Pocket-sized sub-compact analyser quickly identifies all drugs and contaminants using the Raman effect
The police and other agencies have always been interested in the possibility of using very small analysers that can be hand carried and that will identify drugs and their contaminants, especially analysers that are small enough to be carried around. To meet this need Spectrolab has introduced a new sub compact analyser that will do just that and at the same time provide an immediate screening capability for literally hundreds of drugs and their well known contaminants.
The analyser, called Dasi for drug analysis system identification, exploits the Raman effect. Although Dasi is very small it can perform a formidable variety of measurements on just about any sample in any phase.
Bill Vince, marketing director at Spectrolab, said: "Dasi provides the possibility to revolutionise drug identification and provide government agencies with a powerful analyser that can be used by anyone".
The unknown substance, which can be a pill, powder, or liquid, is simply placed close to a small probe supplied with Dasi, and the 'go' button is pushed.
Even Ecstasy (MDMA) tablets can be analysed in just a few seconds. Dasi is available with a library of known drugs and contaminants and the instrument can also build its own library.
