Minelab F3 Manuel de service

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9d. Electronics Pack – contains the electronics of the F3 and is permanently fixed to the detector. e. Upper Shaft – made of aluminium

10e. Unlock the Battery Pack Lid by twisting the Battery Lock Lever counter clockwise one-quarter turn. Once unlocked, pull the lid away fr

11 g. Extend the Lower and Middle Shafts to suit the selected demining position as shown in Figure 6. For use in the standing position:

12UpperCamlockMiddleCamlockLowerCamlockP0617-A Figure 7: Camlock Locations • Holding the detector with the coil pointing toward the gro

13P0638-B Figure 8: Fitting the Earset NOTE The Earset connector is waterproof and it is most important that it is connected and disconnected from t

14P0616-AElectronicsPackLockLeverBatteryPackUpperShaft Figure 9: Battery Pack Removal To refit the Battery Pack, ensure that the Lock Lever at the

152.5 Changing Endcaps. The F3 can be used with Black or Red Sensitivity Endcaps. The decision on which Endcap to use will be provided by the lo

163. Functional Description 3.1 Functional Controls. For ease of use, all controls for the F3 are located on the Handle. For informat

17• During operation, continuous internal self-testing continues and an alarm tone is triggered on detection of any fault condition (re

18• A standard humanitarian demining Earset (Earset Speaker On) permits the F3’s internal speaker to continue to function even when th

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19Endcap is partially dislodged or removed during use, an alarm tone will sound. 3.3 Functional Tones. The F3 emits tones that vary in

20depending on target metal composition and depth Low Battery Indicates batteries do not have enough charge to continue detection High pitched fas

21 3.4 Test Piece – Functional Test. The F3 is supplied with a Test Piece specially designed to confirm that the detector is working to correct

224. F3L Configuration 4.1 Introduction. Detectors fitted with the LED Display and Volume/Sensitivity (V/S) Control leave the factory w

23**WARNING** Decreasing the Volume/Sensitivity of the F3 detector also decreases the sensitivity (depth of detection) of the detector, thereby inc

24•••• switching the F3L off and on. d. Disabling and Enabling Volume/Sensitivity Control. The F3L factory pre-set is V/S Control enabled

25NOTE If more than one LED is illuminated or the display is erratic (in combination with a variable tone response), conduct Audi

26a. Disabling and Enabling LED Display. The F3L factory pre-set is LED display enabled but this feature can be disabled or enabled as

275. Operating Procedures 5.1 Introduction. The F3 is designed to ensure that operation of the detector is as simple as possible. Additi

285.2 Standard Procedure. After unpacking the F3 and preparing it for use as described in Chapter 2 (appropriate Sensitivity En

2TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Introduction ... 4 2. General Description a

29Start-Up Tones a low volume Threshold Tone will remain audible. Figure 18: Switch On • If the Threshold Tone is steady conti

30150mm(6 in)BeepBeepP0623-A Figure 19: Ground Balance Procedure NOTE Movement of the coil during the entire Ground Balance procedure shou

31 c. STEP 3 Test Piece • Ensure the operator’s hands and arms are free of metallic objects (watches, rings etc), and that no oth

32• Red Sensitivity Endcap: Hold the Test Piece above the middle of the coil with the rounded end (containing the metallic target) TOWA

33P0649-A Figure 21: Noise cancel • Noise Cancel will commence with two single beeps followed by 45 seconds of sharp double beeps finishing

34P0646-A Figure 22. Audio Reset NOTE If the Audio Reset button is held too long, the detector will commence the Ground Balance p

35 Figure 23: Standard & Optional Procedure Y STEP 1 SWITCH ON STEP 2 GROUND BALANCE STEP 3 TEST PIECE NOISE CANCEL AUDIO RE

365.4 Sweeping Procedure. The F3 should be swept with a smooth even motion at a speed of 0.6 m/s (2 ft/s). If the detector is swept too f

37• confirm the target is not in close proximity to a second target thereby avoiding a possible booby trap. 5.5 Pin-Pointing Procedu

38 b. STEP 2 Determine Centre of Target • In Step 1, the area of a target was determined. If the metal in the target is sufficien

3 5.8 Completion of Operations... 42 6. Care and Trouble Shooting...

39 Figure 26: Determining Target Centre NOTE An operator can confirm that the centre of a target has been located by moving the coil sl

40P0627-A Figure 27: Mapping Multiple Targets NOTE To an experienced operator the shape of the mapped area can indicate whether multipl

41 Figure 28: Multiple Targets 5.7 Operating Multiple Detectors in Close Proximity. On occasion it may be necessary to operate F3

42NOISE CANCEL 2 metres Figure 29: Operating Detectors in Close Proximity 5.8 Completion of Operations. At the completion o

436. Care and Trouble Shooting 6.1 Routine Care. The F3 is designed for lasting use in harsh operating environments. However, pr

446.2 Trouble Shooting. The following table provides several trouble shooting procedures in response to a variety of possible problems:

45 Cannot hear the Test Piece with the Red Sensitivity End Cap 1. Repeat the Test Piece test and make sure the metal in the Test Piece is pointed t

467. Specifications Length: Operating Length 1500mm/59.4ins to 750mm/30ins Weight: Operating weight with batteries (complete) 3.2kg/7lbs Operati

47Environmental: Temperature (Operating) -30 deg C to 60 deg C -22 deg F to 140 deg F Temperature (Storage) -30 deg C to 80 deg C -22deg F to

48 Contact Details: Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd PO Box 537 Torrensville Plaza South Australia 5031 AUSTRALIA email: [email protected]

41. Introduction 1.1 Since 1996, Minelab has designed, developed and manufactured its range of detectors to meet the requirements

51.3 The F3 is a robust detector that is extremely simple to operate. There are no complicated controls resulting in the operator bein

62. General Description and Preparation 2.1 Mine Detecting Set. The F3 is supplied as a mine detecting set (Figure 2) comprising: •

7a. As illustrated in Figure 2, the Hard Case includes an insert for easy placement of the F3 and accessories. The case also

82.2 F3 Main Components. Figure 4 identifies the main components of the F3 which comprise: P0635-ASkidplateCoilLowerShaftMiddleShaftHan