The Future of Discovery Instruction Manual
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Table of Contents Contents CTX 3030 Detector.........................................................................................................1 Control Panel...................................................................................................................2 CTX 3030 Screens...........................................................................................................3 Detect Screen...........................................................................................
Function Buttons..........................................................................................................19 Noise Cancel................................................................................................................................................19 Open the Noise Cancel Quick Menu...........................................................................................19 Manual Noise Cancel.................................................................................
Modes Menu..................................................................................................................32 Search Modes..............................................................................................................................................32 Open the Modes Menu............................................................................................................................32 Select a Mode...................................................................
GeoStore Menu.............................................................................................................44 Open the GeoStore Menu.......................................................................................................................44 Sort FindPoints/WayPoints.....................................................................................................................44 Go to a FindPoint or WayPoint...................................................................
Factory Presets..............................................................................................................55 Modes.............................................................................................................................................................55 Audio...............................................................................................................................................................55 Other Settings....................................
CTX 3030 Detector CTX 3030 Detector For instructions on how to assemble your CTX 3030 refer to the Getting Started Guide supplied with the detector.
Control Panel Control Panel Rear Speaker USB Connection Trigger The control panel consists of the following: •• Full color LCD screen •• Push button keypad with 11 buttons •• Handle mounted trigger •• USB connection •• Rear speaker Trigger Press from the Detect/Map screens to activate the Pinpoint function. Press from menu screens to cancel the current action and move back one level.
CTX 3030 Screens CTX 3030 Screens The CTX 3030 graphical user interface (GUI) has three main screens: 1. Detect screen – where your detector status and detection results are displayed 2. Map screen – where location GPS functionality is displayed 3. Menu screen – where you can access all the detector settings menus Each screen can be directly accessed from any other screen by pressing the appropriate control button.
CTX 3030 Screens Access the Map screen at any time by pressing the Map button. Map Screen Map Figure 2 – Example Map screen Use the Map Screen to: 1. View your current location and GPS coordinates 2. View your GeoTrail, WayPoints, FindPoints and GeoHunts 3. Navigate to a location 4. View the status of the detector For further information on the Map screen, see page 14. Access the Menu screen at any time by pressing the Menu button.
Status Bar Status Bar The Status Bar is displayed at the top of the Detect and Map screens and provides status information for the following functions: •• Headphones •• Wireless •• GPS •• Current Search Mode •• Current Pattern •• Time •• GeoHunt •• Backlight •• Battery Each function is represented by an icon (Figure 4). The icon can vary or may disappear as the state of each function changes. For further details on the status bar icons and their various states refer to the summary table (Table 5).
Status Bar Status Bar Summary Not Connected Detector Headphones Connected WM 10 Headphones Connected On, Not Connected On and Connected Headphones No icon Off Wireless No icon (flashing) Off GPS On, No Fix On and Fixed No icon (flashing) Current Search Mode – numbered 1 to 10 Mode M1 Pattern Time GeoHunt Pattern 1 Pattern 2 P1 P2 12 Hour 24 Hour 1:42 PM 13:42 Off Record Pause No Icon Off Backlight On No Icon 100% 80% 60% 40% 20% Empty Battery Table 5 – Summary of Status
Detect Screen Detect Screen Detect The Detect screen is the first screen you will see when you turn the detector on, and where you will spend the majority of your time. This screen graphically displays the discrimination patterns and target information. At the top of the Detect screen is the Status Bar, which displays information about the current detector settings (page 5). The Detect screen can be accessed at any time by pressing the Detect button.
Detect Screen CTX 3030 Discrimination Discrimination is the detector’s ability to identify and classify signals from metallic materials, then mask signals from undesired trash and highlight signals from desirable targets. The CTX 3030’s advanced signal processing simultaneously analyses objects according to their conductive (CO) and ferrous (FE) properties.
Detect Screen Non-ferrous targets (e.g. pure gold, silver, copper and bronze) contain little or no magnetic material. Because they are not magnetic, nonferrous targets will generally display the Target cursor at the top of the Detect screen. NOTE In reality, most non-ferrous targets will display some ferrous properties resulting in FE values higher than 1. High conductive targets (e.g. large silver coins, copper items) will cause the Target cursor to appear toward the right of the Detect screen.
Detect Screen Use the down arrow button to highlight your preferred Edit Frame size and press Select. You will be returned to the Detect screen and the Edit Frame size will be reset.
Detect Screen Figure 11 – Detect screen showing large Target ID panel Navigation Tool The Navigation Tool is optionally displayed (page 46) in the bottom left hand corner of the Detect screen and, when enabled, allows you to navigate to a WayPoint, FindPoint or the start or end point of a GeoHunt. Navigation Tool The Navigation Tool displays a compass dial with direction markers for North (N), South (S), West (W) and East (E).
Detect Screen Press and hold the Detect button to open the Detect Screen Quick Menu and enable Target Trace. Figure 12 – Target Trace showing two targets (coin and nail) Pinpoint The Pinpoint Gauge is optionally displayed at the bottom of the Detect screen (Figure 13) and graphically indicates the strength of the signal received during Pinpointing. To display the Pinpoint Gauge, simply press and hold the trigger.
Detect Screen Using the Detect Button Use the Detect button from any screen to access the Detect screen and view the Discrimination Patterns, and access the Detect menu. Detect Press the Detect button to cycle between the two discrimination patterns (see page 9). Press and hold the Detect button to display the Detect Quick Menu. The available options are: •• Target Trace •• Target Trace Pinpoint Use the arrow buttons to highlight your required option/s and press Select.
Map Screen Map Screen Map Store The map screen is used in conjunction with the Map and Store control buttons. The Map screen displays FindPoints, WayPoints, GeoHunts and GeoTrails in their relative geographic locations. It represents a default map dimension of 100 yards (or meters) in the east-west horizontal direction and 80 yards (or meters) in the northsouth vertical direction.
Map Screen The following screen elements are optional and can be controlled through the Display menu: •• Target ID Panel (page 10) •• Sensitivity Panel (page 11) •• Navigation Tool (page 11) •• Names of GeoStore items (FindPoints, WayPoints) Figure 15 – Map screen showing optional elements For information on how to show and hide optional screen elements, see page 47. Zoom Levels The zoom level indicator is displayed at the top left of the Map screen.
Map Screen Your FindPoint information can be used for future reference within the detector and with the XChange 2 PC application (page 54). WayPoint NOTE Target ID’s must be active (on the screen) to be saved as part of a FindPoint. A WayPoint is similar to a FindPoint with the exception that no detector related information is stored. The WayPoint is used to record a point of interest or location to which you may choose to return in the future.
Map Screen Using the Map Button Use the map button from any screen view the Map screen, cycle between zoom levels and access the Map Quick Menu. Map Press the Map button to cycle between zoom levels. Press and hold the Map button to display the map menu and initiate the following actions: •• Clear GeoTrail •• View GeoTrail •• Recenter •• Show Names Clear GeoTrail The Clear GeoTrail option will remove the current GeoTrail from the map screen.
Map Screen 3. Press the Select button to Save. A confirmation message will be displayed providing the name of the saved item. After a few seconds the message will disappear and you will be returned to the Map screen. Control a GeoHunt GeoHunt Status Icons Record GeoHunt To record a GeoHunt: 1. Press and hold the Store button to display the GeoHunt menu. The available options are: •• Record •• Stop •• Pause 2. Use the down arrow button to highlight the Record option and press Select.
Function Buttons Function Buttons The CTX 3030 Control Panel has five function buttons as follows: •• Noise Cancel •• Sensitivity •• Ground Balance •• Audio •• Menu/Select Noise Cancel Menu/Select Sensitivity Audio Ground Balance Figure 16 – CTX 3030 function buttons Each function button performs three actions depending on which screen is currently active, and whether you ‘press’ or ‘press and hold’ the button. 1. Press and hold to open the function Quick Menu. 2.
Function Buttons Perform Auto Noise Cancel Auto Noise Cancel is recommended. 1. Make sure there are no large targets or obvious sources of EMI close by, and hold the detector coil 12 inches (30 centimeters) above the ground (Figure 17). 2. From the Map or Detect screens press the Noise Cancel button to initiate Auto Noise Cancel. Automatic channel selection will commence and a progress bar will be displayed. Keep the detector still during the selection process, which may take up to 30 seconds.
Function Buttons Sensitivity Sensitivity ʯʯ Press from the Detect or Map screens to adjust the Sensitivity setting ʯʯ Press and hold at any time to display the Sensitivity Quick Menu ʯʯ Press from the menu screens to activate the LEFT arrow Sensitivity controls the detector’s response to received signals. These signals can include desirable signals from nearby metal, as well as undesirable signals from electronic noise, and noise due to ground response.
Function Buttons Enable Ground Balance NOTES The Enable GB option toggles between on or off as indicated by the green tick in the check box to the right of the option. By default, the Enable GB option is selected when the menu opens, and the check box is empty indicating that Ground Balance is off. DO NOT Ground Balance at the beach – leave GB disabled. 1. Press Select to confirm Enable GB selection. In highly mineralized ground it may be necessary to repeat the Ground Balance process. 2.
Function Buttons Open the Audio Quick Menu Press and hold the Audio button at any time to display the Audio Quick Menu and adjust your audio settings. The menu options are: •• Volume Gain •• Threshold Level •• Volume Limit •• Threshold Pitch For Threshold Level and Volume Limit, the currently used audio output will be adjusted. Volume Gain Range: 1–30 Factory Preset: 24 Volume Gain controls the amplification of a target’s audio response, relative to the target signal strength.
Function Buttons NOTE A high Volume Limit will allow a greater difference between a small and large target. If the Threshold Level is too high, faint targets will be harder to hear above the Threshold ‘hum’. A low Volume Limit will reduce the volume difference between small and large targets. If the Threshold Level is too low, the slight variation caused by a small or deep target may not be sufficient to hear.
User Button User Button User Button ʯʯ Press to activate your selected function ʯʯ Press and hold to assign a function to the user button The purpose of the User button is to provide easy access to your favorite functions. There are nine different functions that can be assigned to the User button, and once a function has been assigned, it will be activated each time the button is pressed. By default, pressing the User button will activate the Backlight.
User Button Sensitivity Panel Press to toggle the Sensitivity Panel on and off. Coordinate View Press to toggle the Latitude/Longitude coordinates on and off. Target ID Panel Press to toggle the Target ID Panel on and off. Assign a Function to the User Button 1. Press and hold the User button to display a list of functions that can be assigned to the button. 2. Use the down arrow button to highlight the required function and press Select. The selected function will be assigned to the user button.
Pinpoint Pinpoint Pinpointing narrows down the location of a buried target, allowing you to determine its exact location before digging. Normally the CTX 3030 is a ‘motion’ detector; it must be moving over a target in order to detect it. When Pinpoint is activated, the CTX 3030 will operate as a non-motion detector, producing a constant audio response while the coil is held still over a target.
Pinpoint Figure 22 – Pinpointing the target For more information on Pinpoint options, see page 42.
CTX 3030 Menus CTX 3030 Menus Menu/Select Button ʯʯ Press from the Detect/Map screens access the menus ʯʯ Press from within the menu screens to select an option The Main Menu screen provides you with access to all of CTX 3030’s functions and settings. Press and hold the Menu button from the Detect or Map screens to display the top-level menu screen, or press to view the last used menu function. Using the Menus Press the Menu/Select button to view the top-level menu screen.
CTX 3030 Menus Menu Types Figure 25 – Menu and Quick Menu Figure 26 – Dialog and Progress Bar Menu Structure All functions and settings are grouped into four menu options: •• Modes •• GeoStore •• Display •• Options The following overviews provide a quick reference guide to each menu. More detailed information is provided from page 32 to page 48. Modes Menu Overview Modes Modes Menu NOTE Modes 6 to 10 will only appear in the menu once they have been created.
CTX 3030 Menus GeoStore Menu Overview Options GeoStore Menu Sort Options View Actions FindPoints Distance FindPoint List Go to FindPoint/WayPoint WayPoints Time WayPoint List View Name Delete GeoHunts GeoHunt List Go to start Go to end Delete Display Menu Overview Options Detect Screen View Large ID Panel Navigation Tool Display Menu Outcomes Selected item is displayed on the Detect screen Sensitivity Panel Map Screen Coordinate View Navigation Tool Selected item is displayed on the
Modes Menu Modes Menu Search Modes Modes Menu ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ Select a mode Delete a mode Create a new mode Reset mode to default Edit mode settings The CTX 3030 has up to ten search modes. These can be set up to suit particular detecting conditions, eliminating the need to adjust your detector for each different site you visit. Modes can be optimized for different target types, amounts of junk and levels of ground mineralization. The currently selected mode can be edited.
Modes Menu The detector will return to the Detect screen and your selected mode will be active. The mode number will be displayed on the Status Bar. Delete a Mode 1. From the Modes menu, use the down arrow button to highlight the mode of your choice and press Select. 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Delete option from the pop-up and press the Select button. A message will be displayed to confirm that the mode has been deleted, and you will be returned to the Modes menu.
Modes Menu Mode Settings ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ Edit Discrimination Patterns Edit Tone ID Profile Adjust Response settings Turn Recovery Fast On/Off Turn Recovery Deep On/Off Turn Seawater On/Off Select Target Separation setting ʯʯ Select Pinpoint type Mode Settings Each search mode has a number of mode specific functions which can be viewed and adjusted through the Mode Settings menu.
Modes Menu Edit Types Manual Use Manual editing to manually move the Edit Frame around the Discrimination Pattern. You can use the Identify button to edit areas of the pattern to accept (white areas) or reject (grey areas) certain targets. Remember that using a larger Edit Frame will change the exact target coordinates plus one or two segments either side. Auto Accept Use Auto Accept to automatically modify the Discrimination Pattern to accept the Ferrous and Conductivity coordinates of a detected target.
Modes Menu Tone ID ʯʯ Select/change the Tone ID Profile Type ʯʯ Resize sections of the Tone ID Profile ʯʯ Change the pitch of the current Tone ID ʯʯ Play the currently selected tone ʯʯ Play all tones Tone ID Profile Range: 1, 2 FE/CO, 4 FE/CO, 35 FE, 50 CO or Combined The Tone ID menu allows you to define how the tone of the audio varies when different target characteristics are detected. This is very useful for identifying targets close to each other. Open the Tone ID Menu 1.
Modes Menu Resize the Tone ID Profile The Resize option allows you to manually resize each section of the Tone ID Profile. 1. From the Mode Settings menu, highlight the Tone ID Profile option and press Select. Your current Tone ID Profile will be displayed. 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the section of the Tone ID Profile you want to edit (the active section will change color) and press Select. The Tone ID Profile menu will be displayed. 3.
Modes Menu 4. Use the left and right arrow buttons to move the cursor to each number in turn; increase or decrease each number using the up and down arrows. 5. When editing is complete, press Select. 6. The Tone ID Profile will be displayed with your updated pitch. 7. Press Select to return to the Tone ID Profile. 8. Repeat steps 1 to 7 for each section you want to edit. Figure 28 – Change Pitch Play Tone The Play Tone option allows you to listen to one selected tone in your Tone ID Profile.
Modes Menu Normal Normal emits a short response to targets (almost a ‘beep’). Normal is recommended for general detecting conditions. It allows the greatest differentiation between the ground and a target, but has the potential to miss small targets in areas littered with objects producing target responses. Long Long emits an almost continuous audio response. This setting is ideal for responding to several targets close together.
Modes Menu Recovery Fast On Volume Volume Recovery Fast Off Nail Coin Time Nail Coin Time Figure 29 – Blending of Target IDs The two Target IDs may still be slightly less accurate than ideal, however when Recovery Fast is off, the ID will be more variable and may not resemble either of the targets.
Modes Menu Turn Seawater On/Off 1. From the Mode Settings menu, use the down arrow button to highlight the Seawater option and press Select. NOTES With Seawater on, keeping your sweep speed as fast as possible will provide maximum depth. Most beaches are non-mineralized, therefore greater depth can be achieved using the highest stable Manual Sensitivity setting. DO NOT Ground Balance at the beach – leave GB disabled. A green tick will appear in the check box indicating that the Seawater setting is on. 2.
Modes Menu Ferrous-Coin NOTE The Ferrous-Coin setting may not always provide audio. Ferrous-Coin improves the Target ID stability of coin type targets amongst ferrous targets in areas with low mineralization. This setting uses advanced signal processing techniques to minimize the blending of ferrous and coin type target signals even when they are on top of each other. Both targets will be more accurately identified and their cursors displayed simultaneously on the Detect screen.
Modes Menu Figure 31 – Wide and narrow audio responses Sizing After activating the Sizing Pinpoint function the width of the audio response does not change. Activating the Sizing Pinpoint as you near the target allows you to manually control the width of the target response. Activating the Sizing Pinpoint whilst the coil is away from the target and then approaching the target from different directions allows the extent of the target to be determined.
GeoStore Menu GeoStore Menu GeoStore ʯʯ Sort WayPoints/FindPoints ʯʯ Go to a FindPoint/WayPoint ʯʯ Delete a FindPoint/WayPoint/ GeoHunt ʯʯ Go to the start or end of a GeoHunt The GeoStore menu allows you to store, sort and view up to 100 FindPoints, 100 WayPoints and 10 GeoHunts.
GeoStore Menu 3. Press Select. 4. Turn on the Navigation Tool (page 46) Destination Icon The map screen will be displayed showing a Destination icon, which represents your selected FindPoint or WayPoint. The Navigation Tool will indicate the direction and distance to your destination. Go to Start/End of a GeoHunt NOTE The Destination Icon only appears when the Navigation Tool is turned on. 1. From the GeoStore menu, use the arrow buttons to highlight the GeoHunts option and press Select.
Display Menu Display Menu The Display menu is where you control which items you want to appear on the Map and Detect screens. Display ʯʯ Show or hide Detect screen items ʯʯ Show or hide Map screen items Open the Display Menu 1. Press and hold the Menu button to display the Main Menu screen. 2. Use the arrow buttons to highlight the Display option and press Select to open the Display menu. Show or Hide Detect Screen Items 1.
Display Menu Show or Hide Map Screen Items 1. From the display menu, use the down arrow button to highlight the Map Screen option and press Select to open the Map menu. NOTE The Target ID Panel will only appear on the Map screen when a target is detected. The Map options menu will be displayed with the following options: •• Coordinate View (Lat/Long) •• Navigation Tool •• Target ID Panel (FE-CO) 2. Use the arrow buttons to scroll through the options and press Select on the items you want to show.
Options Menu Options Menu Options ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ Enable Wireless Connect Wireless Enable GPS Select location format for GPS Set GPS time sync Set time preferences Set linear units preferences Set backlight preferences Set Pinpoint button preference The Options menu is where you can select and edit the following detector settings: •• Wireless •• GPS •• Locality •• Backlight •• Pinpoint Lock Open the Options Menu 1. Press and hold the Menu button to display the main menu. 2.
Options Menu Location Format The Location Format provides the conversion of latitude and longitude coordinates. There are two available options: •• D.MS – Degrees°minute’seconds” (e.g. 40° 45´ 3.6” N 73° 59´ 0.24” W) •• D.M – Degrees°minute.decimal’ (e.g. 40° 45.06 , -73° 59.004’) GPS Time Sync GPS Time Sync sets the time based on information from the GPS. Before this setting can be used, GPS must be enabled and the Time Zone must be set.
Options Menu The options are: •• Off – Backlight is always off •• 10 seconds – Backlight turns on when button is pressed and automatically turns off after 10 seconds •• 30 seconds – Backlight turns on when button is pressed and automatically turns off after 30 seconds •• On – Backlight is always on Pinpoint Lock The Pinpoint trigger can be used in two ways: •• Press and hold to Pinpoint (default) •• Press to lock the detector in Pinpoint, press again to exit Pinpoint To activate the Pinpoint Lock function,
Reset the CTX 3030 Reset ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ ʯʯ Reset the GeoStore Reset Settings Reset All Reset Language (default US English) Reset the CTX 3030 The CTX 3030 is delivered in its factory preset state and any changes made to the detector’s settings are saved automatically. These settings will remain until you manually change or reset them using the Reset menu. Open the Reset Quick Menu 1. With the detector switched off, press and hold the power button. The detector will power up and play the startup tune. 2.
Reset the CTX 3030 Language NOTE When changing the language from English, only some of the mode names will be changed to the newly selected language. The CTX 3030 Graphical User Interface (GUI) can be displayed in one of nine different languages (default US English). You will be prompted to select the detector language on initial startup, and when the detector reboots following a Reset All. The language can also be changed at any time using the Reset menu. Reset the Language 1.
Wireless Audio Module Wireless Audio Module WARNING WM 10 is NOT waterproof. The Wireless Audio Module (WM 10) facilitates the use of wireless audio, using advanced WiStream technology to achieve clear sound with no perceivable time delay. It contains an internal loudspeaker and ¼” headphone socket for use with your choice of headphones. The WM 10 includes a rechargeable battery, which can be charged by the Li-Ion battery charger or a standard USB port.
Minelab XChange 2 Minelab XChange 2 NOTES When modifying settings via XChange 2, the modified settings are only ‘applied’ to the detector when the USB is removed. At this point, the detector checks for changes in the database and applies them. If you turn off the detector instead of unplugging the USB, these settings will not be applied correctly. Refer to the Help menu in XChange 2 for more information on how to use the application to download, upload and modify your CTX 3030’s settings.
Factory Presets Factory Presets Modes Coins Beach Relics Silver High Trash Pattern 1 New Coins New Coins Relics New Silver High Trash Pattern 2 All but 1 Metal All but 1 Metal All Metal All but 1 Metal All but 1 Metal 50 tone CO 50 tone CO 35 tone FE 50 tone CO 50 tone CO Tone ID Profile Response Normal Normal Smooth Normal Normal Recovery Fast Off Off On Off On Recovery Deep Off On On Off Off Seawater Off Off Off Off Off High Trash Low Trash High Trash High
Batteries Batteries WARNING Do not attempt to disassemble the Li-Ion battery pack. If disposing of battery pack, do not incinerate. Contact your local authorities to enquire about disposal or recycling facilities. NOTE NiMH and NiCd have a lower voltage than alkaline batteries and therefore will never display a fully charged state. The CTX 3030 standard pack is supplied with two types of battery pack: 1.
Batteries Battery LED Indicator Power LED Indicator Figure 37 – BC 10 Front Panel Battery LED OFF No battery plugged into charger Slow flashing green Battery is charging, normal operation Fast flashing red Charger error detected Steady on green Battery is fully charged OFF No input power, charger is OFF Steady on green Correct input voltage, charger is ON, normal operation Fast flashing red Incorrect input voltage, charger cannot operate Power LED Table 38 – BC 10 battery charge and power s
Batteries Figure 39 – Recharge the Li-Ion battery 2. Insert the plug pack or car charger cable connector into the socket on the right hand side of the charger unit. 3. Plug the other end of the cable into the wall or car socket and turn on the switch. Leave the unit to fully recharge. The green indicator light will stop flashing and remain static when the battery is fully charged (up to four hours). Replace the ‘AA’ Batteries To replace the ‘AA’ batteries in the replaceable cell pack: 1.
Batteries Battery Care and Safety To extend battery life: •• Use headphones; the speaker uses more power than headphones •• Turn off the backlight; the backlight increases the power consumption by approximately 8% •• Turn the detector off when not in use •• Turn GPS off when not in use •• Turn Wireless off when not in use The Lithium-Ion battery is specifically designed for the CTX 3030. Attempting to use the Lithium-Ion battery pack with other detectors may damage the detector or the battery pack.
Accessories Accessories Parts and accessories available for CTX 3030: •• USB Cable - Detector to PC •• Lower Shaft •• Armrest and Stand Kit •• WM 10 with Belt Clip •• Coil (CTX 06) - 6” Round Double-D •• Coil (CTX 11) - 11” Round Double-D •• Coil (CTX 17) - 17” x 13” Elliptical Double-D Coil •• Coil Nuts, Bolts and Washers Kit •• Skidplate - 6” Round Double-D •• Skidplate - 11” Round Double-D •• Skidplate - 17” x 13” Elliptical Double-D Coil •• Battery Charger BC 10 Station •• Battery Charger Cable Kit •• B
Detector Care and Safety Detector Care and Safety The CTX 3030 is a high-quality electronic instrument, finely engineered and packaged in a durable housing. Taking proper care of your detector is vital to ensure its ongoing reliability. Not all parts of the CTX 3030 are waterproof.
GPS and Navigation GPS and Navigation GPS GPS Status Bar Icon The Global Positioning System (GPS) is a space-based satellite navigation system that provides location and time information from any location where there is an unobstructed line of sight to four or more GPS satellites. On the CTX 3030, GPS provides the capability to store location data relating to FindPoints and WayPoints, and to record GeoHunts. By default GPS is turned off and must be turned on through the Options menu (page 48).
Detecting Basics Detecting Basics Holding the Detector Thread your arm through the armrest and strap. Grasp the handle of the detector and rest your forearm in the armrest. The correct position of the armrest should allow you to comfortably grip the handle. Your elbow should sit just above the back of the armrest and the detector should feel like an extension of your forearm.
Detecting Basics Though the coil assembly is rigid and durable, sudden jolts or bangs can cause random signals and inaccurate target IDs, as well as excessive wear and tear. Careful sweeping will ensure the coil performs to an optimum level at all times. Practice sweeping the coil over the ground in a side-to-side motion while slowly walking forward at the end of each sweep. Slightly overlap the previous sweep to ensure full ground coverage. An average sweep speed is four seconds from left to right to left.
Detecting Basics Detector Sounds Turn the detector on. The constant background ‘hum’ produced by the detector is called the Threshold (page 23). Variations in the Threshold allow you to hear very small and deep targets. It is also used to help distinguish between desired and undesired targets. The detector may also produce false signals (Noise) when not over the ground or with the coil held motionless. These may not be target signals, but surrounding electromagnetic interference (EMI).
Detecting Basics Each time you turn the detector on, the last detection screen used before shutting down will appear. For example, if the CTX 3030 was operating in the Detect screen when turned off, this screen will appear when the detector is turned back on.
Simple Detecting Exercise Simple Detecting Exercise Before attempting to recover real targets, it is important to understand how to interpret the audio and visual signals of the detector. 1. Gather a collection of different metal objects, e.g. various coins, gold and silver jewelry, a nail, pull-tab, brass button and aluminum foil. 2. Take the detector outdoors, away from known sources of electromagnetic interferences (EMI) and metal objects. 3.
Technical Specifications Technical Specifications WARNING Any changes or modifications not expressively approved by Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd could void the user’s authority to operate this equipment. CTX 3030 Transmission Full Band Spectrum 2 (FBS 2) Simultaneous Frequency Transmission ranging from 1.5–100 kHz Coil 11” Double D - Standard (accessory coils available) Audio Output Internal Speaker, Headphones, WiStream Wireless Audio Liquid Crystal Display (LCD) Full color, 320 x 240 pixels, 2.
