HCVM L

HIGH-ENERGY X-RAY MOBILE SCREENING SYSTEM

HCVM L

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Feature Highlights

  • High throughput of up to 25 trucks per hour in scan mode and up to 150 trucks per hour in pass through mode
  • Steel penetration up to 320mm (12.6")
  • viZual technology for real organic/inorganic material discrimination at 6MeV

Additional Highlights

  • Up to 6 different Scanning Modes
  • Adjustable Scanning Heights
  • Ability to be driven from location to location

Optional

  • Automatic Radioactive Material Detection
  • Space+ Cabin for up to 8 Image Analysis Workstations
  • Automatic Guidance System

The latest HCVM L series is a revolutionary solution providing more enhanced screening and security features such as organic/inorganic material discrimination, facilitating threat identification through viZual technology.  These systems use a range of accelerators from 4MeV to 6MeV and provide flexible scanning heights for different vehicle or load dimensions, offset scanning angle, and a variety of scanning modes providing more intelligence and operational efficiency. The combination of these capabilities and high mobility makes this product suitable for applications that require the quick and easy relocation of the screening checkpoint. 

The HCVM L has the ability to be driven independently from location to location and ready to use in under 15 minutes, adapting to the customer’s specific needs. The HCVM L is designed for ease of operation requiring a minimal footprint and external infrastructure while still integrating the most demanding international security screening requirements.

 



 

Specifications
Minimum Crew Requirements 1 image operator/driver and 1 traffic marshal
Weight 25 tons
Scanning speed 24 or 12m/min - 36m/min available in option • Passage of the trucks in pass through mode up to 7km/ 4mph
Operating temperature -20°C to +43°C (-25°C to 50°C in option)
product video
hcvm-new.wmv (1,47 MB)
 HCVM setup and operation
Animation showing setup and operation of  HCVM.

Smiths X-ray Scanner Helps French Customs Seize Record Drugs Haul

Smiths Detection’s mobile X-ray system uncovers $70 million of cocaine in a truck

Wiesbaden, Germany, June 16. 2009 - Smiths Detection today announced that its advanced mobile x-ray inspection equipment has helped French authorities seize one of the largest illegal drug shipments in the country’s history.

A Customs highway patrol from Montpellier used a Smiths Detection HCV Mobile system to scan a suspicious refrigerated truck crossing the border from Spain, though registered in Britain. A thorough X-ray inspection of the load -- pallets stacked with bags of potting soil --  resulted in the seizure of 684 kilos of cocaine with an estimated street value of $70 million.
This is a record for a drugs haul from a truck in France and the second time this year that a HCV Mobile scanner has helped French customs find drugs smuggled by road.  In January 123 kilos of cocaine, also hidden in a truck, were seized.

The HCV Mobile is designed to quickly scan trucks and containers without the need to open them. High-quality images enable customs and police to spot anomalies or discrepancies and in this case the authorities were able to confirm the need for physical inspection. Such technology helps avoid unnecessary and time-consuming manual inspections, which can result in freight damage or loss.

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Smiths Detection www.smithsdetection.com offers advanced security solutions in civil and military markets worldwide, developing and making government-regulated technology products that identify explosives, chemical and biological agents, weapons, and contraband.  It is part of Smiths Group www.smiths.com, a global leader in applying advanced technologies for markets in threat and contraband detection, energy, medical devices, communications and engineered components.  Smiths Group employs around 22,000 people in more than 50 countries

Media contact:

Charlotte Breitwieser
T: +49 611 9412 189
charlotte.breitwieser@smiths-heimann.com 

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