Smiths Detection innovation allows for the mobile detection of explosives, narcotics and super toxic chemicals

Rhea-AI Summary

Smiths Detection has launched the Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) 4 with the XID extension, enhancing its ability to detect super toxic chemical agents, narcotics, and explosives, such as fentanyl and novichok. The integration with XID transforms the LCD into a mobile trace detector, suitable for various CBRNe scenarios. With over 100,000 units in service globally, primarily with the US DOD, the LCD series is a leading solution in personal chemical detection. The products will be showcased at the Security & Policing event in Farnborough, UK, from March 14-16.

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• Launch of LCD 4 expands detection capabilities for super toxic threats.
• Integration with XID enhances versatility and operational use.
• Over 100,000 LCD units deployed worldwide, indicating strong market presence.

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The launch of the LCD 4 – a body worn toxic chemical detector – alongside a first of its kind extension – XID – brings enhanced versatility to the detector, allowing it to identify traces of super toxic chemical agents, narcotics and explosives – including fentanyl and novichok

LONDON--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and security screening technology, today announces the launch of its latest chemical agent identifier, Lightweight Chemical Detector (LCD) 4 alongside the LCD XID extension. This will expand the detection capabilities of the LCD to include street narcotics, explosives, pharmaceuticals, and other super toxic chemical threats.

The capability of LCD can be transformed by placing the detector into the XID cradle, where it immediately turns the vapour detection device into a ruggedised mobile trace detector that can be used in any CBRNe (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear and Explosive) scenario.

The XID has been developed as a direct response to the request from existing LCD customers to adapt the capabilities of the detector to the constantly evolving global threat environment which is driving the requirement to detect and identify minute quantities of super toxic threats such as fentanyl and novichok.

The LCD series is the most widely deployed personal chemical detector globally, over 100,000 detectors are in service with operators in 58 different countries. The largest operator is the US DOD through its Joint Chemical Agent Detector (JCAD) Program. The LCD and LCD XID have been evaluated in the Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons laboratories and provide the benchmark for personal protection against toxic chemical threats.

Smiths Detection’s Defence Market Director, Michael Lea, said: “The LCD 4 and the XID have been developed to respond to the changing threat environment. The XID gives CBRNe and HAZMAT operators the ability to detect and identify a far broader range of threats that they may encounter on everyday operations. The XID is a great illustration of Smiths Detection’s capability to develop products in response to customer needs and helping us to achieve our mission to make the world safer place.”

The LCD 4 & XID will be on display at the Security & Policing event in Farnborough, UK, 14-16 March (booth C87).

ABOUT SMITHS DETECTION:

Smiths Detection, a division of Smiths Group, is a global leader in inspection and detection technologies for the air transport, ports and borders, armed forces and urban security markets. With more than 70 years of experience in the field, we offer the necessary solutions to protect society from the threats posed by explosives, prohibited weapons, contraband, toxic chemical agents and narcotics – helping to make the world a safer place.

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FAQ

What new features does the LCD 4 offer for detection?

The LCD 4 features enhanced detection capabilities for super toxic agents, narcotics, and explosives.

When and where will the LCD 4 and XID be displayed?

They will be showcased at the Security & Policing event in Farnborough, UK, from March 14-16.

How many LCD detectors are currently in service?

Over 100,000 LCD detectors are in use globally.

What is the significance of the XID extension for the LCD 4?

The XID extension allows the LCD 4 to function as a ruggedized mobile trace detector.

Which organization is the largest operator of the LCD series?

The largest operator is the US Department of Defense through its JCAD Program.