FLIR Systems, Inc. (NASDAQ: FLIR) announces the release of the Griffin^TM 460 mobile GC/MS (gas chromatograph mass spectrometer) instrument.  This state-of-the-art instrument enables innovative multi-modal sample introduction for liquid, solid, and vapor samples while also providing continuous, direct air monitoring.  The Griffin 460 is the only mobile GC/MS to provide this range of sample introduction in a single system that also enables MS/MS. 

The Griffin 460 is ideal for field-based forensics and other mobile laboratory applications, as well as for integration into facility air handling systems.  During continuous monitoring applications, the Griffin 460 can be programmed to alert at the presence of selected chemicals in both indoor and outdoor environments for near real-time detection and identification of a chemical agent release.  The Griffin 460 simplifies sample handling through the use of unique, extremely light weight accessories such as a fully automated purge and trap accessory and the Griffin X-Sorber, the only handheld vapor sampler with thermal desorption capabilities. 

"The Griffin family of products have been in use with the U.S. military, DoD, DHS and other domestic and international agencies for explosives, narcotics and other chemical target detection and confirmation," said Bill Sundermeier, president of FLIR Detection & Protection.  "The release of the Griffin 460 takes this capability one step further, providing superior performance and continuing the tradition of taking best-in-class technology outside the lab and into the field, where it is needed most."

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