Rapiscan 620DV approved for detection of liquid explosives

Rapiscan Systems, a supplier of security inspection systems, has announced that its 620DV multi-view advanced baggage scanner has passed the Type C standard set by the European Commission for Civil Aviation for detection of liquid explosive threats, as well as other potential threats. As a result airports, aviation regulators and other customers can purchase the Rapiscan 620DV with the assurance that the system fully meets the latest EU regulations for liquid threat detection. Deploying the 620DV will allow European airports to meet the upcoming April 2011 EU deadline to relax current restrictions on the ability of passengers to carry-on liquids onto airplanes.

Rapiscan president Ajay Mehra said: “This is a major milestone for Rapiscan and European aviation passengers and airports. The Rapiscan 620DV has been proven in aviation checkpoints around the world. The 620DV AT not only meets worldwide regulatory standards for threat detection, it has significant operational benefits including smaller footprint, greater energy efficiency, and reduced weight loading.”

The Rapiscan 620DV has also been approved for use by the TSA for both aviation checkpoint screening and air cargo screening. With approximately 1,000 systems ordered by major airports worldwide, the 620DV AT is one of the most widely deployed multi-view checkpoint x-ray screening systems.

23 March 2011