Comparison Chart

Note:  The above chart was provided in part by SUNOCO and the US Military. Both are users of the EST-4200 Ultimate Vapor Tracer.

 

 Summary:

 

 The Competition uses (IMS) Ion Spectrometry Technology, which is a much slower, less accurate process. It is much less sensitive then the GC technology and it requires using a swab, and  wiping off certain areas outside the surface of the suspected objects like; packages, briefcases, luggage etc., trying to pick up traces of harmful or dangerous substances which are presumably carried inside the object. Then this paper or cotton-type  material (swab) is placed into a special chamber where it is analyzed.

 

 The problem with this technology is that it can only detect traces & deposits of dangerous particles on the outside of the objects left presumably by the person handling it. This process can only produce good results if the person who planted the dangerous substance does not wear gloves or does not wash his hands regularly after handling the dangerous materials.  Today’s terrorists are well aware of this technology and they know how to protect themselves from being discovered.

 

 The human error factor must also be taken into consideration, which can very easily occur when they are too busy, sometimes under very difficult & stressful circumstances, like at large public gatherings, border crossings, airports & government & military installations. A slight human error can easily contribute to a major human catastrophe. Personnel using IMS technology must pay close attention to each step during the entire process of examination and just a small mistake can cost many lives.

 

 Examples of possible human errors & faults by using IMS technology:

·          Wiping off the wrong area of the objects surface

·          Forgetting or mixing up the test swabs

·          One can only wipe & test what is on the outside of the surface

·          Baggage & Parcels are handled (being touched) by too many personnel

 

 

 The EST-4200 Ultimate Vapor Tracer uses gas chromatology (GC) technology. This super-sensitive, vapor vacuum process can sniff-out & detect one-millionth (picograms) of any vapor (smell) traces emitted by organic, biological & chemical compounds. It analyzes & identifies them quickly & extremely accurately. It can actually sniff-out (smell) and identify dangerous contents of postal packages, containers, briefcases, luggage and all types of cargo including automobile trunks, and even the undercarriage of vehicles without having them open and without swabbing or wiping. Ideal for use by airlines, cruise ships, governmental & military installations & vehicles.

 

 It can accurately detect and identify:

·          All types of military, commercial and home made explosives including: RDX, PETN, Tetryl, TNT, NG, DNT,

      Ammonium Nitrate, Black Powder* and others.

·          All types of drugs & illicit narcotics including: Heroin, Cocaine, Marijuana, PCP, Methamphetamines, LSD,

       THT and others.

·          All types of biological, nerve & chemical agents including: Sarin, Soman, Anthrax, Mustard Gas and others.

 

 Because of its sensitivity & versatility the Ultimate Vapor Tracer can effectively replace several sniffing dogs at airports & seaports custom departments, since each dog can be trained to sniff-out & detect only one substance at a time, either explosives or narcotics. All solid state, very rugged & durable construction. The Most sensitivity technology (down to picograms). No radioactive elements used. Proven by the US Military as the most sensitive portable Explosive/Contraband/Narcotics/Biological & Chemical agents Detector on the market.

 

* The EST-4200 Ultimate Vapor Tracer can positively detect & identify Black Powder, which cannot be detected by the Ionscan 400 or the Sabre 2000.  The EST-4200 could have detected the bomb in the shoes of the “Shoe Bomber” .

 

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