TruDefender FTG
TruDefender™ FTG is a ruggedized, hand-held FTIR system for headspace gas identification in the field. It is virtually identical to the TruDefender FT, with the ability to interrogate vapor phase samples.
Availability: DISCONTINUED
| Manufacturer |
| Thermo Fisher Scientific, Inc. |
| Product Name |
| TruDefender FTG |
| Detection Category |
| Chemical |
| Detection Principle |
| Molecular Spectroscopy; |
| Detection Method |
| Mid-infrared Spectroscopy; |
| Application |
| Emergency Response; Gas Analysis; Forensics; |
| Equipment Type |
| Instrument |
| Product Synopsis |
| TruDefender™ FTG is a ruggedized, hand-held FTIR system for headspace gas identification in the field. It is virtually identical to the TruDefender FT, with the ability to interrogate vapor phase samples. |
| Availability |
| DISCONTINUED |
| Technology Readiness Level (TRL) |
| 9 |
| Market Entry Date |
| 2013 |
| User Feedback Sources |
| Indifferent/No user feedback |
| Dimensions |
| 1.4 x 4.4 x 2.1 in (36 x 112 x 54 mm) |
| Weight |
| <5 Lbs.; < 3 Lbs. (1.36 kg) |
| Power Requirements |
| Lithium Battery; AC/DC Line Power; Rechargeable lithium ion battery or standard AC power |
| Noise Produced |
| None |
| Transportability |
| Handheld |
| Ruggedness |
| Extreme Temperatures/Humidity; Waterproof/Resistant; Designed for field environments, and is fully decon-capable. |
| Operating Conditions |
| -20 to 40°C (-4 to 105°F) |
| Consumables |
| None |
| Suggested Routine Maintenance |
| Source replacement |
| Data Analysis Support Equipment |
| SD card, AC adaptor |
| Communications Interface |
| SD card, no direct connection to PC |
| Shelf Life |
| >5 years |
| Unit Cost |
| $32,000.00 |
| Tested For Chemical Agents |
| Yes |
| Tested For ITF-25 TIC/TIMs |
| Yes |
| Tested For Explosives |
| Yes |
| Other Chemical Targets |
| Yes |
| Adaptability |
| Yes; user can add new targets in the field and create custom searchable libraries |
| Sample Introduction |
| Vapor/Gas |
| Sensitivity/Detection Limits |
| %; Bulk; mg |
| Known Interferents/Inhibitors |
| Successful identification of an unknown is dependent on the presence of the corresponding reference spectrum in the library. |
| Start Up Time (From Cold Start To Sample Ready) |
| < 1 minute |
| Response Time (Sample Application To Output) |
| <1 minute |
| Alarm Capability |
| None |
| Software Control |
| On-board software |
| Other Operational Parameters |
| Spectral Range: 4,000 cm-1 to 650 cm-1 -Spectral Resolution: 4 cm-1 |
| Training Required |
| <1 day training |
| Training Available |
| Yes |
| Manuals Available |
| Yes |
| Reachback Service |
| Yes |
| Warranties |
| 1 year standard, additional years available |
