Smiths Detection IONSCAN 600 First 'Approved' Explosives Trace Detector on New TSA Air Cargo Screening List
November 16 2017 - 10:00AM
Business Wire
Smiths Detection’s IONSCAN 600 is the first explosives trace
detection system to be ‘Approved’ on the TSA Air Cargo Screening
Technology List (ACSTL) under the latest program requirements to
ensure security of cargo aboard airplanes. These latest
requirements, which came into effect in 2016, require a
significantly higher level of explosives detection capability and
software functionality.
The IONSCAN 600 is a portable desktop trace detection system
that detects minute quantities of explosives, as well as narcotics
such as fentanyl, within seconds. It is designed to be extremely
flexible for use in dynamic screening environments and is fully
operational on hot-swappable batteries to ensure continuous
use.
It was submitted for ACSTL TSA testing in April 2017 and will
also be submitted for evaluation to be used for trace detection at
US airport checkpoints in the near future. IONSCAN 600 is similar
in operation to previous generation systems, thereby minimizing the
training needs as cargo companies bring the new product into
operation. Additionally, the IONSCAN 600 is much easier to maintain
which will help operations save time and money over its
lifecycle.
“IONSCAN 600 becoming the first explosive trace detection system
to make the ‘approved’ list for TSA’s ACSTL reflects Smiths
Detection’s continued global leadership in aviation security
technology,” said Stephen Esposito, Vice President, Business
Development and Sales of Smiths Detection. “We are working with the
TSA to complete testing to move IONSCAN 600 to the ‘qualified’ air
cargo list and look forward to completing that process within the
next year.”
For IONSCAN 600 technical specifications, please visit:
http://www.smithsdetection.com/index.php?option=com_k2&view=item&id=495:ionscan-600&Itemid=1427&lang=en
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.
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