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Garrett PD6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector (supplied by Autoclear / Fed-Labs) vs NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)
Spec comparison for two products on Aviation Souk. Both compete in Security Screening.
Security Screening
Garrett PD6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector (supplied by Autoclear / Fed-Labs)
by Autoclear LLC
TSA-, ECAC-, STAC-, and Aena-certified 33-zone walk-through metal detector with independent zone pinpointing, IP55 weatherproof rating, and optional 10-hour battery backup — distributed through Autoclear's Fed-Labs division.
Security Screening
NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD)
by Vehant Technologies
Microsensor-based explosive trace detector that identifies military, commercial, and homemade explosive residues in under 10 seconds from a swipe sample.
| Cost of ownership | Garrett PD6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector (supplied by Autoclear / Fed-Labs) | NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) |
|---|---|---|
| Price tier | — | — |
| Lead time (weeks) | ?–? | ?–? |
| Delivery | — | — |
| Install | — | — |
| GCC airports deployed | 0 | 0 |
| Certifications | 0 | 0 |
Specs
Technical specifications.
| Spec | Garrett PD6500i Walk-Through Metal Detector (supplied by Autoclear / Fed-Labs) | NanoSniffer Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) |
|---|---|---|
| Detection zones | 33 (3 horizontal × 11 vertical) | — |
| Passageway clearance (W × H × D) | 76.2 × 203.2 × 58.4 cm | — |
| Overall dimensions (W × H × D) | 88.9 × 221.0 × 58.4 cm | — |
| System weight | 74 kg | — |
| Power consumption | 45 W | — |
| AC input | 100–200 VAC, 50/60 Hz | — |
| Weatherproof rating | IP55 | — |
| Operating temperature | −20 to +70 °C | — |
| Operating programmes | 16 (including TSA EMD specification) | — |
| Certifications | TSA (USA), ECAC, STAC (France), Aena (Spain) | — |
| Optional battery backup | Up to 10 hours (14 Ah lithium) | — |
| Analysis Time | — | 8 seconds |
| Detection Sensitivity | — | <10 ng |
| False Positive Rate | — | <3% |
| Sampling Method | — | Swipe collection |
| Weight | — | 3.8 kg |
| Dimensions (L×W×H) | — | 360 × 150 × 260 mm |
| Battery Life | — | >4 hours |
| Internal Test Records | — | 12,000 |
| Operating Temperature | — | -5°C to +55°C |
| Validation Authority | — | HEMRL / DRDO, India |
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