TacticID Series
The TacticID is a field ready handheld spectral analysis instrument designed for non-contact forensic analysis of hazardous and common chemicals, explosives, narcotics, precursors, cutting agents, and much more. Designed from the ground up for a variety of first responders including hazardous material technicians, EOD/bomb squad, customs and border patrol, law enforcement agents, military and more, TacticID utilizes lab-proven Raman spectroscopy, allowing users to get real time actionable identification of unknown samples directly through transparent packing materials in the field or in the lab. The N model detects narcotics and the 1064 model has the option for 1064 nm wavelength.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Metrohm |
| Product Name |
| TacticID Series |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical; Explosives |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy;Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS); |
| Application |
| Laboratory Analysis; Forensics; Bulk Analysis; Screening;Emergency Response; |
| Product Model Number |
| GP, N, 1064 |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| The TacticID is a field ready handheld spectral analysis instrument designed for non-contact forensic analysis of hazardous and common chemicals, explosives, narcotics, precursors, cutting agents, and much more. Designed from the ground up for a variety of first responders including hazardous material technicians, EOD/bomb squad, customs and border patrol, law enforcement agents, military and more, TacticID utilizes lab-proven Raman spectroscopy, allowing users to get real time actionable identification of unknown samples directly through transparent packing materials in the field or in the lab. The N model detects narcotics and the 1064 model has the option for 1064 nm wavelength. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2015 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: B&W Tek - TacticID-GP.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 7.5 x 3.9 x 2.0 in (19 x 10 x 5 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 lbs.; 2 lbs (0.9 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; Rechargeable Li-ion Battery, 18VDC, CR123a disposable battery cartridge option |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; Vibration/Shock; IP65, MIL-STD810G for drop testing |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 50°C (-4 to 122°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; TacPac kit for certain low concentration samples |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Maintenance needs to be performed by a trained technician. |
| Available Accessories |
| Point & Shoot Adaptor, Vial Holder, Polystyrene Validation Cap, Right Angle Adaptor, TacPac Adaptor |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC or Tablet |
| Communications Interface |
| Ethernet, Wi-Fi, USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| > 7 years |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| 10,000+ explosives, toxic and common chemicals, precursors
|
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| 1,000+ including heroin, fentanyl, cocaine, meth, THC, pills, carfentanil, sufentanil, alfentanil, remifentanil, ketamine, lorazepam, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, U-47700, etc. |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Number of Library Entries |
| 10,000+, Customizable libraries, 12,000+ expanded library available |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field |
| Sample Introduction |
| Solid; Liquid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| mg; %; As low as 1% with TacPac SERS |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Fluorescence |
| False Positive Rates |
| <1% |
| False Negative Rates |
| < 1% |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 1 min |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| Continuous (<30 seconds) |
| Total Run Time |
| 1 min |
| Alarm Capability |
| Visual and Audible |
| Software Control |
| On-board TOS, TOS Remote™ for remote tablet operation |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Excitation Wavelength 785nm or 1064nm, Laser Output Power 300 mW +/-10%, adjustable in 10% increments, Spectral Range 179cm-1 to 2900cm-1 Spectral Resolution ~9cm-1 (FWHW), Detector Type Linear CCD Array |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes, on-site |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes, TacticOne Response™ 24/7/365 |
| Warranties |
| 1 year |
| ITAR/EAR Export Regulations |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| Yes; Lithium ion battery |
| Approved Vendors |
| Safeware, Inc.; Rapiscan Systems |
| Data File Type Format |
| TXT, CSV, SPC, PDF |
