Sabre 5000

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SABRE 5000 ™
HANDHELD TRACE DETECTOR FOR EXPLOSIVES, CHEMICAL

AGENTS AND TOXIC INDUSTRIAL CHEMICALS OR NARCOTICS
The SABRE 5000 is the smallest, lightest Additional features include automatic
Feature Highlights tri-mode handheld system available for self-calibration with no calibration consumables
detecting trace amounts of explosives, or related procedures required to save time
ǩ Smallest, lightest tri-mode chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial and money, onboard diagnostics for simple
(Explosives, Narcotics, CWA/TICs) chemicals or narcotics. With its ability troubleshooting assistance, a truncated alarm
detector available to detect a wide range of threats, it is feature for faster clear down, and an onboard
ǩ Optimized detection of peroxides a cost effective instrument for security library that is user-expandable to program new
(used in home-made explosive professionals and military agencies that substances as new threats emerge.
devices and Improvised require portability and flexibility to perform
Explosives Devices) in vapor mode their duties. With a start time of 15 minutes and weighing
approximately 7lbs. (including the four hour
ǩ Continuous automatic vapor
Using Smiths Detection’s proven Ion battery), the SABRE 5000 is a small, powerful
sampling in both positive and
Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) technology ally in the war on terror and drug trafficking.
negative modes for CWA/TIC
the SABRE 5000 is programmed to detect
detection
and identify over 40 threat substances in Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) Technology
ǩ Self-diagnostics with maintenance approximately 20 seconds. Threats such The SABRE 5000 uses Smiths Detection’s
alerts and onboard troubleshooting as common peroxide-based, volatile and IMS technology—known for its sensitivity
ǩ Faster clear down with unstable chemicals often used to construct and reliability for both the detection and
truncated alarm Improvised Explosive Devices (IED), and identification of an extensive library of
ammonium nitrate commonly used in military and commercial explosives and
home-made explosives.
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SABRE 5000
narcotics. This technology has been proven offers Emergency Responders flexibility to USB Port
at military bases, border crossings, airports continuously sample vapor without the need The USB port allows for convenient
and other critical security checkpoints for switching between positive and negative downloading of alarm data for further
around the world. modes. When the system is used in a fixed detailed analysis, programming the
location the display screen can easily be instrument or printing alarm results with
Particle and Vapor Trace Detection rotated 180° for easy viewing. the included Instrument Manager Software.
The versatile SABRE 5000 is capable of
analyzing either trace particle or vapor Automatic Self-calibration NRC Exemption
samples, expanding the range of threats the The SABRE 5000 monitors its environment, No periodic radiation leak tests are
system can detect. The operator can select senses changes that would affect its required in the United States. Operators
the best analysis method for the suspected accuracy and re-calibrates accordingly. outside the United States should check
threat to yield the most accurate analysis There are no calibration consumables with their radiation safety agency for local
results. Switching between sampling modes or related maintenance procedures for requirements.
takes only seconds. calibration, saving time and money.
Auto-Switching Vapor (ASV) Modes Onboard Diagnostics

The ASV-Explosives mode offers an optimized The SABRE 5000 features onboard
detection in both negative and positive diagnostics to assist the operator with
mode for an increased range of explosives maintenance procedures and simple system
detection from single sample. To detect CWA/ troubleshooting for error resolution.
TIC substances, the ASV-CWA/TIC mode
Technical Data
General Specifications
Technology Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS)
Radiation source 63
Ni, sealed 15 mCi
Sample collection Trace particle and vapor
Operating modes Explosives, Narcotics, Chemical warfare agents/Toxic industrial chemicals
Explosives detected RDX, PETN, TNT, Semtex, TATP, NG, Ammonium Nitrate, H2O2 and others
Drugs detected Cocaine, Heroin, THC, Methamphetamine and others
Chemical warfare agents detected Nerve and blister agents such as Tabun, Sarin, Soman, Cyclosarin, Agent VX and Vx
Toxic industrial chemicals detected Hydrogen Cyanide (HCN), Phosgene, SO, NH and others
Sensitivity Particle: low nanogram range; Vapor: low parts per million range
False alarm rate Less than 1%
Input voltage 12VDC, 110 VAC / 220 VAC, 50-60 Hz
Alarm type Audio and visual, with substance identification
Display 8.89cm (3.5in) TFT color display
Language English, French, German and Spanish
Ready time Under 15 minutes
Analysis time Detection in 10 seconds, complete analysis in 20 seconds
Battery operating time 4 hours
Weight 3.2kg (7lbs.) with the 4 hour battery
Size 36,3 x 11 x 13cm (14.5 x 4 x 4.5in)
Operating temperature range 0° to +40°C (32° to 104°F)
Operating humidity 0 to 95% non-condensing
Options Protective cover with shoulder strap
2 hour battery
For product information, sales or service, please go to www.smithsdetection.com/locations

Smiths Detection, Canada 7030 Century Avenue, Mississauga, ON Canada L5N 2V
Modifications reserved. 95593337 11/28/2012 © Smiths Detection Group
SABRE is a trademark of Smiths Detection Group Ltd.

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HANDHELD TRACE DETECTOR FOR EXPLOSIVES, CHEMICAL

Auto-Switching Vapor (ASV) Modes Onboard Diagnostics

For product information, sales or service, please go to www.smithsdetection.com/locations

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