FirstDefender RMX
Flexible probe for the identification of unknown chemicals

The new FirstDefender RMX is a Raman handheld spectrometer of the latest generation with a flexible probe.
- At a weight of only 919 g, it is the ideal instrument for toughest conditions found in the military, emergency management, fire brigades and the industry.
- The FirstDefender RMX has been tested according to the US military standard MIL-STD 810F for robustness and identifies chemicals and mixture of substances directly on-site and with unparalleled speed.
- The comprehensive substance database contains explosives, TICs/TIMs, chemical agents, drugs, “white powders”, precursor substances as well as thousands of further chemicals.
Areas of application
At a weight of only 919 g, this light and completely decontaminable instrument
- can be applied directly by security forces;
- is water proof and dust protected;
- enables a non-destructive and contact-free measurement.
Technical details
Principle of operation | Non-destructive analysis via Raman-spectroscopy |
Weight | 919 g |
Size | 19,6 cm x 11,4 cm x 6,1 cm |
Laser | 785 ≤ 250 mW (adjustable) |
(excitation wavelength) | |
Spectral range | 250 – 2875 cm-1 Raman shift |
Spectral resolution | 7 – 10,5 cm-1 |
Collection optics | NA = 0,23 17mm working distance 0,14 mm – 1,8 mm spot size |
Measurement time | Optional: manually or automatic (minimum 5 ms) |
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 Flexible probe 2 power supply units: 100 – 240 V AC, 50/60 Hz Documentation CD 3 SureFire batteries |
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