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The Garrett Super Scanner V Hand-Held Security Metal Detector with 9 volt Battery and a Two-Year Warranty.
This hand-held metal detector was Originally designed for use at the Olympic Games in 1984 and is the most recognized hand-held metal detector in the world.
The Garrett Super Scanner features Ultimate sensitivity, Rugged, high-impact ABS case, Large 8″ scan surface, Sharp audible alarm with bright red LED indicators, and is Self-calibrating.
Originally designed for use at the Olympic Games in 1984, Garrett's Super Scanner is the most recognized hand-held metal detector in the world.
Includes:
- 9 volt battery
- Two Year Factory Warranty
Features:
- Ultimate sensitivity: detects medium sized pistol from 9" distance; large knife from 6"; razor blades and box cutters from 3" distance; foil-wrapped drugs and tiny jewelry from 1".
- Self-calibrating: digital microprocessor technology eliminates the need for periodic sensitivity adjustments.
- Rugged, high-impact ABS case with reinforced coil compartment. Exceeds Mil-Std-810F (drop test) Method 516.5, procedures II and IV.
- Large 8" scan surface for quick, thorough scanning.
- No tools required to change standard 9V battery (included). Optional rechargeable battery kit available.
- Sharp audible alarm and bright red LED indicates the detection of metal.
- Momentary push button helps temporarily eliminate detection of nearby ambient metal such as rebar, metal walls.
Dimensions:
- Width: 3.25"
- Thickness: 1.625"
- Length: 16.5"
- Weight: 17.6 oz
Specifications:
| Operating Temperatures | -35º F (-37º C) to 158º F (70º C) |
| Humidity | To 95% non-condensing |
| Operating Frequency | 53 kHz |
| Audio Frequency | 2 kHz |
| Tuning | Automatic |
| Indicators | Audible Speaker
LED Alert Lights Green: Power ON |
| Controls | Power switch (Audible / Off / Silent)
Interference Elimination Momentary Switch |
| Battery | Single 9 volt battery provides up to 80 hours of normal operation. Optional NiMH rechargeable battery provides up to 20 hours on each 12-hour recharge |
| Warranty | Limited, 24 months parts and labor |
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