PB-140 Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Imager
The Averguard PB-140 images from one side only, so there is nothing to place behind the target. That is what makes walls, vehicle panels, containers and aircraft panels inspectable at all in the field. A 140 kV tube penetrates 8 mm or more of steel at 1.5 mm wire resolution, and the whole system weighs 4.8 kg including battery with 8 hours of operating time.
Key benefits
- Single-sided imaging removes the need for rear access to the target
- 140 kV tube with steel penetration of 8 mm or more
- 4.8 kg including battery and 8 hours of operating time per charge
- Scan speed 150 to 300 mm/s with a maximum scan time of 25 seconds
- Rated from -20°C to 50°C for field rather than indoor-only use
Problems it solves
- Conventional transmission imaging needs access to both sides of the target
- Walls, panels and loaded containers cannot be brought to a fixed scanner
- Dismantling a panel to inspect behind it is destructive and slow
- Mains-powered equipment is unusable at a roadside or remote position
Who it is for
- Field inspection teams working where a target cannot be moved
- Customs and border units inspecting loaded vehicles and containers
- Government and infrastructure security teams needing portable imaging
Application scenarios
- Border and customs inspection of vehicles and containers
- Airport and aviation security checks on panels and structures
- Prison and correctional screening of fixed walls and fittings
- Counter-terrorism operations and critical infrastructure protection
Technical features
- Real-time image display with image mosaic and enhancement
- Pseudo-colour rendering and photographic capture
- Optional dual mode with a wireless flat-panel detector for combined backscatter and transmission imaging
- 128 GB configurable storage
- Humidity rating 0 to 90% non-condensing
Specifications
| Technology | Handheld backscatter X-ray, single-sided |
|---|---|
| Tube Voltage | 140 kV |
| Steel Penetration | 8 mm or more |
| Wire Resolution | 1.5 mm |
| Scan Speed | 150 to 300 mm/s |
| Maximum Scan Time | 25 seconds |
| System Weight | 4.8 kg plus or minus 0.1 kg including battery |
| Operating Time | 8 hours |
| Storage | 128 GB configurable |
| Dimensions | 229 x 275 x 197 mm |
| Operating Temperature | -20°C to 50°C |
| Storage Temperature | -25°C to 60°C |
| Humidity | 0 to 90% non-condensing |
Figures are those published by the factory for this model. Where a value is shown as TBC it is not published, and we will confirm it with the factory before you order rather than estimate it.
Customisation options
- Optional wireless flat-panel detector for dual-mode backscatter and transmission imaging
- Configurable storage capacity
Compared with other models in the range
A tunnel scanner such as the VKJ-6550 gives finer resolution but only for items that can be carried to it. The PB-140 is the opposite trade: lower resolution than a fixed system, but it goes to a wall, a vehicle or a container that will never fit inside one.
Use guide
- Charge the battery for a full 8-hour operating shift before deployment
- Hold the scan head against the surface, no rear access is required
- Move at 150 to 300 mm/s and keep each pass under the 25 second maximum
- Use image mosaic to assemble adjacent passes over a large panel
- Add the wireless flat-panel detector when transmission imaging is also needed
Where this product is used
Part of X-Ray Inspection Systems and Portable Scanners · typically specified for:
PB-140 Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Imager FAQ
Does it need access to the back of the object
No. Single-sided backscatter imaging is the reason to choose it.
How much steel will it penetrate
8 mm or more, from a 140 kV tube, at 1.5 mm wire resolution.
How long does the battery last
8 hours of operating time, with the complete system weighing 4.8 kg including the battery.
Can it also do transmission imaging
Yes, with the optional wireless flat-panel detector for combined backscatter and transmission modes.
What temperature range is it rated for
-20°C to 50°C operating and -25°C to 60°C storage, at 0 to 90% non-condensing humidity.
How much data can it hold
128 GB, configurable.
What approvals are needed to import it
Requirements differ by country. Contact us on WhatsApp with the destination and we will confirm what applies.
Quotation for the PB-140 Handheld Backscatter X-Ray Imager
Send your destination port and quantity. We will come back with price, lead time and what documentation the factory can supply for your market.