Scout3: Field Quality Control & VOC Fingerprinting
Scout3 is a state-of-art volatilomics and chemical analysis field instrument based on headspace - gas chromatography - multiple photoionization detectors (HS-GC-PIDs) approach.
It can acquire and compare chemical fingerprints made of volatile organic compounds (VOC) of specific samples thanks to an array of very sensitive PID detectors. The complex signals are profiled using our in-built software, allowing for an electronic nose-like result, with near-lab quality stability and sensitivity.
The key aspect of Scout3 is its modularity - it is made up of separate modules. The modules can be swapped in and out allowing for quick system adaptation to testing needs.
Key features
The system is built to carefully balance gas chromatography-like precision with the ease of use of modern day field instruments.
An array of photoionization (PID) sensors for increased specificity, theoretical detection limit of 1 PPB;
Active airflow pneumatics for faster and targeted analysis;
Sample delivery via a sample flask for testing without specialist training;
Optional gas chromatography column for increased molecule separation and identification, with programmable heating up to 70C;
Filtration cartridge to be able to run analysis anywhere without specialty gas canisters;
Patent-pending algorithms for enhanced compound detection and identification when comparable sample data is known from GC-MS analysis.