Garrett Guide - Hand Held Metal Detector
The Garrett Guide is the successor to the Super Scanner V, the most widely used security handheld in the world for nearly four decades. The Guide retains the simplicity and durability that made the SSV the global standard, and adds refinements aimed squarely at teams conducting high volumes of body searches: silent alarming, longer battery life, finer sensitivity control and interference rejection.
RedteQ Analytical is official UK distributor for Garrett security products, supplying the Guide for purchase or hire, with fleet supply, accessories and ongoing support.
Key features
- Ultra-sensitive detection of ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel weapons, contraband and metallic items — including small and low-mass targets.
- Seven selectable sensitivity levels, allowing the same detector to be set for high-sensitivity custodial and court searching or for faster, higher-tolerance event and venue screening.
- Switch-selectable audio or vibrate alarm, with a bright red LED indication. Silent vibrate mode supports discreet searching in custody suites, courts, corporate reception and VIP environments where an audible alarm is inappropriate.
- Four offset settings to eliminate interference between the handheld and nearby walk-through metal detectors — essential where secondary search is conducted alongside the archway rather than at a separate position.
- Reduced sensitivity switch to suppress rebar interference when searching against reinforced concrete walls and floors.
- No adjustments required — automatic tuning means the unit is ready to use from switch-on, reducing training burden for large or high-turnover search teams.
- Three-colour LED status indication: green for power, white for status and sensitivity setting, red for alarm.
Build and endurance
- IP65 rated water and dust resistant construction (IEC 529), suitable for outdoor and event use in UK weather.
- Weatherproof microtexture rubber grip; meets Military Specification standards for drop testing.
- Rechargeable lithium-ion battery (3.8V, 2.5Ah) with USB-C charging — up to 125 hours of operation per charge, covering multi-day deployments without a battery change.
- 16" (41cm) length, 1lb (0.5kg) total weight.
- Operating range -20°C to +60°C, 100% humidity.
- Three-year limited parts and labour warranty.
Compliance
NIJ 0602.02 compliant, and draft compliant to NIJ 0602.03. Designed to meet ECAC, STAC (DGAC) and TSA requirements. Meets US and international regulatory requirements for electromagnetic safety.
Applications
Airports and transport hubs, prisons and custodial facilities, courts, stadia and event venues, schools and universities, corporate and government reception, nightclubs and licensed premises, and manned guarding operations requiring reliable search capability across multiple sites.
Accessories
Charging base (PN 1635400), wrist strap (PN 1635700), holster (PN 1611600), high current power adapter with international adapters (PN 1629500).
Part number: 1173000
Available to buy or hire from RedteQ Analytical. Contact info@redteq.com or 0800 161 5512 for pricing, fleet quantities and demonstration.