1.1 This standard covers the methods of test and performance require-ments of hand held metal detectors used for determining the location of metal weapons carried on a person and in a small package.
1.2 It does not cover metal detectors used for detecting the following:
a) Wiring of explosives, and
b) Buried metals and metals in trenches.
IS 12126-1987 history
1988IS 12126-1987 Specification for handheld metal detectors (frisks) for weapons detection