Garrett MAGNASCANNER PD 6500 Owner's Manual

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20MAGNASCANNER PD 6500OWNER’S MANUAL©2000 GARRETT METAL DETECTORS, INC.6/19/00PN 15311007.2. FAA TEST PIECEOnce the PD 6500 is calibrated, an OTP (Operational Test Piece) can be used as asubstitute for the forbidden object in subsequent routine verifications. An OTP is anobject similar in size, shape and composition to the smallest forbidden target and isconsidered an acceptable means of verifyingcalibration.Garrett offers an optional OTP that meets thespecifications of the U.S. Federal AviationAdministration (FAA) (Garrett Accessory#1600600). The FAA’s OTPs are similar to theones used for routine tests of metal detectorsin U.S. airports.You may want to consider other test pieces ifthe requirements for your screening installation differ from those of the FAA.7.3. FUNCTIONAL TESTA standard, functional test is essential in order to ensure that the PD 6500 is alwayswell-calibrated and functioning properly. The test should complement your overall secu-rity plan and be performed daily. Pass an OTP and/or other objects at varying locationsand orientations within the archway. Note the number of repetitions that you need totrigger successful alarms.Whoever performs the routine test must be free of metallic items, including shoes withsteel toes or shanks prior to testing. A hand-held metal detector can be used to confirmthat the tester is metal free.8. OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITIESThe operator must follow the supervisor’s instructions regarding use of the Magnascan-ner PD 6500 and the appropriate response to alarms.The operator’s ongoing responsibility is to ensure that the PD 6500 always operatesaccording to the information displayed on the LCD and to determine the cause ofalarms.The operator should ensure that the:• Magnascanner PD 6500 is always operating properly;• Program and sensitivity settings are accurate by pressing PROGRAM DISPLAY;• LED bar graph shows minimal interference (two lights maximum);• Green READY light is on; and• Functional test is performed according to the supervisor’s instructions.FAA OTP