ProtectIR
Handheld FTIR for Solid and Liquid Identification
Confidently identify thousands of chemical threats anywhere with the ProtectIR, a handheld FTIR device. Rapidly assess chemical threats with this compact and lightweight solution.
Solid and liquid detection and analysis for hazardous materials, narcotics and explosives. Handheld FTIR technology utilizes diamond attenuated total reflection (ATR) sample interface to identify unknown powders and liquids. Designed for field use, ProtectIR enables hazmat response teams, military, and first responders to analyze bulk substances in seconds.
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See ProtectIR in Action
Identify thousands of bulk powders and liquids, including TICs, CWAs, narcotics, and explosives. Utilize cloud connectivity and upload results to the Team Leader app for storage and data sharing across multiple devices and teams globally.
HANDHELD FTIR
Ready and Reliable Handheld FTIR
Simple on-screen prompts and handheld, rugged design make ProtectIR easy to use. Results are provided in seconds with minimal user inputs, and automated warnings are provided for dangerous samples.
Extensive Identification Capabilities
Hazardous
Chemicals
- TICs
- TIMs
- VOCs
- Petroleum products
- Solvents
- Corrosives
Narcotics
- Illegal drugs
- Synthetic cannabinoids
- Synthetic opioids
- Methamphetamine
- Xylazine
- Cutting Agents
Explosives
- Military explosives
- Commercial explosives
- Homemade / IED
- Explosive mixtures
COMPLEX MIXTURE ANALYSIS
Fast Decisions in the Field
The sophisticated search algorithm in our ProtectIR device delivers the most accurate identification of complex solid and liquid mixtures. A detailed breakdown of samples is provided with confidence ratings from 2 to 5 stars for each identified component, offering a more precise interpretation of results. This range of confidence levels provides a clear and intuitive way to assess how strongly each mixture component is identified, enabling faster decision on site.
Specifications
| Technology | FTIR, Diamond ATR (Attenuated Total Reflectance) |
| Frequency Range and Resolution | 4000 – 650 cm, 4 cm |
| Libraries | 23,000+ Powders and Liquids |
| Weight | 5 lbs (2.27 kgs) |
Support & Accessories
APPLICATIONS
Accurate, downrange solid and liquid identification to accelerate incident mitigation and enhance critical communications with Incident Command.
Discover how ProtectIR, a handheld FTIR solution, addresses emerging threats.
Hazardous Materials & CBRN
Detect and identify the most pressing dangers posed by Toxic Industrial Chemicals, Volatile Organic Compounds, corrosive substances, and other hazardous materials.
Resources
ProtectIR Specification Sheet
Learn about the features and performance of ProtectIR, a portable FTIR device designed for analyzing solid and liquid threats.
ProtectIR New Condensed Phase Mixture Analysis
ProtectIR new condensed phase mixture analysis includes true positive and false positive rates and success rates of single or multi-component mixtures.
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