ASAP II FOR POSTAL PROCESSING APPLICATIONS

Biological detection: The biothreat component of the system can be set up to detect and identify up to four bioagents. Periodically, or on demand, a concentrated wet biosample is transferred to the bio-identification system. In fifteen minutes ASAP II will identify the presence of any of the pre-selected agents, and automatically notify the operator if the mail is clear or if a pathogen has been detected.

Chemical, explosive particle, drugs of abuse, radiation: The CRNE components of the system will detect, identify and report in seconds. Expandable default libraries screen for dozens of chemical warfare agents, toxic industrial chemicals, and drugs of abuse. Radiation is detected and reported in less than one second.

Worker safety: The ASAP II system is typically housed in a negative pressure room equipped with a down draft table. An air sampling module in the system continuously samples air drawn into the downdraft table while mail is being jogged or opened over the table’s perforated top surface, providing appropriate samples to the biological identification components, while ensuring that any potential toxins are immediately drawn away from workers.

Fast, real-time processing: The ASAP II system can process thousands of pieces of mail per hour. Sampling operates continuously until processing of a batch of mail is complete, whether it is a few or several hours.

Low consumables cost: The cost of consumables in the ASAP II system is kept to a minimum by using disposable/reusable bioassay coupons that can be reused many times over a 48-hour period.

Minimal staff training: ASAP II is designed to be operated by general mailroom personnel and is fully automated, requiring little operator assistance.

Control software: Our proprietary ASAP II control software monitors all subsystems and allows the user to adjust parameters as necessary. Easy to install and use.