FAQ

Can the Seeker XDU detect Chlorate based compounds such as Sodium Chlorate and Potassium Chlorate?

YES.  The Seeker XDU now has a complete library including all 5 groups of explosive compounds. (Nitroaromatics, Nitramines and Nitrate Esthers, Inorganic Nitrates, Chlorates, Peroxides)

 

Can the Seeker XDU detect Peroxide based compounds such as TATP and HMTD?

YES. The Seeker XDU detects peroxide based explosives including TATP and HMTD.

 

Can the Seeker XDU detect a all listed explosives in one simple test?

YES. The full library of explosives can be tested in one simple test.  There is no need for multiple test like other colorimetric kits.

 

Can the Seeker XDU detect explosive similar to those used by Timothy McVeigh in the Oklahoma City bombings in 1995?

YES.  The bomb used in the Oklahoma City bombing was made of several components.  5400 lbs of Ammonium Nitrate fertilizer made up the bulk of the bomb.  The Seeker XDU can detect trace levels of both ammonium nitrate and urea nitrate.

 

Could the Seeker XDU have helped identify the suspicious packages in question that were recently shipped from Yemen?

YES. The swipe cards can be used to detect explosives in packages by swiping the handles, zippers and taped area's for trace explosive detection.

 

Would the Seeker XDU have been able to detect PETN which was used in the packages coming out of Yemen as well as the Christmas 2009 underwear bomber?

YES. The Seeker XDU does detect PETN and it is listed as a Group 2 Explosive.

 

Is the Seeker XDU susceptible to environmental background conditions such as temperature and humidity?

NO.  The Seeker XDU is environmentally agnostic and operates under the harshest of environments.

 

Does the Seeker XDU detect both bulk and trace levels of explosives?

Yes, the Seeker XDU detects bulk as well as down to 50 nanograms of trace level explosives.

 

Where is the Seeker XDU manufactured?

The Seeker XDU is manufactured in the US.

 

Is the Seeker XDU portable enough to carry around airport hangers and warehouses?

Yes. The Seeker XDU is a compact, lightweight, highly portable device that weighs roughly 1lb.

 

What calibration steps are required for use of this device?

The Seeker XDU automatically self-calibrates prior to each test in seconds.

 

What is the bake-out time required after a positive test occurs?

There is NO bake-out time required after a positive test occurs with the Seeker XDU it is ready for the next test immediately.

 

How many tests can be performed with one battery charge?

Over 100 tests have been performed consistently on one full battery charge.