Eriez® PrecisionGuard X8 Metal Detector

As of: Friday, July 24, 2026

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Standard Features

Highly dependable detection
Easy-to-use large user interface
Rugged construction for all environments
Auto set up and adaptive product learning
Easily change product settings
Four password-protected levels of access
Multiple communication ports – USB and Ethernet
Digitally stores verifications, rejects and events
Download reject and event logs over LAN
Traceability to support HACCP, GFSI, SQF requirements

Approvals

WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm California Proposition 65

Metal Detector

Eriez’ highly sensitive X8 Metal Detector detects small ferrous, non-ferrous and stainless steel metal contaminants in packaged and bulk flow applications.

The X8's performance, combined with its dependability, feature-packed controls, and price, makes it one of the best values on the market today. The rugged, reliable X8 Metal Detector features an extra-large, easy-to-use capacitive touchscreen and high-pressure washdown construction.

Eriez® PrecisionGuard X8 Metal Detector

Power Requirements:
100 to 240 VAC, 10 A
Max: 50/60 Hz, 1 Phase

Display:
10.1 in (257 mm) capacitive touchscreen

Inputs:
Eight configurable (for photo eyes, remote emergency stop, etc.) that can be set to active high or active low

Outputs:
Four programmable “Form C” (NO-C-NC) relays rated at 5 A up to 250 VAC, 30 VDC each.
Five programmable “Form A” (SPST-NO) solid state relay outputs rated at 500 mA up to 40 VDC. These five outputs can be wired as NPN or PNP. The output can be set to NO or NC under normal running conditions.

Temperature:
Integral: 14 to 120 °F (-10 to 49 °C)
Remote: 14 to 130 °F (-10 to 54 °C)

Approvals:
Intertek

Parts

Part #	Description

Consult	Please consult factory for configuration and pricing

Options

Part #	Description
Ferrous (Mild Steel) Test Wands
168370	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.0 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100), clear with red engraving
168383	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.2 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100), clear with red engraving
168384	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.5 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100), clear with red engraving
168385	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.8 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100), clear with red engraving
168386	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.0 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100), clear with red engraving
168387	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.2 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100), clear with red engraving
168388	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.5 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
168389	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.8 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
168390	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 3.0 MM ferrous (chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
168391	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 3.2 MM ferrous(chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
168392	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 3.25 MM ferrous(chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
168393	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 3.5 MM ferrous(chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
168394	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 4.0 MM ferrous(chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
168395	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 4.5 MM ferrous(chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving
Non-Ferrous (Brass) Test Wands
168411	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.0 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168413	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.2 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168414	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.5 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168415	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 1.8.MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168416	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.0 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168418	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.2 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168420	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.5 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168421	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 2.8 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168422	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 3.0 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168423	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 3.2 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168424	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 3.5 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168425	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 4.0 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168426	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 4.5 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
168427	Test wand for Metal Detector Calibration, 5.0 MM non-ferrous (brass) clear with yellow engraving
316 Stainless Steel Test Wands
168428	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 1.5 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168429	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 1.8 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168430	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 2.0 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168431	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 2.2 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168432	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 2.5 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168433	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 2.8 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168434	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 3.0 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168435	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 3.2 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168436	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 3.5 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168437	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 4.0 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168438	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 4.5 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168439	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 5.0 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168440	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 5.5 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
168441	Test wand for Metal detector calibration, 6.0 MM stainless 316, clear with blue engraving
Test Wand Kits
168445	Test Wand Master kit for Metal Detector Calibration, 42 test wands in hard case with private labeling and USB mem tab, includes one each Ferrous(Chrome Steel 52100}kit 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.25, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 MM, Non Ferrous (brass) kit 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 MM, and Stainless 316 kit 1.5 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0MM
168442	Test Wand for Metal Detector Calibration, ferrous(chrome steel 52100) clear with red engraving, 14 test wands in hard case with private labeling and USB mem tab, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.25, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5 MM
168443	Test wand kit for Metal Detector Calibration, non-ferrous (brass), clear yellow engraving clear with yellow engraving, 14 test wands in hard case with private labeling and USB mem tab, 1.0, 1.2, 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 MM
168444	Test wand kit for Metal Detector Calibration, stainless 316, clear blue engraving, 14 test wands in hard case with private labeling and USB mem tab 1.5, 1.8, 2.0, 2.2, 2.5, 2.8, 3.0, 3.2, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, 5.5, 6.0 MM