TruScan Raman Handheld Spectrometer - Portable cGMP
Manufactured by Thermo Scientific's 'Portable Optical Analysis' Division (formerly Ahura Scientific), TruScan is a rugged, handheld Raman system for rapid raw material verification/ identification & anti-counterfeiting.
Non-destructive point-and-shoot sampling through sealed packaging delivers results in just seconds. Further, TruScan reduces the need for quarantine areas and staging of raw materials and minimizes risk of exposure and contamination.
View the video 'An Introduction to TruScan'
TruScan offers an unparalleled solution for rapid, raw material inspection
- Handheld, rugged unit weighing less than 1.8 kg can be used directly on the loading dock or wherever rapid material verification is required.
- On-the-spot ID test results delivered in seconds on solid and liquid raw materials
- Fast method development requires only one reference sample (comparison between FTIR, NIR & Raman techniques application note available)
- Greatly reduced overhead and per-analysis costs
- Quickly releases raw materials into production
- Non-contact analysis through sealed packaging improves operator safety and reduces risk of contamination
- Easily operated by non-technical staff
- Compliant to all relevant global regulatory, safety and commercial requirements, including UL intrinsic safety certification and support for 21 CFR Part 11.
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TruScan was designed to support 21 CFR part 11 compliance.
Specifications:
Raman Spectral Range | 250 cm- 1 to 2875 cm- 1 |
Spectral Resolution | 7 to 10.5 cm- 1 (FWHM) across range |
Laser (excitation wavelength) | 785 nm /- 0.5 nm, 2 cm- 1 line width |
Laser Output Power | Auto-adjusted, 300 mW or lower |
Collection Optics | NA = 0.33; 18 mm working distance; 0.2 mm to 2.5 mm spot size |
Barcode Reader | Integrated barcode reader for sample and/or batch input |
Exposure | Automatic (100 ms minimum) |
Battery | Rechargeable 7.4 V Internal Lithium Ion Battery; >5 hours at 25 °C |
External Power Supply | Wall plug transformer 100-240 V AC 50/60 Hz |
Weight | < 4 lbs. (<1.8 kg) |
Size | 12" x 6" x 3" (30 cm x 15 cm x 7.6 cm) |
Operating Temperature | -20 °C to 40 °C |
What is Raman Spectroscopy?
Raman spectroscopy is an analytical technique that uses the the interaction of light and molecular bonds to characterize individual chemicals. Different types of bonds are identified as peaks of varying intensity in a resulting spectrum, creating a unique fingerprint for each compound. The spectrum of an unknown or suspect compound can be compared to that of a known sample in order to confirm authenticity.
Until recently, Raman spectrometers were large, bulky instruments requiring a great deal of advanced education and training to operate and interpret results. New handheld spectrometers like TruScan are bringing the power of Raman directly to the field.
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