Metal Detector System

Devices used to detect explosives may vary based on method of detection or application. Some devices are suitable for screening people, while other technologies can only be used to search containers or vehicles. Security officers involved in the inspection process are responsible for preventing the introduction of hazardous materials into the area and should be able to recognize the five basic components of an explosive device:

• A power source such as a battery
• An explosive material such as TNT, dynamite
• A detonator or blasting cap
• A triggering device such as a clock or switch
• Connecting wires