Thermo Scientific FirstDefender RM / RMX Handheld Raman Chemical Identifier
Rugged handheld Raman analyzer that identifies unknown solids and liquids in seconds, scanning right through sealed glass or plastic containers. RMX adds a fixed probe, vial mode and robot mounting.
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Overview
The FirstDefender is a handheld Raman spectrometer built for hazmat teams, bomb squads, law enforcement and military units who need to know what an unknown solid or liquid is before they act. Point the instrument at a sample, including one still sealed inside a translucent glass or plastic container, and it returns a color-coded identification in seconds without consuming or contaminating the sample.
The onboard library covers explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents, narcotics, precursors and white powders. Automatic mixture analysis can pick out up to four components in a single sample, and integrated NIOSH and CAMEO hazard data puts response guidance on screen at the scene. Large buttons and a large display are designed for operators in gloves and full protective gear, and the menu-driven interface keeps training time short.
Two models are available. The FirstDefender RM is the compact point-and-shoot unit with an integrated vial holder. The FirstDefender RMX adds a fixed probe, a dedicated vial mode and a remote mode that lets the analyzer be mounted on select tactical robots through a robot manufacturer's integration kit, keeping the operator out of the hazard zone. Both are tested to MIL-STD-810G and IP67 and need no scheduled maintenance or calibration.
- Raman identification of unknown solids and liquids in seconds
- Scans through sealed translucent glass and plastic containers to limit operator exposure
- Library of explosives, TICs, CWAs, narcotics, precursors and white powders
- Automatic mixture analysis identifies up to 4 components in one sample
- Color-coded results with onboard NIOSH and CAMEO hazard information
- Non-destructive: the sample stays intact for evidence or confirmatory testing
- MIL-STD-810G and IP67 tested; submersible to 1 m
- Runs on a removable rechargeable lithium-ion battery, 123A batteries or wall power
- No scheduled maintenance or calibration
- RMX: handheld fixed-probe, vial mode or robot-mounted remote operation
- 24/7 technical and reachback support for every unit
Specifications
| Performance | |
| Spectral range (RM) | 250 to 2875 cm-1 |
| Spectral resolution | 7 to 10.5 cm-1 (FWHM) across range |
| Power | |
| Laser output power | Adjustable: 75 mW, 125 mW, 250 mW |
| Battery | Removable rechargeable lithium-ion or 123A batteries; more than 4 h of operation |
| External power | DC wall adapter, 5 VDC, 3 A, 18 W max |
| Physical | |
| Weight | RM: 1.8 lb (800 g); RMX: 2.0 lb (919 g) |
| Dimensions | RM: 7.6 x 4.2 x 1.75 in (19.3 x 10.7 x 4.4 cm); RMX: 7.7 x 4.5 x 2.4 in (19.6 x 11.4 x 6.1 cm) |
| Other | |
| Specification | Value |
| Technology | Handheld Raman spectroscopy |
| Use modes | RM: point-and-shoot through translucent containers, integrated vial holder; RMX: handheld with fixed probe, vial mode or robot-mounted |
| Working distance | Approx. 16 mm without nose cone; approx. 5 mm with nose cone |
| Exposure | Manual or automatic (5 ms minimum) |
| Scan delay | Optional, user-configurable up to 120 s |
| Mixture analysis | Up to 4 components |
| Libraries | Explosives, TICs, CWAs, narcotics, precursors, white powders and more |
| Operating temperature | -4 to 122 °F (-20 to +50 °C), continuous |
| Ruggedness | MIL-STD-810G; IP67 (dust and water to 1 m) |
| Compatible with | Select tactical robots via the robot manufacturer's integration kit (RMX only) |
| Included | FirstDefender RM or RMX analyzer with gray silicone boot, English interface; 1-year manufacturer warranty and 1-year software and library support; On-site operator training within the continental US: one 4-hour course for up to 12 students, to be scheduled within 9 months of purchase |
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