BaySpec Ion-K9 Portable, Non-Contact Trace Vapor Detector

Ion-K9 is a breakthrough portable system for non-contact, real-time detection of trace vapors of explosives and narcotics. It combines ppt-level sensitivity, a miniaturized linear ion trap mass analyzer, and non-radioactive ionization in a rugged, field-deployable platform designed for security and forensic operations.

By enabling direct vapor detection without physical sampling, Ion-K9 significantly improves operator safety while accelerating screening of people, baggage, cargo, vehicles, and environments.

Key Features

• Non-contact vapor sampling
• Ultra-high sensitivity down to 9 pptv
• Simultaneous detection of explosives and narcotics
• Positive and negative ion polarity
• Miniaturized Linear Ion Trap mass analyzer
• Non-radioactive ionization source
• >99.999% threat detection with <0.001% false alarm rate
• Integrated PC with Windows 11
• Audio-visual alarms with intuitive user interface
• AC and battery operation
• Designed and manufactured in the USA (ISO 9001:2015)

Detected Substances

Explosives

• HMX, RDX
• TNT, TNB, DNT, DNB, NT, NB
• ADNT, DANT, TAT
• DMNB
• ETN, PETN
• Tetryl
• HNX (R-salt)
• NG, EGDN
• TATP, HMTD
• Chlorates, perchlorates, nitrates

Narcotics

• Cocaine
• Fentanyl and analogs
• Heroin
• Ketamine
• Methamphetamine, MDMA
• Morphine, oxymorphone
• Nitazenes
• Benzodiazepines and precursors

Technical Specifications

• Sensitivity: down to 9 pptv
• Sampling method: non-contact vapor sampling
• Ion polarity: positive and negative
• Mass analyzer: miniaturized linear ion trap
• Ionization source: non-radioactive
• False alarm rate: <0.001%
• Integrated computer: Intel Core i7, Windows 11
• Display: 10.1″ touchscreen LCD
• Dimensions: 20 × 15 × 15 in (51 × 38 × 38 cm)
• Weight: 39 lb (18 kg)
• Power: 100–240 VAC 50/60 Hz or 24 VDC, ~250 W, battery capable
• Operating temperature: −5 °C to 45 °C
• Operating humidity: 0–95% RH (non-condensing)
• Alarm system: audio-visual
• Output: clear threat / no-threat indication with detailed analytical data

Typical Applications

• Airport and border security
• Forensic and law enforcement investigations
• Screening of personnel, baggage, and cargo
• Critical infrastructure protection
• Field detection of explosives and narcotics