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Swift, Accurate Explosives Vapor Detection

The Fido Portable Explosives Detector has been designed with the user in mind. By integrating ultra-sensitive detection technology into a user-friendly device, this explosives detector is ready for most operational scenarios.

Small Size

The Fido provides advanced explosives detection technology in a compact, lightweight device, designed for ease of use. The entire system - handheld control unit, sensor head and tether - weighs less than three pounds with a four hour battery. The entire kit comes in a watertight, molded plastic case and includes a supply of consumables and three rechargeable batteries.

Ultra-Low Sensitivity

The exquisite sensitivity of the Fido Explosives Detector is due to the unique technology at the heart of the system - amplifying fluorescent polymer (AFP). AFP provides a detectable response to explosive materials at levels as low as a few femtograms (parts per quadrillion). This means the Fido is a thousand times more sensitive than any of its nearest competitors. In side-by-side field operations, the performance of Fido is comparable to that of highly trained explosive detection dogs.

Explosive Vapor Detection

The detection technology used in the Fido Explosives Detectors - amplifying fluorescent polymers (AFP) - was designed for use as an explosives "sniffer." As such, the Fido can detect the vapor emanating from explosive materials without having to come in contact or direct line of sight with the explosive device itself.

Rapid Sensor Response

The Fido provides real time explosives detection for practical screening operations. Actual detection of explosive materials occurs in the Sensing Element and has a reversible detection response, allowing it to be reused many times. After a positive explosives detection reading, the Fido takes only seconds to before screening the next target. Detection results are displayed in real time on the LCD screen and through an audio signal similar to that of a Geiger counter.

Data Logging

The Fido XT incorporates a memory card for continuous tracking of explosives detection results. With this data logging capability, samples can be taken from multiple sources and file numbers tracked for later output and study. These quantitative explosives detection results can help establish justifiable cause or to back up expert witness testimony.

Ease of Use

The Fido was designed for ease of operation and provides the operator with real time explosives detection information. The system requires only two consumables - the Sensing Element and Sampling Swipes. The Fido operates for approximately four hours on a single camcorder-style battery. Replacement of both the Sensing Element and battery is simple and requires no tools.