Specification for Multi-Energy Single View X-Ray Inspection System with a Tunnel Aperture

Multi-Energy Single View X-Ray Inspection System

Larned State Hospital

EVT0002178

Request for Quote for two (2) new Multi-Energy single view X-Ray Inspection System with a tunnel aperture of 530mm WIDE X 320mm HIGH that meets or exceeds the following specifications

Equivalent to: Nova Model 5030BV*

I.  PURPOSE

The X-ray screening system specified herein is designed to prohibit the introduction of contraband.

II.  DESCRIPTION

System covered by this specification will allow security personnel to examine baggage, packages and freight to ensure that no contraband is being transported into a secure facility.

III.  SPECIFICATION

GENERAL

1.  The supplied system will be new, not a used or a demonstration unit, and is from the manufacturer's standard product line.

PHYSICAL Specifications (minimum)

1.  System width shall be 750 mm (29.17 inches).

2.  System length shall be 1250 mm (49.7 inches).

3.  System height shall be between 1335-1450 mm (52.9 inches)

4.  System tunnel aperture shall not be less than 530 mm (20.9 inches) wide by 320 mm (12.6 inches) high.

5.  The conveyor height shall not be less than 835 mm (32.9 inches).

6.  System shall be mounted on heavy-duty castors for ease of movement. It shall be fixed in place by means of adjustable jacking feet.

7.  System chassis shall be all steel welded.

X-ray generator

1.  Cooling: Sealed oil bath with forced air.

2.  Protection: Over Voltage: Over Current: Over Temperature.

3.  Anode Voltage: Operating at 160kV or higher.

4.  Tube Current: Operating at 0.7 mA.

DETECTION SYSTEM

1.  Multi Energy (2 detector arrays; high and low energy)

2.  Detector array: L - shaped

Image PERFORMANCE

1.  Zoom: System shall be capable of operating zoom on scrolling image up to 2X and 64X in static mode via step zoom only.

2.  Adaptive Contrast Adjustment: System shall be capable of performing adaptive contrast adjustment on scrolling image.

3.  Organic/Inorganic Discrimination: System shall be capable of discriminating between Organic and Inorganic materials.

wire resolution:

4.  System shall be capable of imaging 38 American Wire Gauge (AWG) un-insulated solid copper wire.

Steel penetration

5.  System shall be capable of imaging 30 mm steel penetration.

IMAGE PROCESSING

1.  System shall combine all image processing (i.e. Black and White, Variable Gamma, Inorganic, Organic) with the image optimization feature. This functionality will allow the operator to display the optimum contrast and highest detail resolution for all materials and densities. This functionality shall be available without having to re-program keys.

2.  System shall be capable of one button access to image processing.

3.  System shall support programmable hot keys for image processing.

4.  System shall be capable of 12 bit data acquisition.

5.  System shall be capable of 24 bit color.

6.  System shall be capable of imaging a compact disk (CD) through 0.3 mm steel via inorganic stripping.

7.  System shall be capable of imaging a compact disk (CD) through 50 mm of organic material via adaptive contrast adjustment.

IMAGE ArCHIVING

1.  System shall include Manual Image Archiving in proprietary, non-commercial format for increased security.

2.  System shall include Automatic Image Archiving in proprietary, non-commercial format for increased security.

3.  System shall be capable of viewing images archived in proprietary format.

4.  System shall be capable of saving archived images in commercial format (BMP, j, etc)

5.  System shall be capable of Manual Image Archiving in commercial (BMP) format.

THREAT DETECTION

1.  System shall include operator assist high density threshold alert.

2.  System shall include operator assist explosive threat alert.

CONVEYOR SYSTEM

1.  Speed: 0.22 m/s (40 ft/min) in either direction plus or minus 10%

2.  Conveyor load: 160 kg (352 lbs) minimum.

3.  Motor: Sealed drum, maintenance free for life.

4.  Belt: Either welded or zipped.

COMPuter Specifications

1.  Monitor: Single 19” Widescreen LCD Flat Panel.

2.  Windows 7 based operating system.

3.  Processor: Pentium Series IV processor

4.  RAM: 1 GB minimum

5.  Hard Disk: 160 GB minimum

6.  DVD-ROM drive: 20X minimum

7.  Video memory: 256 MB minimum

8.  Uninterrupted Power Supply (UPS)

DIAGNOSTICS

System shall have a comprehensive built in test facility that includes the following:

1.  Photodiode signal outputs with and without X-ray.

2.  User setup parameters such as date time adjust and scroll direction change.

3.  X-ray generator kV and mA monitor.

4.  Ramp up and ramp down time for X-ray generator.

5.  PEC status indication.

6.  Keyboard test.

7.  Photodiode manual and automatic map out.

POWER REQUIREMENTS

1.  System includes a switchable dual voltage power supply

a.  115 VAC ± 10%; 50 or 60 Hz OR

b.  230 VAC ± 10%; 50 or 60 Hz.

ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

1.  Storage temperature: –20 Celsius to 50 Celsius.

2.  Operating temperature: 0 Celsius to 40 Celsius.

3.  Relative humidity: 5 to 95% non condensing

HEALTH AND SAFETY

1.  System shall comply with all applicable international health and safety regulations including USA FDA X-ray systems (Federal Standard 2.1-CFR 1020.40) and Health and Safety at Work Act 1974-Section 6, amended by the Consumer Protection Act 1987. Maximum leakage radiation less than 0.1mR/hr (1µSv/hr) in contact with outer panels. Radiation leakage shall be measured with a scatter block device in the path of the x-ray beam.

2.  Systems shall be provided with emergency stop buttons.

3.  Systems shall be provided with System Energized and X-Ray on indicators at both ends of the X-Ray tunnel and on the operator workstation.

4.  System shall include a safety interlock system to prevent X-Ray generation in the event of a critical panel being removed.

5.  System shall be CE compliant.

6.  System shall be FCC and IEC compliant.

7.  System shall be UL compliant.

8.  System shall be manufactured in an ISO 9001:2000 Certified facility.

WARRANTY / SERVICE

1.  A two-year parts warranty shall be included with the unit.

2.  System shall include the following for ease of service:

a.  Fold out diode array board

b.  Fold out electronic chassis

3.  24/7 direct technical support shall be provided. Factory direct technicians shall be available within 24 hours.

REQUIRED SOFTWARE OPTIONS (UPGRADES)

1.  Threat Image Projection (TIP) System.

2.  System shall support density analysis prior to TIP projection.

3.  System shall place aborted TIP images back into TIP queue. Aborted TIP images should not be placed into next scanned object.

4.  System shall include the capability for the TIP system to be networked with either conventional or wireless LAN technology. The network server shall be capable of setting and changing TIP parameters on x-ray systems attached to the network.

5.  System shall include an operator training program.

6.  System shall support the following languages:

a.  English

REQUIRED HARDWARE OPTIONS (UPGRADES)

1.  System shall support conveyor accessories.

2.  System shall support a foldable remote console with a 4m umbilical cable.

3.  System shall support lockable monitor box.

4.  System shall support an operator foot-mat kit.

5.  System shall support a login Smartcard.

6.  System shall support a power conditioner.

7.  System shall support a secondary viewing station as a network display station.

Other REQUIRED HARDWARE and SOFTWARE

1.  System shall include built-in operator and maintenance manuals.

ENTRY AND TABLE REQUIREMENT

1.  Entry Table: .5 Meter fold-down roller table

2.  Exit Table: .5 Meter fold-down roller table

ON-SITE TRAINING REQUIREMENT

1.  Operation Training during installation (8hrs minimum)

2.  Image interpretation training (8rs minimum)

Prices shall be F.O.B. DESTINATION, PREPAID AND ALLOWED (included in the contract price), which means delivered to a state agency's receiving dock or other designated point without additional charge.

* Bids on goods and services comparable to those specified herein are invited. Whenever a material, article or piece of equipment is identified in the specifications by reference to a manufacturer's or vendor's name, trade name, catalog number, etc., it is intended to establish a standard, unless otherwise specifically stated. Any material, article or equipment of other manufacturers or vendors shall perform to the standard of the item specified. Equivalent bids must be accompanied by sufficient descriptive literature and/or specifications to provide for detailed comparison.

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