A hand—held Explosive Trace Detection system with the highest level of sensitivity and lowest cost of operation.

Lightweight, Compact Design
Highest Throughput in Industry
No Calibration, Grids, Membranes and Swipe Traps Required
Automatic Continuous Self—Calibration
No Preventive Maintenance Required

The Rapiscan HE5O uses an inhaling, non-contact sampling method with a real time analysis response for fast, reliable and specific identification of explosives. The 3 button control and fully automatic continuous calibration design facilitates easy integration into screening processes.

Advanced Sampling Technology
The Rapiscan HE5O detects explosive traces in both forms of vapors and particulate from the ambient environment, packages, or other surfaces that may have absorbed explosive residues. The HE5O uses a non-contact inhalation sampling technology that does not damage the interrogated surface. Designed to minimize consumable costs, the HE5O uses a low cost dopant with an extended shelf life. For additional flexibility the HESO is also able to analyze the sample taken by a swipe.

Exempt from US NRC Requirements
The HE5O uses a unique ionization source with US Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) Exempt Distribution status that has no end-user documentation and no radiation leak testing requirements.

Non-contact Sampling
The lightweight, ergonomically designed HE5O allows the operator to screen without contact for all major explosives.

Detects Range of Explosives
The Rapiscan HE5O detects low picogram levels of a broad range of explosives including TATP, TNT, C4 / RDX, Semtex, Nitroglycerin / Dynamite, PETN, EGDN, DNT, HMX, Black Powder, Smokeless Powder and ANFO / Ammonium Nitrate.

Easy-to-Operate
The Rapiscan HE5O offers a fully automatic continuous self-calibration technology without the need for manual calibration and traps and is ready to use in less than 10 minutes. Alarms can be configured with audible and/or visual detection indicators. With the large screen LCD the HE5O can be used in all light conditions.

The HE5O is ideal for customers that need a portable, versatile and effective explosive threat detection solution.