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Garrett PD 6500i

33-zone WTMD with bi-directional pinpoint detection.

The PD 6500i is Garrett's flagship walk-through metal detector, widely used at airports, courthouses, stadiums and government buildings. It offers 33 pinpoint zones in two rows, bi-directional detection and a touchpad operator panel. Selected models are approved to ECAC Standard 2 and the system is a common back-up WTMD at larger hubs or a primary WTMD at secondary airports and private aviation.

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Garrett PD 6500i
security · screening
AVS·CAT
Product at a glance
Category
security screening
Launched
2012
Price tier
mid
GCC sites
0
Status
● Current model
Technical specifications

Key specs

Zones33
Detection directionBi-directional
CertificationECAC Std 2 (selected variants); NIJ-0601.03
ThroughputUp to 60 passengers per minute
Operating frequencyMulti-frequency
Compatibility

Works with

  • Fits any standard checkpoint lane
  • Network-monitored variants for central alarm logging
Certifications

Approvals

ECAC Std 2 (selected)
NIJ-0601.03
CE
Best for

Typical use cases

Use case 1
Secondary airport primary WTMD.
Use case 2
Stadium perimeter security during airshows.
Use case 3
VIP terminal screening in the UAE or KSA.