Thermo Scientific

Thermo Scientific handheld chemical identification tools are field-ready instruments that deliver precise and actionable intelligence to military organizations, first responders and national law enforcement agencies around the world. Products include FirstDefender® RM, FirstDefender RMX, TruDefender® FT and TruDefender FTi for solid and liquid chemical identification and the TruDefender FTG for headspace gas identification.

FirstDefender RM and FirstDefender RMX are the company’s latest Raman instruments. Featuring a compact form factor and an easy to use interface, they deliver chemical ID results quickly and accurately. FirstDefender RMX includes a fixed probe for connection to tactical robots through an integrated RS232 port. Both products include automatic mixture analysis and are built with the ruggedness, accuracy and ease of use required by military and civilian first responders.

TruDefender FT is a handheld FTIR system designed to complement our Raman instruments for identification of solid and liquid chemicals. The instrument brings the power of FTIR directly into the hazard zone, enabling the first responder to analyze and act faster than ever. The TruDefender FTi includes embedded mobile phone technology allowing results to be sent directly from the hotzone via text message or email.

TruDefender FTG is a handheld FTIR system for tactical headspace gas identification directly in the field. The unit uses field-proven FTIR technology to quickly and precisely identify gases in the headspace of barrels, drums, bottles and other chemical or solvent containers. Industrial chemicals, organic solvents and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) are easily identified.

Complementary and Confirmatory:

FTIR spectroscopy and Raman spectroscopy, the underlying technologies in the FirstDefender and TruDefender product lines, are highly precise and selective optical techniques, each offering distinct advantages in specific applications. When used together, FTIR and Raman spectroscopy provide confirmatory results and a broader range of unknown substance identification – leading to better protection for the responder and the community.

Key instrument features include:

• Ultra-compact - handheld, lightweight and easily decontaminated
• Precise identification of unknown solids, liquids and headspace gases
• Real-time, accurate analysis – because every second counts
• Rugged units designed to military standards for field use
• Automatic mixture analysis with every scan
• Intuitive to use with minimal training