Thursday, March 29, 2012

Focus on Microsemi- millimeter wave scanning


My Note: This is slightly off-topic, as it deals with millimeter wave technology, but I thought some of you might find it interesting, as I did. I had not heard of Brijot, which is now known as Microsemi.
http://www.brijot.com/
 AllClear™ is a handheld, image-free, battery-powered, passive millimeter wave people screening device that detects both metallic and non-metallic objects. AllClear is also an alternative to physical pat-downs by providing a high-level of object detection without making any contact with the person's body. All surfaces of a person can be scanned without contact—including the hair, top of head, chest, arms, sides, groin area, legs, and ankles.
As it captures no images, AllClear alerts the operator to a potential detection through lights (LEDs), as well as sound or vibration, depending on the mode selected. It only requires one operator, minimal training, and is easy to use. With AllClear, security personnel can easily detect concealed items while protecting the safety and privacy of the people being screened.

How it Works

How it Works

Photos

AllClear Diagrams


Features & Benefits

Applications

  • Physical security checkpoints
  • Flexible deployment options

Sensitivity

  • Detects metals (ferrous and non-ferrous)
  • Non-metals
    • Plastics, liquids, gels
    • Ceramics, powders, explosives
    • Currency, drugs
    • Media and electronics

Ease of Use

  • Ready-to-use
  • Web-based training
  • User guide booklet
  • Simplified controls and indicators
  • Automatic threat detection

Cost Effective

  • No regular maintenance needed
  • 100% portable, battery operated
  • Extended use and durability
Safe for all! – No privacy concerns!

Specifications

  • Power Supply: 100–240 VAC external charger supplies 12V DC, 20W max
    Charger has the following interchangeable plugs:
    United States, European, United Kingdom, and Australia/New Zealand
  • Detector Millimeter Wave Frequency: 100 to 200 GHz (90 GHz center frequency, 20 GHz bandwidth)
  • Operating Temperature: 0°C to 46°C (32°F to 115°F)
  • Storage Temperature: -7ºC to +49ºC (19°F to 120°F)
  • Operating Environment: For Indoor use only
  • Dimensions: 467 x 90 x 72 mm (18.38 x 3.54 x 2.83 in)
  • Weight: 680 g (23.6 oz.)
  • Numbers of Sensors: 7 radiometric Millimeter Wave (MMW) sensors
  • Battery: Lithium ion 3.7 volt internal battery pack, 5800 mAh
  • Battery Life: Up to 16 hours

CONTROLS

  • Power Button: Powers AllClear on and off. Illuminates green/yellow/red to indicate charging and battery status.
  • Mode Button: Cycles through alert modes and volume levels for audible alert.
  • Zero: Zeros the AllClear. Flashes yellow to indicate when unit is ready to be zeroed (to equalize the sensors).
  • Alert Indicator LEDs (2): Illuminate red when the MMW sensors detect an object.
  • Sensor Indicator LEDs (7): Synched with the 7 MMW sensors to indicate the locality of the detected object. Each LED illuminates blue when the related sensor detects an object.

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