Smiths Detection HI-SCAN 6040aTiX secures French certification for LEDS
The system is already approved by the European Civil Aviation Conference according to EU Standard 2 Type C and EU EDS Standard 2, and by the US Transportation Security Administration for checkpoints.
The 6040aTiX is the latest in a wide range of Smiths Detection products to achieve the STAC LEDS certification. These include the Responder BLS, the HI-SCAN 7555aTiX as well as the HI-SCAN 6040i and HI-SCAN 6046si in conjunction with the Threat Identification Module (TIM) upgrade. They are all designed to detect threat liquids and comply with the European LEDS standards, effective from 31 January 2014, which will partially relax the liquid ban for cabin baggage.
STAC is attached to the Air Transport Directorate of the French Ministry in charge of transport, and provides assistance to the country’s Ministry of Defense. It provides airports with technical expertise and support and is focused on airport infrastructure and equipment, air navigation, environment, air transport safety, and transport security.
Hans Zirwes, vice president International Sales for Smiths Detection, said: “The STAC certification, highly regarded internationally, is yet another achievement for 6040aTiX, confirming its high quality standard. In combination with the other LEDS-approved Smiths Detection products we can offer tailor-made solutions for the different individual requirements of our customers.“
Smiths Detection’s 6040aTiX has more than 2,000 installations worldwide where customers require a scanner for automatic explosives and liquid detection in carry-on-baggage. Combining large tunnel size and high-resolution image quality with a multi-view system, it is designed to meet current and future requirements for threat detection, it is designed to help simplify and accelerate airport security operations.
