GENERAL SEARCH MODE (GEN):
Sometimes referred to as the ''All Metal'' mode, this is the deepest mode of the device and
the device will start up in this mode. Different than the other modes, this mode has a
constant threshold sound in the background.
In the General Search mode, the device will detect all targets (metal, high mineralized
rocks etc.) without discrimination. The ID of the detected target will be displayed on the
screen (except for negative rocks) and the device will emit the same tone for all targets. The
audio warning tone will increase in pitch as the coil approaches the target.
In this mode, the sensitivity, iSAT and threshold settings are preset by the factory for best
performance on most soil types. If you want, you can change these settings based on
ground conditions in your search field.
ID Masking is not available in this mode so it is disabled in the menu.
DISCRIMINATION MODES (FST and BST):
Different than the General Search mode, there is no threshold in these modes and the
device emits a warning tone only when a target is detected. If the sensitivity level is not set
properly, you can hear a crackling sound in these modes. Therefore, the sensitivity should
be adjusted to a level that the device is silent when there is no metal present.
Discrimination modes have some common features but they have slight behavioral
differences. ID Masking is a common feature, used frequently in these modes. ID Masking
values are preset by the factory for these modes. If you want, you can change these values
based on field and ground conditions.
SEARCH MODES
FAST MODE (FST):
It is the 2-tone (EXCEPT FOR TONE 4) discrimination mode designed for tough
gold fields with high mineralization or positive hot rocks. It offers slightly less
depth but faster target detection and recovery speed in highly mineralized soils
compared to the other modes.
BOOST MODE (BST):
It is the 2- tone (EXCEPT FOR TONE 4) discrimination mode designed for cleaner
gold fields with milder mineralization. It provides more depth compared to the
FST mode.
In the FST and BST modes (TONE 01-TONE 02-TONE 03-TONE 05), the device will
produce a low tone for iron and positive hot rocks. For all other metals, it will
produce a single tone just like in the General Search Mode, which increases in
pitch as the coil approaches the target.
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