The SAW MiniCAD™ mk II Detector uses a pair of Surface Acoustic Wave (SAW) microsensors. SAW sensors are piezoelectric crystals that detect the mass of chemical vapors absorbed into chemically selective coatings on the sensor surface. This absorption causes a change in the resonant frequency of the sensor. The internal microcomputer measures these changes and uses them to determine the presence and concentration of chemical agents. The SAW sensor coatings have unique physical properties which allow reversible adsorption of chemical vapors.

Domestic Preparedness

Chemical Warfare Agents

Product Information

The SAW MiniCAD™ mk II Detector is a personal, lightweight, solid-state chemical agent detector for simultaneous detection of trace levels of nerve and blister agents. The MiniCAD™ Detector is highly selective to these agents and is extremely resistant to false alarms. It operates from either standard off-the-shelf lithium batteries or a rechargeable battery pack using proven SAW (Surface Acoustic Wave) sensor technology. System and alarm status are displayed by LEDs and an audible alarm.

The SAW MiniCAD™ Detector has set a new standard for instrument ease of use and reliability. First Responders in a wide variety of organizations have made the MiniCAD™ Detector their first choice in detection of chemical warfare agents.

Features & Benefits:

• Fully automated operation
• Compact, lightweight, portable
• LED and audible alarms
• Solid state, surface acoustic wave microsensor array detector
• Quick warm-up: 2 minutes
• 60-second cycle time
• Records data
• Requires no user maintenance
• 5-year shelf-life

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