FIDO B1
Handheld Bio-Threat Collection
FIDO B1 - The most widely deployed handheld air sampler for biological sampling preparedness. Fido B1 collects typical agents released in a bio-threat attack including bacterial spores such as anthrax, bacteria, viruses such as smallpox, and toxins such as ricin.
CUSTOM APPLICATIONS
· Mission-based incident response
· Force protection
FEATURES & BENEFITS
· Single-button operation in hot zone
· Easy to operate by user in fully dressed Level A or MOPP-IV gear
· Deployment ready for emergency use
· Collects biological aerosols
· Disposable collector cartridge prevents cross contamination
· 100% decontamination ability
SPECIFICATIONS
TECHNOLOGY |
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Technology |
Rotating impactor collector |
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SAMPLING & ANALYSIS |
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Sample Introduction |
Aerosol sample collection cartridge |
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Sample Phase |
Aerosol |
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Flow Rate |
200 L/min |
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Sample Volume |
2-7 mL |
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Threats |
Collects biological threat samples (no detection) with particle size approx. 0.5-10 microns |
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Sampling & Analysis |
5, 15, 30, and 60 minute sampling times |
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Sample Identification |
Cartridge compatible with lab analysis, PCR, and immuno assays |
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SYSTEM INTERFACE |
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Display & Alerts |
LCD and LED displays |
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Training Requirements |
No training or special skills required |
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POWER |
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Input Voltage |
12 VDC |
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Battery Specs |
Li-ion; up to 2 hrs runtime |
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Cold Start Time |
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ENVIRONMENTAL |
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Operating Temp |
2 to 43 °C |
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perating Humidity |
5 to 95%, non-condensing |
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Operating Angle |
0 to 20° (horizontal) |
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Operating Altitude |
Up to 4572 meters |
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Rain Water-Tight |
4.6 cm/hour in 32.2 km/h wind for 30 minutes |
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Storage Temp Unit: |
-46 to 60 °C; remove battery before storing |
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PHYSICAL FEATURES |
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Dimensions (L x W x H) |
37.0 x 15.2 x 13.3 cm - with battery and cartridge |
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Weight |
3.4 kg - with battery and cartridge |