Introduction The Matrix 100 Handheld Metal Detector is a world class security scanner. It is designed to meet and exceed the needs and specifications of today’s security conscious world, and complies with all National Institute of Justice standards for indoor/outdoor operations. “Made in the U.S.A.” is a hallmark of White’s Electronics, the Matrix 100 utilizes the latest in electronic design technology...
Features—Front View Visual indicator LED De-sense button ON/OFF LED and Lanyard Low battery indicator hole ON/OFF button Audio speaker Battery door Features – Back view 888-778-9010 www.whiteselectronics.com...
Features—Back View Visual indicator LED De-sense button Scan area Lanyard hole Earbud jack with rubber plug Sensitivity Volume control control access access hole hole Battery door 888-778-9010 www.whiteselectronics.com...
Features—Top Edge Battery De-sense button Visual indicator LED door 20 cm Lanyard hole Scan area Features—Bottom Edge Earbud jack and Battery rubber plug door 20 cm Scan area Mechanical Drawing-metric Dimensions 888-778-9010 www.whiteselectronics.com...
ON/OFF Button There are three selections for the ON/OFF button: • ON Audio • ON Vibrate • OFF ON Audio—press the ON/OFF button once. This will be followed by a single, double, or triple beep to indicate the current sensitivity level setting.
Sensitivity Control The unit is preset, at the factory, to medium sensitivity. The sensitivity level can be changed to the low, medium, or high level.* The Specifications List (see Page 20) shows the effect of the different sensitivity levels for detecting objects of various sizes.
Volume Control for the Earbud Press the volume control to cycle through the volume levels of low, medium, or high.* The unit will beep or vibrate and will flash the red visual indicator LED to announce the new volume level: One beep/vibration/flash = low volume Two beeps/vibrations/flashes = medium volume Three beeps/vibrations/flashes = high volume...
Batteries One 9V battery is included with the Matrix 100. Use a 9V-alkaline, 9V-lithium-manganese dioxide, or externally charged 9V-battery. If the battery is fresh or recently recharged (more than 7V), the LED next to the ON/OFF button will produce a green light. If the battery is discharged (less than 7V) the LED will flash a yellow light and it is recommended that you replace the...
Battery Installation • Gently slide the battery door open. • Slide a 9V battery into the battery cavity as shown below. • Close the battery door. 888-778-9010 www.whiteselectronics.com...
De-sense Button On the top edge of the scanner, there is a large rubber “De-sense” button. When depressed, this button will reduce the detectors sensitivity by approximately 50%. This is particularly useful when scanning near rebar reinforced floors. The “De-sense” is only activated as long as the button is depressed. While the “De-sense”...
Earbud jack The earbud jack accepts a 3mm or 1/8” “Mono” connector. Earbud jack Earbud Jack Rubber Plug The rubber plug helps protect the earbud jack against dirt and moisture. Earbud jack rubber plug 888-778-9010 www.whiteselectronics.com...
Lanyard A lanyard is provided with each Matrix 100. The small nylon loop can be threaded through the lanyard hole and looped back through itself to secure the Matrix 100. The lanyard is tested to withhold approximately 25 pounds of force, before breaking.
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Scanning a Person • Most handheld metal detectors should be set at their highest sensitivity; an exception to this is if there is significant interference from metal reinforcing in a floor or other nearby material that could cause constant alarms unless the detector’s sensitivity is turned down.
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Scanning a Person top of the head down to the back of the neck. • When the detector identifies a suspicious item and there is no visible source for the alarm (clothing is shielding the source object), ask the person to show you what they have in that area.
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Scanning a Person This is an example of procedures for using a handheld metal detector that has at least a 10-inch zone of direction. (The preceding guidelines and illustrations were produced by the National Institute of Justice in their report titled The Appropriate and Effective Use of Security Technologies in U.S.
Three–year Warranty The Matrix 100 is warranted by White’s Electronics, Inc., under normal use, against manufacturing defects for three years from the date of purchase. Equipment returned to an authorized repair center or to the factory during the warranty period will be inspected and evaluated under the performance specifications.
Specifications List Requirement NIJ Specification 0602.03 Matrix 100 Requirement Sensitivity Level High Medium Sensitivity measured from surface of detector to surface of object) Large object size class (zinc gun) Scan speed 0.5 to 2.0 m/s 8 cm (3.15”) 11.6 cm 8.6 cm...
Customer Service Representatives at 888-778-9010. Maintenance Perform daily inspection to ensure the Matrix 100 is operating properly. Inspect the battery to ensure it is “fresh” or charged and that the Matrix 100 is clean. 888-778-9010 www.whiteselectronics.com...
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METAL DETECTORS SECURITY DIVISION 1011 Pleasant Valley Road Sweet Home, OR 97386 1-888-778-9010 Toll Free 541-367-6121 Voice 541-367-7990 Fax...
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