Minelab MF5 Manuale utente

Metal and Conductive Detector

Operations Manual

DISCLAIMER

THIS DOCUMENT CONTAINS INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY, TECHNICAL AND

PROPRIETARY DATA AND INFORMATION AND OTHER MATERIAL OWNED

SOLELY BY MINELAB ELECTRONICS PTY LIMITED. THIS MATERIAL MUST

NOT BE USED WITHOUT THE PRIOR WRITTEN PERMISSION OF MINELAB

ELECTRONICS PTY LTD.

This document is protected by copyright. Apart from any use permitted

under the Australian Copyright Act 1968 (Cth) or other applicable laws, any

unauthorised use, appropriation or reproduction of this document or any

part of it is strictly prohibited. No part of this document may be used or

reproduced by any means or by any process, in any form, without the prior

written permission of the copyright owner Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd of

2 Second Avenue, Mawson Lakes SA 5095, Australia.

Patents and Trademarks

Patents may apply to this product: www.minelab.com/patents

MINELAB® and MF5® are trademarks of Minelab Electronics Pty. Ltd.

Item Number: 4901-0373-1

Metal and Conductive Detector

Operations Manual

Contents

System Overview

MF5 Overview�� 6

Detecting Set��7

Standard Items 7

MF5 Main Detector Parts�� 8

MF5 Detector 9

Getting Started

MF5 Preparation��10

Functional Description

Basic Functions ��14

Additional Functions �� 17

Functional Tones��18

Procedures

Operating Procedures��21

Standard Procedure 21

Optional Procedures 23

Sensor Modes��25

Detection Mode 25

Interrogation Mode 25

Pinpoint Mode 26

Sensor Overload 26

Search Techniques

Search Technique �� 27

Search Speed 27

Search Overlap 27

Search Height 27

Locating the target��28

Sensor Head Null Zone 28

Coil Orientation 28

Target Edge Mapping 29

Target Edge Mapping Procedure 29

Target Pinpointing 29

Mapping Multiple Targets 30

Operating Multiple Detectors in Close Proximity 30

Troubleshooting, Safety and Maintenance

Routine Care ��31

Troubleshooting ��32

Advisory Errors 33

General Error and Coil Error 33

Initial Action 33

Safety Advice��34

Speciﬁcations

MF5 Detector Speciﬁcation��36

6 | System Overview

MF5 Overview

Since 1996, Minelab has designed, developed and manufactured its range

of metal detectors to meet the requirements of landmine, unexploded

ordnance and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) clearance operations

throughout the world. Minelab continually strives to improve equipment

detection capability and Operator safety throughout the development of its

unique technologies and products.

Performance

Minelab’s MF5 metal detector has a uniquely

simple and ergonomic design. The detector

is reliable, robust and simple to use, allowing

an Operator to focus on detecting targets.

The MF5 is designed to detect and pinpoint

all types of metal and conductive targets

to include fine wires and carbon rods. Using

complex interrogation algorithms, the MF5

can also provide an Operator with information

regarding target composition.

Simple

The MF5 is designed for simple and intuitive

use by an Operator thereby reducing the time

required for equipment training.

Target detection alerts provided to an Operator

can be a combination of audio (Main Speaker

and/or Earset), visual (visible or Infrared

[IR] Light Emitting Diodes [LED]) and haptic

(vibration) responses. An Operator can select

IR LED when operations require the use of

night vision goggles.

Safe

This manual describes procedures for the

safe and effective operation of the MF5.

However, local Standard Operating Procedures

should take precedence provided all Minelab

recommended safety procedures are observed.

The MF5 incorporates several safety features

such as Low Battery and System Fault

warnings with continuous microprocessor

controlled internal self-testing. The inclusion

of a Test Piece provides the Operator with a

quick and easy check to ensure the detector is

functioning at its operational capability.

Robust

Components of the MF5 are manufactured

within tightly controlled parameters so that

they can be interchanged in the field without

any requirement for calibration. The MF5 is

designed to comply with MIL-STD-810G.

NOTE: Although the MF5 can withstand

immersion to a depth of three metres for

short periods of time — it is NOT designed

for use as an underwater detector.

System Overview | 7

10% scale

Standard Items

1. MF5 Detector

2. Carry Bag

3. Hard Transit Case

4. C cell Batteries (NiMH or Alkaline × 4)

5. Earset

6. Test Piece

7. Operations Manual

8. Field Guide

The Hard Transit Case stores the detector

inside the Carry Bag and protects the detector

when in transit or placed in storage.

The Carry Bag allows the Operator to

comfortably carry the detector when use

of the Hard Case is impractical.

The Carry Bag is not suitable for use when

transporting the detector by road or air. For

added protection during road or air transport

it is recommended that the MF5 be packed

in the Hard Transit Case.

Detecting Set

The MF5 is supplied as a detecting set with the following items:

Items and speciﬁcations may

vary slightly from those shown

and may be subject to change.

1 2

7 8

8 | System Overview

MF5 Main Detector Parts

Major component parts of the MF5 include:

System Overview | 9

Shaft Hinge

Pivot point for unfolding or folding the shafts.

The hinge is only locked in position when the

Handle Assembly is in its deployed position.

Upper, Middle & Lower Shafts

Carbon fibre shafts that are adjustable

for Operator comfort and for changes in

operating positions.

Upper & Lower Camlocks

Self-cleaning locking mechanisms to secure

middle and lower shafts.

Coil

Waterproof open web coil which can be rotated

270 degrees.

Coil Pivot Assembly

Permits the tilt and rotation of the Coil and

provides a tension screw for adjustment

as required.

Handle Assembly

Collapsible handle that contains user interface

buttons and LED display and a latch to permit

quiet set-up and collapse.

Test Piece

Conveniently stowed on the Armrest to allow

the Operator to ensure the detector is working

at its operational capability.

Armrest & Strap

Provided for Operator comfort when the

detector is used for prolonged periods.

The Armrest can also be extended for

Operator comfort.

Battery Compartment

Contains four NiMH Rechargeable C Cell or

Alkaline batteries. A battery map is provided to

indicate correct alignment of batteries when

inserted into the compartment.

Earset Connector

Provides connection for the Earset.

Main Body

Waterproof housing containing the detector

electronics and batteries.

Controls

Sensitivity knob and keypad containing

Power, Volume UP / Down / Mute, Vibration

and LED Buttons.

MF5 Detector

1. Battery Compartment

2. Earset Connector

3. Main Body

4. Controls

5. Shaft Hinge

6. Upper Shaft

7. Upper Camlock

8. Middle Shaft

9. Lower Camlock

10. Lower Shaft

11. Coil

12. Coil Pivot Assembly

13. Handle Assembly

14. Test Piece

15. Armrest and Strap

10 | Getting Started

1� Remove from the case / bag

Open the Hard Transit Case and / or

Carry Bag.

2� Inspect for damage

Inspect for obvious signs of damage.

If damage is evident, report to the

supervisor / team leader.

3� Insert batteries

Unlock the Battery Compartment Lid

by twisting the Battery Locking Lever

counter clockwise one-quarter turn.

Once unlocked, pull the lid away from

the Battery Compartment — the lid

will stay attached by a tether.

Using the battery map located on

the side of the Main Body, insert four

C cell batteries. Taking care not to

snag or trap the tether, replace the

Battery Compartment Lid and rotate

the Battery Lock Lever clockwise

one-quarter turn. If the batteries are

inserted incorrectly, the detector will

fail to function when switched on.

MF5 Preparation

To prepare the detector for use, conduct the following procedure:

Altri manuali per MF5

Questo manuale è adatto per i seguenti modelli

Indice

Altri manuali Minelab Rilevatore di metalli

Minelab

Minelab EQUINOX 600 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab EXPLORER II Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab X-Terra 30 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab Quattro MP Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab EQUINOX 700 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab X-Terra 705 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab GPX5000 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab VANQUISH 540 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab GO-FIND Series Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab VANQUISH 440 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab F1A4 Specifiche

Minelab

Minelab Excalibur 800 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab X-Terra 305 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab GPX5000 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab X-TERRA Series Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab SDC 2300 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab Goldseekers 15000 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab X-Terra 70 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab CTX3030 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab Musketeer Colt Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab Explorer SE Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab PRO-FIND 40 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab CTX3030 Manuale utente

Minelab

Minelab CTX3030 Manuale utente

Manuali Rilevatore di metalli popolari di altre marche

Garrett

Garrett MAGNASCANNER CS 5000 Manuale utente

Valex

Valex 1800200 Manuale utente

Gauss

Gauss MIL MD Manuale utente

Velleman

Velleman CS130 Manuale utente

Sears

Sears 321.596370 Manuale utente

Eriez

Eriez X8 Manuale utente

Steinberg Systems

Steinberg Systems SBS-MD-22 Manuale utente

Zircon

Zircon MetalliScanner m60c Manuale utente

nalanda

nalanda MD027 Manuale utente

REV Ritter

REV Ritter CB-7005 Manuale utente

Fisher Research Labs

Fisher Research Labs F70 Manuale utente

Steinberg Systems

Steinberg Systems SBS-MD-12 Manuale utente

GOLDEN MASK

GOLDEN MASK 5 Manuale utente

Grizzly

Grizzly YM 203 Manuale utente

Fisher Research Labs

Fisher Research Labs 1280-X Aquanaut Manuale utente

Treasure Cove

Treasure Cove Vibra-Probe 560 Manuale utente

Accurate Locators

Accurate Locators XL16 IMAGER Manuale utente

Teknetics

Teknetics G2 Manuale utente