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MobileTrace®

User Manual

MA001133 Rev. 8
Copyright © 2010 Morpho Detection, Inc. All rights reserved. This document and the information contained
herein is the exclusively property of Morpho Detection, Inc., except as otherwise indicated. The
document may not be modified or altered in any way, and you may not use, copy, print, display,
reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit or distribute this document in whole or in part without the
prior written permission of Morpho Detection, Inc.
Document number: MA001133, August 2010

Disclaimer THE INFORMATION IN THIS DOCUMENT IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT

NOTICE. MORPHO DETECTION, INC. ASSUMES NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR
INACCURACIES OR OMISSIONS AND SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITIES,
LOSSES, OR RISKS, PERSONAL OR OTHERWISE, INCURRED AS A CONSEQUENCE,
DIRECTLY OR INDIRECTLY, OF THE USE OR APPLICATION OF ANY OF THE
CONTENTS OF THIS DOCUMENT. FOR THE LATEST DOCUMENTATION, CONTACT
YOUR LOCAL SUPPLIER OR VISIT US ONLINE AT WWW.MORPHODETECTION.COM.
This publication may contain examples of screen captures and reports used in daily operations.
Examples may include fictitious names of individuals and companies. Any similarity to names and
addresses of actual businesses or persons is entirely coincidental.
Statements herein are based on normal operating conditions and are not intended to create any
implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose. Morpho Detection, Inc. reserves
the right to modify at any time without notice these statements, our services, products, and their
warranty and performance specifications.

Trademarks MOBILETRACE is a registered trademark and ITMS is a trademark of Morpho Detection, Inc.
All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

Software license The product contains a Microsoft Windows® CE Operating System. Your use of the Windows CE
agreement Operating System is governed by the terms of the Microsoft End User Licensing Agreement that is
enclosed with the device.

Intended use Use this product only for the purpose it was designed for; refer to the data sheet and user
documentation. For the latest product information, contact your local supplier or visit us online at
www.morphodetection.com.

FCC compliance This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class A digital device,
pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection
against harmful interference when the equipment is operated in a commercial environment. This
equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in
accordance with the instruction manual, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
You are cautioned that any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible
for compliance could void the user's authority to operate the equipment.

EMC directive The European Union directive on electromagnetic compatibility (2004/108/EC) requires non-European
manufacturers to designate an authorized representative in the European Community.
Our European representative is Morpho Detection International Inc., formerly known as GE Ion Track
LTD, Granary House, Station Road Great Shelford, Cambridge CB2 5LT, United Kingdom.

The European directive Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment (WEEE) aims to minimize the
impact of electrical and electronic equipment waste on the environment and human health. For proper
treatment, recovery, and recycling, return the equipment marked with this symbol to your local supplier
upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it in designated collection points. For
more information, visit www.recyclethis.com.

This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the
European Union. See the product documentation for specific battery information. The battery is
marked with this symbol, which may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury
(Hg). For proper recycling return the battery to your supplier or to a designated collection point. For
more information visit www.recyclethis.com.

Regulatory
iii

Contents

Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
Revision History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . x
Conventions Used in This Document . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Terminology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Safety Terms and Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
Warnings and Cautions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiv
Battery Charger Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
Rear Panel and Display Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv

Chapter 1. Device Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1

Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Product Contents . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Software Requirements (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Related Documentation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Navigation Pad and Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Stylus and Stylus Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Desorber and Desorber Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Filter/Pump Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Compartment and Main Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Battery Disposal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Device Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Device Weight and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Power Requirements. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Default Substance List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14

Chapter 2. Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Receiving the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Unpacking the Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Storing, Installing, and Reordering Active Chemical Dopants . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Negative Ion Dopant Storage and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
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Positive Ion Dopant Storage and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19

Dopant Shelf Life and Storage Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
BHT Vapor Mode Calibration Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Charging the Main Batteries. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Using Your Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Battery Recharge Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
LED Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Positioning and Connecting the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Powering Up the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Logging On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
Warm-Up (System Burn) Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Logoff/Powering Down the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Storing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
Shipping the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26

Chapter 3. Calibration and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Particle Mode Calibration and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Auto Calibration - Particle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
Verify - Particle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Dual Peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Single Peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
Vapor Mode Calibration and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Auto Calibration - Vapor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Verify - Vapor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 42
Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode (Dual Peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 45
Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode (Single Peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 51

Chapter 4. Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 53

Top ITMS™ Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Menu Items. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
File Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 57
Copying Files to USB Flash Drive . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 58
Copy Files to a Shared Network Drive. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 61
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Substances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Detailed Default Access Levels . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 68
Add a User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70
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Modify a User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71
Delete a User. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72
Adding a Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
Viewing the Maintenance Log . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Exporting the History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 74
Purging History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Config Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 76
Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Advanced Menu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Adjusting Date & Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 80
Calibrating Flows . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Calibrating the Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 82
Calibrating Temperatures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 83
Copying Alarm Files to External Media . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Importing a User Database . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 84
Modifying PIC Diagnostics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Modifying User Defined Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 87
Setting Default Cal Factors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 88
Setting User Privileges . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 89
Upgrading Software . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 90
Manual Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Burn In Membrane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Exit ITMS/Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Change Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Explosives Optimized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 96
Narcotics Optimized Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Vapor Optimized Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 97
Change Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 98
Logoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Live Mode. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Verify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Help . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 99
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 100

Chapter 5. Analyzing Samples . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 101

Default Sampling Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Sampling Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 103
Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 104
Sampling Baggage or Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
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Sampling Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105

Sampling Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 106
Sampling Procedures . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Surface Wipe Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Taking a Sample by Hand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 107
Taking a Sample Using the Hand Wand . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 108
Vapor Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Removing the Desorber and Installing the Vapor Plate. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Taking a Vapor Sample . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 113
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
No Alarm Sampling Sequence. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Alarm Sampling Sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Clearing an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Clearing NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO Alarms. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 116
Selecting View Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Peaks View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Plasmagram View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Navigating the Plasmagram. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Select Scan View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120
Intensity Map View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 121
3D View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122

Chapter 6. Warnings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 123

Detector Flow Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 124
Sample Flow Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Calibration Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125
Heater Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 126
Low Battery and Backup Battery in Use Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 127
Battery Operation Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128
Stabilizing Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 129

Chapter 7. Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 131

Shift Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 132
Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 134
Monthly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 144
Six-Month Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 147
As-Needed Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 149

Chapter 8. Desktop Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 153

Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Connecting to the MobileTrace® Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
Main ITMS™ Desktop Application Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 154
ITMS™ Desktop Application Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
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Recall. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 155
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 156
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 158
Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 160
Viewing the Device History File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 161
Viewing Detail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Printing the History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 163
Printing the Statistics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Copying Alarm Files from the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 164
Deleting Alarm Files on the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 165
Upgrading the Device Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 166

Chapter 9. Parts and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 173

Chapter 10. Service and Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 177
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Morpho Detection Sales Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 178
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 179
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Preface

This is the MobileTrace® User Manual for model P0007027. This document includes an overview of the
product and detailed instructions for all user level factory defaults and explains how to:
• Operate and maintain the device
• Execute administrative functions
• Contact Technical Support and Customer Service
To use this document effectively, you should have a basic knowledge of:
• Explosive and narcotic trace detection
• Your organization’s alarm resolution protocols
Read these instructions and all ancillary documentation entirely before installing or operating this product. The
most current versions of this and related documentation are available through Morpho Detection’s Customer
Service Department. See Customer Service on page 178 for instructions on purchasing additional publications.
Note: A qualified service person, complying with all applicable codes, should perform all required hardware installation.

© 2010 Morpho Detection, Inc. All rights reserved. This document and the information contained herein is the exclusively property of Morpho Detection, Inc., except as otherwise
indicated. The document may not be modified or altered in any way, and you may not use, copy, print, display, reproduce, publish, license, post, transmit or distribute this document in
whole or in part without the prior written permission of Morpho Detection, Inc.
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Revision History
Table 1. Revision History

Date Rev. Description

May 2010 8 Release of Rev. 8 incorporates software version 1.51. The following changes were
made to the user manual as a result of this release:
• Updated procedures based on version 1.51 software.
• Added procedure for new User Defined Warnings functionality.
• Updated Select Scan view description to reflect new flashing screen option.
• Updated positive ion dopant to Ammonium Carbamate.
• Updated dopant shelf life and storage information.
• Updated trap shelf life and sampling event information.
• Edited, updated, reformatted, and changed company name to Morpho Detection,
Inc.

November 17, 7 Revised error in shift maintenance.

2008

Table 1. Revision History (continued)

Date Rev. Description

October 27, 2008 6 Release of Rev. 6 incorporates software version 1.49. The following changes were
made to the software or the user manual as a result of this release:
• Sampling Configuration
• Extended maximum sample time to 14 seconds.
• Added verification and manual cal sample time as configurable options inside
Advanced Configuration dialog.
• Detection mode is sample type dependent. New tab control added to Advanced
Configuration dialog to configure such detection settings.
• Calibration
• Removal of desorber is not necessary when performing a flow calibration.
Removed message that prompted the user to do so.
• Calibration files saved as CALxxxxx.xxx.
• Verification
• Verification files saved as VERxxxxx.xxx.
• Added reminders to change dryer material every 7 days and the membrane every
30 days.
• Changed explosives default temperatures to:
• Detector: 162oC
• Desorber: 242oC
• Sampling Time: Default 10 seconds
• Changed narcotics default temperature to 249oC.
• Added two parameters for line filters: real standard deviation and max slope scan.
• Added parameters from Status window into a note file including cal factor and
offset.
• Added sample and detector pump cal number to note file.
• Various substance configuration changes such as substance abbreviation changes
and standard peak locations.
• All Sensitive Security Information labeling removed.
• Broke the substance list into three tables; explosives, narcotics, vapor.
• Sampling matrix changed as a result of substance list changes.

Table 1. Revision History (continued)

Date Rev. Description

January 24, 2008 5 Based on 1.48 software version. The following software updates resulted in updates to
the user manual.
• New Menu dialog: Ability to print was added to the device and a change language
button was added.
• Y Axis Scaling was added to the options dialogs (note default is Linear.)
• Ability to Upgrade the PIC from the application: The PIC if queried at startup if an
incorrect version of the PIC is installed the device will upgrade the PIC and restart.
• Text changed in Vapor Mode verification: Now says Verification Mode instead of
Insert Ver Trap & Press Trigger.
• New Clearing algorithm was implemented.
• Device will not allow 2 triggers within 1 second: This was implemented to avoid
someone hitting the trigger button twice accidental in vapor mode and starting a
sample and then quickly stopping the sample.
• Change the way a verification file is saved: Now it is VER0001.sca instead of
ALM0001.sca.
• Configuration changes: Addition of particle and vapor mode taggants.
• Instructions on how to add, modify and delete substances from the library has been
added.

October 30, 2007 4 Based on 1.47 software version, updated Ephedrine golden number.

August 27, 2007 3 Based on 1.45 software version, updated Verification Mode to Insert Verification Trap
and Press Trigger.

June 27, 2007 2 Based on 1.43 software version, clarified battery icon functionality, vapor sampling
information expanded.

June 7, 2007 1 Based on 1.43 software version.

Conventions Used in This Document

The following conventions are used in this document:

Bold Menu items and buttons

Italic Emphasis of an instruction or point; special terms

File names, path names, windows, panes, tabs, fields, variables, and other graphical user interface
(GUI) elements

Titles of books and various documents

Blue italic (Electronic version.) Hyperlinks to cross-references, related topics, and universal resource locator
(URL) addresses

Monospace Text that displays on the computer screen

Programming or coding sequences

Terminology
The terms user and operator are used interchangeably. The terms access level, user level, and privilege level are
also used interchangeably.

Safety Terms and Symbols

CAUTION: User should use care to avoid possible damage to the device. This graphic is accompanied by
additional text information indicating the details of the caution.

High Voltage Warning: User should use appropriate electrical safety precautions

Hot Surface Warning: User should use care when working near or on the labeled item.

Radiation Warning: Indicates the presence of a radioactive source.

Warnings and Cautions

The MobileTrace® detector contains a radioactive Nickel-63 source of 10 millicuries (370 MBq) strength.
The source is fully enclosed in the detector of the instrument that stops all primary radiation. The detector
has been designed in compliance with the United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (USNRC)
guidelines for safety. If a problem is suspected with the detector, DO NOT open the detector—call Morpho
Detection’s Technical Support Department. Then, if necessary, return the instrument to Morpho Detection
for service. Note that in some countries, notification of receipt and registration of the source may be
required by the national government body responsible for control of radioactive sources.

Note: An annual radiation wipe test is not required on this instrument in the United States. In other countries,
annual wipe testing may be required. Consult your local radiation governing body for requirements.

Remarks regarding the use of the MobileTrace® detector in France:

• You will have the obligation to perform periodic inspections of the sealed sourced contained in our
equipment in compliance with articles R4452-12, R4452-13 and R4452-15 and the code of labor
regulations. Before shipment of the equipment, Morpho Detection will perform a test to verify the
absence of radioactive leaks. A certificate mentioning the result of the test will be provided with each
MobileTrace® detector. This initial leak test has to be stored along with the results of any subsequent
tests. A technical control of radioprotection of the sources has to be performed every year at a
minimum. It is your responsibility to have the test performed by an authorized body.
• Your company will have to be authorized for the possession of radioactive elements. For this, you will
need to verify:
• that a person competent in radioprotection be designated by the legal authority of your company,
and be trained accordingly.
• that your company obtain an authorization from the Nuclear Safety Authority (ASN): the form
"Manufacturing, Possession, Use and Manipulation of radionucleides or of equipment or products
containing some" is available on the website www.asn.fr.
• Once you have received from the ASN your authorization to posses and to use sealed sources, the
IRSN (Institute for Radioprotection and Nuclear Safety) who has in parallel received a copy of it, will
send to the beneficiary of the authorization original forms of red color called "Request for the supply of
sealed sourced”, matriced based on the content/data of your authorization.
• You will fill this request and send it to Morpho Detection who will complete it and will affix its
commitment to take back the sources, before transmitting it to the Department of Source Expertise at
the IRSN.
• As soon as your receive your IRSN authorization, you will provide us a notarized copy which will
authorize us to ship the MobileTrace® detector.
• Finally, you will be held accountable to an annual inventory to be provided to IRSN (article R.1333-50
of the code of Public Health) identifying an updated and comprehensive list of all sources and
equipment, used or stored in your facility.

The detector must be disposed of properly in accordance with local, state, and federal (or National)
regulations. Please contact your local hazardous waste disposal facility or Morpho Detection for proper
disposal methods.

The desorber contains heater elements that exceed 200ºC. Use caution as directed when operating or
maintaining this device.

CAUTION: Do not position the unit so that it is difficult to operate the disconnecting device.

CAUTION: If the device is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer, the protection provided by the
device may be impaired.

CAUTION: Always observe safe laboratory practices by referring to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) before
handling any material. For copies of any MSDS, contact Morpho Detection Customer Service.

CAUTION: The MobileTrace® is not intended for use outdoors during inclement weather, that is rain and snow.

CAUTION: Dispose of batteries within this product according to local regulations.

Battery Charger Warnings

WARNING: Do not expose the charger or power supply to water or liquids; this is not a sealed case.

WARNING: Do not open the charger or power supply case, no user serviceable parts are inside.

WARNING: Do not cover the fan exhaust or obstruct the airflow, this will cause overheating.

WARNING: Use only the manufacturer's power supply and observe terminal polarity.

WARNING: Place the charger in a cool spot, away from external heat sources.

CAUTION: During recalibration the charger may become warm.

Rear Panel and Display Symbols

Network

Reset

Power

USB

Direct Current (12-18V)

Fuse (T8A250V)

Battery Power/Charging

Enter

Tab

Trigger

This chapter provides an introduction to your MobileTrace® device, including

minimum hardware/software requirements, steps you need to perform before you
begin installing, configuring, and using your device, a general description of the
device’s major components, device specifications, substance list, standard
features, and theory of operation. Sections included in this chapter are:
Product Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Product Contents. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Hardware Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Other Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Software Requirements (Provided) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Related Documentation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Before You Begin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Major Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Touch Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Navigation Pad and Control Buttons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Stylus and Stylus Holder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Desorber and Desorber Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Filter/Pump Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Battery Compartment and Main Battery. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .6
Rear Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Device Specifications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Device Weight and Dimensions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Power Requirements . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Default Substance List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Theory of Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14

Product Overview
The MobileTrace® device is designed and manufactured by Morpho Detection, Inc. It employs a patented
technology to detect and identify explosives and narcotics. Morpho Detection’s ITMS™ technology (Ion Trap
Mobility Spectrometry) increases efficiency and sensitivity over conventional Ion Mobility Spectrometry
(IMS) systems by several orders of magnitude. The system can be used for applications in:
• Airports
• Shipping ports
• Customs checkpoints
• Border crossings
• Prisons
• Other facilities
The following figure shows the MobileTrace® device in its hard shipping case.

Figure 1. Hard shipping case

Product Contents
The MobileTrace® consists of the following:
• MobileTrace® device
• Hard shipping case
• Lithium ion batteries
• Battery charger
• Shoulder strap
• Stylus
• External power supply
• Vehicle power adapter
• Keyboard

• Hand wand
• Consumables
• User manual and maintenance log CD
Inspect the package and contents for visible damage. If any components are damaged or missing, do not use the
device. Refer to Customer Service on page 178. If you need to return the device, you must ship it in the original
black hard shipping case.

Hardware Requirements
To execute the desktop application, you will need to connect to the MobileTrace® device through a hub (not
provided) to a laptop or personal computer (PC) using a shielded Ethernet cable.

Other Requirements
You might also need the following maintenance tools:
• Flathead screwdriver
• Phillips head screwdriver
• Needle nose pliers

Software Requirements (Provided)

• ITMS™ software
• Windows® CE operating system

Related Documentation
The MobileTrace® Maintenance Log (MA001132) should be used to track routine maintenance procedures
when maintaining the device.
For information about the battery or charger, refer to the Inspired Energy CH5000A instruction sheet included
with the charger or visit www.inspiredenergy.com.

Before You Begin

Morpho Detection’s field training personnel provide guidance for all installation tasks. Review the following
information and requirements prior to installation:

Check local and national radiation regulations and preregister the radioactive detector, if necessary.

• Furnish an appropriate storage facility for all MobileTrace® device components.

• Shipping and handling requirements, for example hazardous material and storage.
• Locate and prepare sufficient space for the device at the intended operating site.

• Ensure that the intended operating site is equipped with adequate electrical power and outlets. See
Power Requirements on page 10.
• Ensure you are familiar with your organization’s alarm resolution protocol.
• Charge the two main batteries using the provided charger.
• Perform a weekly maintenance on the device before powering up. See Weekly Maintenance on
page 134.

Major Components
The MobileTrace® device contains the ITMS™ detector and all the requisite hardware to support its detection
capabilities. This includes:
• A universal AC input power supply
• DC input jack
• Internal back-up battery to allow for hot swapping the main battery
• USB port
• Ethernet port
• Fan to circulate air over the electronics
The navigation pad and the touch screen are contained on the top of the device, and connections are on the rear
panel.

Figure 2. Major components

Touch Screen
Navigation Pad Desorber and
and Control Buttons Desorber Cover

Stylus and Stylus

Holder (Not Shown)

Trigger Button

Rear Panel

Filter/Pump Cover

These are described in the following subsections:

Touch Screen
The computer display doubles as an input device on the MobileTrace® device. All menu functions are available
by first pressing the Menu button, which displays the menu and advanced menu screens.
CAUTION: Do not use sharp objects to make selections on the touch screen. Use the provided stylus to make menu
selections.

Navigation Pad and Control Buttons

There are built-in navigation buttons and a pad to execute certain ITMS™ software functions on the
MobileTrace® device. There are two green trigger buttons; one is located below the 4-way navigational pad and
the other is located on the handle. The trigger button located on the handle is for ease of vapor sampling at
awkward angles.

Figure 3. Navigation buttons and pad

4-Way Navigation Pad

Tab Enter

Trigger

Stylus and Stylus Holder

The stylus is used on the touch screen to select functions within the ITMS™ software. The stylus holder
provides a convenient place to store the stylus when not in use.

Desorber and Desorber Cover

The desorber attaches to the front of the device during particle mode operation and the desorber cover installs
over the desorber to provide protection. When a sample trap is inserted into the detection slot, the user presses
one of the green trigger buttons which signals the computer to start an analysis; the trap reaches the required

temperature in 1 to 2 seconds. The desorber vaporizes any particles that have been collected by the sample trap.
During continuous use, the desorber may become contaminated with low volatile material and should be
cleaned regularly. See Shift Maintenance on page 132.

Filter/Pump Cover
The filter/pump cover allows access to the sample pump and sample pump filter. The filter will need to be
replaced at scheduled intervals.

Battery Compartment and Main Battery

The battery compartment allows access to the main battery. The main battery will power the MobileTrace®
device for approximately 4 hours. The device has a hot swappable battery feature enabling the user to change
batteries while keeping the device operating on an internal backup battery. The backup battery does not need to
be recharged as it is charged by the main battery. The backup battery will power the device for approximately
10 minutes while an alarm sounds to remind the user to install the main battery or provide AC power. It is
recommended that the second main battery remain charged to prolong battery operation. For more information
on the charging the main battery, see Charging the Main Batteries on page 20.

Battery Handling
Proper battery handling is essential. The following should be observed:
• Avoid shorting the battery.
• Do not immerse the battery in water.
• Do not disassemble or deform the battery.
• Do not expose to or dispose of the battery in fire.
• Avoid exposing the battery to excessive physical shock or vibration.
• Keep the battery out of the reach of children.
• Do not use any battery that has been damaged in any way.
• Always charge in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions, using specified chargers only. Do
not use modified chargers.

Battery Storage
The main battery packs can be stored from -20°C to +60°C at up to 80% relative humidity. However, they are
best stored below 21°C in a cool, dry, well-ventilated facility free from corrosive gas or vapor. Storage at
elevated temperatures (above 45°C) may degrade battery performance and reduce battery life. Storage at low
temperatures may affect initial battery performance.

Battery Disposal
Properly dispose of rechargeable lithium-ion main batteries according to local regulations. In North America
recycling information can be obtained from the Rechargeable Battery Recycling Corporation (RBRC) at
www.rbrc.org. In the European Union recycling information can be obtained from www.recyclethis.info.

Note: For more information about the battery or charger, refer to the Inspired Energy CH5000A instruction sheet
included with the charger or visit www.inspiredenergy.com.

Rear Panel
The rear panel contains a number of ports and access covers. These are used for initial setup and maintenance.

Figure 4. Rear panel

Battery Charging Light USB Port

Dryer Tube Ethernet Port

Fan

Dopant Chamber Fuse

DC Power
Power Button Hardware Reset

Battery Compartment Battery Compartment

Door Latch

The rear panel includes internationally recognized symbols for connection purposes.
Table 1. Rear panel components

Component Function

Dryer Tube This tube provides access to the dryer material (molecular sieve) which should be
replaced weekly. A message is displayed every 7 days when it is time to replace the
dryer material and every hour thereafter until the dryer material is changed. See
Replace Dryer Material on page 139.

Dopant Chamber This provides access to the chemical dopant tubes used to aid in the ionization
process of the detector. The dopants should be inspected weekly and replaced with
new chemical dopants, as required. See Check Dopant Levels on page 142.

Power Button Pressing the power button turns the device on and a green light illuminates or
blinks depending upon certain powering conditions. Pressing the power button
again turns the device OFF and the green light is not illuminated. The device is
designed to be left ON continuously to keep the detector hot.
• Solid - CPU is powered on running off DC or a good main battery.
• Slow Blink - CPU is powered on running off a low main battery.
• Fast Blink - CPU is powered on running off the backup battery.

Table 1. Rear panel components

Component Function

Battery Compartment Compartment where the main battery is stored. Turning the latch releases the door
to allow you to pull out or insert the main battery.

Battery Charging Light • Solid light on: Battery is charging.

• Light is off: Battery is fully charged.
• Blinking: PIC is on, CPU is off, main battery not present.
See Battery Charger Warnings on page xv.

USB Port Allows the user to connect a USB flash drive or keyboard to the device.

Network/Ethernet Connection When the device is connected to a local area network, it allows the user to transfer
signal and alarm data to the network or onto a laptop or PC.

Fan The fan draws air into the device for cooling.

WARNING: Do not block the flow of air into the fan.

Fuse DC input fuse (T8A250V) is located on the rear panel to the right of the handle.
Additional fuses are available in the maintenance kit.

DC Power Connector The DC IN connector allows unit to be run from a DC source 12–18 VDC at 8A
max. The device comes standard with a 100–240 VAC, 47–63Hz input power
supply.

Hardware Reset Resets the device hardware.

Note: If the device hardware needs to be reset, press the power button to
perform a full restart. For further assistance, contact Morpho Detection’s
Technical Support.

Device Specifications
Table 2. Device specifications

Device Specification Description

Environmental Temperature: 0–50oC operating, -20–60oC storage

Humidity: 0–95% (non-condensing)
IP20 protection rating

Compact Flash Drive (Hard Disk) 1 Gb (minimum)

USB External Flash Drive (Not Compatible with USB 1.1 or higher
Provided)

Operating System Windows® CE Embedded, 5.0

USB Ports (1) USB 1.1 compatible, up to 12 Mbps

Ethernet 10 Base-T/100 Base-TX, auto negotiating, half/full duplex

Table 2. Device specifications (continued)

Device Specification Description

Ethernet Cabling Shielded CAT 5 cable or unshielded CAT 5 cable with two complete turns and
ferrite core

Hot Swappable Batteries (2) 14.4 VDC 6.6Ah Li-Ion SmartBattery. internal trickle charger

Battery Charger Commercial off the shelf external fast charger/battery calibrator

Backup Battery Internal 12V NiMH provides up to 10 minutes of power to allow the swapping of the
external battery

Fan, Rear Panel 40 mm, 30 PPI filter

Display, Transflective LCD w/ 3.5", 240x380 pixel LCD with resistive touch screen
Touch Screen

Fuse 8 amps, 250V, type T (time lag)

Audio Indicator Piezo alarm

Radioactive Source Nickel 63, 10 millicuries (370 MBq) strength

Power Cables AC to DC power supply and DC vehicle power adapter

Vehicle Power Adapter 15 amps, 32V, time delay

Cable Fuse

Keyboard Miniature 8.7"W, USB 1.1

Dopants • Ammonium Carbamate

• Dichloromethane (DCM)

Internal Calibrant BHT

Signal Processing Variable integration time, simultaneous positive and negative ion mode

Device Weight and Dimensions

Table 3. Device weight and dimensions

Length Width Height Weight

16.1 in (408 mm) 6 in (151 mm) 12.4 in (315 mm) 9.2 lbs. with battery

Power Requirements
The DC electrical power source appropriate for the MobileTrace® device appears in the following table:
Table 4. Device power requirements

Input Voltage Frequency Capacity Power Consumption Fuse Rating

100–240VAC 47–63 Hz 85W 8 amps, 250V, type T

(30W steady state) (time lag)

12–18 VDC N/A 10A (max) 15A, 32V, 3 AG

(slow blow)

Default Substance List

The MobileTrace® device is set at the factory with the following default substance lists. For more information
regarding substances, contact Morpho Detection. Refer to Technical Support on page 178 for contact phone
numbers.

Note: This is not a complete list of explosives and substances that are detectable by the device. See Adding, Modifying,
and Deleting Substances on page 64.

Table 5. Explosives mode substance list

Substance Selected by Default? Substance Code

TNT (Trinitrotoluene) Yes E1

RDX/HMX Yes E2
• RDX (Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine) (C4)
• HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine)

RDX-H (Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine) (C4) Yes E2

Neg-Ver No Neg-Ver

NITRO Yes E3
• Nitroglycerine
• PETN
• DetaSheet™
• Urea Nitrate
• Ammonium Nitrate
• Sem-A (PETN + Nitroglycerine)
• Sem-H (PETN + Nitroglycerine + RDX)
• Smokeless Powders: Winchester, Blue Dot

TATP (Triacetonetriperoxide)* Yes E4

PETN (DetaSheet™) Yes E5

DNT (Dinitrotoluene) No E6

Table 5. Explosives mode substance list (continued)

Substance Selected by Default? Substance Code

HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine) Yes E7

TETRYL (Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine) No E8

NITRATES/HMTD Yes E9
• NITRATES (Ammonium Nitrate/Urea Nitrate)
• HMTD (Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine)

DMNB No E10

HMTD (Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine) Yes E11

p-MNT (Mononitrotoluene or Methylnitrobenzene)-Taggant No E13

Black Powder (Various Gun Powders) No E14

Neg-CAL (Particle Mode Calibration, TNT Equivalent) No Neg-CAL

COCAINE (Benzoylmethyl Ecgonine) No N1

HEROIN (Diacetyl Morphine-Heroin) No N2

THC ((-)-Delta-9-Trans-Tetrahydrocannabinol) No N3

METHAM ((+) Methamphetamine} No N4

Ephedrine No N5

Pos-Ver No Pos-Ver

MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) No N6

MORPH (Morphine) No N8

AMPHET (L-Amphetamine) No N9

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine) No N10

Ketamine No N11

Pos-CAL (Particle Mode Calibration, Cocaine Equivalent) No Pos-CAL

Default sample time: 10.0 seconds

Table 6. Narcotics mode substance list

Substance Selected by Default? Substance Code

COCAINE (Benzoylmethyl Ecgonine) Yes N1

HEROIN (Diacetyl Morphine-Heroin) Yes N2

THC ((-)-Delta-9-Trans-Tetrahydrocannabinol) Yes N3

METHAM ((+) Methamphetamine) Yes N4

Table 6. Narcotics mode substance list (continued)

Substance Selected by Default? Substance Code

Ephedrine Yes N5

Pos-Ver No Pos-Ver

MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) Yes N6

MORPH (Morphine) Yes N8

AMPHET (L-Amphetamine) Yes N9

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine) Yes N10

Pos-CAL (Particle Mode Calibration, Cocaine Equivalent) No Pos-CAL

TNT (Trinitrotoluene) No E1

RDX/HMX No E2
• RDX (Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine) (C4)
• HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine)

Neg-Ver No Neg-Ver

NITRO No E3
• Nitroglycerine
• PETN
• DetaSheet™
• Urea Nitrate
• Ammonium Nitrate
• Sem-A (PETN + Nitroglycerine)
• Sem-H (PETN + Nitroglycerine + RDX)
• Smokeless Powders: Winchester, Blue Dot

TATP (Tricycloacetone) No E4

DNT (Dinitrotoluene) No E6

HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine) No E7

TETRYL (Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine) No E8

NITRATES (Ammonium Nitrate/Urea Nitrate) No E9

DMNB No E10

Neg-CAL (Particle Mode Calibration, TNT Equivalent) No Neg-CAL

Default sample time: 11.0 seconds

Table 7. Vapor mode substance list

Substance Selected by Default? Substance Code

TNT (Trinitrotoluene) Yes E1

RDX/HMX No E2
• RDX (Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine) (C4)
• HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine)

NITRO Yes E3
• Nitroglycerine
• Smokeless Powders: Winchester, Blue Dot

TATP Yes E4

DNT (Dinitrotoluene) Yes E6

• Vapor-Neg-Ver No Vapor-Neg-Ver

HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine) No E7

TETRYL (Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine) No E8

DMNB (2-3 Dimethyl 2, 3-Dinitrobutane) (Explosive Tagging/ No E10

Detecting Agent)

HMTD (Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine) Yes E11

NITRO/TAGNT No E12
• DMNB
• p-MNT

p-MNT (Mononitrotoluene or Methylnitrobenzene) No E13

Vapor-Neg-CAL (Vapor Mode Internal Calibration) No Neg-CAL

COCAINE (Benzoylmethyl Ecgonine) Yes N1

HEROIN (Diacetyl Morphine-Heroin) Yes N2

THC ((-)-Delta-9-Trans-Tetrahydrocannabinol) No N3

METHAM ((+) Methamphetamine} Yes N4

Ephedrine Yes N5

Vapor-Pos-Ver No Vapor-Pos-Ver

MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) No N6

MORPH (Morphine) No N8

AMPHET (L-Amphetamine) Yes N9

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine) No N10

Table 7. Vapor mode substance list (continued)

Substance Selected by Default? Substance Code

EDME (Ecgonine Methyl Ester) (Vapor That May Indicate the Yes N11
Presence of Cocaine)

Vapor-Pos-CAL (Vapor Mode Internal Calibration) No Pos-CAL

Default sample time: 10.0 seconds

Theory of Operation
The MobileTrace® device operates by first trapping traces of vapors or particles given off or left behind by
explosives and/or controlled drugs. Morpho Detection’s ITMS™ detection technique operates by ionizing the
target vapors and then subsequently measuring the mobility of the ions in an electric field. The mobility of each
target ion differs sufficiently so that each is uniquely identified.
Samples are collected on clean/new traps either by hand wiping suspect surfaces with the trap or by attaching
the trap to the hand wand. Any vapors or microscopic particles of target materials collected on the sample trap
are released into the detection system by placing the sample trap into the detection slot on the desorber.
Desorbed vapors are drawn into the MobileTrace® detection system by the action of a small sampling pump.
The sampled air leaving the desorber is drawn over a semi-permeable, elastomeric membrane that allows target
vapors to permeate through the detection system. Most dust and dirt is excluded by the membrane, thus
protecting the detector from contamination.

Figure 5. Pneumatics diagram

The sample molecules that pass through the membrane are carried into the detector on a stream of clean, dry air
(gas). This gas flows through an ionization chamber whose walls are lined with a Ni-63 radioactive foil; this
foil emits low-energy beta particles. As the gas proceeds through the chamber, both positive and negative ions
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are formed. There is no measurable level of radiation emitted by the detector itself, thus allowing for
completely safe operation.
The electric field in the detector's ionization chamber is at most times zero, but at 33 ms intervals, short pulses
are applied across the chamber. This pulsed electric field forces the sample, now in an ionized gas state, to be
pulsed out of the ionization chamber and proceed toward the collector electrode. The speed of the ion is related
to its size; thus, a measurement of this speed makes substance identification possible. The collector and related
electronics pass a constant stream of analog information from the detector to the system computer for digital
conversion, analysis, and identification.
Selectivity is gained from the use of the semi-permeable membrane in the sampled air stream before the
detector. Many organic vapors are transmitted through the membrane and produce unwanted responses in the
detector. These responses are eliminated by the addition of a trace of dopant vapor in the gas stream entering
the detector. The dopant is chosen such that it steals charge from unwanted ions, and in the absence of narcotics
(or explosives in negative ion mode) produces a single-response peak in the spectrum. The spectrum is known
as the plasmagram. When controlled drug (or explosive) vapors enter the detector, they have very strong
charge affinity and steal charge even from the dopant ions. The system software is designed specifically for the
device and includes a user-friendly graphical interface and produces fast and unambiguous results.

This chapter provides information on how to install, power up/down, store, and
ship the MobileTrace® device. Sections included in this chapter are:
Receiving the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Unpacking the Components. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Storing, Installing, and Reordering Active Chemical Dopants . . . . . . . .18
Negative Ion Dopant Storage and Installation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Positive Ion Dopant Storage and Installation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .19
Dopant Shelf Life and Storage Conditions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BHT Vapor Mode Calibration Tube . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Charging the Main Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Using Your Charger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
Battery Recharge Time . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .21
LED Indication . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Positioning and Connecting the Components . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Powering Up the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Logging On . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .23
Warm-Up (System Burn) Period . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .24
Logoff/Powering Down the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Storing the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .25
Shipping the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .26

Receiving the Device

When you receive the device, carefully examine the exterior and interior of the shipping case for any possible
shipping damage or evidence of mishandling. If any damage is found, note the information on the bill of lading
and immediately request an inspection from the carrier. Such requests must usually be made within a specified
time period from date of shipment. (The supplier is not responsible for damage to the device that occurred
during shipping and only furnishes replacement parts against a written purchase order. It is the purchaser’s
responsibility to file a claim with the carrier.)

Unpacking the Components

Carefully unpack the various device components from the shipping containers. Ensure that all necessary
components have been received and are not damaged, checking off each against the packing list.
Retain all packing material and shipping containers for possible future use. Store in a safe, dry location.

Storing, Installing, and Reordering Active Chemical

Dopants
The negative and positive ion dopant replacements are shipped separately from the device and in accordance
with standard U. S. Department of Transportation (DOT) shipping requirements. Initial dopant orders are
packaged within the Annual Consumables Kit, which is shipped in accordance with the scheduled training. See
Table 33 on page 174 for reorder part numbers.

CAUTION: DO NOT store dopants with foodstuffs.

Dopants MUST come to room temperature before installing in the dopant chamber. If the dopants
were fully depleted, then once installed, allow 2 hours for new dopants to permeate into the device
before calibration or sampling.

Always observe safe laboratory practices by referring to Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS)
before handling any material. For copies of any MSDS, contact Morpho Detection Customer
Service.

Negative Ion Dopant Storage and Installation

Inside the metal cylinder is a plastic tube with end caps taped on, which contains the negative ion plastic
dopant tube; if the dopant is not being used right away, it should immediately be placed in cold storage (in a
freezer, if possible) to extend the dopant life.

Figure 6. Metal cylinder, plastic tube, and negative ion plastic dopant tube

Negative Ion
Metal Cylinder
Dopant Tube
Plastic Tube
(Explosives)

1. In a well-ventilated area, open the metal cylinder by unscrewing the end-cap and remove the plastic
tube.
2. Remove the plastic tube end cap and remove the negative ion dopant tube.
3. Verify the device power is OFF and open the dopant chamber by pulling the dopant chamber end cap
with a slow twist.
4. Insert the new negative ion dopant tube into the dopant chamber.
5. Slowly twist the dopant chamber end cap until it is fully seated.
6. Dispose of used negative ion dopant tubes in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local
regulations.

Positive Ion Dopant Storage and Installation

The positive ion dopant is shipped in a single-wall, clear plastic packaging tube with a sorbent packet and an
activated charcoal packet; if the dopant is not being used right away, it should immediately be placed in cold
storage (in a freezer, if possible) to extend the dopant life.

Figure 7. Positive ion dopant

Plastic Tube End Cap

PVC Cylinder
Positive Ion Dopant Tube
(Narcotics)
Steel Dopant Tube
and Absorber Cartridge
1. In a well-ventilated area, remove the plastic tube end cap and remove the positive ion dopant tube.
2. Verify the device power is OFF and open the dopant chamber by pulling the dopant chamber end cap
with a slow twist.
3. Insert the new positive ion dopant tube into the dopant chamber.
4. Slowly twist the dopant chamber end cap until it is fully seated.
5. Dispose of the used positive ion dopant tubes in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and
Local regulations.
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Dopant Shelf Life and Storage Conditions

The following tables are estimated calculations of dopant shelf and product lives and their corresponding
storage temperatures. Actual results may differ. Morpho Detection recommends that the negative ion dopant
not be stored in the freezer for longer than 20 months to ensure greater than 80% usable life. Similarly, Morpho
Detection recommends that the positive ion dopant not be stored in the freezer for longer than 17 months to
ensure greater than 80% usable life.
Table 8. Negative ion dopant storage, shelf, and product life - Dichloromethane

Shelf Life Storage Conditions Nominal Storage Temp °C

Fully depleted after 8.3 years Freezer 0°C

Fully depleted after 20.4 months Room temperature 24°C

Product Life Storage Conditions Nominal Storage Temp °C

6.6 months In the device powered on 40°C

Table 9. Positive ion dopant storage, shelf, and product life - Ammonium Carbamate

Shelf Life Storage Conditions Nominal Storage Temp °C

Fully depleted after 7.2 years Freezer 0°C

Fully depleted after 14.3 months Room temperature 24°C

Product Life Storage Conditions Nominal Storage Temp °C

4.3 months In the device powered on 40°C

BHT Vapor Mode Calibration Tube

The internal butylated hydroxy toluene (BHT) calibrant tube inside the dopant chamber contains small white
crystals and is important for internal calibration when the device is in vapor mode. Typically, you should not
need to replace the internal calibrant tube unless it has been damaged, lost, or contaminated. It does not have to
be removed from the device prior to shipping. For further information about BHT, consult the Material Safety
Data Sheet (MSDS) which is available from Customer Service.

Figure 8. BHT vapor mode calibration tube

Charging the Main Batteries

Before using the lithium ion batteries, they must be fully charged using the provided battery charger.
SmartBatteries should use level II or higher Smart SMBus chargers. The battery will issue commands over the
SMBus to the charger to control the charge rate and voltage. Upon receipt of the specific charging instructions

from the battery, the charger will then configure itself to deliver the appropriate charge. In this way the
SmartBattery/SmartCharger system is chemistry and voltage independent. Do not attempt to charge
SmartBatteries with a non-SMBus charger.
Note: For more information about the battery or charger, refer to the Inspired Energy CH5000A instruction sheet
included with the charger or visit www.inspiredenergy.com.

Using Your Charger

In order to maintain maximum performance of the main batteries, Morpho Detection recommends periodically
using the battery charger to check battery status and perform recalibration as needed.
Note: Use only the battery charger specified by Morpho Detection.

Place the battery charger on a flat, level surface away from sources of heat and moisture. Plug the DC
connector from the power supply into the back of the charger and connect the power supply to the main AC
supply using the cable provided. Install the battery in the charger's battery bay such that the connector on the
battery properly mates with the connector on the charger.
When the battery is installed in the charger, LEDs in the charger's status window indicates the status of the
battery (see Table 11 on page 22). Charging automatically begins and ends, provided the battery is not in an
error state. If a red flashing LED displays then the battery requires recalibration. Press and release the
calibration button on the charger to initiate the automatic recalibration routine. If a red solid LED displays, the
battery is defective and should be replaced.

Figure 9. Battery charger

Battery Bay
DC Connector

Calibration Button

Status Window

Battery Recharge Time

Table 10. Battery recharge time

Battery Type Typical Recharge Time Min. Recalibration Time Max. Recalibration Time

Li Ion 4 1/2 hours 9 hours 13.6 hours

LED Indication
The status of the battery is indicated by the LEDs visible in the status window:
Table 11. Battery charger LEDs

Color Description Status

Green flashing Battery charging

Green solid Battery fully charged

Blue flashing Battery in calibration mode

Blue solid Battery fuel gauge calibrated

Red flashing Battery fuel gauge in need of recalibration

Red solid Error

Positioning and Connecting the Components

The required DC power cord or vehicle power adapter is supplied inside the shipping container. Plug either of
the power cords into the back of the MobileTrace® device rear panel by aligning the red dots on the two mating
connectors and pushing them together until fully engaged. To remove the power cord you must grasp it close to
the red dots and pull toward you. There is a quick disconnect that releases it from the rear panel.
The external power supply is plugged into an appropriate AC electrical outlet supplying 90–264 VAC, 47–63
Hz.
The vehicle power adapter is plugged into an appropriate 12 VDC outlet and provides the appropriate power
with the vehicle running.

Powering Up the Device

To turn ON electrical power to the device, push the Power button on the rear panel. The green LED on the
Power button illuminates.

Logging On
The user Log On screen displays each time the ITMS™ software is started or the computer is rebooted.
Note: For added security the factory-installed passwords should be changed during the installation and training session.

Figure 10. Log on screen

1. Enter your user level personal identification number (PIN).

2. Press Log On.
The device warms up for approximately 30 minutes to allow the device to stabilize. During this
time, the screen displays a Stabilizing Temperature message while the device also performs a
computer initialization routine, various self-checks, and begins heating the detector and desorber.

Figure 11. Stabilizing Temperature

Once the temperature is stabilized, the Calibration Warning message displays in the status bar.

Figure 12. Calibration Warning

To control the level of access for each user, three user privilege levels are provided by default: Operator,
Maintenance, and Administrator. To view the current user privilege level, press Menu/Config Notes. The
current user level also displays in the upper right corner of the screen, under the software version number (see
Figure 15). For information about user access, see Table 18, Default user privilege access on page 68.

Warm-Up (System Burn) Period

The following table lists the recommended warm-up periods.
Table 12. Warm-up periods

Type of Start-Up Recommended Warm-Up Time

FIRST-TIME Long storage time and the pressure pumping effect caused by air transportation can cause the
migration of low-volatility contaminants into the detector itself. Once the device is turned ON, such
contamination slowly vaporizes due to the high operating temperatures and is swept out of the
detector device. Ideally, initial calibration or operation of the device should not be made for at least
24 hours after the initial power-up to ensure that any low-volatility contaminants have been purged.
The FIRST TIME the device is powered up, it requires an INITIAL burn-in period of 24 hours
before any calibration or sampling begins. This burn-in period allows the device to purge itself of
any contamination and fully stabilize.

COLD-START After the FIRST TIME burn-in, if the device has been powered off for more than a few days, power
(Off for a few days) up the device and allow it to stabilize for 12 hours prior to operation.

COLD-START If the device has been powered off for only a few hours, power up the device and after
(Off for a few hours) temperatures have stabilized, the device is ready for use.

Note: The device provides the best service when left turned ON continuously. This allows the detector, desorber, and
membrane to remain hot, thus preventing contamination and condensation of water vapor into the device.

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/System Burn.

2. Choose 24 Hours.

Figure 13. System Burn

3. Press OK.
The device begins the burn-off process in the following order:
a. The device heats up to the desired temperature.
b. The burn time displays and counts down.
c. The cooling process occurs.

d. The temperatures stabilize.

Note: You can cancel a System Burn at any time. When a System Burn is canceled, it is logged into the
history file.

Figure 14. System Burn - Heating...Stabilizing

A B

C D

Logoff/Powering Down the Device

The power-down procedure MUST be followed when the MobileTrace® device is to be transported, shipped to
another location, or during certain maintenance procedures. See Shipping the Device on page 26 or Chapter 7,
Maintenance on page 131.
1. Press Menu/Logoff on the main menu.
2. Press the Power button on the rear panel to turn the device OFF.
If the device is being packed into shipping containers, allow a minimum of 30 minutes for it to
cool down. This helps prevent hot components from possibly melting the packaging and shipping
materials. Once the device arrives at its new destination, it can be safely restarted.

Storing the Device

The MobileTrace® device should be stored in a clean, dry environment free from chemicals, solvents, and
vandalism with an ambient air temperature between 0 and 50ºC operating and -20 and 60ºC non-operating.

It is strongly recommended that the device be powered down, cooled, and all components be placed in their
original shipping containers whenever they are to be moved or stored.
If the device is to be used again soon (within several days), leave the external power supply connected and the
device powered up.
Note: Note the location of the stored device, for radioactive regulatory purposes.

Shipping the Device

The MobileTrace® device needs to cool for a minimum of 30 minutes and MUST be placed into its original
black shipping case to avoid any damage during shipment.
Dopants MUST be removed from the dopant chamber and shipped separately. Customer is responsible for
complying with all applicable Federal, State, and Local regulations.

This chapter provides instruction on how to properly calibrate and verify the
MobileTrace® device. Sections included in this chapter are:
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Particle Mode Calibration and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Auto Calibration - Particle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Verify - Particle Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Dual Peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Single Peak) . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Vapor Mode Calibration and Verification . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Auto Calibration - Vapor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .40
Verify - Vapor Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode (Dual Peak). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode (Single Peak). . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51

Overview
After the calibration routine, a verification of the calibration should be performed. There are four ways to
calibrate the device:
• Automatic calibration in particle mode
• Manual calibration in particle mode
• Dual peak (recommended)
• Single peak
• Automatic calibration in vapor mode
• Manual calibration in vapor mode
• Dual peak (recommended)
• Single peak
The ionization process in the detector is affected by moisture, temperature, and pressure within the detector.
Large increases in contamination can lead to shifts in the peak positions in the plasmagram. This is likely to
occur after the device has been stored for a long time or during the pressurization cycle of an aircraft flight. In
both of these circumstances, Morpho Detection recommends that the device be turned ON and allowed to run
at least 24 hours before attempting a calibration.
The detection and recognition algorithms in the MobileTrace® software are extremely sophisticated and are
designed to interpret the results completely, providing unambiguous output. Substances are recognized by
specific positions of peaks in the plasmagram, which are all set in the substance configuration. The positions of
these peaks may vary slightly due to pressure, temperature, and the amount of humidity in the device.
Manual calibration of the peak recognition windows may be necessary only upon receipt of the device, or when
the device fails to recognize a calibration sample. This latter occurrence is very rare; manual calibration is not
usually required unless the device is moved to another site, or after performing the monthly maintenance
procedures. It is advisable to run a calibration check every day before beginning sampling operations.
The manual calibration routine can be accessed via the Menu screen and requires at least a 4-digit maintenance
level user ID. Morpho Detection recommends that only a qualified, high level user be allowed to change any
parameters in the manual calibration routine.
The status bar displays the Stabilizing Temperature message, followed by the Calibration Warning message
after log on for all user levels. To the left of the Calibration Warning message, in small text, are the current
operating modes.
Table 13. Operating modes

Symbol Operating Mode

EX Explosives mode

N Narcotics mode

P Particle mode

V Vapor mode

Figure 15. Calibration Warning after log on

Particle or Vapor Mode Software Version
Status Bar
Explosives, Narcotics,
or Vapor Mode User Level

Calibration and verification file names are displayed in the status bar when the device is being calibrated or
when the calibration is being verified. All calibration and verification files are saved in the alarms folder as
CALxxxxx.sca or VERxxxxx.sca files.

Figure 16. File naming conventions

CAL Filename VER Filename

Particle Mode Calibration and Verification

Note: Your specific configuration may differ depending upon your organization’s requirements. The following screen
shots are for instructional purposes only and may not be the same as your specific configuration.

Auto Calibration - Particle Mode

You must first log on and perform calibration and verification at the start of each day or each shift before
beginning sampling operations.
Note: You cannot perform a calibration if any warning(s) other than the Calibration Warning displays.

1. Power on the device, and log on to the ITMS™ software.

See Logging On on page 23.
2. Verify you are in Particle Mode.

See Change Mode on page 96.

3. Press the Cal button on the main screen.
The Insert Cal Trap & Press Trigger message displays in the status bar.

Figure 17. Particle: Insert Cal Trap & Press Trigger

4. Wear a clean cotton glove and, carefully remove a calibration trap from the container.
5. Insert the calibration trap into the desorber, and immediately press either the Trig button on the main
screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green button on the device handle.
Note: Immediately replace the cover to the calibration trap container to avoid contamination.

Figure 18. Insert trap in desorber

The device starts the Sampling mode, analyzes the calibration trap, and identifies the substance.
The Sampling message displays on the touch screen.
The calibration routine determines the current peak locations and enters them into the peak
location file. The peak positions in the file are then used by the recognition algorithm to identify
substances of interest.
Upon successful completion of analyzing the calibration trap, Neg-CAL (TNT) and Pos-CAL
(Cocaine) peak locations display in a dialog box.

Figure 19. Particle: Auto calibration window

6. Remove the calibration trap, and discard it immediately.

CAUTION: A calibration trap MUST be used only once and then discarded after the calibration is performed.

7. Press OK to close the calibration dialog.

The calibration alarm Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected (dependent upon what substance
mode you have selected) displays.

Figure 20. Particle: Explosives Detected

Note: If the calibration check fails to display the alarm condition, re-calibrate with a new calibration trap or have
a user with Maintenance level or higher access privilege perform the manual calibration. See Manual
Calibration - Particle Mode (Dual Peak) on page 34.

8. Press Clear to initiate the clearing cycle, which clears the device of the positive and negative calibrant.
The Clearing..., Sampling..., and Insert Clean Trap messages display.

Figure 21. Particle: Clearing..., Sampling..., and Insert Clean Trap

9. Insert a clean sample trap, and immediately press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green
button on the navigation pad, or the green button on the device handle.
Note: Immediately replace the cover to the sample trap container to avoid contamination.

After the device is cleared, the No Alarm - Ready message displays.

Figure 22. Particle: No Alarm - Ready

10. Remove the sample trap.

11. Once the calibration is complete, Morpho Detection recommends that you verify the successful
calibration. See Verify - Particle Mode on page 33.
Note: Peak positions on the plasmagram may differ from location to location because different elevations above sea
level affect the pressure in the detector. Pressure changes can also occur from day to day, but these have only a
very small effect on the peak positions in the plasmagram.

Note: The device provides the best service when left turned ON continuously, which allows the detector and associated
hardware to remain hot, thus preventing contamination.

Verify - Particle Mode

Verification of the calibration is highly recommended to ensure the calibration routine was performed
correctly.
1. Press Menu/Verify on the main screen.
The Insert Ver Trap & Press Trigger message displays in the status bar.

Figure 23. Particle: Insert Ver Trap & Press Trigger

2. Wear a clean cotton glove, and carefully remove a verification trap from the container.
3. Insert a verification trap into the desorber, and immediately press either the Trig button on the main
screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green button on the device handle.
Note: Immediately replace the cover to the verification trap container to avoid contamination.

The Verification Successful! dialog displays.

Figure 24. Particle: Verification Successful!

Note: If a Verification Failed dialog displays, test the verification trap as a sample and the device should alarm
on RDX (in Explosives mode) or Ephedrine (in Narcotics mode). If the alarm does display, the verification
is successful. If it does not display, repeat the calibration steps, and then repeat the verification steps. If
the Verification Failed dialog displays again, contact Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.

4. Remove the verification trap from the desorber, and discard it immediately.
Note: A verification trap MUST be used only once and then discarded after the verification is performed.

5. Press OK.
An alarm on RDX in explosives mode and Ephedrine in narcotics mode (dependent upon what
substance mode you have selected) displays in the status bar.
Note: If Show Substance Code is selected in Menu/Options, then RDX displays as E2 and Ephedrine displays
as N5.

6. Press Clear to initiate the clear cycle.

The Clearing..., Sampling..., and Insert Clean Trap messages display.
7. Wear a clean cotton glove, and carefully remove a sample trap from the container.
8. Insert a clean sample trap, and immediately press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green
button on the navigation pad, or the green button on the device handle.
Note: Immediately replace the cover to the sample trap container to avoid contamination.

After the device is cleared, the No Alarm - Ready message displays.

9. Remove the sample trap.
Note: The device provides the best service when left turned ON continuously, which allows the detector and associated
hardware to remain hot, thus preventing contamination.

Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Dual Peak)

The calibration values for all substances are stored in a configuration file included with the MobileTrace®
device software. If the peak heights do not meet the minimum requirement for auto calibration, the manual
calibration routine allows you to select peaks (typically within the white window) that you know are correct
but are just below the auto calibration peak height requirements.
1. Press Menu/Manual Calibrate on the main screen.
The Calibrate Options Dialog displays.

Figure 25. Particle: Calibrate Options Dialog

2. Press Dual Peak Calibrate (Recommended).

The Select a substance to calibrate on dialog displays.
Note: The screenshot shown is for instructional purposes only and may not be representative of your specific
configuration settings.

Figure 26. Particle: Select Neg-CAL

3. Verify Neg-CAL is selected from the list of substances, and press OK.
The CALIBRATE dialog displays.

Figure 27. Particle: CALIBRATE

4. Wear a clean cotton glove, and carefully remove a calibration trap from the container.
5. Insert a calibration trap into the desorber, and immediately press Yes.
Note: Immediately replace the cover to the calibration trap container to avoid contamination.

The Select the correct peak to calibrate on dialog displays.

Figure 28. Particle: Neg-CAL peak

6. Observe the Neg-CAL peak in the white window. Touch slightly above the top of the peak until the dot
appears and displays the drift time and peak height.

Figure 29. Particle: Select the Neg-CAL peak

Note: The peak selected MUST be the correct peak. To determine this, the user must be aware of where the
Neg-CAL peak should be located. In most cases, the peak falls in the white highlighted area. If the peak
is outside the white window, you can select it and press Yes to accept the selection, then you need to set
the default cal factors before you can verify the successful calibration. (See Setting Default Cal Factors
on page 88.) This shifts the white window to be in the range of the newly selected peak.

7. Press OK.
The Select a substance to calibrate on dialog displays.
Note: The screenshot shown is for instructional purposes only and may not be representative of your specific
configuration settings.

Figure 30. Particle: Pos-CAL

8. Verify Pos-CAL is selected from the list of substances, and press OK.
The Select a peak dialog displays.

Figure 31. Particle: Pos-CAL peak

9. Observe the Pos-CAL peak in the white window. Touch slightly above the top of the peak until the dot
appears and displays the drift time and peak height.

Figure 32. Particle: Select Pos-CAL peak

Note: The peak selected MUST be the correct peak. To determine this, the user must be aware of where the
Pos-CAL peak should be located. In most cases, the peak falls in the white highlighted area. If the peak
is outside the white window, you can select it and press Yes to accept the selection, then you need to set
the default cal factors before you can verify the successful calibration. (See Setting Default Cal Factors
on page 88.) This shifts the white window to be in the range of the newly selected peak.

10. Press OK.

A dialog verifying you want to calibrate the selected peaks displays.
Note: Values displayed vary dependent upon peaks selected and your specific configuration.

Figure 33. Particle: Calibration confirmation

11. Press Yes.

A System Calibrated dialog displays.

Figure 34. Particle: System Calibrated

12. Press OK.

A calibration alarm showing Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected (dependent upon what
substance mode you have selected) displays.
13. Press Clear to initiate the clear cycle, which clears the device of positive and negative calibrant.
The Clearing..., Sampling..., and Insert Clean Trap messages display.
14. Wear a clean cotton glove, and carefully remove a sample trap from the container.
15. Insert a clean sample trap, and immediately press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green
button on the navigation pad, or the green button on the device handle.
Note: Immediately replace the cover to the sample trap container to avoid contamination.

After the device is cleared, the No Alarm - Ready message displays.

16. Remove the sample trap.
17. Once the calibration is complete, Morpho Detection recommends that you verify the successful
calibration.
Note: If the peak was outside the white window, you must first set the default cal factors before you can verify
the successful calibration. See Setting Default Cal Factors on page 88. This shifts the white window to be
in the range of the newly selected peak.

See Verify - Particle Mode on page 33.

Note: The device provides the best service when left turned ON continuously, which allows the detector and associated
hardware to remain hot, thus preventing contamination.

Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Single Peak)

For optimal performance, Dual Peak Calibration is recommended. See Manual Calibration - Particle Mode
(Dual Peak) on page 34. The single peak calibration routine follows the same principle as the dual peak
calibration, except only one screen is shown for substance selection. The list contains all the explosives and

narcotics in the substance file. The user must select only one substance (Neg-CAL or Pos-CAL if using
calibration traps) to calibrate on and then select its appropriate peak. Perform a verification of the calibration.
See Verify - Particle Mode on page 33.

Vapor Mode Calibration and Verification

Auto Calibration - Vapor Mode

Auto calibration in vapor mode uses the internal calibrant tube (BHT) to calibrate on. With the device vapor
plate attached and the device running in vapor mode, you can auto calibrate the device in vapor mode. You
must first log on and perform calibration and verification at the start of each day or each shift before beginning
sampling operations.
Note: You cannot perform a calibration if any warning(s) other than the Calibration Warning displays.

1. Install the vapor plate.

See Removing the Desorber and Installing the Vapor Plate on page 110.
2. Press the Cal button on the main screen.
The Press Trigger to Start Int Cal message displays in the status bar.

Figure 35. Vapor: Press Trigger to Start Int Cal

3. Press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green
button on the device handle to start the collection process.
The Sampling... message displays.

Figure 36. Vapor: Sampling...

The Vapor-Pos-CAL calibration peak value dialog displays.

Figure 37. Vapor: Accept Vapor-Pos-CAL

4. Press OK to accept.
The Press Clear to Continue... message displays.

Figure 38. Vapor: Press Clear to Continue...

5. Press Clear.
The Clearing..., Sampling..., and No Alarm-Ready messages display.

Figure 39. Vapor: Clearing..., Sampling..., and No Alarm-Ready

6. Once the calibration is complete, Morpho Detection recommends that you verify the successful
calibration. Continue with See Verify - Vapor Mode on page 42.

Verify - Vapor Mode

Verification of the calibration is highly recommended to ensure the calibration routine was performed
correctly.
1. Press Menu/Verify on the main screen.
The Verification Mode message displays in the status bar.

Figure 40. Vapor: Verification Mode

2. Do one of the following:

• If you are verifying an auto calibration, place the Check Sample vial in front of the vapor plate,
leaving a small space between the vial and vapor plate.
• If you are verifying a manual calibration, do one of the following:
• If the internal BHT was used for manual calibration, place the Check Sample vial in front of
the vapor plate, leaving a small space between the vial and vapor plate.
• If the Check Sample vial was used for manual calibration, you need an additional substance
(not provided) other than Vapor-Neg-Ver or Vapor-Pos-Ver to verify the manual calibration.
Because the device automatically looks for Vapor-Neg-Ver or Vapor-Pos-Ver to verify the
manual calibration, you have to exit Verification Mode and use the additional substance as if
you were analyzing a sample. Therefore, select Menu/Verify to exit out of Verification Mode.
Place the sample in front of the vapor plate, leaving a small space between the sample and
vapor plate.
3. Press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green
button on the device handle to start the collection process.

Figure 41. Vapor: Using Check Sample vial

The Collecting and Trigger to Stop messages display.

Figure 42. Vapor: Collecting and Trigger to Stop

Collect the sample for 10 seconds.

4. Press Stop, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green button on the device handle.
The Sampling... message displays.

Figure 43. Vapor: Sampling...

The Verification Successful! dialog displays.

Figure 44. Vapor: Verification Successful!

Note: If you are verifying a manual calibration using substance other than the Check Sample vial or BHT tube,
the Verification Successful dialog does not display. The Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected
(dependent on which substance you are using) message displays in the status bar, which indicates the
verification was successful. Contraband Detected displays in the status bar if an explosive and a narcotic
are detected at the same time.

Note: If a Verification Failed dialog displays, test the verification trap as a sample and the device should alarm
on RDX (in Explosives mode) or Ephedrine (in Narcotics mode). If the alarm does display, the verification
is successful. If it does not display, repeat the calibration steps, and then repeat the verification steps. If
the Verification Failed message displays again, contact Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.

5. Press OK.
The Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected message displays in the status bar. Contraband
Detected displays in the status bar if an explosive and a narcotic are detected at the same time.
6. Press Clear to initiate the clear cycle.
The Clearing..., Sampling..., and No Alarm - Ready messages display.

Figure 45. Vapor: Clearing..., Sampling..., and No Alarm-Ready

Note: The device provides the best service when left turned ON continuously, which allows the detector and associated
hardware to remain hot, thus preventing contamination.

Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode (Dual Peak)

The manual calibration routine allows the user to calibrate on any substance in the library, as long as the vapor
material of that substance is available to collect a sample.
Note: You cannot perform a calibration if any warning(s) other than the Calibration Warning displays.

1. Install the vapor plate.

See Removing the Desorber and Installing the Vapor Plate on page 110.
2. Select Menu/Manual Calibrate from the main menu.

Figure 46. Vapor: Calibrate Options Dialog

3. Press Dual Peak Calibrate (Recommended).

The Select a substance to calibrate on screen displays.
Note: The screenshot shown is for instructional purposes only and may not be representative of your specific
configuration settings.

Figure 47. Vapor: Select a substance to calibrate on (neg)

4. Select a substance from the negative ion list of substances.

• If you want to calibrate using the internal calibrant, select Vapor-Neg-CAL.
• If you would like to calibrate using the Check Sample vial, select Vapor-Neg-Ver.
• If you would like to calibrate using one of the substances in the list, select the appropriate
substance.
5. Press OK.
The CALIBRATE dialog displays.

Figure 48. Vapor: CALIBRATE

6. Place the sample nozzle next to the substance.

Note: If you are calibrating using the internal calibrant, you do not need to place the nozzle next to the
substance because the internal calibrant is stored in the dopant chamber.

7. Press Yes.
The Collecting and Trigger to Stop messages display.

Figure 49. Vapor: Collecting and Trigger to Stop

8. If you selected:
• Vapor-Neg-CAL, collect for 1 second, and then press the Stop button to stop collection.
• A substance other than Vapor-Neg-CAL, collect for 5-10 seconds, and then press the Stop button to
stop collection.
The Sampling... message displays.

Figure 50. Vapor: Sampling...

The Select the correct peak to calibrate on dialog displays.

Figure 51. Vapor: Neg-CAL peak

9. Verify the calibration peak displays in the white window.

• If the calibration peak does not display in the white window then cancel the calibration, switch to
Plasmagram view, and continue with Step 10.
• If the calibration peak displays in the white window, go to Step 11.
10. Verify a peak is present in either mode.
• If a peak is present in either mode, select Menu/Manual Calibrate/Single Peak Calibrate and
calibrate in that mode.
• If a peak is not present in either mode, remove the BHT tube and verify there is at least one small
hole present in the tube.
• If a hole is not present in the BHT tube, gently poke a small hole (0.025”) in the side of the
tube using a safety pin. Repeat the calibration steps, and press Dual Peak Calibrate.
Note: Do not poke more than one small hole in the BHT tube.

• If there is a small hole present in the BHT tube, repeat the manual calibration steps using the
Check Sample Vial.
11. Touch slightly above the top of the peak until the dot appears and displays the drift time and peak
height.

Figure 52. Vapor: Select Neg-CAL peak

Note: The peak selected MUST be the correct peak. To determine this, the user must be aware of where the
vapor-neg-cal peak should be located. In most cases, the peak falls in the white highlighted area. If the
peak is outside the white window, you can select it and press Yes to accept the selection, then you need
to set the default cal factors before you can verify the successful calibration. (See Setting Default Cal
Factors on page 88.) This shifts the white window to be in the range of the newly selected peak.

12. Press OK.

The Select a substance to calibrate on screen displays.
Note: The screenshot shown is for instructional purposes only and may not be representative of your specific
configuration settings.

Figure 53. Vapor: Select a substance to calibrate on (pos)

13. Select a substance from the positive ion list of substances.

• If you want to calibrate using the internal calibrant, select Vapor-Pos-CAL.
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• If you would like to calibrate using the Check Sample vial, select Vapor-Pos-Ver.
• If you would like to calibrate using one of the substances in the list, select the appropriate
substance.
14. Press OK.
The Select the correct peak to calibrate on dialog displays.

Figure 54. Vapor: Vapor-Pos-CAL peak

15. Verify the calibration peak displays in the white window.

16. Touch slightly above the top of the peak until the dot appears and displays the drift time and peak
height.

Figure 55. Vapor: Select Vapor-Pos-CAL peak

Note: The peak selected MUST be the correct peak. To determine this, the user must be aware of where the
vapor neg-cal peak should be located. In most cases, the peak falls in the white highlighted area. If the
peak is outside the white window, you can select it and press Yes to accept the selection, then you need
to set the default cal factors before you can verify the successful calibration. (See Setting Default Cal
Factors on page 88.) This shifts the white window to be in the range of the newly selected peak.

17. Press OK.

A dialog verifying you want to calibrate the selected peaks displays.

Note: Values displayed vary dependent upon peaks selected and your specific configuration.

Figure 56. Vapor: Calibration confirmation

18. Press Yes.

The System Calibrated dialog displays.

Figure 57. Vapor: System Calibrated

19. Press OK.

20. Press Clear to initiate the clear cycle.
The Clearing..., Sampling..., and No Alarm - Ready messages display.
21. Once the calibration is complete, Morpho Detection recommends that you verify the successful
calibration.
Note: If the peak was outside the white window, you need to set the default cal factors before you can verify
the successful calibration. See Setting Default Cal Factors on page 88. This shifts the white window to be
in the range of the newly selected peak.

See Verify - Vapor Mode on page 42.

Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode (Single Peak)

For optimal performance, Dual Peak Calibration is recommended. See Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode
(Dual Peak) on page 45. The single peak calibration routine follows the same principle as the dual peak
calibration, except only one screen is shown for substance selection. The list contains all the negative ion and
positive ion substances in the file. The user must select only one substance to calibrate on and then select its
appropriate peak. Perform a verification of the calibration. See Verify - Vapor Mode on page 42.

This chapter provides information on all menu functions available to the Operator,
Maintenance, and Administrator user levels. Sections included in this chapter are:
Top ITMS™ Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .54
Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
File Selections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Recall . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .55
Save . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .57
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .60
Options . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .61
Configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Substances. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .62
Users . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .67
View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
History. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .72
Config Notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .75
Status . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .76
Action. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Advanced Menu. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .77
Manual Calibrate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Burn In Membrane . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Exit ITMS/Standby . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .95
Change Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .96
Print . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .97
Change Language . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .98
Logoff . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Live Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Verify . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Help. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .99
Cancel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .100

The Menu screen contains buttons that provide access to MobileTrace® device functions and are dependent on
the level of the user. To access the Menu, press Menu on the touch screen. Any Menu buttons that are greyed
out are not accessible by the level of the current user.

Top ITMS™ Screen

There are five top ITMS™ screen buttons that are available to quickly execute commonly used functions. (The
Data button is available in the Plasmagram, Intensity Map, and 3-D view modes only.) They can be displayed
as words (default) or as icons. To switch to icon buttons, simply press I on your keyboard. To switch back,
press I again.

Figure 58. Top ITMS™ screen options shown with words and icons

Table 14. Top ITMS™ buttons

Label Icon Description

Clear The Clear button enables you to clear the detector of any detected substance. See Clearing an
Alarm on page 115.

Trig The Trig button initiates a sampling sequence. This function can also be executed by pressing
either the green button on the navigation pad or the green button on the device handle.

Menu The Menu button enables you to manage the File, View, Edit, and Action functions. See Menu
Items on page 55.

Note: Access to certain functions is dependent upon the level of the user that is logged on.
See Detailed Default Access Levels on page 68.

Cal The Cal button initiates an auto calibration procedure. See Chapter 3, Calibration and Verification
on page 27.

View The View button enables you to select the Peaks, Plasmagram, Select Scan, Intensity Map, or 3-
D view mode. See Selecting View Modes on page 117.

Data The Data button is enables you to scroll between +ION, - ION, and +/- ION.

Note: This button is available in the Plasmagram, Intensity Map, and 3-D view modes only.
See Selecting View Modes on page 117.

Note: To scroll through the buttons, press the Tab button on the keyboard or on the device.

Menu Items
Figure 59. Menu functions (Administrator)

File Selections
Table 15. File selections

Function Description

Recall Automatically displays the alarm file folder where the user can recall an alarm or other saved file.

Note: If you are logged in as an Administrator If you want to recall an archived file, navigate
up one level to \Storage Card\ITI\ITMSWIN\Alarms-Archive-mm-dd-yyyy, and select
the appropriate file.

Save Allows you to save an alarm file (or other data file) in the alarms directory.

Note: An on-screen key panel to enter the file names appears if the Prompt for Name and/or
Prompt for Notes is/are selected in the Options screen.

Recall
1. Select Menu/Recall.
• If you are logged with an Administrator PIN, the advanced recall dialog displays. Continue with
Step 2.

Figure 60. Advanced recall

• If you are logged in with an Operator or Maintenance PIN, the simplified recall screen displays
and shows the alarm or signal files stored on the hard disk in the form of .sca files. Go to Step 3.

Figure 61. Simplified recall

2. Do one of the following:

• Press Yes to open the advanced recall screen.
The Open screen displays, which shows the directory of alarm or signal files stored on the hard
disk in the form of .sca files. If you want to exit the advanced recall screen, you must press the
Esc button on the keyboard.

Figure 62. Advanced recall screen

• Press No to open the simplified recall screen. See Figure 61.

3. Do one of the following:
• In the advanced recall screen (see Figure 62), double-click the desired file.
Note: If you want to recall an archived file, navigate up one level to \Storage Card\ITI\ITMSWIN\Alarms-
Archive-mm-dd-yyyy, and double-click the appropriate file.

• In the simplified recall screen (see Figure 61), select the appropriate file and press OK.
The software reanalyzes the data and displays the information for the specified alarm file.
Note: If you are recalling files created with a prior version of software, the following message displays:
"Warning: This data file is from an older software version and may not display the same results as when
it was saved. Recall the file with the original software version to ensure the same results.” Press OK to
close the message.

Recalled files cannot be saved. The message below displays if you attempt to save a recalled file. Press
OK to close the message.

Figure 63. Cannot save recalled file warning

4. To clear the recalled file from the screen, press Clear.

Save
1. Select Menu/Save.
The Please enter a file name dialog displays, prompting you to enter an allowable file name under
which the alarm or signal file is to be saved.

Figure 64. Please enter a file name

2. Touch in the text entry window to place the cursor there then use the keyboard to enter a filename.
If a specific file name is not entered for each file saved, the device uses default names (that is,
SIG00001 for non-alarms or ALM00001 for alarms, incrementing by one for each file saved).
Note: When assigning a file name, do not use the following symbols: \ / : * ? “ < > !. Also, it is recommended
that a dash or hyphen (-) and underscore (_) be used in place of a space or period.

3. Press OK to save the filename.

The Please Enter Notes dialog displays.

Figure 65. Enter name and notes

4. Touch in the text entry window to place the cursor there then use the keyboard to enter a brief note
about the file (up to 125 characters).
5. Press OK to save the notes entry or Cancel to cancel the notes entry.
Note: If there are more than 500 files in the alarms folder, the ITMS™ software archives the files to a folder
named Alarms-Archive-mm-dd-yyyy, for example, Alarms-Archive-12-08-2009. If an archive is done
more than once a day, (n) is appended to the folder name where n = 2, 3, 4, etc.

If there is no space available on the drive, the device displays “The alarms folder is full, save failed.” and
cancels the save.

Copying Files to USB Flash Drive

When the keyboard is attached to the MobileTrace® device, the alarms folder can be quickly accessed at any
time.
Note: To copy all files in the alarms folder at once, you can also select Menu/Advanced Menu/Copy Alarm Files to
External Media. For more information, see Copying Alarm Files to External Media on page 84.

1. On the keyboard, press ALT+E to open the alarms folder directly. Or, as an Administrator user, on the
touch screen, press Menu/Advanced Menu/Open Alarms Folder.

Figure 66. Open alarms folder

2. Select the file(s) to be copied.

Note: If you want to copy an archived folder, navigate up one level to \Storage Card\ITI\ITMSWIN\, and select
the appropriate folder(s).

3. Select Edit/Copy.
Note: You may need to click on the double vertical lines to collapse the tool bar to see the Edit/Paste functions.

Figure 67. Copy file

4. Click the yellow up folder ( ) until you get to My Device.

Note: You may need to press on the double vertical lines to expand the tool bar to see the yellow up folder.

5. Double-click My Device.
6. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the rear panel of the device.
A Hard Disk icon displays as one of your devices. This is the USB flash drive.
7. Double-click the Hard Disk drive to open it.

Figure 68. My device

Double Vertical
Lines

8. Select Edit/Paste to copy the file onto the USB flash drive.
Note: You may need to click on the double vertical lines to collapse the tool bar to see the Edit/Paste functions.

9. Click the close icon to close the alarms folder.

Copy Files to a Shared Network Drive

1. Verify the device is connected to the network.
2. On the keyboard, press ALT+E to open the alarms folder directly. Or, as an Administrator user, on the
touch screen, press Menu/Advanced Menu/Open Alarms Folder.
3. Select the file(s) to be copied.
Note: If you want to copy an archived folder, navigate up one level to \Storage Card\ITI\ITMSWIN\, and select
the appropriate folder(s).

4. Select Edit/Copy.
5. Using the keyboard, enter the network computer name and shared folder location in the address bar.
For example, enter \\ComputerName\SharedFolder.
6. Press Enter.
Note: If the folder is password protected, enter the user name and password you use to log on to your desktop
computer.

7. Select Edit/Paste to paste the files into the destination folder.

Note: Once you copy the file(s) to the USB flash drive, Morpho Detection recommends you delete the files from
the device. For more information, see Delete Alarm Files in Table 21, Advanced menu function
descriptions on page 78.

8. Click the close icon to close the alarms folder.

Edit
Table 16. Edit selections

Function Description

Options Accesses the Option screen where you can choose various display options for data, auto save,
screen saver, set the default required calibration time, audible alarm, and reset the factory
default option settings.

Configuration Accesses the Configuration screen where sampling times and temperature can be adjusted. By
default, Configuration is not accessible by Operator, Maintenance, or Administrator user levels.

Substances Accesses the Substances screen that lists the selected substances and their configuration.
Allows the Administrator to select and deselect substances for detection.

Users Accesses the Users screen that displays all device users and their privilege level.

Options
As shipped from the factory, the device parameters on the MobileTrace® device have been preset and are
customized for the location/application at the time of installation. They should be checked, however, before
initial use of the device.
1. Select Menu/Options.

Figure 69. Display Options

2. Modify the option(s) as needed, by touching the desired option on the touch screen or by using the
navigation buttons and pad.
See Table 17 for a descriptions of each of the fields in the Display Options screen.
Table 17. Options screen

Function Description

Display Options Use Display Options to enable or disable additional information.The default Plasmagram view can
be modified to show additional information for the peaks detected.
Substances Displays and/or labels peaks for selected substances, if selected.

Report Level Sets the percentage of programmed alarm level required before a substance is identified and
reported.

Full Screen Displays the substance name or code on a flashing screen in Select Scan view. The screen flashes
View in S Scan until the Clear button is pressed.

Display Alarm Determines how the strength of the detected substance displays in Select Scan view.
Str. in S Scan • When this box is checked, the strength of the detected substance displays.
• When this box is not checked, only Detected displays.

Show Determines how substances display in Select Scan view.

Substance • When this box is checked, the codes for the substances display.
Code • When the box is not checked, the names of the substances display.

Table 17. Options screen (continued)

Function Description

Auto Logon as Specifies initial user level logon as Operator and does not require entering a password.
Operator

Y Axis Log Changes the Y axis scale of the Plasmagram view to a logarithmic scale.
Scale

X Axis Display Specifies the units used for the X axis in the Plasmagram view: Time (ms) or Calibrated Units.
Units

Screen Saver Time Specifies how long the device should be idle before the screen saver turns on.
By default, if the device has be idle for 60 minutes, the screen saver turns on. The screen saver
can be disabled or set to turn on 5, 10, 20, or 60 minutes after the device has not been used.

Warn/Require Specifies the time interval to prompt a calibration warning to the user.
Calibration By default, the calibration warning time interval is every 8 hours. The warn/require calibration time
can be set for every 4, 8, 12, or 24 hours. Set to 0 to disable calibration warnings.

Audible Alarm Specifies if an audible alarm should sound or not when a selected substance is detected.

Auto Save Specifies the following:

• The type of automatic saving of data to be used, Never, Every Alarm, or Every Sample.

Note: Only one of the three buttons can be selected.

• If the device should Prompt for Name for the file being saved and Prompt for Notes when
automatically saving data in the Every Alarm and Every Sample options.

Note: Both boxes may be checked for these options.

Whenever the prompt for name or prompt for notes dialog box appears, the user is
given the option of using the built-in key panel to type in information.

Set Defaults Resets only the Options screen settings back to factory defaults.

3. Do one of the following:

• To save all values using the touch screen, press OK.
• To save all values using the navigation button, press Enter.

Configuration
Accesses the Configuration screen where sampling times and temperature can be adjusted. For assistance with
this function, contact Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.

Substances
Note: For support with adding, modifying, and deleting substances, contact Morpho Detection’s Technical
Support in the Wilmington, MA office.

The default substance list is set at the factory and has been tested for optimized detection. If you select a
substance that is not a default substance and in the opposite detection mode from the current mode you are in, a
message displays notifying you that the detection sensitivity may be reduced. For example, if in explosives
mode and a narcotic substance is selected, then sampling switches to dual mode and the following dialog
displays:

Figure 70. Non-detection mode substance selection

1. Select Menu/Substances.
The primary Substance Selection screen displays.
Note: Your specific configuration may differ depending upon your organization’s requirements.

Figure 71. Substance Selection

Select or Deselect
Substances

2. Highlight the name on the list you want to select/deselect.

3. Press the check box in the lower-left corner of the screen to select/deselect the substance.
• When a substance is checked (selected), the column labeled Sel displays yes for that substance.
• When a substance is unchecked (deselected), the column labeled Sel displays no for that substance.
4. Do one of the following:
• If you selected a substance, press OK to save and close the primary Substance Selection screen.

• If you deselected a substance, a dialog displays confirming you want to deselect/turn off the
substance.

Figure 72. Deselecting a substance

Press Yes or No accordingly. Press OK to save and close the primary Substance Selection
screen.

Adding, Modifying, and Deleting Substances

You must have Administrator level privileges to add, modify, or delete substances from a custom library. Any
additions to the Morpho Detection standard library without the express prior permission of Morpho Detection
are at the customer’s sole risk. Please refer to the applicable Terms and Conditions of sale for more details. For
support with adding substances, contact Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.
Adding a Substance
1. Select Menu/Substances.
The primary Substance Selection screen displays.

Figure 73. Primary Substance Selection

Note: The default substances display with a gray background and cannot be modified or deleted.

2. Press Add.
An ITMS™ WARNING displays confirming you accept full responsibility for adding substances.

Figure 74. ITMS™ WARNING

3. Review the terms and conditions.

• If you accept the terms and want to proceed, press OK. The secondary Substance Selection screen
displays.

Figure 75. Secondary Substance Selection

• If you do not accept the terms and want to cancel, press Cancel.

4. Press the keyboard icon to display the keyboard.

5. Enter a Name, Code, and Notes using the keyboard.

6. Press the keyboard icon to close the keyboard.

7. Select Is an Explosive or Is a Narcotic.
8. Press Add.
The line information screen displays.

Figure 76. Line information screen

9. Configure the fields as necessary.

Note: These fields should be configured with support from Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.

10. Press OK until the primary Substance Selection screen displays.

Figure 77. Primary Substance Selection - substance added

11. Press OK to return to the main menu.

Modifying a Substance
1. Select Menu/Substances. See Figure 73 on page 64.
2. Highlight the substance you want to modify.
The secondary Substance Selection screen displays.
Note: You can only modify substances that have been added to the custom library. You cannot modify any of
the default substances.

3. Press Modify.
4. Depending on the modification, do one of the following:

• If the modification is being made to the Name, Code, and/or Notes fields, modify those fields on
the secondary Substance Selection screen (using the keyboard for the Name and Notes fields),
and press OK until you return to the main menu.
• If the modification is being made to the substance line information, on the secondary Substance
Selection screen, highlight the substance, and press Modify to display the line information screen.
Using the keyboard , modify the fields as necessary. Press OK until you return to the main
menu.
Note: These fields should be modified with support from Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.

Deleting a Substance
1. Select Menu/Substances. See Figure 73 on page 64.
2. Highlight the substance you want to delete.
Note: You can only delete substances that have been added to the custom library. You cannot delete any of the
default substances.

3. Press Delete.
A dialog confirming the deletion displays.

Figure 78. Delete substance confirmation dialog

4. Press Yes to confirm the deletion or No to cancel the operation.

5. Press OK to return to the main menu.

Users
For secure access, three user privilege levels are provided: Operator, Maintenance, and Administrator. Users
with a Maintenance access level can add, modify, and delete user privilege groups at the Maintenance level and
below. Similarly, higher level users can add, modify, and delete users at their same access level and below.
Refer to Table 18 for a list of user levels and default access privileges. Default passwords are given out during
training.
Note: The factory-installed passwords can be changed during the installation and training session to individually-specific
parameters. A Maintenance level user or above can edit the passwords.

Detailed Default Access Levels

The default user privilege access level table lists the various functions that are available on the MobileTrace®
device and which user level has access to them. This table is based on the software defaults that are shipped
from the factory.
Table 18. Default user privilege access

Function Hot Key Operator Maintenance Administrator

Top ITMS™ Screen

Clear X X X

Trig X X

Menu Alt+M X X X

Cal X X X

View

Peaks X X X

Plasmagram X X X

-ION, +ION, and +/-ION X X X

Select Scan X X X

Intensity Map X X

3D X X

Menu Functions (Alt+M)

File

Recall R X X

Save Alt+S X X

View

Config Notes Alt+N X X X

History H X X

Status S X X X

Edit

Options O X X

Configuration

Substances L X

Users U X X

Action

Table 18. Default user privilege access (continued)

Function Hot Key Operator Maintenance Administrator

Advanced Menu Ctrl+N X

Manual Calibrate C X X

Burn In Membrane X X

Exit/Standby Standby/ Standby/

Alt+X X
Hibernate Only Hibernate Only

Change Mode X

Print X X X

Change Language ALT+L X X

Logoff X X X

Live Mode Ctrl+L X X

Verify X X X

Help F1 X X X

Cancel Esc X X X

Advanced Menu Functions (Ctrl+N)

Adjust Date & Time X

Advanced Configuration

Calibrate Flows X

Calibrate Temperatures X

Calibrate Touch Screen X

Command Prompt

Copy Files to External Media X

Delete Alarm files X

Delete All .bin Setting Files

Import User Database X

Open Alarms Folder Alt+E X

PIC (Programmable Intelligent Computer)

Z X
Diagnostics

Reset Alarm Count

Restore Default Config (Factory)

Restore Default Users X

Table 18. Default user privilege access (continued)

Function Hot Key Operator Maintenance Administrator

Set Default Cal Factors Ctrl+F X

Set User Privileges Alt+P X

Show Network Name and IP X

Startup Options

System Burn X

Upgrade Software Alt+U X

User Defined Warnings X

Keystroke Function

Restores to your saved (config.sav) config Ctrl+R X

Add a User
This function allows the user to add new individual users to the device and assign them a user privilege level
appropriate for their job function.
1. Select Menu/Users.
The Users screen displays and lists the default user levels.

Figure 79. User list

2. Press Add.
A secondary User screen displays.

Figure 80. Add users

3. Click the keyboard icon to display the built-in keyboard.

4. Enter the individual’s name in the Name field and personal identification number (PIN) in the PIN
field.
Note: The PIN must be unique for each user and must be at least four (4) digits.

5. From the Privilege Level drop-down list, assign the appropriate user privilege level.
6. Press OK.
The newly-added user displays in the Users list.

Figure 81. Newly-added user

Modify a User
1. Select Menu/Users.
The Users screen displays and lists all the users. See Figure 81.
2. Highlight the user you want to modify.
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3. Press Modify.

4. Click the keyboard icon to display the built-in keyboard.

5. Modify the information, as needed.
6. Press OK.

Delete a User
This allows the user to delete individual users, at the same privilege level or below, from the device upon
confirmation.
1. Select Menu/Users.
The Users screen displays and lists all the users. See Figure 81 on page 71.
2. Highlight the user you want to delete.
3. Press Delete.
A dialog displays confirming the deletion.
4. Press Yes to delete the user or No to cancel the operation.

View
Table 19. View selections

Function Description

History Displays screen with access to history files and functions such as exporting history files and
entering a maintenance log.

Config Notes Displays the device configuration along with any notes that have been added for the given file.

Status Displays device status of pumps, valves, temperature, and pressure.

History
The MobileTrace® device automatically records session information in a History file, which lists all mode
changes, files saved, warnings issued, log on/off information, alarm occurrences, and manual and automatic
calibrations performed. These history files can be accessed and copied to a USB flash drive for further
analysis.
To display the History screen, press Menu/History. The History screen displays three sections:
• History log (Main window)
• Device information for an alarm, warning, or event selected in the history log (Details window)
• Device statistics (Statistics window)

Figure 82. History screen

Main Window

View Detail Window

Statistics Window

Note: You need a keyboard to perform some of the functions described below.

The following explains how to navigate the History screen:

• Use the scroll bar to see the entire list in the Main window.
• Highlight an entry in the Main window and press the View Detail button. The detail appears in the
Details window.
• Check the Show Samples or Show File Saves boxes under the Main window to display files of samples or
saved files in the list.
• Use the From and Through drop-down lists to display history for a specific date range.
• The Statistics window lists user actions, for the date range selected, from the last time the device was
powered on.

Adding a Maintenance Log

1. Select Menu/History.
2. Press Add Maintenance Log to add a brief note about the maintenance to the history.
The Enter Log dialog displays.

Figure 83. Add Maintenance Log

3. Touch in the text entry window to place the cursor there then use the keyboard to enter a brief note in
the log file.
4. Press OK.
5. Press Close to return to the main menu.

Viewing the Maintenance Log

1. Select Menu/History.
2. Highlight the entry in the Main window.
3. Select View Detail to display the detail.
4. Press Close to return to the main menu.

Exporting the History

Export History allows you to export the history files to a USB flash drive or to a network or file location. The
file is exported as serial#.csv (the comma separated values format), which can be opened by any application
that reads .csv files, such as Microsoft® Excel. The files also can be exported to a network or file location
automatically at a specified time of day.
1. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port on the rear panel.
2. Select Menu/History.
3. Press Export History.
The Export History screen displays.

Figure 84. Export History

Export History
Date Range
Copy to USB
Flash Drive

Built-in Keyboard

4. Highlight the .csv file name and type in your own file name including the extension .csv. Use the built-
in keyboard to type the file name, since the USB flash drive is occupying the USB port.
5. Press Copy to USB to export the history files to the USB flash drive.

The device creates a MobileTrace Data directory on the USB flash drive and copies the file into
that directory. The File Copied message displays.
6. Press OK to confirm the file sent message.
7. Press OK to return to the main menu.
Exporting to a Network or File Location
1. Verify the MobileTrace® device is connected to your network via the Ethernet port.
2. Select Menu/History.
3. Press Export History.
The Export History screen displays. See Figure 84 on page 74.

4. Click the keyboard icon to display the built-in keyboard.

5. Using the keyboard, enter the path name of the network and file location in the To a Network or File
Location field.
6. Enter the user name and password (if applicable).
7. Do one of the following:
• Press Export Selected History Now to immediately send files to the network location.
• Check the Auto export history each day at: box and specify a time to export, which enables you to
automatically export history files at a specific time each day.
8. Press OK to close the Export History screen.
9. Press Close to return to the main menu.

Purging History
1. Select the date in the From field for which you want all history data before that date purged.
2. Press Purge History.
Note: Purged files are not recoverable. It is recommended as part of monthly maintenance to export, if
required, and purge all history older than 3 months.

A dialog displays verifying you want to purge all history before the selected From date MM/DD/
YYYY.
3. Press Yes to purge or No to cancel.
4. Press Close to return to the main menu.

Config Notes
Parameters from the Status window have been included in the Config Notes for troubleshooting and repair
purposes.

To view a recalled file Notes information, select Menu/Config Notes. To view the substance configuration,
press the Substance Config. tab.
Note: The screenshots shown are for instructional purposes only and may not be representative of your specific
configuration settings.

Figure 85. Config Notes

Status
The Status screen is used to view the current status of the flows, temperatures, power, signal offset, absolute
pressure, and battery details. The device Status screen provides current and calculated values. This screen is
useful for troubleshooting purposes when calling Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.
To check the status of the device, press Menu/Status.
Note: The screenshot shown is for instructional purposes only and may not be representative of your specific
configuration settings.

Figure 86. Status

Action
Table 20. Action menu

Function Description

Advanced Menu Allows the Administrator to configure the device. See Advanced Menu.

Burn In Membrane Heats the detector to maximum temperatures to accelerate cleaning of the membrane.

Note: A minimum burn-in time of 4 hours is recommended.

Cancel Exits the menu.

Change Language Allows you to change the main ITMS™ software language.

Change Mode Allows you to change detection modes (Explosives Optimized or Narcotics Optimized)
depending on device configuration and user privilege level.

Exit/Standby Exits the ITMS™ software to the Windows® desktop.

Help Lists any warnings that appear on the device and provides steps to perform routine particle
detection.

Live Mode Displays an active or real time plasmagram.

Logoff Logs you out of the ITMS™ software.

Manual Calibrate Prompts you to select a mode (dual peak or single peak) for calibrating the device and continues
with the manual calibration procedure.

Print Opens a print dialog box allowing you to print data and configuration to a USB printer or network
printer.

Note: You must have a PCL compliant printer for the Print function.

Verify Used to verify that the calibration routine was successful.

Advanced Menu
To access the Advanced Menu functions, select Menu/Advanced Menu. Page 1 of the Advanced Menu
displays. Select Page 2 to see more Advanced Menu functions. Any Advanced Menu buttons that are greyed
out are not accessible by the level of the current user.

Figure 87. Advanced menu functions (administrator level)

Table 21. Advanced menu function descriptions

Function Description

Adjust Date & Time Sets the device date and time. See Adjusting Date & Time on page 80.

Advanced Provides options to configure/adjust the data view, primary mode of operation, sample pump, and
Configuration* trigger mode.

Calibrate Flows Calibrates the detector and sample flows so the device warns you if they change. See Calibrating
Flows on page 81.

Note: Step by step instruction is taught during the hands-on training class, and this function
should not be performed without a full understanding of what is being changed as it can
render the device inoperable. This function can resolve the flow warning but could also
be masking another problem.

Calibrate Sets the desorber and detector offset so the device can accurately predict when it is at the correct
Temperatures temperature. See Calibrating Temperatures on page 83.

Calibrate Touch Calibrates the x and y axis on the touch screen. See Calibrating the Touch Screen on page 82.
Screen

Command Prompt* Opens a command prompt window for advanced features, such as copying alarms over a network
to a server.

Copy Alarm Files to Copies the alarm files from the alarms folder to a USB flash drive or external hard drive. See
External Media Copying Alarm Files to External Media on page 84.

Note: This function does not copy archived files. For information about copying specific files or
archived files, see Copying Files to USB Flash Drive on page 58 or Copy Files to a
Shared Network Drive on page 60.

Table 21. Advanced menu function descriptions (continued)

Function Description

Delete Alarm Files Deletes the files that are saved in the alarms folder.

Note: This function does not remove archived files. To remove archived files, select Advanced
Menu/Open Alarms Folder. Navigate up one level. Select the appropriate archived
folder and remove it.

Delete All .bin Restores all the configuration files to the factory defaults. This would include all substance
Settings Files* configurations, users, history files, alarm files, and privilege settings.

Import User Allows you to import a file containing a user database (user names, PINs, and privilege levels for
Database up to 500 users) in comma separated value (.csv) format from an external spreadsheet. File can
be imported from a flash drive or network location. See Importing a User Database on page 84.

Note: When the importing is complete, you must log back into the ITMS™.

Open Alarms Folder Opens the alarms folder to allow you to manage alarm and signal files.

PIC Diagnostics Diagnostic tool used by administrators for system troubleshooting. See Modifying PIC Diagnostics
on page 86.

Reset Alarm Count* Resets the count for alarm and signal files, which are saved with numbered file names.

Restore Default Restores all the configuration files to the factory defaults. This would include all substance
Config configurations and all settings in the configuration dialog. Contact Morpho Detection for support
with this function.

Restore Default Deletes all users and restores the default users list and PIN’s.
Users

Set Default Cal Sets the location of the white window for accurate peak selection during manual calibration. See
Factors Setting Default Cal Factors on page 88.

Set User Privileges Sets the privileges for each privilege level. See Setting User Privileges on page 89 or Table 18,
Default user privilege access on page 68.

Note: When you modify the privileges with which a privilege level is associated, all users
associated with that privilege level are modified as well.

Show Network Name Displays a dialog box with the host name and device IP address.
and IP

Startup Options* Sets the startup options such as auto logon and device monitoring of flows, temperatures, and
pressure.

System Burn Heats the desorber and detector to maximum temperatures to accelerate cleaning of the device
due to contamination. You can select one of the following device burn times: 2 seconds; 2, 5, 10,
15, 20, 30, or 45 minutes; 1, 24, or 48 hours. The device heats, clean, cools, and stabilizes. See
Warm-Up (System Burn) Period on page 24.

Upgrade Software Upgrades device software with latest version from a CD using the desktop application software or
from a USB flash drive inserted into USB port on the rear panel. See Upgrading Software on
page 90.

Table 21. Advanced menu function descriptions (continued)

Function Description

User Defined Displays a screen that enables you to customize the warning and alarm dialogs that display on
Warnings the Help screen.

Note: To view the Help screen, select Menu/Help or press the status bar in the main window.

* Function is only available to a Morpho Detection Technical Support Engineer.

Adjusting Date & Time

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu.
2. Press Adjust Date & Time.
A dialog notifying you setting the date and time requires you to restart the ITMS™ software
displays.

Figure 88. Adjust Date & Time

3. Press Yes.
The Date/Time Properties screen displays.

Figure 89. Date/Time Properties

4. Adjust the Date, Current Time, and/or Time Zone.

Note: Drag the blue header bar over to the left to display the right side of the dialog.

5. Press Apply.
6. Press OK.
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Calibrating Flows
Note: Step by step instruction is taught during the hands-on training class, and this function should not be performed
without a full understanding of what is being changed as it can render the device inoperable.

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.

2. Press Calibrate Flows.
A dialog verifying you want to calibrate flows displays.

Figure 90. Verify calibrate flows

3. Press Yes.
The Flow Calibration screen displays.

Figure 91. Flow Calibration

4. Modify the flow calibration fields as necessary.

Note: These fields should be modified with support from Morpho Detection’s Technical Support.

5. Press Calibrate.
The Calibration saved dialog displays.

Figure 92. Calibration saved

6. Press OK.

Calibrating the Touch Screen

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu.
2. Press Calibrate Touch Screen.
A dialog verifying you want to calibrate the touch screen and stating a stylus is required displays.

Figure 93. Verify calibrate touch screen

3. Press Yes.
The calibrate touch screen window displays.

Figure 94. Calibrate touch screen window

4. Press and briefly hold the stylus on the center of the target.
5. Repeat as the target moves around the screen.
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Once complete, the New calibration settings have been measured. dialog displays.

Figure 95. New calibration settings have been measured

6. Press Enter to save the settings or Esc to keep the old settings.

Calibrating Temperatures
Note: Step by step instruction is taught during the hands-on training class, and this function should not be performed
without a full understanding of what is being changed as it can render the device inoperable.

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.

2. Press Calibrate Temperatures.
A dialog stating the calibration takes a few minutes to complete displays.

Figure 96. Verify calibrate temperatures

3. Press Yes.
A dialog verifying the desorber and detector offset displays.

Figure 97. Verify desorber and detector offset

4. Press Yes.

A dialog verifying the temperatures have been calibrated displays.

Figure 98. Temperatures have been calibrated

5. Press OK.

Copying Alarm Files to External Media

Note: This function does not copy archived files. For information about copying specific files or archived files, see
Copying Files to USB Flash Drive on page 58 or Copy Files to a Shared Network Drive on page 60.

1. Insert USB flash drive or external hard drive into the USB port on the rear panel of the device.
2. Select Menu/Advanced Menu.
3. Press Copy Alarm Files to External Media.
The device creates a \MobileTrace Data\mm-dd-yyyy\ directory on the external media and copies
the alarm files from the alarms folder into that directory. A dialog with the file location displays.

Figure 99. Alarm files copied

4. Press OK.

Importing a User Database

The Import User Database function allows you to import a file containing a user database (user names, PINs,
and privilege levels for up to 500 users) in comma separated value format (.csv) from an external spreadsheet,
such as Microsoft® Excel or Notepad.

Figure 100 is an example of a user database where column (in Microsoft® Excel):
• A is the user name
• B is the 4-digit pin
• C is the privilege level (1=Operator, 2=Maintenance, 3=Administrator)

Figure 100. users.csv

Note: If you create the user database in Notepad, first save the file as a .txt file and then rename the file with a .csv
extension.

1. Verify the user database file (.csv) is located on the USB flash drive or external hard drive.
2. Insert USB flash drive or external hard drive into the USB port on the rear panel of the device.
3. Select Menu/Advanced Menu.
4. Press Import User Database.
A dialog verifying you want to import a user database displays.

Figure 101. Verify import user database

5. Press Yes.
The Enter File Name and Location dialog displays.

Figure 102. Enter File Name and Location

6. Verify the path is correct, where Hard Disk is the Root level of the external media, or enter a new path
for the user database filename and location.
7. Press OK.
A dialog warning that all users are removed and how the database file should be formatted
displays.

Figure 103. User database: Warning

8. Press OK.
A dialog confirming the user database imported successfully displays.

Figure 104. Users imported

Modifying PIC Diagnostics

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.
2. Press PIC Diagnostics.
The PIC Diagnostics screen displays.

Figure 105. PIC Diagnostics fields

3. Click the keyboard icon to display the built-in keyboard.

4. Using the keyboard, modify the PIC Diagnostics fields as necessary.
Note: These fields should be modified with support from Morpho Detection’s Technical Support. Any changes
made to the PIC diagnostics are not saved. Once the ITMS™ software is restarted, the default values are
used.

5. Press Exit.

Modifying User Defined Warnings

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.
2. Press User Defined Warnings.
The User Defined Warnings screen displays.

Figure 106. User Defined Warnings

3. Do one of the following:

• Press Default All to return all the Warnings/Alarms to their default dialogs. A message displays
verifying you want all dialogs set to their defaults. Press Yes to revert back to the defaults or No to
cancel the operation.
• Click the appropriate Warning/Alarm button for which you want to modify its dialog. The current
dialog displays. Press Default to return the Warning/Alarm to its default dialog. A message
displays verifying you want the dialog set to the default. Press Yes to revert back to the default or
No to cancel the operation.
• Click the appropriate Warning/Alarm button for which you want to modify its dialog. The current

dialog displays. Click the keyboard icon to display the built-in keyboard. Using the
keyboard, modify the dialog.
4. Press OK to save or Cancel to cancel all changes.

Exporting User Defined Warnings

1. Insert a USB flash drive into the device.
2. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.
3. Press User Defined Warnings.
The User Defined Warnings screen displays. See Figure 106 on page 87.
4. Press Export.
The device creates a MobileTrace Data directory (if one does not already exist) on the USB flash
drive, exports all User Defined Warnings to UserMessages.bin file, and copies the file to the
MobileTrace Data directory. The File Copied message displays.
5. Press OK.
Importing User Defined Warnings
1. Verify the UserMessages.bin file is located within the MobileTrace Data folder on the root directory
of the USB flash drive.
Note: The file must be within a folder labeled MobileTraceData folder on the root directory of the USB flash
drive in order for the file to import correctly.

2. Insert the USB flash drive into the USB port at the rear of the device.
3. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.
4. Press User Defined Warnings.
The User Defined Warnings screen displays. See Figure 106 on page 87.
5. Press Import.
The device copies the file from the MobileTrace Data directory on the USB flash drive and
updates all the User Defined Warnings. The File Copied message displays.
6. Press OK.

Setting Default Cal Factors

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.
2. Press Set Default Cal Factors.
A dialog verifying you want to set the default calibration factors displays.

Figure 107. Verify set default calibration factors

3. Press Yes.
A dialog containing the current and new values displays.

Figure 108. Current and new default calibration values

4. Press Yes.

Setting User Privileges

1. Select Menu/Advanced Menu.
2. Press Set User Privileges.
A screen with the privilege level options displays.

Figure 109. Privilege level options

3. From the drop-down menu, select the appropriate privilege level.

4. Do one of the following:
• Select/deselect the options as necessary.
• Press Default to restore the privilege level defaults.
5. Press OK.

Upgrading Software
Before you can upgrade the ITMS™ software, verify the device:
• has version 1.48 or 1.49 software installed
• has been calibrated
• displays the No Alarm - Ready message in the status bar
If the ITMS™ software is older than version 1.48, it must first be upgraded to version 1.49, which requires the
PIC firmware boot loader be to be manually installed by a service technician. For more information, contact
Morpho Detection Technical Support.
Note: Do not interrupt the upgrade process.

Upgrading from USB Flash Drive

1. Copy the upgrade files from the software upgrade CD to a USB flash drive.
a. Insert the software upgrade CD and USB flash drive into the computer.
b. Verify the executable file(s) (.exe) and supporting library files (.dll) are within the
MorphoDetection folder on the root directory of the software upgrade CD.
c. Copy the MorphoDetection folder from the software upgrade CD to the root directory of the USB
flash drive.
d. Rename the folder to GE.
Note: The files must be within a folder labeled GE on the root directory of the USB flash drive in order for the
files to install correctly. If you have software version 1.51 or later installed, the MorphoDetection folder
does not need to be renamed.

e. Verify the GE folder (and all its subordinating files (see Step b) are on the root directory of the
USB flash drive.
2. Remove the USB flash drive, and insertt it into the USB port at the rear of the device.
3. Log on to the ITMS™ software with an Administrator PIN.
4. Record any changes made to the Morpho Detection default substance library.
Note: Once the upgrade is complete, the default substance configuration for that version of ITMS™ software in
restored. Therefore, you must record any changes made to the substance library.

a. Press <Ctrl+D> to display any custom changes made to the Morpho Detection default substance
library.

b. Record the custom changes made to your substance configuration.

c. Press Close.
d. Press No to restoring the defaults.
5. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Upgrade Software.
A dialog verifying you want to upgrade the software from the USB port displays.

Figure 110. Verify upgrade from USB

6. Press Yes.
7. Press OK on each of the following dialogs.

Figure 111. Upgrade user database, options, and configuration file

A dialog verifying you want to upgrade the PIC displays.

Figure 112. Upgrade PIC

8. Press Yes to upgrade the PIC.

The PIC begins to upgrade, which takes up to 10 minutes.
WARNING: Do not cancel or power off the device. Doing so may corrupt the PIC firmware and require replacing
the power board or reprogramming the firmware.

Once the PIC upgrade completes, the Log On screen displays.

9. Log on to the ITMS™ software.
A dialog verifying you want to calibrate flows displays.

Figure 113. Upgrade calibrate flows

10. Press Yes.

The Flow Calibration screen displays. See Figure 91 on page 81.
11. Press Calibrate.
The calibration dialog displays.

Figure 114. Upgrade flow calibration saved

12. Press OK.

13. Press OK on each of the following dialogs.
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Figure 115. Upgrade pressure and temperature not set

14. Verify the desorber is connected.

The Stabilizing Temperature, then Calibration Warning messages display in the status bar.
Note: If the device does not stabilize within 30 minutes, press Menu/Status. (See Figure 86 on page 76.) Verify
the Det. Actual and Det. Set are within 10 degrees of each other, and the Des. Actual and Des. Set are
within 10 degrees of each other. Verify the Det. Actual and Des Actual do not change more than 2
degrees over a 10 minute period.

15. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.

16. Press Calibrate Temperatures.
17. Press Yes on each of the following dialogs.

Figure 116. Upgrade temperature and desorber calibration

A dialog verifying the temperatures have been calibrated displays.

Figure 117. Upgrade temperatures have been calibrated

18. Press OK.

19. Once complete, calibrate the device. See Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Dual Peak) on page 34.
Once calibration is complete and the No Alarm-Ready message displays, continue with Step 20.
20. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.
21. Press Set Default Cal Factors.
22. Press Yes on each of the following dialogs.

Figure 118. Upgrade set default calibration values

23. Select Menu/Logoff.

24. Remove the USB flash drive.
25. Restart the device, and verify the Log on screen displays.
26. Log on to the ITMS™ software.
27. Verify no messages or warnings, other than a calibration warning, display. If they do display, resolve
the message or warnings.
28. If you have made any changes to the Morpho Detection default substance library, you must add your
substances back into the library using the information recorded in Step 4. For more information, see
Substances on page 62.
Upgrading from CD via Desktop Application
See Upgrading the Device Application on page 166.

Manual Calibrate
See Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Dual Peak) on page 34 or Manual Calibration - Vapor Mode (Dual
Peak) on page 45.

Burn In Membrane
1. Select Menu/Burn In Membrane.
A dialog verifying you want to burn-in the membrane displays.

Figure 119. Burn in

2. Select Yes to initiate a 4-hour burn-in or No to cancel the burn-in.

A 4-hour timer displays. You are logged off the device when the burn-in is complete.

Exit ITMS/Standby
1. Select Menu/Exit/Standby.
The Exit screen displays.

Figure 120. Exit/standby/hibernate

2. Press one of the following:

• Exit ITMS to exit the ITMS™ software to the Windows® desktop.

• Standby to put the device in standby mode. Standby mode is a battery-saving mode that can be
instantly restored to take samples. Standby saves approximately 5–10% of the battery life.
• Hibernate to put the device in hibernation mode. Hibernate mode manipulates the power,
therefore, recovery time is required to take a sample. Hibernate saves approximately 20–30% of
the battery life.

Change Mode
1. Press Menu/Change Mode.
The Switch Mode screen displays, with the current mode highlighted in green.

Figure 121. Switch mode

2. Select the appropriate mode.

The Stabilizing Temperatures message displays in the status bar until the internal temperatures are
reached.
Note: To change to Vapor Optimized mode, you must remove the desorber and attach the vapor plate. For
more information, see Vapor Sampling on page 110.

The status bar displays:

• EX when in Explosives Optimized mode
• N when in Narcotics Optimized mode
• Vapor when in Vapor Optimized mode

Explosives Optimized Mode

When Explosives Optimized mode is selected, only the explosive substances are selected by default for
analysis. The ITMS™ software sets the detector temperature at 162ºC, which is the ideal temperature setting for
the detection of explosives. Select the split window in plasmagram view because some substances, such as
TATP appear in the Positive Ion window even though they are explosives.

Narcotics Optimized Mode

When Narcotics Optimized mode is selected, only the narcotics substances are selected by default for analysis.
The ITMS™ software sets the detector temperature at 205ºC, which is the ideal temperature setting for the
detection of narcotics. The split window is displayed, but all narcotics appear in the Positive Ion window.

Vapor Optimized Mode

When Vapor Optimized mode is selected, both explosive and narcotics substances are selected for analysis. The
ITMS™ software sets the detector temperature at 205ºC, which is the ideal temperature setting for the detection
of explosives and narcotics in vapor mode. Select the split window in plasmagram view because explosives
and narcotics are detected in vapor mode.

Print
Note: You must have a PCL 3.0 or lower compliant printer for the Print function.

1. Select Menu/Print.
The Print Dialog displays.

Figure 122. Print Dialog

Note: The data automatically prints to your default local or network printer. To print to a specific local or network
printer, check the Show Printer Options box.

2. Press the appropriate Print option. See Table 22.

Table 22. Printing Dialog

Function Description

Print Data & Config Prints the plasmagram with peaks, peaks found list, any substances detected, and the device and
substance configuration.

Print Data Prints the plasmagram with peaks, peaks found list, and any substances detected.

Print Config Prints the device and substance configuration.

• If you did not check Show Printer Options, the data prints to the default local or network printer.
Note: If you are printing to a network printer, the Logon to Network Server screen displays. Enter your
information in the User Name, Password, and Domain fields. Press OK.

• If you checked Show Printer Options, the Print screen displays.

Figure 123. Print options

3. Configure the fields as appropriate.

Note: Drag the blue header bar over to the left to display the right side of the dialog.

4. Press OK.
Note: If you are printing to a network printer, the Logon to Network Server screen displays. Enter your
information in the User Name, Password, and Domain fields. Press OK.

The data prints to the specified printer.

Change Language
This button allows you to switch between languages that are loaded onto the device.
1. Select Menu/Change Language.
The Select Language screen displays.

Figure 124. Select Language

2. Highlight the desired language.

3. Press OK.

Logoff
Press Menu/Logoff to log out of the ITMS™ software.

Live Mode
1. Select View/Plasmagram.
2. Select Menu/Live Mode.
The plasmagram displays the real time status of the detector in red and the processed data in green.

Figure 125. Live Mode

3. Press Menu/Live Mode again to turn Live Mode off.

Verify
See Verify - Particle Mode on page 33 or Verify - Vapor Mode on page 42.

Help
A built-in Help screen lists any warnings that appear on the device and provides steps to perform routine
particle detection.
1. Do one of the following:
• Select Menu/Help.
• Press the status bar in the main window.
The Help screen displays.

Figure 126. Help screen

2. Press Close to exit the Help screen.

Cancel
Press Cancel to close the menu and bring you back to the main screen.

This chapter provides step-by-step operating procedures for routine sampling and
information on the various view modes and alarm options. Sections included in
this chapter are:
Default Sampling Matrix . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .102
Sampling Methods . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .103
Traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .104
Sampling Baggage or Containers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Sampling Electronic Devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .105
Sampling Vehicles . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .106
Sampling Procedures. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Surface Wipe Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .107
Vapor Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110
Analysis . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 114
Clearing an Alarm . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Selecting View Modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 117
Peaks View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Plasmagram View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Select Scan View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .120
Intensity Map View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .121
3D View . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .122

The primary operational use of the MobileTrace® device is to obtain samples to detect traces of narcotics or
explosives. The device is intended to be used with little to no operator supervision. It is equally important to
adopt procedures to ensure the integrity and accuracy of results obtained from the device.

Default Sampling Matrix

The following table indicates the best collection methods for the substances of interest. The MobileTrace®
device can also detect taggants, which are compounds added to explosives by manufacturers to aid vapor
detection of less volatile compounds. Some agencies elect to detect for taggants to demonstrate the presence of
explosives. While intended to aid vapor detection, taggants are targeted by some agencies for detection in
particle mode. The device detects taggants in both particle and vapor modes but vapor is the recommended
method.
Table 23. Default sampling matrix

Detection Probability for

Recommended
Default Substance List Recommended Collection
Collection Method
Method

Particle Vapor High Moderate

Explosives Mode

TNT (Trinitrotoluene) X X X (Both)

RDX/HMX X X
• RDX (Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine) (C4)
• HMX (Cyclotetramethylenetetranitramine)

RDX-H (Cyclotrimethylene Trinitramine (C4)) X X

NITRO X X X (Both)
• Nitroglycerine
• PETN
• DetaSheet™
• Urea Nitrate
• Ammonium Nitrate
• Sem-A (PETN + Nitroglycerine)
• Sem-H (PETN + Nitroglycerine + RDX)
• Smokeless Powders: Winchester, Blue Dot

TATP (Tricycloacetone) X X X (Vapor) X (Particle)

PETN X X
• Pentaerythritol Tetranitrate
• DetaSheet™

DNT (Dinitrotoluene) X X X

HMX (Cyclotrimethylenetetranitramine) X X

Table 23. Default sampling matrix (continued)

Detection Probability for

Recommended
Default Substance List Recommended Collection
Collection Method
Method

Particle Vapor High Moderate

TETRYL (Trinitrophenylmethylnitramine) X X X (Both)

NITRATES/HMTD X X X (Both)
• NITRATES (Ammonium Nitrate/Urea Nitrate)
• HMTD (Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine)

HMTD (Hexamethylene Triperoxide Diamine) X X X (Vapor) X (Particle)

Black Powder (Various Gun Powders) X X

Taggants
• p-MNT (Mononitrotoluene or Methylnitrobenzene) X X (Vapor) X (Particle)
• DMNB (2-3 Dimethyl 2, 3-Dinitrobutane) X X (Vapor) X (Particle)

Narcotics Mode

COCAINE (Benzoylmethyl Ecgonine) X X

HEROIN (Diacetyl Morphine-Heroin) X X

THC (Delta 9-Trans-Tetrahydrocannabinol) X X

METHAM ((+) Methamphetamine) X X X

EPHEDRINE X X X

MDMA (Methylenedioxymethamphetamine) X X X

MORPH (Morphine) X X

AMPHET (L-Amphetamine) X X

MDA (Methylenedioxyamphetamine) X X X

Ketamine X X

EDME (Ecgonine Methyl Ester) X X

(Vapor That May Indicate the Presence of Cocaine)

Sampling Methods
The design features of the MobileTrace® device allow users to devote more time to concentrate on accurately
collecting and analyzing samples so as not to compromise an explosive or narcotic search.The three surface
wipe sampling methods used with the device are done:
• By hand swiping using a sample trap
• With the hand wand using a sample trap
• By vapor sampling

Note: For assistance in ordering consumables and accessories, refer to Customer Service on page 178.

Traps
Note: Always wear clean cotton gloves (supplied with the device) when handling traps to perform calibration or
sampling. Gloves reduce the transfer of finger oils and other contaminants to the trap.

Traps are used for either calibrating, verifying or for collecting samples for analysis. The calibration traps are
marked with a C at the handle end of the trap, and the tapered end (sampling area) is inserted into the desorber
for calibration. Similarly the verification traps are marked with a V at the handle end of the trap, and the
tapered end (sampling area) is inserted into the desorber for verification.
The sample (multipurpose) traps have a hole in the handle end, and the tapered end is swiped over the area
being sampled for narcotics or explosives. Handle all traps with gloves on and by the wide or handle end only.

Figure 127. Traps

Sampling
Area

Sample Calibration Verification

Trap Trap Trap

The calibration traps have a shelf life of 7.5 months. The verification traps have a shelf life of 6 months. Check
the Best Used By date on the bottom of the can to ensure they are at their best and thus provide an accurate
calibration. The sample traps have a shelf life of one year. Again, check the Best Used By date on the bottom of
the can to ensure they are at their best and thus provide an accurate sample collection.
To ensure accurate calibration and verification, both the calibration and verification traps can only be used
once and then must be discarded. The sample trap may be used for up to ten (10) sampling events as long as
none of the samples causes an alarm and the trap is not visibly dirty, torn, or damaged. A sampling event
consists of swiping up to five (5) surfaces, and then placing the trap into the desorber for analysis. If a trap
causes an alarm, or when it is dirty or damaged, do not use the trap for another sample. Discard it and resume
sampling with a clean sample trap.

Sampling Baggage or Containers

To take particle samples outside and inside baggage and containers, wipe the following:
Outside of item:
• Zipper tabs
• Closure flaps
• Latches
• Handles and straps
Inside of item:
• Seams and seam closure points
• Parcel within a container

Figure 128. Baggage sampling

Note: If an alarm occurs, follow your facility's alarm resolution procedure. If the sample trap is dirty, torn, or damaged,
discard it and use a new trap. Do not use a dirty or damaged trap for multiple sampling events.

Sampling Electronic Devices

Note: Do not wipe traps across computer screens, PDA displays, camera lenses, and similar surfaces. Damage could
result.

Areas to sample on electronic devices include:

• Vents
• Seams
• Battery compartments
• Disk drives
• Edges
• Latches
Avoid sampling:
• Computer screens
• Personal digital assistant (PDA) displays

• Camera lenses

Figure 129. Areas to sample and not sample on electronic devices

Do not sample camera lenses.

Sample touch pads. Sample battery compartments.

Do not sample computer screens.

Do not sample PDA displays.

Sampling Vehicles
Areas of a vehicle that may be sampled include:
• Door handle
• Gas cap
• Steering wheel
• Knobs
• Seat belts
• Luggage
• Wherever there may be a fingerprint
Note: Use a separate clean sample trap for each vehicle being sampled.

Figure 130. Sampling door latch

Sampling Procedures
This section describes how to sample surfaces using traps, as well as how to collect a vapor sample.
Note: You must resolve any warnings before beginning sampling operations. The No Alarm - Ready message must
display in the status bar for sampling operations to occur.

Surface Wipe Sampling

The sample trap can be used to manually wipe a surface, or it can be attached to the provided hand wand.
Wiping a clean/new trap across a surface of interest effectively removes fine particles from fingerprints, even if
they are embedded into the surface.

CAUTION: To prevent contamination, replace the sample trap container lid immediately after opening.

Taking a Sample by Hand

1. Wearing a clean cotton glove, carefully remove a sample trap from the container.
2. Hold the trap by the wide end and using firm contact, sample in one direction, one time.
Note: Sample the most-touched area last.

Figure 131. Wipe most-touched areas

3. Immediately insert the trap into the desorber.

4. Press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green
button on the device handle to start the collection process.
The device automatically analyzes the sample.
• If an alarm is detected, the Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected message displays in the status
bar. (See Alarm Sampling Sequence on page 114.) If an explosive and a narcotic are detected at the
same time, Contraband Detected displays in the status bar. Remove and discard the sample trap.
Continue with Clearing an Alarm on page 115.
• If an alarm is not detected, the No Alarm - Ready message displays in the status bar. The next
sample can be taken or analyzed. The sample trap can be reused as long as no trace contamination
is detected.

Taking a Sample Using the Hand Wand

Note: Always wear clean cotton gloves (supplied with the device) when placing traps on the hand wand. Gloves reduce
the transfer of finger oils and other contaminants to the trap.

The hand wand is typically used to sample in hard-to-reach areas and to protect the safety of the operator. The
sample trap is placed onto the sample nozzle. Proper orientation ensures that the trap stays in place.
1. Wearing a clean cotton glove, carefully remove a sample trap from the container.
2. Press the button on the sample nozzle, and insert the narrow end of the trap into the slot.
Note: Avoid touching the sampling area of the trap when inserting it into or removing it from the sample nozzle.

Figure 132. Insert trap into tip of wand

Insert tapered end

of sample trap
into slot.

Press button to
release or insert
sample trap.

3. Release the button.

4. Affix the hole in the wide end of the trap over the tab on the underside of the sample nozzle.

Figure 133. Secure the hole over tab

Sampling Area
(Tapered End)

Affix sample
trap over tab.

5. Using firm contact, sample the appropriate area in one direction, one time.
Note: Sample the most-touched area last.

6. Press the button, and remove the trap from the hand wand.
7. Immediately insert the trap into the desorber.
8. Press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green
button on the device handle to start the collection process.
The device automatically analyzes the sample.

• If an alarm is detected, the Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected message displays in the status
bar. (See Alarm Sampling Sequence on page 114.) If an explosive and a narcotic are detected at
the same time, Contraband Detected displays in the status bar. Remove and discard the sample
trap. Continue with Clearing an Alarm on page 115.
• If an alarm is not detected, the No Alarm - Ready message displays in the status bar. The next
sample can be taken or analyzed. The sample trap can be reused as long as no trace contamination
is detected.

Vapor Sampling
In situations when a particle sample cannot be obtained, the MobileTrace® device can be used in vapor mode.
Vapor sampling is not designed for sampling open areas. It is intended for use in sampling confined areas such
as trunks of vehicles, glove compartments, lockers, bags, cases, etc. Contraband stored for a period of time in a
confined area (especially at elevated temperatures) has the best chance for successful vapor detection. Some
substances have a higher probability of being detected in vapor mode. See Table 23, Default sampling matrix
on page 102.
The vapor method should be selected to allow lower alarm levels and manual control of the sampling pump.
The operator should locate a vapor release point on the suspect item and, while ensuring not to make physical
contact, hold the device close to this point. The operator should then press and hold the Trigger button for 8 to
10 seconds (to draw in vapors that are escaping through the vapor release point of the suspect item). Once the
Trigger button is pressed a second time, the device completes the analysis and indicates whether or not a
substance has been detected.

WARNING: Wear clean cotton gloves when removing the desorber. The internal temperature of the
device is high. Use extreme care not to burn your hands.

Removing the Desorber and Installing the Vapor Plate

1. Press the power switch on the rear of the device to turn the device OFF.
2. While wearing clean cotton gloves, pull the metal rings apart and lift the desorber cover to remove it.

Figure 134. Removing desorber cover

3. Unscrew the retaining ring to remove the desorber.

Note: Leave the white seal disc in place.

Figure 135. Removing retaining ring and desorber

White Seal
Disc

Desorber

4. Place the vapor plate inside the locking ring.

Figure 136. Vapor plate, disassembled/vapor plate and locking ring

Locking Ring
Vapor Plate

Align the circle on

the vapor plate with
the alignment pin on
the nozzle.

5. Align the circle on the vapor plate with the alignment pin on the nozzle.

Figure 137. Seal disc detail

Alignment Pin

6. Screw on the locking ring to hold on the vapor plate.

Note: Do not overtighten.

Figure 138. Vapor plate installed

7. Press the power switch on the rear of the device to turn the device ON.
The device automatically detects the vapor plate and adjusts the temperature for vapor sampling.
Note: For more information, see Power Requirements on page 10.

8. Log on to the ITMS™ software.

9. Verify the touch screen displays V in the status screen (indicating that the vapor plate is attached
correctly).
Note: Should you not see the V, power the device off, remove the locking ring, and reattach correctly.

Allow approximately 20 minutes for the device to warm up to the correct temperature.

Taking a Vapor Sample

1. Place the vapor plate as close to the object being sampled without touching, preferably around seams
or areas where vapors may seep out.
2. Press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green
button on the device handle to start the collection process.
The device displays Collecting and Trigger to Stop messages in the status screen. Collect a vapor
sample for at least 8 seconds.

Figure 139. Vapor: Collecting and Trigger to Stop

3. Press Stop button on the main menu to stop the collection process.
The Sampling... message displays in the status bar.
• If an alarm is detected, the Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected message displays. If an
explosive and a narcotic are detected at the same time, Contraband Detected displays in the status
bar.

Figure 140. Vapor: Sampling... and Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected

Continue with Clearing an Alarm on page 115.

• If an alarm is not detected, the No Alarm - Ready message displays.

Figure 141. Vapor: Sampling... and No Alarm - Ready

Analysis

No Alarm Sampling Sequence

The following screens show a no alarm sampling sequence:

Figure 142. No alarm sampling sequence

Alarm Sampling Sequence

The following screens show an alarm sampling sequence:

Figure 143. Alarm sampling sequence

Clearing an Alarm
Always follow your facility’s standard alarm resolution protocol for dealing with an explosives and narcotics
trace discovery.
The MobileTrace® device cleardown time is the time it takes the device to purge excess sample and ready itself
for another analysis after the detector has been exposed to a detected substance. Alarms are automatically
saved as long as the default Options settings have not been changed.
1. Press Clear.
The device begins the cleardown process, and the Clearing…, Sampling..., and Insert Clean Trap
messages display.

Figure 144. Clearing an alarm

2. Wear a clean cotton glove, and carefully remove a sample trap from the container.
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3. Insert a sample trap into the desorber.

Note: Immediately replace the cover to the sample trap container to avoid contamination.

4. Press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green
button on the device handle.
After the device is cleared, the No Alarm - Ready message displays.
5. Remove the sample trap from the desorber.

Clearing NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO Alarms

Certain substances may take longer to clear out or need additional steps to clear the device, depending upon the
concentration level of the substance. In some cases when NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO is detected, the device
displays one of the following messages:
• NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO Peak will need a Burn Off for 45 minutes.
• NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO Peak will need a Burn Off. (See Figure 145.)
• Peak will need a Burn Off.

Figure 145. NITRATES/HMTD alarm

1. Press OK.
The Explosives Detected message displays in the status bar.
2. Press Clear to initiate the burn off process.
The System Burn dialog displays.

Figure 146. NITRATE/HMTD System Burn

• If a NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO Peak will need a Burn Off for 45 minutes. message displayed
previously, the device heats up, burns for 45 minutes, and then cools down.
• If a NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO Peak will need a Burn Off or Peak will need a Burn Off message
displayed previously, the device heats up then immediately starts cooling down.
For more information about the burn-off process, see Warm-Up (System Burn) Period on page 24.
The Clearing..., Sampling..., and Insert Clean Trap messages displays.
3. Wear a clean cotton glove, and carefully remove a sample trap from the container.
4. Insert a sample trap into the desorber.
Note: Immediately replace the cover to the sample trap container to avoid contamination.

5. Press either the Trig button on the main screen, the green button on the navigation pad, or the green
button on the device handle.
After the device is cleared, the No Alarm - Ready message displays.
6. Remove the sample trap from the desorber.

Selecting View Modes

The ITMS™ software provides five views for displaying data in either the positive or negative detection modes:
Peaks, Plasmagram, Select Scan, Intensity Map, and 3-D.
To change the View mode, press the View button on the main screen, and select the appropriate mode.

Figure 147. View modes

Note: In the Plasmagram, Intensity Map, and 3-D views, you can scroll through the plasmagram using the arrows on the
navigation pad.

Peaks View
In Peaks view, the names of the substances detected are listed at the top of the peaks found list. The list also
shows the alarming substance and gives the location (time) and the strength of the alarm. The strength value is
the number of times greater than the alarm level of the substance.
Note: Users with Maintenance level and higher privileges are defaulted to the Peaks view.

To access the Peaks view, select View/Peaks from the main screen.

Figure 148. Peaks view

Positive Ion
Negative Ion Peaks Found
Peaks Found

Plasmagram View
In Plasmagram view, the names of the substances detected appear at the top of the substances detected list. The
substances detected list shows the alarming substance(s) and gives the location (time) and the strength of the
alarm. The strength value is a multiple of the alarm level as calculated by the software. It does not necessarily

indicate the quantity of the substance detected. Upon touching the top of any peak, a red dot, peak height, and
drift time display.
The plasmagram highlights the detected substance peak with a yellow line and substance name in either the
negative ions window or the positive ions window.
To access the Plasmagram view, select the View/Plasmagram from the main screen. To view the Plasmagram
for the positive, negative, or both modes, select Data/+/-ION, +ION, or -ION from the main screen.

Figure 149. Plasmagram view

Navigating the Plasmagram

To scroll through the plasmagrams for that sample, press the up/down arrows on the keyboard or the up/down
buttons on the device navigation pad. The plasmagram number displays in orange in the lower left corner of
the screen. To reset the view, press Clear, Trig, or continue scrolling up/down until you are out of range of the
collected plasmagrams.
To zoom in and out of the plasmagram, press and hold on the plasmagram screen. Select the appropriate zoom
function from the Function menu.

Figure 150. Function menu

Press and drag to define diagonal corners of the zoom region. To return to the previous zoom, press Alt+Z. To
reset the zoom, press Ctrl+Z.

Select Scan View

The Select Scan view requires no interpretation and provides the fastest sampling throughput. To simplify
operations and prevent confusion, the Select Scan (bar graph) view displays the selected substances in bar
graph form. These substances are from the library of pre programmed substances.
Note: Users with Operator level privileges are defaulted to the Select Scan view.

To access the Select Scan view, select View/Select Scan from the main screen.

Figure 151. No-Alarm Ready in Select Scan view

The Explosives Detected or Drugs Detected message displays in red in the status bar if a substance from the
library is detected. Also, the substances detected display with a red bar. Contraband Detected displays in red in
the status bar if an explosive and a narcotic are detected at the same time.

Figure 152. Select Scan view with substance names

substance
name

If the Show Substance Code box is checked in Menu/Options, the substance codes, rather than the names,
display in all views. For more information, see Options on page 61.

Figure 153. Select Scan view with substance codes

substance
code

If the Full Screen View in S Scan box is checked in Menu/Options/Display Options, the detected substance(s)
name or code flashes on the screen. The screen flashes until the Clear button is pressed.

Figure 154. Select Scan view with substance code - full screen view

Intensity Map View

The Intensity Map view allows Maintenance and above user levels to see, in one view, all plasmagrams that
were collected during a sample. The software stacks all plasmagrams on end, showing their height as intensity.
Consequently, the wider white areas on the Intensity Map screen represent a sequence of peaks, and dark areas
represent troughs. Vertical lines represent a sequence of peaks that can be used to identify a substance. Details
about the measurement such as mean time, maximum and minimum height, and slope can be displayed by
touching the line of the desired peak.
To access the Intensity Map view, select View/Intensity Map from the main screen. To view the Intensity Map
for the positive, negative, or both modes, select Data/+/-ION, +ION, or -ION on the main screen.

Figure 155. Intensity Map view

Note: For information about how to navigate the plasmagram in the Intensity Map view, see Navigating the Plasmagram
on page 119.

3D View
The 3D view permits users to view all plasmagram data and rotate the data in three-dimensions. The user can
examine those plasmagrams created by the device during the analysis period. Dragging on the screen with the
stylus rotates the image. Rotating the image allows you to visualize what the plasmagram looked like as it
moved through time. The green line represents the sequence of peaks detected during the default 120 scans.
To access the 3-D view, select View/3-D from the main screen. To view the 3-D view for the positive, negative,
or both modes, select Data/+/-ION, +ION, or -ION on the main screen.

Figure 156. Processed 3-D view

Note: For information about how to navigate the plasmagram in 3-D view, see Navigating the Plasmagram on page 119.

This chapter describes the default warning screens, dialogs, and resolutions.
Sections included in this chapter are:
Detector Flow Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .124
Sample Flow Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Calibration Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .125
Heater Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .126
Low Battery and Backup Battery in Use Warning. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .127
Battery Operation Indicators . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .128
Stabilizing Temperature Warning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .129

The following pages provide an overview of the MobileTrace® device default warning screens. The device
contains many complex components that must work together to provide accurate detection capabilities. As
with any sophisticated device, faults could develop, rendering measurements inaccurate and unpredictable.
Several sensors in the hardware monitor device operation continuously. Any abnormal responses from these
sensors alert the operator to a possible malfunction via the ITMS™ software. A warning condition displays a
yellow indicator, and pressing the warning in the status bar displays a dialog box with a description of the
problem and instructions on what to check to possibly resolve the warning. To close the box and display the
main screen, press OK. If multiple warning conditions exist, the highest priority warning displays in the
status bar and all warnings are detailed in the dialog box.
All warnings are accumulated and displayed on the Help screen. To view the Help screen, select Menu/Help or
press the status bar in the main window.
Note: Users with Administrator level privileges can customize warning and alarm dialogs. For more information, see
Modifying User Defined Warnings on page 87.

Note: The screenshots shown are for instructional purposes only and may not be representative of your specific
configuration settings.

Detector Flow Warning

The Detector Flow Warning indicates that
Figure 157. Detector Flow Warning
the detector flow is outside the calibrated
range.

Resolution
Figure 158. Detector Flow Warning dialog
1. Press Close to close the warning dialog.
2. Verify that routine maintenance has
been performed. If routine maintenance
has not been done, perform
maintenance.
If the warning is not resolved, contact your
technical support person or Morpho
Detection Technical Support.

Sample Flow Warning

The Sample Flow Warning indicates that the
Figure 159. Sample Flow Warning
device is outside the calibrated range.

Resolution
Figure 160. Sample Flow Warning dialog
1. Press Close to close the warning dialog.
2. Verify that routine maintenance has
been performed. If routine maintenance
has not been done, perform
maintenance.
If the warning is not resolved, contact your
technical support person or Morpho
Detection Technical Support.

Calibration Warning
The Calibration Warning indicates that
Figure 161. Calibration Warning
routine calibration needs to be performed.
This warning displays every 8 hours, by
default.

Resolution
Figure 162. Calibration Warning dialog
1. Press Close to close the warning dialog.
2. Perform auto or manual calibration.
Press Menu/Auto Calibrate or
Manual Calibrate. See Auto
Calibration - Particle Mode on page 29
or Auto Calibration - Vapor Mode on
page 40.

Heater Warning
The Heater warning displays to indicate that
Figure 163. Heater Warning
there could be a problem with the internal
heater due to a short circuit in the
temperature sensor wiring or open wiring.

Resolution
Figure 164. Heater Warning dialog
1. Press Close to close the warning dialog.
2. Check the history file to note the
frequency of the warning.
If the warning is not resolved, contact your
technical support person or Morpho
Detection Technical Support.

Low Battery and Backup Battery in Use Warning

The yellow battery icon indicates that the
Figure 165. Low battery Warning
main battery us running below 10% of full
capacity.
The red battery icon on the Backup Battery
In Use warning indicates that the main
battery power has been switched to the
backup battery. Figure 166. Battery Backup in Use Warning

Resolution
Figure 167.Backup Battery In Use dialog
Shut down the device and either swap the
low battery with a fully charged battery or
plug in the AC power supply.

Battery Operation Indicators

The battery operation icon displays in the
Figure 168. Battery operation indicator
top left corner of the touch screen when the
device is operating on battery power. The Running on Main Battery

power plug icon displays when the device is

running from AC power. When connected
to AC power, the battery will be trickle
charged.
WARNING: The device can run on battery
power for up to 4 hours. Always
have a second battery charging
on the charger so that when the
battery runs out of power you
can swap batteries and not
interrupt the sampling routine.

Battery Icon Indicators

• Green: Running on main battery
and battery is at 10–100% of full
capacity.
• Yellow: Running on main battery
and battery is below 10% of full
capacity.
• Red: Running on backup battery.
Resolution
Figure 169. AC power indicator
To discontinue battery power use, connect Running on AC Power
the external power supply to the device and
an AC power source.

Stabilizing Temperature Warning

The Stabilizing Temperature warning
Figure 170. Stabilizing Temperature Warning
indicates that the detector, desorber, and
interface temperatures are stabilizing. This
warning displays when the device is
warming up or the detection mode has been
changed.
Resolution
Figure 171. Stabilizing Temperature Warning dialog
Press Close to close the warning dialog.
This fault cannot be cleared until the
detector and desorber temperatures have
reached the correct operating range.
If this warning appears for more than 40
minutes, or if the temperatures differ more
than the limits indicated on the Status
screen, contact your technical support
person or Morpho Detection Technical
Support.

This chapter details the steps required to maintain the MobileTrace® device.
Sections included in this chapter are:
Shift Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .132
Weekly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .134
Monthly Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .144
Six-Month Maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .147
As-Needed Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .149

This chapter contains recommendations and instructions for proper maintenance of the MobileTrace® device.
Detailed procedures explain how to perform shift, weekly, monthly, and as-needed maintenance. Maintenance
performed should be logged into the Maintenance Log Book. Maintenance can also be added to the history log
by pressing Menu/History. In the History screen, press Add Maintenance Log to enter the type of
maintenance that was performed, parts replaced, comments, etc. This is a text field and is saved as part of the
history log that can be exported for record-keeping purposes.
Before performing monthly, six-month, or as-needed maintenance, turn the device OFF by pressing Menu/
Logoff on the touch screen, then turning OFF the power switch on the rear of the device.
Note: You do not need to turn the device OFF prior to performing shift maintenance, or when cleaning the touch screen
during as-needed maintenance.

To ensure proper electrical safety, follow your facility lockout/tagout standard operating procedures.
Note: Resolve any warning(s) before performing routine maintenance.

Shift Maintenance
To keep the device operating at peak performance, the following should be performed at the beginning of every
shift.
• Wear cotton gloves during all maintenance procedures.
• Use only Morpho Detection-supplied isopropyl alcohol swabs to clean the inside of the device.

CAUTION: Use only manufacturer-recommended parts and supplies.

Note: The ability to perform some preventative maintenance procedures may depend upon the privilege levels assigned
by the customer.

Table 24. Shift Maintenance

Shift Maintenance
Procedure Steps

Clear All Warnings Verify there are no warnings indicated on the status bar.

Table 24. Shift Maintenance (continued)

Shift Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Clean the Touch Screen 1. Press Menu/Logoff to log OFF the ITMS™ software.
2. Using the Morpho Detection-provided LCD screen cleaning cloth, wipe
down the touch screen on top of the device.

Figure 172. Wipe touch screen

Check Trap and Glove 1. Check for sufficient supplies of sample, calibration, and verification
Supplies traps.
2. Verify that the traps are within the Best Used By date located on the
bottom of the can.

Figure 173. Trap cans

3. Verify that you have plenty of clean white cotton gloves for sample
collection and maintenance procedures.
To replenish consumables, refer to Customer Service on page 178.
Perform Calibration and Log on to perform calibration and verification. See Chapter 3, Calibration and
Verification Verification on page 27.
Return to Operation Make all entries in your maintenance log files as directed by your system
administrator.

Weekly Maintenance
To keep the device operating at peak performance, the following should be performed weekly and at the end of
the work day to allow any possible contamination introduced while performing maintenance to subside:
• Verify that shift maintenance has been completed.
• Follow weekly maintenance in the step-by-step order listed in Table 25.
• Wear new cotton gloves during all maintenance procedures.
• Use only Morpho Detection-supplied isopropyl alcohol swabs to clean the inside of the device.

CAUTION: Use only manufacturer-recommended parts and supplies.

Note: The ability to perform some preventative maintenance procedures may depend upon the privilege levels assigned
by the customer.

Table 25. Weekly maintenance

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Perform Shift Verify shift maintenance was performed. See Table 24 on page 132.
Maintenance

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Inspect and clean WARNING: If inspecting or cleaning the membrane while internal
the Elastomeric temperatures are still hot, be very careful not to burn yourself. The
Membrane nozzle is extremely hot. Wear two pairs of gloves.

1. Press Menu/Logoff to log OFF the ITMS™ software.

2. Press the power switch on the rear of the device to turn the device OFF.
3. Pull the two metal rings on either side of the cover to remove the desorber
cover.

Figure 174. Remove desorber cover

4. While wearing clean white cotton gloves, unscrew the retaining ring to
remove the desorber or vapor plate and set aside.

Figure 175. Remove desorber

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Inspect and clean 5. Remove the white seal disc to expose the membrane and set aside.
the Elastomeric
Membrane (cont’d) Figure 176. Remove white seal disc

6. Inspect the elastomeric membrane for tears, punctures, incorrect alignment,

accumulated dirt, or other damage. If necessary, replace the membrane. See
Replace the Elastomeric Membrane on page 144.
CAUTION: Use care not to rip or damage the membrane. If it is torn or damaged, it must be
replaced. See Replace the Elastomeric Membrane on page 144 on page 164.

7. Using a Morpho Detection-approved alcohol swab, gently wipe the

membrane.

Figure 177. Wipe membrane

Note: For more dirty or dusty environments, you may need to clean the membrane
more often.

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Clean the Desorber WARNING: If cleaning the desorber or vapor plate while internal temperatures
or Vapor Plate are still hot, be very careful not to burn yourself. The nozzle is
extremely hot. Wear two pairs of gloves.

1. Using canned air, blow out dust and dirt from the desorber. Blow the air into
the center hole on the back of the desorber and blow air through the slot on
the front of the desorber.

Figure 178. Blow dust and dirt from desorber

2. Using a Morpho Detection-approved alcohol swab, gently clean the white

seal disc and desorber or vapor plate.

Figure 179. Clean white seal disc and desorber or vapor plate

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Clean the Desorber 3. Once dry, reinstall the white seal disc. To align the disc correctly, ensure that
or Vapor Plate the large hole mates with the alignment pin. (The cutout on the disc should
(cont’d) face the device.)

Figure 180. Reinstall white seal disc

4. Reinstall the desorber and ensure the pin configuration mates correctly.

Figure 181. Reinstall desorber

5. Before reinstalling the desorber cover, clean it with an alcohol swab on the
front and back of the trap insertion slot.
6. Reinstall the desorber cover.

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Replace Dryer The dryer tube is mounted on the rear panel of the device and is connected to the
Material recirculating air device that flows through the detector and acts to remove moisture,
contaminants, and other vapors from the air circulating through the detector. The
water vapor is absorbed in the dryer material and becomes saturated and, therefore,
must be replaced on a weekly basis. The following message is displayed to remind
you to change the dryer material:

Figure 182.Replace dryer material

1. Remove the dryer tube at the rear of the device by unscrewing and pulling it
straight out.

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Replace Dryer CAUTION: DO NOT handle the dryer tube with bare hands as it may contaminate
Material (Cont’d) the device.

Figure 183. Remove dryer cylinder

2. Unscrew the dryer tube end cap and set it aside.

Figure 184. Unscrew end cap

3. Dispose of the old dryer material.

4. Pour in fresh dryer material from the bottle provided with the device. Fill the
dryer tube to a level approximately ¼-inch below the top of the cylinder.
Make sure you recap the bottle immediately to prevent degradation. Each
dryer bottle contains enough material for multiple replenishment cycles.
Refer to the MSDS for proper handling.
5. Screw on the dryer tube end cap.
6. Reinsert the dryer tube.

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Clean/Replace Fan 1. Gently remove (without unscrewing) the fan guard on the rear of the device
Air Filter to access the filter.

Figure 185. Remove fan/air filter cover

2. Clean the cooling fan air filter with canned air, blowing the dust and dirt
away from the device.

Figure 186. Clean filter with canned air

3. Replace the filter if damaged or torn.

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Check Dopant The device uses two dopant chemicals to constantly treat the air circulating through
Levels the device. These chemicals are located inside the dopant chamber on the rear panel.
The chemicals used are ammonium carbamate (positive ion) and dichloromethane
(negative ion). The levels of these chemicals should be checked every week to
ensure there is fluid remaining. See Storing, Installing, and Reordering Active
Chemical Dopants on page 18.
The internal calibrant tube inside the dopant chamber contains small white crystals
and is important for internal calibration when the device is in vapor mode. Typically,
you should not need to replace the internal calibrant tube unless it has been damaged,
lost, or contaminated.
1. Remove the dopant tube end cap by unscrewing it from the rear panel.

Figure 187. Unscrew dopant tube end cap

2. Gently tip the device, or using a pair of needle nose pliers, pull out the
dopant tubes.
3. Inspect the level in the negative and positive ion dopant tubes and replace
when the dopants have been fully exhausted. Morpho Detection
recommends always having spare dopants on site and recommends ordering
more dopants if there is less than 1/8-inch (3 mm) visible.

Table 25. Weekly maintenance (continued)

Weekly Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Check Dopant
Figure 188. Checking dopant levels
Levels (cont’d)
Positive Ion
Dopant Tube
(Narcotics)

BHT Vapor Mode

Calibration Tube

Negative Ion
Dopant Tube
(Explosives)

CAUTION: Dopant tubes must be disposed of in accordance with all local

regulatory agency requirements.

CAUTION: Dopants MUST come to room temperature before installing in the

dopant chamber. If the dopants were fully depleted and once installed,
allow 2 hours for new dopants to permeate into the device before
calibration or sampling.

CAUTION: Place spare dopants in cold storage (in a freezer if possible) to extend
their life. DO NOT store dopants with foodstuffs.

4. Clean the O-ring on the dopant chamber end cap with an alcohol swab.
5. Inspect the O-ring for damage and replace if needed.
6. Reinsert the dopant tubes into the chamber. Make sure the dopants that may
have been stored in the freezer have returned to room temperature before
installing in the chamber.
7. Reinstall the dopant chamber end cap so that it is fully sealed.
8. Power ON the device and allow it to warm up.

Perform Calibration 1. Complete the device calibration and verification procedures. See Chapter 3,
and Verification Calibration and Verification on page 27.
2. Ensure there are no alarms or warnings.

Return to Operation Make all entries in your device’s log files as directed by your system administrator.

Monthly Maintenance
To keep the device operating at peak performance, the following should be performed monthly and at the end
of the workday to allow any possible contamination introduced while performing maintenance to subside:
• Verify that weekly maintenance has been completed.
• The only difference between weekly and monthly maintenance is that the elastomeric membrane must be
replaced, therefore, weekly maintenance is included as a monthly maintenance procedure.
• On the sixth month, replace the sample filter. See Six-Month Maintenance on page 147.
• Wear new cotton gloves during all maintenance procedures.
• Use only Morpho Detection-supplied isopropyl alcohol swabs to clean the inside of the device.

CAUTION: Use only manufacturer-recommended parts and supplies.

Note: The ability to perform some preventative maintenance procedures may depend upon the privilege levels assigned
by the customer.

Table 26. Monthly maintenance

Monthly
Maintenance
Procedure Steps

Perform Weekly Verify weekly maintenance was performed in the step-by-step order listed in Table 25
Maintenance on page 134.
Replace the The elastomeric membrane is located on the detector nozzle. Replacing the membrane
Elastomeric once per month is typical, but it should be inspected for damage and cleaned during
Membrane weekly maintenance. The following message displays to remind you to change the
membrane:

Figure 189. Change the membrane reminder

WARNING: If changing the membrane while internal temperatures are still hot, be
very careful not to burn yourself. The nozzle is extremely hot. Wear
two pairs of gloves.

CAUTION: Do not use any metal or plastic tools or objects on the inner nozzle, and do
not scratch the inner nozzle. Use the wooden membrane tool only.

Table 26. Monthly maintenance (continued)

Monthly
Maintenance
Procedure Steps

Replace the 1. Press Menu/Logoff to log OFF the ITMS™ software.

Elastomeric
2. Press the power switch on the rear of the device to turn the device OFF.
Membrane (cont’d)
3. Disconnect the desorber connector.
4. Remove the desorber retaining ring and the desorber.
5. Using only the wooden tool, peel the membrane away from the inlet and
dispose of it.

Figure 190. Remove the membrane

Table 26. Monthly maintenance (continued)

Monthly
Maintenance
Procedure Steps

Replace the 6. Clean the inlet surface thoroughly with an alcohol swab ensuring that no debris
Elastomeric from the old membrane remains.
Membrane (cont’d)
Figure 191. Clean inlet

7. Remove a new replacement membrane from its package, holding it by its

thicker edges.
8. Carefully push the new membrane over the inlet. The membrane stretches
slightly and then snaps into position.
Note: The new membrane install easier if first wiped with an alcohol swab.

9. Carefully reinstall the white seal disc over the membrane, ensuring that it is
aligned and seated properly.
10. Align the desorber pins with the white seal disc and screw on the desorber’s
retaining ring.
11. Turn ON the power button.
12. Log on as a Maintenance level user or higher.
13. Press Menu/Burn In Membrane.
After the 4-hour burn-in you need to log back in.
Perform 1. Complete the device calibration and verification procedures. See Chapter 3,
Calibration and Calibration and Verification on page 27.
Verification
2. Ensure there are no alarms or warnings.
Return to Make all entries in your device’s log files as directed by your system administrator.
Operation

Six-Month Maintenance
To keep the device operating at peak performance, replace the sample filter every 6 months as part of monthly
maintenance and:
• Wear new cotton gloves during all maintenance procedures.
• Use only Morpho Detection-supplied isopropyl alcohol swabs to clean the inside of the device.

CAUTION: Use only manufacturer-recommended parts and supplies.

Note: The ability to perform some preventative maintenance procedures may depend upon the privilege levels assigned
by the customer.

Table 27. Six-month maintenance

6-Month Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Replace the Sample Filter The sample filter is located in the front of the device under the filter cover. Every
6 months the sample filter should be replaced. For harsher environments, you
may need to replace the sample filter more often.
1. Press Menu/Logoff to log OFF the ITMS™ software.
2. Press the power switch on the rear of the device to turn the device OFF.
3. Using a screwdriver, remove the filter cover by unscrewing the four
screws.

Figure 192. Sample filter cover

Table 27. Six-month maintenance (continued)

6-Month Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Replace the Sample Filter 4. Morpho Detection currently supports two different types of filters
(cont’d) installed on the MobileTrace® device. Depending on which type of filter
your device has installed, do one of the following:
• If you have the white sample filter shown below, rotate the right
white endcap counterclockwise then pull to release it from the tube.
Remove the old white filter, and insert a new white filter. Attach the
right white endcap to the tube then rotate clockwise to secure the
tube in place.

Figure 193. White sample filter

white
sample
filter
right white
endcap

• If you have the blue sample filter shown below, rotate the right blue
endcap counterclockwise then turn the filter counterclockwise to
release it from the left blue endcap. Replace it with a new filter,
rotating the new filter clockwise on the left blue endcap then
rotating the right blue endcap clockwise to secure the filter in place.

Figure 194. Blue sample filter

blue sample
filter

right blue
endcap

5. Replace the filter cover and four screws.

6. Power ON the device and allow it to warm up.
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Maintenance

As-Needed Maintenance
To keep the device operating at peak performance, the following maintenance should be performed as needed.
Follow the step-by-step order listed in Table 28.

CAUTION: Use only manufacturer-recommended parts and supplies.

Note: The ability to perform some preventative maintenance procedures may depend upon the privilege levels assigned
by the customer.

Table 28. As-needed maintenance

As-needed Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Calibrate the Touch For information about how to calibrate the touch screen, see Calibrating the
Screen Touch Screen on page 82.
Fuse Replacement) Note: Use only 8A, 250V, Type T replacement fuses.

1. Press Menu/Logoff to log OFF the ITMS™ software.

2. Press the power switch on the rear of the device to turn the device OFF.
3. To access the fuse, on the rear panel of the device turn the fuse holder
1/4 turn with a flathead screwdriver.

Figure 195. Remove old fuse

4. Pull the fuse out and replace with a new one by pushing it in and
turning it clockwise.

Table 28. As-needed maintenance (continued)

As-needed Maintenance

Procedure Steps

Fuse Replacement
Figure 196. Replace fuse
(cont’d)

5. Power ON the device and allow it to warm up.

Main Battery Calibration If the battery is in need of fuel gauge recalibration, the red LED on the charger
will flash upon insertion of the battery. This indicator provides feedback to the
user on the accuracy of the fuel gauge and avoids unnecessary battery
calibration cycles.
The user has the option to calibrate the fuel gauge and charge the battery, or to
only charge the battery. This option is given because a recalibration cycle is
longer than a charge cycle and it may not be convenient to go through the
calibration cycle.
To recalibrate the battery, press the Calibrate button on the front of the charger.
No action is required if only a recharge is required, as the charger will
automatically begin to charge the battery.
The blue calibration LED will flash to indicate that the battery is undergoing the
recalibration cycle. There may be a short delay before the calibration begins.
During calibration the discharge resistors will heat up and the fan will operate to
maintain temperature within acceptable limits. Removing the battery and/or
pressing the calibration button again will restart the process from the beginning.
At the end of this procedure the blue LED will stay constant indicating a fully
charged, fully calibrated battery.
The most common cause of calibration failure is overheating of the pack during
discharge. Keep the charger away from direct sunlight or heat sources.

Battery Notes:
What is recalibration and why is it needed?
The fuel gauge in the battery uses a highly accurate voltmeter, ammeter, and time clock to measure actual
charge in and out of the battery pack. In addition, there are algorithms to compensate for the effects of
discharge rate, discharge temperature, self-discharge and charging efficiency, etc.
Recalibration is the means to ensure the continued reliability of this device throughout the life of the battery
pack. Recalibration is used to reset the fuel gauge algorithms, reestablish the full and empty points, and
recalculate the actual capacity in the battery. In this way, even as the battery ages and things change, the
accuracy and reliability of the fuel gauge can be retained throughout the life of the battery.
The charger will automatically take the batteries through this process and is a useful alternative, ensuring
accuracy and reliability of the fuel gauge throughout the life of the battery.
Recalibration consists of a calibration charge, followed by a calibration discharge. Finally the battery is given a
regular charge. A calibration cycle will be faster if the battery is fully charged to begin with. Recalibration time
for the device main battery could be as long as 14 hours.

This chapter provides information on how to use the ITMS™ desktop application
software. It describes the functionality in the ITMS™ desktop application that is
slightly different from or in addition to the ITMS™ software. Sections included in
this chapter are:
Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Connecting to the MobileTrace® Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
Main ITMS™ Desktop Application Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .154
ITMS™ Desktop Application Menu Functions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .155
Edit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .156
Action . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .160
Viewing the Device History File . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .161
Copying Alarm Files from the Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .164
Deleting Alarm Files on the Device . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .165
Upgrading the Device Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .166

Overview
The ITMS™ desktop application software is a useful tool to retrieve and view data from the MobileTrace®
device. Depending upon the user privilege level, the ITMS™ desktop application allows you to:
• Get/view device history files
• View Config Notes from device alarm file
• View/change desktop applications options
• Select and deselect substances for detection by the ITMS™ desktop application
• Add, modify, and delete users of the ITMS™ desktop application
• Copy and delete all files from the device alarms folder
• Upgrade the device application
• Print data and configuration for alarm or signal files to a local or network printer
• View the Help screen

Connecting to the MobileTrace Device ®

You can connect the MobileTrace® device to a laptop or PC simply by connecting the device to your
computer’s local area network (LAN) through a device capable of assigning IP addresses (such as an Ethernet
router).

Main ITMS™ Desktop Application Screen

There are three ITMS™ software buttons that are available to quickly execute commonly used functions. They
can be displayed as words (default) or as icons (by pressing i on the keyboard).

Figure 197. Main ITMS™ desktop application screen shown with words and icons

Note: To resize the main ITMS™ desktop application screen, place the cursor on the corner of the window and drag to
the desired size.

For a description of each of the main ITMS™ desktop application buttons, see Table 14, Top ITMS™ buttons on
page 54.

ITMS™ Desktop Application Menu Functions

The desktop application functionality is similar to the main ITMS™ software functionality. However, functions
that are specific to the hardware being used in a live environment, for example, Manual Calibrate, Burn In
Membrane, etc., are disabled. For a description of each of the Menu functions available in the device software,
see Chapter 4 Menu Functions.
Also, there are four additional buttons/functions in the ITMS™ desktop application Menu screen. See
Figure 198.

Figure 198. Menu functions (administrator)

Additional
Functions

The following sections describe the functionality in the ITMS™ desktop application that is slightly different
from or in addition to the ITMS™ software.

File
The following section describes the File functionality in the ITMS™ desktop application that is slightly
different from the ITMS™ software.

Recall
Note: It is recommended that all the MobileTrace® device alarm files be copied before recalling any data.

1. Select Menu/Recall.
The Open screen displays, which allows the user to select the stored alarm or signal file to view.
This screen displays the directory of alarm or signal files stored on the flash disk in the form of
.sca files.

Figure 199. Open/recall alarm files screen

2. Double-click the desired alarm or signal file to open and display the file.
For example, if you double-click ALM00007, the software opens it, re-analyzes the data, and
displays the specified alarm file as a plasmagram.

Figure 200.Recalled file

Note: If you are recalling files created with a prior version of software, the following message displays:
"Warning: This data file is from an older software version and may not display the same results as when
it was saved. Recall the file with the original software version to ensure the same results.”

Press G to recall the next file in the alarms folder.

3. To clear the recalled file, press Clear.

Edit
The following sections describe the Edit functionality in the ITMS™ desktop application that is slightly
different from the ITMS™ software.

Options
Changes made to the options settings only affect the ITMS™ desktop application and do not make changes to
the MobileTrace® device settings.
1. Press Menu/Options.

Figure 201. Display Options

2. Modify the option(s), as needed.

See Table 29 for a descriptions of each of the fields available in the Display Options screen.
Table 29. Options screen

Function Description

Display Options The information can be displayed on the screen with information labeled, or it can be deselected not to
display on screen (and not be labeled).

Substances Displays and/or labels peaks for selected substances, if selected.

Report Level Sets the percentage of programmed alarm level required before a substance is identified and reported.

Full Screen Displays the substance name or code on a flashing screen in Select Scan view. The screen flashes
View in S until the Clear button is pressed.
Scan

Display Determines how the strength of the detected substance displays in Select Scan view.
Alarm Str. in • When this box is checked, the strength of the detected substance displays.
S Scan • When this box is not checked, only Detected displays.

Show Determines how substances display in Select Scan view.

Substance • When this box is checked, the codes for the substances display.
Code • When the box is not checked, the names of the substances display.

Y Axis Scaling Changes the Y axis scale of the Plasmagram view to a logarithmic scale.

X Axis Display Specifies the units used for X axis in Plasmagram view: Time (ms) or Calibrated Units.
Units

3. Press OK.

Users
For security access, three user privilege levels are provided: Operator, Maintenance, and Administrator. Users
with a Maintenance access level can add, modify, and delete user privilege groups at the Maintenance level and
below. Similarly, higher level users can add, modify, and delete users at their same access level and below.
Note: Any changes made in the Users screen on the ITMS™ desktop application do not affect the user settings on the
MobileTrace® device. It is strictly for managing user access to the ITMS™ desktop application.

Refer to Table 30 for a list of user levels and default access privileges. Default passwords are given out during
training.
Detailed Default Access Levels
The default user privilege access level table lists the various functions that are available on the MobileTrace®
device and which user level has access to them. This table is based on the software defaults that are shipped
from the factory.
Table 30. Default user privilege access

Function Hot Key Operator Maintenance Administrator

Top ITMS™ Screen

Clear X X X

Trig

Menu Alt+M X X X

Cal

View X X X

Peaks X X X

Plasmagram X X X

-ION, +ION, and +/-ION X X X

Select Scan X X X

Intensity Map X X

3D X X

Menu Functions (Alt+M)

File

Recall R X X

Save

View

Config Notes Alt+N X X X

History

Table 30. Default user privilege access (continued)

Function Hot Key Operator Maintenance Administrator

Status

Edit

Options O X X

Configuration

Substances L X

Users U X X

Action

Advanced Menu X

Manual Calibrate

Burn In Membrane

Exit/Standby Exit ITMS/

Alt+X Cancel only Cancel only
Cancel

Change Mode X

Print X X X

Change Language Alt+L X X

Logoff X X X

Live Mode

Verify

Help F1 X X X

Cancel ESC X X X

Get/View Device History File H X X X

Upgrade the Device Application X X X

Copy Alarm files from the Device Alt+G X X X

Delete Alarm files on the Device X X X

Action
The following section describes the Action functionality in the ITMS™ desktop application that is slightly
different from the ITMS™ software.
Table 31. Action menu items

Function Description

Advanced Menu Allows the Administrator to configure the device.

Figure 202.ITMS™ desktop application Advanced Menu functions

Note: For a description of each of the Advanced Menu functions available in ITMS™ desktop
application software, see Table 21, Advanced menu function descriptions on page 78.

Change Allows you to change the main ITMS™ software language.

Language

Change Mode Allows you to change detection modes (Explosives/Narcotics or Vapor) depending on device
configuration and user privilege level.

Print Allows you to print recalled data and configuration to your default network printer.

Help Lists any warnings that appear on the device and provides steps to perform routine particle
detection.

Exit/Standby Exits the ITMS™ desktop software.

Logoff Logs you off the ITMS™ desktop application only.

Cancel Exits the menu.

Print
1. Select Menu/Print.
The Print Dialog displays.

Figure 203. Print Dialog

Note: The data automatically prints to your default local or network printer. To print to a specific local or network
printer, check the Show Printer Options box.

2. Press the appropriate Print option. See Table 32.

Table 32. Printing Dialog

Function Description

Print Data & Prints the plasmagram with peaks, peaks found list, any substances detected, and the device and
Config substance configuration.

Print Data Prints the plasmagram with peaks, peaks found list, and any substances detected.

Print Config Prints the device and substance configuration.

• If you did not check Show Printer Options, the data prints directly to the default local or network
printer.
• If you checked Show Printer Options, the Print screen displays. Continue with Step 3.
3. Configure the fields as appropriate.
4. Press Print.
The data prints directly to the specified printer.

Viewing the Device History File

1. Verify you are connected to the device.
For information about connecting the device to a computer, see Connecting to the MobileTrace®
Device on page 154.
2. Press Menu.
3. Press Get/View Device History File.

The IP address of the device dialog box displays.

Figure 204. IP address entry dialog

4. Enter the IP address of the device.

Note: To determine the IP address of the device, select Menu/Advanced Menu/Show Network Name and IP
on the device.

5. Press OK.
Note: If you are unable to connect to the device, a message displays indicating you are unable to connect.

The History screen displays.

Figure 205. History screen

Main Window

Statistics Window

The following explains how to navigate the History screen:

• Use the scroll bar to see the entire list in the Main window.
• Highlight an entry in the Main window and press the View Detail button. The detail appears in the
Details window.
• Press the Print History or Print Statistics buttons to print the history or statistics for the device.
• Check the Show Samples or Show File Saves boxes under the Main window to display files of
samples or saved files in the list.

• Use the From and Through drop-down lists to display history for a specific date range.
• The Statistics window lists user actions, for the date range selected, from the last time the device was
powered on.

Viewing Detail
1. Access the history screen.
For information about accessing the history screen, see Viewing the Device History File on
page 161.
2. Highlight the specific entry in the Main window.
3. Press View Detail to see more information about the history data.

Figure 206. View detail

4. Press Print to print the details to your default network printer or Close to close the screen.

Printing the History

1. Access the history screen.
For information about accessing the history screen, see Viewing the Device History File on
page 161.
2. Select the desired From and Through dates to print the history files.
3. Press Print History.
A dialog displays verifying you want to print the selected history.

Figure 207.Print verify

4. Press Yes to have the data printed to your default network printer or No to cancel.

Printing the Statistics

1. Access the history screen.
For information about accessing the history screen, see Viewing the Device History File on
page 161.
2. Select Print Statistics to print the data since the last time someone logged onto the device.

Figure 208. Statistics

Copying Alarm Files from the Device

Note: This function only copies the alarm files in the alarms folder from the device. It does not copy the archived files in
the Alarms-Archive-mm-dd-yyyy folder.

1. Verify you are connected to the device.

For information about connecting the device to a computer, see Connecting to the MobileTrace®
Device on page 154.
2. Select Menu/Copy Alarm Files From Device to copy all of the alarm files from the device.

The IP Address of the device dialog displays.

Figure 209. IP address entry

3. Enter the IP address of the device from which you want to copy the alarm files.
Note: To determine the IP address of the device, select Menu/Advanced Menu/Show Network Name and IP
on the device.

4. Press OK.
Note: If you are unable to connect to the device, a message displays indicating you are unable to connect.

The ITMS™ desktop application connects to the device and automatically copies the files to your
PC. The path where the files were copied to displays.

Figure 210. Alarm files copied

5. Press OK.

Deleting Alarm Files on the Device

Note: This function only deletes the alarm files in the alarms folder from the device. It does not delete the archived files
in the Alarms-Archive-mm-dd-yyyy folder.

1. Verify you are connected to the device.

For information about connecting the device to a laptop or PC, see Connecting to the
MobileTrace® Device on page 154.
2. Select Menu/Delete Alarm Files on the Device to delete all of the alarm files on the device.
A dialog confirming you want to delete the files displays.

Figure 211. Delete all files

3. Press Yes to proceed or No to cancel.

The IP Address of the device dialog displays. See Figure 209 on page 165.
4. Enter the IP address of the device from which you want to delete the alarm files.
Note: To determine the IP address of the device, select Menu/Advanced Menu/Show Network Name and IP
on the device.

5. Press OK.
Note: If you are unable to connect to the device, a message displays indicating you are unable to connect.

The ITMS™ desktop application connects to the device and automatically deletes the files from the
device.

Figure 212.Alarm files deleted confirmation

6. Press OK.

Upgrading the Device Application

Before you can upgrade the ITMS™ software, verify the device:
• has version 1.48 or 1.49
• has been calibrated
• displays the No Alarm - Ready message in the status bar
If the ITMS™ software is older than version 1.48, it must first be upgraded to version 1.49, which requires the
PIC firmware boot loader be to be manually installed by a service technician. For more information, contact
Morpho Detection Technical Support.
Note: Do not interrupt the upgrade process.

1. Verify the computer is connected to the device.

For information about connecting the device to a computer, see Connecting to the MobileTrace®
Device on page 154.
2. Insert the software upgrade CD into a computer.
3. Verify the executable file(s) (.exe) and supporting library files (.dll) are within a folder labeled
MorphoDetection on the root directory of the CD.
4. Log on to the ITMS™ software with an Administrator PIN.
5. Record any changes made to the Morpho Detection default substance library.
Note: Once the upgrade is complete, the default substance configuration for that version of ITMS™ software in
restored. Therefore, you must record any changes made to the substance library.

a. Press <Ctrl+D> to display any custom changes made to the Morpho Detection default substance
library.
b. Record the custom changes made to your substance configuration.
c. Press Close.
d. Press No to restoring the defaults.
6. On the computer, log on to the ITMS™ desktop application software with an Administrator PIN.
7. Select Menu/Upgrade the Device Application.
A dialog box displays and describes the sequence of events that take place to upgrade the ITMS™
software on a device.

Figure 213. To upgrade

8. Press Yes to continue or No to cancel upgrade.

A Windows® directory displays.
9. Navigate to the CD drive folder where the new ITMS™ software is located.
10. Select the itmsce.exe software file.
11. Press Open.
The IP Address of the device dialog displays. See Figure 209 on page 165.
12. Enter the IP address of the device.
Note: To determine the IP address of the device, select Menu/Advanced Menu/Show Network Name and IP
on the device.

13. Press OK.

Note: If you are unable to connect to the device, a message displays indicating you are unable to connect.

A dialog displays instructing you to terminate the ITMS™ application on the device.

Figure 214. Terminate application

14. Verify the ITMS™ software is not running on the device. If the ITMS™ software is running on the
device, select Menu/Exit/Standby/Exit ITMS to close the application.
Note: You need to be logged in as Administrator to exit the ITMS™ software.

15. On the ITMS™ desktop application, press OK.

A Connecting... message displays in the status bar. The ITMS™ desktop application connects to
the device and begins the upgrade process. A message displays verifying the upgrade was
successful.

Figure 215. Successful upgrade

16. Press OK.

17. Double-click the Itms icon on the desktop of the device to start the new version of ITMS™ software.
18. Press OK on each of the following dialogs.

Figure 216. Upgrade user database, options, and configuration file

A dialog verifying you want to upgrade the PIC displays.

Figure 217. Upgrade PIC

19. Press Yes to upgrade the PIC.

Once the PIC upgrade completes, the Log On screen displays on the device.
20. Log on to the ITMS™ software.
A dialog verifying you want to calibrate flows displays.

Figure 218. Upgrade calibrate flows

21. Press Yes.

The Flow Calibration screen displays. See Figure 91 on page 81.
22. Press Calibrate.
The calibration dialog displays.

Figure 219. Upgrade flow calibration saved

23. Press OK.

24. Press OK on each of the following dialogs.

Figure 220. Upgrade pressure and temperature not set

25. Verify the desorber is connected.

26. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.

27. Press Calibrate Temperatures.
28. Press Yes on each of the following dialogs.

Figure 221. Upgrade temperature and desorber calibration

A dialog verifying the temperatures have been calibrated displays.

Figure 222. Upgrade temperatures have been calibrated

29. Press OK.

30. Once complete, calibrate the device. See Manual Calibration - Particle Mode (Dual Peak) on page 34.
Once calibration is complete and the No Alarm-Ready message displays, continue with Step 31.
31. Select Menu/Advanced Menu/Page 2.
32. Press Set Default Cal Factors.
33. Press Yes on each of the following dialogs.

Figure 223. Upgrade set default calibration values

34. Select Menu/Exit/Standby/Exit ITMS.

35. Restart the device, and verify the Log on screen displays.
36. Log on to the ITMS™ software.
37. Verify no messages or warnings, other than a calibration warning, display. If they do display, resolve
the messages or warnings.
38. If you have made any changes to the Morpho Detection default substance library, you must add your
substances back into the library using the information recorded in Step 5. For more information, see
Substances on page 62.

This chapter provides part numbers for ordering complete systems, consumables,
and replacement parts. It includes the following tables:
Table 33. Standard shipped items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .174
Table 34. Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175
Table 35. Replacement parts/optional accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .175

CAUTION: Use only Morpho Detection supplied and approved parts.

Note: Indented items are initially shipped within a kit and are available to be purchased separately.

Table 33. Standard shipped items

Description Part Number

MobileTrace® Detection System P0007027

Desorber assembly M0001289

Desorber cover M0001689

White seal disc MP011057

Vapor plate MP016041

Ring nut for vapor plate MP045068

Stylus, PDA, basic, tetherable CP0001047

Cloth, LCD screen cleaner, 6.1x7.3” CP001048

Ass’y, VT check sample M0001172

Chemical, dryer material, mole sieve (activated) 8/12 mesh MP035019

Membrane tool MP055226

Gloves, medium weight, inspection MP075000

Chemswab, isopropyl alcohol saturated MP075002

Micro-blast (canned air), HAZMAT MP075003

Product accessory, maintenance kit, MobileTrace® PA005238

Fuse, 5x20mm, type T, 8A, 250V EP002538

Fuse, 15A, 32V, 3AG for vehicle power adapter EP002525

O-rings, dopant/dryer tube cap MP011041

O-ring, dryer tube MP011044

Rubber pad for hand wand MP055211

Rear fan filter guard MP007467

Rear fan filter MP003242

Sample filter (blue) MP001743

Membrane kit, semi-permeable, nozzle inlet, set of 5 PA005007

Internal calibrant MP035025-001

Table 33. Standard shipped items (continued)

Description Part Number

MobileTrace® Manual CD Assembly - Includes electronic user manual and maintenance log. PA005256

Power supply assembly and power cord E0002089 and

EP006001 (USA)
Note: For a full power cord and supply assembly, you need to order E0002089 along with the
country specific power cord EP006001 (USA).

Vehicle power adapter E0002088

Hard shipping case M0001705

Keyboard assembly PA005224

Shoulder strap MP055110

Main battery (li-Ion) 14.4V EP008029

Battery charger assembly E0002549

Hand wand M0001240

Table 34. Consumables

Description Part Number

Long life positive ion dopant MP035087

Ass’y, traps, sample, 100 multi-purpose M0001318

Ass’y, traps, calibration, 100 multi-purpose M0001319

Ass’y, traps, calibration, 25 multi-purpose M0001317

Ass’y, traps, verification, 100 multi-purpose M0001336

Ass’y, traps, verification, 25 multi-purpose M0001337

Sample filter (white) MP003246

Narcotics consumable kit K0001290-001

Contraband consumable kit K0001291-001

Annual maintenance kit K0001227

Table 35. Replacement parts/optional accessories

Description Part Number

MobileTrace® User’s Manual - hard copy MA001133

MobileTrace® Maintenance Log Book - hard copy MA001132

Battery charger assembly - European E0002549-EU

Battery charger assembly - Australian E0002549-AU

Table 35. Replacement parts/optional accessories (continued)

Description Part Number

Battery charger assembly - United Kingdom E0002549-UK

This chapter provides information about Morpho Detection’s contact information

for Technical Support and Customer Service. Sections in this chapter include:
Technical Support . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Customer Service. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Morpho Detection Sales Offices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .178
Warranty Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179
Consumables . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .179

Technical Support
Morpho Detection has a Technical Support Department to meet the varied service needs of its customers. To
contact Morpho Detection’s Technical Support contact one of the following:
• In the US call 877-877-1008 24 hours a day/7 days a week
or e-mail [email protected]
• In the UK call +44 (0) 1223 728888 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (GST)
or e-mail [email protected] or [email protected]
• In Australia call +61 2 9424 3500 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (AEST)
or e-mail [email protected]

Customer Service
A Customer Service representative is available to:
• Place an order
• Track a shipment
• Determine availability
• Report a problem/help resolve an issue
• Supply MSDS’s
To contact Morpho Detection’s Customer Service, contact one of the following:
• In the US call 866-517-5580 from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (EST) or e-mail
[email protected]
• In the UK call +44 (0) 1223 728888 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (GST)
• In Australia call +61 2 9424 3500 from 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. (AEST)

Morpho Detection Sales Offices

205 Lowell Street Granary House, Station Road
Wilmington, MA 01887 USA Great Shelford, Cambridge
TEL: 800-433-5346 CB2 5LT United Kingdom
FAX: 866-249-9105 TEL: +44 (0) 1223 728888
FAX: +44 (0) 1223 728890

11190 Sunrise Valley Drive, Suite 140 c/o Sagem Australasia P/L
Reston, VA 20191 USA Unit 1, 7 - 9 Orion Rd.
TEL: 202-637-4000 Lane Cove
FAX: 202-637-4232 N.S.W. 2066
Australia
TEL: +61 2 9424 3500
FAX: +61 2 9424 3540

Warranty Information
For information on your Warranty, refer to your Terms and Conditions.

Consumables
Consumables can be ordered from Morpho Detection, Inc. Use only Morpho Detection-approved products in
the MobileTrace® device. Morpho Detection, Inc. shall not be liable for damage to or malfunction of the device
that it deems was caused by the use of unauthorized materials.
Some consumables have a limited shelf life. For assistance in ordering consumables to ensure that materials are
within their acceptable shelf life, contact Morpho Detection Customer Service.

A B
access levels battery
default ................................................................................................ 68 charger LEDs..................................................................................... 22
action charging ............................................................................................. 20
advanced menu .................................................................................. 77 compartment ........................................................................................ 6
change mode ...................................................................................... 96 disposal ................................................................................................ 6
exit itms .............................................................................................. 95 handling ............................................................................................... 6
manual calibrate ................................................................................ 95 notes ................................................................................................. 151
advanced menu operation.......................................................................................... 128
adjust date & time.............................................................................. 78 recalibration .................................................................................... 151
storage ................................................................................................. 6
calibrate flows.................................................................................... 78
calibrate temperatures ....................................................................... 78 battery charging light ............................................................................... 8
calibrate touch screen........................................................................ 78 battery compartment................................................................................. 8
command prompt ............................................................................... 78 BHT calibration tube .............................................................................. 20
copy alarm files to external media..................................................... 78 burn in membrane................................................................................... 95
delete alarm files................................................................................ 79
import user database ......................................................................... 79
C
open alarms folder ............................................................................. 79
PIC diagnostics.................................................................................. 79 calibrating
reset alarm count ............................................................................... 79
device ................................................................................................. 28
restore default config ......................................................................... 79
flows ................................................................................................... 81
restore default users........................................................................... 79
temperatures ...................................................................................... 83
set default cal factors ......................................................................... 79
touch screen ....................................................................................... 82
set privileges ...................................................................................... 79
calibration
show network name and IP ................................................................ 79
particle
startup options ................................................................................... 79
auto................................................................................................ 29
system burn ........................................................................................ 79
manual..................................................................................... 34, 39
upgrade software ............................................................................... 79
vapor .................................................................................................. 40
user defined warnings ........................................................................ 80
auto................................................................................................ 40
air filter
manual..................................................................................... 45, 51
clean and replace............................................................................. 141
calibration warning............................................................................... 125
alarm
change language ..................................................................................... 98
alarm sequence ................................................................................ 114
cleaning
clearing ............................................................................................ 115
touch screen ..................................................................................... 133
NITRATES/HMTD or NITRO .......................................................... 116
no alarm sequence ........................................................................... 114 consumables
alarm files ordering ........................................................................................... 179
copying............................................................................................... 84 conventions............................................................................................xiii
as-needed maintenance......................................................................... 149 copying files
calibrate touch screen...................................................................... 149 to a network drive .............................................................................. 60
fuse replacement .............................................................................. 149 to USB ................................................................................................ 58
main battery calibration .................................................................. 150 customer
service .............................................................................................. 178

D
daily maintenance................................................................................. 132
date & time
adjusting............................................................................................. 80
dated consumables kit ............................................................................ 18
DC IN connector ...................................................................................... 8

default device
user access levels ............................................................................... 68 components .......................................................................................... 4
default calibration factors connecting components...................................................................... 22
setting................................................................................................. 88 default substance list.......................................................................... 10
desktop application logging off .......................................................................................... 25
logging on .......................................................................................... 23
action ............................................................................................... 160
overview ............................................................................................... 2
advanced menu ............................................................................ 160
cancel........................................................................................... 160 power requirements ........................................................................... 10
powering down................................................................................... 25
change language.......................................................................... 160
powering up ....................................................................................... 22
change mode................................................................................ 160
exit/standby.................................................................................. 160 shipping.............................................................................................. 26
specifications ....................................................................................... 8
help .............................................................................................. 160
storing ................................................................................................ 25
logoff............................................................................................ 160
print ............................................................................................. 160 weight and dimensions......................................................................... 9
alarm files dialogs
copying from device..................................................................... 164 calibration warning ......................................................................... 125
deleting from device .................................................................... 165 detector flow warning ...................................................................... 124
connecting to device......................................................................... 154 heater warning................................................................................. 126
copying files from the device ........................................................... 164 display options........................................................................................ 61
default user privilege access............................................................ 158 audible alarm..................................................................................... 62
deleting alarm files from device....................................................... 165 auto logon as operator....................................................................... 62
display options auto save ............................................................................................ 62
display alarm str. in s scan.......................................................... 157 display alarm str. in s scan ................................................................ 61
full screen view in s scan............................................................. 157 full screen view in s scan ................................................................... 61
report level .................................................................................. 157 report level......................................................................................... 61
show substance code ................................................................... 157 screen saver time ............................................................................... 62
substances.................................................................................... 157 set default........................................................................................... 62
x axis display units ...................................................................... 157 show substance code.......................................................................... 61
y axis scaling ............................................................................... 157 substances .......................................................................................... 61
edit warn/require calibration.................................................................... 62
options ......................................................................................... 156 x axis display units............................................................................. 62
file y axis log scale................................................................................... 62
recall............................................................................................ 155 documentation
history file related .................................................................................................. 3
printing ........................................................................................ 163 terminology .......................................................................................xiii
printing statistics ......................................................................... 164 dopant ....................................................................................................... 9
viewing details............................................................................. 163
chamber ............................................................................................... 7
main screen ...................................................................................... 154 checking levels ................................................................................. 142
menu functions ................................................................................. 155
shelf life.............................................................................................. 20
overview ........................................................................................... 154
storage conditions.............................................................................. 20
upgrading device software............................................................... 166
dryer material
viewing history file........................................................................... 161
replace ............................................................................................. 139
desorber
dryer tube.................................................................................................. 7
cleaning............................................................................................ 137
dual peak calibrate............................................................................ 34, 45
desorber cover ..................................................................................... 5
removing .......................................................................................... 110
detector flow warning........................................................................... 124 E
edit
configuration...................................................................................... 62
options................................................................................................ 61
users ................................................................................................... 67
elastomeric membrane
replace ............................................................................................. 144

explosives mode ..................................................................................... 28 membrane

inspect .............................................................................................. 135
F menu
advanced menu .................................................................................. 77
fan burn in membrane........................................................................ 77, 95
rear....................................................................................................... 8 cancel ......................................................................................... 77, 100
file change language .......................................................................... 77, 98
recall .................................................................................................. 55 change mode ................................................................................ 77, 96
save .................................................................................................... 57 config notes ........................................................................................ 72
configuration................................................................................ 60, 62
filter pump and cover ............................................................................... 6
edit selections..................................................................................... 60
flows
exit itms .............................................................................................. 95
calibrating.......................................................................................... 81
exit/standby ........................................................................................ 77
fuse file selections...................................................................................... 55
DC ........................................................................................................ 8 help............................................................................................... 77, 99
fuses history ................................................................................................ 72
replacing .......................................................................................... 149 items ................................................................................................... 55
live mode ...................................................................................... 77, 99
H logoff ............................................................................................ 77, 99
manual calibrate .......................................................................... 77, 95
hardware requirements ............................................................................. 3 options.......................................................................................... 60, 61
hardware reset........................................................................................... 8 print...................................................................................... 77, 97, 161
recall .................................................................................................. 55
hibernate ................................................................................................. 96
save .............................................................................................. 55, 57
history file............................................................................................... 72
status ............................................................................................ 72, 76
add maintenance log .......................................................................... 73
substances .................................................................................... 60, 62
deleting history .................................................................................. 75
users ............................................................................................. 60, 67
exporting history ................................................................................ 74
verify ............................................................................................ 77, 99
view maintenance log......................................................................... 74
mode
explosives ........................................................................................... 96
I narcotics............................................................................................. 97
vapor .................................................................................................. 97
intensity map view................................................................................ 121
monthly maintenance ........................................................................... 144
Ion Mobility Spectrometry ....................................................................... 2
calibration........................................................................................ 146
Morpho Detection
L offices ............................................................................................... 178

logoff ...................................................................................................... 25
N
M narcotics mode........................................................................................ 28
navigation pad and control buttons .......................................................... 8
main battery
network/ethernet connection .................................................................... 8
calibration........................................................................................ 150
maintenance.......................................................................................... 132
as-needed ......................................................................................... 149
O
daily ................................................................................................. 132
operating modes ..................................................................................... 28
monthly............................................................................................. 144
weekly............................................................................................... 134
maintenance log P
adding ................................................................................................ 73
particle
viewing ............................................................................................... 74
auto calibration.................................................................................. 29
major components .................................................................................... 4
manual calibration....................................................................... 34, 39
particle mode .......................................................................................... 28
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User Manual

password screens
editing ................................................................................................ 67 backup battery in use warning......................................................... 127
PIC diagnostics battery operation warning ............................................................... 128
modifying ........................................................................................... 86 calibration warning ......................................................................... 125
power detector flow warning ...................................................................... 124
low battery warning ......................................................................... 127
failure............................................................................................... 149
sample flow warning........................................................................ 125
requirements ...................................................................................... 10
stabilizing temperature .................................................................... 129
power button............................................................................................. 7
service
LED ...................................................................................................... 7
customer........................................................................................... 178
print
shift maintenance
print config......................................................................................... 97
print data............................................................................................ 97 clean desorber.................................................................................. 137
clean touch screen ........................................................................... 133
print data and config.......................................................................... 97
shipping
printing ................................................................................................... 97
damage............................................................................................... 18
processed 3D view................................................................................ 122
software
upgrading from desktop application.................................................. 94
R upgrading from USB.......................................................................... 90
software requirements .............................................................................. 3
rear panel .................................................................................................. 7
stabilizing temperature warning ........................................................... 129
replace
standby ................................................................................................... 96
fuses ................................................................................................. 149
stylus and stylus holder ............................................................................ 5
replace sample filter ............................................................................. 147
substance list
requirements
default ................................................................................................ 10
hardware .............................................................................................. 3
other ..................................................................................................... 3 substances
software................................................................................................ 3 adding ................................................................................................ 64
deleting............................................................................................... 67
modifying ........................................................................................... 66
S supplies
safety terms and symbols ......................................................................xiii check ................................................................................................ 133
sample symbols................................................................................................... xv
filter, replace.................................................................................... 147
sample flow warning ........................................................................ 125 T
sampling
baggage............................................................................................ 105 technical support .................................................................................. 178
containers......................................................................................... 105 temperature
electronics ........................................................................................ 105 calibrating.......................................................................................... 83
methods ............................................................................................ 103 stabilizing........................................................................................... 23
procedures ....................................................................................... 107 terminology ...........................................................................................xiii
surface.............................................................................................. 107 theory of operation ................................................................................. 14
by hand ........................................................................................ 107 touch screen.............................................................................................. 5
hand wand ................................................................................... 108 calibrate ........................................................................................... 149
vapor ................................................................................................ 110 calibrating.................................................................................. 82, 149
taking ........................................................................................... 113 cleaning............................................................................................ 133
vehicles............................................................................................. 106 trap
sampling matrix.................................................................................... 102 calibration........................................................................................ 104
insert cal trap..................................................................................... 30
sample .............................................................................................. 104
verification ....................................................................................... 104

U view
config notes ........................................................................................ 75
unpacking ............................................................................................... 18 history ................................................................................................ 72
upgrading intensity map .................................................................................... 121
software from desktop application............................................. 94, 166 processed 3D.................................................................................... 122
software from USB............................................................................. 90 status .................................................................................................. 76
USB port................................................................................................... 8 view mode
user intensity map .................................................................................... 121
adding ................................................................................................ 70 peaks ................................................................................................ 118
default access levels........................................................................... 68 plasmagram ..................................................................................... 118
default levels ...................................................................................... 68 select scan ........................................................................................ 120
deleting............................................................................................... 72 selecting ........................................................................................... 117
modifying ........................................................................................... 71 3D..................................................................................................... 122
privilege access.................................................................................. 68
privilege levels ................................................................................... 23 W
user database
importing............................................................................................ 84 warning dialogs
user defined warnings backup battery in use ....................................................................... 127
exporting ............................................................................................ 88 battery operation.............................................................................. 128
importing............................................................................................ 88 calibration........................................................................................ 125
modifying ........................................................................................... 87 detector flow .................................................................................... 124
low battery ....................................................................................... 127
sample flow ...................................................................................... 125
V stabilizing temperature .................................................................... 129
warnings
vapor
backup battery in use ....................................................................... 127
auto calibration.................................................................................. 40
battery operation.............................................................................. 128
manual calibration....................................................................... 45, 51
calibration........................................................................................ 125
vapor mode ............................................................................................. 28
detector flow .................................................................................... 124
BHT calibration tube ......................................................................... 20 heater ............................................................................................... 126
vapor plate low battery ....................................................................................... 127
cleaning............................................................................................ 137 sample flow ...................................................................................... 125
removing .......................................................................................... 110 stabilizing temperature .................................................................... 129
verify warnings and cautions ........................................................................... xiv
particle ............................................................................................... 33 weekly maintenance ............................................................................. 134
vapor .................................................................................................. 42 calibration........................................................................................ 143
check dopant levels .......................................................................... 142
replace dryer material ..................................................................... 139

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