Description
AutoClear 5333 X-Ray Scanner for Baggage, Parcel, and Mail Inspection in Louisiana
The AutoClear 5333 is one of the most widely deployed checkpoint X-ray scanners in North America, used by law enforcement, public schools, federal courthouses, and corporate security teams. Built for accuracy, durability, and operator simplicity, it screens hand-carried items at airports, government buildings, correctional facilities, stadiums, and major events.
From dual-energy color imaging to optional AI-assisted threat detection, every feature reflects AutoClear’s more than 30 years of experience manufacturing professional X-ray inspection equipment, with an installed base of over 66,000 systems worldwide.
Checkpoint Security Solutions is a registered AutoClear dealer headquartered in Harvey, Louisiana, serving New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the Gulf South region. President Darrell Dumestre has worked in the security industry since 2008, and our team helps clients select, install, and maintain the right 5333 configuration for their venue.
Contact us today for a free quote or to request pricing.
What Does the AutoClear 5333 X-Ray Scanner Detect?
The 5333 uses single-source, dual-energy X-ray technology to identify firearms, knives, edged weapons, explosives, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), narcotics, and other contraband concealed inside bags, parcels, and mail. Dual-energy imaging separates organic, inorganic, and metallic materials in a single scan, helping operators distinguish a paperback book from a block of explosive material in real time.
Color discrimination spans over 2 million tones, giving operators the visual detail needed to identify thin or shielded items inside crowded bags. The bottom-up generator design produces sharper edges and larger on-screen detail than top-down units, making fine wires, blades, and detonator components easier to spot.
This imaging precision is one of the 5333’s most valued advantages. Color-coded material data lets screeners process bags faster and reduce unnecessary secondary inspections in high-traffic environments.
Compact Footprint Built for Tight Lobbies and Mail Rooms
The 5333 is engineered to fit through standard doorways and into elevators, narrow halls, and compact lobbies without building modifications. Its low-profile frame suits school entries, courthouse lobbies, mail rooms, and corporate buildings where floor space is limited.
Every unit ships fully assembled, tested, programmed, and calibrated by Checkpoint Security technicians before delivery, so the scanner is ready for operation as soon as it’s positioned. Whether deployed at a permanent facility or a temporary event checkpoint in New Orleans or Baton Rouge, setup requires minimal technical experience.
The patented guided conveyor belt is central to the 5333’s reliability. Once installed, the belt never needs adjusting, reducing routine maintenance in continuous-use environments like courthouse mornings and corrections intake.
Optional AI-Threat Assist for Faster, Smarter Screening
The 5333 is available with AI-Threat Assist, an artificial intelligence module powered by machine learning algorithms that automatically flags potential weapons, knives, and explosives on screen. When a possible threat appears, the system places a bright box or visual marker around the item, often accompanied by an audio or text alert.
This gives screeners a powerful “second set of eyes” during long shifts and high-volume events. Rather than relying solely on operator vision, AI-Threat Assist helps reduce missed threats caused by fatigue or distraction, a common challenge at busy checkpoints.
For facilities upgrading legacy equipment or building new entry points, the AI module is one of the most significant advancements in modern X-ray inspection technology.
100 kV vs. 160 kV: Which Generator Is Right for Your Venue?
The AutoClear 5333 is available in two configurations to match your screening environment:
- 100 kV generator: Ideal for everyday screening of purses, briefcases, backpacks, parcels, and bags at schools, courthouses, lobbies, and event entrances where standard threat profiles apply.
- 160 kV generator: Rated to penetrate approximately 28 to 29 mm (1.10″ to 1.14″) of steel. Better suited for dense cargo, heavily packed mail, and high-threat environments such as government buildings and correctional facilities.
Our certified team helps Louisiana clients choose the right configuration during the quote process based on venue threat profile, throughput needs, and regulatory requirements.
Where the 5333 Is Used
The 5333 supports screening across many sectors. Common deployments include:
- Airport employee and small parcel screening
- Courthouses and government buildings
- Correctional facilities and intake processing
- Schools, universities, and testing centers
- Corporate lobbies and high-rise office buildings
- Stadiums, arenas, concerts, and festivals
- Healthcare facilities and critical infrastructure
- Mail rooms, distribution centers, and loading docks
- Museums, attractions, and entertainment venues
These applications cover both permanent installs and temporary event checkpoints across Louisiana and the Gulf South. Settings tune to the operating conditions and threat priorities of each environment.
Built for Demanding Operating Environments
The 5333 is constructed for continuous duty cycles in high-traffic settings. Its unibody heavy-gauge epoxy-painted steel frame, reinforced conveyor system, and tamper-resistant housing protect the unit from vibration, accidental impact, and routine wear at busy checkpoints.
The system runs on autoSoft®, AutoClear’s proprietary operating system. The 5333 networks into existing security infrastructure, integrates with video management software (VMS), or runs as a standalone checkpoint, depending on facility needs.
Combined with Checkpoint Security’s certified repair team in Harvey, Louisiana, the 5333 delivers years of reliable operation with predictable maintenance costs.
Fast Throughput for High-Traffic Checkpoints
Speed and accuracy define the 5333’s performance. The unit handles continuous bag flow without sacrificing image clarity, making it well suited to courthouse mornings, school entry rushes, and event ingress windows in New Orleans and across the Gulf South.
Operators can toggle through image enhancement tools to make fast, confident decisions on borderline images without slowing the line. Available views include organic-only, inorganic-only, color, black-and-white, and edge-enhancement.
Paired with a Garrett PD6500i walk-through metal detector and trained checkpoint staff, the 5333 anchors a complete entry-screening solution capable of processing hundreds of guests per hour.
Integration With Existing Security Systems
Facilities extend the value of the 5333 by connecting it to broader security infrastructure. The system supports integration with CCTV, video management software, access control platforms, and incident management tools, making it a natural fit for multi-layered security programs.
This connectivity is especially valuable for stadiums, large campuses, government buildings, and venues with multiple entry points where coordinated checkpoint operations matter. Recorded image logs and event data support training, compliance, and incident investigation.
For clients with established security ecosystems, our team coordinates installation so the 5333 fits cleanly into the broader system without disrupting operations.
Available for Sale, Rent, and Lease in Louisiana
Checkpoint Security offers the AutoClear 5333 through multiple acquisition options to match each client’s budget and use case:
- Outright purchase with full installation, calibration, and operator training included
- Daily, weekly, and monthly rentals for events, festivals, conventions, graduations, and short-term needs in New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and across the Gulf South
- Long-term lease options for facilities preferring predictable monthly costs
- Equipment delivered fully assembled, tested, programmed, and calibrated before arrival
- Optional trained X-ray operators and bag screeners available with rentals
Rental clients receive the same factory-grade equipment used in permanent installs, plus optional staffing for events that require turnkey checkpoint coverage.
Service, Repair, and Spare Pool Support
As a registered AutoClear dealer, Checkpoint Security provides factory-trained, certified service for the entire AutoClear X-ray product line. Our technicians handle preventive maintenance, calibration, break-fix repairs, and emergency swap-outs from our spare equipment pool to minimize downtime.
For clients with mission-critical operations, scheduled maintenance contracts keep the 5333 in peak condition year-round. Whether you purchased the unit through us or inherited it from a prior vendor, our Louisiana-based technicians can keep it running.
Technical Specifications
The AutoClear 5333 combines proven engineering with field-ready specifications, balancing detection capability, throughput, and footprint for real-world checkpoint environments.
- Tunnel size (W x H): 53.0 x 33.0 cm (20.9 x 13.0 in)
- Overall dimensions (L x W x H): 125.4 x 72.1 x 111.4 cm (49.4 x 28.4 x 43.6 in)
- Weight: 236 kg (520 lbs) uncrated; 313 kg (690 lbs) crated
- Generator options: 100 kV or 160 kV
- Steel penetration (160 kV): Approximately 28-29 mm (1.10″-1.14″)
- Imaging: Single-source, dual-energy color discrimination with 2+ million color tones
- Optional module: AI-Threat Assist (AI-assisted weapon and threat detection)
- Operating system: autoSoft®, AutoClear’s proprietary platform with network integration support
- Conveyor: Patented guided belt with no adjustment required
- Operating temperature: 0° to 40°C (32° to 104°F)
- Humidity: 20% to 95%, non-condensing
- Power: Less than 0.7 kVA; 100, 120, 200, 220, 240, or 250 V
Every detail of the 5333 is engineered for accurate, repeatable performance across thousands of daily scans, supporting long-term reliability for facilities that need trusted parcel and baggage inspection.
Why Choose the AutoClear 5333 from Checkpoint Security Solutions
Checkpoint Security Solutions is led by President Darrell Dumestre, who has worked in the security industry since 2008. We work with school administrators, event organizers, government procurement officers, and corporate security teams across Louisiana and the Gulf South to recommend the right configuration, generator option, and AI module for each environment.
Our team handles selection, installation, calibration, operator training, and ongoing maintenance so your facility achieves dependable performance every day. Sourcing through Checkpoint Security Solutions in Harvey, LA delivers authentic AutoClear equipment, factory-backed warranty support, and expert guidance from specialists who understand real-world checkpoint operations across the region.
Call (504) 577-2323 today for pricing or to schedule a consultation with our security equipment experts.
Frequently Asked Questions About the AutoClear 5333 X-Ray Scanner
What can the AutoClear 5333 X-ray scanner detect?
The AutoClear 5333 detects firearms, knives, edged weapons, explosives, improvised explosive devices (IEDs), narcotics, and other contraband concealed inside bags, parcels, and mail. Its single-source, dual-energy imaging separates organic, inorganic, and metallic materials in a single scan, and the optional AI-Threat Assist module automatically flags likely threats on screen for the operator.
What size items fit through the 5333 tunnel?
The 5333 tunnel measures 53.0 cm wide by 33.0 cm tall (20.9 x 13.0 inches), making it ideal for purses, briefcases, backpacks, laptop bags, strollers, full mailbags, and small parcels. For larger luggage or palletized cargo, ask Checkpoint Security about the AutoClear 6040 or other systems in the AutoClear lineup.
What's the difference between the 100 kV and 160 kV configurations?
The 100 kV generator handles standard daily screening at schools, courthouses, lobbies, and event entrances where typical bag and parcel threat profiles apply. The 160 kV generator penetrates approximately 28 to 29 mm (1.10" to 1.14") of steel, making it better suited for dense cargo, heavily packed mail, and high-threat environments such as government buildings and correctional facilities. Our team helps you pick during the quote.
Can I rent an AutoClear 5333 instead of buying one?
Yes. Checkpoint Security Solutions offers daily, weekly, and monthly rentals of the AutoClear 5333, plus long-term lease options. Rentals are popular for festivals, sporting events, conventions, graduations, and film productions across Louisiana and the Gulf South. Every rental arrives fully assembled, tested, programmed, and calibrated, with optional trained X-ray operators available.
How much does an AutoClear 5333 cost to buy or rent?
Pricing depends on generator configuration (100 kV or 160 kV), AI-Threat Assist add-on, accessories, installation requirements, and whether you're purchasing or renting. Checkpoint Security Solutions does not publish list pricing. Call (504) 577-2323 for a free, no-obligation quote.
Do you provide operator training for the X-ray scanner?
Yes. Every AutoClear 5333 purchase from Checkpoint Security includes operator orientation. AutoClear's design allows basic operator training to be completed in approximately one hour. For rentals, you can either train your own staff or hire our certified bag screeners and X-ray operators to staff the checkpoint for the duration of your event.
Is Checkpoint Security Solutions an authorized AutoClear dealer?
Yes. Checkpoint Security Solutions is a registered AutoClear dealer and an authorized service provider for the full AutoClear X-ray product line. This means clients receive authentic factory equipment, manufacturer-backed warranty support, genuine replacement parts, and certified repair technicians based in Harvey, Louisiana.
How long does delivery and installation take?
Lead times depend on configuration, AI options, and current stock. For event rentals, Checkpoint Security routinely delivers and sets up the day before your event or on the day of the event itself. For permanent installations, we provide a firm timeline at the time of quote, including site assessment, delivery, calibration, operator training, and integration with existing systems.
What service area does Checkpoint Security cover?
Checkpoint Security Solutions is headquartered at 3817 Spencer Street in Harvey, Louisiana, and primarily serves New Orleans, Baton Rouge, and the entire Gulf South region, including Mississippi, Alabama, East Texas, and the Florida Panhandle. For larger engagements, we travel nationwide.
Does the 5333 integrate with my existing security systems?
Yes. The AutoClear 5333 runs on autoSoft®, AutoClear's proprietary operating system, and supports integration with CCTV, video management software (VMS), access control platforms, and incident management tools. Our technicians coordinate the install so the 5333 fits cleanly into your existing security ecosystem without disrupting operations.
What is AI-Threat Assist and is it worth the upgrade?
AI-Threat Assist is an optional artificial intelligence module that uses machine-learning algorithms to automatically identify potential weapons, knives, and explosives on screen. When a possible threat is detected, the system places a bright box around the item and may trigger an audio or text alert. For high-volume venues, schools, and facilities with rotating operators, the AI module reduces missed threats caused by fatigue and is one of the most significant recent advancements in X-ray inspection technology.
Can I service or repair an AutoClear scanner I bought from another vendor?
Yes. Checkpoint Security's factory-trained, certified technicians service the entire AutoClear X-ray product line, including units purchased from other dealers. We handle preventive maintenance, calibration, break-fix repairs, and emergency swap-outs from our spare equipment pool. Scheduled maintenance contracts are available for mission-critical operations.
Is the AutoClear 5333 safe for film, electronics, and medication?
The AutoClear 5333 is a low-dose security X-ray scanner designed for screening hand-carried items. Standard X-ray inspection systems of this class do not damage typical electronics, medications, or most consumer items. For high-sensitivity items such as undeveloped photographic film or specialized medical isotopes, hand inspection is recommended as a precaution. Contact our team if you have specific concerns about an item type.
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