Overview
The Averguard PB-140 is a portable single-sided handheld backscatter X-ray imager designed for inspection of walls, vehicles, containers, aircraft panels, and other difficult-to-access areas. Its single-sided imaging capability eliminates the need for rear access, making it ideal for security screening in complex environments.
Key Capabilities
- Single-sided backscatter imaging without rear access — inspect walls, vehicles, containers and more
- 140 kV X-ray tube for strong penetration
- Real-time image display with image mosaic, enhancement, pseudo-color, and photographic capture
- Optional dual-mode capability with wireless flat-panel detector for combined backscatter / transmission imaging
- Steel penetration ≥ 8 mm; wire resolution 1.5 mm
- Scan speed 150–300 mm/s; maximum scan time 25 seconds
- System weight 4.8 ± 0.1 kg including battery; 8-hour operating time
- 128 GB configurable storage
- Compact dimensions: 229 × 275 × 197 mm
- Operating temperature -20°C to 50°C; storage -25°C to 60°C; humidity 0–90% non-condensing
Technical Specifications
| Technology | Handheld backscatter X-ray (single-sided) |
| Tube Voltage | 140 kV |
| Steel Penetration | ≥ 8 mm |
| Wire Resolution | 1.5 mm |
| Scan Speed | 150–300 mm/s |
| Maximum Scan Time | 25 seconds |
| System Weight | 4.8 ± 0.1 kg (including battery) |
| Operating Time | 8 hours |
| Storage | 128 GB (configurable) |
| Dimensions | 229 × 275 × 197 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 60°C |
| Humidity | 0–90% non-condensing |
Typical Applications
- Border and customs inspection
- Airport and aviation security
- Prison and correctional screening
- Vehicle and cargo inspection
- Counter-terrorism operations
- Government and critical infrastructure protection
