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Chapter 6 M6 Searching
Pinpointing
Pinpoint Technique
Due to the wide scan nature of modern search coils
it can be difficult to locate small targets under the
physical center of the loop. Use an "X marks the
spot" technique as shown in the diagram to identify
the portion of ground the metal target is in.
Squeezing and holding in the trigger on the grip
accesses a pinpoint and depth reading mode that
makes it much easier to sweep the search coil
slowly and center directly above the target. Use
loudest tone, display depth reading and bars, to
indicate targets exact center.
Again, the procedure is to sweep over the target
from side to side noting the side to side center. Then
turn 90 degrees and sweep the coil side to side
noting the center from this new direction. "X"
marks the spot that you need to dig. You can prac-
tice with a coin on top of the ground to become
acquainted with this technique.
Shallow targets, 0-3" depth readings, are more
difficult to pinpoint than deeper targets. When
shallow depth readings are noted, lift the loop
several inches higher above the area, then X to
pinpoint.
Chapter 5 MXT Controls
N
OTE: Turn the detector 90
°
to the first side to side loop
movement and repeat for "X"ing the
center.
Trigger control
on the hand grip
Pinpoint
Squeeze and hold
trigger
