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Innovative Technology for Security

Sample trap inserted into Ion Track’s new ITEMISER3.

Sample trap inserted into Ion Track’s newVaporTracer2’s desorption unit attachment.

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Wilmington, October 1, 2002 -- Continuing a tradition of innovation, Ion Track has

developed of a new desorption unit to increase performance in particle sampling

applications for its VaporTracer2 handheld explosives and narcotics detector. The

new desorption unit attachment allows the VaporTracer2 to use the same high

efficiency sampling system originally developed for Ion Track’s ITEMISER3.

The versatility of using a uniform sampling system for both instruments is unique to Ion

Track and promotes the expansion of sampling opportunities. Ion Track is proud to be

the only trace detector manufacturer that can offer this exclusive advantage to its

clientele.

News Release

The handheld detector’s new detachable front end permits operators

to more efficiently sample for traces of particles—much in the same

manner as one collects samples with Ion Track’s ITEMISER3—by wiping

surfaces with a trap.

Samples from surfaces suspected of being contaminated by microscopic

traces of explosives or narcotics are collected on the new sample trap

made from a specially designed re-usable material. This trap can be

used alone or with a sample wand that comes standard with each of

Ion Track’s VaporTracer2 and ITEMISER3 detection and identification

systems. The sample wand is ideal for flat or hard surfaces that are

better accessed with an extension, preventing the operator from

coming into direct contact with objects being tested for traces of

explosives or narcotics. In addition, the new teflon-coated traps do

not absorb moisture and are able to sample particles on damp or even

wet surfaces and then immediately be placed into the ITEMISER3 or

VaporTracer2 for analysis.

The ITEMISER3’s optional vacuum sample wand (above) uses another

unique sample trap material that is ideally suited for trapping the

vapors of controlled substances. Using the vacuum sample wand

allows both vapors and particles to be efficiently collected for a

more thorough sampling.

Ion Track Research and Development Engineer Steven Crook

states, “ITI strives to meet client needs on all levels—from

customer service to enhanced product design. Every day we try

to push the limits of trace detection and its applications. This

latest development of integrating our trace detectors

through compatible sampling systems not only widens the

window of sampling, but will inevitably simplify the

sampling process to those customers who own both

VaporTracer2 and ITEMISER3 products.”

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Optional vacuumsample wand.

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