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The T-4 achieves this by using a unique, patented “Reverse Polarity”. Other degaussers may have either a positive or negative pulse, but only one. The T-4 has both and it is fully automatic. This ensures complete and permanent erasure of your data and will protect your sensitive information for years to come. The T-4 now has a LCD screen and internal Gaussmeter for performance verification.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis new feature guarantees that your hard drive degausser is performing to NSA standards every time and eliminates the requirement of separate instruments to check field strength and\/or re-certification programs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOptions\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e12 Volt Battery Operation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExtended Warranty\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMobility Cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeployment Case with wheels – Custom rugged design allows the T-4 to operate while still in case and be easily transported when necessary\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Proton Data Security","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41773837418583,"sku":"PROT-4","price":17758.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0632\/1369\/9159\/files\/aspect-ratio-t4-blue_png.webp?v=1750352842"},{"product_id":"proton-t-5-hard-drive-degausser","title":"Proton T-5 Hard Drive Degausser","description":"\u003ch2\u003eProton T-5 Degaussing Machine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProton’s newest NSA evaluated and listed DEGAUSSER erases hard drives and other magnetic media in 20 seconds or less! It produces a magnetic field of at least 20,000 Gauss (2 Tesla) per cycle and is APPROVED to handle Top Secret\/Classified data. For performance verification, its internal Gaussmeter guarantees every cycle meets NSA specifications. 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The manual PDS-75 is not only manually driven, but it is also simple to use. Just insert the hard drive into the safety slot. Then use the handle to crush the hard drive. During this process the hard drive is bent approximately 90 degrees, which breaks the platters and damages the heads, motor and circuit board. The PDS series exudes versatility with low maintenance and easy operation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNOTE:\u003c\/strong\u003e To comply with recognized standards, including NSA\/DoD regulations, a degausser must be used prior to destroying hard drives. In a typical national security operation, a destroyer is used in conjunction with a NSA approved degausser. \u003cstrong\u003eUsing a degausser is the only way to guarantee all data on hard drives and other magnetic media is completely unrecoverable.\u003c\/strong\u003e This is because it is possible to recover data from a mere piece of a hard drive that has not been degaussed. 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