About

The Thermo Scientific FirstDefender RMx instrument is the next generation Raman spectrometer for rapid, accurate identification of unknown chemicals directly in the field.

Responder and community safety are critical when analyzing potentially hazardous materials. Military and civilian first responders need to quickly identify unknown solid and liquid chemicals down range including explosives, toxic industrial chemicals, chemical weapons, narcotics, precursors, white powders and more. The Thermo Scientific™ FirstDefender™ RMX Handheld Chemical Identification Analyzer can be used as a handheld instrument or integrated onto a tactical robot, providing more flexibility and increased safety in incident response situations that call for rapid, accurate chemical identification.

Properties
  • Handheld
  • Automatic mixture analysis
  • Extensive substance library
  • Built for field use
  • Fast and accurate identification
  • MIL-STD-810F and IP67 certified
Technical Info

Description

Handheld Chemical Identification
 

Weight (English)

2 lb.
 

Weight (Metric)

919g
 

Height (English)

2.4 in.
 

Height (Metric)

6.1cm
 

Length (English)

7.7 in.
 

Length (Metric)

19.6cm
 

Width (English)

4.5 in.
 

Width (Metric)

11.4cm
 

Exposure

Manual, Automatic modes (5ms min.)
 

Libraries

explosives, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), chemical warfare agents (CWAs), narcotics, precursors, white powders and more
 

Scan Delay

User-configurable delay up to 120 seconds before scan initiates
 

Battery Type

Rechargeable internal lithium ion battery or disposable batteries; >4 hours operation
 

External Power Supply

DC Wall Adapter, 12 V 1.25 A
 

Temperature (English) Operating

-4° to +122°F continuous
 

Temperature (Metric) Operating

-20° to +40°C continuous
 

Item Description

FirstDefender RMX Handheld Chemical Identification
 

Certifications/Compliance

Certified to MIL-STD 810G standards for ruggedness and environmental protection to IP67 standards against dust and water up to 1m.
 

Use Mode

Point-and-shoot through translucent containers; integrated vial holder
 

Dimensions (L x W x H)

7.7 x 4.5 x 2.4 in. (19.6 x 11.4 x 6.1cm)
 

Unit Size

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