Safety Screening Systems

LS 237

The LS 237 is a large X-ray security screening system with a tunnel opening of 1000 mm (39.4") wide by 800 mm (31.5") high. The system can accommodate out-of-guage luggage, parcels and boxes typical of checked baggage at an airport. The LS 237 is particularly well suited for airports, customs facilities and transportation operations where high speed processing of large luggage and other items is required.

The advanced LS 237/V is a PC based system that incorporates the latest technology featuring an enhanced modular design. This system seamlessly incorporates advanced computer options including Threat Image Projection (TIP), Operator Assist (OA) and Image Archiving (IA).

As part of the L-3 Security and Detection Systems' family of products, the LS 237 shares in more than 25 years of experience in the manufacture of X-ray security products. With more than 18,000 units in the field worldwide and an extensive service organization to support them, Security and Detection Systems is clearly the world’s leading supplier of X-ray security products.

Features

LS 237/III

Dual 17" Color Monitors
1.0 m Entry/Exit Conveyor
Remote Console Controls

Standard Features:

Variable Gamma
Pseudo Color
Automatic Threat Alert*
Zoom 2X and 4X
Edge Trace
High Penetration
Reverse Monochrome
Suspicious Luggage Alert*
Area Threshold Alert*
E-scan Material Discrimination
Organic Stripping
Inorganic Stripping
Heavy Duty Belt

Optional Features:

1.7 m Entry/Exit Conveyors
2.5 m Inclined Entry/1.0 m Exit conveyor
1.0 m & 2.0 m Roller Tables
Voltage Stabilizer
CE Compliance Kit

LS 237/V

All Standard Features of the LS 237/III
Advanced Options Computer

Optional Applications:

Threat Image Projection (TIP)
Operator Assist (OA)
Image Archiving (IA)

Technical Specifications


General:
Tunnel Opening: 1000 mm (39.4") W x 800 mm (31.5") H
Conveyor Belt height: 548 mm (25.5")
Power Requirements: 115-120 VAC, 60 Hz (15 amp max), 230-240 VAC, 50 Hz (10 amp max)
Conveyor Speed: 0.23 m per sec (45 feet per min) @60 Hz, 0.18 m per sec (36 feet per min) @50 Hz
Conveyor Capacity: 136 kg (300 lb)


X-Ray:
Voltage: 160kVp constant potential tube
Duty Cycle: 100%
Cooling: sealed oil bath
Beam Orientation: vertically upward
X-ray Sensor: 1600 E-Scan ® photo diodes in folded array (L-shaped) configuration
Dose per inspection: 0.1mR typical


Physical Specifications:
Weight (Uncrated): approx 1227 kg (2700 lb)
Weight (Crated): approx 1409 kg (3100 lb)
Construction: steel frame on casters


Environmental:
Operating Temperature: 0°C to 40°C
Storage Temperature: -20°C to 50°C
Humidity: 95% non-condensing
Airborne Noise Level: <70dB (A)


LS 237/III:
Resolution: 36 AWG guaranteed, 38 AWG typical
Penetration: 27 mm steel guaranteed, 29 mm typical
Contrast Sensitivity: at least 22 levels visible using a step wedge
Digital Memory: 1024 x 1024 x 16
Video Display: two 17" SVGA high resolution, low radiation, ergonomic, flicker free displays

LS 237/V:

Resolution: 36 AWG guaranteed, 38 AWG typical

Penetration: 27 mm steel guaranteed, 29 mm typical

Contrast Sensitivity: at least 24 levels visible using a step wedge

Video Display: two 17" SVGA high resolution, low radiation, ergonomic, flicker free displays

Computer Specifications (Minimum):

Processor: Intel Pentium ™ III, 500MHz

System Memory: 128 MB Ram

Display: 24 Bit-True Color (16.7 Million Colors)

Hard Disk: 9 GB High Speed SCSI Disk Storage

Additional Drive: Internal Zip ™ Drive

Radiation Safety:

All Security and Detection Systems' X-ray systems are certified to be in full compliance with all radiation safety requirements and external emissions limits as specified in the United States Code of Federal Regulations, Title 21, Section 1020.40 (21CFR1020.40) that apply to our products. Typical leakage radiation is less than 0.1 mR/hr compared to maximum of 0.5 mR/hr permitted by the Federal Standard.

Operational Standards:

Complies with published International Standards including the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Standards, "Use of X-Ray Systems" (Federal Standards 14 CFR 108.17 and 14 CFR 129.26).

Film Safety:

Guaranteed for high speed films up to ISO 1600.

Design Policy:

Security and Detection Systems reserves the right to change specifications in the course of continuous improvement. Specifications are provided for reference only and actual equipment may differ slightly from the description given. Typical dimensions are within +/- 5% of nominal values.

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