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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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.:
AS&E®
ASEInspection™ Software
Forwardscatter®
MINI Z™
Backscatter®
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Rapiscan®
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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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Revision Table
Revision Date Comments
A March 2018 Prototype Release
B May 2018 Initial Release
C — —

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Table of Contents
Chapter 1 Basics ............................................................................................................... 1-i
Chapter 2 System Safety ................................................................................................. 2-1
Symbols 2-1
Admonitions 2-2
Warning Information Box 2-2
Caution Information Box 2-2
General Hazards 2-2
General Operational Safety 2-4
Safety Procedures 2-5
System Decommissioning 2-6
X-Ray Safety 2-6
Visual Warnings of X-Ray Emissions 2-7
Wifi Audible Warnings – X-Ray Emissions 2-8
Interlocks – X-Ray Emissions 2-8
Calibration Dock 2-10
Pre-Operation Area Check 2-11
Pre-Operation System Check 2-11
Pre-Operation Scan Path Planning 2-12
Chapter 3 Introduction .................................................................................................... 3-1
General Description of the System 3-1
Unpacking the System 3-3
Power Connections 3-5
Data Connections 3-6
Ethernet Cable Connection 3-9
Using the Tablet 3-11
Powering-On the Tablet 3-11
Powering-Off the Tablet 3-13
Using the Touchscreen 3-15
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Screen Rotation 3-17
Hand Gestures 3-20
Using the Stylus 3-21
General Screen Layout 3-22
Initial Configuration 3-27
Initial Supervisor Account 3-28
ASEI Environment Configuration 3-30
Setting up WiFi 3-31
ASEI Screen Background 3-37
ASEI Scan Image Export File Format 3-38
ASEI Audible Warning 3-38
ASEI Laser Guide Beams 3-39
ASEI Automatic Login 3-39
ASEI Display Language 3-39
Configure Windows Environment 3-40
Accessing the Windows Operating System 3-42
Restoring Normal ASEInspection Mode from Windows Mode 3-43
System Time and Date Setting 3-44
WiFi 5.0 GHz Detection Setting 3-45
Touch Sensitivity Mode Setting 3-47
Screen Brightness Setting 3-50
WiFi Access Lock Out 3-50
Chapter 4 System Components ......................................................................................4-1
Major Exterior Components - Overview 4-1
Scanner Controls 4-2
Tablet Controls 4-5
Memory Card Slots 4-9
Accessing Memory Cards 4-10
Chapter 5 Tablet Primary Screens .................................................................................5-1
Home Screen 5-1
Scan Monitor Mode Screen 5-3
Scan Gallery Mode Screen 5-7
Review View Mode Screen 5-8
Review and Delete Search Mode Screen 5-12
Export Screen 5-15
Restore Screen 5-18
Backup Screen 5-21

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Checking Status 5-24
Status Overview Mode Screen 5-25
Status Details Mode Screen 5-27
Settings General Mode Screen 5-29
Chapter 6 Scan Procedure .............................................................................................. 6-1
Enabling Emissions 6-2
Normal Startup 6-3
Scanner Unit Warm-Up 6-4
Scanning 6-7
Shutting Down 6-10
Chapter 7 Advanced Scanning ....................................................................................... 7-1
Avoiding Distortion 7-1
Multiple Image Scanning (Manual Stitching) 7-4
Selected Image Highlighting 7-5
Multiple Images Scan Set-up 7-8
Adjusting Multiple Images Scans 7-9
Rescanning 7-11
Aspect Ratio Control 7-11
Operational Considerations 7-12
Annotating Scan Images 7-14
Image Physical Correlations 7-14
Image Groups 7-15
Adding Comments to Scan Images 7-17
Flags for Scan Images 7-18
Faults and Warnings 7-19
ScannerUser and Admin Login Accounts 7-20
Troubleshooting Windows Login Accounts 7-21
Chapter 8 Image Review ................................................................................................. 8-1
Viewing and Enhancing Images 8-1
Using Review View Mode 8-2
Enhancements Toolbar 8-2
Dynamic Contrast 8-7
Interactive Brightness and Contrast 8-8
Histograms 8-10
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Daily Gallery Refresh 9-1
Managing Storage Space on the Tablet 9-1
Sharing External Images 9-2
Searching for Images 9-3
Image Numbers 9-4
Using Search Criteria 9-4
Search Criteria Subscreen 9-5
Date and Time Selection 9-7
Selecting Images for Commands 9-7
Exporting Images 9-8
Exporting a Single Image 9-8
Exporting Multiple Images 9-9
Image Archive Libraries 9-11
Reference Images 9-12
Backup of Images 9-12
Restoring Images 9-13
Deleting Images 9-15
Chapter 10 User Accounts ..............................................................................................10-1
Login Screen 10-2
Changing Users (Logout-Login) 10-2
Password Requirements 10-3
Changing Passwords 10-4
Settings Users Mode Screen 10-6
Modifying User Accounts 10-7
Settings Policies Mode Screen 10-10
Chapter 11 Maintenance ..................................................................................................11-1
Touchscreen Cleaning 11-1
Tablet Dashboard (PC Settings) 11-1
System Security 11-3
Storage and Shipping 11-4
Connecting the Scanner Unit Shoulder Strap 11-5
Connecting the Tablet Hand Strap 11-8
Recalibrating the Tablet Screen 11-9
Recalibrating the Scanner 11-11
Incident Reports 11-15

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Chapter 12 Battery Care .................................................................................................. 12-1
System Batteries 12-1
Extending Battery Life 12-2
Storing and Shipping Batteries 12-2
Tablet Batteries 12-4
Battery Status 12-4
Main Battery Pack Recalibration 12-6
Loading and Unloading the Tablet Main Battery 12-8
Hot-Swapping 12-10
Tablet Main Battery Pack Status LED 12-10
Checking the Tablet Main Battery Pack Level 12-11
Recharging the Tablet Main Battery Pack 12-12
Recharge Rate 12-13
Bridge Battery 12-14
Scanner Battery 12-16
Checking the Scanner Battery Level 12-17
Exchanging Batteries in the Scanner 12-18
Recharging the Scanner Battery 12-20
Chapter 13 Options and Accessories ............................................................................ 13-1
System Parts List 13-2
Tablet Anti-Virus Updating 13-7
Updating Windows Defender Virus Definitions 13-7
Specifications .........................................................................................................................A-1
Specifications A-1
Shipping Case Packing A-3
Fault and Warning Messages A-4
System Screens Sitemap A-8
Tablet Locations A-9
Index 1

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Preface
This manual describes the basic operation of the AS&E
®
MINI Z™ Handheld Z Backscatter
®
, X-ray
Screening 120kV Scan Power System, (scanner unit P/N 342-0600-1, shipped set P/N 342-0500-1).
What’s New
This manual is an introduction to the 120kV generation of the MINI Z system. The system includes
additional power for imaging and to support future feature extensions. This release includes the fol-
lowing updates:
• 120 kV X-ray beam penetration power
• New high-resistance Calibration Dock: black casing treatment distinguishes the 120kV version
• Overall increase in system speed and image processing
• Automatic conversion from dynamic contrast mode to manual contrast
• Dedicated Export screen for offloading image files
• Inspection delete function moved to the Review screen
• New intuitive Home screen icons
• Dual WiFi band options
• Ruggedized tablet computer (for control button maps, see Table A-6)
• Direct Ethernet cable tablet connection
• Optional laser guide beam disable
• Stitched multi-image group scans now accept all enhancement operations
• Interactive histograms for direct optimization of contrast and brightness
WARNING
The equipment described in this manual is intended for operation only by qualified users
who have been trained for operation of the equipment, and who have a technical
understanding of the effects of X-ray radiation and knowledge of X-ray technology.

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Control Interface
Users must have a working knowledge of touchscreen technology, and in addition supervisors must
have a working knowledge of the Microsoft®Windows®10 operating system.
Operator Manual
A copy of this manual is installed on the system tablet. To access that copy, perform the following
steps:
1. In the Home Screen, tap the Help button . The Help screen opens.
If necessary, tap the Operator Manual button. The manual opens in a viewer screen.
For first time views, the Adobe PDF End User Agreement may appear. Tap the Accept button to
continue.
2. To expand or reduce the size of the manual pages on screen, tap with two fingers on the screen, and
spread them to enlarge, and join them to reduce, the page size.
The system is designed so that a user can perform scanning without having direct access to
the operating system of the tablet. Administrative access to the tablet operating system is
required for the following purposes: setting Airplane Mode (WiFi blocking), setting screen
brightness, setting date and time, and resetting the Windows password and accessing
Windows Defender. Any additional actions within the operating system are not allowed and
may void the warranty.

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3. To exit the viewer and go to another screen in the ASEInspection™ Software, tap the Back button
to go to the Home screen or the Status button to go to a Status screen.
Searching for Words in Help
The Operator Manual is an interactive PDF file:
• Blue-colored text indicates a link. Tap the text to jump to the hyperlink destination.
• To search using conditions, in the vertical toolbar at the side of the screen, tap the binoculars button
. The screen updates to display the Search panel with a text entry box.
Figure Preface-1: PDF Scrolling. To move to a specific page, tap the PDF
image, to open a scroll button. Tap and drag the scroll button and the cur-
rent and total page number count displays interactively.
After the manual has been opened, the user can go to other screens, perform tasks, and
return to the manual. The same page will be displayed.
For quick guides, see Section 3.6, Initial Configuration.

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Figure Preface-2: SearchPanel. (1) Tap the binoculars button to open the
panel. (2) Tap in the text box to start typing as the keyboard pane appears.
(3) Tap the Search button to perform the search.
Figure Preface-3: On-screen Keyboard. To use the on-board keyboard, tap
any text-entry box. The on-screen keyboard appears. See Section 3.4.3.
1
2
3
The on-screen keyboard stays visible until closed. To close the keyboard, tap the “X” icon on
the Title bar of the keyboard. To move the keyboard tap the title bard, then tap and drag the
start button that appears (circled).

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Document Conventions
The product described in this manual has both mechanical and digital interfaces. The digital interface
is a tablet, primarily activated by performing gestures on the touchscreen (see Section 3.4.5, Hand Ges-
tures) of the tablet, but some text entry is required. In this manual, the following conventions are used:
•Bold lettering is used to indicate text in tables and menu options displayed by the tablet.
•
Monospace lettering indicates text to be typed into the tablet screen using the on-screen keyboard.
•Blue text indicates a text link to a related topic in this manual. Tap to follow link.
Related Documents
This section provides a summary of the steps required to operate the system from initial configuration
to shutdown after a scanning session. The individual full sections referenced should be reviewed and
understood before carrying out these steps. In particular, carefully review Chapter 2, System Safety.
• The Basic Operation card is provided as a hardcopy insert into the shipping case with the system,
and provides a simplified instruction to get the system operational, test, and shut down.
• The Getting Started pamphlet is provided as a hardcopy insert into the shipping case with the sys-
tem, and provides instructions to get the system operational, test, and shut down.
• The Quick Start is provided on the tablet, and provides a simplified instruction to get the system
operational after starting the tablet. Click the Help button for access.
This Operator Manual is available on the tablet. Click the Help button for access.
.
WARNING
The quick guide references do not take the place of completing a training course
and reading and understanding this entire manual. The MINI Z™ system emits an
ionizing radiation beam. In order to operate the MINI Z in a safe manner, be sure to
read and understand this entire manual.

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Contact Information
For technical support, please contact AS&E®:
• Phone: [phone], Option 4
• E-mail: [e-mail]
For more information on AS&E products and technologies, please visit www.as-
e.com.
For sales of this and other AS&E products, contact:
• Sales: sal[email protected]
• International Sales: [e-mail]
Please contact [e-mail] with any comments or suggestions regarding this manual.
About AS&E
American Science and Engineering, Inc. (AS&E) is the trusted global provider of threat and contra-
band detection solutions for ports, borders, military, critical infrastructure, law enforcement, and avia-
tion. 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 screen-
ing. Using a combination of advanced technologies, these systems provide superior detection capabili-
ties, with high-energy, dual-energy transmission, and Z Backscatter X-rays—pioneered and perfected
by AS&E.
Z Backscatter Technology
As X-Rays hit an object, some are absorbed, producing a transmission X-Ray image, and others are
“scattered” (Compton Scattering). Z Backscatter images are formed from the X-Rays that are scattered
back toward the X-Ray source. Compton scattering is material-dependent, with the lower atomic num-
ber materials scattering more strongly than the higher numbered ones.
Products and Markets
AS&E offers several lines of X-Ray systems for critical security applications to combat terrorism, drug
and weapon smuggling, trade fraud, and illegal immigration. These systems include: Cargo and Vehi-
NOTE
Your local, state, provincial, or national government may require registration of this system
under their X-Ray regulations. Please consult with a local authority to determine applicability.

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cle Inspection, Backscatter-Only Inspection, Parcel, Mail and Package Inspection, and Personnel
Screening.
Z Backscatter Inspection Systems include the Z Backscatter®Van (ZBV®), a mobile cargo and vehi-
cle screening system, and Z Portal®, a drive-through cargo and vehicle screening system. Z Backscat-
ter X-ray technology provides high-quality, photo-like images that offer outstanding detection of
organic materials, such as plastic explosives and drugs. These systems allow for rapid screening of
containers and vehicles for terrorist threats, trade fraud, stowaways, and contraband. The ZBV is an
industry leader for drive-by screening systems because of its low-cost, flexibility, and maneuverability
— all contained in a commercially available delivery van. The AS&E Z Portal is a multi-view, drive-
through inspection system capable of scanning cars, vans, trucks, and their cargoes for threats and con-
traband.
Cargo and Vehicle Inspection includes the OmniView®Gantry, a high-energy inspection system
which utilizes dual-energy transmission technology. It is ideal for inspecting vans, trucks, and air and
sea cargo containers for a variety of materials including explosives, drugs and weapons. The
OmniView Gantry features powerful 4/6 MeV high-energy transmission X-rays that penetrate up to
400mm (15.7 inches) of steel. The Sentry® Portal is a high-throughput, high-energy, drive-through
inspection system that offers a compact radiation footprint and dual-energy transmission imaging of
trucks, cargo containers, and tanker trucks. The Z Portal® system is a drive-through cargo and vehicle
screening system that combines dual-energy transmission inspection plus Z Backscatter® and For-
wardscatter® views for left, right, and top-side imaging of cargo. The Z Portal® and the Sentry® Por-
tal can be co-located for a multi-faceted solution. AS&E’s broad range of cargo and vehicle inspection
systems are designed to combat terrorism, trade fraud, drug trafficking, and weapons smuggling.
Parcel, Mail, and Package Inspection Systems include the Gemini®inspection system, a multi-tech-
nology parcel system that combines dual-energy transmission and Z Backscatter X-rays for the most
complete and accurate threat detection available. Dual-energy transmission provides outstanding
image quality, and enables the quick detection of a wide variety of threats such as guns, knives, and
wires for explosive devices. The Gemini system Z Backscatter X-rays simultaneously generate an
image that provides enhanced detection of organic materials such as plastic explosives (including sheet
and liquid explosives), drugs, and plastic weapons. The combination of technologies dramatically
increases the likelihood of finding illegal materials hidden in parcels. AS&E also offers parcel systems
with varying tunnel sizes and configurations to fit diverse applications and inspection environments.
These systems are primarily used in government facilities, airports, high-security federal facilities,
commercial office buildings, and convention centers.
Personnel Screening (SmartCheck®) System is a safe, non-intrusive system that allows users to detect
threats and contraband hidden on a person. The system displays both organic and inorganic materials,
revealing objects such as guns and knives, plastic and liquid explosives, composite weapons, and other
hidden threats and contraband. The SmartCheck system employs a software algorithm to protect the
privacy of screened passengers while still effectively displaying threats. The privacy-filtered image
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revealing images of the screened individual. The privacy-filtered image shows an outline of the pas-
senger and outlines any potential threats on the person.
Customers
Customers of AS&E include leading governmental agencies, border authorities, military bases, air-
ports, and corporations worldwide, including the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Depart-
ment of Defense, U.S. Navy, U.S. Air Force, U.S. Customs and Border Protection, NATO, Royal Thai
Police, HM Revenue & Customs (U.K.), and Hong Kong Customs.
To date AS&E has sold over 3,600 parcel, personnel, and portable inspection systems and more than
1,000 cargo and vehicle inspection systems. Our Z Backscatter Van (ZBV) is the largest selling cargo
and vehicle inspection system in the world with over 140 customers in 67 countries.
Company History
AS&E has a strong and storied history of scientific innovation, particularly in the field of X-Ray tech-
nology. Formed in 1958, AS&E began as a developer of scientific instruments and applications for
NASA. In 1959, Dr. Riccardo Giacconi joined AS&E and created an X-Ray astronomy team. In the
coming decades, Dr. Giacconi's team made a succession of pioneering discoveries and developments in
the field of X-Ray technology, including the discovery of the first known X-Ray source outside the
solar system (1962), the first successful soft X-Ray photograph of the sun (1965), the launch of the
first satellite dedicated completely to X-Ray astronomy (1970), and the launch of the Einstein Obser-
vatory, the world's largest X-Ray telescope (1978). Dr. Giacconi's pioneering work at AS&E later
earned him the Nobel Prize in Physics.
In subsequent years, AS&E also developed innovative technologies in the fields of defense, education,
medicine, non-destructive testing, and security. Additional AS&E technological achievements include:
development of low energy, high resolution Computed Tomography (CT) scanning of the human body,
derivatives of which are used today in medical scanning systems worldwide; as well as development of
the first practical rail car inspection system used by the U.S. Government to scan rail cars leaving Rus-
sian missile factories, to confirm compliance with the 1972 Intermediate Range Nuclear Forces Treaty.
AS&E also designed and implemented high-resolution non-destructive testing systems to inspect alu-
minum welds on the U.S. Space Station.
Today, AS&E X-Ray systems offer the most advanced technologies available to detect threats and con-
traband. Governments and businesses around the globe count on AS&E detection systems to combat
terrorism and trade fraud.