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Metal Detector VMH3CS – Operation Manual

APPENDIX G – STICK PROBE (OPTIONAL ACCESSORY)

1. General

The stick probe search head is available as optional accessory. It allows the
detection of metal mines or IEDs in fissures and cavities of stones, trunks and walls.

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Page 1: ...rbachtalstr 10 72800 Eningen Germany Phone 49 7121 98550 Fax 49 7121 9855 100 info vallon de www vallon de Searching with Excellence METAL DETECTOR VMH3CS Software Version 1 14_click OPERATION MANUAL...

Page 2: ...guideline 89 336 EWG If the detector is used in accordance with the regulations changes of the electromagnetic surroundings are measured and indicated Therefore the detector cannot suppress all noise...

Page 3: ...2 Metal Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany...

Page 4: ...anual Fine Adaptation to Mineralized Soil 18 3 3 3 Important Notes 19 3 4 Setting the Detection Sensitivity 20 3 5 Operational Readiness Sensitivity Test Piece 21 3 6 Checking the Battery Capacity Lev...

Page 5: ...ion in Waters 34 8 Simultaneous operation of two DETECTORS in close vicinity 35 9 DATA input DATA OUTPUT 36 9 1 Computer aided UXO detection 36 9 2 Firmware Upgrade 36 APPENDIX A LIST OF AUDIO SIGNALS...

Page 6: ...ll as other small metal parts The large UXO search head is recommended for the detection of shells bombs and other ammunition in larger depths The stick probe is recommended for detection even in holl...

Page 7: ...ines without any metal part will not be detected Before starting detection work make the performance test as described in chapter 3 5 WARNING DO NOT USE THE METAL DETECTOR FOR LOCATING MAGNETICALLY IN...

Page 8: ...gnetic loudspeaker and vibrator Integrated two piece telescopic carrying bar with plug in connection for search head Hand grip with LED bargraph 14 elements 4 rigid push buttons for sensitivity contro...

Page 9: ...Accessories available on request 8 Non magnetic watertight headset please refer to chapter 2 3 9 Rechargeable batteries 3 ea D size not shown 10 Multisource charging set not shown 11 Hard case 12 UXO...

Page 10: ...ery compartment 5 Connector The detector electronics Fig 2 3 contains a battery compartment Fig 2 3 7 for 3 batteries alkaline mono cells or Ni MH accumulators which can be replaced easily The distanc...

Page 11: ...r by means of a Personal Computer and a serial port interface c Data output for computer aided detection The hand grip Fig 2 3 1 is also used as operation element and is permanently fixed to the detec...

Page 12: ...mn and corrosion free glass fibre reinforced plastic The parts of the telescopic pole are provided with a guide rail The design features prevent any twisting of the telescopic pole during sweeping ope...

Page 13: ...ibbon optional accessory The headset contains a non magnetic piezo speaker It can be used as a headphone by wearing it over the ear The soft design assures that it can be worn under a protection helme...

Page 14: ...al search head in the desired position and screw on tightly Fig 3 1 Detection work in kneeling or proning position Fig 3 2 Detection work in stand up position 3 Insert the batteries 4 Tilt the search...

Page 15: ...ration Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany Fig 3 2 Position in standing NOTE It is not necessary to open the thread completely Two turns are sufficient Fig 3 3 Adjusting the Length of the...

Page 16: ...heck signal min 3 seconds The functions of the buttons are The following alarm modes are possible vibration only silent mode C audio alarm only LED display only and and C vibration and audio alarm and...

Page 17: ...ctor is switched ON Detection in normal soil non magnetic not mineralized No further settings are necessary mineral Detector is switched ON Detection in mineralized soil respectively soil with some mi...

Page 18: ...oose an area absolutely free of metal 3 Press key C in the hand grip and keep it pressed 4 After 3 seconds while keeping button C pressed a short tone beep becomes audible The metal concentration of t...

Page 19: ...in the hand grip and keep it pressed 4 Press button in the hand grip and keep it pressed 5 After 3 seconds while keeping button C and button pressed a short tone beep becomes audible 6 While hearing t...

Page 20: ...storeroom and detection place wait for approx 10 minutes NOTE If the audio signal does not become smaller during the up and down movement of the search please check whether a metal object has been det...

Page 21: ...l environmental conditions temperature changes etc If you are operating with the highest detection sensitivity threshold of the audio signal we recommend in case of strong temperature changes i e from...

Page 22: ...he mode selector to position normal or mineral and wait until battery check has been finished 3 Place the metal detector on an area free of metals a No audio signal should be audible b No LEDs should...

Page 23: ...mpensation of the metal detector you can place the test piece on the center of the search head In program normal the strength of the audio signal is decreasing until it disappears completely In progra...

Page 24: ...lected please refer to chapter 3 1 4 1 Full Battery Charge Signal Simulation Insert 3 new unused batteries into the battery compartment Switch the detector ON For about the first 5 seconds after the d...

Page 25: ...s are completely exhausted 4 4 Detector Non Functioning Signal Simulation Insert 3 batteries into the battery compartment Disconnect search head Switch the detector ON After 5 sec a low continuous sig...

Page 26: ...alarm signal Move the search head with continuous speed above the ground surface The maximum detection signal is produced directly above the center of the mine metal part and indicated as follows a Ma...

Page 27: ...h to switch over the alarm threshold respectively the LED display Now a second audio signal II is produced Alarm signal II indicates that there is a large amount of metal The 14th LED of the optical d...

Page 28: ...udio visual signal upon detection of larger metal objects Graph B indicates the maximum audio visual signal respectively the vibration signal upon detection of very small metal striker pins in plastic...

Page 29: ...hapter 3 1 the LED display in the hand grip indicates the following conditions 5 1 Visual Signals during Detection Position of Mode Selector Meaning LED Display Increase sensitivity Press button Press...

Page 30: ...Mode Selector Meaning LED Display Reduce volume of audio signal Press button Increase volume of audio signal Press button normal mineral Fast compensation Press button C mineral Starting soil compensa...

Page 31: ...have enough energy Insert new batteries Defect in the electronics Return detector to the manufacturer or service center for repair Broken search head cable Return detector to the manufacturer or serv...

Page 32: ...ut 5 seconds Batteries are full Metal detector is ready for operation 1 impulse second Vibration after switching ON for about 5 seconds Batteries have 50 of the energy Metal detector is ready for oper...

Page 33: ...npointing To facilitate the pinpointing procedure the Metal Detector is provided with a PINPOINT button When pressing the PINPOINT button the dynamic mode is switched OFF That means the detection sign...

Page 34: ...ground surface e g PROM1 and may trigger an explosion The trained deminer knows very well the precautionary measures in overgrown areas e g checking first of all the grass and the branches with the tr...

Page 35: ...water temperature 3 Start compensation by pressing button C briefly 4 After the alarm signal has stopped you can move the search head slowly above the ground of waters and observe the detection signa...

Page 36: ...k a short tone beep becomes audible keep button C pressed and two LEDs in the display light up Adjust the working frequency with buttons and keep button C pressed The adjusted working frequency is ind...

Page 37: ...a PC with Software VALLON EVA2000 The acquisition rate is 40 measuring values sec The layout of the connector pins is as follows A RxD RS 232 B Audio signal for headset C BSW D Audio signal GPS E TxD...

Page 38: ...0 Hz Signal is audible after switching ON for about 5 seconds Batteries have 50 of the energy Metal detector is ready for operation 2 pulses sec with approx 2300 Hz Signal is audible after switching O...

Page 39: ...ds Make a performance test with test piece as described in chapter 3 5 Adjust the desired detection sensitivity by pressing the buttons or in the hand grip Hold search head parallel in a distance of 1...

Page 40: ...tones Do not dig with search head Keep threads and contacts of battery compartment clean Keep connectors clean Do not hang up headset at cable Remove batteries before storing replace empty batteries i...

Page 41: ...ter 15 mm with carrying ribbon Field backpack 530 x 280 x 150 mm Hard case 555 x 350 x 230 mm 2 Weights Detector ready for service with oval search head approx 2 5 kg Transportation weight in field ba...

Page 42: ...y life approx 18 25 hrs Battery life depends on the age quality and the capacity of the batteries Water tightness of search head up to 1 5 m water depth Distance between two mine detectors approx 2 m...

Page 43: ...42 APPENDIX D DIMENSIONAL DRAWINGS Dimensional Drawings Oval Search Head Metal Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany...

Page 44: ...43 Metal Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany APPENDIX E SPARE PARTS 5 16 26 9 1 2 3 8 17 19 20 4 10 11 18 22 27 28 29 22 21 12 13 14 15 5 30 25 6 7 23 24...

Page 45: ...44 Metal Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany Spare Parts Detector Electronic 17 21 9 27 28 29 19 20 18 26 10 11 12 15 22 22...

Page 46: ...45 Metal Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany Spare Parts Oval Search Head 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 47: ...switch mode selector 2 15 1 5289001013 Cap 1 16 1 2909990622 Control panel cplt 2 17 1 2902290043 Housing 2 18 1 2909990559 Module cplt firmware vmc1s126_14H or higher 2 19 3 7090187001 Cheese head sc...

Page 48: ...s special option provides for the detection of metallic mines and UXO to large depths below the surface with reliable and consistent operation It is delivered completely with a carry bag 1 adjustable...

Page 49: ...ch head NOTE Upon switching ON the detector electronics recognizes which search head has been connected and switches over the pulse control automatically NOTE If you replace the search head by another...

Page 50: ...ve the search head with continuous speed in parallel above the ground surface Maximum detection signal means a Maximum volume of the audio signal b LEDs on the display are illuminated length proportio...

Page 51: ...al 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany 2 Small metal objects if the border of the search head is positioned exactly above the object strength of audio signal distance strength of audio signal dis...

Page 52: ...but allows the safe detection of bomblets as well NOTE The SOP S have absolute priority to any instruction manual NOTE Move the search head continuously as the detection system has a dynamic function...

Page 53: ...52 Metal Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany 5 Dimensional Drawing with round UXO Search Head...

Page 54: ...Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany 6 Spare Parts Round UXO Search Head 7 Assembling Set Round UXO Search Head 35 36 33 32 34 37 1 37 2 37 3 37 4 37 5 37 6 37 8...

Page 55: ...ng bar search head round 2 36 1 2502340102 Cable search head round cplt 2 37 1 2909990418 Assembling Set cplt 2 37 1 1 2909990416 Cable conduct cplt 2 37 2 1 9030103022 O Ring 3 5 x 3 2 37 3 4 7090177...

Page 56: ...allon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany APPENDIX G STICK PROBE OPTIONAL ACCESSORY 1 General The stick probe search head is available as optional accessory It allows the detection of metal mines or IEDs in...

Page 57: ...must be turned by 90 to reach all sides 2 Technical Data which are different from Appendix C Dimensions Telescopic pole with stick probe min length 935 mm 5 mm max length 1278 mm 5 mm Length of stick...

Page 58: ...Detector VMH3CS Operation Manual 2007 Vallon GmbH D 72800 Eningen Germany 3 Dimensional Drawing with Stick Probe Contents specifications and availability are subject to change serving the technical im...

Page 59: ...Searching with Excellence Vallon GmbH Arbachtalstr 10 72800 Eningen Germany Tel 49 7121 9855 0 Fax 49 7121 9855 100 info vallon de www vallon de...

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