RigakuCQL Max-ID
Maximum chemical threat analysis, in the palm of your hand.
Advanced chemical analysis using 1064 nm Raman laser excitation to reduce fluorescence interference, in a tactical form factor. An on-board library of over 13,000 items lets first responders, border security and the military identify narcotics, explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, chemical warfare agents and more.
Pick the question, then scan
Rigaku built the CQL Max-ID so the operator selects the analysis mode, giving situational analysis based on the user's needs. Three scan modes are standard. Trace-level detection is a separate, optional add-on: QuickDetect™.
Identification
Identification of an unknown substance.
The CQL portfolio is built for rapid identification of unknown powders, liquids, gels, and mixtures, with automatic mixture analysis of up to 5 components.
ThreatAlert™
Priority listing of a substance.
Utilization of ThreatAlert hazard targeting, one of the situational analysis modes the operator can select.
ChemGuard™
The third standard scan mode.
The CQL Narc-ID runs this mode on its own, listed there as "ChemGuard™ (screener)". The Max-ID carries it alongside Identification and ThreatAlert™.
OptionalQuickDetect™
Detection of an unknown substance, with the optional QuickDetect Mode.
Automated colorimetrics for non-visible detection. QuickDetect™ is what lets the Max-ID identify bulk and trace levels of substances.
Users can expect a result every scan, in just minutes.
Laser Passcode, Scan Delay Timer, and Scan Timeout.
Adjustable nose cone (0mm -5.5mm) for different thickness and types of packaging.
The full CQL library
Of the CQL Gen-ID, Max-ID and Narc-ID, the Max-ID carries the largest library: a standard library of over 13,000 Raman-active chemicals, with the ability to add and transfer entries.
- Up to 8 user library categories. Add your own materials to the user library and create custom applications.
- Configurable library management system. A standard feature.
- Integrated fleet management capability. CommandSuite™ Fleet Management is included on units #1 - #2.
- Software and library updates are included under active support.
Threat agents
- CWA
- Explosive
- Narcotic
- TIC/TIM
Precursors
- CWA Precursor
- Explosives Precursor
- Narcotic Precursor
- General Precursor
4C™ Technology precursor monitoring automatically alerts the operator of potential danger when individual chemicals scanned could be combined.
Everyday & industrial chemistry
The library also covers cutting agents, hazardous household chemicals, pesticides, pharmaceuticals, steroids, solvents and polymers among the library's categories.
- Biomolecule
- Cutting Agent
- General Chemical
- Household Chemical
- Industrial Chemical 1-4
- Pesticide
- Pharmaceutical
- Polymer
- Solvent
- Steroid
Everything on the instrument
Key features of the CQL Max-ID.
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Adjustable nose cone
Allows for scanning through different thickness and types of packaging.
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Automatic mixture analysis
Automatic mixture analysis of up to 5 components.
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LED flashlight
Built-in LED flashlight.
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On-board camera
For photo capture, colorimetrics analysis, or barcode scanning. On-board 5MP camera with LED flash.
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4C™ precursor monitoring
Automatically alerts the operator of potential danger when individual chemicals scanned could be combined.
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QuickDetect™ Optional
Automated colorimetrics for non-visible detection.
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PDF reports
Create PDF reports. Data output formats:
.spc, .rrb, .pdf, .txt. - 08
Connectivity
Waterproof USB-Type C / Wi-Fi / Peer-to-Peer, to a desktop or mobile device.
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Two power options
Default 7.2 V Li-ion, 3400mAH, >5 hours. Optional: CR123a (qty: 6) disposable batteries.
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Pictorial evidence
Add pictorial evidence using the on-board camera for traceability.
Colored, dirty, mixed: still a result
1064 nm excitation reduces the fluorescence interference that is common to older generation Raman devices when scanning dirty or mixed substances, and lets the Max-ID identify colored substances or scan through colored packaging.
Mixture
Narcotic
Explosive
Cutting agentThousands of units, one lineage
With thousands of units in use in high stress environments by first responders, border protection, law enforcement, and the military, Rigaku positions the CQL Max-ID as the tool of choice among safety and security agencies worldwide.
- Step 01ResQThe original
- Step 02ResQ CQLNext generation
- Step 03 · This pageCQL Max-IDNew generation
The evolution of handheld 1064 nm Raman technology. The CQL Max-ID is based on Rigaku's award-winning ResQ and subsequent CQL platforms, which have been evaluated and approved by the U.S. DoD JPEO DR SKO Modernization program, a program that deploys kits of technology to Department of Defense locations around the world for characterization of suspected CBRN hazards.
Hazmat / First Responders
Identify the widest range of substances faster.
Law Enforcement
Detect deadly narcotics safer.
Military / EOD
Defend against terrorist use of explosives / chemicals.
Border Patrol
Protect from illegal trafficking.
Transportation Security
Secure transit centers and hubs.
Events / Building Security
Screen participants and packages.
Three CQL models, one chassis
These three CQL-series handhelds share the same body. What changes is the laser power, the library and the scan modes.
Swipe the table sideways to compare
| Rigaku CQL series | General threatsCQL Gen-IDOptimum in-field analysis of general chemical threats.View Gen-ID | Full libraryCQL Max-IDMaximum chemical threat analysis, in the palm of your hand.You are here | NarcoticsCQL Narc-IDConfident presumptive identification for the field testing of controlled substances.View Narc-ID |
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| Laser | 1064 nm / 490mW | 1064 nm / 490mW | 1064 nm / 350mW |
| Library size | 5100+ items | 13,250+ items | 1200+ items |
| Scan modes | Identification, ThreatAlert™ | Identification, ThreatAlert™, ChemGuard™ | ChemGuard™ (screener) |
| CWA & TIC libraries | Not included | CWA, CWA Precursor, TIC/TIM | Not included |
| Included libraries | Biomolecule (amino acids), Cutting Agent, Explosive, Explosive Precursor, General Chemical, General Precursor, Household Chemical, Industrial Chemical 1, Narcotic, Narcotic Precursor, Pharmaceutical, Polymer, Solvent, Steroid | Biomolecule, 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 | Cutting Agent, Narcotic, Narcotic Precursor, Pharmaceutical, Solvent, Steroid |
| User library | Up to 4 user library categories | Up to 8 user library categories | Ability to add materials to user library |
| QuickDetect™ trace colorimetric | Optional (Narcotics & Explosives) | Optional (Narcotics & Explosives) | Optional - Narcotics Only |
| Adjustable nose cone | Standard (0mm -5.5mm) | Standard (0mm -5.5mm) | Optional |
| Battery | Default: 7.2 V Li-ion, 3400mAH, >5 hours / Optional: CR123a (qty: 6) | Default: 7.2 V Li-ion, 3400mAH, >5 hours / Optional: CR123a (qty: 6) | 7.2 V Li-ion, 3400mAH, >5 hours |
18.5 cm x 15 cm x 7.9 cm (7.28 in x 5.9 in x 3.11 in), 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs), TE Cooled InGaAs - 512 pixel detector, 200-2500 cm-1 spectral range, IP-68 & MIL810G, Waterproof USB-Type C / Wi-Fi / Peer-to-Peer, on-board 5MP camera with LED flash, 4C precursor monitoring and CommandSuite™ fleet management compatibility.
CQL Max-ID, in full
| Laser | |
|---|---|
| Laser wavelength / max power | 1064 nm / 490mW |
| Auto collection mode | Included |
| Adjustable exposure time (manual mode) | 200-7000 ms |
| Laser safety features | Laser Passcode, Scan Delay Timer, and Scan Timeout |
| Spectrometer | |
| Spectral resolution | ~6-13 cm-1 |
| Spectral range | 200-2500 cm-1 |
| Spectrometer type | Transmissive Volume Phase Grating |
| Detector | TE Cooled InGaAs - 512 pixel |
| Self test reference standard (default) | Polystyrene (Optional to scan: Acetaminophen & Cyclohexane) |
| Analysis | |
|---|---|
| Scan modes | Identification, ThreatAlert™, ChemGuard™ |
| Mixture analysis | Automatic mixture analysis of up to 5 components |
| 4C precursor monitoring | Included |
| QuickDetect™ trace colorimetric detection | Optional (Narcotics & Explosives) |
| Library | |
| Spectral library size | 13,250+ items |
| Included libraries | Biomolecule, 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 |
| Ability to add materials to user library | Standard (Up to 8 user library categories) |
| Create custom applications | Included |
| Software & data | |
| CommandSuite fleet management | Included on units #1 - #2. Available for purchase for greater quantities. |
| User login privileges | Included |
| Data output formats | .spc, .rrb, .pdf, .txt |
| Physical | |
|---|---|
| Size | 18.5 cm x 15 cm x 7.9 cm (7.28 in x 5.9 in x 3.11 in) |
| Weight | 1.7 kg (3.7 lbs) |
| Operating temperature | -20⁰C to 50⁰C Intermittent, +40⁰C Continuous |
| Environmental ruggedness | IP-68 & MIL810G |
| Touchscreen | Included |
| Adjustable nose cone | Standard (0mm -5.5mm) |
| Camera | On-board 5MP camera with LED flash |
| Power & connectivity | |
| Battery type | Default: 7.2 V Li-ion, 3400mAH, >5 hours Optional: CR123a (qty: 6) |
| Connectivity to desktop or mobile device | Waterproof USB-Type C / Wi-Fi / Peer-to-Peer |
| Manufacturer support | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer warranty | 36 months |
| 24/7/365 Reachback support | Included under active support |
| Software and library updates | Included under active support |
| Export & origin | |
| Export | CQL Max-ID 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. |
| Safety | |
| Laser class | Class 3B laser product. Wavelength: 1064 nm. Output Power: < 490 mW max |
Downloads & support
CQL Max-ID datasheet
Key features and the full specification table.
Behind every unit
Rigaku support for the CQL Max-ID includes:
- Comprehensive training options
- Access to 24/7 Reachback support
- Spectral library updates
- Software upgrades
- 36-month manufacturer's warranty with additional coverage options
Repair Depot
OEM-certified service and support on every product we deliver. When a repair or calibration falls outside our in-house scope, we coordinate directly with the third-party manufacturer and manage the logistics end to end.
CQL Max-ID questions
Can the CQL Max-ID detect trace amounts?
How large is the library, and can we add to it?
Will it scan through packaging or colored samples?
How is the Max-ID different from the Gen-ID and Narc-ID?
How does it relate to the ResQ and ResQ CQL?
Is fleet management software included?
Are there export restrictions?
Does Rigaku offer sampling adapters?
Equip your team with the full CQL library
Tell us how many units you need and what your team needs to identify. We'll come back with a quote and answer your questions about the Max-ID, Gen-ID and Narc-ID.