Thermo Scientific™ FirstDefender™ RM&RMX is a new generation hand-held Raman spectrometer for rapid, accurate identification of unknown chemicals. As chemical identification becomes more complex, the need for non-contact, non-destructive analysis is greater than ever. The Thermo Scientific™ FirstDefender™ RM&RMX Chemical Identification System provides accurate identification of chemicals, explosives, narcotics, precursors, and hazardous materials in seconds.
First Defender is used by Military Forces, Police, Forensics, EOD & HAZMAT Teams, First Responders, and other security forces to identify many Solid and Liquid Chemicals, including Explosives, Toxic Industrial Chemicals (TIC), Chemical Warfare Agents (CWA), Drugs and Precursors.
| Principle of operation | Non-destructive analysis via Raman-spectroscopy |
| Weight FirstDefender RM | 800 g |
| Weight FirstDefender RMX | 919 g |
| Size FirstDefender RM | 193 mm x 107 mm x 44 mm |
| Size FirstDefender RMX | 196 mm x 114 mm x 61 mm |
| Laser | 785 ≤ 250 mW (adjustable) |
| Spectral range | 250 cm-1 – 2875 cm-1 Raman shift |
| Spectral resolution | 7 cm-1 – 10,5 cm-1 |
| Output Power | Adjustable, 75mW, 125mW, 250mW |
| Display | Easy to read colour LCD display |
| 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 |
| US military standard, protection class | MIL-STD-810G, IP67 |
| Case | Dust and splash water proof high-strength plastic case |
