CAM

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  • Hand-held detection of nerve, blood, blister and choking agents
  • Rapid response to very low levels of agent concentration
  • Ergonomic and rugged design for operation in a wide range of environmental conditions.
  • Proven and reliable - more than 70,000 in service around the world.

      The Chemical Agent Monitor (CAM) is a proven product -  the first mass produced, reliable hand-held instrument capable of detecting nerve or blister agents or liquid agent contamination. More than 70,000  CAMS have now been deployed and are in service with Armed Forces, civil defence personnel and first responder organisations worldwide.

      CAM will detect nerve, blood, blister and choking agents to specified NATO requirements. Additional programming can be included to extend the range, to cover other agents such as TICs (Toxic Industrial Chemicals).

      Designed to carry out and access the contamination level of personnel, vehicles, munitions and stores to prevent cross-contamination and avoid unnecessary decontamination. The unit can also be used to confirm that the threat has passed; decontamination procedures have been effective and the area is clean..

      An Enhanced Chemical Agent Monitor (ECAM) is available with features such as; a removable dopant source, automatic sample overload protection systems, interactive display and simplified operations.

      CAM is a trade mark of Smiths Detection

      Specifications
      Size: 350 x 80 x 145mm
      Weight: 1.9kg (including standard battery)
      Power: Single 6V battery, rechargeable battery, or 4 x D-cell batteries with training adaptor.
      Agents detected: Nerve, blood, blister, & choking agents and selected TICs.