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The highly flexible dual technology platform provides extremely low false positives for high inspection throughout to assure the success of security missions around the world. Background The next generation explosives detection system from Thermo is based on our patented High-Speed Gas Chromatography (HSGC) technology combined with Micro Differential Ion Mobility Spectrometry (DMx) setting a new benchmark for performance in the high-end Explosive Trace Detection system market. With the combination of these dual technologies the EGIS Defender offers the highest performance available and simultaneously detects plastic, commercial, and military explosives, TATP, HMTD and Nitrates, in a lightweight package. Among EGIS Defender’s most significant features is its ability to detect new and emerging threats through software upgrades, eliminating the risk of technology obsolescence. Technology • High Speed Gas Chromatography with Micro Differential Ion Mobility Spectrometry (HSGC-DMx) Benefits • Very low false alarm rate • Expanded range of detectable components–including TATP, HMTD, and Nitrates • Expandable software to enable detection of emerging threats • High sensitivity • Fast analysis time • Lightweight desktop detector • Small footprint • Carrier gas not required EGIS Defender…Technology Applications • Aviation Screening – Security checkpoints – Hold baggage – Cargo • Military – Access point control – Border crossings • Critical Infrastructure – Nuclear power facilities – Chemical plants • Commercial / Federal Buildings – Embassies – Corporate mail rooms – High-rise facilities • High-Security Events – Conventions – Major sporting events EGIS Defender Technology vs. IMS/ITMS The ideal laboratory method for separating compounds of interest out of a complex mixture is by a technology known as gas chromatography. The EGIS Defender uses high-speed gas chromatography (HSGC) to separate explosives out of any sample matrix, allowing for extreme accuracy. Once the explosives are separated, the EGIS Defender employs a second technology known as Micro Differential Ion Mobility Spectrometry (DMx) to provide detection of explosive compounds down to the sub-nanogram level. Micro Differential Ion Mobility Spectrometry (DMx) technology allows for detection of the new and emerging threats, such as TATP, facing security professionals today. With the powerful combination of HSGC and DMx, the EGIS Defender will also meet the emerging threats of tomorrow, eliminating the risk of technology obsolescence. The EGIS Defender first applies HSGC to separate compounds of interest with extreme accuracy. Once the explosive samples have been separated the EGIS Defender then employs the unique ion filtering capabilities of DMx to provide additional positive identification of trace amounts of explosive compounds down to the subnanogram level. Unlike existing analytical methods, EGIS employs dedicated positive and negative ion detectors running simultaneously, significantly improving the ability to detect peroxide-based explosives such as TATP. Competing systems either alternate between detecting positive/negative ions or may even be limited to tracking only positive or negative ions, greatly reducing sensitivity and overall effectiveness in detecting the full range of threats. With advances in HSGC technology, the need for helium or hydrogen carrier gas for operation is no longer required. Environmental factors such as humidity, daily temperature and barometric pressure changes, altitude, and pollution do not affect operation as they are known to do with traditional IMS/lTMS. Interferences/False Positives As for interferences and masking agents, EGIS Defender has the ability to successfully confirm the absence of explosives despite the presence of interferences and can successfully determine the presence of explosives despite the presence of agents known to disguise explosives. The combination of these two technologies results in very low false positive identification and false negative misses, without sacrificing sensitivity. IMS/ITMS systems rely on only one technology for identification, so accuracy, sensitivity, and compounds detected must be traded off against each other to achieve only marginal results. • As more unknown compounds are added to the IMS/ITMS compound reference library, or additional explosive compound identification is required, accuracy and/or sensitivity must be sacrificed. IMS/ITMS field units typically produce greater than 2-3% false positives when operating at marginal sensitivities. False positives add significant costs and time, especially for vehicle and cargo screening operations. • When a system routinely alarms falsely for no reason, the operators lose their edge and become lax. Once they lose confidence in the system, the opportunity exists for careless operation which can result in not taking a true positive serious, resulting in dire consequences. In addition to slowing down throughput and causing other logistical issues, false positives also create a dangerous situation. Sensitivity The sensitivity advantage of the EGIS Defender allows for detection of low vapor pressure explosive compounds, such as plastics (RDX, PETN, C4, Demex, and SEMTEX)—providing an even greater probability of detection. Reliability Although High-Speed Gas Chromatography (HSGC) is well known for its dominance as a forensic laboratory technology, it has been designed to withstand the rigors of the real world. Every day, over 120 U.S. airports and another 50 around the world depend on Thermo’s HSGC technology to provide maximum security. The EGIS Defender system, with its small footprint and light weight package, is designed to be either repaired in the field if something happens, or returned to the manufacturer for repair. Field repairability is a key advantage when supporting systems in far-reaching countries around the world. Ease of Use The EGIS Defender is designed to be easy to use for all operator skill levels. The system automatically starts, interprets results, and monitors itself for optimum performance. The EGIS Defender can be used at border crossings and check points around the world The EGIS Defender explosive trace detection systems are highly sensitive devices developed to detect various types of commercial and military explosives. You can be confident that our versatile solutions and worldwide customer support will ensure you maximum productivity. Product Specifications Technology High-speed gas chromatography (HSGC) with micro differential ion mobility spectrometry (DMx) Detection Mode Full-time simultaneous positive/negative mode Explosives Detected Nitrates, (EGDN/AN), NG, DNT/TNT, PETN, RDX, TATP, HMTD, and Tetryl Explosives Lower Detectable Limits Nanogram level Analysis Cycle 10–12 seconds Start-up Time 30 minutes Display Color LCD Alarm Notification Audible and LCD Packaging – Standard lP-20 Operational Temperature Range 0°C to +30°C (+32°F to +86°F) Storage Temperature Range –20°C to +50°C (+14°F to +122°F) Operational Humidity Range 5% to 95% non-condensing Power Input 100–120 / 200–240 VAC 47–63 Hz Dimensions 22 W × 22 L × 10 D in. (56 × 56 × 25 cm) Weight 60 Pounds (27 kg)

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