Metal Detector

What to Look for in a Portable Metal Detector

A portable metal detector works the same way any regular metal detector does. The difference here is that unlike regular metal detectors that are used in many different ways, a portable metal detector is used to detect metal, weapons, or contraband carried by people, in bags, objects, or clothes.  Portable Metal Detectors - Huge Selection - Best Prices - Free Shipping

Portable metal detectors have sensitive surfaces and special shapes that make them easier to operate, move around, and transport. Their uses vary from detecting metal coins, live wires, or wood stud location at home, which is ideal for most homeowners. They can also be used as body scanners in business areas.

Portable metal detectors can either be hand held or walk-through. Hand held metal detectors are small and lightweight, and can be carried in one's pocket or around the wrist. Some walk-through metal detectors are collapsible or foldable and are easy to set-up. They can be functional within five minutes. They also come in small carry-on bags. Portable Metal Detectors - Huge Selection - Best Prices - Free Shipping

Metal Detector

A list of the technical features in a portable metal detector includes the following:

- 9V battery power supply - Adjustable sensitivity - Battery life in continuous operation is maximum of 50 hours with NiMH batteries, and 150 hours with alkaline batteries - Built-in buzzer with high-intensity pulsed acoustic alarm - Indicator lamps for power on, alarm, and low battery charge - Operating temperature of 5 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit (-15 to 60 degrees Celsius) - Relative humidity at 0 to 95 percent - Shock-resistant - Three-position switch with visible or with audible and visible alarms - Vibration function to enable silent work - Weighs 1 lb (0.4 kg), more or less

When the metal detector battery is running low, the indicator light will flash to alert you. Metal detectors with rechargeable batteries usually take four to six hours to recharge. Normally, portable metal detectors consume less power with each use. You do not need to charge too often.

A metal detector is not designed to locate or pinpoint the location of metal objects or implants inside the body. There are other devices made to do that instead.

Green LED light commonly indicates that the device is on, amber LED indicated low battery, and red LED indicates alarm. Some models beep along with the alarm. The metal detector also cannot determine if the object is magnetic or not. All it can do is alert you to the presence of metal. Portable Metal Detectors - Huge Selection - Best Prices - Free Shipping

To make sure the portable metal detector you choose works properly and is not defective, check that it conforms to the international standards applicable for electrical safety, EC regulations, and EMC.

A portable metal detector can be of personal or business use, so operators do not need special training. They are not meant to invade privacy, but to ensure safety and protection in security-sensitive places such as airports, banks, bars, businesses, courtrooms, malls, schools, and other public areas.

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