TARKKA TOF

This detector is designed to simplify the workflow and enable innovative and comprehensive research of for example explosives vapours, such as: RDX, TNT, TATP, HMX, HMTD, Tetryl, EGDN and others.

DETECTOR
Time-Of-Flight Mass Spectrometer
IONIZATION
Atmospheric Pressure Chemical Ionization
SAMPLING
Direct Atmospheric / Filters or swabs / Injections
SAMPLE
Vapor / Particles / Liquid
SENSITIVITY
Picogram Range for Explosives
MASS RANGE
Up to 4000 Th
MASS RESOLUTION
6000 – 14000 Th/Th
DIMENSIONS
615 x 480 x 1480
MASS
110 kg

It’s the unique combination of features without trade-offs

Imagine you were able to combine cutting edge MS with simplicity and robustness, would it improve your ability to innovate ?

Tarkka CI API-TOF MS is at the cutting edge of detection technologies. The same technology has already enabled innovation for dozens of researchers in various fields around the world. Coming from the world’s leading community of atmospheric researchers and engineers, Karsa relies on decades of experience and knowledge in mass spectrometry and experimental physics. With this know-how we enable innovation in explosives research and security industry.

Unique features of Tarkka TOF system

ION SOURCE

Adaptable for a multitude of reagent ions in positive and negative mode, including: Bromide, Iodide, Nitrate, Chloride, DIPA

SAMPLE PORTS

Swab or filter desorbtion units. Injection port. Autosampler rack.

SOFTWARE

Whether you look for target molecules or investigate complex chemical signatures, online or offline — our software package will be the perfect tool

Thermal desorber

Autosampler (liquid samples)

High volume sampler

TARKKA PUMP UNIT

Compact and convenient, pump unit contains all air handling devices needed for successful Tarkka operation, in the lab or field. Both sample pump and compressor may be bypasssed if an external source is available. Three ready-plumbed pumps provide 1) a fore vacuum source for MS turbo pumps, 2) medium flow sample pump with easily replaceable vanes for possibly contaminated media and 3) a dried, regulated, oil-free compressed air source. This air is also passed through an oxidative media / active carbon scrubber before use. Sample pump and/or compressor may also be bypassed if an external source is available. Units dimensions are 48 x 61.5 x 61.5 cm, and weighs approx. 50 kg.