MINE DETECTOR
AET-M3E
The AET-M3E is a lightweight mine detector from Al Efah Technologies, built for threat identification in diverse operational environments. Designed for wartime clearance and post-conflict demining, it locates buried landmines and unexploded ordnance. It also serves peacekeeping, counter-terrorism and security operations, detecting explosives, firearms and knives concealed underground, underwater or within structures.
Key features
- High-sensitivity pulse induction: multi-pulse-width bipolar pulsed electromagnetic induction detects a Type 72 anti-personnel mine at over 16 cm and a GLD111 anti-personnel mine at 15 cm or more.
- Soil adaptability: a soil background suppression algorithm removes interference in complex ground such as alkaline soil, magnetic soil and seawater.
- Light and portable: a foldable integrated structure, 3 kg or less in operation and well balanced for one-person use.
- Rugged IP68 design: reliable in rain, shallow water and extreme temperatures from -40 °C to +55 °C.
- Long battery life: 12 hours or more on four standard D-type batteries.
Specifications
| Model | AET-M3E |
|---|---|
| Detection method | Multi-pulse-width bipolar pulsed electromagnetic induction |
| Total weight in operation | ≤ 3 kg |
| Detection depth | ≥ 15 cm (GLD111 anti-personnel mine); over 16 cm (Type 72 anti-personnel mine) |
| Operating length | 90 cm to 130 cm, continuously adjustable |
| Search head diameter | ≥ 20 cm |
| Alarm mode | Audible alarm and LED display |
| Soil adaptability | General soil, magnetic soil, alkaline soil and red soil |
| Battery | 4 × D-type (alkaline, 1.5 V lithium or 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable) |
| Continuous working time | ≥ 12 hours (room temperature, standard batteries) |
| Operating temperature | -40 °C to +55 °C (-40 °F to +131 °F) |
| Storage temperature | -51 °C to +71 °C (-60 °F to +160 °F) |
| Protection level | IP68 |
Typical uses
- Wartime clearance and post-conflict demining
- Landmine and UXO search by a single operator on foot
- Search in difficult ground, including magnetic and alkaline soil, and in rain or shallow water
- Peacekeeping, counter-terrorism and security operations for explosives, firearms and knives
AET-M3E or AET-MR1?
The AET-M3E is the lighter, foldable metal detector with 12+ hours of battery life. For IEDs with non-metallic components, choose the dual-sensor AET-MR1 mine detector with GPR, which adds ground-penetrating radar.
Frequently asked questions
What is the AET-M3E?
The AET-M3E is a lightweight, foldable pulse-induction mine detector from Al Efah Technologies for finding buried landmines and unexploded ordnance.
How much does the AET-M3E weigh?
Total weight in operation is 3 kg or less. Its foldable structure is well balanced for one-person use, and the length adjusts from 90 cm to 130 cm.
How deep can the AET-M3E detect mines?
It detects a GLD111 anti-personnel mine at 15 cm or more and a Type 72 anti-personnel mine at over 16 cm.
What batteries does the AET-M3E use?
Four D-type batteries: alkaline, 1.5 V lithium or 1.2 V NiMH rechargeable. It runs for 12 hours or more at room temperature with standard batteries.
Is the AET-M3E waterproof?
Yes. It is rated IP68 for reliable use in rain and shallow water, and works from -40 °C to +55 °C.
Does the AET-M3E work in magnetic or alkaline soil?
Yes. A soil background suppression algorithm removes interference in general, magnetic, alkaline and red soil, and in seawater.
Download the AET-M3E datasheet (PDF) or contact Al Efah for a quote.