Rigaku CQL Narc-ID
Confident presumptive identification for the field testing of controlled substances
A handheld 1064 nm Raman analyzer built specifically for narcotics. It provides screening for narcotics, illicit drugs, cutting agents, or precursor chemicals in a simple, easy-to-use form factor, scanning colored, mixed or dirty substances even through colored packaging, so the operator stays clear of exposure.
Read the substance through the packaging
Rigaku designed the CQL Narc-ID specifically for presumptive analysis of narcotics. It can nondestructively identify unknown solids, liquids, powders, pastes, or gels through translucent packaging, which keeps the user safe from exposure to a harmful chemical such as fentanyl.
The 1064 nm laser excitation reduces fluorescence interference, a common issue for older generation Raman devices when scanning dirty or mixed substances.
- Solids
- Liquids
- Powders
- Pastes
- Gels
Counter-narcotics agencies, law enforcement, crime laboratories, prison facilities, customs agencies, or public safety efforts.
From packaged sample to PDF report
Rigaku built the CQL Narc-ID for routine drug field testing: a non-technical user gets a simple result, and the evidence trail is captured on the same handheld.
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Step 01
Log in
User login privileges control access, and the laser is protected by a passcode. Operate the streamlined GUI via button or touchscreen.
Laser Passcode · Touchscreen -
Step 02
Scan through the pack
Point the 1064 nm laser at the sample, through colored or translucent packaging where possible. Auto Mode adjusts laser power.
Auto Mode: 10, 25, 50, 75, 100% · Scan Delay Timer -
Step 03
Red / green result
ChemGuard alarm screening gives a simple “red / green” result of a potential harmful material in less than one minute.
Scan Mode: ChemGuard™ (screener) -
Step 04
Photograph it
Add pictorial evidence using the on-board camera for traceability.
On-board 5MP camera with LED flash -
Step 05
Report it
Transfer results via Wi-Fi to create a PDF report for evidentiary needs.
.spc, .rrb, .pdf, .txt
Trace and non-visible detection is not part of the standard Raman scan. Rigaku lists QuickDetect™ Trace Colorimetric Detection as an option for the CQL Narc-ID (“Optional - Narcotics Only”).
How it works
Four result types, one glance
Rigaku pairs specialized algorithms with an optimized result output, and reports four device result types for the operator to act on.
- Result type
Alarm
- Result type
Warning / Precursor
- Result type
Cutting Agent / Benign
- Result type
Container
Presumptive, not confirmatory. Rigaku describes the CQL Narc-ID as a presumptive identification and screening tool; results are a field screen of a potential harmful material.
A focused library, built for drug work
The CQL Narc-ID carries six included libraries centred on illicit drugs, the chemicals used to make them and the substances used to cut them.
“Users benefit from a smaller, focused, specialized library, specialized algorithms with an optimized result output, as well as the ability to easily create PDF reports for evidentiary needs.”Rigaku
- 01
Narcotic
- 02
Narcotic Precursor
- 03
Cutting Agent
- 04
Pharmaceutical
- 05
Solvent
- 06
Steroid
Make the library your own
- Configurable library management system
- Configurable Library Categorization
- Ability to Add Materials to User Library
- Create Custom Applications
- 4C Precursor Monitoring
- Presumptive Identification of Xylazine - an Emerging Threat in Street Drugs
- Identification of Fentanyl Precursors with Handheld 1064 nm Raman
- Narcotics Identification using Rigaku CQL Narc-ID Handheld Raman
- Novel Psychoactive Substances (NPS) Identification using Rigaku Raman
Two methods, one handheld
The standard CQL Narc-ID identifies substances with 1064 nm Raman. Detecting trace or non-visible amounts takes the optional QuickDetect™ colorimetric mode, which also supplies a second analysis method.
1064 nm Raman scan
Raman identification of the bulk sample, screened by ChemGuard for a red / green result. Rigaku notes that SWGDRUG recognizes Raman spectroscopy as a Category A technique, which provides the highest level of selectivity through structural information.
- Laser
- 1064 nm / 350mW
- Scan mode
- ChemGuard™ (screener)
- Raman, per SWGDRUG
- Category A technique
Trace colorimetric detection
With the addition of QuickDetect Mode, users gain automated colorimetrics for detecting non-visible substances. Rigaku lists it as an option, for narcotics only; it is not included in the standard configuration.
- Status
- Optional - Narcotics Only
- Detects
- Non-visible substances
- SWGDRUG
- Category C technique
Per Rigaku: “When a Category A technique is utilized, at least one other technique (from Category A, B or C) shall be used to support the identification.” QuickDetect provides the second, required analysis method.
SWGDRUG (the U.S. Scientific Working Group for the Analysis of Seized Drugs) recognizes Raman spectroscopy as a technique.
Certified rugged, fleet ready
Rigaku calls the CQL Narc-ID “certified rugged”, rated IP-68 & MIL810G. Below, how data leaves the instrument.
Sealed & tough
Environmental ruggedness rated to IP-68 and MIL810G, with a waterproof USB-Type C port.
Hot & cold
Rated for intermittent use from -20⁰C to 50⁰C and continuous use at +40⁰C.
5+ hour battery
A 7.2 V lithium-ion pack rated for more than five hours.
Connected
Connect to a desktop or mobile device by cable, Wi-Fi or peer-to-peer.
Fleet management
Compatible with Rigaku’s CommandSuite™ Fleet Management software.
Backed by Rigaku
A 24-month manufacturer warranty, with 24/7/365 reachback support included under active support.
Rigaku offers these accessories for the CQL Narc-ID, plus an optional adjustable nose cone (0mm -5.5mm).
Bottle Adapter
Forms to bottles of different sizes and shapes; snaps onto the nosecone.
Periscope Adapter
Lets the user adjust the laser focus to reach different sample heights.
Universal Adapter
Secures various sample types for easier analysis; snaps onto the nosecone.
Vial Holder
Adjusts the sample position to optimize laser focus for different sized vials.
Other CQL models
The CQL Narc-ID is the narcotics-focused model in Rigaku’s CQL line of handheld Raman analyzers. Compare it with the other CQL models we list.
CQL Narc-ID
Narcotics, precursors and cutting agents: a 1200+ item library and ChemGuard screening.
CQL Gen-ID
See the CQL Gen-ID product page for its libraries and specifications.
View CQL Gen-ID Rigaku CQLCQL Max-ID
See the CQL Max-ID product page for its libraries and specifications.
View CQL Max-IDCQL Narc-ID specifications
| 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) |
| Touchscreen | Yes |
| On-board camera | On-board 5MP camera with LED flash |
| Adjustable Nose Cone (0mm -5.5mm) | Optional |
| Power & environment | |
| Battery Type | 7.2 V Li-ion, 3400mAH, >5 hours |
| Operating Temperature | -20⁰C to 50⁰C Intermittent, +40⁰C Continuous |
| Environmental Ruggedness | IP-68 & MIL810G |
| Spectrometer | |
|---|---|
| Laser Wavelength/Max Power | 1064 nm / 350mW |
| Spectral Resolution | ~6-13 cm-1 |
| Spectral Range | 200-2500 cm-1 |
| Spectrometer Type | Transmissive Volume Phase Grating |
| Detector | TE Cooled InGaAs - 512 pixel |
| Laser control & safety | |
| Adjustable Laser Power (Auto Mode) | 10, 25, 50, 75, 100% |
| Auto Collection Mode | Yes |
| Laser Safety Features | Laser Passcode, Scan Delay Timer, and Scan Timeout |
| Self Test Reference Standard (default) | Yes (Polystyrene) |
| Scanning & results | |
|---|---|
| Scan Mode | ChemGuard™ (screener) |
| Device Result Types | Alarm, Warning/Precursor, Cutting Agent/Benign, Container |
| QuickDetect™ Trace Colorimetric Detection | Optional - Narcotics Only |
| Library | |
| Spectral Library Size | 1200+ items |
| Included Libraries | Cutting Agent, Narcotic, Narcotic Precursor, Pharmaceutical, Solvent, Steroid |
| Configurable Library Categorization | Yes |
| 4C Precursor Monitoring | Yes |
| Ability to Add Materials to User Library | Yes |
| Create Custom Applications | Yes |
| User Login Privileges | Yes |
| Connectivity & data | |
|---|---|
| Connectivity to Desktop or Mobile Device | Waterproof USB-Type C / Wi-Fi / Peer-to-Peer |
| Data Output Formats | .spc, .rrb, .pdf, .txt |
| CommandSuite Fleet Management | Included on units #1 - #2. Available for purchase for higher quantities |
| Warranty & support | |
|---|---|
| Manufacturer Warranty | 24 months |
| 24/7/365 Reachback Support | Included under active support |
| Compliance | |
| Export | CQL Narc-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. |
Downloads & service
CQL Narc-ID datasheet
Key features and full specifications.
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