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XIS Training Seminar

XIS Training Seminar. Introduction. Text. Astrophysics Inc, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of x-ray inspection equipment for baggage screening in security applications. Headquartered in Southern California, USA.

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XIS Training Seminar

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  1. XIS Training Seminar

  2. Introduction Text Astrophysics Inc, a leading designer, developer and manufacturer of x-ray inspection equipment for baggage screening in security applications. Headquartered in Southern California, USA. Supplying screening equipment in North & South America, Europe, Africa, Asia, Middle East and Australia.

  3. Astrophysics Management President & CTO: Francois Zayek • 24 years experience in instrumentation • VP of Research and Development and VP of Engineering for L3 Corp. (1995-2000) • Director of Research a Development of Bio-Imaging Research (1987-1995) • Consultant for Toshiba medical • Designed and developed new instrumentation based on x-ray backscatter for "Underground Mine Detection"

  4. Astrophysics Management VP of Sales & Marketing: Phillip Wascher • Began his career in security equipment sales with Motorola C&E in Southern California in 1975 • Joined Philips Electronic Instruments in 1980 where he began his career in selling security screening systems to the aviation industry • Involved with the introduction of TIP, dual view 450 kV X-ray systems for air cargo, and networking checkpoints in US airports • Graduate of the University of Colorado in Business Administration and a member of ASIS

  5. Astrophysics Management VP Engineering Operations: Michel Kamel • Co-Founder & Director, Space Launch Corporation • Served as Chief Technical Officer, and subsequently as the COO and CFO of Space Launch Corporation • Senior Scientist, Technanogy LLC • Has published and presented his results at more than a dozen national and international conferences and workshops • Ph.D in mechanical engineering from Stanford University • Co-founder of three non-profit organizations

  6. Service Department Staff • Michel Kamel- Head • Tomas Frausto- B.S. in Computer Engineering from DeVry University • Alberto Garcia- Degree in Electro-Mechanical Engineering from Instituto Technologico, MX • Rogelio Andrade B.S. in Computer Engineering from DeVry University

  7. Astrophysics Product Line

  8. Astrophysics Product Line

  9. Astrophysics Product Line

  10. Astrophysics Product Line

  11. XIS Optional Features

  12. XIS System Description • PC based dual energy x-ray imaging system • Definition • Dual Energy Imaging: XIS measures and compares the transmission of high energy (high frequency) and low energy (low frequency) x-rays through items scanned. Material composition is then determined based on this comparison. • Allows for fast and accurate unobtrusive inspection

  13. X-Ray Safety Radiation Quantities and Units • Absorbed Dose- (rad) mean energy imparted to matter by ionizing radiation per unit mass • Dose Equivalent- (H, rem) quantity used for radiation protection purposes. Product of absorbed dose (in rad) and modifying factor • Quality Factor- (QF) modifying factor used to determine dose equivalent

  14. X-Ray Safety Quality Factor based on radiation type Example: Consider an absorbed dose of 0.1 rad from 2MeV neutrons. The dose equivalent is H = (Dose in rads)(QF) H = (0.1)(10) H = 1 rem

  15. X-Ray Safety Annual Dosage Limit for Occupationally Exposed Personnel* * “Basic Radiation Protection Criteria.” National Council on Radiation Protection and Measurements (NCRP) Report No. 39

  16. X-Ray Safety Astrophysics XIS typical radiation leakage 0.1 mR/hr

  17. X-Ray Safety Features • Lead shielded construction • Minimizes radiation leakage • Lead fabric curtains • Block scattered radiation from exiting tunnel • Interlock switches • Cuts power to x-ray generator and conveyor belt when access panel is opened or removed • Emergency Stop switches • Cuts power to x-ray generator and conveyor belt when depressed • KNOWLEDGEABLE AND EDUCATED OPERATOR

  18. X-Ray Safety Precautions • Do … • Connect XIS to grounded outlet • Clear tunnel of any items before XIS is powered up • Keep all access panels closed during normal operation • Keep fingers away from conveyor belt edges and end rollers • Do NOT … • Operate XIS when curtains are torn or missing • Insert any part of the body into the tunnel when x-rays are energized • Allow entry of open liquid containers into tunnel • Allow any persons to sit or ride on conveyor bed

  19. X-Ray Safety Regulation Compliance • XIS is recognized by U.S. FDA as a cabinet x-ray device • Complies with • U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Department of Health and Human Services, Center for Devices and Radiological Health, Code of Federal Regulations Title 21 Parts 1020.40, Radiological Health Standards for Cabinet X-Ray Systems • U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, Code of Federal Regulations Title 14 Parts 108.17, Use of X-ray Systems. • U.S. Federal Aviation Administration, Code of Federal Regulations Title 14. Parts 129.26, Use of X-ray Systems.

  20. X-Ray Safety Regulation Compliance • Local Regulatory Compliance • Some jurisdictions require registration of x-ray equipment PRIOR to use • Some jurisdictions require initial and annual radiation surveys • Some jurisdictions require employees to wear personal dosimeters to measure exposure to ionizing radiation • Check local and federal regulations

  21. Using Astrophysics XIS Four phases of operation • System Startup • Login • X-Ray Screening • System Shutdown

  22. X-Keys Operator Console

  23. PC Keystrokes

  24. XIS Startup Procedures • System Startup Procedures • Insert key into key-switch • Turn key-switch from vertical “OFF” position to horizontal “ON” position • Wait for “Please Log In” screen (approx. 2 min.)

  25. XIS Operator Log In

  26. System Ready Screen

  27. Screen Coloration

  28. Image Adjustment Button Operation Operator Console Image Adjustment Button Operation When The Conveyor Belt Has STOPPED

  29. Image Adjustment Button Operation Operator Console Image Adjustment Button Operation When The Conveyor Belt is Running

  30. Imaging Function Definitions • Org function: Highlights organic material and de-emphasizes inorganic material • In-Org function: Highlights inorganic material and de-emphasizes organic material • Contrast Adjustment function: Used as a guide to determine object density. Dense objects are displayed in dark tones; less dense in lighter tones. • B/W function: Displays image in standard black and white mode • Rev function: Inverts standard black and white image • Pseudo function: Applies coloration to black and white image • Atom function: Gives the z-number (atomic number) of suspicious objects

  31. XIS Training Seminar

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