Whites MATRIX 100, Instruction Manual

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Lanyard

A lanyard is provided with the unit.  The small nylon loop can be threaded    

through the lanyard hole and looped back through itself to secure the unit.     

The lanyard is tested to withhold approximately 25 pounds of force, before    

breaking.  

Scanning a person

• 

Warning: Follow the approved policy & procedure for scanning a person.  

This policy & procedure should be approved by the administrator and/or 

supervisor of the person using the scanner. 

• It is recommended that the person using the scanner 

“NOT”

 touch the person 

being scanned with the detector.

• The detector is not a weapon. 

• Treat the detector with care. Do not abuse.

National Institute of Justice guidelines for use of handheld detectors in schools.

While it is not difficult to learn to use a handheld metal detector correctly, 

school administrators should not underestimate the value of annual training 

for their operators, as well as training for staff who may be called upon to 

serve as backup or supplemental operators. However, on-the-job practice is 

important in allowing the school to achieve the type of throughput that will be 

required in order to process students quickly.

Every school will want to tailor its own set of operator procedures to take into 

consideration its students’ and community needs. Some generic procedures:

• The detector should be passed over the scannee’s body at a distance 

of no more than 3 to 4 inches. Avoid touching the body or clothing with the 

detector. However, for some baggier clothing, such as pants or jackets, it may 

be necessary to hold the detector against or more into the fabric while scanning 

in order to stay within 3 to 4 inches of all body surfaces.

• Most handheld metal detectors should be set at their highest sensitivity; 

an exception to this is if there is significant interference from metal reinforcing