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Smiths Detection is Supplying the Latest Technology for ECAC Standard 3 EDS Upgrade at Frankfurt Airport

Advanced hold baggage scanners offer flexible, more complex detection capabilities

Business Wire 22 settembre 201711:00

Smiths Detection is providing the latest hold baggage scanning technology to support the upgrade to ECAC Standard 3 explosives detection systems at Frankfurt Airport. Awarded by the Procurement Office of the Federal Ministry of the Interior in Germany, the contract includes 35 x HI-SCAN 10080 XCT next generation scanners which will not only detect the explosive threats specified by the new standard, but can also easily be upgraded to meet future requirements to identify evolving threats, such as homemade explosives.

Frankfurt is Europe’s second largest airport in terms of cargo and fourth in passenger numbers (over 60 million in 2016) and these figures are expected to continue growing. The new technology will deliver the security and operational efficiencies required by such a busy airport both now and into the future.

For deployment ahead of the upcoming ECAC deadline of 2020 onwards, the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT scanner uses high-resolution X-ray technology, medical quality computed tomography (CT) and advanced detection algorithms which combine to deliver exceptional levels of security and low false alarm rates. It can handle up to 1,800 bags per hour and accommodate items measuring up to 1,000 x 800 mm and delivers a very efficient screening process.

ECAC Standard 3 requires a more advanced detection capability along with lower false alarm rates which increase efficiency. Upgrading requires considerable reconfiguration of the hold baggage system to incorporate the use of CT technology at Level 1, the first step in the screening process.

“This contract represents the single largest order we have so far received for ECAC Standard 3 compliant hold baggage scanners,” explained Tony Tielen VP EMEA, Smiths Detection. “Over five decades ago, Frankfurt was one of the very first airports we supplied with security equipment and we welcome the opportunity to continue helping to protect Germany’s busiest aviation hub.”

The scanners will be utilised in Terminals 1 and 2 and operated by the German Federal Police. Installation is planned for roll out between 2018 and 2021 and the deal also covers an eight year service agreement.

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HI-SCAN 10080 XCT key features:

EU/ECAC EDS Standard 3 approved
Laboratory certified for high-speed checked baggage screening by the United States Transportation Security Administration (TSA)
Belt speed of 0.5m/sec (98.5ft/min)
High throughput of up to 1800 bags per hour
Large tunnel capable of screening objects 100 x 80 cm (39.4 x 31.5in)

A dual-energy X-ray line scanner with full 3D volumetric Computed Tomography (CT) imaging and reconstruction, the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT is the next generation high-speed checked baggage explosives detection system (EDS).

With a belt speed of 0.5m/sec (98.5ft/min) and a large 1070 x 810mm (42.1 x 31.9in) rectangular tunnel, the HI-SCAN 10080 XCT provides the most economical solution for airport checked baggage screening requirements. This combination of belt speed and tunnel size will provide baggage handling systems the capability to process a throughput of up to 1800 bags/hour with object sizes of up to 1000 x 800 mm (39.4 x 31.5in).

The HI-SCAN 10080 XCT is designed to integrate easily into newly implemented Hold Baggage System (HBS) configurations or as a replacement for current baggage handling systems.

Further details on the Smiths Detection HI-SCAN 10080 XCT can be found here: http://www.smithsdetection.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=157:hi-scan-10080-xct&Itemid=101&lang=en#.WKwoEoXXLmg

About Smiths Detection

Smiths Detection, part of Smiths Group, is a global leader in threat detection and screening technologies for military, air transportation, homeland security and emergency response markets. Our experience and history across more than 40 years at the frontline, enables us to provide unrivalled levels of expertise to detect and identify constantly changing chemical, radiological, nuclear and explosive threats, as well as weapons, dangerous goods, contraband and narcotics.

Our goal is simple – to provide security, peace of mind and freedom of movement upon which the world depends. For more information visit www.smithsdetection.com; or follow us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/smiths-detection; YouTube at www.youtube.com/user/smithsdetectiongroup; or Twitter at twitter.com/smithsdetection.