Rapiscan AS&E MINI Z User manual

Operator Manual
American Science and Engineering, Inc.
829 Middlesex Turnpike, Billerica, MA 01821, U.S.A.
(1) 978.262.8700 • www.as-e.com
342-9000-1 Rev. B
ECCN EAR99
MINI Z™
Handheld Z Backscatter®X-ray Screening System

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EXCLUSION OF WARRANTIES:
The materials contained in this manual are based upon the latest information available to American Science and
Engineering, Inc. (AS&E®) at the time this manual was prepared. AS&E believes this information to be accurate
and complete. However, nothing contained in this manual is intended to create any warranty or guarantee of any
of the performance specifications, descriptions or instructions set forth herein. Questions or confirmations should
be directed to the AS&E Field Service Department.
The express warranty contained in the AS&E’s standard terms and conditions or the express warranty provisions
of the purchase and sale agreement entered into between the purchaser and AS&E at the time the equipment was
first purchased (Express Warranty) constitutes the complete and exclusive agreement between AS&E and the
purchaser with respect to warranties. Except as expressly set forth in the Express Warranty, AS&E EXTENDS
NO WARRANTY OF ANY KIND, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE.
Without in any way limiting the generality of the foregoing, AS&E does not warrant: (a) any product, compo-
nents, or parts not manufactured by AS&E; (b) defects caused by failure to provide a suitable installation or oper-
ational environment for the product; (c) damage or malfunction caused by use of the product for purposes other
than those for which it was designed; (d) damage or malfunction caused by disasters or acts of God such as fire,
flood, wind, and lightning; (e) damage or malfunction caused by unauthorized attachments or modifications; (f)
damage or malfunction caused by repair, maintenance or operation by untrained personnel; (g) damage or mal-
function resulting from failure to follow instructions for use or repair; (h) damage during shipment; or (i) damage
or malfunction resulting from any other abuse or misuse by the purchaser.
With respect to any product, components, or parts not manufactured by AS&E (including any van or other vehi-
cle in which AS&E’s X-ray equipment is installed), the operator is directed to refer to the manuals, warranties
and instructions, if any, provided by the manufacturer of those products, components or parts.
Cover: The cover image is a prototype only, specific details may vary from eventual production model.
Scanner patented under U.S. PAT. NO, US D 724,216 S
2014-2018 American Science and Engineering, Inc.
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This document and the information contained herein is PROPRIETARY to, and comprises valuable property of,
American Science and Engineering, Inc. No part of it may be used, reproduced or distributed in any form without the
express prior written consent from American Science and Engineering, Inc. American Science and Engineering,
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American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the trusted global provider of threat and contraband detection
solutions for ports, borders, military, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and aviation. With over 50 years of
experience, AS&E offers proven advanced X-ray inspection systems to combat terrorism, drug smuggling, illegal
immigration, and trade fraud. AS&E systems are designed in a variety of configurations for cargo and vehicle
inspection, parcel inspection, and personnel screening. Using a combination of advanced technologies, these sys-
tems provide superior detection capabilities, with high-energy, dual-energy, and Z Backscatter®X-rays—pio-
neered and perfected by AS&E.
AS&E has highly skilled Field Service Engineers (FSE) who provide support services worldwide. Each FSE,
with a technical degree in electrical and mechanical engineering or equivalent experience, is trained in the opera-
tion and repair of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanics, electrical systems, and computers. Available 7
days a week, 24 hours a day, FSEs are located at AS&E offices in Asia, Europe, the Middle East, and North
America.
Rapiscan | AS&E is a part of the OSI Systems family of security companies. OSI Systems, Inc. is a vertically
integrated designer and manufacturer of specialized electronic systems and components for critical applications
in the homeland security, healthcare, defense and aerospace industries. It combines more than 30 years of elec-
tronics engineering and manufacturing experience with offices and production facilities in more than a dozen
countries to implement a strategy of expansion into selective end product markets. For more information on OSI
Systems, Inc. or any of its subsidiary companies, visit www.osi-systems.com. (NASDAQ: OSIS, News Fil-
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Engineering, Inc.:
The following are the trademarks or registered trademarks of American Science and
Engineering, Inc.:
AS&E®
ASEInspection™ Software
Forwardscatter®
MINI Z™
Backscatter®
The following is a registered trademark of Rapiscan Systems, Inc.:
Rapiscan®
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Microsoft®
Windows®
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Panasonic®
The following is a trademark of SD-3C, LLC
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The following are registered trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated:
Adobe®
Reader®
ASEInspection software is based in part on the work of the Independent JPEG Group.
TurboJPEG API Copyright (C) 2017 libjpeg-turbo. All Rights Reserved.
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THE USE OF THIS SOFTWARE, EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGE.
The microSD memory card slot and microSIM slot accept external cards. American Science and Engineering accepts no
responsibility for loss of data or improper operation of cards used or hot-swapping cards and batteries with this system.
Revision Table
Revision Date Comments
A March 2018 Prototype Release
B May 2018 Initial Release
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