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X-ray Container Scanning Inspection System For Crane
The Madoors USA MDRS-AEEST-9000 is a patented, world-unique crane-mounted X-ray backscatter container scanning system that couples directly to harbor port cranes — scanning containers using backscatter technology as the crane operates, before the container is loaded onto a ship or truck, providing 100% secure container scanning at container loading areas, port transport areas, and customs checkpoints without interrupting the normal crane operation cycle. The patent for this scanning system belongs to Madoors USA — the project and R&D designs are proprietary, with a worldwide patent examination application filed with the Patent Institute — making the MDRS-AEEST-9000 the only crane-integrated X-ray container scanning system of its type available globally.
The system produces its own electricity through an integrated generator — requiring no feeder cables or external power supply from the crane or port infrastructure — and transmits scanned images wirelessly to the remote operator monitoring station. All mechanical components are hot-dip galvanized with Jotun epoxy salt-weather-resistant ship primer and epoxy polyurethane top coat for long-term corrosion resistance in the marine port environment.
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
The MDRS-AEEST-9000 system is mounted on the port crane structure and travels on rails alongside the container during the scanning process — moving back and forth along the container length while the crane holds the container in position, providing complete backscatter X-ray coverage of the entire container exterior and penetrating into the interior to detect concealed substances.
The system's self-contained power generation eliminates the need for external electrical supply from the crane or port infrastructure — the integrated generator produces all power required for the X-ray source, flat panel camera sensors, computer system, PLC control, and wireless communications. UPS power supply and battery kits provide continued operation during generator interruption events.
Scanning is initiated by the operator through the wireless remote start and stop control system. The scan image is transmitted wirelessly from the MDRS-AEEST-9000 to the remote monitoring station — the operator reviews the complete container scan image and assesses for prohibited substances before the loading sequence continues.
Detection targets include explosives, weapons, ammunition, antiques and historical artifacts, pharmaceuticals, narcotics, tobacco products, and any other prohibited or undeclared substances concealed in stashed areas within the container.
All enclosures — PC cabinet, X-ray beam source cabinet, and UPS/battery storage cabinet — are manufactured from ST 37 steel with IP65 ingress protection rating, providing complete protection against dust and water ingress in the outdoor marine port environment. Mechanical components are hot-dip coated and painted with Jotun salty weather-resistant ship-type epoxy primer and epoxy polyurethane topcoat for the corrosive salt-air environment of harbor and port installations.
KEY FEATURES
World-Unique Patented Crane-Coupled Technology
The MDRS-AEEST-9000 is the only X-ray container scanning system in the world that couples directly to the port crane and scans the container as part of the crane operation cycle — the patent belongs to Madoors USA with a worldwide patent examination application filed. This unique crane-integration approach eliminates the requirement for a separate, dedicated scanning portal through which containers must pass — instead, the scanning occurs at the point where the crane is already handling the container, with no additional container movement or handling required for the inspection.
100% Container Scanning — Pre-Loading Detection
The crane-integrated scanning approach enables 100% container inspection before loading onto a ship or truck — every container handled by the equipped crane is scanned as it is lifted, with no containers bypassing the inspection through alternative handling routes. This 100% inspection rate is the fundamental security advantage of the crane-integrated approach over portal scanning systems that require containers to be routed through a separate inspection point — providing complete coverage without the selection and routing logistics of a separate inspection lane.
Backscatter Technology — Concealed Substance Detection
The X-ray backscatter technology provides the container interior imaging required for detection of substances concealed in stashed areas within the container — under false floors, behind false walls, within legitimate cargo packaging, and in structural voids of the container itself. Backscatter imaging is specifically effective for detecting organic materials — drugs, tobacco, human beings — as well as metallic weapons and ammunition — providing comprehensive detection coverage across all major smuggling and security threat categories.
Self-Powered — No External Cables Required
The integrated generator eliminates the requirement for any feeder cables or external power supply connections to the crane or port electrical infrastructure — the MDRS-AEEST-9000 operates as a completely self-sufficient unit carrying all required power generation capability within its own structure. This cable-free self-powered design is the practical enabler of crane coupling — a system requiring external power cables would create operational complications and safety hazards in the dynamic operating environment of an active port crane.
Wireless Image Transmission — Remote Operator Monitoring
The Access Point wireless image transmission system transmits the scanned container image to the remote monitoring station operator in real time — the operator views the complete container scan on the remote monitoring station and makes the threat assessment without requiring physical presence at the crane or container position. Wireless start and stop control allows the operator to manage the scanning process remotely — initiating and completing scans from the monitoring station without manual crane-side intervention.
IP65 All-Weather Enclosures — Marine Corrosion Resistance
All electrical and electronic enclosures are manufactured from ST 37 steel with IP65 ingress protection — providing complete protection against the dust, water spray, and humidity of the outdoor port environment. Hot-dip galvanization of all mechanical components with Jotun salty weather-resistant ship-type epoxy primer and epoxy polyurethane topcoat provides the corrosion resistance required for long-term operation in the salt-air environment of harbor and marine port installations — the most corrosive outdoor environment for steel structures.
Rail Movement — Complete Container Coverage
The rail movement system moves the X-ray scanning unit back and forth along the container length — providing complete scanning coverage of the full container from one end to the other without gaps or uninspected zones. The rail-guided movement ensures consistent scan geometry and detector-to-container distance throughout the full scan, providing uniform image quality across the complete container surface.
PLC Control — Automated Scan Sequencing
The PLC control board manages the automated scan sequencing — initiating the rail movement, controlling the X-ray source, managing the camera sensor data capture, and coordinating the wireless transmission of the completed scan image. PLC automation ensures consistent, repeatable scan execution without depending on manual operator timing and reduces the operator workload at the scanning position.
Pre-Loading Inspection — Prohibited Substance Detection
The scanning occurs before the container is loaded onto the ship or truck transport — providing the customs and port security authority with actionable intelligence about the container contents before the container leaves the port and enters international transit. Pre-loading detection is the most operationally effective point for contraband interception — after loading, interdiction requires the ship or truck to be stopped and the container offloaded, multiplying the cost and operational complexity of the response.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS
X-ray beam source — backscatter X-ray generator providing the X-ray energy for container penetration and backscatter imaging. X-ray camera sensors and flat panels — detection array capturing the backscattered X-ray signal for image formation. Generator — self-contained power generation for all system electrical requirements. UPS power supply and battery kits — power continuity during generator interruption. PLC control board — automated scan sequence management. Computer system — image processing, display, and transmission. X-ray scanning system software — image acquisition, processing, and operator interface. Access Point wireless image transmission — real-time image delivery to remote monitoring station. Wireless start/stop remote control — operator scan management from remote position.
Mechanical structure: crane-coupled transport system columns, X-ray unit mechanical steel construction case, IP65 PC enclosure cabinet, IP65 X-ray source enclosure cabinet, IP65 UPS and battery storage cabinet, walkway, walking wheel rails, electrical panel, hot-dip galvanized and Jotun epoxy/polyurethane painted mechanical components, scan monitoring system station.
DEPLOYMENT SEQUENCE
Crane Coupling Installation
The MDRS-AEEST-9000 is assembled on the port crane structure — transport columns, rail system, X-ray unit, and all enclosure cabinets are mounted and secured to the crane. Rail travel mechanism is verified for correct back-and-forth movement alongside the container handling position.
Generator & Power System Commissioning
The integrated generator is commissioned and all electrical systems — X-ray source, camera sensors, computer, PLC, UPS, and wireless communications — are verified as operational from generator power without any external power connection.
Wireless System Configuration
The wireless image transmission and remote control systems are configured for communication between the crane-mounted unit and the remote monitoring station. Wireless start and stop control from the monitoring station is tested and verified.
Monitoring Station Setup
The remote scan monitoring station is established at the confirmed operator position. Image display, image processing software, and operator interface are verified for correct image receipt from the crane-mounted system.
Operational Integration with Crane Workflow
The scanning initiation and completion protocol is integrated with the crane operation workflow — confirming the sequence of container attachment, automatic crane lock, operator scan initiation, scan completion, image transmission and review, and loading decision. Operator training on scan initiation, image assessment, and prohibited substance identification is completed.
Patent Documentation & Handover
MDRS-AEEST-9000 patent documentation, system certification records, and installation handover documentation are compiled into the project handover package.
DEPLOYMENT SCENARIOS & USE CASES
Madoors USA MDRS-AEEST-9000 Crane-Mounted X-Ray Container Scanning Systems are specified for any port or container handling facility requiring 100% crane-integrated pre-loading container inspection.
- International port container terminal crane-integrated scanning
- Customs checkpoint container scanning at port loading areas
- Drug and narcotics interdiction pre-loading container inspection
- Weapons and ammunition detection at port container facilities
- Antiques and cultural artifact smuggling prevention at ports
- Tobacco and pharmaceutical contraband port detection
- Explosives and IED component pre-loading port scanning
- Military logistics port container security inspection
- Free trade zone container customs compliance scanning
- Seaport security authority 100% container inspection program
- Container transport truck loading area scanning
- Port authority security upgrade crane-integrated inspection
- International border crossing container pre-transit scanning
- Any port facility requiring world-unique crane-coupled container X-ray inspection
- Category: X-Ray Systems