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13. Practical recommendations

The metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC48X is designed to find metal objects buried in the ground. 
It does not work well in residential areas and rich urban environment because it is highly 

sensitive   electronic   device   and   is   troubled   by   surrounding   electric   devices,   systems   with 
electricity  and metal  objects  (metal  parts of the  structure  of the  property, equipment  and 

furnishings of the property). Therefore, when working in residential areas, the metal detector 
may   be   unstable,   nervous,   to   give   false   signals.   Typically   in   such   conditions   can   not   be 

demonstrated and measured its maximum parameters. If you want to measure the maximum 
parameters of your metal detector, do the test in terrain outside the settlement, ie where you 

will   search   for   buried   metal   objects.   There,   the   metal   detector   has   maximum   appropriate 
behavior and parameters.
When working with the metal detector near another metal detector, they can interfere with 
each other.  This  is inevitable  in cases where  the  metal  detectors operate on the  same  or 

similar operating frequency. Such are the metal detectors from the same brand and model, but 
not limited, because at the same operating frequency able to work and other than their metal 

detectors. Disturbance  is expressed in the issuing of periodicals, evenly and pulled  sounds 
from the metal detector.
If during work with the metal detector, you on the call via mobile phone or your mobile phone 
rings, is possible the metal detector to be troubled by it. Usually the metal detector does not 

interfere with mobile phone in standby mode, except where the terrain on which you are, a 
mobile  operator's signal  is weak or lost. In this case, even in standby  mode, your mobile 

phone   periodically   tries   to   connect   to   the   nearest   mobile   cell   of   the   used   by   you   mobile 
operator, with the result that it can cause a periodic disturbance of the metal detector.
One of the most important components of the metal detector is the search coil, which to a 
great extend determines the device’s sensitivity.

When the metal detector is carried, for example in a rucksack or a traveling bag, an exceptional care 
should be taken to avoid the bending of the coil cable near the nozzle at the base of the search coil. 
That may result in tearing the cable connecting cores and damaging of the search coil and the metal 
detector.

When necessary, the search coil, the electronic block box and the power supply module box 
could be cleaned with wet cloth. Do not use detergents as they may damage the plastic parts 

or the inscription on the front panel of the electronic block.
The   electronic   block   and   the   search   coil   are   very   sensitive   towards   sudden   environmental 

temperature alterations. When there is a sudden temperature change, the user should wait 
usually 25-30 minutes before switching on the metal detector.

The inclusion of non air-conditioned and non tempered metal detector can cause its damage.

Signs   of   non   tempering   are:   frustration,   inability   to   regulate   or   evenness   of   the   sound 
threshold; a general lack of sound. In the presence of at least one of these signs, to prevent 

injury, it is necessary metal detector immediately be power off and left off a few minutes to 
temper and/or air conditioning (in high humidity, the transition from warm to cold and vice 

versa).
While working with the metal detector, the search coil should be protected from damage (hit).

The usage of the metal detector in a rainy day may result in its damage.

The metal detector could be safely and properly used, if there is morning dew (because of the 
watertight search coil). An extensive care should be taken, if the detector is put on the ground, 

especially on a wet grass, as the water should not be allowed to get inside the electronic block 
box and the power supply module box. The electronic block and the power supply module are 

not watertight and a serious damage would be caused to the metal detector, if water gets 
inside them.
If   you   are   searching   in   areas,   where   ammunitions   or   other   explosive   substances   may   be 
detected, be extremely careful when excavating, because we do not carry the responsibility for 

your actions and behavior.
Do not open the electronic block box and the power supply module box. If this is necessary, 

please contact us, using the contact information, given in 18, so that we could provide the 

BLISSTOOL LTC48X - 

User Guide (version EN201008241400)

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Summary of Contents for LTC48X

Page 1: ...BLISSTOOL BLISSTOOL LTC48X User Guide version EN201008241400 2007 2010 BLISSTOOL ...

Page 2: ...tiometer 14 9 8 DISCR DEPTH potentiometer 15 9 9 Loudspeaker 16 9 10 PHONES connector 16 9 11 BAT LOW LED 16 10 Device adjustment and preparation for work 18 11 Search method 18 12 Battery Battery charging 20 13 Practical recommendations 21 14 Indicative and recommended settings 22 14 1 Introduction BSMD code 22 14 2 Settings for maximum depth of detection 23 14 3 Settings for terrains with low de...

Page 3: ...s manual and automatic ground balance mode as in automatic mode is available additional switch with 3 auto ground zones for soils with low medium and high mineralization These zones make use of the metal detector easily and effectively It discrimination contains 3 separate potentiometers DISCR LEVEL DISCR WIDTH и DISCR DEPTH which allowing controlling of detection rejection level of iron tin foil ...

Page 4: ...phones outlet 3 5mm to 6 35mm external stereo audio adapter for headphones Built in battery 12V 2500mAh NiMH 12V 1300mAh NiMH 15V Alkaline Single charge operating time up to 50 working hours 45 25 depending on battery Low battery indicator Consumption min 35mA max 100mA Automatic battery charger in modifications with NiMH battery Light and robust ABS boxes Detachable and adjustable carrier constru...

Page 5: ...the discrimination level set by potentiometer DISCR LEVEL 2 Behavior optimized for working on highly mineralized terrains and terrains with a high content of ore The ground and ground specific background of such terrains which makes the detector noisy are ignored in a better extent The depth of detection is theoretically better in LTC48X v1 but in practice with both versions are achieved excellent...

Page 6: ... and adding thereto a NiMH battery and battery charger and with two options for configuration of the battery 1 Solid package It consists 10 spot welded elements 1 2V AA R6 This option provides greater durability of the battery and need minimal maintenance Available only for versions with NiMH battery 2 Demountable package It consists 10 elements 1 2V AA R6 put in battery holder for 10 elements AA ...

Page 7: ...tery of BLISSTOOL LTC48X is exported outside from the metal detector to reduce it weight from 230 to 330 grams depending on battery BLISSTOOL EBP01B has a metal clip type carbine for attachment to a belt and an adjustable strap to wear over the shoulder or waist Attaches to the metal detector through stretch and spiral wound flexible power cable and power jack which is included in the connector th...

Page 8: ...n of metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC48X For easy assembling and disassembling of the device in the standard package the carrier rod with the large fixing ring the electronic block the handle the armrest and the power supply module are combined in a single component the small fixing ring is mounted on the intermediate connecting rod the lower connecting rod and the search coil are assembled together w...

Page 9: ...t the desired total length of the carrier construction the intermediate connecting rod has openings at different levels one of which according to the user are inserts the fixed mechanism type bud available on the lower connecting rod The search coil is connected to the plastic nozzle of lower connecting rod via the plastic bolt and nut Between the ears of the search coil and the plastic nozzle of ...

Page 10: ...he handle This adjustment is possible if the plastic bolt and nut used for assembling the search coil with the lower connecting rod are not tightly fastened 4 The connecting shielded cable of the search coil is winded uniformly up the lower and intermediate connecting rods and the end jack of the cable is plugged in and tightened on the connector that lies on the back panel of the electronic block...

Page 11: ... is eliminated by manual adjustment of the metal detector by the user by following the procedure given in the description of the GROUND potentiometer below This working mode is appropriate for terrains with homogeneous soil where the metal detector would reach its full potential by a fine manual adjustment When in an automatic ground balance working mode GROUND switch turned to the AUTO position t...

Page 12: ... it is described vertical movement of the search coil should not contain metal objects Otherwise they would interfere the selection process zone therefore can not be selected most appropriate auto ground zone Whether the area is clean is easily established when the search coil is moved horizontally above the terrain ie without changing its distance towards the ground When there are no metal object...

Page 13: ...ground When there are no metal objects the predefined from the THRESHOLD potentiometer sound would not be changed One other possibility is the chosen balancing area to be searched for metal objects in advance while using the automatic ground balance working mode GROUND switch turned to AUTO position After the balancing has been finished the GROUND switch remains in MANUAL position manual ground ba...

Page 14: ... sound or a quiet pop sound For practical use when searching for non ferrous metals are recommended operating with the following levels of DISCR LEVEL For LTC48X v2 from 4 to 6 For LTC48X v1 from 6 to 10 When detecting vibratory dubious signal usually for heavily corroded iron iron with alloys or deeply buried object the level could be increase more in order to get more accurate signal discriminat...

Page 15: ...f discrimination set by DISCR DEPTH potentiometer Otherwise will be losing some of the greatest possible depth of detection For practical use in light and clean terrains when searching for non ferrous metals are recommended operating at levels from 5 to 7 In polluted terrains terrains with hot rocks and mineralized terrains are recommended work at levels between 9 and 10 These levels may be used i...

Page 16: ...eans available in the standard package a 3 5mm to 6 35mm external stereo audio adapter for headphones To protect your hearing it is desirable before turning stereo headphones to BLISSTOOL LTC48X to reduce the volume of the metal detector by VOLUME potentiometer as put it between levels 2 and 3 The use of stereo headphones with high set volume of the VOLUME potentiometer can seriously damage your h...

Page 17: ...Fig 3 Control adjustment and indication appliances of BLISSTOOL LTC48X BLISSTOOL LTC48X User Guide version EN201008241400 Page 17 of 28 ...

Page 18: ...on is set by DISCR DEPTH potentiometer as description in 9 8 If the target is detection of any type of metals is necessary DISCR LEVEL potentiometer to be set at level 0 For a complete exclusion of the discrimination DISCR WIDTH potentiometer and DISCR DEPTH potentiometer should be placed at its minimum level DISCR WIDTH at a level NORM DISCR DEPTH at level 0 In the case of ignoring the whole blac...

Page 19: ...ilable objects on the terrain stones roots and parts from tree and shrubs uneven ground The precise location of the detected object centering of the signal is determined by moving the search coil in two perpendicular axes while the user stands still or turns round for detecting the signal from different sides To gain an idea for the depth of which is the detected object the search coil gradually l...

Page 20: ...the metal detector The battery charging has to be done only by the automatic battery charger that is included in the standard package It is designed to ensure the quality and safety during the battery charging process To charge the battery plug in the battery charger jack into the connector that lies on the front panel of the power supply module Then the battery charger contact plug is plugged int...

Page 21: ... or a traveling bag an exceptional care should be taken to avoid the bending of the coil cable near the nozzle at the base of the search coil That may result in tearing the cable connecting cores and damaging of the search coil and the metal detector When necessary the search coil the electronic block box and the power supply module box could be cleaned with wet cloth Do not use detergents as they...

Page 22: ...dicating the purpose of the indicative and recommended settings is called from BLISSTOOL BSMD code BLISSTOOL Settings for Metal Detectors In order from left to right adopted by BLISSTOOL importance of the individual characters is The first symbol indicates the type of the setting letter P for setting for maximum depth of detection P from Penetration letter T for terrain optimized setting T from Te...

Page 23: ...l NORM DISCR DEPTH potentiometer of level 0 PDGUU Setting for maximum depth of detection in discrimination mode and manual ground balance VOLUME potentiometer of level from 4 to 8 THRESHOLD potentiometer of the zoom level usually between levels from 4 to 6 GROUND switch position MANUAL GROUND potentiometer level at which the metal detector is balanced to the terrain usually between levels from 3 t...

Page 24: ...f level 7 DISCR WIDTH potentiometer of level NORM DISCR DEPTH potentiometer of levels from 6 to 10 TDACL Terrain optimized setting in discrimination mode and automatic ground balance for contaminated terrains with low degree of mineralization VOLUME potentiometer of level from 4 to 8 THRESHOLD potentiometer of the zoom level usually between levels from 4 to 6 GROUND switch position AUTO AUTO ZONES...

Page 25: ...of level NORM DISCR DEPTH potentiometer of levels from 7 to 10 TDACM Terrain optimized setting in discrimination mode and automatic ground balance for contaminated terrains with middle degree of mineralization VOLUME potentiometer of level from 4 to 8 THRESHOLD potentiometer one level before the zoom level GROUND switch position AUTO AUTO ZONES switch position 2 or 1 DISCR LEVEL potentiometer at L...

Page 26: ...entiometer at LTC48X v2 of level NORM while at LTC48X v1 of level 2 DISCR DEPTH potentiometer of levels from 9 to 10 TDACH Terrain optimized setting in discrimination mode and automatic ground balance for contaminated terrains with high degree of mineralization VOLUME potentiometer of level from 4 to 8 THRESHOLD potentiometer two levels before the zoom level GROUND switch position AUTO AUTO ZONES ...

Page 27: ...t The serial number and the purchase date written on the warranty card verify the warranty For further details and information about warranty and after warranty support and service please contact us by using the contact information given in 18 16 Legislation Possession of a metal detector is completely legal as long as they comply with existing legislative framework For this purpose please check t...

Page 28: ...L LTC48X falls under the WEEE directive When this crossed out wheeled bin symbol is attached to a product it means the product is covered by the European Directive 2002 96 EC WEEE Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment This EU directive governs matters relating to the collection storage and recycling of waste from electrical and electronic products BLISSTOOL LTC48X is designed and manufactured ...

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