FirstDefender™ RMX Handheld Chemical Identification

Manufacturer – Thermo Fisher Scientific

Description: FirstDefender™ RMX Handheld Chemical Identifier is a rugged Raman spectrometer that rapidly identifies unknown solids and liquids—including explosives, TICs, CWAs, narcotics, and white powders—directly in the field. It can be used handheld or mounted on a robot for remote, safe chemical analysis.

Technical Specifications:
Weight: ~2 lb (919 g)
Dimensions: 7.7 × 4.5 × 2.4 in (19.6 × 11.4 × 6.1 cm)
Exposure modes: Manual or automatic (~5 ms minimum)
Battery: Rechargeable Li-ion or disposable (123A); > 4 hours operation
Operating temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C
Certification: MIL-STD-810G and IP67 rated
Working distance: ~5–6 mm
Library: Explosives, TICs, CWAs, narcotics, precursors, white powders, and more
Key Features:
• Point-and-shoot through glass or plastic containers.
• Identifies mixtures and contaminated samples automatically.
• Handheld or robot-mounted operation.
• Rugged MIL-STD-810G and IP67 construction.
• No scheduled calibration; minimal training required.
• Non-destructive, safe chemical analysis
Applications: Used by first responders, military, and law enforcement for rapid field identification of hazardous or unknown chemicals in emergency response, hazmat, border, and forensic operations.
Catalog Numbers:
FIRSTDEFENDERRMX – Manual, Automatic modes (5 ms minimum)

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