Client

A Globally Renowned Casino

In order to achieve public safety, effective security inspection plays an extremely critical role, not only for places of immigration, emigration, and public transports, but also for different kinds of entertainment premises. Most prestigious high-end casinos, welcome a significant number of VIP guests daily, making the protection of guest safety the top priority and ensuring the security of their assets. A robust security system is essential to address potential threats, such as terrorist activities, and to handle emergencies, thus maintaining the casino’s service quality and reputation among high-end clients. Additionally, the casino must comply with local laws and regulations to ensure that its security measures are legitimate.

Project Requirements

Accurate Detection of Dangerous Items

Adequate sensitivity and accuracy are prerequisites for security detection, effectively identifying weapons, explosives, or other potential threats to ensure the safety of individuals and assets in public spaces. The primary clientele of the casino includes high-end gamblers, international tourists, and business travelers who have high expectations for safety and privacy. They expect a worry-free environment, necessitating efficient security inspections to 

enhance customer safety and overall experience while meeting legal and industry standards.

High Operational Efficiency

Even if security inspection equipment accurately identifies dangerous items, prolonged inspection times are unacceptable in an entertainment venue. In a high-traffic casino environment, ideal detection equipment should complete inspections quickly without hindering guest flow, avoiding congestion that could affect the casino's appeal.

Reliability

The reliability of metal detectors is crucial for high-end venues. Any equipment failure or malfunction could lead to security breaches or disrupt guest flow. Thus, the system must exhibit high durability and a low failure rate. Rigorously tested and validated devices ensures stable operation under high-pressure conditions and reduces maintenance frequency.

Challenges

However, even if standard metal detection equipment provides sufficient sensitivity, given that our client is a globally renowned integrated luxury premise, it requires much more than meeting the security needs to these high-end venues:

Impact of Electromagnetic Radiation Detection

Health Concern

Metal detection devices typically utilize electromagnetic radiation to penetrate objects and generate images, raising concerns about health impacts, particularly for pregnant people or individuals with specific medical devices (like pacemakers). While general venues like immigration and public transport may allow manual inspections for safety, high-end entertainment venues focusing on customer experience find this approach unsuitable, as guests do not expect inconvenience or embarrassment upon entry. Given the diverse clientele, the detectors must not emit harmful radiation and should pass relevant safety tests to ensure they can be used safely without affecting the customer experience, maintaining the venue's high-end image and customer satisfaction.

False Alarms

In venues prioritizing public safety, such as immigration checkpoints, false alarms may cause inconvenience but align with public expectations for safety. However, the casino faces the issue of nearby elevators—large metal bodies that easily interfere with metal detection equipment, frequently triggering false alarms and inconveniencing visitors. Therefore, metal detectors must feature advanced anti-interference technology capable of effectively distinguishing normal items from potential threats, thereby reducing false alarms.

Venue Style and Environment

High-end venues are naturally equipped with luxurious interior designs and unique atmospheres. However, standard metal detection equipment is often bulky and obstructive, not aligning with the venue's style and impacting the aesthetic appeal.Thus, the casino seeks metal detection devices that seamlessly integrate with the overall elegant environment.

Solution

MDS100 Ferrous Contraband and Smartphone Detector

ZKTeco has installed MDS100 Ferrous Contraband and Smartphone Detectors at the exits of theVIP rooms at the casino. Each MDS100 has been installed within the wall spaces at various entrances, with only the sensor portion exposed for detection.

The MDS100 comes with a standard two-zone detection configuration but has been customized for the casino's needs with a three-zone detection setup, incorporating millimeter-wave radar for precise human detection and reducing false alarms. The detection range and angles of all MDS100 units have been tailored according to the layout of each entrance and VIP room to ensure accurate and effective detection.

Solution Advantages

Fast and Accurate Detection

Outstanding Inspection Precision and Quickness

The MDS100 features outstanding detection performance, employing a single-axis magnetic field sensor that focuses on specific directional detection, allowing for rapid identification of magnetic field changes. It achieves a throughput rate of up to 50 people per minute and can detect up to 1.2 meters away, minimizing the chances of missing threats. Notably, the MDS100 can also detect smartphones and smartwatches, with the flexibility to activate or deactivate this feature as needed. This adaptability allows for a heightened security response when necessary.

Flexibility of Functional Setting

Beyond its powerful detection capabilities, the MDS100 is designed for ease of use, with flexible detection settings that meet venue requirements. Its millimeter-wave radar detection range varies from 50 cm to 300 cm to accommodate different entrance widths, and its detection can be divided into three detection zones (two detection zones by default), each supporting up to 100 adjustable sensitivity settings. This ensures that the system avoids excessive sensitivity that could trigger false alarms while still reliably detecting human presence.

Prevention of False Alarms

Traditional X-ray detection equipment is prone to false alarms due to the high-energy short-wave electromagnetic radiation used for metal detection, which possesses strong penetration power and long detection ranges. This leads to interference from large metal objects like elevators and metal barriers, increasing false alarm rates. The MDS100 mitigates false alarms by initially employing millimeter-wave radar for preliminary detection. Millimeter waves have a relatively lower penetration capability, focusing only on specific areas and distinguishing between human bodies and other metal objects. The MDS100 activates  detection only after confirming human presence, significantly reducing false reporting and enhancing safety while making the inspection process more efficient and accurate, ultimately improving customer experience.

No Harmful Radiation Emission

Regarding health concerns associated with X-ray detection devices, the MDS100 first uses millimeter-wave detection, which does not penetrate the body and poses no health risks. Moreover, it activates X-ray detection only after confirming human presence and focuses on specific directional detection, preventing random radiation emissions that could affect individuals. Importantly, the MDS100 has obtained EC (European Conformity) and FCC (Federal Communications Commission) certifications, ensuring compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards in the European market and confirming that the device does not emit excessive electromagnetic radiation, safeguarding user health and safety. Consequently, using the MDS100 ensures effective, precise security inspections without compromising user health.

Compatibility with Venue Aesthetics

Unlike conventional walk-through detection devices that require a frame to pass through, the MDS100 features a single-column design that requires only one side of the entrance for installation. This allows for accurate detection without occupying the entire entrance. Additionally, unlike traditional X-ray equipment that tends to be large and cumbersome, the MDS100's compact dimensions (width: 9.91 cm, length: 7.72 cm, height: 197 cm) and wall-mount capability enable installation in concealed locations without taking up extra space, thereby preserving the original decor and aesthetics. Even if placement within walls is not feasible and the device must be positioned at the entrance, the MDS100 can be equipped with a mobile wheelbase, occupying only 36 cm in width and 38 cm in length, making it space-efficient. Its minimalist design allows it to complement the majority of venues without compromising aesthetic appeal.

User-Friendly Function Settings

The MDS-100 is equipped with a 3.5-inch touch screen, making it simple to use, allowing security personnel to set parameters such as detection range and angles, radar settings, sound, and display without needing technical staff for backend configuration.

Robust Stability and Reliability

ZKTeco understands that security equipment that frequently malfunctions or fails due to performance limitations can impact daily operations and damage the venue's image. Therefore, the MDS100 is designed with strong environmental adaptability, featuring IPX5 waterproof rating for enhanced durability. It operates effectively in environments with humidity ranging from 0% to 95% and temperature variations between -10°C to 50°C, minimizing the likelihood of damage or failure. Furthermore, the MDS-100 comes with a built-in 9000mAh rechargeable battery, allowing it to continue operating for up to 26 hours even in case of any power outages, ensuring uninterrupted security inspections.

Lightweight and Easy Installation

The compact size of the MDS100 significantly reduces installation difficulty and does not impose major obstacles to venue operations. Weighing approximately 15 kg, it can be easily lifted by an adult, making relocation to other areas effortless.