Chemical Detection with the Portable Analyser

Owlstone’s (UK) Lonestar Analyser is a portable chemical detector with applications in water quality analysis, gas detection and health and safety. Using field asymmetric ion mobility spectrometry, it can provide almost instant identification and quantification (down to parts per billion levels) of substances of interest. Its small size (36x26x20cm and less than 8kg) and robustness mean it is easily portable, and can be operated on-site. The straightforward sample-loading and user interface systems allow operation by non-specialist personnel.

Applications can be developed from scratch according to customer needs, as there are no compound-specific elements within the Lonestar system. Owlstone have extensive experience of developing bespoke applications for clients, and current applications include identification and quantification of dimethyl sulphate, benzene, metaldehyde in water, and solvents (PNP, DME, MTBE and THF) in waste water treatment.