INDUSTR Y N EWS Zurich Airport Opts for Kaba Control Gates
Zurich Airport is dealing with rapidly rising passenger numbers - more than 36% during the past six years. To cope with this development and at the same time realise the Schengen borders was the goal of the latest big investment at the airport, named “Zurich 2010”. The airport completely reconstructed its Dock B and centralised the security checks in one building. For a speedy and failsafe checking procedure they decided in favour of Kaba’s Argus HSB-M03 gates. Equipped with individual options, the Kaba gates serve as self-boarding gates and as automated boarding pass control devices.
Airport operator FZAG
thoroughly tested the Kaba gates over a couple of months and was excited by the results. The easy-to- use gates provide failsafe separation of passengers while recognising trolley cases or children. The throughput rate is at a very high level which ensures a quick and smooth boarding process. This gives the gate staff room for other tasks like the care for handicapped passengers or families. Since 1 December 2011 the Kaba gates now provide a comfortable service for passengers, staff and operator. Project Manager Richard Mengel who is in charge of “Zurich 2010” says, “The start of operation on December 1st was a watershed in Zurich Airport’s passenger handling and security processes. The first months already showed the strengths of the new access control to the terminal and how it can be extended or even optimised. It is clear that the airport will face further rising passenger numbers and new challenges. Therefore further optimisation is already planned. Thanks to the reconstruction and to the Kaba access solutions installed, Zurich Airport is well prepared for the future.”
Morpho Detection Receives CATSA Order for 63 Desktop Explosive Trace Detectors
Morpho Detection Inc. has announced an order from the Canadian Air Transport Security Authority (CATSA) for 63 next- generation Itemiser® DX desktop explosives trace detection (ETD) systems. Valued at more than $2 million, these systems will be deployed to airports in Canada to support passenger and baggage screening efforts.
First certified by the U.S.
Transportation Security Administration (TSA) in 2009, Itemiser DX utilises Ion Trap Mobility Spectroscopy (ITMS™) trace technology to simultaneously analyse both positive and negative
ions from a single sample, providing unparalleled threat and contraband detection. Simultaneous detection enables Itemiser DX to detect a broad range of explosives and narcotics quickly and accurately, in a desktop package that is lightweight and portable. As a result, Itemiser DX can help airports increase efficiency and ROI on security infrastructure investments. Morpho has also announced its next-generation Itemiser® DX desktop ETD system has been certified for air cargo screening by the U.K. Department for Transport (DfT).
Delta Scientific’s Pneumatic Bollards 60% More Cost-Effective
Delta Scientific have announced that, when considering power requirements as well as installation, operating and maintenance costs, their pneumatic bollards are 60% more efficient and cost-effective than electro-mechanical units. They are aesthetic, durable, flood-resistant and green; use low voltage and current draw; and provide up to 300 cycles per hour.
“Our pneumatic bollards are a proven solution, having been used internationally for over 20 years in single and multiple lane, sally port and high throughput applications at nuclear and other high security sites,” reports Greg Hamm, Delta Scientific vice president of sales and marketing. “Today, with budgets becoming more and more squeezed, customers needing all-weather, crash-resistant bollards are turning to pneumatic designs versus more expensive electro- mechanical devices.” The U.S. Border Control prefers pneumatic bollards as they are a
green solution since they use less horsepower and eliminate the grease and oil of either electro-mechanical or hydraulic units.
Rapiscan RTT Ultra-High Speed Hold Baggage Scanner Certified in Europe
Rapiscan Systems, Inc., has announced that its RTT® (Real Time Tomography) baggage screening solution has become the first ultra-high speed system to pass the European Civil Aviation Conference’s (ECAC) Standard 3 threat detection test. The RTT®, designed to inspect checked baggage at airports, is capable of screening baggage at speeds of up to 1,800 bags an hour, which is significantly faster than the CT based hold baggage systems currently installed at airports. Until now, baggage screening systems have been unable to achieve this high rate of throughput while also meeting ECAC Standard 3 threat detection standards, the highest standard set by ECAC for the detection of baggage-borne explosive threats. The RTT® represents a generational leap over historical CT designs that are currently deployed in HBS applications. In place of the historical
approach of a mechanically-rotated gantry, the RTT® employs a proprietary and unprecedented solid-state approach, producing ultra-high speed imaging and lower maintenance requirements. The RTT’s unique design allows the RTT to inspect hold baggage at up to 1,800 bags per hour, which matches the speed of airport baggage handling systems, allowing RTT to be installed “in-line” in airports’ existing baggage handling systems without the need to slow down the baggage handling systems, or to operate multiple parallel inspection systems.
Quadnetics Announce
£7M Nuclear Reactor Contract Quadnetics Group PLC, a leader in the design, integration and control of advanced surveillance technology, networked security systems and strategic security solutions, has announced a new contract win with an overall potential value of up to £7 million over a 6 year period. The Group has been awarded a major contract by Magnox Limited for the service and maintenance of integrated security systems at the majority of their nuclear reactor sites throughout England, Wales and Scotland.
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TSA Orders 32 CTX 9800 Explosives Detection Systems
Morpho Detection, Inc. has announced it has received a delivery order from the U.S. Transportation Security Administration (TSA) for 32 CTX 9800 DSi™ explosives detection systems (EDS) valued at more than $38 million. Under terms of the contract, the largest for the CTX 9800 since its certification in June 2009, all 32 units will be delivered to airports across the country in the coming months to support TSA’s checked baggage screening programme.
June 2012 Aviationsecurityinternational Using a small
compressor, they use less electrical current than electro-mechanical units plus provide longer runs than hydraulic versions.
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