Defender™ Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer

Manufacturer – Thermo Fisher Scientific

Description: Defender Omega is a rugged handheld Raman analyzer designed for fast, safe, non‑contact identification of explosives, narcotics, chemical warfare agents, and other hazardous materials in the field. It features a 1064 nm excitation laser for low‑fluorescence operation, user‑configurable scan modes, and expandable libraries so operators can adapt to evolving threats.

Technical Specifications:
Dimensions: 24.1 × 11.7 × 5.6 cm (9.5 × 4.6 × 2.2 in)
Weight: 1.6 kg (3.5 lb)
Laser excitation wavelength: 1064.25 nm ± 0.5 nm (line width 2 cm⁻¹)
Laser output power settings: adjustable at 480 mW, 240 mW, 96 mW
Ocular hazard distance: 160 cm (63 in)
Ambient operating temperature: ‑20 °C to +50 °C
Connectivity: Wi‑Fi and USB‑C cable
Digital features: 5 MP digital camera, GPS, Web user interface (WebUI)
Battery: Removable rechargeable lithium‑ion, 7.2 V, 49 Wh, ~4 hours runtime at 25 °C
Ruggedness: Certified to MIL‐STD‐810H and IP68 rated for protection against water/dust ingress
Key Features:
• Non‑contact “point & shoot” scanning through transparent containers, reducing exposure risk.
• Suppression of background fluorescence for reliable identification in complex samples.
• Patented chemometric algorithms for accurate identification of multicomponent mixtures.
• Large touchscreen with illuminated keypad for low‑light field use.
• Two scan modes: “ID” mode for advanced users and “Screener” mode for rapid decision-making.
• Expandable and customizable substance libraries (explosives, CWAs, narcotics, precursors, industrial chemicals).
• Chain‑of‑custody features: built‑in GPS, digital camera timestamping, unique user IDs, metadata logging
Applications: Rapid field identification of explosives, chemical warfare agents, narcotics, and other hazardous chemicals by customs, military, law enforcement, and hazmat teams.
Catalog Number:
DEFENDEROMEGA

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