resistance	High impact composite case passes vibration and drop tests (MIL-STD-810E)
EMI/RFI Interference	Highly resistant to electromagnetic and radio interference and does not generate electromagnetic interference (MIL-STD-461E)
Use in Potentially Flammable Environments	Will not ignite a n-Hexane atmosphere (MIL-STD-810F)
Mean Time Between Failure	>3000 hours, expendables limited to a simple replaceable filter
Size	9" x 4" x 2"
Weight	1.8 pounds

Ordering Information

Each ChemPro 100 is a complete solution for the detection of nerve, blister and blood agents as well as a number of toxic industrial chemicals. Each unit includes the monitor with Li-ion battery installed, carrying bag, charger, Pelican style case, test tube for confidence check, filter, manual, quick start guide, alkaline battery adapter For pricing, please call AFC International at 1-800-952-3293, 219-987-6825 or fax 219-987-6826 or emailsales@afcintl.com.

Downloads

 ChemPro 100 Datasheet

 Chemical List Library alarm indications and agent coverage

 ChemPro 100 Libray CWA-9.2.3

 TN-001 ChemPro 100 Library

AP102 - Decision Making in CWA Response

AP103 - Orthogonal Detection for Toxic Gases and Vapors

AP101 - ClanLab Orthoganal Detection