SafeHound™

SafeHound is a portable, walk-through ferromagnetic detection portal sensitive enough to catch concealed guns, knives and pipe bombs, without setting off false alarms on belt buckles, jewellery or keys.

2 sensor poles × 6 zones head-to-toe screening
Passive detection: no radiation emitted
Up to ~30 people per minute
75 in vertical / 48 in horizontal detection range
24+ hours on internal battery

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Categories: Contraband Detectors, Ferromagnetic Detectors

Description

SafeHound gives venues a fast, passive way to screen people for concealed weapons as they walk through.

Why security teams choose SafeHound

Finds weapons, ignores everyday metal. Sensitive to concealed guns, knives and pipe bombs, but tuned not to trigger on belt buckles, jewellery or keys.
Shows where to look. Pinpoints roughly where on the body a flagged item is located.
Safe for everyone. Passive ferromagnetic detection, with no radiation exposure for staff or visitors.
Keeps queues moving. Screens up to around 30 people per minute, with infrared motion sensing to cut down on false alarms.
Quick to deploy. Plug-and-play with no assembly, and 24+ hours on internal battery.

Applications

Events: fast screening of attendees at the entrance.
Venue entrances: passive weapons screening as people walk through.
Temporary checkpoints: portable, with no installation required.

Features

Two sensor poles, each covering six detection zones, scan a person head to toe
Passive ferromagnetic detection with no radiation exposure for staff or visitors
Infrared motion sensing helps cut down on false alarms
Pinpoints roughly where on the body a flagged item is located

SafeHound, Manta Ray or SentryHound-Pro?

	SafeHound™	Manta Ray™	SentryHound-Pro™
Best for	Walk-through weapons screening at events and venues	Close-range scans of people, bags and packages	Screening people for phones and electronics at checkpoints and doorways
Detects	Concealed guns, knives and pipe bombs	Cell phones ON or OFF, even with the battery removed	Mobile phones, tablets, laptops, smartwatches and wearables
Format	Two-pole walk-through portal	Handheld, plus stationary mode for packages	Single pole (add a second pole for walk-through)
Detection range	75 in vertical; 48 in horizontal (typical)	0–6 in handheld; 0–12 in stationary	Over 5 ft wide with two poles
Power	Internal battery, 24+ hours	9V battery, up to 3 hours	Sealed gel battery, a full day of continuous use
Weight	Approx. 17 lb per pole	10 oz	17 lb

Additional information

Model	SafeHound™
Detection method	Passive ferromagnetic (no RF radiation emitted)
Vertical range	75 inches; typical horizontal range 48 inches
Power	Internal 12VDC sealed gel battery, 110VAC charging
Dimensions	68"H x 12"L x 8"W per pole
Weight	Approx. 17 lbs per sensor pole

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FAQs

Does SafeHound emit any radiation?

No. It uses passive ferromagnetic detection, so it doesn’t emit RF or any other radiation.

Will it false-alarm on everyday metal items?

It’s tuned to avoid triggering on common items like belt buckles, jewellery and keys, while staying sensitive to weapons.

How many people can it screen?

Up to around 30 people per minute, making it practical for events and venue entrances.

Does it need to be professionally installed?

No, it’s designed for plug-and-play setup with no assembly required, and runs on internal battery for 24+ hours.

Can SafeHound show where an item is?

Yes. It pinpoints roughly where on the body a flagged item is located.

How big and heavy is it?

Each sensor pole is 68″ H × 12″ L × 8″ W and weighs approximately 17 lbs.

How is it powered?

By an internal 12 VDC sealed gel battery, charged from 110 VAC, giving 24+ hours of operation.

Documentation

SafeHound™ datasheet (PDF): request a copy by email.

SafeHound™