ChemBadge MX wearable detector
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ChemBadge™ MX

Rugged. Reliable. Ready.

ChemBadge MX™ is a rugged, low-power, wearable multi-gas detector designed for rapid autonomous detection and alerting to chemical vapors and gases — built around N5 Sensors' SPH™ sensing technology.

Key Features

Engineered for the field

SPH™ Sensing Technology

Next-generation sensing platform purpose-built for chemical and vapor detection in dynamic field environments.

Multi-Protocol Connectivity

Wi-Fi, BLE, and USB interfaces enable real-time data sharing and remote alerting.

Extended Battery & Shelf Life

12-hour operational battery life ensures readiness for surge deployments and stockpiling.

Waterproof Operation

Rated for submersion up to 1 meter, supporting reliable performance in rain and wet field environments.

MIL-STD Ruggedization

Designed to meet MIL-STD-810H environmental and MIL-STD-461 EMI/EMC requirements.

Wearable Form Factor

At just 1.1 lbs and designed for field wear, without impeding operator mobility.

Detection Capabilities

What ChemBadge™ MX detects

CWA

Chemical warfare agents

TIC

Toxic industrial chemicals

LEL Gases

Lower explosive limit gases

O₂

Oxygen depletion monitoring

CO

Carbon monoxide detection

Autonomous Alerting
Real-time alerting to gas and vapor threats at or below IDLH levels
Classification of known warfare agents and TICs
Alerting on unknown agents with on-device learning
AEGL-3 threshold alerting (10-minute exposure baseline)
AI-enabled classification that learns from new encounters
Key Specifications

Full spec sheet

Dimensions2.1" × 4.5" × 1.8"
Weight1.1 lbs
Ruggedization / Drop Test25 ft drop; MIL-STD-810H tested
Networking CapabilityWi-Fi, Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE), USB
Battery Life12 hours
Detection CapabilityCW, TIC, O₂, LEL, CO; IDLH / AEGL-3 (10-min)
Detection Time5 – 15 – 90 seconds
Environmental Range-32°C to 65°C, 5–95% RH
WaterproofingWater submersion up to 1 meter
EMI ComplianceDesigned to meet MIL-STD-461
Sensing TechnologyN5 Sensors SPH™ next-generation platform
ChemBadge MX handheld detector held in hand, shown at true scale
1.1 lbs — fits in one hand
Ideal For

Where ChemBadge™ MX is deployed

Defense & Force Protection Stadiums & Arenas Critical Infrastructure Transportation Infrastructure Emergency Response & Civil Support
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Ready to Equip Your Team with ChemBadge™ MX?

Talk to our team about individual units, fleet deployment, or integration pathways.