Fido
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X4
Handheld Explosives Trace Detector
Operations Manual
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Page 3: ... 774 This document may not be exported reexported or transferred without the prior authorization of the U S Department of Commerce PROPRIETARY INFORMATION This documentation contains confidential and proprietary information that must be main tained in confidence and used only in a manner consistent with the documentation and may not be disclosed to any third parties 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems...
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Page 5: ...ion 14 3 2 Fido X4 System Kit Contents 14 3 3 Fido X4 Unit Overview 16 3 4 Primary Hardware Components 17 3 4 1 Thermal desorption module TD 17 3 4 2 Detector inlet 17 3 4 3 Display 18 3 4 4 Keypad 18 3 4 5 USB C port 18 3 4 6 Battery 18 3 4 6 1 Soft button 18 3 5 Primary consumable components 18 3 5 1 Sensing element 19 3 5 2 Sample swipes 20 3 5 3 Reference standard 20 4 Getting Started 22 4 1 T...
Page 6: ...tion 35 5 3 2 What to sample 35 5 3 3 How to sample 36 5 4 Collecting a Vapor Sample 39 5 4 1 Vapor Detection Mode 39 5 4 2 Vapor Mode settings 39 5 4 3 Switching to Vapor Mode 40 5 4 4 Verifying the system in Vapor Mode 40 5 4 5 Collecting a vapor sample 42 5 4 5 1 Sample 42 5 4 5 2 Search 42 5 5 Sample Information 43 5 5 1 Sample information no threat detected 43 5 5 2 Sample information threat ...
Page 7: ... 58 8 4 1 Removing the thermal desorber 58 8 4 2 Attaching the thermal desorber 58 8 5 Replacing the Detector Inlet 59 8 5 1 Removing the inlet 59 8 5 2 Installing the inlet 59 8 6 Cleaning the System 60 8 6 1 Clean System menu 60 8 6 1 1 Power clean 60 8 6 1 2 Manual cleaning 60 8 6 2 Cleaning the thermal desorber 61 8 6 3 Cleaning a clogged or dirty sensor Inlet 61 8 6 4 Other maintenance tasks ...
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Page 9: ...verage of less than 30 seconds from alarm result The Fido X4 is available as a complete system kit to include the Fido X4 handheld ETD spare battery basic accessories maintenance kit and starting quantities of consumables For a detailed description of kit components see System Overview on p 14 1 1 Technical Support This manual is only one of the ways you can learn about the Fido X4 Each Fido X4 ki...
Page 10: ...Introduction Contact Information https detectionsupport com explosives email explosives support flir com Tel Toll free 1 877 692 2120 10 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc ...
Page 11: ... a potentially hazardous situation that may result in injury or equip ment damage Note Directs attention to important information you should review before pro ceeding with system operation 2 1 2 Safety symbols Symbol Meaning Action to Take Caution Battery Handling Device contains battery Handle batteries appropriately Use specified charger only Do not incinerate or expose to high temperatures abov...
Page 12: ...d and used in accordance with the instruction manual may cause harmful interference to radio communications Operation of this equipment in a residential area is likely to cause harmful interference in which case the user will be required to correct the interference at his own expense 2 2 2 FCC Part 15 Clause 15 21 Do not modify warning Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party r...
Page 13: ...eils radio exempts de licence L exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes 1 l appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage 2 l appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi même si le brouillage est sus ceptible d en compromettre le fonctionnement 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc 13 ...
Page 14: ...isplays easy to interpret alarm res ults and threat identification information 3 2 Fido X4 System Kit Contents The Fido X4 System Kit includes the following Welcome card Documentation Quick Start Guide Safety information document Kit contents document Fido X4 Handheld ETD with battery installed Spare battery 1 Battery charging adapter AC power supply USB C to USB A data cable Fido X4 sensing eleme...
Page 15: ...4 Kit Contents A Fido X4 Handheld ETD Battery charging adapter E Fido maintenance kit Vapor Mode inlet adapter X4 reference standard B Spare battery F Quick Start Guide C X4 consumables Sensing elements and sampling swipes G Single point harness D AC power supply USB C to USB A data cable ...
Page 16: ...SystemOverview 3 3 Fido X4 Unit Overview Figure 3 2 Fido X4 front 16 4226044 Rev C 2020FLIR Systems Inc ...
Page 17: ...s collected When a sample swipe is inserted into the TD the desorber automatically senses swipe insertion and mechanically positions the effective area of the swipe in close proximity to the detector inlet 3 4 2 Sample vapor is then drawn into the detector where detection events can occur 3 4 2 Detector inlet The primary function of the detector inlet is to efficiently draw sample vapor into the s...
Page 18: ... Battery The Fido X4 is equipped with a lithium ion Li Ion battery The expected battery life under nor mal operating conditions is 8 hours The battery is rechargeable while plugged into the device or also via an external battery charging adapter The battery is also hot swappable which allows you to replace the battery during operation without powering the Fido X4 off greatly reducing operational d...
Page 19: ...p TrueTrace technology During operation the unmarked end of the sensing element is inserted into the thermal desorber and heated The foundation of the sensing element is an optical grade glass capillary tube Sensing mater ials are applied as thin films in a linear 5 channel array inside of the capillary Multiple vari ations of these novel materials are used to achieve sensitivity and selectivity a...
Page 20: ...ffectively allow desorption of those particles during sample processing Sample swipes can be reused FLIR recommends that under normal operating conditions swipes may be reused up to 10 times However there are some exceptions If an alarm is recorded which indicates the presence of explosive threat material the swipe should be dis carded or handled according to your alarm resolution protocols Also i...
Page 21: ... sensor array when processed The retract able metal swipe element is designed to heat quickly so that the reference dose is metered and consistent across the life of the reference standard Each reference standard should last for approximately 200 presentations The storage shelf life for reference standards is guaranteed for 1 year For more information see Verifying the System on p 31 Note The refe...
Page 22: ...er Menu Back Enter Directional Pad Press the outer edges of the Enter key to input the following commands Press top edge of Directional Pad Up Press bottom edge of Directional Pad Down Press left edge of Directional Pad Left Press right edge of Directional Pad Right 4 1 2 Using the Input Keys 4 1 2 1 Enter key Press to select the highlighted or underlined menu control or command In the example sho...
Page 23: ...al screen For more information see Fido X4 Menus on p 25 4 1 2 3 Back key Use to return to the previous screen or menu 4 1 2 4 Directional pad On command screens Use on Command screens see Figure 4 2 to move the cursor left or right to the next command For example in Figure 4 2 you would press to highlight the Help command Figure 4 2 Example of a Command screen 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc ...
Page 24: ...ses the highlighted numerical value or changes to the next entry above Decreases the highlighted numerical value or changes to the next entry below In a multi item configuration screen see Figure 4 4 R highlights the next selectable item to the left In a multi item configuration screen highlights the next selectable item to the right Figure 4 4 Examples of configuration screens 24 4226044 Rev C 20...
Page 25: ... the main menu to display the Fido X4 sensitivity level options These options are designed to allow you to strike the right balance for your operation between Prob ability of Detection PD and False Alarm Rate FAR High When high sensitivity is selected the detection response thresholds on the sys tem are adjusted to be lower Use this setting when a high PD is your primary oper ational objective and...
Page 26: ...feedback for operational envir onments where audible alarms are undesirable Audio Enable This function is also a toggle Press to turn audible alarms ON or OFF Audio Volume Select this option to go to a configuration screen where you can adjust the volume of audio alarms Backlight Select this option to go to a configuration screen where you can adjust screen brightness to the desired level Threat T...
Page 27: ...the menu If a menu spans more than one screen you can press with the bottom entry high lighted to scroll to the next menu screen Menus are multi directional Pressing while at the top of the menu will auto matically scroll to the bottom of the menu 4 2 3 Clean System Menu For information on the Clean System menu see System Maintenance on p 53 4 2 4 File Archive Menu Functions on the File Archive Me...
Page 28: ...thm installed on the device is independent from the firmware version SE Type Indicated the type of sensing element installed in the system SE Runtime The amount of time the current sensing element has been in the system with the system powered ON System Runtime Total runtime for the system hardware Detector Component Temperatures Current temperature for each detector hardware component These value...
Page 29: ...lp from the main menu to display the Help menu where you can access short instructional videos demonstrating how to perform tasks Press or to highlight the video you want then press to play it Figure 4 10 Help menu 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc 29 ...
Page 30: ...n on the Fido X4 press and hold the power button releasing when the display back light becomes visible which takes about three seconds After several seconds the first of several FLIR splash screens will appear The startup process takes less than 30 seconds Figure 5 1 Startup screen 5 1 2 Heating Up After completing startup the Fido X4 will heat the internal components This process typ ically takes...
Page 31: ...the sensor has reached operating temperature and before operation begins the Fido X4 requires verification The system will display the message Present Reference Stand ard Note For more information on the reference standard see 3 5 3 on page 20 Figure 5 3 Present Reference Standard screen You can postpone the verification process for a short time by selecting LATER However the system will display a...
Page 32: ...tton while sliding it forward until the reference standard fully extends and locks Figure 5 5 Extending the reference standard Step 3 With the holes facing toward the Fido X4 display insert the reference standard into the thermal desorber TD slot as shown in Figure 5 6 Figure 5 6 Reference standard in TD slot 32 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc ...
Page 33: ...n be HOT Handle with care to avoid burns Step 5 When the TD slot opens remove the reference standard Step 6 Close the reference standard by lightly pressing the thumb button and sliding until the extension is fully retracted back into the sheath Step 7 Store the closed reference standard in the kit Step 8 When analysis is complete the Fido X4 will automatically display the result Verify Pass Verif...
Page 34: ...Wait 60 seconds then retry verification with the same reference standard The screen will display a countdown Figure 5 10 R If verification continues to fail you will be directed to replace the sensing element Fig ure 5 11 For more information see Replacing the Sensing Element on p 53 Figure 5 9 First Verify Fail screen Figure 5 10 Verify Fail screens Figure 5 11 Replace sensing element alert scree...
Page 35: ...race detection of explosive particulate Trace is defined as an amount of a substance or chemical that cannot readily be seen by the naked eye Substance quantities are often less than 1 microgram In order to detect trace amounts of explosives it is important to collect the sample properly on the sampling swipe and present the swipe properly to the system This section will provide guidance on how to...
Page 36: ...the swipe becomes deformed or damaged Step 2 Sample in the center of the bottom 1 in 2 5 cm square of the swipe as shown in Figure 5 14 To sample apply firm pressure enough to bruise a tomato to the back of the swipe with your index finger while dragging the swipe in a straight line across the surface being sampled Lift the swipe when repositioning Figure 5 14 Bullseye design not present on actual...
Page 37: ...s of bad top and good bottom swiping technique Step 3 Wait until the display prompts Insert Sample Figure 5 16 Orient the swipe with the collected sample facing towards the screen of the device Figure 5 16 Insert Sample screen Step 4 Insert the swipe into the thermal desorber TD slot until the swipe rests against the bottom stop and release The TD will automatically close when the swipe is detecte...
Page 38: ... appear to indicate sample progress Figure 5 18 Gathering Particles screen Sampling lasts for a maximum of 10 seconds If a response is detected sooner the swipe will be released and analysis will immediately begin Step 6 Follow the on screen prompts and remove the swipe The system will display the message Analyzing particles Figure 5 19 38 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc ...
Page 39: ...igure 5 5 5 4 Collecting a Vapor Sample 5 4 1 Vapor Detection Mode The Fido X4 is capable of operating in two different sampling modes Particle see 5 3 Mode and Vapor Mode While Particle Mode provides the most comprehensive means for threat detection based on various chemical and environmental principles Vapor Mode provides some unique advantages for sampling and detecting specific threats with ve...
Page 40: ... Vapor Mode simply remove the thermal desorber The Fido X4 will automatically detect the removal of the thermal desorber and X4 system parameters including key settings such as the temperature flow and detection algorithm will be auto matically adjusted This process may take a few minutes 5 4 4 Verifying the system in Vapor Mode When the system is ready it will require verification which is simila...
Page 41: ...end of the inlet adapter against the exposed tip of the Detector inlet as shown in Figure 5 23 Figure 5 23 Presenting the Vapor Mode inlet adapter Step 3 Select Go to begin verification A countdown of 3 seconds will display then a screen similar to Figure 5 24 will appear Figure 5 24 Preparing to Verify screen in Vapor Detection Mode ...
Page 42: ...present the sample In the example of the cup you would present the sample by positioning the detector inlet in or near the headspace The sample presentation time will last for a maximum of 10 seconds or until on screen prompts direct you to remove the sample Alarm results in Vapor Detection Mode resemble those for Particle Mode For more inform ation see Step 6 of Section 5 3 3 How to sample and Se...
Page 43: ... an analysis result is displayed 5 5 1 Sample information no threat detected If no threat was detected the sample information screen will resemble Figure 5 26 Figure 5 26 Sample information screen No threat detected Information type Comments 1 Sensing element type 2 Unique file number 3 Commands Select Data to view the raw sensor array data in the form of a spectrogram See 5 5 3 Select OK to retur...
Page 44: ... the raw sensor array data in the form of a spectrogram See 5 5 3 Select OK to return to the analysis result screen Select Flag to flag the sample record See 5 5 4 Select ID for more information on the threat See 5 5 5 5 Current Sensitivity setting 6 Type of threat found The presumptive threat identification displayed may be at a general threat no threat level threat material class or at a specifi...
Page 45: ...any time later through the File Archive menu Flags are meant to provide some additional information about the sample that was collected There are multiple flag options to choose from Red flag Use to flag the record of a known threat material Green flag Use for a sample record of a known blank or background Sample source flags These are icons you can use to identify the source of a sample including...
Page 46: ... command 5 6 Turn Off the Fido X4 Press the power button and hold to power down the Fido X4 A message will display to acknowledge that the power key has been pressed A countdown will display to show pro gress toward initiating the shutdown sequence If you release the power key before the countdown completes the Fido X4 will cancel the shutdown sequence and return to the pre vious screen 46 4226044...
Page 47: ... the File Archive menu You can view sample records individually or batch them into summary reports 6 1 1 Reviewing individual sample records To review individual sample records Step 1 From the main menu select File Archive to display the File Archive menu Browse Files will be highlighted Press to select it Figure 6 2 File Archive menu Step 2 On the Browse Date screen press or to navigate to the da...
Page 48: ...iles from each sample recorded during a time period you select including screen captures from the original sample analysis csv files for viewing the raw data a summary report in PDF format with sample statistics To create a report Step 1 From the main menu select File Archive to display the File Archive menu then select Create Report to display the Choose Report menu Figure 6 4 Choose Report menu ...
Page 49: ...ected the date range the report will begin to generate Figure 6 5 Report generation in progress After a summary report is generated it is temporarily stored on the device Reports can be accessed by connecting the Fido X4 to a computer using the USB C to USB A data cable To conserve storage space reports are erased from the device after a power cycle For more information see Connecting to a Compute...
Page 50: ...rument The function should only be performed by an administrator and requires an administrator passcode to activate For information on administrator passcodes see the Fido X4 Administrator Guide Note To avoid data loss back up Fido X4 files on a computer before erasing data See Connecting to a Computer on p 51 50 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc ...
Page 51: ... storage device and will be assigned a drive letter or resource identifier by the computer Caution Data on the Fido X4 USB drive may be erased or overwritten during normal sys tem operations Do not use the Fido X4 to store other data files 7 2 Wireless Connection The Fido X4 can connect to a WiFi access point or tether to a Bluetooth device For instruc tions see the Fido X4 Administrator s Guide 7...
Page 52: ...e attached computer 7 5 Digital manuals The Fido X4 stores a digital copy of this manual and other documentation in PDF format You can save or copy these manuals to local storage on your computer to allow access to the doc umentation when the Fido X4 is not connected PDF reader software is likely installed on your computer However if you cannot open the PDF file you may need to contact your organi...
Page 53: ...ample a table covered with a towel to minimize the risk of dropping the sens ing element from a height and breaking it 8 1 1 Removing the sensing element Caution The sensing element is HOT Handle with care to avoid burns When handling the sensing element take care only to touch the end of the Ele ment that is marked with a dot Figure 8 1 Caution Breaking a sensing element will create sharp edges a...
Page 54: ...l to the Fido X4 as shown in Figure 8 4 until it is fully extended in that direction Figure 8 3 Opening the sensing element compartment 2 Caution Do not continue to the next step without fully extending the door in a horizontal direction as shown in Figure 8 4 or you may break the sensing ele ment Breaking a sensing element will create sharp edges and glass shards that can cut or puncture skin 54 ...
Page 55: ...the sensing element Figure 8 4 Accessing the sensing element Figure 8 5 Sensing element in place Caution The sensing element is HOT Handle with care to avoid burns When handling the sensing element take care only to touch the end of the Ele ment that is marked with a dot Figure 8 5 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc 55 FLIR Fido X4 Operations Manual ...
Page 56: ...Step 2 Remove a new sensing element from the packaging Step 3 Hold it by the marked end Figure 8 1 Step 4 Insert the unmarked end into the sensing element compartment in the Fido X4 see Figure 8 5 Step 5 The sensing element will meet some initial resistance from the O rings that it seats into Push it gently until it is fully seated Caution If you attempt to close the sensing element compartment do...
Page 57: ...able meaning the system does not need to be powered off to replace the battery When the battery is removed the system will display a timer which indicates the amount of time 1 minute allowed to install a new battery Once a new battery is installed the system will reinitialize and regular operation can continue 8 2 2 1 Removing the battery Press the silver button on top of the battery pack to disen...
Page 58: ...nger press the silver tabs on each side of the TD Figure 8 7 Figure 8 7 Squeeze tabs to loosen TD Step 2 Once detached lift the desorber free of the small tabs at the bottom Step 3 Place the TD on a clean surface or back inside the system case 8 4 2 Attaching the thermal desorber To re attach the TD Step 1 Insert the tabs on the bottom of the TD into the holes located on the main sys tem housing F...
Page 59: ...1 1 Step 3 Using the wrench component of the multi purpose inlet tool provided in the maintenance kit loosen the inlet by turning counterclockwise Figure 8 9 Inlet tool Step 4 There are O rings located inside of the inlet Ensure they are accounted for before proceeding Step 5 Place the inlet on a clean surface 8 5 2 Installing the inlet Step 1 Ensure the O rings are installed inside of the inlet S...
Page 60: ...l contamination This process takes about 7 minutes from start to finish and will require you to install a new sensing element once completed For more information see Replacing the Sensing Element on p 53 8 6 1 2 Manual cleaning Periodically the Fido X4 should be cleaned manually The manual cleaning frequency and schedule will depend on your operational environment and throughput however a general ...
Page 61: ...em on 8 6 3 Cleaning a clogged or dirty sensor Inlet Rarely it is possible to clog or contaminate an inlet sufficiently to require more thorough cleaning To clean the detector inlet Step 1 Power off the Fido X4 and allow to cool for 15 minutes Step 2 Use the inlet tool to remove the detector inlet tip as shown in the Remove the Inlet video available from the Help menu Step 3 Thread the inlet into ...
Page 62: ...r sensing element and then the detector inlet Visually inspect each O ring for damage Replace any damaged O rings Re install the inlet and sensing element leaving the thermal desorber removed 8 6 4 2 Checking the system for leaks Following the O ring check and replacement verify that there are no air leaks Use the silicon endcap of the inlet tool to create a face seal against the singular flow pat...
Page 63: ...e weather How are you doing today Where are you going today These types of questions will help you observe behavior and buy time for further invest igation If a person being screened produces an alert it does not necessarily mean that they have had direct contact with explosives They may have had inadvertent contact with explosives or may have a legitimate reason for contact with an explosives rel...
Page 64: ...he Fido X4 detects the elemental sulfur in black powder a person might have recently handled match heads or vulcanized rubber vehicle tires which will cause an alarm A person might be taking heart medication such as nitroglycerin or PETN both of which are also explosives in spite of their medical applications 9 3 Follow Organizational Protocols Proper investigation and determining the root cause o...
Page 65: ...military conventional homemade and liquid explosives Time to Alarm 10 25 seconds Clear Down Time Less than 30 seconds System Interface Display Alerts Visible audible and haptic vibration alerts vivid sunlight readable color display 32k colors Localization Language translation available worldwide Communication USB C data and communication modes toggleable WiFi and Bluetooth Data Storage 3 500 hours...
Page 66: ... 32 to 104 F 0 to 50 C Operating Humidity 5 to 95 non condensing Storage Temperature 14 to 122 F 10 to 60 C Physical Features Dimensions L x W x H 14 5 x 4 5 x 2 8 in 37 0 x 11 5 x 7 0 cm with battery Weight 3 2 lbs 1 5 kg Enclosure Protection IP54 rated molded magnesium and polymer composite casing with anti corrosive coating Unmanned Platform Integration Kit Components UGV mounting bracket inlet...
Page 67: ...complete verification warning 31 Figure 5 5 Extending the reference standard 32 Figure 5 6 Reference standard in TD slot 32 Figure 5 7 Checking System Performance screen 33 Figure 5 8 Verify Pass screen 33 Figure 5 9 First Verify Fail screen 34 Figure 5 10 Verify Fail screens 34 Figure 5 11 Replace sensing element alert screen 34 Figure 5 12 Reference Presentation Error screen 35 Figure 5 13 Examp...
Page 68: ...e Archive menu 47 Figure 6 2 File Archive menu 47 Figure 6 3 Selecting a sample record 48 Figure 6 4 Choose Report menu 48 Figure 6 5 Report generation in progress 49 Figure 6 6 Summary report 50 Figure 8 1 Dot enlarged on sensing element marks the area safe for handling 53 Figure 8 2 Opening the sensing element compartment 1 54 Figure 8 3 Opening the sensing element compartment 2 54 Figure 8 4 Ac...
Page 69: ...ry 9 11 18 30 53 66 C command screens 23 computer connection 51 Bluetooth 51 65 USB 14 49 51 57 65 wireless 51 D detector inlet 11 17 28 30 59 display 18 22 25 30 47 52 56 65 E erasing data 50 F firmware 28 51 updating 51 flow rate 62 H Help menu 29 61 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc 69 ...
Page 70: ... 9 14 53 manuals 52 menu Help 29 61 Settings 26 39 Status 28 menus 18 22 25 39 47 60 O O rings 56 P PDF 48 52 powering on 30 R records 47 reference standard 11 14 31 reports 18 47 51 65 accessing 18 51 S safety 11 70 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc ...
Page 71: ... 28 30 53 sensors 17 28 31 60 Settings menu 26 40 soft button 18 specifications 65 Status menu 28 support 9 18 swipes 14 28 39 T technical support 9 18 theory of operation 14 thermal desorber TD 11 17 30 32 58 thermal desorption module TD 17 U USB 14 49 51 57 65 V videos 9 29 31 62 4226044 Rev C 2020 FLIR Systems Inc 71 ...
Page 72: ...This document is changed in accordance with our Quality Management system All changes are archived Publ No 4226044 Revision C Language en Issue date April 15 2020 ...
