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

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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

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4.2 Battery and charger
The electronic unit is powered by two external
2900mAh Li-Ion batteries, which gets fully charged
each within 90 minutes. (Please note: Do not exceed
the charging time of 90 minutes). The operating time
of the unit depends on the type and size of the
search coil and type of headphones. It varies
between 4 to 6 hours. The charging process is
indicated by a red glowing LED on the power
adapter. The LED changes to green when the battery
is fully charged. Disconnect the adapter after
charging is finished.
An included inverter allows for charging in the car.
Fig.: 4-4 Power adapter for
electronic unit
Fig.: 4-5 Inverter
Fig.: 4-6 Batterypack incl. wire and clip
The external battery pack is connected to the electronic unit via included
cable. The battery pack can be attached to your belt loop or somewhere
similar.

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5 Android software
There is a tablet computer included in the GOLD SCAN III XS-set for two-dimensional
and three-dimensional evaluation of your measurements which connects wirelessly via
Bluetooth with the electronic unit.
Fig.: 5-1 Tablet computer incl. mount
5.1 Commissioning of tablet computer
Turn on the tablet computer by pressing and holding the left button on the upper
edge.
Unlock the display by swiping across the screen.
Both preinstalled programs are located right on the desktop. Simply start them
by tapping.
The menu of each program is on the right hand side of the screen.
Each program-window has an “info”-button on the lower right hand corner of the
screen which provides you with some information about the current window.
You can leave the prgram by tapping on the “QUIT”-button which is located next
to the “info”-button.
There is a “share”-button in the upper right hand corner of the screen. Tap it to
take a screenshot which can be shared on several platforms.
The tablet computer can be connected to the telescope rod of the universal
probe. To this end there is a mount on the telescope rod, to which the tablet
computer connects and is secured with a half turn. (see following figure)

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Fig.: 5-2 Assembly tablet with telescope rod and mount
5.2 Bluetooth-Connection
To evaluate the measurements of the GPA universal probe on the tablet you need to
connect the electronic unit to the tablet via Bluetooth.
To pair the electronic unit with the tablet computer you need to switch on the
unit and select the universal probe of the “GPA”- search method.
Turn on the tablet and run the program of your choice.
Select “CONNECT” from the menu on the right hand side of the screen.
Select the shown device.
Note: If there is no device shown tap on the button “SCAN FOR BLUETOOTH
DEVICES” (several times if necessary) and select it.
A confirmation pop up with :”CONNECTED” will appear on the tablet computer.
A blue dot will appear on the screen of the electronic unit.
Fig.: 5-3 Successful Bluetooth connection

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5.3 KTS Software
5.3.1 Search with KTS GOLD SCAN III software
Fig.: 5-4 Walking direction for evaluation
Before starting the measurement the area should be divided in equal lanes
Select “MEASURE” in the menu on the right hand side of the screen.
Tap on the “START”-button which will appear on the lower part of the screen and
immediately start walking with the universal probe like shown in the figure above.
During the measuring process the values will appear in different colors on the
screen.
After each lane the measurement will stop automatically. Tap on “START” to
continue. (The number of lanes is selectable. See 5.3.3).
The frequency of the measurements is adjustable. The options “SLOW”,
“NORMAL” and “FAST” appear on the lower hand of the screen.(Selecting
“SLOW” results in a bigger area but lower resolution and vice versa).
For higher accuracy you should walk in a steady pace.
Lane lengths of 5 to 10m are advantageous.
You can pause a measurement anytime with the “STOP”-button. (Continue with
the “START”- button.).
After the measurement is completed the image gets rendered.
The measurement can be saved with the “SAVE”-button. Time and date will be
added automatically after you named the image.
The measurement can be deleted with the “RESET”- button.
Hint: The Bluetooth pairing has failed if there is no “START”- button on the lower part
of the screen . (see 5.2)

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Fig.: 5-5 Active measurement with KTS GOLD SCAN III
5.3.2 Evaluation with KTS GOLD SCAN III
You can switch to VIEW any time by tapping in the menu (even while still
measuring).
Here you see the “CURRENT MEASUREMENT”.
Tap “LOAD” for loading a previously saved measurement.
Fig.: 5-6 3D evaluation of measurements

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You can manage your saved measurements by tapping on “FILES”
Tap on a file to display the options :
o“open file”: display the file in “View”-window.
o“rename file”:gives you the opportunity to change file names.
o“delete file”: to delete a single file.
To delete all files tap the button “DELETE ALL FILES” on the lower left part of
the screen.
Fig.: 5-7 File management
5.3.3 Settings for KTS GPA 3D
The following settings can be adjusted by tapping on “SETTINGS”:
o“Number of lanes”: Changes the number of lanes.
o“Number of measurements”: Number of measurements in one lane.
o“Language”: Selection between German, English and French. (Note: App will
restart after selecting a language).
o“Reset Settings”: Resets the device to factory settings.
o“Developer Settings”: Please do not change the developer settings except for
“Measure-delay”. Here you can change the time between two measurements.
Please note that this option will effect the speed options “SLOW”, “NORMAL”
and “FAST” under “MEASURE”.

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Fig.: 5-8 Settings
5.4 Reinstallation
If you want to reinstall KTS GPA 3D or Visualizer or you want to use a different
Android device, the apk.-files are available on an enclosed flash drive. Just copy the
files from the flash drive to your device and execute them. In order to do that you need
to allow installation of apps from unknown sources. Go to the settings (gear icon in
menu). Scroll down to the “Security” option and tap to open it. “Toggle” the switch of
“Unknown sources”. There is no additional software required. The device is ready for
use.
6 System requirements and license agreements
6.1 System requirements
Both KTS GPA 3D and KTS GPA Visualizer run on devices with at least Android 5.0.
Note: Different display dimension can result in a distorted display.
6.2 License agreements
The KTS program as well as the entire accompanied electronic or printed
documentation is subject to the copyright of KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG. Should
parts of the present license regulations feature alterations or expansions in
comparison to former program versions, they will also apply to prior versions.
The present license regulations become effective on May 1st, 2007.
Through the utilization of the software the user agrees to the present license
regulations. The right of use automatically will expire if the license regulations are
violated.

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6.3 Terms of use
After full payment of the invoice amount the customer is allowed to a not-exclusive
right of usage of the program listed in the bill. This right is restricted to the owner of the
original software. Consequently, the software can be used only on one single
computer system at the same time. All present and future copyrights and/or industrial
protection rights of the provided programs and of all programs derivative from it,
program modules or in this context produced records remain at KTS-Electronic GmbH
& Co. KG.
6.4 Exclusion of liability
Despite carefully conducted tests mistakes cannot be ruled out. No acceptance of
guarantee for the utilization of the program to a certain purpose. Especially no liability
is adopted for consequential damages as well as profit and asset losses, that could
result from the application of the program and the affiliated documentation.
Alterations in prices and modifications of all sorts in software or documentation shall
remain reserved and do not require a separate notification.
7 Warranty
We grant repair work free of charge resulting from production failures originated by
errors and defects 24 months effective from date of purchase.
According to the following conditions we remedy deficiencies free of charge, if they are
evidently based on manufacturing errors or material defects and are reported to us
immediately after assessment of damage within 24 months after delivery to the
ultimate buyer.
Deviation from the intended condition, which are insignificant for the usability and
serviceability of the product (damage due to chemical or electrochemical effects,
damage caused by moisture as well as generally from abnormal operations) are
irrelevant and excluded from the guarantee.
Defective parts will be repaired gratuitous or will be replaced by efficient parts of our
choice. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG reserves the right to exchange a device by an
equal valued replacement unit in case the returned product cannot be required in an
appropriate budget time frame. On-site repairs cannot be demanded. Replaced, resp.
exchanged parts will merge into our property.
The guarantee claim expires in cases of improper handling, gross carelessness or
when repairs, modifications, additionally installed parts or extentions are carried out
from persons which are not authorized on our part to do so.
Guarantee claims will neither effect an extention of the term nor they will implement a
new time limit.
Further requirements, in particular such through extraneous causes resulting damages
are excluded, unless a commitment is not necessarily the case. We therefore are not

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liable for any accidental, indirect or other subsequent damages of any kind, which lead
to limited use, data loss, profit setbacks or operating failures.
7.1 After expiration date
KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG can agree upon a service after expiry of guarantee. In
this case repairing and shipment will be charged.
7.2 Care
Your GOLD SCAN III requires little maintenance, yet there are some items, which you
should consider, in order to receive its best functionality.
Avoid extreme temperatures, since it can be possible that electronic construction
units are damaged thereby.
Protect the electronic housing with a plastic bag in case you should get caught by
rain, fog or dust.
Always keep your equipment clean and dry and wipe off sand and dirt.
7.3 Legal note
Before you start searching please note that monument protection regulations as well
as other legal standards are relevant. KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG assumes no
responsibility for possible legal violations.
In case of doubts we recommend a comprehensive consultation with an attorney or
national monument offices.

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8 Contact
KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG
Kurhessen Straße 1
D-64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf
Germany
Tel: +49 - 6105 - 911150
Fax: +49 - 6105 - 911155
www.kts-electronic.com
email: [e-mail]
Office hours:
Mondays–Thursdays: 9:00 am to 4:30 pm
Fridays: 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
Copyright: KTS-Electronic GmbH & Co. KG, Moerfelden-Walldorf, Germany, 2018.
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