BLISSTOOL BLISSTOOL LTC64X User Guide version EN201505131231 2007 - 2015 © BLISSTOOL
Contents 1. Features.............................................................................................. 4 2. Introduction.......................................................................................5 3. Presentation....................................................................................... 5 4. Versions............................................................................................... 7 5. Standard package..........................................................
BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST)........................................................44 12.1. 12.2. 12.3. 12.4. Potentiometer GAIN of v6.................................................................................44 Potentiometer GROUND FINE of v6.................................................................45 Switch AUTO ZONES of v6................................................................................46 General conclusion for BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) v6......................46 13.
1. Features – Base Technologies: – Induction Balance (IB) – Very Low Frequency (VLF) – SuperB Depth = Super BLISSTOOL Depth (SBD) – One of the best deep detecting metal detectors in the world – Base operating frequency: - v1 = 8.5KHz - v2, v2i and v3 = 8.0KHz - v4, v5 and v6 = 8.0KHz and 7.
– – – – – – – – – – – – Detachable and adjustable carrier construction made from aluminum and carbon Robust and comfortable handle and armrest Electronic block from light and robust box made from ABS and aluminum Electronic block located under the armrest Electronics fully shielded against electromagnetic interference Double shielded against electromagnetic interference cable for the search coil Connectors for the search coil with gold-plated pins Connectors for battery charging with gold-plated pins Weigh
electromagnetic interference electronics, and high quality components such as: light and robust detachable carrier construction made of aluminum and carbon; electronic block contained in a light and robust box made from ABS and aluminum; standard 28 cm (11") DD waterproof search coil, double shielded against electromagnetic interference cable for the search coil; connectors for the search coil with gold-plated pins; connectors for battery charging with gold-plated pins.
4. Versions BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) is available in seven versions: – version 1 (LTC64X v1, LTC64X version 1); – version 2 (LTC64X v2, LTC64X version 2); – version 2i (LTC64X v2i, LTC64X version 2i); – version 3 ( LTC64X v3, LTC64X version 3); – version 4 ( LTC64X v4, LTC64X version 4); – version 5 ( LTC64X v5, LTC64X version 5); – version 6 ( LTC64X v6, LTC64X version 6). The version of BLISSTOOL LTC64X is marked on the box with the electronic block of the metal detector.
- with extreme improved depth of detection; - with extreme improved sensitivity to very small metal objects; - optimized for Gold Nugget prospecting; - with extended setup of the sensitivity and the behavior; - with capable of successfully competing with multi-period pulse induction metal detectors. In comparison with them, has a similar depth of detection, greater universality and excellent discrimination.
- with automatic stabilizer with a very high degree of stabilization. All other base characteristics of v6 are the same as of v5: - v6 has the same extended range of discrimination (DISCRIMINATOR III, II and I) as v5; - v6 has mode NORMAL (FREQUENCY = MAX, 8.0KHz) and mode TURBO/BOOST (FREQUENCY = MIN, 7.4KHz) as v5 and v4.
6. Optional accessories As described below additional accessories can be purchased additionally, i.e. they are not included in the standard package of the metal detector. 6.1. Army backpacks (Kitbag) The army backpacks is a soft backpack type bag in which can transport metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X. The army backpacks carried as a rucksack on your back. BLISSTOOL LTC64X be placed in the army backpacks after disassembling.
6.3. Protective cover of dust, moisture and rain BLISSTOOL PTC4R BLISSTOOL PTC4R is a protective cover of dust, moisture and rain of the electronic block of metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X. For this purpose, BLISSTOOL PTC4R must be put on the box with the electronic block of the metal detector. To its repeated insertion and removal, some sides (panels) of BLISSTOOL PTC4R are assembled with Velcro tape type.
6.4. Stereo headphones 6.4.1. Stereo headphones PHILIPS SHP1900 B Introduction PHILIPS SHP1900 B are high quality full-size stereo headphones with lightweight construction and sleek design. Features - Frequency range: 20 Hz - 20 000 Hz - Impedance: 32 Ohm - Sensitivity: 98 dB - Maximum power input: 500 mW - Driver unit: 40 mm - Plug type: 6.35mm (1/4") stereo - Cable connection: Unilateral - Cable length: 2 m - Weight: 195 g - Volume control: No 6.4.2.
6.5. Search coils BLISSTOOL search characteristics: coils for metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X, have the following /1/ Constructed of robust and temperature stable construction of plastic and epoxy resin and have excellent electrical and mechanical characteristics. /2/ Completely waterproof. /3/ They have high quality: - encapsulated and shielded connector with gold-plated pins - double shielded against electromagnetic interference cable 6.5.1.
6.5.3. 38 cm (15") DD search coil BLISSTOOL DD38SC2 Description BLISSTOOL DD38SC2 represents a waterproof search coil type DD (Double D) with a diameter of 38 cm (15"). Characterized by an excellent depth of detection. Compared with the standard 28 cm (11") DD search coil BLISSTOOL DD28SC2, the depth of detection of BLISSTOOL DD38SC2 is greater with several centimeters for coins, and with several tens of centimeters for larger metal objects.
7. Structure of the metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X consists of the following basic elements: 1. Electronic block with setting, indication and maintenance bodies 2. Armrest 3. Carrier rod 4. Handle 5. Large fixing ring 6. Intermediate connecting rod 7. Small fixing ring 8. Lower connecting rod 9. Plastic bolt and nut 10. Search coil 9 7 2 10 8 6 1 3 5 4 Fig.
The carrier rod is made from aluminum pipe. The large fixing ring that is mounted on its lower end is used for connecting the pipe with the intermediate connecting rod. The handle is part of the carrier rod and is coated with soft and solid foam. For better stability, the armrest is made from aluminum. It has a strap for better fixation to the elbow during a search. Under the armrest is mounted the electronic block.
8. Assembling and disassembling of the metal detector The metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X is assembled in the following sequence: 1. The upper part of the lower connecting rod is attached to the lower part of intermediate connecting rod via the small fixing ring, and adjusted at the appropriate length.
exiting from the cable connection of the search coil, so to allow possibility for safe change the angle between the search coil and the lower connecting rod; fixation above and below the handle to ensure advance of the cable around the handle, so that it does not interfere when the user grip the metal detector for the handle, and also to immobilize the cable against the connector of the cable and connector COIL.
9. Setting, indication and maintenance bodies The setting, indication and maintenance bodies are mounted on the front panel, back panel and on the lid of the electronic block (Fig.4) of BLISSTOOL LTC64X.
9.2. FREQUENCY potentiometer The FREQUENCY potentiometer serves to change the operating frequency of the metal detector in range +-60Hz, in order to avoid external interferences such as: interference from other close working metal detector with the same or similar operating frequency; and powerful industrial interferences.
interference and there is no further need for manual balance adjusting by the GROUND COARSE and GROUND FINE potentiometers from the user, and it is not important in what levels are set these potentiometers. Automatic ground balance mode is appropriate for terrains with a heterogeneous soil. In order to optimize and achieve the best possible balance, the automatic ground balance mode is divided into three ground zones with a small area of correlation.
"0" is placed in the desired operating level) and then performed the described above choice of zone.
In mineralized terrains, if has a strong responsive signal from the terrain and the manual balancing is difficult or the user has small practical experience, is recommended the THRESHOLD potentiometer to return with one or two levels back at the level where the metal detector starts to slightly zoom, then proceeding to the descriptions above balancing.
9.6. GROUND FINE potentiometer The GROUND FINE potentiometer serves as a further fine (precise) setting of the ground balance in a manual ground balance working mode, ie for a fine and complete eliminate of the ground effect at work in a manual ground balance working mode. The GROUND FINE potentiometer is used in combination with GROUND COARSE potentiometer. The recommended level for GROUND FINE potentiometer is level "5".
The proper adjustment of THRESHOLD potentiometer (setting lower levels) is one of the options by which BLISSTOOL LTC64X can be turned into a completely silent (quiet) metal detector. 9.8. SILENCER potentiometer The SILENCER potentiometer serves for setting of the degree of suppression of the background sound and for stabilization of the audio threshold. The recommended levels for SILENCER potentiometer are from level "OFF" to about level "2". Most often works at level "OFF".
2/ Mode "Waft": GAIN = between "5" and "MAX", SILENCER = between "3" and "FULL", THRESHOLD = "6" - "7" (with audio threshold). These modes are also present in the other versions (v1, v2, v2i), but in v3 they are best expressed. Categorically, v3 is with extreme improved sensitivity to very small metal objects. In mode "Waft", for deep and weak signals, is possible to need to work on higher levels of potentiometer SILENCER.
detectors. Work in lower discrimination mode, set by DISCRIMINATOR switch, is recommended only in extreme necessity. So if the terrain allows it, it is recommended always to work under a mode "III". In mode "III", the metal detector has the lowest, but the safest discrimination. Working in small mode, for example "II" or "I", only makes sense when mode "III" is insufficient to comfortably search.
9.10. DISCR LEVEL potentiometer The DISCR LEVEL potentiometer serves for adjusting the detection/rejection level of iron, tin-foil and low-grade non-ferrous metals (usually pollutants), and for baseline exclusion of the discrimination (All metals mode) when it is set to level "0".
potentiometer. Therefore, the optimal setting of discrimination is different for each terrain and can only be achieved with practice and knowledge of the metal detector and the terrain. It is recommended to work at possible lower level of DISCR LEVEL potentiometer.
Depth of discrimination in real field work Level of DISCR DEPTH for very small iron objects for small iron objects for medium-sized iron objects for large iron objects 0 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 1 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 2 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 3 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 4 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 5 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 0% ~= 0 cm 40% ~= 16 cm 6 0% ~= 0 cm 20% ~= 4 cm 40
The reason for this, is that such terrains are usually with negative mineralization and thus mask (hide) the deep non-ferrous objects as ferrous. So, if under such conditions be set a maximum depth of discrimination (DISCR DEPTH potentiometer set to level "10"), has probability the weaker signals from non-ferrous metals to be rejected as ferrous.
9.13. PHONES connector The PHONES connector serves for plug to metal detector, if necessary, stereo headphones with 6.35mm (1/4") stereo jack. When the headphones are plugged in, the loudspeaker is switched off automatically and the metal detector’s sound is heard only in the headphones. To make this possible, in advance, by pulling back, from the connector PHONES must be removable the protective cap, designed to prevent from corrosion, contamination and water its pins.
The described below GAIN and TONE potentiometers, are only available in BLISSTOOL LTC64X and absent in BLISSTOOL LTC64. Therefore, BLISSTOOL LTC64X is extended version of BLISSTOOL LTC64. 9.17. GAIN potentiometer The GAIN potentiometer serves to define the input AC amplification of the signal from the detected object. The proper adjustment of the GAIN potentiometer provides increased depth of detection. The recommended level for GAIN potentiometer is about level "6".
9.18. TONE potentiometer The TONE potentiometer serves to regulate the frequency of the output sound of the metal detector, to ensure stability of the audio threshold for specific conditions. The recommended levels for TONE potentiometer are level "MIN" and level "MAX", but in practice it is desirable the user to set the most audible and pleasant sound to him, without restriction in the choice of level of TONE potentiometer.
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10. Sensitivity. Mode "Explosion" and mode "Waft". Mode without audio threshold (silent mode) and mode with audio threshold. The sensitivity of BLISSTOOL LTC64X is set complex from potentiometers GAIN, THRESHOLD and SILENCER, not just with a single potentiometer. In this respect, in BLISSTOOL LTC64X are available two basic modes for work: mode "Explosion" and mode "Waft".
11. Main differences in the control and the power of v4 and v5 of BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) v4 and v5 have the same knobs and switches as v3, v2i, v2 and v1, but because of the many improvements and new features of v4 and v5, their potentiometer FREQUENCY (for v4 and v5) and switch AUTO ZONES (only for v5) have a dual function, i.e. they have a second, additional function, only available in v4 and v5.
resistant to external electromagnetic interferences. When working in a manual ground balance mode (switch GROUND MODE = MAN), if changing the setting of potentiometer FREQUENCY, is necessary a new manual setting of the ground balance via potentiometers GROUND COARSE and GROUND FINE. It is necessary to increase the level, as typically, the offset is with maximum 1 - 1.5 - 2 levels. For example, if with a setting FREQUENCY = MAX, the metal detector is balanced to the ground at GROUND COARSE = 5.
hours; - with a single charge of the LiPo battery, v3 can work up to about 30 - 35 working hours; - with a single charge of the LiPo battery, v4 and v5 can work up to about 30 - 35 working hours in mode NORMAL and up to about 16 - 20 working hours in mode TURBO/BOOST of the transmitter with increased transmitted power. Then, the battery needs to be recharged. 11.3.
ground balance - with settings: ground balance - with settings: ground balance mode and an automatic stabilizer with a low degree of stabilization; GROUND MODE = MAN, AUTO ZONES = II, the metal detector work in manual mode and an automatic stabilizer with a medium degree of stabilization; GROUND MODE = MAN, AUTO ZONES = III, the metal detector work in manual mode and an automatic stabilizer with a high degree of stabilization.
ZONES = III, AUTO ZONES = II; - In highly mineralized terrains (GROUND COARSE = from 7 to +), is recommended: AUTO ZONES = III.
alloys: zinc, nickel, copper; - In mode DISCRIMINATOR = I, the maximum range of discrimination is limited to small, high conductive metal objects, mainly from the following non-ferrous metals and their alloys: zinc, nickel, copper, lead, aluminum.
specific terrain, the user of v5, relatively easy can find such combinations, which in practice to do a good job for his particular terrain and for the specific metal objects which are most often detected there. 11.6. ADDITION about switch DISCRIMINATOR of v4 and v5 In all versions of THE BEAST, in mode DISCRIMINATOR = III, the maximum range of discrimination is limited to iron, aluminum foil and very small, low conductive metal objects, from non-ferrous metals and alloys.
12. Main differences in the control and the power of v6 of BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) v6 has the same knobs and switches as v5, v4, v3, v2i, v2 and v1, but because of the many improvements and new features of v6, its potentiometers GAIN and GROUND FINE have a dual function, i.e. they have a second, additional function, only available in v6.
In mode ORE, with settings DISCR DEPTH = 0, DISCR LEVEL = 0 (mode All metals) and with settings: DISCR DEPTH = 0, DISCR LEVEL = 10, BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) v6 as behavior, resembles multi-period pulse induction metal detectors. Described above settings in mode ORE, with recommended possible lower levels of DISCR DEPTH relate mostly for very heavy terrain conditions, such as: highly mineralized terrains, terrains with a high content of ore, highly mineralized sands.
In mode ORE, at work in manual ground balance mode (GROUND MODE = MAN), after each change of the setting of potentiometer GROUND FINE, need again to be made manual ground balance of the metal detector (from potentiometer GROUND COARSE). 12.3.
13. Setting up of the metal detector and preparation for work The metal detector is ready for use when the LiPo battery is charged and undamaged (the BAT LOW LED is not lit up). Before initial use, please charge the LiPo battery at least 2 hours (from 2 to 4 hours), by the automatic LiPo battery charger available in the standard package, as described in 19. The LiPo battery reaches full capacity and respectively toughness, after at least about 5 cycles of charge-discharge.
The search consists of a uniform and slow swinging of the coil one side to another, while the user holds the metal detector’s handle and uses the armrest for support. Too fast or too slow moving of the search coil could result in shortening of the depth of detection, especially for deeply buried or small objects. The search coil path during the search resembles a zigzag movement, which is a result from the uniform and slow swinging of the search coil one side to another while the user is moving forward.
15. Recommended settings when getting started, immediately after the purchase, of metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) In getting started, immediately after the purchase, of metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST), regardless of its version, the following settings are recommended: In auto ground balance mode and low sensitivity: GROUND MODE = AUTO AUTO ZONES = II (and if necessary III or I, depending on the terrain) GAIN = MIN - 3 THRESHOLD = 5.
16. Depth of detection of the different versions of BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) In terms of the depth of detection: - In practice, when properly adjusted, v1 and v2 have the same depth of detection; - v2i has better depth of detection of v1 and v2; - v3 has better depth of detection of v1, v2 and v2i; - In practice, when properly adjusted, v4 and v5 have the same depth of detection.
16.2. Maximum depth of detection of a coin 24 mm for the different versions of BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) In a medium mineralized terrain, the maximum depth of detection of a coin with a diameter 24 mm, for the different versions of BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST), with 28 cm (11") DD search coil, is: - for v2 = 40 cm (15.7") - for v2i = 43 cm (16.9") - for v3 = 45 cm (17.7") - for v4 = 52 cm (20.4") in mode NORMAL / 58 cm (22.8") in mode TURBO/BOOST. - for v5 = 52 cm (20.
16.3. The differences in the depth of detection of the different versions of BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) In practice, the differences in the depth of detection between the different versions of THE BEAST, with 28 cm (11") DD search coil, in soil with greater than medium degree of mineralization, are approximately the following: For LTC64X v2i vs LTC64X v2: - Compared with v2, v2i has from 3 to 5 cm greater depth of detection for coins.
The recommended setting for achieve a maximum depth of detection, is: GROUND MODE = MAN GROUND COARSE = 4 - 6 GROUND FINE = 5 AUTO ZONES = III (only for v5) GAIN = MAX THRESHOLD = 6.0 - 6.8 SILENCER = OFF - 2 DISCRIMINATOR = III DISCR LEVEL = 4 - 5 DISCR DEPTH = 8.0 - 8.5 - 8.8 FREQUENCY = MAX (and also MIN for v4 and v5) TONE = MIN, 5, MAX.
17. Rejection of hot rocks from metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) Metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) is designed to be effective on all types of terrains, including medium and highly mineralized terrains, terrains with a high content of ore and terrains dotted with stones and rocks, slag, hot rocks and ceramics.
18. Settings for ground balance to ferrite of the different versions of BLISSTOOL LTC64X (THE BEAST) The settings for ground balance to ferrite, usually are particularly effective and are recommended as the base setting at: highly mineralized terrains, terrains with a high content of ore, terrains dotted with stones and rocks, slag, hot rocks, and terrains highly contaminated with small pieces of strong rotten (rusted) iron wires and iron sheets.
THRESHOLD = 5.0 - 6.5 SILENCER = OFF - 2 DISCRIMINATOR = III DISCR LEVEL = 4 - 5 DISCR DEPTH = 8.0 - 8.5 - 8.8 FREQUENCY = MAX (for v1, v2, v2i, v3; and v4 and v5 = mode NORMAL) FREQUENCY = MIN (for v4 and v5 = mode TURBO/BOOST) TONE = MIN or MAX VOLUME = MAX In automatic ground balance mode and from medium to high sensitivity: GROUND MODE = AUTO AUTO ZONES = III GAIN = 6 (for v1, v2, v2i, v3; and v4 and v5 in mode NORMAL) GAIN = 9 (for v4 and v5 in mode TURBO/BOOST) THRESHOLD = 5.0 - 6.
19. Battery. Battery charging Standard, BLISSTOOL LTC64X is equipped with a LiPo battery 11.1V, 2200mAh, which is characterized by high quality, low weight and long life. To recharge it, in the standard package of the metal detector is included automatic LiPo battery charger. The LiPo battery is located in the electronic block located under the armrest. With a single charge of the LiPo battery, BLISSTOOL LTC64X can work up to about 30 - 35 working hours. Then, the battery needs to be recharged.
Never leave the LiPo battery deeply discharged, as this will damage it completely or dramatically will lowered its capacity and life. Charge the LiPo battery, best, after about every 18-25 hours work with the metal detector. You can charge the LiPo battery at any time, no matter how discharged is it. If you no longer use your BLISSTOOL metal detector, make sure that before "winterizing", you are completely charged the LiPo battery and charge the battery at least once a month.
One of the most important components of the metal detector is the search coil, which to a great extend determines its sensitivity. When the metal detector is carried, for example in a rucksack or a traveling bag, an exceptional care should be taken to avoid the bending of the coil cable near the nozzle at the base of the search coil, because that may result in tearing the cable connecting cores and damaging of the search coil and the metal detector.
detector these settings, but after checking the hole, to set of the metal detector the default settings, through which the metal detector is balanced not to the hole, but to the terrain; - the user to switch the metal detector to one of the other modes of the DISCRIMINATOR switch.
21. Warranty support and service The metal detector BLISSTOOL LTC64X has a 3 Year Worldwide Warranty for the quality of the produced components and in case of any factory flaws. If open the electronic block and/or breach the integrity of the seals placed on the lid of the electronic block, the warranty is not valid.
BLISSTOOL LTC64X is RoHS compliant When RoHS compliant symbol is marked on your product means that it is compatible with European Directive 2002/95/EC (RoHS, Restriction of Hazardous Substances Directive). With this directive, the EU recommended limiting the use and incorporation of harmful materials, such as lead, in the manufacture of electrical and electronic products.
