Minelab SD2100v2 manual

The Minelab SD2100v2 I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L MINELA B[...]

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The Minelab SD2100v2 Instruction Manual T able of Contents 1. Introduction ................................................................................................ 3 2. List of Parts ................................................................................................ 5 3. Unpacking and Assembly ..................................[...]

Page 4 The Minelab SD2100v2 1. Introduction Thank you for purchasing the Minelab SD2100v2 . Y ou will find this detector to be one of the finest available for the detection of metallic objects in highly mineralised environments. This detector can ‘see’ deeper than any other conventional detector available on the market today , and its simplicit[...]

Instruction Manual Page 5 Figure 1 - SD2100v2 List of Parts[...]

Page 6 The Minelab SD2100v2 2 . List of Part s The SD2100v2 is packed in a single box containing the detector and an 1 1” Double ‘D’ coil . The following p art s are included (see Figure 1): Par t Item Number 1. 1 1” Double D Coil with Skidplate 2021-001 1 2. 1 1” Monoloop Coil with Skidplate (accessory) 2021-0027 3. 18” Monoloop Coil w[...]

Instruction Manual Page 7 3 . Unp acking and Assembly a) Place the two armrest halves (7) on either side of the shaft assembly (6) and ensure that the bolt holes line up. b) Slide two nylon bolts (8) through the holes and screw nylon wing nuts (9) onto the bolts with a couple of turns. c ) Slide the ‘T’ section on top of the control box (5) int[...]

Page 8 The Minelab SD2100v2 j) Fit the battery (12) into the battery bag (13). k) Plug the headphones (17) into the socket in the cap of the battery . l) Put on the battery bag. Ensure that the Power switch on the control box is set to “Off”. Plug the connector on the battery cable into the power connector on the control box . This cable connec[...]

Instruction Manual Page 1 4. Control Box 4.1 Rear Panel Controls Power Switch The Power switch controls the power supply from the battery to the control box. Always switch the control box “Of f” before connecting or disconnecting the coil or battery , and when not in use. Threshold The Threshold control is used to adjust the loudness of backgro[...]

Page 2 The Minelab SD2100v2 4.2 Front Panel Controls Search Switch Ground Balance mode ( Balance 1 and Balance 2 ) T o get the best results from your SD2100v2 it is import ant to know how different ground conditions affect the detecting process. The ground is made up of many different chemicals, minerals, salts, etc. Some of these (which are often [...]

Instruction Manual Page 1 5. Operation The SD2100v2 does not have an external speaker . All sound is heard through the headphones , which plug into the headphone socket in the top of the battery pack. 5.1 Quick Start Instructions These instructions can be followed by operators who are familiar with the workings and general terminology of detectors.[...]

Page 2 The Minelab SD2100v2 5.2 Operating Instructions 5.2.1 De tector Sounds Threshold: This is the background sound produced by the detector . The loudness of the background sound is set with the Threshold control. Set this so that you can just hear it. The pitch of the threshold sound can be set to your preference using the T one control. The th[...]

Instruction Manual Page 3 Figure 5 - Ground Balancing 5.2.5 Set the T une Control With the SD2100v2 switched On and the Threshold control and T one control both set: a) Hold the coil vertical to the ground and at waist height, then move the coil slowly through a half circle. b) Listen for an increase in interference as you move the coil. When the i[...]

Page 4 The Minelab SD2100v2 b) Adjust the Balance 1 control so that no variation in volume or pitch is heard as the coil is moved up and down. The greater the change in the volume or pitch of the threshold tone as the coil is moved above the ground, the further out of adjustment the balance controls are. c ) When the detector is balanced with the S[...]

Instruction Manual Page 5 CAUTION Only use 6 volt batteries as recommended by Minelab. Never use a 12 volt battery as this will damage the detector . This damage is not covered by warranty . 6 . Auxiliary Part s 6.1 Battery The 6 volt rechargeable battery supplied with your SD2100v2 can be used for approximately 14 to 15 hours after being fully cha[...]

Page 6 The Minelab SD2100v2 b) Plug the battery lead into the charger , then plug the mains charger into a mains outlet. Switch the mains outlet on. Check the charger nameplate; it will be rated at 1000 mAh or 500 mAh. The 1000 mAh charger will recharge at a rate of approximately ½ hour for each hour of past use, while the 500 mAh charger will rec[...]

Instruction Manual Page 7 7. Detecting T echniques 7.1 Searching The SD2100v2 is a ‘motion’ detector , which means that it must be moving in relation to a target in order to detect it. DO NOT set your shaft length too short. If the coil is too close to your body it may detect your pick, the battery , or any other metal that you may be carrying.[...]

Page 8 The Minelab SD2100v2 Each sweep should overlap the area covered by the previous sweep. This will ensure a full coverage of the searched area. Be aware of the search pattern of the coil and overlap your sweeps to take this into account. 7.2 Prospecting Tips The SD2100v2 has superior ground balancing features and is possible to find quite larg[...]

Instruction Manual Page 9 7.3 Hints for Maximum Gold Recovery a) Keep the coil as close to the ground as possible. b) Listen very carefully . This is more import ant than concentrating on looking. c ) SLOW DOWN! DO NOT rush — take your time. 7.4 Identifying T arget Signals Metallic targets will usually give a ‘solid’ sounding response when th[...]

Page 10 The Minelab SD2100v2 7.5 Pinpointing In order to save time in the recovery of an object and to reduce the size of the hole required to extract it from the ground, it is necessary to pinpoint the exact location of the object. The technique described here will be particularly useful with the Double ‘D’ coil, but will also work with a Mono[...]

Instruction Manual Page 11 7.6 Digging the T arget Once you have established the location of the target it is necessary to dig a small hole to recover it. In order to preserve the environment, it is essential to make the hole as small as possible and always replace any soil and grass that you have removed. Carry at least one of the following diggin[...]

Page 12 The Minelab SD2100v2 NOTE: Always refill the hole you have dug, and leave the area as you found it. 7.6.1 Digging Deep T argets The SD2100v2 has unparalleled depth capabilities which will surprise experienced and new prospectors alike. If the target appears to be buried deeply , it will help to use the following technique: · Use the cross-[...]

Instruction Manual Page 13 8. Maintenance The SD2100v2 is a high quality electronic instrument which is finely engineered and housed in a durable container . T aking care of it is common sense. · It is vitally important to keep all the connectors dry and clean. · DO NOT expose the detector to high temperatures, or leave it in the sun longer than [...]

Page 14 The Minelab SD2100v2 9. T roubleshooting Use the following table to check for problems which you can diagnose: If you need to return your detector to Minelab for service, please supply as many details as possible about the fault. This will enable our service engineers to rectify the fault quickly and efficiently . Return the detector in a c[...]

Instruction Manual Page 15 10 . Specification NOTE: In the interest of product improvement, Minelab reserves the right to make changes to this specification without notice. Length Maximum 1.3m Minimum 1.1m Weight Complete (excl. battery) 2.4kg Configuration Shaftmount Y es T ransmission Multi Period Sensing Ground Rejection Dual Ground Balance Sear[...]

Page 16 The Minelab SD2100v2 1 1 . W arranty There is a two-year parts and labour warranty on the SD2100v2 control box. Refer to your Product W arranty card for details. Search coils are warranted for one year against malfunction. In all instances, refer to your supplier or Minelab for service, either in or out of warranty . NOTE: This warranty is [...]

Instruction Manual Page 17 12. Accessories Figure 9 - Coil Search Patterns 12.1 Search Coils The SD2100v2 is supplied with the 1 1” Double ‘D’ as its st andard coil. Three other coils are available as accessories for use on the SD2100v2 — the 18”, 1 1”, and 8” Monoloop coils. Monoloop coils tend to give slightly stronger or more sensi[...]

Page 18 The Minelab SD2100v2 Each Monoloop coil consists of only one coil of wire and gives a detection pattern similar to a concentric coil. Each Double ‘D’ coil contains two D-shaped coils of wire, which overlap and produce a ‘blade’ like detection pattern (see Figure 9). The following table summarises the characteristics of each coil: Co[...]

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Instruction Manual Page 23 Minelab Service Rep air Form T oday’ s Date: .................................................... Detector Model: ....................................... Serial No.: .............................. Purchased From: .................................................................................... Purchase Date: ........[...]