TruDefender™ FTX Handheld FTIR for Chemical Identification
Manufacturer – Thermo Fisher Scientific
Description: The TruDefender™ FTX Handheld FTIR is a rugged, handheld FTIR analyzer for rapid identification of unknown solids and liquids including explosives, narcotics, TICs, and precursors in the field. It features a self-contained rotating anvil sampling head for fast, safe sampling and actionable results.
Technical Specifications:
Weight: 3.12 lb (1.41 kg)
Dimensions: 8.9 × 4.5 × 2.1 in (22.61 × 11.43 × 5.33 cm)
Spectral range: 4,000–650 cm⁻¹
Spectral resolution: 4 cm⁻¹Optical design: Solid diamond crystal ATR sampling head
Battery: Removable rechargeable lithium-ion or 123A disposable; >4 hours operation
Ruggedness: MIL-STD-810G and IP67 certified
Operating temperature: –20 °C to +40 °C
Data export: SPC, text, or JPEG report
Key Features:
• Rapid analysis: delivers results in seconds, even for complex mixtures.
• Rotating anvil sampling head for easy placement, cleaning, and decontamination.
• Variable pressure anvil adjusts for different sample types.
• Field-rugged, military-rated design for in-field deployment.
• Easy maintenance: no scheduled calibration, warm-up, or mirror alignment.
• Flexible sampling: ATR enables solids and liquids; reversible accessory for volatile liquids
Applications: Used by hazmat teams, emergency responders, law enforcement, and military for rapid field identification of unknown hazardous chemicals, explosives, narcotics, and precursors.
Catalog Numbers:
TRUDEFENDERFTX – FTIR Detector