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Security & Walk-Through Detectors
Security and walk-through metal detectors are built for one job: screening people for weapons and metallic contraband as they pass a checkpoint. At AO Gold Detectors we are an authorised Garrett dealer, and Garrett is the global security standard — the same name trusted at airports, courthouses, banks, government buildings, schools, hotels, stadiums, prisons and major events worldwide.
The range divides into two complementary tools. Walk-through archways screen a continuous flow of people hands-free and at speed: the PD 6500i is the worldwide checkpoint standard with 33 pinpoint zones, dual bilateral detection and an Approved Product status for Homeland Security under the SAFETY Act; the Paragon offers an industry-leading 66 zones with connected, adaptive screening; and the Multi Zone deploys wire-free in minutes with 20 zones for events and relocatable installations. Multi-zone pinpointing shows operators exactly where on the body — head to toe, left, centre or right — a target sits, so follow-up is fast and accurate.
Hand-held scanners handle the secondary search. The Super Scanner V, first developed for the 1984 Olympic Games, is the world's most trusted security hand wand; the SuperWand adds a full 360-degree field with tip pinpointing. Both detect ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless-steel objects and offer a silent vibrate alert for discreet screening.
Genuine stock, manufacturer warranty, indoor and outdoor models. Tell us your venue and throughput on WhatsApp and our team will recommend the right configuration.
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How to choose
- Walk-through vs hand-held: a walk-through archway (PD 6500i, Paragon, Multi Zone) screens a continuous flow of people hands-free at a fixed entrance, while a hand-held scanner (Super Scanner V, SuperWand) is for the secondary, pinpoint search after an archway alarm — most checkpoints use both together.
- Detection zones: more zones mean more precise body-location of a target. The Multi Zone offers 20 zones, the PD 6500i 33 pinpoint zones (left/centre/right, head to toe), and the Paragon an industry-leading 66 zones across 22 horizontal bands.
- Throughput: for the highest, uninterrupted flow choose the PD 6500i — its directional counter and pacing lights are built for high-traffic airports and courthouses; the Paragon adds Ambiscan two-way lanes and Quick-Q to ignore phones while still catching weapons.
- Venue size and mobility: fixed high-security checkpoints suit a permanent PD 6500i or Paragon install; events and pop-up entrances suit the Multi Zone, which deploys wire-free in minutes with optional casters and a backup battery.
- Indoor or outdoor: all three archways carry weatherproof housings (Multi Zone IP55, Paragon IP65, PD 6500i IP55/65) for reliable indoor and all-weather outdoor use; the hand wands are rugged Mil-Std-810F units that run for days on a single 9 V battery.
- Standards and warranty: the PD 6500i is an Approved Product for Homeland Security under the SAFETY Act, every unit ships as genuine Garrett stock with the full manufacturer warranty (3 years), and we advise you on the right model for your security requirement via WhatsApp.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between a walk-through and a hand-held metal detector?
A walk-through archway, such as the Garrett PD 6500i, Paragon or Multi Zone, screens people hands-free as they pass through a fixed gate at high throughput. A hand-held scanner, such as the Garrett Super Scanner V or SuperWand, is moved over a person to pinpoint exactly where a metal object is during a secondary search. Most professional checkpoints use a walk-through gate for primary screening and a hand wand for follow-up.
Which Garrett walk-through detector is best for an airport or high-traffic checkpoint?
The Garrett PD 6500i is the worldwide checkpoint standard for airports and high-traffic sites: it delivers optimum throughput with 33 pinpoint zones, dual bilateral detection, a directional counter and pacing lights, and is an Approved Product for Homeland Security under the SAFETY Act. For the most advanced, connected screening with 66 zones, two-way Ambiscan lanes and Quick-Q phone immunity, the Paragon is the premium choice.
What do detection zones mean, and how many do I need?
Detection zones tell the operator where on the body a metal target sits, so the follow-up search is faster and more precise. The Garrett Multi Zone has 20 zones, the PD 6500i 33 pinpoint zones with left, centre and right resolution, and the Paragon an industry-leading 66 zones across 22 horizontal bands. More zones give finer head-to-toe location; for routine entrances 20–33 zones are ample, while the busiest or highest-security checkpoints benefit from the Paragon's 66.
Can these detectors be used outdoors and during power cuts?
Yes. All three Garrett archways have weatherproof housings (Multi Zone IP55, Paragon IP65, PD 6500i IP55/65) for reliable indoor and all-weather outdoor use at stadiums, venues and border points. For power interruptions, the Multi Zone includes a one-hour backup battery (optional 10-hour module), the Paragon has an integrated UPS, and the PD 6500i offers an optional battery for mobile operation. The Super Scanner V and SuperWand hand wands run for days on a single 9 V battery, anywhere.
Are these genuine Garrett units with a warranty, and how do I order?
Yes. AO Gold Detectors is an authorised Garrett dealer, so every walk-through and hand-held unit is genuine stock backed by the full manufacturer warranty (3 years). There is no online checkout: simply send us your venue type, number of entrances and expected throughput on WhatsApp, and our team will confirm availability, recommend the right configuration and arrange delivery across Sudan, Mali, Burkina Faso, Niger, Chad, Guinea, Senegal, Côte d'Ivoire and the wider region.