Introduction
The Matrix “100” handheld metal detector is a world class security scanner. It was designed to
meet and exceed the needs and specifications in today’s security conscious world, and complies
with all National Institute of Justice standards for indoor/outdoor operations. The Matrix 100
utilizes the latest in electronic design while retaining a pleasing visual appearance. “Made in the
United States”, along with advanced technological features, is the hallmark of White’s Electronics.
The Matrix 100 is ISO9001/2000.
Purpose
The Matrix “100” handheld metal detector is designed to detect metal, primarily for security
applications. It is useful for a myriad of detection applications.
Table of Contents
Matrix 100 features
Front ................................................................................................................4
Back .................................................................................................................5
Top edge .........................................................................................................6
Bottom edge ...................................................................................................6
Mechanical drawing-metric dimensions ...................................................6
Battery door ...................................................................................................7
“ON/OFF” button ..................................................................................................8
Sensitivity control ...................................................................................................9
Volume control for earbud ..................................................................................10
Testing the scanner ...............................................................................................10
Battery life and ratings .........................................................................................11
Extreme temperature “optional” battery ..........................................................12
Battery installation ................................................................................................12
De-Sense button ....................................................................................................13
Earbud jack ............................................................................................................14
Earbud jack rubber plug ......................................................................................14
Lanyard ..................................................................................................................15
Scanning a person .................................................................................................15
Three year warranty .............................................................................................19
Specifications .........................................................................................................20
Accessories .............................................................................................................21
Security Detection Distributors ..........................................................................22
Contact information ..............................................................................Back cover
Features – Front view
Visual indicator LED
ON/OFF light
Low battery indicator
ON/OFF button
De-Sense button
Lanyard
hole
Audio speaker
Battery door
4
Features – Back view
Visual indicator LED
Lanyard
hole
Battery
door
De-Sense button
Sensitivity
control
access
hole
Volume
control
access
hole
20 cm
Scan Area
Earbud jack with
rubber plug
5
Features - Top edge
Battery
door
Lanyard
hole
De-Sense button
Features - Bottom Edge
20 cm
Visual indicator LED
20 cm
Scan Area
Earbud jack and
rubber plug
Battery
door
Scan Area
Mechanical Drawing-Metric Dimensions
6
Features – Battery door
Battery door
Stylus
Battery polarization graphic
7
“ON/OFF” button
• There are three selections for the ON/OFF button: “On Audio”,
“On Vibrate”, “Off”.
• “On Audio” - press the ON/OFF button once. This will be followed by
a single, double or triple beep to indicate the current sensitivity
level setting and the green ON indicator light will emit a single flash
for low sensitivity, double flash for medium sensitivity or a triple flash
for high sensitivity.
• Turn the unit off by pressing the ON/OFF button once. The ON indicator
light will disappear.
• “ON Vibrate” - press the ON/OFF button rapidly twice. This will be
followed by a single vibration burst and the ON indicator light will
emit a single flash for low sensitivity, double flash for medium
sensitivity or a triple flash for high sensitivity. The audio alarm is
deactivated when the vibrate alarm is activated.
• Turn the unit off by pressing the ON/OFF button once. The ON indicator
light will disappear.
Earbud jack
“On / Off” indicator light
“On / Off” button
Speaker
8