Teledyne FLIR / GC/MS / Narcotics & explosives

FLIR Griffin G510x

Name: Griffin G510X
Brand: FLIR

Person-portable GC-MS chemical identifier

A gas chromatograph mass spectrometer that Teledyne FLIR describes as “specifically optimized for the detection of Narcotics and Explosives.” It separates a street-drug sample into its parts and names them: confirmatory identification of major and minor chemical constituents in under 5 min, with on-board SWGDRUG and GriffinLib libraries and visual and audible alarms.

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Under 5 minStreet-drug
constituent ID

40-515 m/zMass range

36 lbs.With batteries, gas
& vacuum system

4 hrsHot-swappable
batteries

Teledyne FLIR Griffin G510x portable GC/MS, front view with 9-inch touchscreen, carry handle and heat-hazard-marked knob

Gloved officer introducing a sample at the injection port of a Griffin G510x set on the ground, sample case open beside it

Why GC/MS in the field

The presumptive test flags it. The G510x confirms it.

Presumptive tools such as FTIR, Raman and HPMS flag that something is there. Teledyne FLIR built the G510x to provide “near real time confirmation of presumptive techniques used during emergency missions (FTIR, Raman, and HPMS).”

The difference is separation. The gas chromatograph pulls a mixture apart before the mass spectrometer identifies each piece, so minor constituents are identified alongside the major ones. In Teledyne FLIR’s words, “GC Separation with MS is the gold standard for forensic substance identification.”

FTIR
Raman
HPMS
GC/MS confirmation

Sample to ID

From seized sample to named compound

What happens between the evidence bag and the alarm. From the included Sample Prep Kit to the on-board libraries.

Step 01 · Prepare
Sample Prep Kit

The included Sample Prep Kit (SPK) is “used to manage sample introduction and minimize instrument overload”.

Sample phase: Solid, liquid, and vapor
Step 02 · Inject
Injection port

The integrated Sample Injection Port takes direct liquid sampling (organic solution) via Merlin Micro shot, or a vapor/liquid extraction on an optional SPME fiber.

Sample Injection Port (included standard)
Step 03 · Separate
LTM GC column

A high-fidelity, low thermal mass (LTM) GC column separates the complex mixture into individual compounds.

RTX-TNT (5 m x .18 mm x .2 um)
Programmable 40 to 300 °C; ramping of 100 °C/min
Step 04 · Identify
Mass spectrometer

Electron impact ionization and a linear quadrupole mass filter fingerprint each compound, matched against the Griffin and SWGDRUG on-board libraries.

40-515 m/z; 0.7 amu @ FWHM
Dynamic range: 7 decades
Step 05 · Alarm
Result & reach-back

“Visual and audible alarm confirmation with minimal data interpretation.” On-board Wi-Fi, GPS and a Wi-Fi hotspot allow real time remote monitoring, control and reach back.

Alerts: Audible and visual (touchscreen)

Under 5 min

“Confirmatory Identification of major and minor chemical constituents in street drugs in under 5 min.” Plan for start-up too: 15 minutes to full operation from cold.

Gloved hand holding the open G510x sampling case on the ground, sampling tool inside — Field sampling case

Sample introduction

Liquid, solid or vapor — one port

Sample Injection PortAccepts every introduction method below.
Standard
Merlin Micro shotDirect liquid sampling (organic solution).
Standard
Sample Prep Kit (SPK)Manages sample introduction and minimizes instrument overload.
Included
SPME fiberVapor/Liquid extraction via SPME (Solid Phase Micro Extraction) fiber.
Optional
Auto-SamplerOptional accessory.
Optional

Ask FarrWest about availability of optional accessories for your configuration.

Same family, different job

G510x vs G510

Teledyne FLIR calls the G510x a variant that “builds on the success of its popular G510 system.” The two share the Griffin name, but the column, mass range, sampling and detection limits differ.

Spec

Griffin G510xThis page

Griffin G510Sibling model

Built for

“specifically optimized for the detection of Narcotics and Explosives”

“rapid field-confirmation of chemical hazards” across liquid, solid and vapour

Mass range

40-515 m/z; 0.7 amu @ FWHM

15 - 515 m/z; 0.7 amu@FWHM

LTM-GC column

RTX-TNT (5 m x .18 mm x .2 um)

DB-5MS (15 m x 0.18 mm x 0.25 µm); others available

Detection limit

PPM (parts per million) via Syringe, and PPB (part per billion) via SPME

PPM (parts per million) - PPT (parts per trillion)

Sample introduction

Sample Injection Port with Merlin Micro shot and Sample Prep Kit

Heated Sample Probe (included standard) with Survey Mode

Battery life

4 hrs hot swappable

4 hrs in Survey Mode, 2 hrs in Confirmation Mode; hot swappable

Enclosure rating

—

IP65-rated enclosure

Libraries

SWGDRUG and GriffinLib included; NIST/EPA/NIH optional

See the G510 page

Need general chemical-hazard confirmation with vapour survey in the hot zone? Compare the Griffin G510. Working seized-drug and explosives samples? The G510x is the variant tuned for that work.

View the Griffin G510

What separation buys you

Analogues pulled apart

Two example runs. Closely related compounds elute at different times, so each peak is identified on its own instead of as one blended signal. That is what “high fidelity identification of compounds due to separation of the complex mixtures” looks like.

G510x chromatogram with separate labelled peaks for fentanyl, carfentanil, remifentanil, p-fluorofentanyl, benzylfentanyl and other fentanyl analogues between 2.3 and 2.9 minutes — Trace-level detection of narcotics like Fentanyl and its analogues Scroll on small screens

G510x chromatogram with separate peaks for nitrobenzene, 1,3-dinitrobenzene, 2,4-dinitrotoluene, 1,3,5-trinitrobenzene, TNT and RDX — Trace-level detection of Explosives Scroll on small screens

Threat coverage

Narcotics and explosives

Trace-level explosives and “narcotics like Fentanyl and its analogues” lead the threat list, which also covers TICs, environmental pollutants and other chemicals (full threat line in the specs).

Trace and bulk compounds, unknown chemicals and mixtures, in liquid, solid and vapor SPME samples.

On-board libraries

SWGDRUG + GriffinLib

SWGDRUG Mass Spectral Library, and GriffinLib Mass Spectral Library included, with instant updates available. The NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Library is optional.

From Teledyne FLIR

On fentanyl detection

Teledyne FLIR states the G510x “can spot as little as a two-percent fentanyl concentration mixed in a background of common pain relievers, while other systems might only detect the pain reliever.”

Deployment

Self-contained, out of the trunk

“Completely self-contained and mission-ready from the field to the lab.” Carrier gas, calibrant, vacuum pumps and batteries all ride on board, so the instrument is built to travel with you.

Uniformed officer lifting a Griffin G510x out of the open trunk of a patrol car — VehicleOptional vehicle mount kit for shock and vibration protection

K9 handler and detection dog beside a Griffin G510x resting on its transit case — Field useK9 handler and detection dog beside the G510x

Officer in gloves carrying the Griffin G510x by its handle — Person-portable36 lbs. (16.3 kg) with batteries, carrier gas and vacuum system

4 hrs
Battery life, hot swappable, on 2 x #2590 @ 15V Li Ion batteries (included). “Long-lasting, on-board batteries ensure every mission is supported from beginning to end.”
On-board He
On-board helium carrier gas plus an external helium connector; on-board FC-43 (Perfluorotributylamine) calibrant.
15 min
Start up time: 15 minutes to full operation from cold. Operating range 32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C); <95% relative humidity.
8 hrs
Training requirements: 2 hours basic operation; 8 hours Operator Certification. Teledyne FLIR notes “extensive training, service, and reach-back options available.”

Interface & reach-back

Guided prompts, gloves on

The 9” on-board touchscreen “displays guided user prompts and can be operated while wearing personal protective equipment (PPE).” Results read as named targets with a clear alarm state.

GSS Touch results overview listing identified targets with found times and match scores (example data) — Simplified User Interface with Overview and Detailed information · example data

GSS Touch results history list with Detect, No Detect and Alarm rows (example data) — GSS Touch Chemical Identification Result · example data

9” multitouch display

9” Multitouch Color Display (1280x720 WVGA;1300 nits brightness), running GSS Level 1 Touch software with multiple user levels.

Simple threat alarms

Audible and visual (touchscreen) alerts. Teledyne FLIR: “Visual and audible alarm confirmation with minimal data interpretation.”

Remote reach-back

Built-in Wi-Fi and GPS plus a Wi-Fi hotspot let Teledyne FLIR and third-party chemists “provide real-time analysis to confirm or deny chemicals of interest via end-to-end encrypted connection”.

Data on the instrument

Internal ≥256GB SSD. “Data interpretation can be done by the user or any other user of any GC/MS instrumentation, in the field or lab.”

Specifications

Griffin G510x specs

Physical
Technology	Gas Chromatography/Mass Spectrometry (GC/MS)
Dimensions (L x W x H)	16.00 x 13.5 x 13.5 in (40.6 x 34.3 x 34.3cm) - includes batteries, carrier gas, and vacuum system
Weight	36 lbs. (16.3 kg) - includes batteries, carrier gas, and vacuum system
Optional vehicle mount kit	Road-Ready and Off-Road versions. Off-Road Version: 16.7 x 18 x 17 in (with G510x installed)
Environment
Operating temp / humidity	32 to 104 °F (0 to 40 °C); <95% relative humidity
Storage temp	-13 to 131 °F (-25 to 55 °C)
Power
Power supply	100-240V 50-60Hz (220 W max); 19V (DC); 2 x #2590 @ 15V Li Ion batteries (included)
Battery life	4 hrs hot swappable
Start up time	15 minutes to full operation from cold

Mass spectrometer
Mass analyzer type	Linear quadrupole mass filter
Mass range / resolution	40-515 m/z; 0.7 amu @ FWHM
Ionization type / source	Electron Impact Ionization; non-radioactive ionization source
Detector	Electron Multiplier
Vacuum system	Self-contained miniature turbomolecular & diaphragm pumps
Dynamic range	7 decades
Detection limit	PPM (parts per million) via Syringe, and PPB (part per billion) via SPME
Gas chromatograph
LTM-GC column	RTX-TNT (5 m x .18 mm x .2 um)
Temperature range	Programmable 40 to 300 °C; ramping of 100 °C/min
Carrier gas	On-board helium; external helium connector
Calibrant	On-board FC-43 (Perfluorotributylamine)

Sampling
Sample phase	Solid, liquid, and vapor
Sample introduction	Sample Injection Port (included standard) accepts: Direct liquid sampling (organic solution) via Merlin Micro shot Sample Prep Kit (SPK) Vapor/Liquid extraction via SPME (Solid Phase Micro Extraction) fiber* Auto-Sampler accessory*
Threats	Detects and identifies trace-level explosives, narcotics like Fentanyl and its analogues, A-series/Novichok CWAs, TICs, environmental pollutants, and other chemicals
Libraries
Standard reference database	SWGDRUG Mass Spectral Library, and GriffinLib Mass Spectral Library included, with instant updates available. NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Library (optional)*

* optional accessories

Interface
Display	9” Multitouch Color Display (1280x720 WVGA;1300 nits brightness)
Alerts	Audible and visual (touchscreen)
Software	GSS Level 1 Touch; multiple user levels
Data & training
Communication	2 x USB 2.0, Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi 802.11n, Ethernet via USB, integrated GPS
Data storage	Internal ≥256GB SSD
Training requirements	2 hours basic operation; 8 hours Operator Certification

Teledyne FLIR export notice: “This product is subject to United States export regulations and may require US authorization prior to export, reexport, or transfer to non-US persons or parties. Diversion contrary to US law is prohibited.”

Resources

Downloads & service

Datasheet

Griffin G510x datasheet

Features, specifications and sample-introduction options.

PDF · Teledyne FLIR Related model

Griffin G510

The sibling GC/MS with a heated sample probe and Survey Mode for vapour-phase chemical hazards.

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FAQ

Common questions

How is the G510x different from the Griffin G510?

The G510x is the variant “specifically optimized for the detection of Narcotics and Explosives.” It has a 40-515 m/z mass range, an RTX-TNT column, a detection limit of PPM via Syringe and PPB via SPME, a Sample Injection Port with Merlin Micro shot and Sample Prep Kit, and 4 hrs hot-swappable battery life. The Griffin G510 has 15 - 515 m/z, a DB-5MS column, PPM - PPT, a heated sample probe with Survey Mode and an IP65-rated enclosure.

How fast does it identify a street-drug sample?

Teledyne FLIR states “Confirmatory Identification of major and minor chemical constituents in street drugs in under 5 min.” Start-up is 15 minutes to full operation from cold.

What kinds of samples can it run?

Solid, liquid, and vapor. The Sample Injection Port (included standard) accepts direct liquid sampling (organic solution) via Merlin Micro shot and the Sample Prep Kit (SPK); vapor/liquid extraction via SPME fiber and an Auto-Sampler are optional accessories.

Which libraries are on board?

The SWGDRUG Mass Spectral Library and GriffinLib Mass Spectral Library are included, with instant updates available; the NIST/EPA/NIH Mass Spectral Library is optional.

How long does the battery last?

4 hrs, hot swappable, on 2 x #2590 @ 15V Li Ion batteries (included). It also runs on 100-240V 50-60Hz (220 W max) or 19V (DC).

How much training do operators need?

Training is 2 hours basic operation and 8 hours Operator Certification. The touchscreen uses guided user prompts and can be operated while wearing PPE.

Are there export restrictions?

Yes. Teledyne FLIR states the product “is subject to United States export regulations and may require US authorization prior to export, reexport, or transfer to non-US persons or parties.”

Does FarrWest offer service and support?

The FarrWest Repair Depot provides OEM-certified service and support on every product we deliver. When a repair or calibration falls outside our in-house scope, we coordinate directly with the third-party manufacturer and manage the logistics end to end.

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FLIR Griffin G510x

The presumptive test flags it. The G510x confirms it.

From seized sample to named compound

Sample Prep Kit

Injection port

LTM GC column

Mass spectrometer