WALK THROUGH METAL DETECTORS

Walk through

Metal Detectors

Entrance and exit security metal detector checks

Quickly scan people as they pass through the walk through metal detectors to check for the presence of dangerous or restricted metallic items concealed upon the body. Easy to use, and easy to assemble, making them ideal for events and short term use, but strong and reliable for permanent location.

PD6500i Archway Metal Detector

Used worldwide for metal detection

The Garrett PD6500i is the world’s highest-performing walk-through archway metal detector and leads the industry with superior pinpoint technology and unmatched discrimination and sensitivity features.

Security professionals and government departments worldwide trust the PD6500i metal detector to safely scan the maximum number of personnel with the highest safety levels of any unit on the market.

Because of these high standards, the Garrett PD6500i has been chosen and approved by the Department For Transport (DFT), ECAC, and TSA.

Easy to assemble

The PD 6500i’s flat-pack design allows for a quick and simple assembly of its 4 parts using only 8 screws and 3 internal electrical connections.

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Garrett PD6500i walkthrough metal detector key features:

  • 33 pinpoint zones to precisely identify multiple target locations from head to toe on the left, center, and right sides of the body.
  • More than 20 standard programs for security application versatility.
  • International security standards—The PD6500i meets the world’s highest test certifications, including the following international airports: airports around the world
  • Dual detection: with transmitters and receivers in each panel, the PD6500i is the equivalent of two detectors in one. By scanning from both sides, the PD6500i provides superior detection, uniformity and performance.
  • Advanced broadband detection technology provides superior target analysis, ferrous and non-ferrous weapons detection, discrimination, and higher throughput.
  • Directional counter with four settings for counting (forward, reverse, subtract in reverse, and bi-directional).
  • Superior versatility: selectable settings designed for airports, courthouses, prisons, schools, facilities, special events, mass transit, loss prevention, and many other applications.
  • Networking ability: CMA provides networking, remote control, monitoring, data analysis, and group management.
  • Meets IP55 standards for moisture and foreign matte protection.
  • Limited 24 month parts warranty.
  • Lights at the entrance display universal “wait” and “proceed” symbols for traffic control.


Passageway Interior Size

Width 30″ (0.76 m)

Height 80″ (2.03 m)

Depth 23″ (0.58 m)

Overall Exterior Size

Width 35″ (0.90 m)

Height 87″ (2.21 m)

Depth 23″ (0.58 m)

Shipping Size

Width 35.5″ (0.90 m)

Height 91.5″ (2.32 m)

Depth 6.25″ (.16 m)

Weight: 143 lbs. (64 kg)

Shipping Weight: 165 lbs. (74 kg)

Features Specification
Temperatures Operating: -4° F (-20° C) to +149° F (65° C); Humidity to 95% non condensing; Storage: -40° F (-40° C) to 158° F (70° C)
Power Fully automatic 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hertz, 45 watts; no rewiring, switching or adjustments needed.
Weatherproofing / Foreign Object Protection Standards Meets IP 55, IEC Standard. "Degrees of Protection provided by Enclosures," IEC 529. *IP 65 optional.
Target Pinpointing Lights Thirty-three (33) distinct zones are displayed with two (2) independent columns of LEDs located on exit side of PD 6500i.
Programs More than Twenty (20) independent programs designed to meet all installation specific requirements including ECAC requirements for European airports and TSA requirements for U.S. airports.
Multi-Unit and Multi-Brand Compatibility 2,300 selectable operating frequencies and multiple channels allow the PD 6500i to operate in close proximity to other PD 6500is as well as with non-Garrett walk-throughs.
Interference Suppression Advanced analog and digital filtering—as well as adjustable operating frequencies—eliminate the potential effects from X-ray units, radios and other electrical interference sources.
Directional Counter Advanced analog and digital filtering—as well as adjustable operating frequencies—eliminate the potential effects from X-ray units, radios and other electrical interference sources.
Random Alarm Feature Advanced analog and digital filtering—as well as adjustable operating frequencies—eliminate the potential effects from X-ray units, radios and other electrical interference sources.
Alarms Audible tone and volume adjustable. Bright LED visual alarm.
Lights International symbols located at entrance.
Tamper-Proof All settings are secured with a key lock and two levels of access codes. Further security is accomplished with a cabinet lock which prevents unauthorized access to physical cables, connectors and electronics.
Control Outputs Solid state switches (low voltage AC or DC) for operating external alarms and control devices.
Construction Attractive scratch and mar-resistant laminate. Detection Heads and Support: Heavy duty aluminum.
Warranty Limited 24 months parts warranty

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