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Installation and Operating Manual
Metor 900M
P/N 101023281 – Rev. 0.5

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  • Page 1 Installation and Operating Manual Metor 900M P/N 101023281 – Rev. 0.5...
  • Page 2 Page 2 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 Foreword Thank You for choosing a Metor product. This manual is intended for the installation and normal daily use of the equipment. In addition to these instructions, local laws and regulations, and requirements by authorities shall be observed.
  • Page 3 P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual Revision History Name of Document: Installation and Operating Manual, Metor 900M Document Number: 101023281 Rev. Date Comments 2019-02-12 First draft. 2019-06-12 Updates to installation and user interface. 2020-01-24 Updates to user interface chapter. 2020-03-10 Added FCC statement.
  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Page 4 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 Table of Contents IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS ....................6 Types of Alert Messages ....................7 Symbols used on Unit and in Manual ................. 7 INTRODUCTION ......................... 8 Intended Use ........................8 Product Safety ........................
  • Page 5 P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual APPENDIX A: Definition of Terms ....................33 APPENDIX B: Contact Information ....................35 Rapiscan Systems Proprietary Information...
  • Page 6: Important Instructions

    Page 6 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS Read through this chapter carefully before operating the equipment. Keep this manual so that it is always readily available to the user. The instructions in this manual shall be followed in all situations, when installing, using, or servicing the equipment.
  • Page 7: Types Of Alert Messages

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual 1.1 Types of Alert Messages WARNING Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, could result in death or serious injury. CAUTION Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may result in minor or moderate injury and/or equipment damage or generally unsafe practices.
  • Page 8: Introduction

    Page 8 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 INTRODUCTION 2.1 Intended Use Metor 900M is a walk-through metal detector (WTMD) designed to detect metal objects people are carrying with them. The product is used primarily for weapons detection. Typical applications are: •...
  • Page 9: Product Safety

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual 2.2 Product Safety Metor 900M has been tested against and complies with applicable magnetic field standards concerning human exposure and pacemaker safety. Metor 900M conforms to the applicable international standards for electrical safety and electromagnetic compatibility.
  • Page 10: Main Components

    Page 10 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 2.3 Main Components 1. Cross piece including display and keypad (MCES5322-30) 2. Electronics set, inside cross piece, (MELS5317) 3. AC/DC power supply set, inside cross piece (MPSS5321) 4. Transmitter panel set, i.e. TX panel, (MTXS5326) 5.
  • Page 11: Battery Backup Set

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual 2.4 Battery Backup Set A battery backup accessory MBBS5332, Rapiscan part number 101010726, is available for emergency power in case of power outage. The battery backup guarantees uninterrupted operation in case of a temporary power outage. The unit is installed inside the cross piece.
  • Page 12: Installation

    Page 12 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 INSTALLATION When planning the installation of a WTMD there are a few important things that should be considered. The optimum operation of the WTMD as well as maximum traffic flow at the security checkpoint can be ensured only when these factors have been taken into account.
  • Page 13 P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual Moving Metal Moving metal objects Large moving metal objects outside the WTMD should be kept at least 0.5 - 2 m (20 - 79 in) away from the WTMD to avoid false alarms.
  • Page 14: Side-By-Side Operation

    Page 14 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 3.3 Side-by-Side Operation Side-by-side operation means that two or more Walk Through Metal Detectors operate close to each other. When operated side-by-side, WTMDs may interfere with each other to some extent.
  • Page 15: Mechanical Assembly

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual 3.4 Mechanical Assembly The items needed in mechanical assembly are packed in the box containing the cross piece. For checking the distance of the coil panels there is a pasteboard gauge in the cross piece box.
  • Page 16: Floor Fixing

    Page 16 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 3.5 Floor Fixing • Lift the unit up to a vertical position in its final mounting location. • Check that the panels are parallel both in walking direction and sidewise. Use the pasteboard gauge provided to ensure that distance between panels is the same at top and at bottom.
  • Page 17: Electrical Connections

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual 3.6 Electrical Connections • Open cross piece hatch to access connections to the electronics. • Mains power cord can be connected either to AC jumper cable in TX panel or, if mains connection is on ceiling, it can be taken into the cross piece using lead-ins on upper inner edge of the panels and connected directly to power supply.
  • Page 18: Connections For Digital I/O

    Page 18 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 3.7 Connections for Digital I/O The Metor 900M has two configurable digital inputs and two configurable digital outputs. The digital inputs have a pull-up resistor to 3.3 V. Maximum input voltage is 5 VDC. Recommended connection is a switch that connects input (pin 3) to ground (pin 1).
  • Page 19: Startup And Shutdown

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual STARTUP AND SHUTDOWN • Metor 900M is turned on and off from the power switch on the main electronics inside the cross piece. • To access the switch open the cross piece hatch with the key provided.
  • Page 20: Displays And Keypad

    Page 20 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 DISPLAYS AND KEYPAD • All functions of Metor 900M are controlled using the keypad and the graphical display on the cross piece. • During normal operation the status of the unit is shown on status LED display and the graphical display.
  • Page 21: User Interface

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual USER INTERFACE 6.1 Access to User Interface To adjust unit’s parameters or to use functions a user needs to enter the user interface: • Press <OK> key. • Select either SUPERUSER or USER using arrow keys and confirm selection with <OK>...
  • Page 22: Users Menu

    Page 22 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 6.3 Users Menu Item Possible Default Description values setting CHANGE Change SUPERUSER or USER password. PASSWORD 6.4 Random Menu Metor 900M has three random alarm generators. The generators can be individually configured and can be simultaneously in operation.
  • Page 23: Statistics Menu

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual Item Possible Default Description values setting Selection of zone display pattern during random alarms. 0: no zone display. 1: segments in the middle are lighted. RND1 ZONE 2: every second segment is lighted. 0 –...
  • Page 24: Detection Menu

    Page 24 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 NOTICE Maximum value of counters is 4 294 967 295. Should a counter ever reach its maximum value it will stay at the maximum value. Use the function “CLEAR STATISTICS” to reset counters.
  • Page 25 P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual Metor 900M DETECTION PROGRAMS Name Decription CRITICAL INFRASTRUCTURE AVIATION ECAC level 1 ECAC level 2 MASS TRANSIT HIGH FOOTFALL LAW ENFORCEMENT NIJ LARGE NIJ Standard-0601.02 large object size NIJ MEDIUM NIJ Standard-0601.02 medium object size LOSS PREVENTION ALL METALS...
  • Page 26: Audio/Visual Menu

    Page 26 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 6.7 Audio/Visual Menu Item Possible Default Description values setting Selection of audible alarm volume. When value is 0 alarm is muted. Volume cannot be less than value set by ALARM VOL ALARM VOLUME 0 - 9 MIN parameter.
  • Page 27: Operation Menu

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual Item Possible Default Description values setting Selection of the time traffic lights stay red after TL RED ON passenger exits the unit. 0.0 – 6.0 s 0.0 s TIME In case of an alarm traffic lights stay red as long as there is an alarm indication.
  • Page 28: Nfc Menu

    Page 28 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 6.9 NFC Menu Metor 900M is equipped with NFC capability. You can use Rapiscan supplied NFC cards to quickly change unit’s parameter values. NFC read area is indicated by NFC symbol on the cross piece between status LED window and display.
  • Page 29 P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual Item Possible Default Description values setting Configuration of digital input2. Same values as for input1. If both inputs are configured for same operation a logical OR is made between them. INPUT2 Manual alarm In case of two conflicting simultaneous inputs priority is...
  • Page 30: Maintenance

    Page 30 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 MAINTENANCE 7.1 Periodic Maintenance The Metor 900M is virtually maintenance-free. However, the operation should be checked regularly, preferably daily, to ensure that the security is not compromised. For additional information on maintenance please refer to the Maintenance Manual. 7.2 Replacing Input Fuse Inside the electronics (MELS5317) there is a 5.0AT fuse F9 protecting the electronics.
  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual TROUBLESHOOTING 8.1 Fault Conditions Fault Possible cause Recommended actions Random alarming External interference Change operating frequency. Relocate the unit. Reduce sensitivity. High interference level Selected frequency not Change operating frequency. suitable for the environment Interference source close to Remove interference source or relocate the unit.
  • Page 32: Disposal Of Equipment

    Page 32 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 DISPOSAL OF EQUIPMENT When the equipment is taken out of use, it should be disposed of by observing the following environmental aspects: • The steel and aluminum of the equipment structures, the copper of the cables, and the precious metals in the electronics should be recycled as raw materials and used for production of new metal products.
  • Page 33 P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual APPENDIX A: Definition of Terms Some special terms used in this manual are explained below. WTMD - Walk Through Metal Detector Sensitivity - Parameter for defining the size of the metal items that will generate an alarm. When sensitivity is increased smaller metal items will be detected.
  • Page 34 Page 34 Metor 900M P/N 101023281 Installation and Operating Manual Rev. 0.5 Detection uniformity - The ability of a WTMD to maintain uniform sensitivity throughout the whole detection area regardless of the shape and orientation of the metal item. Detection uniformity directly affects the discrimination capability of a WTMD.
  • Page 35 P/N 101023281 Metor 900M Page Rev. 0.5 Installation and Operating Manual APPENDIX B: Contact Information Customer Service and Support Email: RSSupport@rapiscansystems.com Skype: RSSupport Center The Americas and Caribbean Telephone: +1-310-349-2477 Toll Free: +1-888-258-6684 Canada Toll Free: +1-800-335-6274 Email: RapCSCallCenter@rapiscansystems.com Europe, Middle East and Africa Telephone: +44-0-8707-774301 Email:...

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