Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Major Security Scanner Contract by German Federal Ministry of the Interior
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Posted on August 11, 2016 at 5:28:01 AM
Rohde & Schwarz Awarded Major Security Scanner Contract by German Federal Ministry of the Interior
MUNICH, August 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
In July 2016, the Procurement Office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior
signed a framework agreement with Rohde & Schwarz for 300 R&S QPS200 security scanners.
The new instruments can now be used everywhere that the German Federal Police Force
performs security checks.Â
The three-year framework agreement encompasses 300 systems plus accessories and
service. As the security scanners of choice for security checks based on millimeter-wave
technology, the German Federal Police will use the instruments for passenger screening at
airports throughout Germany. The scanners can also be used for security access control in
other places, such as in ministries, for example.
Rohde & Schwarz has successfully entered a new business field with the R&S QPS. The
millimeter-wave technology is based on the company's many years of expertise in developing
globally leading T&M equipment. The security scanner automatically detects potentially
dangerous metallic and non-metallic objects under clothing or on the body. A detected
object is identified on a symbolic graphic of the human body, preserving the privacy of
the individual being scanned. There is no health hazard associated with the R&SÂ QPS
transmit power, which is hundreds or even thousands of times lower than that of a mobile
phone. Scanning comfort is also improved since the individual being scanned simply stands
in front of the scanner with their arms held slightly away from the body.
The security scanners have been certified by the European Civil Aviation Conference
(ECAC) and thoroughly tested for suitability by the Federal Police. This framework
agreement represents Rohde & Schwarz's largest order for security scanners to date.
Additional orders from other countries in Europe and around the world have already been
received.
Contact: Christian Mokry, Tel.: +49-89-4129-0, E-mail: press@rohde-schwarz.com
Rohde & Schwarz
MUNICH, August 11, 2016 /PRNewswire/ --
In July 2016, the Procurement Office of the German Federal Ministry of the Interior
signed a framework agreement with Rohde & Schwarz for 300 R&S QPS200 security scanners.
The new instruments can now be used everywhere that the German Federal Police Force
performs security checks.Â
The three-year framework agreement encompasses 300 systems plus accessories and
service. As the security scanners of choice for security checks based on millimeter-wave
technology, the German Federal Police will use the instruments for passenger screening at
airports throughout Germany. The scanners can also be used for security access control in
other places, such as in ministries, for example.
Rohde & Schwarz has successfully entered a new business field with the R&S QPS. The
millimeter-wave technology is based on the company's many years of expertise in developing
globally leading T&M equipment. The security scanner automatically detects potentially
dangerous metallic and non-metallic objects under clothing or on the body. A detected
object is identified on a symbolic graphic of the human body, preserving the privacy of
the individual being scanned. There is no health hazard associated with the R&SÂ QPS
transmit power, which is hundreds or even thousands of times lower than that of a mobile
phone. Scanning comfort is also improved since the individual being scanned simply stands
in front of the scanner with their arms held slightly away from the body.
The security scanners have been certified by the European Civil Aviation Conference
(ECAC) and thoroughly tested for suitability by the Federal Police. This framework
agreement represents Rohde & Schwarz's largest order for security scanners to date.
Additional orders from other countries in Europe and around the world have already been
received.
Contact: Christian Mokry, Tel.: +49-89-4129-0, E-mail: press@rohde-schwarz.com
Rohde & Schwarz