IONSCAN 600 – Desktop Trace Detector for Explosives and Narcotics
Desktop trace detector from Smiths Detection that identifies explosives and narcotics, including fentanyl, opioids, and synthetic cannabinoids, in a lightweight, highly sensitive package.
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Overview
The IONSCAN 600 is a lightweight, highly sensitive trace detector built to identify explosives and narcotics, including fentanyl, opioids, and synthetic cannabinoids, in demanding screening environments.
It’s suited to security screening, law enforcement, and customs inspection settings where fast, reliable trace identification supports frontline decision-making.
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- Detects explosives and narcotics.
- Non-Radioactive IMS source.
- Small,lightweight and portable.
- Fully operational on hot swappable batteries.
- Easy-to-use interface requires minimum training.
- Low cost of ownership including consumables.
- Single-use cost effective manual swabs.
- Meets ECAC/EU explosives detection standard for cargo and passenger screening, and certified by CAAC for aviation screening with explosives/narcotics.
Specifications
| Performance | |
| Detector type | Non-radioactive IMS source |
| Alarm method | Substance visual identification with configurable audio alarm |
| Explosives detection | Military, commercial and HMEs including RDX, TNT, PETN, NG, AN, UN, HMTD, TATP, EGDN, Tetryl, HMX, and others |
| Narcotics Detection | Common illegal and controlled narcotics, including fentanyls, opioids, spice, heroin, cocaine, ketamine, MDMA, LSD, GHB, THC and others |
| Power | |
| Power | 100-240V AC, 50-60Hz |
| Physical | |
| Weight | Non-printer version: 23.8lbs (10.8kg); Integrated printer version: 25.3lbs (11.5kg) |
| Connectivity | |
| Connectivity | Ethernet, 4 USB 2.0 (standard, 2 front/2 back) |
| Other | |
| Sampling | Trace particle sampling using cost-effective hygienic single-use swabs with either manual or wand collection |
| Calibration | Automatic internal self-calibration |
| Consumables | Cost effective single-use swabs, verification pen |
| Operating Humidity | 0 to 95% non-condensing |
| Storage capacity | 250,000 samples |
| Printer | Integrated printer (option at time of order only) or external USB printer |
| Safety | No hazardous parts and tamper-proof casing |
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IONSCAN 600
Description
Desktop Trace Detector
The Smiths Detection IONSCAN 600 is an advanced desktop trace detector designed to detect and identify a wide array of explosive threats and illicit narcotics, including military-grade, commercial, and homemade explosives, as well as fentanyl, opioids, and synthetic cannabinoids (Spice).
Building on the trusted IONSCAN family legacy, the IONSCAN 600 offers cutting-edge detection performance in a lightweight and portable configuration, making it ideal for checkpoints, border control, prisons, and critical infrastructure security.
The unit features an intuitive touchscreen interface and requires minimal training, making it easy to operate in fast-paced environments. It improves operational efficiency while maintaining the highest levels of detection accuracy, even with ultra-low trace amounts of target substances. Its flexible, cost-effective design includes quick start-up, self-diagnostics, and low maintenance requirements — ensuring uptime and reliability in any mission-critical deployment. Whether in a stationary setting or part of a mobile security unit, the IONSCAN 600 delivers the speed, accuracy, and portability required by today’s security professionals.
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