Thermo Scientific EGIS Defender0 pages

Explosives Trace Detection (ETD) system
combines cutting edge technology and
performance with rugged packaging,
portability, reliability and ease of use.
The highly flexible dual technology
platform provides extremely low false
positives for high inspection throughput
to assure the success of security

Thermo Scientific
EGIS Defender

missions around the world.

Product Specifications

The Thermo Scientific EGIS Defender

Portable lightweight desktop explosives
trace detection system

Features and Benefits
• Low cost of ownership
• Reduced obsolescence
• High performance & fast results
• Accurate analysis with highest sensitivity
and lowest false alarm rate
• Ease of use and operation
• Ease of maintenance
• Remote diagnostics
• Integrated touch screen
• Expanded explosives library
• Enhanced sensitivity
• Internal 40 GB hard disk drive

The next generation Thermo Scientific
explosives detection system is based on our
patented high-speed gas chromatography
(HSGC) technology combined with micro
differential ion mobility spectrometry (DMx),
setting a new benchmark for performance
in the high-end explosive trace detection
system market.
With the combination of these dual
technologies, the Thermo Scientific EGIS
Defender offers the highest performance
available and simultaneously detects plastic,
commercial, and military explosives, TATP,
HMTD and nitrates, in a lightweight package.
Among the most significant features of
the EGIS™ Defender is its ability to detect
new and emerging threats through
software upgrades, eliminating the risk
of technology obsolescence.

Technology
High-speed gas chromatography with micro
differential ion mobility spectrometry
(HSGC-DMx).
Applications
• Aviation screening at security
checkpoints, hold baggage and cargo
• Control of military access points
and border crossings
• Critical infrastructure, including nuclear
power facilities and chemical plants
• Commercial and federal buildings,
including embassies, corporate mail
rooms and high-rise facilities
• High-security events, such as conventions
and major sporting venues