Baggage X-Ray introduction page

Baggage X-Ray

For more than 100 years X-ray technology has been instrumental in exposing details hidden from the human eye. Radiation, detection and image processing technologies instantly deliver superb images of scanned objects whilst maintaining the highest possible level of operator safety.

These days security means more than just surveillance equipment to monitor your facility . You need to screen visitors to make sure they are not carrying contraband or weapons and for greater security, you may also need to screen your incoming packages and mail.

The ability to detect explosives, narcotics and weapons has become increasingly important to your security.

The threats posed by terrorists' use of explosives and by narcotics trafficking differ in significant ways. The bombing of an aircraft is still a rare event, but the consequences are catastrophic. By contrast, narcotics trafficking is a frequent occurrence and a single shipment has far different consequences than an aircraft bombing.

X-Ray machines are a perfect solution for the quick but thorough inspection of baggage and other materials for firearms and other weapons. An X-Ray system in conjunction with a good metal detection system is likely to let little pass unnoticed.

Many X-Ray machines are available with optional extras to enhance operator training or the feature-set of the machine. Amongst these new extras are:

TIP
The purpose of TIP (Threat Image Projection) is to monitor the x-ray operators performance level by discretely projecting images of threats into bags being scanned, detecting the operator's response to these threats, and recording the threat projections and operator responses in a database.

Operator Assist
Operator Assist (OA) helps the operator by highlighting objects of specific density and area (mass) without stopping the belt. Typically Operator Assist is used for explosives and contraband detection.

Radiation Detection - Gamma Monitors

These units can be used to search for, detect, and locate radioactive and nuclear materials in a variety of situations. To reduce both the possibility of terrorist acts using such materials and the illicit transportation of these materials across borders.

Any attempt to illegally transport nuclear materials, such as Uranium and Plutonium, are of particular concern. A small amount of these materials may not be sufficient to make a nuclear weapon but could be enough to make a "dirty" bomb. A terrorist act using such a weapon would have catastrophic effects.

A dirty bomb, also known as a radiological weapon, is a conventional explosive such as dynamite packaged with radioactive material that scatters when the bomb goes off. A dirty bomb kills or injures through the initial blast of the conventional explosive and by airborne radiation and contamination hence the term dirty. Such bombs could be miniature devices or as big as a truck bomb.

In many cases, the gamma units can detect the materials due to the gamma radiation. However, the gamma radiation can easily be shielded by materials such as lead, which significantly reduces the probability of detecting the source materials.

• Miniscan
  The Miniscan is a compact X-ray inspection system designed for
  mail, packages and small parcels. The Miniscan is useful for the
  detection of mail bombs, explosive devices, weapons, contraband
  and other potentially dangerous items.
• PX-M
  The PX-M provides superior image resolution for high confidence
  detection applications. The 606 mm (24") wide by 506 mm (20")
  high tunnel opening was specifically designed to allow common
  items like infant/child safety seats, carry-on luggage, and
  packages to be easily scanned.
• LS 107
  The LS 107 is a large X-ray security screening system with
  a tunnel opening of 1011 mm (39.8") wide by 1011 mm (39.8") high.
  It is ideal for screening very large luggage, parcels, boxes and
  crates.
• LS 112
  The LS 112 is a large X-ray security screening system with
  a low conveyor belt for convenient loading of large items. With
  a tunnel opening of 650mm wide x 812mm high the LS 112 is
  ideal for screening large pieces of checked luggage and boxes.
• LS 208
  The LS 208 is an X-ray security screening system with a
  tunnel opening of 826mm wide by 654mm high. This unique tunnel
  size combined with a conveyor height of 635mm makes the LS
  208 ideal for screening checked baggage, boxes and packages.
• LS 215
  The LS 215 is an X-ray security screening system with a
  compact design, suitable for use where space is limited. With a
  tunnel opening of 610mm wide by 468mm high, the LS 215 is
  ideal for the screening of briefcases and packages.
• LS 222
  The LS 222 is a very compact, table-top, X-ray security
  screening system. With a tunnel opening of 521mm wide by 327mm
  high, the LS 222 is ideal for the screening of small bags,
  briefcases and mail.
• LS 231
  The LS 231 is a large X-ray security screening system with
  a tunnel opening of 1000mm wide by 800mm high. The LS 231
  can accommodate large luggage, parcels and boxes, typical of
  checked baggage at an airport.
• LS 237
  The LS 237 is a large X-ray security screening system with
  a tunnel opening of 1000mm wide by 800mm high. The system can
  accommodate out-of-gauge luggage, parcels and boxes, typical of
  checked baggage at an airport.
• LS 239
  The LS 239 is a large X-ray security screening system with a
  tunnel opening of 1.2 m(47.2") wide by 1 m high (39.4"). The LS
  239 can accommodate large luggage, parcels and boxes, typical of
  checked baggage at an airport.
• VIS108
  L-3 Security and Detection Systems offers the VIS108 unit, a
  high-speed automated inline explosives detection system specifically
  designed to meet the needs of multi-level hold baggage screening.
• Hi-Scan 6030D

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