Handheld raman analyzer for chemical identification
Quickly identify hazardous substances in the field with a touchless, versatile handheld analyzer designed for safety-critical environments, ensuring accurate detection of explosives, chemical warfare agents, and narcotics.

Identifies and Analyzes Chemical Substances in the Field
The Defender Omega Handheld Raman Analyzer from Thermo Scientific is engineered to quickly identify and analyze chemical substances, offering indispensable support for customs, military, law enforcement, and security operations. What sets this analyzer apart is its ability to accurately and efficiently detect a wide range of compounds, including explosives, chemical warfare agents, and controlled substances, through touchless, point-and-shoot scanning. Utilizing a patented chemometric algorithm, it ensures high reliability even for multicomponent mixtures and spectrally complex samples. With a laser excitation wavelength of 1064.25 nm and adjustable output power, the analyzer suppresses background fluorescence for precise substance identification. Designed for field use, it features a robust, IP68-rated enclosure, ensuring durability and resistance to water and dust. The analyzer supports seamless integration into your operations with Wi-Fi connectivity for data sharing and a WebUI for easy configuration. Its versatility is further enhanced by customizable and expandable libraries, keeping you prepared for evolving threats. The removable Lithium-Ion battery enables extended field operation, and with GPS and a digital camera, it provides comprehensive data logging and location tagging. Service plans are available to maximize the device’s longevity and performance, ensuring continued reliability in critical applications.
Benefits
- Enhances field safety with touchless, point-and-shoot identification, reducing exposure to unknown substances.
- Provides reliable and accurate detection of complex chemical mixtures with patented algorithms, increasing confidence in identification.
- Adapts to evolving threats with customizable and expandable libraries, ensuring preparedness for new substances.
- Maintains durability in harsh environments with an IP68-rated, water and dust-resistant enclosure.
- Facilitates evidence integrity and data security through GPS tagging and unique user ID features, ensuring reliable documentation.
- Applications
- Narcotics,Explosives,Industrial chemicals,Controlled substances,Chemical warfare agents
- End products
- Ammonium nitrate fertilizers,Heroin,Sarin nerve agent,Methamphetamine,C4 plastic explosives
- Steps before
- Sample collection,Sample preparation,Pre-scan calibration
- Steps after
- Data analysis,Report generation,Results documentation
- Input ingredients
- explosives,chemical warfare agents,narcotics,other chemicals,compounds for explosives,nerve agents,controlled substances,cutting agents,precursors,industrial chemicals
- Output ingredients
- identification of explosives,identification of chemical warfare agents,identification of narcotics,chemical ID,warning or alarm indications,clear spectral fingerprints
- Market info
- Thermo Fisher Scientific is renowned for providing innovative scientific instruments, laboratory equipment, and engineered-to-order solutions across various industries, esteemed for their high-quality products and expertise in life sciences, pharmaceuticals, and biotechnology sectors.
- Battery Type
- Removeable and Lithium Ion,7.2V,49Wh
- Run-time
- 4-hr at 25°C
- Connections
- Wi-Fi and USB-C cable
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 24.1 x 11.7 x 5.6 cm (9.5 x 4.6 x 2.2 in.)
- Includes
- 5 MP digital camera,global positioning,WebUI
- IP Rating
- IP68
- Laser Excitation Wavelength
- 1064.25 nm ±0.5 nm,2 cm-1
- Laser Output
- Adjustable 480 mW,240 mW,96 mW
- Ocular Hazard Distance
- 160 cm (63 in.)
- Temperature Range (Metric)
- -20°C to 50°C
- Weight (English)
- 3.5 lb.
- Weight (Metric)
- 1.6 kg
- Touchless scanning capability
- Point and shoot through glass or plastic
- User interface type
- Large touchscreen and illuminated keypad
- User configurability
- User-created and expandable libraries
- Operation modes
- ID or Screener scan modes
- Data connectivity
- Wi-Fi connectivity,USB-C
- Field readiness
- Removable and rechargeable batteries
- Environmental resistance
- IP68,MIL-STD-81H rated
- Density/particle size
- 0.5–2.5 g/cm³ / 50–1000 µm
- Dimensions (L x W x H)
- 24.1 x 11.7 x 5.6 cm (9.5 x 4.6 x 2.2 in.)
- Weight (Metric)
- 1.6 kg
- Weight (English)
- 3.5 lb.
- Battery Type
- Removable and Lithium Ion,7.2V,49Wh
- Battery Run-time
- 4-hr at 25°C
- Laser Excitation Wavelength
- 1064.25 nm ±0.5 nm,2 cm-1
- Laser Output
- Adjustable 480 mW,240 mW,96 mW
- Ocular Hazard Distance
- 160 cm (63 in.)
- Temperature Range (Metric)
- -20°C to 50°C
- IP Rating
- IP68
- Connections
- Wi-Fi and USB-C cable
- Includes
- 5 MP digital camera,global positioning,WebUI
- Battery Type
- Removable and rechargeable lithium-ion