GSN March 2016 Digital Edition

Rapiscan Systems Launches DETECTRA HX Hand-Held
Explosive Trace Detection System
Rapiscan Systems, Inc., a leading
global supplier of security inspection
systems, has announced the launch-
HX, a lightweight and low-cost handheld,
explosive trace detection solution.
Featuring rapid
and accurate detection
capabilities, DETEC-
TRA HX is designed
with high throughput
and high detection capabilities
that are essential
for law enforcement,
event and border
protection professionals,
among others.
is an easy-to-operate handheld device
capable of detecting trace explosives
in both particulate and vapor form
on surfaces that may have directly or
indirectly absorbed explosive residues.
For more sensitive, accurate
and rapid detection, the DETECTRA
HX offers a swipe sampling system
and includes a touch-free inhalation
sampling method for threat scenarios
that involve highly unpredictable explosives
compositions.
is designed to detect a broad range
of common commercial and homemade
explosive materials that may
exist within a single sample, thereby
achieving lower false alarm rates. De-
signed to minimize operating costs
and increase uptime, the DETECTRA
HX requires only two consumables
and does not require many of the
maintenance steps that are typically
associated with explosive trace detection
systems.
was completely designed with the
America. “Not only does the solution
detect threats with tremendous accuracy,
it also features an intuitive user
interface with just three-buttons and
detects threats in seconds. Operator
training can take as little as an hour,
which means that the DETECTRA
HX is easy to deploy.”
The system uses a unique, ioniza-
empt
Distribution status. As such
there are no end-user radiation licensing
requirements for use within
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About Rapiscan Systems
Rapiscan Systems, a division of OSI
Systems, Inc., is a leading global supplier
of security inspection solutions
utilizing X-ray and
gamma-ray imaging,
and advanced threat
identification techniques
such as neutron
and diffraction
analysis. The company’s
products are
sold into four market
tion,
Cargo and Vehicle Inspection,
Screening. The company has an installed
base globally of more than
100,000 security and inspection systems.
Rapiscan Systems products are
supported by a global support service
network. As the world’s leading
security screening provider, Rapiscan
Systems provides state of the art
products, solutions and services that
meet our customers’ most demanding
threat detection needs – while
For more information, visit http://
www.rapiscansystems.com.