Garrett SuperScanner User manual

GARRETT SUPERSCANNER
Congratulations, on selecting the Garrett
SuperScanner. The Garrett
SuperScanner is an active hand-held
metal detector designed to find metal
(ferrous, nonferrous and stainless steel)
weapons, contraband or other object
carried on a person or concealed by non
metal object. When used properly, it is
extremely effective in detecting even the
smallest objects.
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COMPONENTS
COMPONENTS / FUNCTION
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Safety
Sling
Power
Switch LED
Alerts
Battery
Cover Earphone/
Recharger Jack
Detection Area
(Top and Bottom)
Interference
Elimination Button
Audio
Threshold Adjust

Power Switch - To turn the detector on,
set the switch to the ON position. A brief
audio and Red LED alarm will occur, indi-
cating the unit is on. The SuperScanner
is immediately ready for use.
Audio Alert - The speaker provides a
clear audible sound whenever metal is
detected. When using the optional ear-
phone accessory, the audio alert will only
sound through the earphone.
The Audio Alert also indicates battery
condition. When approximately 10% of
battery life remains, the sound when
metal is detected changes from a warble
to a steady tone.
LED Array - When the Power Switch is
turned on, the Green Light will remain
illuminated, as long as the unit is on.
When approximately 10% of battery life
remains, the Amber Alert Light will turn
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on, indicating the battery needs to be
replaced or recharged. Approximately
one (1) hour of operational time remains
when the amber LED is initially activated.
Whenever metal is detected the Red
LED Light will illuminate.
Interference Elimination Button - The
detector is factory set for maximum sen-
sitivity to detect the smallest of items.
This high level of sensitivity may produce
alarms when approaching a floor con-
taining rebar. Press and hold this button
to decrease sensitivity to a level that
does not respond to the rebar. Release
button and detector returns to normal
sensitivity.
Earphone/Recharger Jack - An ear-
phone is available (see Accessories) for
"silent" operation or for use in noisy envi-
ronments. The rechargeable NiMH bat-
tery is also recharged through this jack.
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Do not attempt to recharge the conven-
tional batteries. Attempting this will dam-
age the detector. (See Accessories for
Rechargeable Battery Kit.)
Safety Sling - Used to assist the opera-
tor in convenient handling of the
SuperScanner.
Battery Cover - Remains securely in
place at all times but can be easily
opened for changing the battery with no
tools required.
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Turn the detector on by setting the
Power Switch to the ON position. The
Green Alert Light will illuminate and the
Audio Alert will sound to indicate the unit
has been turned ON. The Green Alert
Light will remain on until the unit is
turned OFF.
When the SuperScanner is operating, it
will detect metal only while it is in motion.
Move the instrument within approximate-
ly two inches from the person (object)
being inspected. Sound will increase
sharply and the Red Alert Light will illumi-
nate whenever metal is detected adja-
cent to the Scan Area. Operation is com-
pletely automatic. All conductive metals
will be detected including ferrous, non-
ferrous and stainless steel.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Model Number:
1165180
Audio Frequency
2 kHz, Warbled
Dimensions:
Length: 16.5"
(42cm)
Width: 3.25" (8.3cm)
Thickness: 1.62" (4.13cm)
Weight: 17.6oz (499g)
Voltage: 6.8 to
10 Vdc
Current: 5 mA.
typical
Battery:
Standard 9V (Eveready No. 216 or
equivalent) or 7.2V Nickel Metal Hydride
(NiMH) (rechargeable)
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Environmental:
Operating Temperatures:
-35°F (-37°C) to 158°F (70°C)
Humidity:
To 95% noncondensing
Environmental Protection:
1EC 60529 classification IP54
Note:
Do not affix metallic labels (or any mate-
rial that might cause the detector to
alarm) to the detection area of the
SuperScanner. Doing so might cause an
imbalance within the detection field and
thereby reduce scanning effectiveness.
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SERVICE INFORMATION
Battery Replacement
Slide back the battery cover (do not
attempt to remove it), tilt the detector and
battery will slip out. Replace with fresh
battery. Because the battery cover will
not slide back if the battery is inserted
improperly, never force the cover. When
the SuperScanner is to be stored more
than 30 days, remove the battery.
Threshold Adjustment - Turn on the
SuperScanner. Roll back the grip cover
just below the nameplate. Insert a small
flat blade screwdriver in the exposed
hole and turn slightly to adjust. Sound
should be barely silent when the detector
is tuned on but not detecting metal.
Maximum sensitivity is achieved when
threshold is set just below audible level.
A decrease in sensitivity can be achieved
by further rotation.
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