Ion-K9 is a breakthrough portable system for non-contact, real-time detection of trace vapors of explosives and narcotics. It combines ppt-level sensitivity, a miniaturized linear ion trap mass analyzer, and non-radioactive ionization in a rugged, field-deployable platform designed for security and forensic operations.
By enabling direct vapor detection without physical sampling, Ion-K9 significantly improves operator safety while accelerating screening of people, baggage, cargo, vehicles, and environments.
Key Features
- Non-contact vapor sampling
- Ultra-high sensitivity down to 9 pptv
- Simultaneous detection of explosives and narcotics
- Positive and negative ion polarity
- Miniaturized Linear Ion Trap mass analyzer
- Non-radioactive ionization source
- >99.999% threat detection with <0.001% false alarm rate
- Integrated PC with Windows 11
- Audio-visual alarms with intuitive user interface
- AC and battery operation
- Designed and manufactured in the USA (ISO 9001:2015)
Detected Substances
Explosives
- HMX, RDX
- TNT, TNB, DNT, DNB, NT, NB
- ADNT, DANT, TAT
- DMNB
- ETN, PETN
- Tetryl
- HNX (R-salt)
- NG, EGDN
- TATP, HMTD
- Chlorates, perchlorates, nitrates
Narcotics
- Cocaine
- Fentanyl and analogs
- Heroin
- Ketamine
- Methamphetamine, MDMA
- Morphine, oxymorphone
- Nitazenes
- Benzodiazepines and precursors
Technical Specifications
- Sensitivity: down to 9 pptv
- Sampling method: non-contact vapor sampling
- Ion polarity: positive and negative
- Mass analyzer: miniaturized linear ion trap
- Ionization source: non-radioactive
- False alarm rate: <0.001%
- Integrated computer: Intel Core i7, Windows 11
- Display: 10.1″ touchscreen LCD
- Dimensions: 20 × 15 × 15 in (51 × 38 × 38 cm)
- Weight: 39 lb (18 kg)
- Power: 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz or 24 VDC, ~250 W, battery capable
- Operating temperature: −5 °C to 45 °C
- Operating humidity: 0–95% RH (non-condensing)
- Alarm system: audio-visual
- Output: clear threat / no-threat indication with detailed analytical data
Typical Applications
- Airport and border security
- Forensic and law enforcement investigations
- Screening of personnel, baggage, and cargo
- Critical infrastructure protection
- Field detection of explosives and narcotics
