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TruDefender® FTX

When faced with an unknown chemical threat, every second matters. Fast, accurate identification of potential explosives or hazardous materials is key to ensuring the safety of hazmat teams and other first responders, as well as the community. Thermo Scientific™ TruDefender™ FTX handheld chemical identification analyzers enable effective incident response, providing fast, actionable information to mitigate potential threats. Based on FTIR spectroscopy, TruDefender FTX provides easy sampling of solid and liquid chemicals in the field using the self-contained anvil sampling head. The TruDefender FTXi analyzer is not available in all countries. Contact us for availability. Fast, Accurate Identification Returns results in seconds, even for complex mixtures. Improved Sampling Capability New anvil sampling head for easier sampling and decontamination. Anvil rotates for easy sample placement and cleaning. Variable Pressure Knob Allows technician to determine appropriate pressure for a given sample. Easy to Clean Highly polished, rounded corners. No crevasses or friction points to trap debris or explosives residue. Liquid Containment Moat Helps prevent sample spills. Flexible Sampling The reversible sampling accessory provides environmental protection for volatile liquids and enables easy sampling of prills. Easy to Use Intuitive, menu-driven interface for fast training and proficiency.

TruDefender® FTX
Thermo Scientific — TruDefender® FTX
Technical Specifications
Technology
FTIR Spectroscopy
Spectral Range
4,000cm⁻¹ to 650cm⁻¹
Resolution
4 cm⁻¹
ID Time
< 30 sec
Library
> 11,000 substances
IP Rating
IP54
Weight
~1.3 kg
Battery Life
> 4 hrs
Sample Interface
ATR diamond crystal
Key Capabilities
Diamond ATR crystal — direct contact analysis of liquids, gels, pastes, and bulk powders.
Complements Raman — identifies fluorescent samples that scatter Raman signal.
CWA / TIC coverage — comprehensive library for chemical warfare agents and toxic industrial chemicals.
Mixture deconvolution — separates and identifies individual components in complex mixtures.
Applications
HazMat Explosives Narcotics CWA Detection Border Control Law Enforcement Forensics Military / CBRN Civil Defense
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Operator Note
Best used after Raman screening as confirmatory technique, or as primary tool for liquids and dark-colored bulk materials.
Classification Tags
Portable FTIR
Supplied By
CCS Services
Central Asia & Caucasus
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