Thermal imaging technology firm FLIR Systems has released a new explosives detection device that builds on the legacy of its earlier products.
The Fido NXT portable detection device is the latest addition to the Fido range of systems and, a wholly new design, it expands the palette of explosives detection abilities offered by previous designs, while packaging them up in a smaller and more durable shell.
Tests have shown that the Fido NXT can survive after being dropped from a height of one metre, while it can be used in every type of environment; day or night, and in all weathers.
It can be started up and operated within a sub-five minute timeframe, while a single battery charge provides eight hours of use.
Crucially, once it's carried out one round of explosives detection, the Fido NXT device takes very little time to reset itself for the next scan, allowing the user to carry out rapid consecutive product examinations.
Furthermore, it's described by FLIR Systems as possessing a ‘simplified user interface suitable for users of any experience level.'
Upwards of 3,000 FLIR Systems Fido detectors are presently being deployed at locations around the world. The new Fido NXT harnesses the experiences yielded from these to offer security professionals the next generation of advanced, handheld explosives detection.
Prospective interested parties have the chance to gain insight into the Fido NXT's explosives detection capabilities at the FPED VIII (Force Protection Equipment Demonstration) event, which began on 17 May and runs through to today.
"Explosives and IEDs continue to provide a detection challenge for our forward deployed military as well as law enforcement agencies", FLIR Detection & Protection's President, Bill Sundermeier, was quoted as having said in a company press release.
"With the introduction of the Fido NXT, FLIR continues the tradition of providing cutting edge solutions for the emerging challenges of our time."
Fido NXT image copyright of and supplied courtesy of FLIR Systems. Reproduced here with grateful thanks.
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