KTS GOLD SCAN III User manual

KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG –GOLD SCAN III
Pulse induction
detector
GOLD SCAN IIII
User’s Manual
KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Germany

KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG –GOLD SCAN III
Table of content
1General guidelines.............................................................................................. 3
1.1 Preface.............................................................................................................. 3
1.2 Important details.............................................................................................. 3
1.3 Scope of delivery ............................................................................................. 4
2Hardware operation............................................................................................ 5
2.1 Assembly of GOLD SCAN III search coils ..................................................... 5
2.1.1 Search coil 35cm ................................................................................................. 5
2.1.2 Search frame 1x1m ............................................................................................. 6
3Electronic unit..................................................................................................... 7
3.1 Setup electronic unit ....................................................................................... 7
3.2 GOLD SCAN III display.................................................................................... 8
4Search methods.................................................................................................. 8
4.1.1 Search with 35cm search coil............................................................................. 8
4.1.2 Search with 1x1m search frame ......................................................................... 9
4.1.3 Search with Cylindrical coil.............................................................................. 10
4.2 Battery and charger....................................................................................... 11
5Android software .............................................................................................. 12
5.1 Commissioning of tablet computer.............................................................. 12
5.2 Bluetooth-Connection ................................................................................... 13
5.3 KTS Software ................................................................................................. 14
5.3.1 Search with KTS GOLD SCAN III software ...................................................... 14
5.3.2 Evaluation with KTS GOLD SCAN III................................................................ 15
5.3.3 Settings for KTS GPA 3D .................................................................................. 16
5.4 Reinstallation ................................................................................................. 17
6System requirements and license agreements.............................................. 17
6.1 System requirements .................................................................................... 17
6.2 License agreements ...................................................................................... 17
6.3 Terms of use .................................................................................................. 18
6.4 Exclusion of liability ...................................................................................... 18
7Warranty ............................................................................................................ 18
7.1 After expiration date...................................................................................... 19
7.2 Care................................................................................................................. 19
7.3 Legal note....................................................................................................... 19
8Contact .............................................................................................................. 20

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1 General guidelines
1.1 Preface
Congratulations on your purchase of one of the most advanced high performance
detectors: the GOLD SCAN III.
The GOLD SCAN III is the new development of KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG. The
device contains the GOLD SCAN III unit and the GOLD SCAN III unit, which is the
successor of GOLD SCAN II, in one housing.
The GOLD SCAN III set contains now a new two-fold demountable 1 meter Super
probe, in which different sensors are built-in. These sensors are selected by pressing
the search depth button. Without the need for an exchange of probes the search
power can be chosen in a range of 10 m to 25 m. Besides the KTS 3D software the
new "GPA Visualizer" software is pre-installed on the tablet computer; this enables
an easy operation without the need for previous knowledge.
Already pre-installed programs and an instruction manual which is furnished with
numerous illustrations and easy to understand will facilitate the assembly, so that
nothing will stand in the way for a practical application. Furthermore there is an
assembly instruction-video available on the tablet and an enclosed flash drive.
This instruction has been developed by KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Any
alterations or duplications are only allowed with written permission of KTS-Electronic
GmbH & Co. KG. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to modify the
instruction with new knowledge at anytime. The new instructions can always be
downloaded gratuitously from our website.
1.2 Important details
Please note:
Stay away from conducting overhead lines
Do not use cell phone during operation
Do not process measurements during thunderstorms
Keep dry
Accurate operation is only guaranteed with a fully charged battery
For operation or charging only use the components enclosed or authorized by KTS
GmbH & Co. KG.

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1.3 Scope of delivery
Hardware:
GOLD SCAN III electronics unit with Bluetooth®
Search coil with 35cm (13,7"), incl. two-part carbon telescopbar
Cylindrical (waterproof) 5x20cm with 10m cable
New 1x1m searchframe with cable in pipe, 8-fold dismountable (including
backpack)
Tablet Computer with Android operating system and KTS-software
Li-Ion Battery pack (cable included) for 4-8 hours operation
Quick charger (2800mAh) incl. 110 Volt adapter
Power inverter with car charger
Solid hard-top case for electronics and Tablet
Software:
Newly developed KTS GOLD SCAN III
USB stick with software for processing data on other computers
Service:
English, German, French or Spanish user's manual.
Assembly instruction-video
2 years manufacturer's warranty for the entire scope of delivery (incl.
hardware and software)
Abb.: 1-1 Complete GOLD SCAN III-Set

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2 Hardware operation
2.1 Assembly of GOLD SCAN III search coils
2.1.1 Search coil 35cm
The search coil is already connected to the telescope rod.
Screw the telescope rod to armrest.
Connect the electronic unit to the armrest (display facing up) and fasten it with
the adjusting screw.
Plug the search coil in to the “Pulse”-socket of the electronic unit.
Fig.: 2-1 35cm search coil with armrest

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2.1.2 Search frame 1x1m
Plug the pipes together. Mind the yellow markings, which should all face in the
same direction.
While plugging together the last two pieces there will be a 10-15cm slack of
cable which runs through the pipe. Fold the cable and place it into the pipe like
shown in the figures.
Plug the search frame in to the “Pulse”-socket of the electronic unit.
Fig.: 2-2 Search frame (unpluggged)
Fig.: 2-3 Folded cable
Fig.: 2-4 Placed cable

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3 Electronic unit
The newly developed compact housing has a new design and impresses with it’s
simple handling.
The GOLD SCAN III is a measuring device, which can measure alterations of ground
anomalies caused by metal objects, soil structure or excavations and can
discriminate from normal ground magnetism. Correct results strongly depend on
ground type and measuring method. Areas to be measured should not have electric
fields (like high voltage cables or earth wires) or strong mineralised or wet grounds
because they influence the measurement. The dryer the soil, the more precise the
results.
Fig.: 3-1 Elektronic unit
3.1 Setup electronic unit
After switching the unit on via On-/Off-button the language selecting screen will
appear.
The next display is the search process display, whiich is activ during your
search with the GOLD SCAN III.
Fig.: 3-2 Language selection
Fig.: 3-3 Search process display

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3.2 GOLD SCAN III display
The Goldscan display has four different indications for the detectable metals
which will be displayed with different colors and ID-number on the screen.
Frequency and volume of the signal sound are variable.
The “Reset”-button is for an automatic zero balance.
The “back”-button leads you back to the search method selecting screen.
The battery status will be shown in the lower left corner of the display.
If you tick the “auto”-box a reset will be performed automatically after each
detection.
Fig.: 3-4 GOLD SCAN III display
4 Search methods
Please note:
Avoid extreme wetness and high humidity.Accurate operation is only
guaranteed with a fully charged battery
Stay away from conducting overhead lines
Do not use cell phone during operation
Do not process measurements during thunderstorms
For operation or charging only use the components enclosed or authorized by
KTS GmbH & Co. KG.
4.1.1 Search with 35cm search coil
Switching the electronic unit on via On-/Off-button.
Select your language.
Hold the search coil to the ground and press the Reset-button for a brief
moment. You herewith attain a zero balance, which is necessary for a trouble-
free search.
During zero balance make sure that there are no metallic objects near the
search coil. This could cause a wrong adjustment of the metal detector and
produce unwanted indicator effects.
Repeat the zero balance process after soil-changes like a dig up or after you
changed location.
In the beginning please set the frequency to the lowest level. The volume
should be set hearable with the help of the Audio control. Generally we

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recommend to start with the lowest frequency adjustment to acquaint yourself
with the handling of the device. With advancing experience it is expedient, to
increase the frequency gradually, what will have a positive effect on the search
performance.
It is recommendable to keep the search coil parallel to the ground while
searching.
It takes some experience to interpret the sounds correctly. The sound becomes
more intense the bigger the object or the closer to the surface the object is.
Fig.: 4-1 Complete 35cm search coil
4.1.2 Search with 1x1m search frame
Switching on the electronic unit via On-/Off-button.
Select your language.
Select “GOLD SCAN III” as search method.
Perform a zero balance like in 4.1.1
Frame can be carried by either one or two persons.
The search frame is primarily used for the deep sounding after medium sized and
large metal objects. The frame is indispensable for the search in larger areas.
It is recommendable to keep the search coil parallel and close to the ground while
searching.
Small scrap iron parts will automatically be filtered.
Set frequency like in 4.1.1.

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Fig.: 4-2 Complete search frame
4.1.3 Search with Cylindrical coil
Switching on the electronic unit via On-
/Off-button.
Select your language
Select „GOLDSCANIII“ as searchmethod
Perform a zero balance like in 4.1.1.
If you are using the 5x20cm cylindrical coil
in boreholes or rock crevices, please
ensure that the coil is hanging freely and
doesnt touch the ground. The cable should
not have slack.
Set frequency like in 4.1.1.
Fig.: 4-3 cylindrical coil