DAAMS instruments
Automated thermal desorption for 4½" sorbent tube analysis
Markes’ new TD100-xr DAAMS and UNITY–ULTRA-xr™ DAAMS systems are high-throughput, automated thermal desorption instruments for streamlined analysis of 4½″ Depot Area Air Monitoring Systems (DAAMS) tubes.
Markes’ TD100-xr DAAMS and UNITY–ULTRA-xr™ DAAMS are ideal for laboratories needing to analyse chemical agents for homeland security applications using 4½″ tubes, with versatile upgrade options, including for regular 3½″ tubes.
The new DAAMS systems are based on Markes’ tried-and-tested ‘xr’ systems, which include the latest generation of cryogen-free trapping technology.
Benefits of Markes' DAAMS systems
- Enhanced throughput – Capacity for up to 100 × 4½" tubes and the ability to use overlap mode allow you to maximise productivity (for example, by running samples unattended all weekend).
- Peace of mind – Quantitative sample re-collection for repeat analysis allows simple method/data validation, overcomes the ‘one-shot’ limitation of other systems and enables sample archiving.
- Broad analyte range – Short, ultra-inert flow path ensures compatibility with a wide range of chemical agents and other analytes from C3 to C44.
- Low running costs – Rapid operation of the electrically-cooled focusing trap eliminates the cost of expensive and hazardous cryogen, and the associated risk of ice blockage of the flow path.
- Secure, reliable analysis – DiffLok caps eliminate the possibility of sample contamination and/or analyte loss, whilst removing the need to uncap samples.
- Simplified chain of custody – The on-board TubeTAG read/write functionality automatically updates tube and sample information during analysis.
- Future-proof – Options to add autosamplers for industry-standard 3½″ tubes, canisters or on-line sampling allow greater flexibility as your needs evolve.
Product options
The flagship instruments in the ‘xr DAAMS’ series are as follows. Versatile re-collection options are available in each case – please contact Markes to discuss the best system for your application.
TD100-xr™ DAAMS
Accommodates up to 100 × 4½″ tubes, making it the ideal option for dedicated DAAMS laboratories.
UNITY–ULTRA-xr™ DAAMS
Also accommodates 100 × 4½″ tubes, but with the option to add the following modular units, for even greater flexibility:
- ULTRA-xr™ Pro for additional automation of 99 × 3½″ tubes
- CIA Advantage-xr™ for additional automation of up to 27 canisters or bags
- Air Server-xr™ for additional automation of up to 8 on-line channels.
Key applications
Markes’ TD100-xr DAAMS and UNITY–ULTRA-xr™ DAAMS are ideal for laboratories needing to analyse chemical agents for homeland security applications using 4½″ tubes, with versatile upgrade options, including for regular 3½″ tubes.