FirstDefender™ RM Chemical Identification System
Manufacturer – Thermo Fisher Scientific
Description: FirstDefender RM is a handheld Raman spectrometer engineered for rapid, accurate on-site identification of unknown solid and liquid chemicals, including explosives and hazardous materials, even though sealed transparent containers. Designed specifically for first-responders, law enforcement, military and hazmat teams, it features a large display for use in bulky protective gear and robustness certified for field deployment.
Technical Specifications:
Spectral range: 250 to 2,875 cm⁻¹
Spectral resolution: 7 to 10.5 cm⁻¹ (FWHM) across the full range
Output laser power (adjustable): 75 mW, 125 mW, 250 mW
Dimensions (L × W × H): 19.3 × 10.7 × 4.4 cm (7.6 × 4.2 × 1.75 in)
Weight: ~800 g (1.8 lb)
Battery: Rechargeable lithium-ion internal or 123a disposable batteries; >4 hours operation
Environmental / ruggedness: Certified to MIL-STD-810G and rated IP67 for dust/water (up to 1 m)
Operating temperature: –20 °C to +50 °C (–4 °F to +122 °F)
Working distance: ~16 mm without nose cone; ~5 mm with nose cone
Key Features:
• “Point-and-shoot” operation: identifies compounds directly through sealed glass or plastic containers.
• Extensive substance library including explosives, TICs, CWAs, narcotics, precursors, and white powders.
• Automatic mixture analysis for identifying mixed or contaminated samples.
• Rugged, field-ready design with large display, MIL-STD-810G and IP67 certification.
• Non-destructive Raman testing requiring no sample prep or scheduled calibration.
• Built-in hazard databases integrating NIOSH and CAMEO information for real-time decision support.
Applications: Used by first responders, hazmat, military, and law enforcement for rapid field identification of unknown chemicals, explosives, and narcotics.
Catalog Number:
FIRSTDEFENDERRM – 250 to 2875 cm-1 (Spectral Range)