Serstech Arx mkII Handheld Raman Spectrometer
Fast and Accurate Substance Detection with Serstech Arx mkII
Best Suited For
- Law Enforcement Agencies
- Firefighters & Hazardous Materials Teams
- Military & Defense Units
- Correctional Institutions
- Customs & Border Protection
Highlighted Features
- Advanced Autofocus System
- Streamlined, User-Friendly Operation
- ATAK Integration for Secure Military Networks
- Exclusive Patented SERS Functionality
- Comprehensive Raman Spectral Libraries
Chemical Identification – Made Effortless
With the Serstech Arx mkII, chemical identification has never been easier. This handheld Raman spectrometer transforms any user into a field expert, delivering accurate results in seconds through simple one-handed, single-button operation.
Instant, Reliable Results
Developed in close collaboration with law enforcement and first responders, the Arx mkII is built to handle real-world challenges. Whether you’re dealing with narcotics, explosives, toxic industrial chemicals (TICs), biotoxins, or chemical warfare agents, the device provides fast, clear identification—so you know exactly what you’re facing, right when it matters most.
Advanced Patented Technology
Featuring a patented autofocus system, the Arx mkII automatically adjusts for packaging material and thickness, ensuring maximum accuracy while minimizing interference. Combined with the patented Serstech SERS Kit, the instrument can detect trace amounts and fluorescent substances with remarkable precision, setting a new standard for reliability in the field.
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Serstech Arx mkII Advanced Handheld Raman Spectrometer
Smarter Substance Verification
Designed for the Pharmaceutical Industry
Enhanced User Experience
Compact and Portable
Simple Connectivity and Workflow Integration
Serstech TraSERSwab
The Serstech TraSERSwab is designed for the rapid collection and analysis of trace substances, enabling Surface Enhanced Raman Spectroscopy (SERS) measurements within seconds.
Fast and Reliable Field Analysis
When dealing with potential chemical threats, responders need tools that are precise, compact, rugged, and simple to operate. The TraSERSwab meets all these requirements, making it ideal for use in challenging or high-pressure environments.
Effective Sample Collection
This innovative swab gathers fine traces of powders or liquids from various surfaces and efficiently transfers them to the Serstech SERS kit for analysis. Working in tandem, these tools allow for the detection and identification of a broad spectrum of hazardous substances, from narcotics to chemical warfare agents—even in quantities as low as.
Broad Chemical Compatibility
The TraSERSwab is compatible with a range of solvents, expanding its ability to analyze numerous analytes across different scenarios. It is well-suited for applications involving narcotics, explosives, CBRNe materials, hazardous chemicals, and toxic industrial compounds (TICs).
Swedish Design and Quality
Like all Serstech instruments, the TraSERSwab is developed and manufactured in Sweden, ensuring exceptional quality, reliability, and performance in every use.
Serstech SERS Kit
Advanced Technology for Enhanced Detection
Built on patent-pending SERS technology, the kit utilizes disposable SERS surfaces that significantly amplify Raman signals while reducing fluorescence interference. This breakthrough performance is achieved through 3D oscillation, a newly patented innovation that ensures clear and accurate readings even from challenging samples.
Convenient and Ready to Use
Each kit includes pre-filled solvent bottles for sample preparation and comes with disposable SERS surfaces available in packs of 20 or 100, making it easy to perform multiple analyses efficiently and safely.
Precision Engineering from Sweden
Like every Serstech product, the SERS Kit is developed and manufactured in Sweden, guaranteeing exceptional quality, reliability, and innovation in every component.
APPLICATIONS
Identify Narcotics in Seconds – Simple, Safe, and Accurate
With Serstech Raman technology, identifying narcotics has never been faster or easier. The Serstech Arx mkII delivers instant, reliable results without opening the package—keeping both the evidence and the operator safe. Since Raman spectroscopy is completely non-destructive, your samples remain intact and admissible in court. From plastic bags to glass vials, testing takes just a few seconds, making field analysis simple and secure.
Stay Ahead in a Changing Drug Market
New synthetic drugs appear on the market every year, creating major challenges for law enforcement. Traditional wet chemistry tests can’t keep up—but Serstech can.
Our instruments come with a continuously updated narcotics library, refreshed every quarter with new substances, precursors, and essential details such as CAS numbers and GHS symbols.
With ChemDash software, staying current is effortless. Users can instantly update every instrument in the organization, manage libraries, and generate detailed reports in just a few clicks—all from a single, easy-to-use platform.
Fast Field Decisions, Confident Results
When every second counts, Serstech’s handheld Raman analyzers give officers the information they need—instantly. Lightweight, compact, and durable, these instruments can be carried in a pocket or backpack and operate for an entire shift on one charge.
Results are available in seconds, allowing for quick and confident decisions—without ever handling potentially dangerous substances.
Each device can securely store over 100,000 measurements, which can be transferred wirelessly or via USB for reporting, evidence handling, and deeper analysis.
Tailored Libraries for Local Challenges
Every region faces different narcotics trends. That’s why Serstech allows agencies to create their own custom substance libraries—adding new street samples or locally relevant compounds in about one minute.
With ChemDash, these updates can be shared instantly across multiple instruments, ensuring every user in the field has the latest and most relevant data.Stay prepared, stay informed, and always one step ahead.
Instant Results with One Touch
Ease of use is built into every Serstech device. The Quick Scan feature on the Arx mkII delivers a clear, verified identification with just one button press—no extensive training required.
In a matter of seconds, you’ll have the accurate information needed to act quickly and confidently.
SERS Kit – Unmatched Sensitivity for Trace Detection
For substances present in extremely low concentrations, Serstech offers the patented SERS (Surface Enhanced Raman Scattering) Kit.
This advanced technology amplifies weak Raman signals to make even highly diluted narcotics—such as street-quality heroin or fentanyl—easy to detect and identify.
With sensitivity down to 200 ppm, Serstech’s SERS Kit is among the most powerful field detection tools available, offering laboratory-grade accuracy in a handheld format.
Smart Autofocus Technology for Effortless Accuracy
The patented autofocus system in the Arx mkII automatically adapts to different packaging materials and thicknesses, ensuring a perfect measurement every time.
No adapters. No manual adjustments. Just precise, repeatable results—anywhere, anytime.
HazMat & CBRN – Rapid Chemical Identification in the Field
When every second counts, first responders need to know exactly what they’re dealing with. The Serstech Arx mkII provides instant chemical identification, helping teams quickly assess risks and choose the right protective gear before taking action. Compact, lightweight, and ready in seconds — it’s your reliable companion in high-stress, hazardous environments.
Quick, Safe, and Accurate
Identify unknown substances — including chemicals, toxins, and CBRN threats — in just seconds without opening containers or exposing yourself to danger. The Serstech Arx mkII uses advanced Raman technology to deliver fast, accurate results on the spot.
Extensive Verified Libraries
Access Serstech’s comprehensive chemical libraries, developed and verified by expert chemists. Each entry includes CAS numbers and GHS symbols, making results easy to interpret, even for non-specialists. Create and share custom libraries that include your organization’s SOPs for quick reference in the field.
Built for the Toughest Conditions
Rugged, reliable, and field-ready — the Arx mkII meets MIL-STD-810H and IP67 standards for shock, vibration, dust, and water resistance. Its milled aluminum body is both extremely durable and lightweight, designed for easy decontamination after exposure.
Simple Operation, Superior Visibility
Operate the device with just one button using the Quick Scan feature for instant results. A high-contrast display ensures readability in sunlight, smoke, darkness, or fog, and the Arx mkII is compatible with night-vision goggles for low-light missions.
Biotoxin Detection
Detect biological toxins such as saxitoxin and strychnine using Serstech’s dedicated biotoxin library, updated quarterly to keep you prepared for emerging biological threats.
Connected for Situational Awareness
The Arx mkII integrates seamlessly with ATAK and ISA networks, allowing teams to share measurement results in real time — improving coordination, communication, and operational efficiency.
Analyze Complex Mixtures with Ease
In real-world situations, samples are rarely pure. The Arx mkII automatically identifies multiple components in mixed samples, giving you a complete picture of what’s present with a single scan.
The Serstech Arx mkII – Confidence in Every Scan
Rugged. Intelligent. Fast. Designed for first responders, defense forces, and HazMat professionals, the Serstech Arx mkII helps you act decisively and safely — anytime, anywhere.
Explosives – Instant, Safe, and Accurate Identification
When dealing with explosive threats, every moment and every movement matters. The Serstech Arx mkII gives bomb squads and law enforcement professionals the power to identify explosives and precursor chemicals within seconds — safely, accurately, and without risk to the operator.Powered by Raman spectroscopy, Serstech’s handheld instruments deliver laboratory-level precision in the field, helping teams act with confidence and control.
Designed for Bomb Technicians
Built with the daily realities of EOD and bomb disposal experts in mind, the Serstech Arx mkII combines rugged design with intuitive operation.
- Works flawlessly even with heavy protective gloves
- Quick startup for immediate use in time-critical missions
- Integrated with ChemDash software for advanced analysis, reporting, and recordkeeping
Safe Laser Technology
Every Serstech instrument uses a 785 nm laser, optimized for strong Raman signals at low power. This ensures shorter scan times and minimal heating, dramatically reducing the risk of igniting explosive samples.
With well-spaced physical buttons and a high-contrast display, operators can work safely and confidently — whether in bright sunlight, total darkness, or smoke-filled environments.
Compact. Lightweight. Field-Ready.
The Serstech Arx mkII is one of the lightest Raman instruments in the world, weighing just 590 grams. Its compact size means it’s always close at hand — not left behind in a vehicle.
- Battery life for a full workday
- USB port for easy charging and data transfer
- Compatible with standard battery packs for extended field operations
Exclusive Explosives Library
Serstech develops its own verified explosives libraries in partnership with the Swedish Defence Research Agency (FOI). Each database entry is tested with Serstech instruments for unmatched accuracy.
The library includes:
- Military and civilian explosives
- IEDs and precursor chemicals
- Full CAS numbers, GHS symbols, and hazard data for rapid risk assessment
Libraries are updated regularly to ensure your team always has access to the latest explosive profiles and threat data.
Identify Tiny Samples with Confidence
Serstech Arx mkII – Confidence in Every Scan
- Identify explosives in seconds
- Act fast with real-time, field-ready results
- Stay safe with non-destructive Raman analysis
Pharma – Smart, Fast, and Compliant Verification
Instant Material Identification
Verify raw materials and chemicals in seconds with the Serstech Arx mkII. No need to open containers or move samples — keep operations clean, safe, and efficient. Ideal for pharma, chemical, and lab environments, it helps you save time and cost while maintaining accuracy.
Effortless Compliance
Fully Title 21 CFR Part 11 compliant, Serstech’s handheld Raman solution ensures data integrity, full audit trails, and traceability — making regulatory compliance simple.
Lightweight (only 590 g) and built for productivity, it runs up to 12 hours on a single charge, perfect for full-shift use.
Seamless Workflow Integration
Customize your process with:
- User-defined report templates
- Multi-level access control
- Quick Scan operation for one-button measurements
Serstech adapts to your workflow — not the other way around.
Build Your Own Libraries
Access and expand Serstech’s validated pharma and chemical libraries or create your own with ChemDash Pro.
Easily share data and reports across multiple instruments for consistent, compliant operations.
Rugged. Reliable. Ready Anywhere.
Built to military-grade standards, the Arx mkII is shockproof, vibration-resistant, and water-resistant. Designed to perform from -20°C to +50°C, it’s as tough as it is smart.
Key Highlights
- Instant identification of raw materials
- 21 CFR Part 11 compliant
- Up to 12-hour battery life
- Custom & factory substance libraries
- Easy to clean and maintain
- True one-hand operation
Conclusion:
The Serstech Handheld Raman Spectrometer, including the Arx mkII and Arx+, represents a cutting-edge solution for rapid, reliable, and safe chemical identification across a wide range of industries. Combining patented autofocus technology, robust SERS capabilities, and customizable substance libraries, these instruments empower users to quickly identify narcotics, explosives, hazardous chemicals, pharmaceuticals, and biological toxins — all without opening containers or compromising safety.
With its lightweight, rugged design, long-lasting battery, and intuitive one-hand operation, the Serstech Arx series is optimized for field use, laboratory environments, and production lines alike. The integration with ChemDash Pro software ensures seamless library management, user administration, and reporting, providing full compliance with regulatory standards, including Title 21 CFR Part 11.
By enabling fast decision-making, reducing operational risk, and supporting a highly efficient workflow, Serstech instruments enhance productivity while maintaining the highest standards of accuracy and safety. Whether deployed by law enforcement, HazMat teams, military units, or pharmaceutical manufacturers, the Serstech Handheld Raman Spectrometer stands as a reliable, versatile, and future-ready solution for modern chemical identification challenges.