6.
SUPERVISOR ADJUSTMENTS
Several adjustments may be made at the Supervisor’s Level (Access Code #1). These are primari-
ly program/sensitivity settings and the operation of the IR Sensor. These supervisor’s adjustments
can be accessed only through use of a four-digit code (See instructions for altering Access Code #1
under Installation Adjustments, Section 5.7)
To access the Supervisor Adjustment Mode for the first time, press the
ACCESS
touchpad and the
factory preset code of 1234. The factory default settings of PROG D SENS 160 will be displayed
on the LCD with the program designation blinking. Pressing the
ACCESS
touchpad will permit scroll-
ing through these selections.
6.1
PROGRAM
The programs detailed in Section 11 have been developed for use by the Garrett MT 5500. These
brief descriptions will give some indication of the intent of each program, but a final judgment on the
setting of each individual unit should be determined by the intent of its installation. After the Program
number is accessed through use of the four-digit code,
+
touchpad can be used to increase the num-
ber, and the
-
touchpad to lower it. Press
ACCESS
for next adjustment or
OPERATE
to return to
normal operation.
CAUTION -
The MT 5500, as with all walk-through metal detectors, has several available programs.
The user may find that a different application (weapons detection, loss prevention, high or low vol-
ume, etc.) may be best served with one or more of these programs.
Garrett engineers have developed a special program (Program D) which minimizes the cancellation
(masking) effect which can be experienced when certain materials of differing composition pass
through the archway. It is recommended that this program be considered any time the system is
employed for weapons detection.
6.2
SENSITIVITY
This option permits the unit to be adjusted (range of 1 to 200) to the proper level of sensitivity with-
in a chosen program. Press
ACCESS
until the SENS and the number are displayed on the LCD.
Use the + and - touchpads to adjust the number. Sensitivity of detection will be increased as the
number is made larger, allowing alarm responses on smaller targets.
After the desired Sensitivity number has been selected, press
ACCESS
for next adjustment or
OPERATE
to return to normal operation.
6.3
IR ANALYSIS
The Garrett MT 5500 utilizes an Infrared Sensor to enhance the operation of the unit in special sit-
uations. IR Analysis — ON or OFF appears on the LCD to indicate whether or not the IR Analysis
is being used. The
+
or
-
touchpad is used to turn the IR Analysis OFF and ON. Whenever this is
done, it is necessary to press
ACCESS
for the next adjustment or
OPERATE
to return to normal
operation.
Utilization of the Infrared Sensor is not required for operation of the MT 5500 and may be disabled
if desired.
Several benefits of the sensor are:
1. The units can operate more effectively by correlating signal responses with actual physical
movement. Because this sensor enables the MT 5500 to detect just those individuals and
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