B&W Tek TacticID-GP Raman spectrometer

The TacticID-GP from B&W Tek is a handheld Raman spectrometer that is suitable for hazmat, explosives, narcotics and more.

The TacticID-GP is a field-ready, handheld instrument designed for non-contact forensic analysis by a variety of safety personnel and first responders, including hazmat technicians, bomb squads, law enforcement, border and customs patrol, military personnel and more.

Weighing less than 1 kg, the Raman spectrometer allows users to get real-time actionable identification of unknown chemicals, explosives, narcotics and many other substances while reducing operational uncertainty and response time without ever compromising the integrity of the sample or the chain of evidence.

The device comes standard with a comprehensive library of over 5000 hazardous chemicals, explosives, narcotics, prescription drugs, precursors and cutting agents. Additionally, it provides users with the capability to develop their own custom libraries in order to continuously maintain up-to-date identification capabilities.

It also comes with software for use on PCs for data and report management, allowing users to export data and generate reports. Additionally, it provides Wi-Fi synchronisation capabilities with network terminals in order to optimise time and resources.

Applications include: analysis of unknown solids, powders, liquids and gels through various package types; identification of toxic solvents and bio-warfare agents; identification of binding agents and explosive materials; non-destructive narcotic drug identification; and verification and identification of pharmaceutical drugs.