Metal detector discrimination refers to the ability of the detector to identify the type of metal object detected and to eliminate the unwanted items and indicate only on the desirable ones.
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Pre-Set Ground Balance Explained
Pre-set ground balance is preset to suit a particular soil type. This limits where the detector is able to be used, but will generally work well in less mineralised sites such as parks, playgrounds...
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RCB Receive Coil Boost circuitry amplifies weak target signals inside the coil, reducing noise and boosting faint, deep objects that other detectors leave behind. RCB technology can be found in Min...
Continue ReadingSETA Technology (Smart Electronic Timing Alignment) Explained
SETA is an acronym for Smart Electronic Timing Alignment. SETA technology enables a detector with multiple timings to align to each timing independently. This results in improved sensitivity and de...
Continue ReadingAutomatic Ground Tracking Explained
Ground tracking refers to the ability of the detector to track changes in ground mineralisation and automatically adjust the ground balance to suit. This ensures perfect ground balance and maximum ...
Continue ReadingDVT Technology (Dual Voltages Technology) Explained
Minelab’s patented Dual Voltage technology (DVT) is implemented in the GPX series of metal detectors. DVT transmits two different voltage levels from the search coil. This has the advantage of impr...
Continue ReadingMulti Period Sensing (MPS) Technology
Multi period sensing is Minelab’s patented pulse induction technology for their metal detectors. Standard pulse induction metal detectors are limited because they use a single pulse width. MPS uses...
Continue ReadingFull Band Spectrum (FBS) Technology
Full Band Spectrum (FBS) is Minelab’s patented multiple frequency metal detection technology. FBS transmits a broad range of 28 frequencies from 1.5 kHz to 100 kHz. The increased frequency range al...
Continue ReadingBroad Band Spectrum (BBS) Technology
Broad Band Spectrum (BBS) is Minelab’s patented multiple frequency metal detection technology. BBS transmits a broad range of 17 frequencies from 1.5 kHz to 25.5 kHz. This broad range of frequencie...
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