• Detection Technology: Many use Ion Mobility Spectrometry (IMS) or other trace‑particle/vapor detection. Example: IONSCAN‑600 uses non‑radioactive IMS.

  • Detection Speed: Rapid analysis of samples is critical. For example, IONSCAN‑600: results in less than 8 seconds.

  • sampling, air inlet sampling, wand sampling for surfaces and items. (See NUCTECH TR1000)

  • Portability / Form Factor: Options range from handheld units, portable desktop, to fixed installations. For example hand‑held mobile trace units versus desktop for checkpoints.

  • Consumables & Maintenance: Costs of swabs, calibration requirements, service intervals matter. Many modern units reduce dependency on radioactive sources.

  • Library of Substances: Narcotics trace detectors will list supported narcotics (cocaine, heroin, fentanyl, amphetamines, etc) and often explosives too if dual‑use. (See IONSCAN‑600 list: includes fentanyls, opioids, synthetic cannabinoids)

  • User Interface & Reporting: Colour touchscreen, fast go/no‑go alerts, ability to log results, networked data export. (See H150E Handheld specs)

  • Operational Environment: Temperature/humidity limits, ruggedness, battery life (for portable models). Example: IONSCAN‑600 operating from ­10‑50°C.

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