KTS GOLD SCAN 3D User manual

GOLD SCAN
USERS MANUAL
KTS - 3D Online
KTS - Electronic
Germany
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Table of contents
1 General hints..................................................................................................................4
1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Delivery contents.................................................................................................................4
1.3 Assembling...........................................................................................................................4
2 Electronic unit...............................................................................................................5
2.1 The ront..............................................................................................................................5
2.2 The back...............................................................................................................................6
3 Progress o search.........................................................................................................7
3.1 Principle (important).........................................................................................................7
3.2 The usage o coils.................................................................................................................7
3.2.1 The 45 cm searchcoil.....................................................................................................7
3.2.2 The 1 x 1 m Coil (searchframe)......................................................................................8
3.2.3 General hints to the usage...............................................................................................8
3.3 Precise localisation o metalobjects...................................................................................9
3.4 Hints to the search...............................................................................................................9
3.5 Important hints to the RESET-button............................................................................10
3.6 The search process............................................................................................................10
3.7 Error signals......................................................................................................................11
4 General hints................................................................................................................12
4.1 Search coil choice..............................................................................................................12
4.1.1 45 cm coil.....................................................................................................................12
4.1.2 Cylin ric coil................................................................................................................12
4.1.3 1 x 1 m PVC searchframe.............................................................................................12
4.2 Accumulator and charger................................................................................................13
4.3 Care....................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Hint.....................................................................................................................................13
4.5 Locationdepth GOLD SCAN...........................................................................................13
5 Technical data..............................................................................................................14
5.1 Electronic unit...................................................................................................................14
5.2 1 x 1 m coil.........................................................................................................................14
5.3 Computer condition..........................................................................................................14
6 Computer- and programstart....................................................................................14
6.1 So tware.............................................................................................................................14
6.1.1 Installing the software...................................................................................................14
6.1.2 Install of virtual Com-Ports ( IMPORTANT ).............................................................14
6.1.3 Port-setup at the computer ( Important ).......................................................................16
6.1.4 Programstart..................................................................................................................21
6.2 Com-Port setup in program.............................................................................................21
6.3 So twarein ormation.........................................................................................................22
7 Driver install (a ter reinstalling o Windows)..........................................................23
7.1 The search process............................................................................................................23
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7.1.1 Start-button...................................................................................................................23
7.1.2 Saving the measurement...............................................................................................23
7.1.3 Tranferring the measurement........................................................................................23
7.2 Systemrequirements..........................................................................................................24
7.3 Licence agreement.............................................................................................................24
7.4 Utilisation clauses..............................................................................................................24
7.5 Disclaimer o liability........................................................................................................24
8 Program operations....................................................................................................25
8.1 Main-window.....................................................................................................................25
8.2 Toolbar...............................................................................................................................25
8.2.1 File-menu......................................................................................................................25
8.2.2 Speech...........................................................................................................................25
8.2.3 Info................................................................................................................................25
8.3 Adjustment range..............................................................................................................26
8.3.1 Serial interface..............................................................................................................26
8.3.2 Spee .............................................................................................................................26
8.3.3 Orientation....................................................................................................................26
8.3.4 Start / Stop....................................................................................................................26
8.3.5 Au io output.................................................................................................................27
8.3.6 Scaling..........................................................................................................................27
8.4 Presentation.......................................................................................................................27
9 Warranty......................................................................................................................28
9.1 In period o warranty.......................................................................................................28
9.2 Out period o warranty.....................................................................................................28
10 Contact.........................................................................................................................28
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1General ints
1.1 Introduction
Dear customer,
we congratulate you on your purchase of gold scan. The GOLD SCAN is a high tech
product from the company TS-Electronic. After years of production and
development of various metal detectors, we present you the first metal detector,
which you can directly connect to a PC, to analyze more details of your metal
findings. This informations are very important for gold and treasure hunters,
archaeologists and industry cause finally lost treasures can be recovered.
We pleading you to read this manual carefully, to avoid any errors.
We wish you much success with your new GOLD SCAN, and we are available for
you, if you have more questions.
Your TS-Electronic Team
1.2 D elivery contents
-GOLD SCAN electronic unit
-USB-Stick with preinstalled software and digital users manual
-45 cm search coil
-Cylindric coil
-1x1 m searchframe
-USB-cabel
-leatherbag
-light Stereo-headphone
-Fast-charger
-Carrying case
-English users manual
1.3 Assembling
Compared with other devices, the assembly of your GOLD SCAN is very simple. Only
2 cables must be connected: USB cable and coil cable. And your unit is already
operational.
First, connect the GOLD SCAN electronics unit to the PC through the USB cable,
then connect the coil cable on the back side with the electronics.
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Important explanation:
The GOLD SCAN is a metaldetector with a connection to a PC with TS-Online-
Software. First you should use this device as a metaldetector, therefor read the
following users manual carefully. Use your GOLD SCAN as a metaldetector, search
and identify your findings on your display (metalclass), then mark the place of
discovery. Later you can scan the marked place of discovery more exact by using
your laptop with your TS-Online software. The use of laptops and the respective
settings will be explained in the last section.
First the exactly explanation of your device.
2Electronic unit
2.1 T e front
The electronic unit is in a stable, quality housing. On the front are 4 operating
elements and the digital display.
MODE: The MODE knob can be turned to four different positions:
Off: The device is turned off.
Bat (Battery control): In this position, the device is switched on,
simultaneously the battery charge control can be viewed on the display. The
value must be at full battery to approx 160 or more.
MT (All metal searc ): In this position all metals will not be tested on their
conductivity, but all metals will be displayed without discrimination, acoustical
and optical through the value number.
This position has the advantage, that you can detect with highest sensibility,
thereby simultaneously a depth measurement happens, that will displayed
through the value number. As smaller the value number, as deeper lies the
metal object. Also about the value number and the sound you can declare
the form.
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ID (metaldiscrimination): In this position the discriminator will be turned on.
The metal class number of the found metal object will be calculated and
shown on the display. With a little exercise and experience you can declare
the metal class through the shown metal class value. The metal class value
can be between 0-170 depending on the measured metal class.
AUDIO (volume control): With the AUDIO you can regulate the volume.
FREQ. : After the device is switched to the desired position with the MODE knob and
volume was regulated, the frequency should be regulated, that a slow ticking
frequency is perceptible. A fine frequency adjustment is for a stable claytone.
RESET: The RESET button is an automatic zeroing at the push of this button. After
the engage, but before the search starts, the RESET button briefly
must be pushed. After replacing the coil, the RESET button must be pushed
, so that the new coil is set. In addition, the RESET button must be pushed at occur
of a error signal.
LED: In the ID position the conductivity of a metal object will be captured.
Once the ID LED lights and the display value stops at a certain place, the metal class
can be read off. The conductivity value and the ID LED will
as long as shown, until the search coil will be removed from the metal object.
2.2 T e back
Socket for coils and c arger: The connector for the coil is on the left side. The
connector plug of the search coil will be pluged into the socket. Before removing the
plug, the lever must be pushed, then the plug can be pulled out. The connector is
compatible with all GOLD SCAN search coils. The search coil connector is also the
socket for the charger. To recharge the batteries, insert the plug of the charger
simply into the socket of the coil and controll the loading process. The red LED
shows the recharging process. The green LED shows the end of the recharging
process. Charging with the quick charger takes about 3 to 4 hours,
then the charging plug should be removed.
T e connector of t e c arger s ould be removed before any storage.
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Headp one socket: Any commercial headphones with 6.3 mm
jack can be pluged in. If you use the
headphones, the speaker is turned off. A matching, lightweight headphones, is
provided with the device.
3Progress of searc
3.1 Principle (important)
There are two ways of searching:
The scanning of an area
First, you should only search the areal with the metal detector and mark all
possible places of discovery.
The scanning of the place of discovery
Now you can use the software to scan the marked places.
3.2 T e usage of coils
3.2.1 T e 45 cm searc coil
T e Assembling:
1. Push the lower plastic tube into the middle aluminum tube and connect them with
the upper aluminum tube.
2. Now hold the centerpiece, while with your free hand,
adjusting the mounting-screw in clockwise.
3. Wrap the cable of the search coil around the lower pipe and plug the jack into the
proposed connector on the electronic unit. The electronic untit is in an special
coverbag. The plug should be determined by the lower
opening of the bag to be connected.
T e usage:
1. The search coil should be kept about 2 to 5 cm in parallel on the ground level.
2. After switching and regulating the volume and frequency, you should press the
RESET button for balancing the soil.
3. For the soil balance regulatory hold the coil around 5 cm above the ground
(on a metal free position) and press about 3 seconds the RESET button.
With the ground regulatory balance the influence of minerals in the soil will be
neutralised in the search coil, thereby accrue less error signals.
4. Tepeat the ground regulatory balance at various locations, to ensure that the
regulatory is always right accomplished. Especially by change of soil layers, e.g. by
digging out, this process should be repeated.
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3.2.2 T e 1 x 1 m Coil (searc frame)
T e assembling:
The 1x1 m search framework is in 2 different versions available.
1. The search cable is in a PVC pipe (8-fold split). In this
case the pipes must be simply put together and with the two
included hanging belts worn.
2. The search cable is not connected to the pipes. in this case, you should first attach
the PVC pipes to the cable with a tape. The advantage is that this variant is easier to
transport.
T e usage:
The search framework consists of lightweight plastic pipes and 4-meter cable, that
can be in
or on the pipes attached. It is best suited for the search for greater
objects, shall be used in a wide-area suspects, because with the help of 2
people, you get much faster and more convenient to go. Another advantage of
this large coil is the fact that smaller disturbing metal parts do not will appear. The
search coil can be kept between 20-50 cm above the ground. As higher the distance
to the ground, as lesser can small and medium-sized metal parts be notified.
3.2.3 General ints to t e usage
Your GOLD SCAN was designed so that no quickly swing of the search coil
is needed. Just hold down the search probe flat and parallel to the ground, and
you determine your own search speed.
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After turning on the device, press a brief moment the RESET button and regulate the
FREQ. regulator untill a slow ticking signal is hearable. This signal is acoustically
similar to a second hand. With each new setting press the RESET button to set the
zeroing. With the knob AUDIO set the desired volume.
T ere are 2 searc met ods to c oose from:
MT. searc met od:
Thereto set the MODE control to the position MT. This search system, all metals.
With the ALLM. search method you draw more power from your device, but without
metal discrimination.
ID searc met od:
Thereto set the MODE control to the position ID. This search system uses the metal
discrimination. Once the ID -LED lights and a value will be shown in the display.
Ferrous metals will reach a value up to 120; Aluminium up to 40, about 70 copper
and gold reach a value about 160.
3.3 Precise localisation of metalobjects
Your GOLD SCAN works with the pulse induction searching system and is able to
detect, without setting the search coil in motion. With approximating the search coil to
a
metal object, the frequency of the clay/tone is increased. As soon as the search coil
is
exactly over the object, the highest clay/tone is reached.
With this method the exact place of discovery of the object can be located. By the
clay/tone duration the form of the object can be determined. For example, a long
lasting
high clay/tone stands in longitudinal direction for a narrow object, e.g. a pipe. A high
claytone in any direction indicates a circular object.
3.4 Hints to t e searc
Please note that you do not carry metal articles with you during the search process.
This could cause a wrong adjustment when pushing the RESET key and can
produce false indicator effects whilst the search process. In addition this can cause a
wrong discrimination or metal distinction.
During the search, make sure that the clay/tone remains constant, otherwise a wrong
adjustment by magnetic fields may occur. Especially with the search
with the 1 x 1 m coil (search framework) be certain that when an instable clay/tone
appears the RESET key is pressed. This must be accomplished in order to prevent
unwanted interferences by geomagnetism.
Strongly magnetized soils affect large search coils (searchframe) more than small
search coils. In the search with the large coil be certain therefore that the search coil
approx. 15-50 cm (depending upon need) is kept parallel to the soil and if possible
without jerky movements.
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3.5 Important ints to t e RESET-button
The function of the RESET button is very important and should be pressed after each
of the following changes.
1. After every engage of the metaldetector
2. After every change of the mode-function
3. After each exchange of the search coil
4. During the search, if the sound becomes unstable because bad ground conditions
or geomagnetism.
3.6 T e searc process
In the search, and especially before the excavation the following factors should be
minded, to create the search focused and successful.
1. Change in the tone (frequency)
2. Intensity of the sound
3. Duration of the clay
4.The value (digital display)
The change of the clay/tone is the first sign for the detection of a metal object. Before
the excavation, however different factors should be analyzed and the own search
experience to the assistance be pulled.
The more intensively the clay/tone, the more largely or more near lies the metal
object.
While the high search clay/tone rings out, the search coil in the close environment
should induced, around the approximate form of the metal object to determine .
The pointer excursion works in the all metals position exactly the same as the
clay/tone.
Simultaneous observing of clay/tone and pointer excursion leads to the better
analysis
of the find object.
After by the intensity of the clay/tone and by the pointer excursion the size of the
object
was determined and with the simultaneous movement of the search coil the probable
form of the object, can be begun with the conductivity recognition and metal
distinction.
For the identification of the metal object the DISC position should be selected, after
manipulation of the RESET key and the renewed FREQ. attitude hold the search coil
over the soil and observes the announcement.
Your GOLD SCAN have a metal distinction. In addition the inserted microprocessor
computes the conductivity of the metal object and indicates these on the similar
announcement. Your GOLD SCAN were developed in such a way that no swivelling
of the search coil is necessary. This proves during the depth detection as particularly
helpful. For the identification of a metal object a weak clay/tone is not sufficient. So
that the conductivity of the metal can be computed, it requires a signal with high
intensity. As long as the search coil on the located metal object is, the conductance
number is stored and indicated.
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We recommend to locate first with the sensitive search mode ALLM. the finds and
only if a clear acoustic signal to be heard are to the DISC mode to switch.
Hold in addition the search coil on a constant height over the soil and press the
RESET key approx. 2 seconds long. Move the search coil over the located metal
object then again. As far as the acoustic signal achieved its highest intensity, the
DISC light emitting diode will shine and on the announcement the conductivity of the
metal will indicate. Compare the indicated conductivity number with on page 9
indicated the values, in order to determine the kind of metal of your find object.
The indicated values are appoximate values, which can be completed by your own
search experience in your search area. For example a large iron sheet metal of 10 to
10 cm has the value 40, for a gold sheet metal equal in size the value 50 is indicated
and for a silver sheet metal the value 100 will be indicated. In change of form and
size usually in addition, the indicated values change. Your own search experience
will help you to identify your find more exactly.
HINT:
So t at no wrong conductivity values are indicated, it is absolutely necessary
to RESET t e soil balance by using t e RESET button after a mode c ange to
renewed soil balance attitude. Wit manipulation t e RESET key is to be made
certain t erefore t at no metal part is in t e soil.
3.7 Error signals
With the development of your GOLD SCAN special value was put on stability and
failsafe
characteristic, so that during the search if possible few disturbances arise. Despite
the multiplicity of filters and modulators it is unfortunately impossible that certain soil
conditions cause disturbances, which can affect your measured values. Incorrect
signals can occur except by a wrong soil balance attitude by the following effects:
Error signals can except through a false floor balance, appear by the following
effects:
1. Ferric oxide: By magnetic ferric oxide soils the conductance of the located metal
can be falsified.
2. Anomaly effects lead to the fact that large iron metals are indicated as precious
metal.
3. Small articles from bronze than iron are partly indicated, an accuracy of the
measured values is therefore ensured starting from 5 x 5 cm find size.
4. The measured values can be falsified, because in the proximity of the located
metal object other metal parts are.
5. Strongly magnetic perturbative fields within the living range and in the proximity of
ground cables can do special with use of the large search coil the measured
values to affect.
6. In the proximity lying radio transmitter, often lead to disturbances, during the
search.
7. Strongly magnetic fields, particularly in the proximity of high voltage masts, can
cause disturbances.
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4General ints
4.1 Searc coil c oice
To your GOLD SCAN, there are several search coils, each responsible for certain
applications are suitable.
4.1.1 45 cm coil
For the search for medium sized and large metal
objects the 45 cm coil is in the best
way suitable, besides it offers the advantage of the
brisker search.
4.1.2 Cylindric coil
The cylindric coil is suitable by its dimensions of 5
x 20 cm special for the search in close areas. The
probe is supplied alternatively with 5 or 10 meters
of cables.
4.1.3 1 x 1 m PVC searc frame
The provided 4 m special cables are fastened
alternatively in or to that 1 x 1 m PVC frame.
The search frame is usually used for the depth
sounding after medium sized and large metal
objects. Indispensably for the search for large
metal parts in larger areas. Besides small
scrap iron parts become automatically filtered.
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4.2 Accumulator and c arger
The strong pulse achievement are
supplied by inserted 2000 mA NIMH
accu, which can be loaded with the
high-speed battery charger within 3 - 4
hours fully. With a normal battery
charger the loading procedure
amounts to approx. 12 hours. The
actual working time amounts to,
depending upon coil size and use of headphones approx. 8-12 hours.
The loading procedure is indicated by the red light emitting diode and the end of the
loading procedure by the green light emitting diode. After each loading procedure the
lead for the battery charger should be removed. An additionally available mobile part,
makes a loading of the accus in the car possible.
4.3 Care
Your GOLD SCAN does not need much care, yet there are some points, which
should consider you, to receive in order its optimal ready status. Avoid extreme
temperatures, since it is not to be excluded that electronic construction units are
damaged thereby. Invert a plastic bag over the electronics housing, as soon as you
come into rains, nebulas or dust. Always hold your equipment clean and dry and
wipe off sand and dirt.
4.4 Hint
Metal detectors produce magnetic fields in t e searc coil and can in t e closer
environment of certain industrial plants or electronic devices, w ic produce a
strong magnetic field in ig er frequency ranges (starting from 100 MH), for
disturbances cause. Your equipment is adjustable under t ese circumstances
functionally, owever no more in air so t at a quiet sound becomes audible.
4.5 Locationdept GOLD SCAN
45 cm coil maximum search capacity 270 cm
1 x 1 m coil maximum search capacity till 500 cm
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5Tec nical data
5.1 Electronic unit
Dimensions ca.: 18 x 22 x 7 cm
Weight: 1450 g (incl. leatherbag with carryingbelt)
Power supply: integrated NIMH Accu 12 Volt / 2500 mA
Operating time: ca. 10 hours operation
Loading time: maximal 3-4 hours
car-echarger: external car-recharger (connection on
cigarette lighter)
5.2 1 x 1 m coil
Dimensions: 8-fold fragmented, incl. transportbag, ca. 60 cm length
Weight: Total weight incl. transportbag ca. 1,2 kg
5.3 Computer condition
You can connect your GOLD SCAN to any PC or Laptop with the following
conditions:
The software works with Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP or Vista. As minimum
requirements for the meaningful operation, the PC should have following equipment:
Processor with a clock frequency from 1000 MHz or more
Hard drive with about 10 .. 20 MB free space
Graphics card with a minimum resolution of 800 x 600 points
USB interface to connect the external measuring hardware
You need no extra special computer. You can use your own PC or Laptop for this
device.
6Computer- and programstart
6.1 Software
6.1.1 Installing t e software
Please copy the software from the USB-stick on your Laptop or PC
6.1.2 Install of virtual Com-Ports ( IMPORTANT )
Connect the device and the USB-stick with your computer
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At the first use of GOLD SCAN, the automatic driver installations will start.
Here select "software list or specific location". And now click Next.
VISTA: please use the automatic driverinstallation.
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Choose now "The source also browse“ and click, and find the path. Open the USB-
Stick and select the following path:
\USB-Stick-Gold Scan-für unden!!\Virtueller USB-Treiber
When you click Next, the driver is installed. This installation menu opens a second
time Repeat installation for the second driver.
6.1.3 Port-setup at t e computer ( Important )
Befor you can set the right COM-port, you should first find out, what COM-port
number is set, because the used COM-port may set between 1-8.
- Open the system control
You find the system contol in the windows start-menu under Start / system
control.
- Open system
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−click hardware category
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−Open Device manager
- Open COM-Port
Please right-click on the USB-port and select properties. If you only want to
know what COM-port is current, look behind "USB-serial-port" in brackets.
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–Open tab Port Settings
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–Open Advanced
In this marked field, you can choose the COM-port you want. Note, however
only use COM-ports between 1-8, because you can only chooce those in the
programm.
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