DeepTech DISCRIMINATOR, Manual

Page 1: ...DISCRIMINATOR Pulse Induction Metal Detector SDP 2014A ...

Page 2: ...d ranges by smooth and stable operation from the control unit in automatic motion mode Target identification and discrimination is possible with the 1m x 1m square PVC coil Pinpointing is achieved with the smaller 11 round shaft mounted coil How does the SDP Automatic Discriminator work The search coil sends out short magnetic pulses and produces a strong magnetic field above the ground The magnet...

Page 3: ...unit 1 Delay Control a Sets the Delay timing for various soil conditions 2 Sensitivity Control a Sets the Sensitivity for the coil 3 Interference Control a The ability to tune out background interference caused by electrical lines in the area 4 Threshold Control a Used to ground balance the detector 5 Mode Selector a Ability to select between A D Automatic Discrimination SA Sound All A ND Automati...

Page 4: ...ound or VERY deep and large targets allows signal to reach depths and return to unit also mineral readings are more dissipated INTERFERENCE Setting for electromagnetic disturbances i e Power Lines DISCRIMINATION SWITCH This control switch changes how a ferrous metal target is read and described by control unit detail Top position A D is to give a RED led lamp indication when ferrous metal target i...

Page 5: ... often TRESH Is threshold or beginning of detection audio sound Set Threshold to give one or two ticks per second RESET Button to reset control unit in new ground conditions Depressing button one or more times is needed in each new target area or if any other settings are changed Pressing reset over metal will ignore similar metal targets The machine needs to be reset over a clear area not on targ...

Page 6: ...tery plug or charger end Coil Connector for search coil Lightly screw down in a clockwise direction DISCRIMINATION The DISCRIMINATOR Pulse Induction Metal Detector is actually a Dual Detector Not only is it equipped with Pulse Induction it also has a built in Magnetometer sensor system to discriminate out what targets are ferrous The Magnetometer sensor system shows Iron ferrous targets indicated ...

Page 7: ...unes automatically to the changes of the ground conditions mineralization Keeping constant operational height and all the slowly changing external electromagnetic fields are not critical for the stable performance of the SDP pulse induction system REMINDER Automatic Mode is motion detection The search coil needs be moved completely through the target area DETECTION RANGE Theoretically the detectio...

Page 8: ...ification these detectors loose about 40 of their detection depth and often register the deep nonferrous targets as being ferrous which is absolutely unacceptable for the serious treasure hunter The systems operation is strongly influenced by the size of the metal target and it s aging oxidation in the ground With the SDP series Automatic Full Discriminator we have tried to avoid all these disadva...

Page 9: ...mperatures The hot rocks are categorically ignored SDP is a professional deep treasure hunting instrument with its incredible depth detecting capabilities The unique automatic motion mode of operations makes it user friendly even for the beginners The device is the only metal detector that discriminates unwanted ferrous targets in the arable layer of the ground with no loss of depth parameters Qui...

Page 10: ... on the 1m x 1m only The 11 coil does not have discrimination Quick Start Guide 1m x 1m Coil 1 Make sure battery is fully charged 2 Attach the battery to the carrying case 3 Plug in battery to back of unit 4 Assemble the coil 5 Connect the coil to the back of the unit 6 Set the Interference knob to the middle position 7 Turn all other knobs to the left counterclockwise 8 Set your Discriminating Mo...

Page 11: ...older for control box on sides 4 Attach battery connector to back of control box for power 5 To start all knobs are FIRST set to 0 or off position at farthest left 6 Select the three position switch appropriately to detection mode desired see control panel description 11 Round coil has no effect from switch as there is no set discrimination 7 Stand in working position level coil distance on both s...

Page 12: ...se incorrect readings and balance Charge if line indication is shown below this mark 11 Push Reset button one or more times to balance machine 12 After following all previous instructions begin to slowly turn Threshold to setting where one or two ticks are heard This should leave needle on meter at or between 0 and 1 13 You are now ready to detect REMEMBER this is a motion detection system so do N...

Page 13: ...l object buried at one meter or so will give a very clear distinguishable indication A Large metal target deep in the ground will cause a long indication over a larger area than the smaller metal objects With some practice you may be able to estimate the depth shallow targets only the size and even the form of the target detected The best way of getting acquainted with your detector and its respon...

Page 14: ...er a metal target while operating your detector in Automatic Mode While testing the detector please note the following Try to keep a constant operational height of the search coil The detector is very stable while in its Automatic Mode of operation SDP successfully compensates the effects of the changes of the search coil s operational height and retunes automatically to the changes in the ground ...

Page 15: ...ition Wait till the red light of theindicator fades Switch to A D position of the toggle switch full discrimination Now pass again repeatedly over your sample targets Note that the non ferrous plates even if buried deep in the ground will produce a good audio response without a red light of the indicator The LED indicator will illuminate on all the remaining iron targets no matter their size and a...

Page 16: ...operation Switch to the Semi discrimination or middle switch position of the toggle switch In this mode of operation all the smaller ferrous objects within the detection range will be discriminated The bigger ferrous objects which could be weapons instruments utensils or iron containers hidden together with a hoard are registered as non ferrous targets through detector s audio response At the same...

Page 17: ...it has no user serviceable parts Unit has no internal batteries Batteries We suggest using a Multi Meter to test the battery voltage prior to using instrument Overcharging of batteries may cause the unit to cease operation You should be able to run the instrument for 16 20 hours prior to recharging the batteries The batteries are NiMH and do not have a memory so you do not have to let the batterie...

Page 18: ... cases an undercharged battery will cause this to happen or There could be spots of mineral content that you are trying to balance device over or When balancing unit you are holding the unit too high off the ground or directly on the ground Hold coil 12 16 25cm to 35cm above ground to balance initially I found a metal object re tuned my detector now it is gone Why You re tuned the detector while s...

Page 19: ...oming on all the time over ferrous metal targets There may be other metals or alloys in the target which are non ferrous or the target is freshly buried less than 10 years Standard Complete Set Electronic unit Square basic head 1 1m 11 round subsidiary searchcoil Adapter Charge system Antenna belt 2p Unit bag Bag for square coil Equippment bag Brief manual for exploitation Optional equippment Tele...

Page 20: ...harger Input 100 240V 50 60Hz AC Battery Charging Time empty max 10 Hours This device is designed for detecting deeply buried or lost metal objects metal pipes underground communication equipment treasures and similar objects The unit works by the principle of electromagnetic induction at very low frequency which allows penetration deeply in the ground Soil conditions vary from area to area and ac...

Page 21: ...ations due to an anormal use cable breakage of the search coils or of one of its conductors If warranty service should be necessary the detector must be returned complete with proof of purchase and a notice explaining the fault DeepTech reserves the right to change the design or specifications of its detectors without notice Notice _____________________________________________________ ____________...

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