USER’S MANUAL

FOR
X‐RAY BAGGAGE SCANNER

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Index

Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION ......................................................................................................................... 4

1.1. Safety Warning Signs.......................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. Safety Precautions ............................................................................................................................. 5
Chapter 2 – EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION ........................................................................................................ 6
2.1. Scanning Body .................................................................................................................................... 6
2.2. Operating Keyboard ........................................................................................................................... 8
Chapter 3 – X‐RAY MACHINE BASIC OPERATION ........................................................................................ 11
3.1. X‐Ray Machine Inspection................................................................................................................ 11
3.2. Turning the X‐Ray Machine On ........................................................................................................ 11
3.3. Operating Interface .......................................................................................................................... 12
3.4. Object Inspection ............................................................................................................................. 13
3.5. Power off .......................................................................................................................................... 14
Chapter 4 – IMAGE DISPLAY AND READING ............................................................................................... 15
4.1. Status Information Area ................................................................................................................... 15
4.2. Image Processing Functions Area .................................................................................................... 17
4.3. Operation Functions Area ................................................................................................................ 23
4.4. Menu and Image Navigation Area ................................................................................................... 23
Chapter 5 – MENU SETTINGS ...................................................................................................................... 24
5.1. Image Management ......................................................................................................................... 25
5.1.1 Sorting Images................................................................................................................................ 25
5.1.2. Image Selection ............................................................................................................................. 26
5.1.3. Exporting Images........................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.4. Opening an Image ......................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.5. Printing an Image .......................................................................................................................... 26
5.1.6. Training Mode ............................................................................................................................... 27
5.2. Operator Management .................................................................................................................... 27
5.2.1. Operator........................................................................................................................................ 28
5.2.2. Group ............................................................................................................................................ 28
5.2.3. Miscellaneous ............................................................................................................................... 29
5.2.4. Record ........................................................................................................................................... 30
5.3. TIP (Dangerous Goods Detection) .................................................................................................... 31
5.3.1. Image Library ................................................................................................................................ 31

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 5.3.2. Rule ............................................................................................................................................... 32
5.3.3. Record ........................................................................................................................................... 33
5.4. Diagnose........................................................................................................................................... 34
5.4.1. Detector ........................................................................................................................................ 34
5.4.2. X‐Ray Generator ............................................................................................................................ 35
5.4.3. Infrared Sensor.............................................................................................................................. 36
5.4.4. Control Keyboard .......................................................................................................................... 36
5.5. Settings............................................................................................................................................. 37
5.5.1. Key ................................................................................................................................................. 38
5.5.2. Display ........................................................................................................................................... 38
5.5.3. Scan ............................................................................................................................................... 39
5.5.4. Assist Check ................................................................................................................................... 40
5.5.4. Counter ......................................................................................................................................... 40
5.5.5. System ........................................................................................................................................... 41
5.6. About................................................................................................................................................ 41
Chapter 6 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................................... 42
Chapter 7 – TERMINOLOGY ........................................................................................................................ 43
Chapter 8 – TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT ........................................................................................ 44

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Chapter 1 – INTRODUCTION

Dual‐energy X‐Ray security inspection equipment is a new security inspection equipment

which makes use of the penetrating power of X‐Ray to implement the rapid inspection of the
packing baggage and goods. The equipment is equipped with the advanced X‐Ray image
detection system and combines the advantages of the efficient semiconductor detector, digital
image processing technology and computer image display to provide users with an efficient and
reliable high‐quality image processing system with the service function.
The equipment can store any number of high‐definition images, and has the reliable
automatic alarm function for the dangerous goods and drugs, operator training function,
dangerous goods insertion function (TIP), network extending and interconnection function,
automatic error check and maintenance function.

1.1. Safety Warning Signs

Sign
Pictogram Description Location
Number
Film safety and radiation
1 Tunnel access
danger signs

Instruction on how to
2 place objects for Tunnel access
scanning (flat not raised)
Instruction to raise the
Side panels bottom, both
3 unit using a forklift
sides
(heavy item)

4 High voltage warning sign Outside power connection

5 Ground terminal sign Internal equipment

6 X‐Ray source X‐Ray source or sensor box

Moving parts warning Both sides of the conveyor

7
sign belt

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 8 Do not insert your hand Front access tunnel

9 EMERGENCY Emergency stop sign Front and rear tunnel access

10 POWER Power light Front and rear tunnel access
11 X‐RAY X‐Ray in use light Front and rear tunnel access
12 ALARM Alarm light Front and rear tunnel access

1.2. Safety Precautions

Do not operate the X‐Ray machine without receiving training related to radiation
protection according to the local state and federal laws and regulations.
All operators must receive necessary training on how to operate the equipment.
Report the installation and operation of the X‐Ray machine to local authorities. It is the
client’s responsibility to acquire approval for system operation and to get operation approvals
from local authorities.
Check the radiation protection conditions of X‐Ray as recommended by manufacturer.
If the X‐Ray machine is not in operation for an extended time, allow the X‐Ray generator
to preheat according to the factory settings. This will guarantee the service life of the X‐Ray
generator.
Do not store the equipment in an environment that contains conductive dust or
chemicals.
Connect the unit to a professionally installed power source, according to the local
regulations.
For maintenance and repairs, contact a factory approved service company.
If any of the components (cables, belt, indicator lights, lead curtain, etc.) are damaged,
turn off the machine and contact a factory approved service company.
Do not open side panels.
When on, do not leave the machine unattended.
After the machine is powered on, do not insert any living body parts (hand, legs) or live
animals through the machine’s tunnel. This can result in body radiation and life threatening
situations.
When the conveyor belt is in use, the operator shall pay attention to objects placement,
to prevent them from blocking the access to the tunnel or falling from the conveyor belt.
Do not allow liquids from spilling over the conveyor belt or inside the tunnel. If such
situation occurs, turn the machine off and clean it immediately.
When the equipment is in operation, do not cover the vents of the access panel to ensure
that the heat dissipation inside the equipment internal is in good condition.
For the daily cleaning maintenance of the equipment, cut off the power.

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Chapter 2 – EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION

The X‐Ray machine has two major components. The first one is the scanning body that
contains the conveyor belt, X‐Ray, processing unit and power. The second one is the review
console that has the review monitor and the operation keyboard.

2.1. Scanning Body

See image below for details on the scanning body and the monitoring console. Depending
on the model, some of the features may or may not be available:

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Emergency Stop Button The emergency stop buttons are installed at top of the inlet and
outlet of the tunnel and on the operating keyboard (see section 2.2.
Operating Keyboard). When the button is pressed, the conveyor
belt and the x‐ray emission will stop immediately.
Note: the emergency stop button provided is latching, which
means, that in order to return to normal operation, the button
needs to be rotated according to the arrow on the button, about
30°.
Power Light The power lights are installed at top of the inlet and outlet of the
(Green) tunnel. They indicate the scanning body is turned on.
X‐Ray Light The X‐Ray lights are located at top of the inlet and outlet of the
(Red) tunnel, and on the operating keyboard (see section 2.2. Operating
Keyboard). This light indicates that the scanning body is emitting X‐
Ray (actively scanning objects).
Alarm Light The alarm lights are located at top of the inlet and outlet of the
(Yellow) tunnel. Alarms can be triggered when alarm function is enabled
(scanned objects contain suspected or impenetrable goods). The
display screen will box out the area and the light will go on at the
same time.
Lead Curtain The X‐Rays lead curtain block x‐ray from leaking outside the tunnel.
Note: If any part of the lead curtain is damaged or missing, turn off
the machine and call service support.
Conveyor Belt The conveyor belt transfers the objects through the X‐Ray tunnel.
Note: If the conveyor belt or any other component is damaged,
turn off the machine and call service support.
Review Console The monitor and the operating keyboard are located inside the
review console.
PC Mouse Depending on the unit model, this item is optional or standard. The
user can zoom in on the screen image by rolling the wheel on the
mouse.

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2.2. Operating Keyboard

The keyboard is used by the operator to turn on/off the conveyor belt, to view, replay
and to store images. For layout and button information, see image and table below:

7 1 2 3 4 5 6 11

8 9 10

The user has to insert the right key and to turn the system
on. The absence of the key will not allow the user to turn
on the machine when pressing the Start Button.
Rotate the switch clockwise to the “ON” position to
1 Key Switch
enable the next step (See Start Button below).
Rotate the switch counterclockwise to the “OFF”
positions. The workstation and the X‐Ray machine will
turn off.
When the Key Switch is in ON position, pressing the start
2 Start Button button will power the X‐Ray machine and will boot the
processing unit and turn on control lights.
Once the system is on, these light will indicate:
‐ Power ON;
3 Status Lights ‐ Communication between processing unit and
control keyboard;
‐ System status;

4 X‐Ray Light This is on when an object is scanned (X‐Rays are emitted).

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 When the button is pressed, the conveyor belt and the x‐
ray emission will stop immediately.
Emergency Note: The emergency stop button is latching, which
5
Button means, that in order to return to normal operation,
rotated it about 30°, according to the arrow on the
button.
6 Image Processing Buttons
This button allows the user to switch between color and
Color/BW Image
B/W images.
This button allows the user to enable or disable the
Organics Sieving
organics sieving image function

This button allows the user to enable or disable the

Inorganic Sieving
inorganic sieving image function

Invert This button allows the user to invert image colors.

Super
This button allows the user to enhance image quality.
Enhancement
This button allows the user to increase the X‐Ray
High Penetrating
penetrating power for objects that require more
Power
attention.
When an image is in full screen mode, impenetrable areas
Sign Alarm will be highlighted in purple red by pressing this button.
Pressing the button again will restore the image.
Z789 Suspicious
This button allows the user to enhance certain suspicious
Organics
organics.
Enhancement
When in full screen mode, pressing this button allows the
Optimal Screen user to restore a zoomed in image to 1:1 ratio and to
center it.

Function Switch NOT ENABLED

These buttons allow the user to zoom in (from x1 to x64)

Zoom In/Out or zoom out. For the rate of magnification, see the
bottom of the screed.
Variable This button allows the user to adjust the image variable
Absorption Rate absorption rate.

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7 Function Keys
When not in energy savings mode, the conveyor belt runs
continuously. When the button is pressed, the conveyor
belt will stop after 15 seconds if there are no objects
Energy‐saving
detected on the conveyor belt.
NOTE: This button functions only for units that have
energy‐savings sensor module installed.

Menu This button allows the user to enter the system menu.

Exit This button allows the user to exit the system menu.

This button allows the user to access the image

Image
management dialog box. Press the Menu button and then
Management
the Image Management button.
For setting the function buttons, see section 4.3. Default
configuration is:
Custom
8 F1 – Super Enhancement
Functions
F2 – Local Enhancement
F3 – Image Invert
9 Conveyor Control
This button allows the user to set the conveyor belt to
Forward
move forward
Stop This button allows the user to stop the conveyor belt
This button allows the user to set the conveyor belt to
Back
move backward
This area allows the user to move the mouse cursor and
10 Mouse Pad
use the left and right mouse buttons.
When an image is in 1:1 scale, left and right arrows allow
Direction the user to call back historical images.
11
Navigation When magnifying an image, the arrows allow the
operator to move the image up, down, left and right.

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Chapter 3 – X‐RAY MACHINE BASIC OPERATION
Do not operate the machine without reading these operating instructions first.

3.1. X‐Ray Machine Inspection

Before turning the machine on, confirm power requirements (110Vac or 220Vac) and
inspect whether the power cable is properly connected. Make sure the equipment is properly
grounded. If the machine is equipped with a network interface, check the network cable is
connected to the machine. See image below:

Check all emergency buttons on both the scanning unit and the operating keyboard. If
any of them is pressed, rotate it clockwise to reset it. Note: If any of the cables are damaged and
the insulation is scratched, or the emergency buttons are not resetting, do not turn the
machine on and contact service support.
Check the lead curtains at both tunnel entry and exit sides. The curtains should not have
obvious gaps or damage. Note: If gaps or damages are noticed do not turn the machine on, and
contact service support.
Check the conveyor belt for any cracks or damages. Note: If the belt shows signs of
cracks, damages or it is misaligned, do not turn the machine on, and contact service support.
Check the inside of the tunnel for left behind objects. If any, remove and notify the
supervisor.

3.2. Turning the X‐Ray Machine On

Insert the key into the key switch of the control keyboard and rotate it clockwise 90° to
the “ON” position. Press and hold the power button for about 1 second until the power light
turns on. Wait for the processing unit to boot.

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3.3. Operating Interface

The system will automatically login as the default user. Note: If the system administrator
disabled the automatic login function, then use the provided user name and password to login.
The user can control the X‐Ray machine using the buttons from the operation keyboard
or using the soft buttons displayed on the monitor, by using the keypad mouse (or the regular
mouse if the monitoring console is equipped with one).
Note: Going forward, in this manual, the first button to be shown will be the soft button
(on the screen). The second button to be displayed is the hard button on the operating
keyboard. For example, on the image below, the operator can acknowledge the command by

pressing the soft button or the hard button: or .

After login, the software will display a “Clear the Channel” warning sign. The operator can
move the conveyor belt using the left/right soft buttons or the keypad left/right buttons:

/ soft buttons

operating keypad buttons

Use the stop buttons once the tunnel is cleared: or .

Once everything is clear, press the OK buttons: or .

If the machine is not in use for more than 24 hours, the X‐Ray generator needs to pre‐
heat when the machine is turned on. The image below will be displayed when entering the main
interface. Wait for 1 to 20 minutes for the X‐Ray generator to pre‐heat.

The preheat mode helps to extend the lifetime of the X‐Ray generator. For an estimated
waiting period, see the table below:

If the machine is not on for 1 to 3 days Preheat time: 3 minutes

If the machine is not on for 3 to 30 days Preheat time: 6 minutes
If the machine is not on for 30 to 90 days Preheat time: 12 minutes
If the machine is not on for more than 90 days Preheat time: up to 60 minutes

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 Once preheat is complete, the system main interface will be displayed; see image below:

3.4. Object Inspection

Place the object on the conveyor belt, at the tunnel entry (follow placement warning
sign).
Notes:
‐ Place light, thin, dirty and damaged objects in appropriate plastic container for
inspection.
‐ Do not extend hands or any other body parts behind the lead curtain, inside the
tunnel.
‐ Do not scan live animals.
‐ If objects accumulate at the exit of the tunnel, press the emergency stop button and
clear the belt.

Click the move buttons ( / or ) to run the conveyor belt forward

and backward, as necessary. When the objects are scanned, the X‐Ray lights will turn on (on both
the unit and the keyboard) and an image will display on the screen:

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 Note: In default mode the operator can scan object only when the conveyor belt moves

forward. If Bi‐directional Scanning function is enabled, the operator can use / or

to scan objects when the conveyor belt moves backward.

Once the object image appears on the screen, the operator can click on the function keys
to better identify and judge the objects.

When the object arrives at the tunnel exit, press the conveyor belt stop button ( )
and remove the object. The operator can proceed to the next object inspection.

3.5. Power off

Check conveyor belt and tunnel for any left behind object. If any, remove it and notify the
supervisor.

Press the stop button ( or ) and rotate the key switch counterclockwise to
OFF position. The system will power off automatically.
Notes:
‐ Do not disconnect the power until all lights are off.
‐ Wait for 60 seconds before starting the machine again.
Remove the key from the key switch and store it according to the rules.

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Chapter 4 – IMAGE DISPLAY AND READING
See image below for the monitor view of the operating interface:

Image Display Area

Status Image Operation Menu and

Information Processing Functions Image
Functions Navigation

4.1. Status Information Area

There are three groups of users: sys (system

Current user administrator), mt (maintenance) and usr (general user).
group For the initial startup, the system will login as “usr”.
Change the user using the menu options.
Magnification This area displays the current magnification rate, which
rate can vary from x1 to x64.

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 The equipment can display a number of six status
reports: waiting, ready, preparing, scanning, paused and
fault.
Ready – system started normally and conveyor belt is not
running.
Preparing – object is on the conveyor belt and is moving
Equipment towards the tunnel. X‐Ray light turns on.
status Scanning – object moves in the scanning area, inside the
tunnel.
Paused – the object is in scanning area, but the operator
reverses or stops the conveyor belt.
Waiting – the object clears the scanning area.
Fault – typically when the emergency button is triggered,
or another fault appears with the system.
Uni‐DIR – scan objects when conveyor belt moves
Scanning forward only.
mode Bi‐DIR – scan object when conveyor belt moves either
forward or backward.
This area displays the number of objects scanned by the
Counter
operator
When “Assist Check / Display Identification tags” is set to
“Hide”, no markers will be displayed. If it is set to
Automatic “Show”, then the following markers are displayed:
sensor switch Red marker – objects difficult to penetrate
Yellow marker – suspected explosives
Green marker – suspected drugs
TIP function Displays the status of the TIP function, either ON or OFF
Forced scan Display the status of the forced scan, either ON or OFF
System time Display system time
Display current system status. Certain codes are available
for easy fault identification:
[100] Failure to communicate with the master controller.
[101] Power switch of master controller triggered.
System status
[102] Emergency button triggered.
[103] Micro‐switch for L‐type box triggered.
[104] Micro‐switch for side cover plate triggered.
[105] Acquisition system fault.

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4.2. Image Processing Functions Area

Images shown on the display monitor can be manipulated using the operating keyboard
or the soft buttons shown below:

The software displays the image with four types of colors according to a category:
orange for the organic matter, blue for inorganic matter, green for mixed and black (or red) for
objects with uncertain properties (or hard to penetrate). See below various options

BW
Color Image / Black and White Image Select BW to remove colors from the image.

Select LE when an object is hidden behind

LE Local Enhancement another one or it has uncertain material
properties.

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HP Enhancement of High Penetrating
This selection modifies the image contrast.
Power

Enhancement of Low Penetrating This selection improves the contrast of the

LP
Power darker areas (low penetration)

GE This selection displays objects hidden behind

Super Enhancement
thick objects.

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 This selection turns grey all organic material,
OS Organics Exclusion allowing the operator to see the inorganic
material (guns, knives, cans, etc.).

MS This selection turns grey all inorganic material,

Inorganic Exclusion allowing the operator to see the organic
material (drugs, explosives, etc.).

RS This selection allows the operator to highlight

Negative
less X‐Ray absorbent objects, like metal wire.

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 This selection allows the operator to brighten
BR Brightening
the image

This selection allows the operator to darken the

DK Darkening
image.

This selection allows the operator to darken the

GS Grey Level Scan
brighter areas and to brighten the darker areas.

Use the operating keyboard to process images, as detailed below:

These buttons allow the operator to

enlarge an image up to x64 its original
size. This action can also be accomplished
Image Magnification
by using the mouse wheel. Select the
middle button to bring the image to its
original size.

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 When an image is magnified, the arrows
allow the operator to move the image up,
down, left and right.

This selection allows the operator better

identify objects. The combination of PC and HP
function is suitable for the view of high‐density
PC Pseudo‐Color Processing
objects. The combination of the PC and RS
function is suitable for the view of the thin
objects (like wires)

This button allows the operator to highlight

certain objects based on their atomic number.
Suspicious Organics Enhancement
7 – water, plastic explosives
Z7 / Z8 / Z9
8 – impure drugs or explosives
9 – pure drugs

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 This command allows the system to
automatically highlight the areas that contain
Alarm Sign Box of Suspicious
suspicious items (red, yellow and green), and to
Organics
turn the alarm light on for the security
personnel.

This button allows the operator to sharpen the

EE Edge Enhancement
original image.

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4.3. Operation Functions Area

This area contains shortcut keys (F1 – Super Enhancement, F2 – Local Enhancement, F3 –
Negative), conveyor belt commands (forward, stop and back) and image commands (previous
and next

The function buttons can be customized. Default configuration is:

F1 – Super Enhancement
F2 – Local Enhancement
F3 – Image Invert

These buttons allow the operator to use the mouse to move or stop
the conveyor belt. The same commands can be done using the
keyboard buttons:

These buttons allow the operator to navigate through images

(previous and next).

4.4. Menu and Image Navigation Area

This area allows the user to enter the settings menu, to calibrate the machine and to
preview images.

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 Click on the Menu soft button (or the keypad button ). There are three access levels:
system administrator (sys), maintenance (mt) and operations (usr).
Click on the Calibrate soft button to calibrate the equipment performance. After the
operation is complete, the results are indicated on the result status bar of the information area.

refers to the normal scan state or the corresponding setting state. Click “Menu”

button to enter the menu interface, and press the button again to switch between

, and . When entering the training mode, will be

displayed on this location.
The image navigation are allows the operator to see the object from the main image in
the object line context.

Chapter 5 – MENU SETTINGS

In order to access the menu setting, press on the on the control keyboard.
Depending on the access level, the sub‐menu has different options, see image below:

System Administrator Maintenance Operations

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 To access the appropriate menu, logoff and then log in using the approved username and
password.

5.1. Image Management

This option allows the user to enter the image management menu, see image below:

5.1.1 Sorting Images

On the bottom menu, select the third button: “Category 3”. This will enable the
operator to sort images by category and time.

Category ‐ Automatically saved ‐ image files recorded and saved in the scanning process
‐ Sample – images built‐in the equipment
Time This option includes multiple time choices: “Current session”, “Today”,
“Yesterday”, “The day before yesterday” and “All”

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5.1.2. Image Selection

Select the corresponding images in the automatically saved list by clicking the "Select
All" button, "Deselect" button or a single click of the mouse applied on the image file. When an
image is selected, as shown in the image below, the following information becomes available:
scanning date and time, user and picture number.

5.1.3. Exporting Images

Insert a memory device (such as a USB stick) and choose the images to be exported. Click
the "Export" button and select desired format types for exporting the image (XF, PNG, BMP, JPEG,
TIFF, GIF):

5.1.4. Opening an Image

Select the image and click“0pen” button to preview and to process the image.

5.1.5. Printing an Image

If the equipment is equipped with a printer, then you can click “Print” button to print
the selected image(s)

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5.1.6. Training Mode

Click “Train” button and a pop up screen will confirm the system is in training mode:

Press and on the keyboard, the system will enter the operator’s training
mode. End the training mode by selecting “Menu” and then “Finish Training”:

5.2. Operator Management

This option allows the system administrator to manage users and groups. As seen below,
there are four tabs: Operator, Group Miscellaneous and Record:

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5.2.1. Operator

This option allows the system administrator to add, edit and remove users. Fill in user
name, assign a group and then click “Reset PWD”. Allow the user to input password.
This selection also allows the administrator o Edit or Delete any users:

5.2.2. Group

The group list has three permission groups: administrator, maintenance and operation;
the privilege list shows all the permissions of this group:

Click "Add" button to add a new group and to assign privileges (system settings, image
management, TIP, system diagnosis, operator management), and then click "OK" button.

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 Click "Edit" button to modify the name, description and permission of the group; and
click the "Delete" button to delete a group:

5.2.3. Miscellaneous

Set up “Automatically Log in the System” and “0perator Automatically Log in”. The default
settings are “Enabled” and “usr”,

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5.2.4. Record

This option allows the administrator to see and export logs containing operator user
name, login and log‐out time spent and counter.

Click the "Export" button to select the exporting location (local or external memory
device), and also click "Create Directory" button and enter the name of the new directory (to
save the log):

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5.3. TIP (Dangerous Goods Detection)

The administrator can automatically insert images of dangerous objects into the scanner
memory, which will trigger and alarm once a matching object is detected during a regular scan.
The TIP menu has three tabs: Image Library, Rule and Record:

5.3.1. Image Library

The image library lists the image folders of dangerous goods to be inserted "knife",
"knife2" and so on. Open the pull‐down menu of the corresponding file and choose the
corresponding files to preview the image content.

Import allows the user to import typical images

Delete allows the user to delete images
Name allows the user to name the images
Ratio allows the user to change the image ration zise

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5.3.2. Rule

This menu allows the administrator to enable rules for images

Enable It refers to the enabled state of TIP, and you can choose "yes/no". If you
select yes", the TIP is ON and at the same time, the information area on
the application software interface displays: "TIP: ON"; if you select "no",
the TIP is OFF and at the same time, the information area on the
application software interface also displays: "TIP: OFF". In addition only
in the condition of "TIP; ON", the settings below are valid.
Insertion interval It refers to that how many parcels one dangerous product is inserted.
The range is the value of multiples of 5: 5‐100, and the insertion is
random.
Floating Range It refers to the floating range of the insertion position for the TIP plc. and
can be set to the value of multiples of 5 by 0% ~100%.
Time to It refers to the time from the appearance to disappearance of the TIP
Recognize when images, if in case of insert the TIP image while the scanning images are
Keep Moving moving (i.e., you can recognize the TIP image in this period of time).
During this period, if the tester or the user presses the functional
shortcut "Recognize TIP" (a functional shortcut can be set to "Identify
TIP" on the system setting, as shown in Section6.6), then the interface
will pop up the prompt: “Has Recognize TIPxxx”; if no action is applied
to" Recognize TIP" shortcut in this period, the interface will pop up the
prompt:” Fail to Recognize TIPxxx”, as shown in the settings above.
When TIP images are inserted, you can press "Recognize TIP" functional
shortcut within 4 seconds, then the interface will pop up the prompt:
“Has Recognize TIPxxx”; if no action is applied to" Recognize TIP"
shortcut within4 seconds, the interface will pop up the prompt: “Fail to
Recognize TIPxxx”. 4 seconds later, the TIP pic. will disappear
automatically, and it can reappear only in the training mode

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 Time to It refers to the time from the appearance to disappearance of the TIP pic,
Recognize when while the scanning images are static. The principle and process are as the
Keep Still same with moving state.

5.3.3. Record

This option allows the administrator to see and export logs.

Click the "Export" button to select the exporting location (local or external memory
device), and also click "Create Directory" button and enter the name of the new directory (to
save the log):

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5.4. Diagnose

This option allows the administrator to diagnose the equipment performance.

5.4.1. Detector

Detector diagnosis module can display the gray level data curve of the sensor array and
you can press “Start Emit” and “Stop Emit” to observe the gray level of the curve to check
whether the detector is in good condition and whether the position of the detector board is in
the appropriate position.
”Start Emit" button – the X‐ray begins to emit and the curve rises;
"Stop Emit" button – the X‐ray stops emitting, the curve falls back.
"Forward", "Stop" and "Backward" button to test the "Forward", "Stop" and Reverse"
operations of the conveyor belt.
"Close" button – exit from the equipment diagnosis menu.

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 Curve Judgement Criterion:
‐ Different devices are equipped with different number of the detection plates and the
number of sensing points differs.
‐ The gray level of the curve should be between 25,000 and 55,000 and the whole
curve presents an arc with a hollow center.

5.4.2. X‐Ray Generator

The diagnosis module can show whether the voltage and current are normal under the
condition of the normal emission of rays to make a preliminary judgment of X‐ray generator:

”Start Emit" button – the X‐ray begins to emit and the system displays the normal voltage
and current.
"Stop Emit" button – the X‐ray stops emitting. The specific voltage and current settings
vary with the equipment model.
"Forward", "Stop" and "Backward" button to test the "Forward", "Stop" and Reverse"
operations of the conveyor belt.
"Close" button – exit from the equipment diagnosis menu.

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5.4.3. Infrared Sensor

The "infrared sensor” diagnosis module is used to diagnose whether two pairs of infrared
sensors are activated at entrances and exits.
Test Method 1: Place an opaque object at the entrance to keep off the ray of infrared
sensors, then Port A will output a high‐level square wave; the longer the blocking time is, the
wider the square wave will be. This shows the Port A operation is normal. Test Port B in the same
way.
Test Method 2: When you place an object on the conveyor and click the button, then Port
A will output a high‐level square wave. This shows the Port A operation is normal. Port B will
output a high‐level square wave, which shows like the image below:

5.4.4. Control Keyboard

Use this option to test if the keys on the control keyboard are operational. Only technical
personnel shall use this mode.
‐ The "Power" button, the "right button" of mouse and the mouse navigation area
cannot be tested in the diagnosis module.
‐ When you click the buttons on the multifunction keyboard, the corresponding button
on the software interface will be on. During the test, you should repeatedly test each
button for 6 ‐ 10 times and observe whether the key on the keyboard is pressed or up
normally and the corresponding button is on timely and smoothly.
‐ When you click "Exit" button, the system exits from the diagnosis menu of the
keyboard.

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5.5. Settings

This menu allows the system administrator to set various options (“F” keys, display, scan
assist check, counter and system).

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5.5.1. Key

This option allows the system administrator to set a command for the three “F” keys on
the control keyboard. By default, the commands are F1 – Super Enhancement, F2 – Local
Enhancement and F3 – Negative. From the drop down menu, additional command options are:

Original Image Inorganic Exclusion Assistant recognize

Edge Enhancement Z789 Recognize TIP
Super Enhancement Negative Log Off
High Penetration Grey Scanning Power Save
Low Penetration Var‐Absorbency Minus Reset Automatically
Brightening Var‐Absorbency Plus Image Management
Darkening Colorizing/Black and White Operator Management
Local Enhancement Organic/Inorganic Exclusion TIP Management
Black and White HighPen/LowPen System Settings
Pseudocolor Brighten/Darken System Diagnose
Colorizing Force Scanning About
Organic Exclusion Calibrate System

Select Yes/No for “Exchange Belt Direction Control Key”.

5.5.2. Display

Use the “Display” function to set the mirror images (horizontally or vertically), to set the
maximum magnification rate of the images or magnification reset once a new image is displayed
on the screen. See image below:

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5.5.3. Scan

See image below for the “Scan” menu:

Bi-directional Scanning This option enables the X‐Ray machine to scan objects when the
conveyor belt is moving forward and back. Select “No” to scan only
when the conveyor belt is moving forward
Scanning Direction This option determines the scanning direction of the X‐Ray machine
(default is “Forward”). This option is only available when the
machine is set to uni‐directional.
Forces a Scan This option is used to scan ultra‐thin objects. Default is set to “No”.
Energy‐Saving Mode This option is used to stop the conveyor belt 15 seconds after no
objects are placed on it. Default is set to “No”
Calibrates Automatically Enable or disable automatic calibration when a user log’s into the
When Logged in to the machine.
System

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5.5.4. Assist Check

The system can automatically detect certain objects that can be hard to penetrate,
dangerous or illegal. This option allows the user to enable or disable this function, and to highlight
any such object.

5.5.4. Counter

This option allows the system administrator to reset the temporary counter upon user
login and to display the count information on the software interface. Note: Total Counter
information cannot be reset.

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5.5.5. System

This option allows the system administrator to set the system date/time, tube current
and gain value.

Date and time synchronize automatically with the industrial PC.

Select “Senior 1” button to enter the advanced menu. Technicians should only perform
these operations. This option enables the technician to change X‐Ray tube current and the gain
value.

5.6. About

This menu allows the operator to view machine scan information such software version,
scanner type and serial number, scanning timer, working timer, emit timer and remaining and
total capacity.

Click the “S.N.1” button to activate the serial number of the machine.

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Chapter 6 – CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Follow the instructions below in order to maintain safe operation and to extend operating
life of the machine. NOTE: before operating any maintenance turn off and disconnect the
machine from the power supply.

1. Clean up the surface of the equipment on a regular basis in order to guarantee the
normal operation of equipment. Remove dust or any other kind of dirt using a clean
moist towel.
2. If the injection port of the photoelectric sensor is covered or blocked, the equipment
will emit x‐ray and scan immediately. If "Force a Scan" function is disabled, then the
photoelectric sensor may be covered or blocked. Please turn off the equipment and
remove the key from the operation keyboard. The photoelectric sensor is located on
the inner wall of the tunnel inside the lead curtain. Check whether the photoelectric
sensor is covered, which may affect the accuracy of the photoelectric sensor signal.
Gently wipe the surface of the photoelectric sensor with the moist cotton ball to clean
the sensor surface.
3. Disconnect power to the monitor. Wipe the LCD screen gently with a soft, dry cloth.
If any marks remain, moisten the cloth with LCD cleaner, and then gently stroke the
cloth across the display in one direction, moving from the top of the display to the
bottom.
4. During a prolonged scanning process, the conveyor belt of the equipment may deviate
from the center, which will require a belt adjustment. Contact professional
maintenance personnel to adjust the conveyor belt.
5. Inspect and dust clean the lead curtain. If the gap is too large or the curtains fall or
are damaged, contact the professional maintenance personnel. NOTE: use gloves
when adjusting or replacing the lead curtains.
6. Inspect the light indicators and make sure they function as described in this manual.
If any damages are found, contact professional maintenance personnel.
7. The Emergency Stop buttons on the X‐Ray machine and the operation keyboard are
the key safety devices, so if one of them or both are loose or its shells are damaged,
stop the equipment immediately, and contact the professional maintenance
personnel to maintain or replace the corresponding Emergency Stop button. After
maintenance, press this Emergency Stop button. At this moment, the motor inside
the system will stop running; the X‐ray generator will stop emitting X‐ray. A pop‐up
message will show on display stating the “Emergency Stop button is pressed down”
which show that the switch can work normally.

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Chapter 7 – TERMINOLOGY
Equipment: Micro‐dose X‐ray security inspection equipment based on computer
platform for energy resolution.
Line Resolution: Equipment’s ability to distinguish a single solid copper line. The line
resolution is generally expressed in nominal diameter of the line (mm) or
the corresponding wire size (AWG).
Penetration Resolution: The ability of the equipment to distinguish the single solid copper line
under the condition of the aluminum alloy step with the specified
thickness. The penetration resolution is expressed in the nominal diameter
of the line (mm) or the corresponding wire size (AWG).
Penetrating Power: The ability of the equipment to penetrate an object to be inspected and is
generally expressed in the thickness of the steel plate (mm).
Space Resolution: The ability of the equipment to distinguish a metal wire. It is expressed in
the nominal diameter of the line (mm).
Equivalent Atomic In interaction of X‐ray and matter, the equivalent atomic number is the
Number characteristic parameter used to calculate the attenuation, absorption and
scattering ability regard with to X‐ray. For the elementary substance, the
position number in the periodic table, namely the electron number of an
atom for the substance, it is the atomic number; for the compound or
mixture, it is obtained by calculation or experiment.
Organics Substance with the equivalent atomic numberless than 10.
Inorganics Substance with the equivalent atomic number more than18.
Single Inspection Dose X‐ray dose absorbed by the goods to be inspected in the process of one
inspection in Gy (1Gy=1J/kg).
Ray Leaking Dose Rate Ionizing radiation intensity per unit time of the X‐ray which penetrates the
radiation shield and leaks out of the equipment in uGy/h.
Micro‐dose X‐ray Security X‐ray security inspection system with the single inspection dose less than5
Inspection System uGy.
Start Button of Secondary It refers to the switch component that should be confirmed twice to power
Electric Power Supply on the equipment, and is generally applied for the radiation equipment.
Preheating Tube It refers to the process of X‐ray tube's voltage being increased gradually in
the boot and automatic start process of the equipment, and its purpose is
generally to protect the service life of the ray tube.
Scroll It is used to display the image from left to right of the screen or from right
to left.
Operator Sensor Sensor used to detect the operator on‐the‐job state. If the system is
equipped with such component, then when the operator is close to it, the
equipment can normally; when the operator is away from it, the
equipment will automatically shut off the power supplies of the X‐ray
generator and the conveyor.
Emergency Stop It is used in an emergency and will cut off the power supplies of the X‐ray
button generator and the conveyor at once.
X‐ray Detector A sensor that can detect (measure) X‐ray and convert the X‐ray intensity
into a processed electrical signal.
Test Object(Box) Test object used to test and evaluate the performance indications of X‐ray
image.
Test Card Test object used to test and evaluate an index of X‐ray image.

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Organics Resolution It refers to the ability of the equipment to distinguish organics and is
expressed in the thickness of discriminable organic step.
Inorganics Resolution It refers to the ability of the equipment to distinguish inorganics and is
expressed in the thickness of discriminable steel step.
Impenetrable Area The objects’ area that cannot be identified by the equipment. The strength
that the X‐ray penetrates the objects and reaches the detector is almost
zero.
Uncertain Material It refers to the area where the X‐ray can penetrate but the detector cannot
Area identify the material property of the goods to be inspected.
Pass Rate It refers to the quantity of goods in length of 1 meter inspected by the
equipment within one hour.

Chapter 8 – TROUBLESHOOTING AND SUPPORT

For Troubleshooting and Support, please contact Aventura Technologies Inc.:
Tel: +1.631.300.4000
Fax: +1.631.434.7000
Email: techsupport@aventurasecurity.com
Skype: aventurasupport
Web‐site: http://www.aventurasecurity.com

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