The METAL-TEC HS-1500 was developed to meet the US Military’s standards for applications ranging from security to forensics, as well as for usage in the roughest conditions. The HS-1500’s High Sensitivity allows it to identify metal weapons from a greater distance, as well as very small metal objects with very little metal mass, such as Micro SIM and SD memory cards.

The METAL-TEC HS-1500 can help locate metal objects with pinpoint accuracy that might otherwise go unnoticed. The METAL-TEC HS-1500 may be operated with only one hand, holding it between the forefinger and thumb to free up the other fingers during a subject search or frisking. The METAL-TEC HS-1500 can detect and locate metal objects without the requirement for a continuous sweeping motion. There is no need to modify the sensitivity; it is factory configured and automatically compensates for temperature variations that may impair sensitivity.

Another characteristic of the METAL-TEC HS-1500 is the ability to enter the 9-volt battery in either direction (non-polarity sensitive), making battery change in the field simple and straightforward. METAL-TEC HS-1500 also has a low battery indicator, which is intended to inform the user when the battery has been depleted to a point where it no longer fulfils functioning parameters. The low battery indicator causes the gadget to vibrate continuously as soon as the power is turned on, alerting the user to replace the battery. This function eliminates the chance of the unit being used with a weak battery, which could result in inaccurate detection results. The heavy quality Polypropylene holster features a metal clasp for simple removal from the job belt.

The snap also functions as a test feature to ensure that the METAL-TEC HS-1500 operates properly when removed from the holster; if the unit continues to vibrate, it signals a low battery situation. If the METAL-TEC is left on when returned to the holster, it will begin to vibrate, reminding you to switch it off.