Smiths Detection Hold Baggage Screening Technology to Support Upgrade to ECAC Standard 3 EDS at Munich Airport
October 10 2017 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
Smiths Detection has been selected by the District Government of
Upper Bavaria to supply ECAC Standard 3 EDS hold baggage screening
systems to Munich Airport. The contract comprises 25 x HI-SCAN
10080 XCT advanced scanners which amalgamate high resolution X-ray
technology, computed tomography (CT) and advanced detection
algorithms to deliver exceptional levels of security whilst also
increasing operational efficiency. A service agreement is also
included.
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HI-SCAN 10080 XCT advanced hold baggage
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The scanners will not only detect the explosives threats
specified by the new standard, but can also be easily upgraded to
meet future requirements to identify evolving threats. Combining a
very fast belt speed with a large rectangular tunnel, they offer a
continuously high throughput of up to 1,800 bags per hour.
Extremely sharp, full colour, high resolution images, as well as a
low false alarm rate also support the greater levels of efficiency
required by the new regulations.
Munich is Germany’s second largest airport and the only one in
Europe to be awarded 5-star status in the Skytrax World Airport
Rating. It already handles 100 airlines flying to over 250
destinations in over 70 countries with plans for further
development. The new technology will deliver the efficiencies
required by such a busy hub both now and in the future.
“We welcome the opportunity to help airports in upgrading to
ECAC Standard 3. It is a major step but the rewards are significant
in terms of higher levels of security and operational efficiency,”
explained Tony Tielen, VP EMEA for Smiths Detection. “The new
equipment will be seamlessly integrated into Munich Airport’s
existing infrastructure to ensure smooth ongoing service during the
upgrade.”
To be deployed in both terminals, the first three scanners will
be installed and fully operational by the end of this year. The
remaining installations will be progressively rolled out between
2018 and 2021. Also included in the deal are 49 Level 2 and 3
workstations and a Matrix Server.
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Notes to editors
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 aviation, ports and
borders, urban security and military markets. With more than 40
years of field-tested experience, we deliver the solutions needed
to protect society from the threat and illegal passage of
explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemicals 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
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