TIMON Fixed Toxic Gas Detector

TIMON is a wall-mounted fixed toxic gas detector for indoor use. Using ion mobility spectrometry (IMS), it detects, identifies and quantifies chemical warfare agents and selected toxic industrial gases. No calibration gas is needed; the unit runs on mains power and is monitored over Ethernet through a built-in web interface.

BRAND

Bruker

MODEL

TIMON Fixed Toxic Gas Detector

DETECTED THREATS

Chemical warfare agents (CWA) · Toxic industrial chemicals (TIC)

DEPLOYMENT

Fixed installation

DETECTION TECHNOLOGY

Ion mobility spectrometry (IMS)

SAMPLING

Integrated sampling system

RESPONSE / RESULT TIME

A few seconds

SENSITIVITY

Ultra-low levels; the concentration of the detected substance is also quantified

ALARM AND DISPLAY

No status lights or alarms on the cabinet; "mini view" on the control-room web display (green normally, red on alarm); floating contacts for external annunciators, lamps and ventilation/HVAC actuators

DATA INTERFACE

Ethernet (dedicated IP address per device); web interface

POWER SUPPLY

Mains, 100–240 V AC; standard captive power cord

MAINTENANCE AND CALIBRATION

No calibration or calibration gas required; service interval typically over 18 months

APPLICATIONS

Detecting airborne chemical threats in metro systems; monitoring air supplied to office buildings and banks; atmosphere monitoring in emergency evacuation shelters (ColPro); protecting parliament and other government buildings; VIP and delegate protection at high-profile events

ACCESSORIES AND OPTIONS

Optional air sampling unit (ASU): extends the sampling point up to 15 metres; adds redundant sample pumps and monitors the sampling system 24/7 with flow and pressure sensors