TECHNOLOGY

Advanced IMS Technology

Analytical Detection combines high-resolution ion mobility spectrometry, optimized ion chemistry, automated calibration, and advanced data analysis to deliver sensitive and reliable trace detection.

Core detection capabilities

A precise, integrated approach to trace detection for technically demanding security-screening applications.

IMS

High-Resolution Ion Mobility Spectrometry

Ion mobility spectrometry separates and identifies ions based on their mobility through a drift region under an electric field. High-resolution IMS improves analytical selectivity for trace detection applications.

IMS

High-Resolution Ion Mobility Spectrometry

DUAL-POLARITY

Dual-Polarity Detection

Positive and negative ion detection expands analytical coverage across compounds that ionize preferentially in different modes. BeagleX 100 supports both polarities for explosives and narcotics detection.

DUAL-POLARITY

Dual-Polarity Detection

ION CHEMISTRY

Ion Chemistry

Optimized ion chemistry helps control ion formation and improve selective detection across different threat classes.

ION CHEMISTRY

Ion Chemistry

Optimized ion chemistry helps control ion formation and improve selective detection across different threat classes.

CALIBRATION

Automated Calibration

Automated calibration supports consistent analytical performance and simplifies routine instrument operation. Calibration is integrated into system operation.

CALIBRATION

Automated Calibration

Automated calibration supports consistent analytical performance and simplifies routine instrument operation. Calibration is integrated into system operation.

DATA ANALYSIS

Advanced Data Analysis

High-resolution IMS data is combined with automated analysis methods to support rapid identification and reliable decision-making.

DATA ANALYSIS

Advanced Data Analysis

High-resolution IMS data is combined with automated analysis methods to support rapid identification and reliable decision-making.

IONIZATION

Non-Radioactive Ionization

BeagleX 100 uses a non-radioactive ionization source as part of its IMS detection system.

IONIZATION

Non-Radioactive Ionization

BeagleX 100 uses a non-radioactive ionization source as part of its IMS detection system.

DETECTION WORKFLOW

From ion formation to informed screening decisions

The detection system combines ionization, high-resolution separation, dual-polarity detection, and automated analysis into a practical screening workflow.

Ionization

A non-radioactive ionization source prepares trace compounds for IMS detection.

High-resolution IMS

Ions are separated through a drift region under an electric field.

Dual-polarity detection

Positive and negative ion modes extend analytical coverage across different compounds.

Automated analysis

Integrated calibration and data analysis support reliable screening decisions.

FROM TECHNOLOGY TO PRODUCT

Technology built into the BeagleX 100

The BeagleX 100 brings Analytical Detection’s IMS technology, ion chemistry, calibration, and data analysis together in a practical platform for explosives and narcotics screening.

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