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Xtralis Introduces Intelligent Video
Intrusion Detection Solution
Xtralis has introduced models, and practical object filters to give the conditions such as heavy wind or rain.
the ADPRO Presidium highest likelihood of detecting intruders under a From an installation perspective, the new
Mini, a new version of wide range of environmental conditions. ADPRO Presidium Mini has a small hardware
its intelligent intrusion Detection can be tailored for specific footprint suitable for desktop installation or
detection system, applications based on the perceived threat wall-mounting. A purpose-built hardware
designed specifically level, with performance not being compromised platform and dedicated, embedded software
to provide optimum during periods of scene change such as those combines with real-time system monitoring to
detection performance caused by cloud shadows or moving vegetation. maintain uninterrupted and reliable
at minimum false The Xtralis ADPRO Presidium Mini also operation. In addition, the new product is
alarm rate in outdoor features automatic scene-learning and intelligent designed for low-voltage operation, suitable
perimeter and area protection applications. algorithms to dramatically reduce false alarm for mounting either where mains voltage is
The Xtralis ADPRO Presidium Mini utilises rates caused by small animals, trees and their not available or not practical, and easily
flexible lighting compensation, multiple scene shadows, car headlights and adverse weather supported during mains failure.
Siemens Awarded Southwest Airlines SureScan Awarded
Screening Contract in Las Vegas $5.2m TSA Contract
Siemens has been awarded a contract from Security Technology, Southwest Airlines. The SureScan Corporation has been awarded
Southwest Airlines for the turnkey integration “They have a proven understanding of a $5.2m contract from the Transportation
of the mechanical, electrical and software airport logistics and can provide technology Security Administration for the optimisation
systems for the baggage handling system in that will improve our customers’ experience and delivery of SureScan™ x1000 high speed,
Terminal 1 / Node 5A at Las Vegas McCarran when travelling through Las Vegas.” in-line, explosive detection equipment.
International Airport. The new Node 5A The scope of the project includes the The x1000 performs computed tomography
system will make travel easier for customers design, supply and installation of 11 high- using a fixed number of stationary sources to
by increasing screened baggage throughput. speed diverters, belt conveyors, catwalks and determine the density and effective atomic
The new system is expected to process up to other hardware required for a complete number of objects in checked baggage and
2,000 bags per hour with a four machine operational system. Siemens will also provide cargo. This unique design is not subject to
matrix and will be an extension of the current 914 m of baggage handling conveyor, which the high rotational forces found in rotating
Node 5 system. will feed four L3 Explosive Detection Systems gantry designs, enabling the system to detect
“Southwest chose Siemens for this (EDS). The new baggage handling system will explosives while requiring fewer moving
project because we have worked streamline the process, better enabling parts. This results in quieter operation,
successfully with them in the past,” said Southwest to provide its passengers with improved long–term reliability and reduced
Jimmy Dickerson, Director of Airport safe, fast and friendly service. maintenance costs.
Flat-Scan TPXi Contributes to
Unattended Bag Bomb Detection
Flatscan-TPXi from 3DX-RAY is an advanced X-ray development. For example, when a suspect
bomb threat and contraband detection system for package is currently identified, the main decision is
use in airport terminals, on railways, subways and typically where to position the disrupter to create a
other transportation hubs. controlled explosion. With the potential risk of a
Based on the company’s TPXi portable X-ray ‘dirty’ device, the use of a disrupter could be
technology, the system is lightweight and just 5 cm disastrous. In such situations the improved
thick. It has the world’s largest detector area (500 x discrimination is essential.
400 mm) so the operator should never have to return Other features of the system include various
and reposition the unit before the threat is resolved. colour modes, depth penetration analysis, data
A major benefit of Flatscan-TPXi is its very high averaging and noise reduction, and automatic
resolution which represents a significant calibration.
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