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NEXUS Metal Detectors

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User Manual

Summary of Contents for Metal Detectors

Page 1: ...NEXUS Metal Detectors Telephone 44 0 1442780922 User Manual ...

Page 2: ...ry search coils is available for optimum performance when searching for the tiniest targets in difficult conditions or performing a general field survey All of the coils are capable of finding the largest and smallest of targets To obtain the best results with the Nexus Standard SE as with all metal detectors it is essential to understand the settings and operation of the detector Some experience ...

Page 3: ...reasonably tight all the way over the stem but not strained Check that the coil connector plug is fully inserted into the socket on the back panel of the control box The Nexus Standard SE is designed to work with 8 AA dry cell alkaline batteries or Nexus rechargeable pack of 8AA batteries Remove the four cross head screws from the base panel of the battery box the battery box is below the arm cup ...

Page 4: ... with the Volume control knob It turns the detectors on or off Meter Sensitivity The meter provides visual discrimination analysis in all modes The Meter Sensitivity control is a rotary knob on the back side of the meter housing It controls the strength of the meter needle reaction Discrimination This knob sets the level of the discrimination Rotating the Discrimination knob clockwise Accept will ...

Page 5: ...sitivity of the responses The sensitivity level setting will depend on the soil conditions but in general low sensitivity setting is recommended On contaminated or highly mineralised sites it may be necessary to reduce the sensitivity to avoid excessive amount of signals Volume This knob sets the volume of the tone and audio responses This knob should always be used for setting the volume Any volu...

Page 6: ...ne remains the same or if it increases or decreases while raising and lowering the coil If the tone rises when LOWERING the coil towards the ground then adjust the Ground Balance knob slightly in an anti clockwise direction If the tone rises when LIFTING the coil away from the ground then adjust the Ground Balance knob slightly in a clockwise direction Repeat this procedure to ensure that an accur...

Page 7: ...h forward Iron rejection mode Then begin to move the nail from side to side across the windings pointed at 90 degrees against the middle of the coil The nail should be pointed to the coil with its peak side at no more than 11 2 distance In this case the nail will be detected as non ferrous target While moving the nail side to side begin turning the Discrimination knob slowly anti clock wise until ...

Page 8: ...nation Mode good non ferrous targets will give a clear well defined two way repeatable audio signal Ferrous targets will give a clicking audio response or indistinct and erratic response Pinpointing is carried by simply X ing the coil across the signal The position where the signals are strongest indicates where the target is buried As with all detectors when targets are of complex shape or are lo...

Page 9: ...Beach Mode work in the following order Turn on the detector from the Power Switch Set the Sensitivity control on minimum Turn the Discrimination Mode switch in All Metal Mode Lift the search coil of the detector high above the salt water and tune the Threshold at minimum tone level Only very small audio signal is to be left Set the Discrimination knob at 12 a clock Set the Ground Balance knob at 4...

Page 10: ...epth capabilities will depend on the local contamination mineral content and above all the size of the search coil Search coils with smaller size and relatively high frequency settings would be always more compatible for hunting small targets tiny ear rings small coins etc In Beach Mode Adjustment the Nexus Standard SE will not detect white gold jewellery It will detect all yellow gold targets all...

Page 11: ...no user serviceable parts Opening the Control Box will invalidate the Guarantee This Guarantee does not cover Damage due to dropping impact or accident Damage due to improper use or care of the detector Damage resulting from leakage of batteries Damage to the coil or coil cable In the event of any problem pleases contact Any detector returned under Guarantee must be properly packed and be sent by ...

Page 12: ...io Frequency Custom tuned Audio Output 6mm stereo headphone jack Power Supply 12v 8 AA alkaline batteries Battery Life up to 45 hours intermittent Operating Modes All Metal and Discriminate Optimum Temperature Range 15 to 60 C Optimum Humidity Range 0 to 85 RH ...

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