FirstDefender RM Mobile Raman Spectrometer
Identifies unknown chemicals within seconds
The FirstDefender RM is a handheld Raman spectrometer. In just a few seconds, it identifies liquid and solid hazardous substances as well as mixtures of substances. The identification of chemicals is contactless and non-destructive, even through transparent glass or plastic containers. This enables emergency services to react quickly and correctly. The integrated DecisionEngine software provides clear and unambiguous results that do not need to be interpreted by the user. This reduces the need for on-site scientific personnel.
Large chemical database
The integrated chemical database contains over 11,000 substances, including explosives, TICs/TIMs, chemical warfare agents, narcotics, "white powders", precursor substances, etc. Additional hazardous material and safety information is provided for each substance.
Automatic mixture analysis greatly expands identification capabilities without the need to subtract spectra. The intuitive, menu-driven user interface enables best results after minimal training. The instrument is suitable for operation while wearing a protective suit. It operates continuously for 4 h with a replaceable lithium-ion battery.
Advantages
- Non-destructive analysis & non-contact measurement.
- Integrated cuvette holder – allows measurement in sample tube.
- Lightweight – weighs only 800 g in weight.
- Rugged – waterproof, dustproof, decontaminable – tested to US military standard MIL-STD 810F.
- Easy to use – even without scientific background knowledge.
- Huge substance database – includes explosives, TICs/TIMs, chemical warfare agents, narcotics, "white powders", precursor substances, etc.
- Completely self-contained system – requires no regular maintenance.
Areas of application
- Military
- Civil protection
- Fire department
- Internal Security
- Forensics
- Industry
| Principle of operation | Non-destructive analysis via Raman-spectroscopy |
| Weight | 800 g |
| Size | 193 mm x 107 mm x 44 mm |
| Laser | 785 ≤ 250 mW (adjustable) |
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| Spectral range | 250 cm-1 – 2875 cm-1 Raman shift |
| Spectral resolution | 7 cm-1 – 10,5 cm-1 |
| Collection optics | NA = 0.23 |
| 17mm working distance | |
| 0,14 mm – 1,8 mm spot size | |
| Measurement time | Application dependent |
| Display | Easy to read colour LCD display |
| Database | |
| Data transfer | |
| Security | |
| Transport | High-strength waterproof plastic case |
| Operating temperature | Temperature range: -20 °C to +40 °C |
| Batteries | Changeable, rechargeable lithium-ion battery, ~4 hours of operating time |
| External power supply | 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz |
| Case | Dust and splash water proof high-strength plastic case |
| Standard accessories | High-strength waterproof carrying case 2 power supply units: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Documentation CD 3 SureFire batteries |
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