Rigaku describes the Icon-X™ as a fourth generation 1064 nm Raman tool for safety and security work: a handheld analyzer that quickly identifies chemical warfare agents, explosives, narcotics, and toxic industrial chemicals in the field. With a more ergonomic form factor, it joins Rigaku’s 1064 nm CQL fleet with improvements in all areas.
On the battlefield, at a hazardous materials incident, or securing national borders, military personnel, first responders, and border protection teams need instant, reliable chemical identification. Rigaku built the Icon-X to deliver actionable results in the field with the precision and durability demanded by those on the front lines.
Rigaku is known for using 1064 nm Raman laser excitation to reduce fluorescence interference, which Rigaku calls a common issue when scanning colored or dirty substances with older generation Raman devices. As with previous Rigaku platforms, Rigaku says Icon-X users can expect a result every scan.
Rigaku's white paper notes that security and military users frequently encounter strongly fluorescing materials, and that 1064 nm Raman systems can identify these materials directly, without the need for sample pretreatment, dilution, or destructive testing.
Rigaku says Icon-X users have the unique ability to scan samples from a distance or scan with contact, for more versatility in stressful environments. Here is how each approach maps to the accessories Rigaku lists, and which ones come in the box.
Both are included with the analyzer.
Optional accessory, not included with the analyzer.
Optional accessory, not included with the analyzer.
What ships with the Icon-X: the vial holder and universal adapter are included; the Ballprobe and Standoff are optional.
Rigaku says that while the Icon-X is its fourth generation of 1064 nm Raman analyzers, it is the first in that line to provide standoff chemical analysis, so potentially dangerous substances can be scanned from a safe distance using the optional standoff accessory.
According to Rigaku, this matters for military, first responders, EOD, and border protection teams who could be exposed to explosive and chemical threats:
Rigaku adds that standoff reduces the need for time-consuming sample collection, while allowing responders to assess hazards without disrupting the scene.
Rigaku lists improvements across the platform: a more ergonomic form factor, an illuminated keypad and a larger, more responsive touchscreen for harsh environments, a higher operational temperature threshold, and a more ruggedized build rated MIL 810H and IP-68 for harsh environments and decon.
Higher operational temperature threshold.
For use in harsh environments and decon purposes.
7.2 V Li-ion, 3350mAh.
Touchscreen or button operational via illuminated keypad.
With LED flash, to produce images that are more clear.
No user calibration required.
A 13,250+ item on-board library, room for your own materials, and a data trail that runs from the on-board camera and optional GPS to export and fleet management.
Add materials to the user library (up to 8 user library categories) and create custom applications.
Read the result on the 5” touchscreen; the on-board 13MP camera with LED flash captures images alongside it.
Optional GPS to mark critical scan data for fleet management and sensitive site exploitation.
Connect to a desktop or mobile device via WebUI: Waterproof USB-Type C / Wi-Fi / Peer-to-Peer. Formats: .spc, .rrb, .pdf, .txt.
CommandSuite Fleet Management, plus 24/7/365 Reachback Support included under active support.
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Size | 220 mm x 108 mm x 42 mm (8.7 in x 4.25 in x 1.65 in) without boot |
| Weight | 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs) |
| Display | Capacitive 5” touchscreen LCD |
| Input method | Touchscreen or button operational via illuminated keypad |
| Camera | On-board 13MP camera with LED flash |
| Environment & power | |
| Operating temperature | -20⁰C to 50⁰C |
| Environmental ruggedness | IP-68 & MIL810H |
| Battery type | 7.2 V Li-ion, 3350mAh (hot-swappable) |
| Operation | >4 hrs |
| Spectrometer | |
|---|---|
| Laser wavelength / max power | 1064 nm / 490mW |
| Spectral resolution | ~6-13 cm-1 |
| Spectral range | 200-2450 Raman Shift/cm-1 |
| Spectrometer type | Transmissive Volume Phase Grating |
| Detector | TE Cooled InGaAs - 512 pixel |
| Laser control | |
| Adjustable laser power (manual mode) | 5-100% |
| Adjustable exposure time (manual mode) | 200-7000 ms |
| Laser features | Laser arm code, Laser arm / disarm keypad button, Scan delay, and Scan timeout |
| On-board self test | Polystyrene / no user calibration required |
| Identification | |
|---|---|
| Scan modes | Identification, ThreatAlert™, ChemGuard™ |
| Auto collection mode | Included |
| Spectral library size | 13,250+ items |
| Included libraries | Biomolecule (including Amino Acids), Cutting Agent, CWA, CWA Precursor, Explosive, Explosives Precursor, General Chemical, General Precursor, Household Chemical, Industrial Chemical 1-4, Narcotic, Narcotic Precursor, Pesticide, Pharmaceutical, Polymer, Solvent, Steroid, TIC/TIM |
| User library | Ability to add materials to user library (up to 8 user library categories) |
| Other features |
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| Data & connectivity | |
| Connectivity (via WebUI) | Waterproof USB-Type C / Wi-Fi / Peer-to-Peer |
| Data output formats | .spc, .rrb, .pdf, .txt |
| Fleet management | CommandSuite Fleet Management |
| GPS | Optional |
| Manufacturer support | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer warranty | 36 months |
| 24/7/365 Reachback Support | Included under active support |
| Software and library updates | Included under active support |
| Accessories | |
| Included | Vial holder, Universal adapter |
| Optional | Ballprobe, Standoff |
| Export & origin | |
| Export | Icon-X is not ITAR-restricted, though a U.S. Department of Commerce export license may be required for some countries. |
| Origin | All products manufactured by Rigaku Analytical Devices are made in the USA. |
Rigaku documents and how FarrWest supports the equipment we deliver.
Fourth generation 1064 nm handheld Raman.
White paperRigaku, “Advantages of 1064 nm Raman Excitation Compared to 785 nm Raman for Military and Safety/Security Applications”.
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