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Metal and Conductive Detector

Operations Manual

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Page 1: ...Metal and Conductive Detector Operations Manual...

Page 2: ...ny use permitted under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 Cth or other applicable laws any unauthorised use appropriation or reproduction of this document or any part of it is strictly prohibited No pa...

Page 3: ...Item Number 4901 0373 1 Metal and Conductive Detector Operations Manual...

Page 4: ...Functional Description Basic Functions 14 Additional Functions 17 Functional Tones 18 Procedures Operating Procedures 21 Standard Procedure 21 Optional Procedures 23 Sensor Modes 25 Detection Mode 25...

Page 5: ...edure 29 Target Pinpointing 29 Mapping Multiple Targets 30 Operating Multiple Detectors in Close Proximity 30 Troubleshooting Safety and Maintenance Routine Care 31 Troubleshooting 32 Advisory Errors...

Page 6: ...g Target detection alerts provided to an Operator can be a combination of audio Main Speaker and or Earset visual visible or Infrared IR Light Emitting Diodes LED and haptic vibration responses An Ope...

Page 7: ...storage The Carry Bag allows the Operator to comfortably carry the detector when use of the Hard Case is impractical The Carry Bag is not suitable for use when transporting the detector by road or ai...

Page 8: ...8 System Overview MF5 Main Detector Parts Major component parts of the MF5 include 15 13 14 11 12 6 7 8 9 10 4 5 1 2 3...

Page 9: ...stowed on the Armrest to allow the Operator to ensure the detector is working at its operational capability Armrest Strap Provided for Operator comfort when the detector is used for prolonged periods...

Page 10: ...e quarter turn Once unlocked pull the lid away from the Battery Compartment the lid will stay attached by a tether Using the battery map located on the side of the Main Body insert four C cell batteri...

Page 11: ...d and adjust a Slide down armrest strap b Fold out coil and shafts c Slide handle up d Extend coil outwards e Rotate coil 270 f Unlock camlocks and extend shafts g Slide back armrest h Adjust armrest...

Page 12: ...nance requirements which should be strictly followed to ensure maximum battery life Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix different battery brands NOTE Electronics within the MF5 ensure that its...

Page 13: ...operations NOTE The Earset Connector is waterproof and must be connected and disconnected from the Earset Socket by holding the rubber collar Do not attempt to connect or disconnect the Earset by push...

Page 14: ...to mute the audio Where a button has a dual function Short press 0 5 s the primary function Long press 0 5 s the secondary function Basic Functions For ease of use all controls and displays for the M...

Page 15: ...h assists the Operator to accurately map and pinpoint the target When the Mode Button is released the MF5 will revert to Detection Mode 4 Power Button To switch the MF5 ON or OFF Long Press 0 5 s Powe...

Page 16: ...on of selecting Tactical Mode at anytime during the operation of the MF5 or when the detector is switched ON Tactical Mode provides a vibration alert response which can be deselected if required In Ta...

Page 17: ...ed LED Display ON OFF Long Press 0 5 s Toggles IR LED display ON and OFF Tactical Mode Press and hold Mode Button then the Power Button After two short vibrations release both Buttons Main speaker mut...

Page 18: ...udio such as detection audio or low battery warning User Input Accepted Confirms to Operator that user input has been accepted Single short beep of high pitch User Input Not Accepted Indicates to Oper...

Page 19: ...ndicates that Sensitivity knob has been changed into IED Operations from Conventional Operations One higher pitched beep followed by one lower pitched beep Ground Balance Conventional Operations Indic...

Page 20: ...etection High pitched fast continuous oscillating tone PLUS blinking Battery Low LED provided the LED display is switched on Overload Indicates that the receiver electronics are overloaded Continuous...

Page 21: ...f start up tones and finish with either a double ACK beep default sensitivity Level 3 or single ACK beep non default sensitivity NOTE If the audio alert response is disabled either of the remaining al...

Page 22: ...eting the Ground Balance procedure may allow the selection of a higher sensitivity level due to reductions in ground noise and false detections STEP 3 Test Piece Procedure NOTE The MF5 is supplied wit...

Page 23: ...e detector stationary the Noise Cancel tone vibration LED pattern will indicate that Noise Cancel is in progress After 25 seconds Noise Cancel will finish The detector will play a success tone vibrati...

Page 24: ...Procedure No Yes No Yes No Yes Noisy uneven Turn on LEDs Turn on vibration Short Press Vibration Button Short Press LED Button STEP 2 Ground Balance STEP 1 Switch on STEP 3 Test piece Noise Cancel 10...

Page 25: ...essing the Mode Button This will provide additional information about the target which may be useful When in Interrogation mode a single tick heartbeat is emitted every 15 seconds When in Interrogatio...

Page 26: ...s released the detector will return to Detection Mode NOTE It is not necessary to enter Interrogation Mode prior to Pinpoint mode There may be instances where local ground conditions and contamination...

Page 27: ...s If the detector is swept too fast or too slow then it is possible that small or deep targets may be missed Search Height Ensure that the Coil is swept as parallel to the ground as possible at a hei...

Page 28: ...dea of the size and position of the target the target can be mapped for greater accuracy Use the Target Edge Mapping and Target Pinpointing procedures to map the target Sensor Head Null Zone The detec...

Page 29: ...ue this process until a clear mental picture of the target size and shape is obtained Warning Extreme care must be taken when mapping the target to ensure the Coil does not touch the ground or exposed...

Page 30: ...nel landmines or booby traps 2 m 7 ft 1 Using Target Edge Mapping procedure outline the suspected area 2 After mapping out the area select Pinpoint Mode and sweep across the area approaching from diff...

Page 31: ...o contact with corrosive substances wash the detector with clean fresh water and dry with a clean cloth During rest periods wherever possible the detector should be sheltered from direct sun rain snow...

Page 32: ...five seconds on start up Press the Vibration Button to enable the vibration feedback Press the LED Button to enable the LED display No sound Speaker 1 Check the speaker is not muted or mute and unmute...

Page 33: ...nation from right to left and vibration pulses which repeat every 30 seconds The Operator may elect to continue detecting as normal in the presence of an advisory error General Error and Coil Error Th...

Page 34: ...s any evidence of damaged or exposed cables or electrical conductors Speaker Earset audio volume Exposure to excessively high audio volumes with any audio generating equipment can cause discomfort and...

Page 35: ...le piece of equipment that requires moderate care when extending or collapsing Keep fingers clear of sliding and rotating mechanisms including shaft camlocks and around the base of the folding handle...

Page 36: ...6 F Standards MIL STD 810G EMC MIL STD 461G Compliance CE RCM FCC IC IP Rating IP68 Software Upgradeable Yes Battery Compatibility NiMH Rechargeable C cells Alkaline Battery Life 10 hours with NiMH ba...

Page 37: ...SDE Simplified EU Declaration of Conformity Hereby Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd declares that the radio equipment type MF5 complies with Directive 2014 53 EU The full text of the EU declaration of conf...

Page 38: ...Part Number 4901 0373 1 www minelab com countermine...

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