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Astrophysics Inc.

Learn about our X-Ray Inspection System components - conveyor, inspection tunnel, generator, detection system, software, and more. Get detailed specifications and customization options.

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Astrophysics Inc.

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  1. Astrophysics Inc. Training Manual X-ray machine • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  2. X-Ray Inspection System Consists of: • Conveyor System • Objects requiring screening are placed on the conveyor system, which carry the objects into the inspection tunnel and then out of the x-ray system. • The conveyor may be composed of a belt or heavy duty metallic rollers. • Inspection tunnel • Shielded area where inspection objects are exposed to x-rays. • The Inspection tunnels are protected by lead curtains to prevent accidental X-ray exposure. • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  3. X-Ray Inspection System • X-ray generator • Emits an x-ray beam inside the inspection tunnel. • Depending on the XIS system, the x-ray generators fitted are either 90, 160, 180, 320, or the 450 kVp model. • Detection system • Measures and compares the transmission of High Energy and Low Energy x-rays through objects that are imaged. • The detection assembly is L-shaped in most cases. • The detector converts ionizing radiation to a corresponding electrical signal • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  4. X-Ray Inspection System • Operator control panel • Controls the operation of the x-ray machine. • Allows real-time image manipulation of scanned objects. • Computer interface / software • Interprets, presents, and stores the data acquired from the detection system after and object passes through the X-ray tunnel. • The computer is able to determine the approximate material composition from the gathered data. • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  5. • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  6. Features • General specifications • Imaging • Operating • Standard features • Optional accessories and features • Electrical specifications • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  7. General Specifications • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  8. Tunnel Opening • Astrophysics currently offers 10 tunnel size openings: • 53 cm x 35 cm • 58 cm x 78 cm • 60 cm x 40 cm • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  9. Tunnel Opening • 65 cm x 45 cm • 78 cm x 58 cm • 100 cm x 80 cm • 150 cm x 170 cm • 180 cm x 180 cm • 255 cm x 255 cm • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  10. Tunnel Opening • 100 cm x 100 cm • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  11. Mobile Systems • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  12. Custom Tunnel Opening • Astrophysics is willing to customize systems on demand to the needs of the client. • Clients can expect a quick turnaround for research, development, and fabrication of quality x-ray inspection systems. • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  13. Steel Penetration • Astrophysics XIS-6545 (180 kV) is the best system on the market today. • Steel Penetration: 39 mm typical, 35 mm guaranteed. 29 mm 31 mm 33 mm 35 mm 37 mm • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  14. Wire Sensitivity • Ability to detect thin wires – bomb trigger mechanisms • Astrophysics XIS-6545 (180 kV) is equally best on the market – guarantees detection of wires as thin as 40 AWG (American Wire Gauge) • Increasing gauge numbers equal decreasing wire diameters • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  15. Generator Voltage • Energy levels are measured in kV (kilovolts; 1 kilovolt = 1000 volts). • Astrophysics product line includes • 90 kV • 160 kV • 180 kV • 320 kV • 450 kV • 180 kV generator offers improved steel penetration – 39 mm typical, 35 mm guaranteed, with XIS-6545 • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  16. Conveyor Specifications • Faster conveyor speed = more throughput / more bags inspection • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  17. Imaging • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  18. Color Imaging • Definition of Atomic Number (Z-Number) • The atomic number uniquely identifies a chemical element • When an area of the scanned image is selected the XIS system will display the atomic number for that region • This option allows the operator to identify material groups and assess threat objects • The Atomic number displayed will be accurate within 0.2 counts • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  19. Material Discrimination • Separate objects based on their atomic number measurement (Z-Number) • 3-Colors: Z-Number; Color; Material Type • 0 – 10; Orange; • Organic, Low Inorganic • Ex: Wood, Oil, Paper, Alcohol • 10 – 17; Green; • High Inorganic, Light Metals • Ex: Glass, Aluminum, Silicon • 17 – 28+; Blue; • Heavy Metals, Dense Metals • Ex: Iron, Steel, Gold, Silver • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  20. Material Separation • Astrophysics is the only company that separate objects based on their atomic number measurement (Z-Number) in 6 colors • 6-Colors :Z-Number ; Color ; Material Type • 0 – 8 ; Brown ; Organic • Ex: Wood, Oil • 8 – 10 ; Orange ; Low Inorganic • Ex: Paper, Alcohol • 10 – 12 ; Yellow ; High Inorganic • Ex: Glass • 12 – 17 ; Green ; Light Metals • Ex: Aluminum, Silicon • 17 – 28 ; Blue ; Heavy Metals • Ex: Iron, Steel • 28+ ; Violet ; Dense Metals • Ex: Gold, Silver • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  21. 3 Color and 6 Color Comparison 17<Z<29 Z>17 Z<10.5 Z<8 Z<10.5 12<Z<17 10<Z<10.5 10.5<Z<17 • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  22. 3 Color and 6 Color Comparison II • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  23. Picture Perfect • Analyzes and normalizes an image so all areas of the scanned image are visible to the operator • When activated, an image containing multiple layered objects will become very clear for identification • Can only be used when conveyor belt is stopped • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  24. Black and White, Reverse Black and White • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  25. Pseudo Color • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  26. Organic and Inorganic Imaging • The XIS system is capable of discriminating between organic and inorganic materials as measured by the ASTM F792-88 Test Piece – Test #7 • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  27. Atomic Number Measurement • When an area of the scanned image is selected the XIS system will display the atomic number for that region • This option allows the operator to identify material groups and assess threat objects • The Atomic number displayed will be accurate within 0.2 counts • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  28. Edge Enhancement imaging • This option instantly enhances the outline and shape of each individual item in the screened image • Helps operators have an easier time assessing threats • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  29. High Penetration • Increases the penetration level to maximum for immediate clarification in dense objects • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  30. Geometric Image Distortion Correction • XIS on-board PC automatically performs geometric correction to prevent image skewing during the scanning process • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  31. Geometric Correction Examples • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  32. Image Annotation • Allows operator to draw a frame around a suspect area of a scanned image and enter three alphanumeric letters for references • Operator can save the image for later review, or transmit the image to a supervisor workstation for secondary review • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  33. Real Time Image Manipulation • All image manipulation occurs in real time • Operator can change color modes, Intensity levels, Zoom in Zoom out, change to Edge Enhancement mode and change to High Penetration mode • Without stopping the conveyor belt • Independent of each monitor • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  34. Contrast Sensitivity • Contrast is the difference in visual properties that makes an object (or its representation in an image) distinguishable from other objects and the background (1) • Operators can adjust the contrast and penetration power of the XIS System at the push of the button to either lighten or darken an area for improved image assessment (1) Source: Wikipedia • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  35. Image 1.0 mm separation • Most XIS Systems allow us to see horizontal and vertical lines as small as 1.0 mm, guaranteed • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  36. Zoom • Enlarges the picture for better visibility • XIS enlarges the view 2x to 32x, with no picture distortion up to 8x • Continuous Zoom will be available shortly • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  37. Non-pixel Distortion in Zoom • Enlarging a picture with the XIS system will not affect it’s clarity or definition • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  38. Nine Quadrant Zoom • Press numbers on numeric pad to zoom image in the corresponding quadrant of the screen • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  39. Image Size • More lines per picture = clearer picture (266 lines/sec. displayed). Note: we gather 800 lines/sec. but due to limited PC supply we are only able to display 266 lines/sec. at this time) • XIS has the highest number of lines per picture for better visibility and identification • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  40. Centered Image • The XIS system automatically center all images scanned regardless of their location during the screening process • The centering function ensures that there are no corner cut-offs or image clipping • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  41. Image Review • The XIS System permits operators to review the last 100 images scanned • The operator may pick up any one of the images that were scanned, and then either move forward or backward from that point • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  42. Image Retrieval • The XIS System allows the operators to review any images based on: • Name of operator • Time / date of images • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  43. Operating • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  44. Operating System • Windows – XP Professional • User Friendly • Widely Recognized • Network Capable • USB Ready • Ease of operation • Accessibility of parts • Low maintenance • Compatible with most hardware and software • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  45. Operating System • Processor – Intel Core II Duo 3.0 Ghz. • Memory – 2 GB RAM • Storage – 160 GB HDD • Video Card – 256 MB (Digital Display) • Backup – Uninterruptible Power Supply (20 min) • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  46. Monitor • Most XIS Systems are supplied with 19” LCD monitors as a standard feature • For better visibility • For better contrast • 24” LCD monitors are standard on XIS-1517, XIS-1818, XIS-Trailer, XIS-Minivan and XIS-Van • 24” Wide-screen LCD monitors are also available as upgrades • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  47. 24” Monitor • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com • • 24” Wide-screen LCD monitor’s advantages are: • Displays image for 7.5 sec. (European requirements are a minimum of 5 sec.) • Operators can view actual, past and next images all at the same time, on the same screen

  48. Two 19” Monitors • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com • • Two 19” Wide-screen LCD monitors’ advantages are: • One B&W image • One Color image • Separate manipulation of each image

  49. USB 2.0 • Allows high speed data transfer • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

  50. USB Memory Stick Compatibility • Allows for Transfer of Images • Upgrade Software Package • 21481 Ferrero Parkway • City of Industry • California • 91789 • USA • • PH: 909-598-5488 • FX: 909-598-5546 • sales@astrophysicsinc.com • www.astrophysicsinc.com •

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