GB 15210-2026 General technical specification for walk-through metal detector English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
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ICS
CCS
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 15210-2026
General technical specification for walk-through metal detector
通过式金属探测门通用技术规范
Issue date: 2026-06-27 Implementation date: 2027-05-01
Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
7 Inspection rules
8 Marking, signs, labels and packaging
9 Accompanying technical documents
Annex A (normative) Test object codes, materials and external dimensions
Annex B (normative) Detection position distribution diagram and position codes
Annex C (normative) Motion attitudes of test objects
Annex D (informative) Automatic test system
Figure 1 — Detection region and detection plane
Figure 2 — Schematic diagram of radiated magnetic induction intensity measurement
Figure 3 — Resistance to influence of stationary metal objects in the surroundings
Figure 4 — Resistance to influence of metal structures inside the ground
Figure B.1 — Detection positions and codes
Figure C.1 — Motion attitudes of test objects
Figure D.1 — Schematic diagram of automatic test system
Table 1 — Detection category requirements
Table 2 — Climatic environmental adaptability
Table 3 — Climatic environmental adaptability tests
Table 4 — Mechanical environmental adaptability tests
Table 5 — Inspection items, technical requirements and test methods
General technical specification for walk-through metal detection gates
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, marking, signs, labels and packaging, accompanying technical document requirements and inspection rules for walk-through metal detection gates (hereinafter referred to as "metal gates"), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to the design, manufacture and inspection of metal gates.
This document is not applicable to fluxgate-type detection gates.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2423.1, Environmental testing for electric and electronic products — Part 2: Test methods — Tests A: Cold
GB/T 2423.2, Environmental testing for electric and electronic products — Part 2: Test methods — Tests B: Dry heat
GB/T 2423.3, Environmental testing — Part 2: Test methods — Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
GB/T 2423.5, Environmental testing — Part 2: Test methods — Test Ea and guidance: Shock
GB/T 2423.10, Environmental testing — Part 2: Test methods — Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
GB/T 4208, Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
GB 4793-2024, Safety technical specification for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
GB/T 8897 (all parts), Primary batteries
GB 16796-2022, Safety requirements and test methods for security alarm equipment
GB/T 17626.2-2018, Electromagnetic compatibility — Testing and measurement techniques — Electrostatic discharge immunity test
GB/T 17626.3-2023, Electromagnetic compatibility — Testing and measurement techniques — Part 3: Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
GB/T 17626.5-2019, Electromagnetic compatibility — Testing and measurement techniques — Surge immunity test
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
walk-through metal detector
A gate-frame-shaped metal detection device standing on the ground that, when a person walks through it, is capable of detecting whether the person passing through is carrying metal that reaches or exceeds a defined quantity.
3.2
detection region
The spatial range within the pedestrian passage of the walk-through metal detector.
3.3
detection plane
A virtual plane within the detection region perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian passage, with the Y-axis perpendicular to the detection plane, and the X-axis and Z-axis parallel to the detection plane and perpendicular to each other.
3.4
positive alarm
The state in which the walk-through metal detector emits an audible and/or visual indication signal when a metal object that reaches or exceeds the defined quantity passes through the detection plane.
3.5
alarm failure
The state in which the walk-through metal detector does not emit an audible and/or visual indication signal when a metal object that reaches or exceeds the defined quantity passes through the detection plane.
3.6
false alarm
The state in which the walk-through metal detector erroneously emits an audible and/or visual indication signal when detection has not yet been carried out or when no object requiring an alarm passes through the detection plane.
3.7
detection class
A classification used to describe the detection capability of a walk-through metal detector for metal objects of different sizes and electromagnetic characteristics.
3.8
test object
A specially made metal object used to verify the performance of a walk-through metal detector and evaluate its detection class.
3.9
detection position
Based on the average height of an adult male, 12 positions selected in the detection plane, respectively located at both ankles, both legs, the crotch, both hands, the chest, both armpits, the head and the top of the head, through which the test object is to pass.
3.10
automatic test system
An automated testing device that simulates a human body carrying a test object through the detection plane.
3.11
standard tester
A person with a height of 1.55 m to 1.85 m and a body mass of 50 kg to 90 kg, carrying no metal or conductive objects or magnetic materials, and with no metal implants in the body.
4 Classification
According to differences in the use environment of metal gates, they are classified into indoor type and outdoor type.
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Appearance
The appearance shall meet the following requirements:
a) Free from cracks, blistering, corrosion, obvious scratches or permanent stains;
b) Free from sharp corners and edges that may snag clothing or cut the skin;
c) Free from protrusions with a height exceeding 5 mm or a head curvature radius less than 2 mm;
d) Free from exposed wires or suspended objects.
5.2 Mechanical structure
5.2.1 Gate body structure
The gate body structure shall meet the following requirements:
a) Equipped with a main power switch to cut off and connect all power;
b) Equipped with an operation panel for convenient control and operation;
c) Convenient for persons to walk through without obstruction;
d) Equipped with a display device on the side where persons enter the passage to indicate whether passage is permitted;
e) Equipped with an alarm information indication device;
f) Providing safe connections, with the power plug or built-in battery not exposed, to avoid accidental power disconnection;
g) Convenient for assembly, transportation and maintenance.
5.2.2 Metal gate passage
The metal gate passage shall meet the following requirements:
a) Height (Z-axis direction) not less than 1,980 mm;
b) Width (X-axis direction) not less than 710 mm;
c) Depth (Y-axis direction) not greater than 910 mm.
5.2.3 Structural stability
Structural stability shall meet the following requirements:
a) Mechanical connections or components shall not loosen, displace or fall off;
b) Standing stably on the ground, capable of resisting normal impacts without sliding or losing balance;
c) For metal gates with a foot pedal designed at the bottom, the gap between the foot pedal and the main structure of the metal gate shall not exceed 10 mm; the foot pedal shall not exhibit obvious collapse, twisting, tilting or displacement when bearing a load of 120 kg.
5.2.4 Enclosure protection rating
Standard
GB 15210-2026 General technical specification for walk-through metal detector (English)
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GB 15210-2026
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Detail of GB 15210-2026
Standard No.
GB 15210-2026
English Name
General technical specification for walk-through metal detector
GB 15210-2026 General technical specification for walk-through metal detector English, Anglais, Englisch, Inglés, えいご
This is a draft translation for reference among interesting stakeholders. The finalized translation (passing through draft translation, self-check, revision and verification) will be delivered upon being ordered.
ICS
CCS
National Standard of the People's Republic of China
GB 15210-2026
General technical specification for walk-through metal detector
通过式金属探测门通用技术规范
Issue date: 2026-06-27 Implementation date: 2027-05-01
Issued by the General Administration of Quality Supervision, Inspection and Quarantine of the People's Republic of China
the Standardization Administration of the People's Republic of China
Contents
Foreword
1 Scope
2 Normative references
3 Terms and definitions
4 Classification
5 Technical requirements
6 Test methods
7 Inspection rules
8 Marking, signs, labels and packaging
9 Accompanying technical documents
Annex A (normative) Test object codes, materials and external dimensions
Annex B (normative) Detection position distribution diagram and position codes
Annex C (normative) Motion attitudes of test objects
Annex D (informative) Automatic test system
Figure 1 — Detection region and detection plane
Figure 2 — Schematic diagram of radiated magnetic induction intensity measurement
Figure 3 — Resistance to influence of stationary metal objects in the surroundings
Figure 4 — Resistance to influence of metal structures inside the ground
Figure B.1 — Detection positions and codes
Figure C.1 — Motion attitudes of test objects
Figure D.1 — Schematic diagram of automatic test system
Table 1 — Detection category requirements
Table 2 — Climatic environmental adaptability
Table 3 — Climatic environmental adaptability tests
Table 4 — Mechanical environmental adaptability tests
Table 5 — Inspection items, technical requirements and test methods
General technical specification for walk-through metal detection gates
1 Scope
This document specifies the classification, technical requirements, marking, signs, labels and packaging, accompanying technical document requirements and inspection rules for walk-through metal detection gates (hereinafter referred to as "metal gates"), and describes the corresponding test methods.
This document is applicable to the design, manufacture and inspection of metal gates.
This document is not applicable to fluxgate-type detection gates.
2 Normative references
The following documents, in whole or in part, are normatively referenced in this document and are indispensable for its application. For dated references, only the edition cited applies. For undated references, the latest edition (including any amendments) applies.
GB/T 2423.1, Environmental testing for electric and electronic products — Part 2: Test methods — Tests A: Cold
GB/T 2423.2, Environmental testing for electric and electronic products — Part 2: Test methods — Tests B: Dry heat
GB/T 2423.3, Environmental testing — Part 2: Test methods — Test Cab: Damp heat, steady state
GB/T 2423.5, Environmental testing — Part 2: Test methods — Test Ea and guidance: Shock
GB/T 2423.10, Environmental testing — Part 2: Test methods — Test Fc: Vibration (sinusoidal)
GB/T 4208, Degrees of protection provided by enclosure (IP code)
GB 4793-2024, Safety technical specification for electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use
GB/T 8897 (all parts), Primary batteries
GB 16796-2022, Safety requirements and test methods for security alarm equipment
GB/T 17626.2-2018, Electromagnetic compatibility — Testing and measurement techniques — Electrostatic discharge immunity test
GB/T 17626.3-2023, Electromagnetic compatibility — Testing and measurement techniques — Part 3: Radiated, radio-frequency, electromagnetic field immunity test
GB/T 17626.5-2019, Electromagnetic compatibility — Testing and measurement techniques — Surge immunity test
3 Terms and definitions
For the purposes of this document, the following terms and definitions apply.
3.1
walk-through metal detector
A gate-frame-shaped metal detection device standing on the ground that, when a person walks through it, is capable of detecting whether the person passing through is carrying metal that reaches or exceeds a defined quantity.
3.2
detection region
The spatial range within the pedestrian passage of the walk-through metal detector.
3.3
detection plane
A virtual plane within the detection region perpendicular to the direction of pedestrian passage, with the Y-axis perpendicular to the detection plane, and the X-axis and Z-axis parallel to the detection plane and perpendicular to each other.
3.4
positive alarm
The state in which the walk-through metal detector emits an audible and/or visual indication signal when a metal object that reaches or exceeds the defined quantity passes through the detection plane.
3.5
alarm failure
The state in which the walk-through metal detector does not emit an audible and/or visual indication signal when a metal object that reaches or exceeds the defined quantity passes through the detection plane.
3.6
false alarm
The state in which the walk-through metal detector erroneously emits an audible and/or visual indication signal when detection has not yet been carried out or when no object requiring an alarm passes through the detection plane.
3.7
detection class
A classification used to describe the detection capability of a walk-through metal detector for metal objects of different sizes and electromagnetic characteristics.
3.8
test object
A specially made metal object used to verify the performance of a walk-through metal detector and evaluate its detection class.
3.9
detection position
Based on the average height of an adult male, 12 positions selected in the detection plane, respectively located at both ankles, both legs, the crotch, both hands, the chest, both armpits, the head and the top of the head, through which the test object is to pass.
3.10
automatic test system
An automated testing device that simulates a human body carrying a test object through the detection plane.
3.11
standard tester
A person with a height of 1.55 m to 1.85 m and a body mass of 50 kg to 90 kg, carrying no metal or conductive objects or magnetic materials, and with no metal implants in the body.
4 Classification
According to differences in the use environment of metal gates, they are classified into indoor type and outdoor type.
5 Technical requirements
5.1 Appearance
The appearance shall meet the following requirements:
a) Free from cracks, blistering, corrosion, obvious scratches or permanent stains;
b) Free from sharp corners and edges that may snag clothing or cut the skin;
c) Free from protrusions with a height exceeding 5 mm or a head curvature radius less than 2 mm;
d) Free from exposed wires or suspended objects.
5.2 Mechanical structure
5.2.1 Gate body structure
The gate body structure shall meet the following requirements:
a) Equipped with a main power switch to cut off and connect all power;
b) Equipped with an operation panel for convenient control and operation;
c) Convenient for persons to walk through without obstruction;
d) Equipped with a display device on the side where persons enter the passage to indicate whether passage is permitted;
e) Equipped with an alarm information indication device;
f) Providing safe connections, with the power plug or built-in battery not exposed, to avoid accidental power disconnection;
g) Convenient for assembly, transportation and maintenance.
5.2.2 Metal gate passage
The metal gate passage shall meet the following requirements:
a) Height (Z-axis direction) not less than 1,980 mm;
b) Width (X-axis direction) not less than 710 mm;
c) Depth (Y-axis direction) not greater than 910 mm.
5.2.3 Structural stability
Structural stability shall meet the following requirements:
a) Mechanical connections or components shall not loosen, displace or fall off;
b) Standing stably on the ground, capable of resisting normal impacts without sliding or losing balance;
c) For metal gates with a foot pedal designed at the bottom, the gap between the foot pedal and the main structure of the metal gate shall not exceed 10 mm; the foot pedal shall not exhibit obvious collapse, twisting, tilting or displacement when bearing a load of 120 kg.
5.2.4 Enclosure protection rating
