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24 July 2007 Smiths Detection awarded initial contract to supply M4 JCAD, the U.S. Military’s new generation chemical agent detector [more]
8 June 2007 Smiths Detection introduces multi-sensor handheld chemical identifier for emergency responders [more]
22 May 2007 Smiths Detection launches new hand-held biological agent detector - Bio-Seeq Plus [more]
22 May 2007 Smiths Detection to help protect Swedish defence forces against chemical warfare agents [more]
15 May 2007 Smiths Detection chosen to commercialise early warning system for chemical terrorist attacks [more]
LCD
Feature highlights
- Small, lightweight, continuous, real-time detector of CW agents and toxic chemcial chemcials.
- Enhanced IMS technology using a non-radioactive source.
- Communication port for use with computer, ear piece or network systems.
- 40 + hours on AA type batteries.
LCD (Lightweight Chemical Detector) represents a new generation of sophisticated yet small and lightweight chemical warfare agent detectors, which will revolutionise the soldier's personal protection in the 21st century. Smiths Detection has developed the LCD to act as a local warning alarm for individual's and small groups of soldiers. LCD can be hand-held or attached to an individual's uniform.
The LCD simultaneously detects, identifies and differentiates between types of CW agents at below attack concentrations. An audible and/or visual alarm warns the soldier when they need to use Individual Protection Equipment (IPE). LCD operates continuously and recovers rapidly throughout the heaviest attack.
LCD Applications
LCD is the latest in a long line of Smiths Detection Chemical Detectors whose pedigree dates back to the CAM programme in the 1980s. It was submitted in an international competition for the UK LCAD programme and resulted in the UK DPA (Defence Procurement Agency) awarding the contract to Smiths Detection.
In parallel with this Smiths Detection has also submitted its miniature IMS technology in the U.S. FCT (Foreign Comparative Testing) programme for JCAD (Joint Chemical Agent Detector). These tests are being carried out at SBCCOM (Soldier, Biological & Chemical Command) and SOCOM (Special Operations Command).
The aim has been to provide a miniaturised personal detector, retaining the sensitivity and speed of response characteristics associated with larger IMS instruments.
Sensitivity levels of detection for each agent are in line with or exceed the present NATO requirements
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Size: | 30 cubic ins / 490cm³ |
| Weight: | 1.3 lbs / 0.6kg |
| Temperature range: | Operating at -30°C to +40°C |
| Power supply: | Batteries Alkaline or Lithium Iron Disulphide |
| Battery life: | Alkaline Type - typically 30 hours above 10°C Lithium Type - typically 40 hours above 10°C |
| Data interface: | RS232 or RS485 |
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