FLIR Systems, a Winner in the Annual ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program for Four Consecutive Years, is pleased to announce that the FLIR Fido® X4 premium handheld explosives trace detector (ETD) has been certified by Signature Science, LLC in accordance with the ASTM International method for Standard Practice for Measuring and Scoring Performance of Trace Explosive Chemical Detectors (ASTM E2520-15).
The FLIR Fido® X4, the newest, most advanced version of its premium handheld explosives trace detector (ETD) that delivers unmatched sensitivity for a broad range of explosives, so users can easily detect threats at levels other devices cannot.
FLIR Systems’ TrueTrace® detection technology features a new five-channel sensor array that delivers expanded threat coverage.
TrueTrace can accurately detect a wide range of explosives at nanogram to sub-nanogram levels – including military, commercial, improvised, and homemade explosives – allowing users to gain actionable intelligence through identification of threats in as little as ten seconds.
(See in Action! The FLIR FIDO X4 is a premium handheld explosives trace detector (ETD) that delivers unmatched sensitivity for a broad range of explosives, so you can easily detect threats at levels others can’t. Courtesy of FLIR Systems and YouTube. Posted on Nov 4, 2019.)
The newly designed user interface features on-board video tutorials, user prompts with step-by-step instruction, and color-coded alarms with strength indicators so you can operate quickly and decisively.
Analysis and reporting of results are made simple through multiple modern connectivity options, allowing critical data to be shared quickly.
A FLIR PackBot® Hardware Integration Kit will sync the Fido X4 with the company’s unmanned ground vehicle (UGV) widely used for explosive ordnance and bomb disposal.
Fido’s multi-platform adaptability will allow users to switch the device from handheld operation to unmanned systems for standoff threat detection.
Light weight at 3.2 lbs, and ergonomically built to minimize operator fatigue, the FLIR Fido® X4 is designed for extended operations of up to 16 hours with two 8-hour, hot-swappable batteries, is IP54-rated, and MIL-STD-810G compliant so operators can confidently complete their mission in a wide range of environmental conditions.
Building on the Fido X3 legacy, deployed in over 40 countries for critical security missions, the Fido X4 is ready to go when and where you need it – from handheld to unmanned missions.
“Our new Fido X4 is mission-ready for all critical security applications – from high-volume checkpoint and randomized screenings to foot patrols and standoff operations – going wherever it is needed,” said David Ray, president of FLIR Systems’ Government and Defense Business Unit.
“FLIR is committed to providing operators with intelligent sensing solutions that keep them out of harm’s way.”
“With thousands of Fido devices already deployed in more than 40 countries, the X4 builds on a legacy of success for military and public safety personnel worldwide.”
In meeting the certification requirements for ASTM E2520-15, Signature Science verified the FLIR Fido® X4 demonstrated performance that meets or exceeds the criteria for “standard of minimum performance.”
The intended users of this standard are ETD developers, test laboratories, and agencies responsible for deploying effective deterrents of terrorism.
The ASTM E2520-15 standard is intended to measure the background response encountered in operational environments, effective swab sampling rate of trace explosive residues, and the estimated maintenance requirements during an 8-hour shift.
The standard focuses on post-sampling performance for eight categories of explosive threat materials in the presence of a standard Background Challenge Material (BCM).
Explosive categories tested are Nitro-Aromatic (TNT), Nitrate-Ester (PETN), Nitramine (RDX), Nitrosamine (R-Salt), Peroxide (HMTD), Nitrates (Urea Nitrate), Smokeless Powder and Perchlorates.
The standard does not require but places additional value on explosive substance identification.
“Testing our products against an industry standard through a third party enables FLIR to validate and standardize its internal quality assessments,” explained Clint Wichert, Director of Product Management, for CBRNE Detection at FLIR.
“Meeting the requirements of the ASTM E2520-15 standard sets strong internal performance benchmarks for the Fido X4 that can be used to gauge continuous improvement of the sensor platform’s sensitivity, selectivity, and repeatability.”
“FLIR is committed to ongoing standardized testing that is based on scientific evidence, experimental data, and that has been developed by world experts in explosives trace detection,” Wichert added.
To learn more about the Fido X4, please visit FLIR.com/FidoX4.
FLIR Takes Platinum in 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Homeland Security Awards Program
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Best CBRNE Detection Solution
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FLIR MUVE™ C360
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The FLIR MUVE™ C360 is a multi-gas detector completely integrated with an unmanned aerial system (UAS) to provide real-time continuous monitoring of chemical hazards while on the move.
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The MUVE C360 is a time-saving, game-changer for emergency responders, industrial safety officers, and environmental monitoring experts.
The 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program surpassed expectations with a record number of nominations received from industry leaders and government agencies, and drew over 200 attendees to the ‘ASTORS’ Awards Presentation Banquet – an exclusive gourmet luncheon and networking opportunity which filled to capacity, before having to turn away late registrants.
The event featured an impassioned and compelling keynote address by William J. Bratton, former police commissioner of the New York Police Department (NYPD) twice, the Boston Police Department (BPD), and former chief of the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD), as he walked attendees through 50 years of American policing history, the impacts on the communities, and the evolution of critical communication capabilities in our post 9/11 landscape.
Commissioner Bratton, one of the world’s most respected and trusted experts on risk and security issues and Executive Chairman of Teneo Risk a global advisory firm, was recognized as the ‘2019 ‘ASTORS’ Person of the Year’ for his Lifetime of Dedication and Extraordinary Leadership in Homeland Security and Public Safety.
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American Security Today’s comprehensive Annual Homeland Security Awards Program is organized to recognize the most distinguished vendors of physical, IT, port security, law enforcement, and first responders, in acknowledgment of their outstanding efforts to ‘Keep our Nation Secure, One City at a Time.’
Over 200 distinguished guests representing Federal, State and Local Governments, and Industry Leading Corporate Firms, gathered from across North America, Europe and the Middle East to be honored among their peers in their respective fields which included:
- The Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA)
- National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC)
- United States Marine Corps
- The Federal Protective Service (FPS)
- Argonne National Laboratory (ANL)
- United States Postal Inspection Service
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- United States Marshals Service (USMS)
- The Port Authority of New York & New Jersey Police (PAPD)
- The Department of Justice (DOJ)
- The New York State Division of Homeland Security & Emergency Services (NYS DHSES)
- United States Border Patrol
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The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
The traditional security marketplace has long been covered by a host of publications putting forward the old school basics to what is Today – a fast changing security landscape.
American Security Today is uniquely focused on the broader Homeland Security & Public Safety marketplace with over 75,000 readers at the Federal, State and local levels of government as well as firms allied to government.
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AST provides a full plate of topics in our AST Monthly Magazine Editions, AST Website and AST Daily News Alerts, covering 23 Vital Sectors such as Access Control, Perimeter Protection, Video Surveillance/Analytics, Airport Security, Border Security, CBRNE Detection, Border Security, Ports, Cybersecurity, Networking Security, Encryption, Law Enforcement, First Responders, Campus Security, Security Services, Corporate Facilities, and Emergency Response among others.
AST has Expanded readership into integral Critical Infrastructure audiences such as Protection of Nuclear Facilities, Water Plants & Dams, Bridges & Tunnels, and other potential targets of terrorism.
Other areas of concern include Transportation Hubs, Public Assemblies, Government Facilities, Sporting & Concert Stadiums, our Nation’s Schools & Universities, and Commercial Business Destinations – all enticing targets due to the large number of persons and resources clustered together.
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From Physical Security (Access Control, Critical Infrastructure, Perimeter Protection and Video Surveillance Cameras and Video Management Systems), to IT Security (Cybersecurity, Encryption, Data Storage, Anti-Malware and Networking Security – Just to name a few), the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ CHAMPIONS EDITION will have what you need to Detect, Delay, Respond to, and Mitgate today’s real-time threats in our constantly evolving security landscape.
It also includes featured guest editorial pieces from some of the security industry’s most respected leaders, and recognized firms in the 2019 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Program.
FLIR Systems designs, develops, manufactures, markets, and distributes technologies that enhance perception and awareness, bringing innovative sensing solutions into daily life through the company’s thermal imaging, visible-light imaging, video analytics, measurement and diagnostic, and advanced threat detection systems.
FLIR offers a diversified portfolio that serves a number of applications in government & defense, industrial, and commercial markets.
Their products help first responders and military personnel protect and save lives, promote efficiency within the trades, and innovate consumer-facing technologies.
FLIR strives to strengthen public safety and well-being, increase energy and time efficiency, and contribute to healthy and intelligent communities.
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