TruNarc™
Thermo Scientific™ TruNarc™ Handheld Narcotics Analyzer enables officers, customs, border control, and other personnel to scan more than 415 suspected illicit substances in a single, definitive test using Raman technology.
Availability: Commercially Available
| Manufacturer |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| TruNarc™ |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Raman Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response;Forensics;Screening; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| Thermo Scientific™ TruNarc™ Handheld Narcotics Analyzer enables officers, customs, border control, and other personnel to scan more than 415 suspected illicit substances in a single, definitive test using Raman technology. |
| Availability |
| Commercially Available |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| MRIGlobal hands-on experience |
| Supporting Documentation |
| Docs: Thermo - TruNarc.pdf; |
| Dimensions |
| 6.4 x 4.1 x 2.0 in (16.26 x 10.41 x 5.10 cm) |
| Weight |
| <5 Lbs.; 1.25 Lbs. (0.57 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| AC/DC Line Power; Lithium Battery; Rechargeable internal 3.7V battery pack (10 hours); DC wall adapter, 5V DC, 1.5A; optional car charger |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Waterproof/Resistant; Dust; IP64 |
| Operating Conditions |
| -10 to 50°C (14 to 122°F) |
| Consumables |
| <$1,000/year; sample vials |
| Available Accessories |
| Car charger |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| PC, software |
| Communications Interface |
| micro USB |
| Expected Operational Life |
| Indefinite |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Tested For Narcotics |
| Opioids, fentanyls, carfentanil, alfentanil, sufentanil, ketamine, U-47700, lorazepam, remifentanil, heroin, 3-quinuclidinyl benzilate, common street fentanyl analogues, ANPP, NPP, methamphetamine, others |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Aspirin, ephedrine, sugar, lactose, caffeine, ibuprofen, others |
| Number of Library Entries |
| 415+ entries, Controlled substances, cutting agents, and precursors including: heroin, synthetic drugs on leaf materials or blotter paper |
| Sample Introduction |
| Liquid; Solid; |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| ~10% |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| Minutes |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute; < 40 seconds |
| Total Run Time |
| Minutes |
| Alarm Capability |
| Yes |
| Software Control |
| On-board, PC |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| Yes |
| IATA Shipping Restrictions |
| No |
| Data File Type Format |
| CSV, XLS, SPC, PDF |
