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MAGNASCANNER PD 6500
OWNER’S MANUAL
©2000 GARRETT METAL DETECTORS, INC.
6/19/00
PN 1531100
7.2.
FAA TEST PIECE
Once the PD 6500 is calibrated, an OTP (Operational Test Piece) can be used as a
substitute for the forbidden object in subsequent routine verifications. An OTP is an
object similar in size, shape and composition to the smallest forbidden target and is
considered an acceptable means of verifying
calibration.
Garrett offers an optional OTP that meets the
specifications of the U.S. Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) (Garrett Accessory
#1600600). The FAA’s OTPs are similar to the
ones used for routine tests of metal detectors
in U.S. airports.
You may want to consider other test pieces if
the requirements for your screening installation differ from those of the FAA.
7.3.
FUNCTIONAL TEST
A standard, functional test is essential in order to ensure that the PD 6500 is always
well-calibrated and functioning properly. The test should complement your overall secu-
rity plan and be performed daily. Pass an OTP and/or other objects at varying locations
and orientations within the archway. Note the number of repetitions that you need to
trigger successful alarms.
Whoever performs the routine test must be free of metallic items, including shoes with
steel toes or shanks prior to testing. A hand-held metal detector can be used to confirm
that the tester is metal free.
8.
OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIES
The operator must follow the supervisor’s instructions regarding use of the Magnascan-
ner PD 6500 and the appropriate response to alarms.
The operator’s ongoing responsibility is to ensure that the PD 6500 always operates
according to the information displayed on the LCD and to determine the cause of
alarms.
The operator should ensure that the:
• Magnascanner PD 6500 is always operating properly;
• Program and sensitivity settings are accurate by pressing
PROGRAM DISPLAY
;
• LED bar graph shows minimal interference (two lights maximum);
• Green
READY
light is on; and
• Functional test is performed according to the supervisor’s instructions.
FAA OTP
