Garrett PD 6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector

PD 6500i

Walk-Through Metal Detector

Garrett PD 6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector

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Meets The World's Highest Test Certifications.

PD 6500i

Walk-Through Metal Detector

Meets The World's Highest Test Certifications.
U.S.A. / International Description Color
1168414 / 1168424* PD 6500i   30"   IP 55 Gray
1168418 / 1168425* PD 6500i   30"   IP 65 Gray
1168416 / 1168426* PD 6500i   EZL†   IP 55 Gray
1168432 / 1168427* PD 6500i   32.5"** ADA IP 55 Gray
1168434 / 1168435* PD 6500i   32.5"** ADA IP 65 Gray
Other options available.
* Supplied with Euro plug.
† EZL—Standard 30" clearance with zone lights on both the entry and exit sides, allowing the operator to view the alarmed object from any position.
** 32" ADA-compliant passageway
Accurate Pinpointing.
Precise Detection: Enhanced full-body scanner detection coils provide uniform sensitivity and accurate pinpointing of objects.

Comprehensive Coverage: Effectively locate items across left, center, and right zones, ensuring thorough security screening.
International Security Standards.
Global Certification: Complies with leading standards, including TSA, ECAC, and more, ensuring superior reliability.

Trusted Worldwide: Approved for use as an airport metal detector, delivering exceptional TSA checkpoint screening.
Portable Protection.
Rapid Deployment: Features optional casters and a battery module for swift, flexible setup of screening equipment.

Easy Mobility: Designed for effortless relocation to meet changing airport security needs.
Additional Features.
Superior Versatility: Over 20 standard programs and multiple settings to match required screening procedures.

Advanced Technology: Equipped with bilateral detection, directional counting, and integrated network management features.
Garrett Quick-Q Software Package
Accurate Pinpointing
With over four times the detection coils of comparable models, the PD 6500i™ ensures consistent detection and precise pinpointing during the screening process. Independent zone indicator lights on both side panels enhance security measures by identifying the height and left, center, or right locations of objects, aiding in additional screening for passengers as they pass through the archway.
33 Zones


View a demonstration of the PD 6500i’s 33 pinpoint zones. Identify multiple target locations precisely from head to toe on the left, center, and right sides of the body.
International Security Standards
PD 6500i™ meets the world’s highest test certifications, including the following international airports:

TSA
(U.S. airports)
ECAC
(European airports)
STAC
(French airports)
AENA
(Spanish airports)
CJIAC
(Japanese airports)
Portable Detection
Woman pushing Garrett walk-through with optional casters.
Fast, easy, and versatile security. The PD 6500i™ features optional casters and a battery module, allowing rapid deployment at special events, stadiums, schools, and other high-traffic venues.

With no wires to manage, it minimizes wait times and can be quickly relocated to address changing needs. This flexibility ensures efficient screening while reducing the need for pat downs or further screening.

Pictured: PD 6500i™ with optional casters and battery module.
Preview Video of PD 6500i
PD 6500i ™ Additional Features
Optimum Performance
Featuring over 20 standard programs, it offers unmatched versatility for security screening. The design allows multiple units to be installed as close as 2 inches apart.
Bilateral Detection:
With transmitters and receivers in each panel, the PD 6500i™ operates as two detectors in one. Scanning from both sides ensures superior detection, reducing the need for hand-held metal detectors.
Directional Counter:
Offers four settings for counting (forward, reverse, subtract in reverse, and bi-directional).
Optional Networking Ability:
Manage walkthroughs individually or as groups and perform statistical analysis via network with the iC Module.
Multi-Brand Compatibility:
Designed to pair with existing checkpoints, it can operate alongside other brand units. Its advanced magnetic field technology supports multiple channels and offers 2,300 selectable operating frequencies.
Superior Versatility:
Selectable settings designed for security checkpoints in airports, courthouses, schools, prisons, mass transit, facilities, special events, loss prevention, and other applications.
Tamper-Proof:
All settings are protected by a key lock and dual access codes, ensuring secure operation. Additional security is provided by a cabinet lock, preventing unauthorized access to cables, connectors, and electronic components.
Advanced Broadband Detection Technology:
Delivers exceptional target analysis, effective detection of ferrous and non-ferrous weapons, precise discrimination, and improved screening throughput.
Pacing Lights:
The entrance displays universal “wait” and “proceed” symbols for traffic control.
Internal USB Port:
Enables seamless software updates.
Random Alarm Feature:
Offers the capability to randomly trigger alarms on a selected percentage of normal persons who do not otherwise alarm, with adjustable settings ranging from 0 to 50 percent.
Alarms:
Features an adjustable audible tone and volume, accompanied by a bright LED visual indicator.
Three year warranty on limited parts and labor


Garrett detectors, pinpointers, and searchcoils now come with a 3 Year Warranty.

Garrett Walk-Through Detector Specs Comparison

PD 6500i™
For maximum performance
Multi Zone™
Powerful and budget friendly
Detection Zones 33 zones (left, right and center); visual and audible alarms with a built-in dry contact alarm relay 20 independent zones; visual and audible alarms
Multi-Unit Synchronization Synchronization with wired AC power lines or with manual frequency selection for wireless operation Synchronization with wired AC power lines or with manual frequency selection for wireless operation. Auto frequency scan for wireless operation
Visual Displays LED zone indicator lights on both panels. Pace lights on entry side only, with intuitive images. LED zone indicator lights on both panels. Status lights are individually configurable as pace lights, ready/alarm lights or disabled.
Access Control Eight-button keypad with numerical codes. Keypad lock to control access and to enable/disable the keypad. Ten-button operation with full alpha-numeric 5-digit access code. Enable and disable keypad function with a rocker switch locked inside the detector head.
Passageway Interior Size Width 30" (0.76 m)
Height 80" (2.03 m)
Depth 23" (0.58 m)


(32” versions are also available)
Width 30" (0.76 m)
Height 80" (2.03 m)
Depth 23" (0.58 m)


(32” versions are also available)
Overall Exterior Size Width 35" (0.90 m)
Height 87" (2.21 m)
Depth 23" (0.58 m)
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)
Width 35.5" (.90 m)
Height 91.5" (2.32 m)
Depth 6.25" (.16 m)
Shipping Weight 165 lbs. (74 kg) 151 lbs. (68.5 kg)
Operating Temperatures -4º F (-20º C) to +149º F (65º C); Humidity to 95% non-condensing. -4º F (-20º C) to +140º F (60º C); Humidity to 95% non-condensing.
Power Fully automatic 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hertz, 45 watts; no rewiring, switching or adjustments needed. Fully automatic 100 to 240 VAC, 50 or 60 Hertz, 40 watts; no rewiring, switching or adjustments needed. 1-hour backup battery included for the MultiZone.
Regulatory Information Meets international airport standards such as TSA, ECAC, STAC, AENA, CJIAC, DFT. Meets additional standards and requirements such as USMS, NIJ-0601.02, NILECJ. Meets Electrical Safety and Compatibility Requirements for CE, FCC, CSA, IEC, ICNIRP, IEEE. Meets Electrical Safety and Compatibility Requirements for CE, FCC, CSA, IEC, ICNIRP and IEEE. Additional certifications pending.
Weatherproofing Meets IP 55, IP 65, IEC 529 Standard for moisture, foreign matter protection Meets IP 55, IEC 529 Standard for moisture, foreign matter protection
Construction Attractive scratch and mar-resistant laminate. Detection Heads and Support: heavy duty aluminum. Attractive scratch and mar-resistant laminate. Detection Heads and Support: heavy duty aluminum.
Control Outputs Solid state switches (low voltage AC or DC) for operating external alarms and control devices. Optional Relay module connected via RS 485 cable provides NO/NC relay contact
(optional) Remote Control Desktop Remote Control with Zone Indication; personal computer with wired or wireless iC Module; or IR remote Desktop Remote Control with Zone Indication; personal computer with wired or wireless iC Module; or IR remote
(optional) Networking Manage individual or groups of walkthroughs and perform statistical analysis of throughput with wired or wireless iC Module and client software. Manage individual or groups of walkthroughs and perform statistical analysis of throughput with wired or wireless iC Module and client software.
Warranty 36 months, limited parts and labor 36 months, limited parts and labor