XP Metal Detectors ADX150 Wireless Ready User manual

Contents pages
Introduction .......................................................2
Description.........................................................4
Assembly............................................................5
Alkaline Batteries, Battery Life,
Battery Low Alert ..............................................7
Controls..............................................................9
Detecting Techniques .................................... 10
Care Instructions .............................................11
Trouble shooting problems .............................12
Advice to detectorists .................................... 13
Specifications ..................................................14
XP Accessories................................................15
Warranty conditions ........................................17

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INTRODUCTION
CONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING AN XP METAL DETECTOR AND WELCOME
TO THE WORLD OF RESEARCH AND EXPLORATION!
You have invested in a high tech detector with extreme performance, designed and
developed in France. Therefore, you are taking part in the development of the
research in the field of metal detecting undertaken by our company, we thank you
for that.
Our metal detectors are a clever combination of analog/digital
technology and benefits from the latest advances in the field. Our
knowledge of that technology has led us to include a microprocessor,
analysing discrimination signals. This microprocessor, faster for
discrimination signal analysis, gives our detectors an increased power
and stability, as well as a better rejection of unwanted targets. The
simplicity of the discrimination adjustment will allow you to adjust it to
the ground you wish to detect. Our high sensitivity "double D" search
coils, provide very good ground penetration.
The ADX150 functions were simplified to the maximum in order to give
to the beginners an easy access and a great ease of use, while profiting
from optimal performances.
Up graded from the ADX100, ADX150 have now our XP wireless
headphone transmitter (channel 1) already built into its circuit board.
Then you can decide at any moment to get one of our optional wireless
headphone WS2 or WS3.
You will appreciate the sturdiness and the manufacturing quality of our
equipment. Because a metal detector is generally used in extreme
conditions, we have given full attention to the most sensitive parts.
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INTRODUCTION
ADX150 is been developed and manufactured with quality components
and material, thus ensuring your XP detector a maximum useful life.
xConnector XP : designed to resist movement failures, moulded,
completely waterproof,
xVery resistant Cable, double electromagnetic shield, designed to
resist movement failures.
xRobust, waterproof and lightened search coil. ADX150 is fitted
with a new DD 9” (22.5cm) carbon fibre search head with a more
robust coil cover.
xVery resistant polypropylene armrest,
xTelescopic stem, stored away instantly and easier handled
xFibreglass lower stem.
Before using your detector for the first time, we recommend
that you read this instruction manual carefully in order to
make full use of its abilities.
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DESCRIPTION
1 – Full telescopic stem, includes a fibreglass impregnated lower
stem.
2 – Robust, waterproof search coil. Diam.9” (22.5 cm), provided
with coil cover.
3 - ABS electronics box
4 – Specific XP connector, Waterproof.
5 – Hipmount bag
6 – Coil fixing system
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ASSEMBLY
The assembly of your detector will only take you
a few seconds.
Put the shaft together as shown on the diagram.
xPut the rubber washers on the side
of the fibreglass tube (1).
xInsert the fibreglass tube on the
search head (2).
xInsert the new coil fixing parts as shown
xon the diagram and screw (3).
The electronic box of your detector can be positioned in 2 different ways:
Option 1 : Under the armrest To fix it, insert the 2 wings of
the armrest in the slides of the
electronic control unit, as
indicated on
the diagram.
Once the control box in place
under the armrest, wind the cable around the telescopic shaft as
indicated on the photo.
Use the 2 pieces of Velcro® (A and B) to keep the cable in a spiral
position.
Insert now the
connector
(female) in its
panel connector
(male), screw it,
the connector is
now watertight.
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ASSEMBLY
To hold the cable along the telescopic stem you can use
Velcro® strip as shown on the photo below(C & D).
Option 2 : Electronic box hipmounted
Insert the control box into the hipmount bag.
Then insert the connector (female) in its panel
connector (male) and screw it.
LRemoval of control box
To remove the control box from the armrest,
proceed as indicated below.
Put your hands around the control box and press
slightly
with your thumbs on the side of the armrest (1).
Whilst you keep the pressure on, slip the armrest
off, and remove completely the control box from
the armrest (2).
The hipmount bag provided with your detector can allow you to
protect your detector from rain when the electronic box is fixed on
the armrest.
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ALKALINE OR
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY, BATTERY
LIFE, BATTERY LOW
ALERT
ALKALINE BATTERIES _________________________
ADX150 is powered with 12 volts from 8 AA
Alkaline batteries using 2 batteries holders, 4
batteries each.
Pay close attention to the battery ± polarity
before inserting the batteries holders in the
electronic box.
The metal rivets (3) of the batteries holder
must be on the right. Screw the nuts 1 and 2 to close the batteries lid.
In the event of nonprolonged use, remove the alkaline batteries from
the detector.
BATTERIES ________________________________________
To power your detector you can use rechargeable battery.
The insertion of the rechargeable battery is similar to the Alkaline
batteries.
Recharging the batteries can be done in a very simple way:
Always turn off the detector before recharging batteries. Remove
the search coil connector of the electronic box and insert the
charger instead. 12 to 18 hours are necessary to have a full
recharge.
Avoid leaving the batteries recharging for more than 20
hours.
WARNING! Before inserting your charger, check that you are not
recharging Alkaline batteries.
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ALKALINE OR
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY, BATTERY
LIFE, BATTERY LOW
ALERT
BATTERY LIFE ____________________________________
Alkaline batteries about 50 hours with headphones.
Batteries NiMh 2300 mA about 40 hours with headphones.
BATTERY LOW ALERT __________________________
When the alkaline batteries’ voltage is too low, the detection "beep" of
a metallic target radically changes, it becomes more high pitched.
From then, you only have a few detecting hours left, depending on the
batteries you are using. This has the advantage of warning you in plenty
of time about the low condition of the batteries without hindering you
whilst searching.
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CONTROLS
START I/O, SENSITIVITY _____________
Turn the machine on with the SENSITIVITY I/O control.
You will hear some quick "beeps" which will tell you
that the detector is correctly operating.
Then you can detect.
Avoid testing your detector inside your house or in shops
because you can encounter a lot of metallic and
electromagnetic pollution (reinforced concrete,
metallic girder and fluorescent lights).
The control also enables you to adjust the sensitivity of your detector.
The sensitivity level determines the depth of detection and the stability
of your machine. It can be adjusted to suit the environment so as not to
be plagued with false signals.
DISCRIMINATION ________________________________
Discrimination allows you to mask some type of metal
targets. While turning the control, you can choose your
level of discrimination according to your needs.
Switched to All Metal position, discrimination control is
deactivated, your detector pick up all the targets,
ferrous or not-ferrous. This position will enable you to better locate the
ferrous targets.
From level 1, you start to discriminate the ferrous targets.
Between level 6 and 10, you can for example reject the small aluminium
foil.
Set low levels of discrimination, which will enable you to find small
targets more easily.
Before the first use of your detector, familiarise with metal test targets
(Ferrous / Non-Ferrous).
A non-ferrous target will produce a deep, full sound which can be repeated
at the same spot with each sweep. Most of the ferrous targets will be silent
or might produce a choppy sound (short “pops” or “clicks”) which can be
easily recognised.
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DETECTING
TECHNIQUES
ADX150 is a motion detector, which means that a target detection can
be carried out only when the search coil is moving.
When you detect an area, it is important to sweep with the head as
close as possible to the ground with wide movements, but not making
contact with the ground.
Keep the head parallel to the ground following the relief as much as
possible.
To pinpoint a target, use quick crossed sweeps,
with the coil over the target taking note of where the strongest audio
signal is received.
The exact location of the target is under the centre line of the search
coil from front to back and can then be determined by ‘x ing’.
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CARE
INSTRUCTIONS
Our detectors are designed to be as robust as possible, however, like any
electronic precision instrument, they require some care.
The XP search coil cable has been designed so as to resist long term
movement. However you should take some precautions and prolong the
life of your detector :
Öto remove the connector from the control box, it is important never to pull
the cable but the connector.
ÖIt is important to leave enough slack at the bottom of the cable near the
coil to allow for adjusting the coil angle without placing strain on the coil.
ÖIt is important not to replace the Velcro with tape as this will centre the
movement on one single part of the cable.
Öwhen the box is hipmounted, put it on your side or on your back in order
not to fold the cable of the connector when you lean forward. (Diagram 1)
Öwhen the box is hipmounted, to prevent strain on cable and connector,
you should slide the cable through the hipmount bag belt strap. Diagram 2
diagram 2
diagram 1
Not adhering to these precautions will lead to long term damage
of the cable and void the warranty due to user negligence.
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In the event of nonprolonged use, remove the alkaline
batteries from the detector.
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Do not expose your detector to high temperatures.
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TROUBLE SHOOTING
PROBLEMS
TROUBLE
CAUSES
SOLUTIONS
The sound changes its
tone, it becomes more
high pitched when
encountering metallic
targets .
Low batteries.
Change the batteries .
Polarity of the batteries is
wrong
Check if you have correctly
inserted the batteries in each
pack. One battery might be
in the wrong position.
You can't switch on your
detector.
Batteries are badly inserted or
upside down.
Check the way the batteries
have been inserted in the 2
batteries holder (refer to
chapter IV)
A 6.35 plug converter is
inserted in the headphone
plug.
Remove it.
The loudspeaker is defective.
Plug in headphones to check.
You notice excessive false
signals without reason
The sensitivity is too high
Lower it.
Your headphone cable is
defective.
Change the headphones.
You are passing through an
area with a lot of interference
(high voltage cable, electrical
transformer, electric fence).
Lower the SENSITIVITY or get
away from this area.
You are close to other metal
detectors.
Move away or lower the
SENSITIVITY.
If the problem persists, contact your retailer for advice.
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ADVICE TO
DETECTORISTS
Detecting is an activity, which like other leisure activities
requires some guiding principles. These few recommendations
will allow you to fully enjoy it while respecting laws,
environment and other people.
xEnquire about and abide by the laws in force of the country or
the state before searching. It is of your responsibility to know
them and to abide by them.
xAlways ask the permission of the land owners where you want to
search.
xHave regard for the natural environment in which you are
searching.
xDon’t forget to backfill all holes you dig.
Avoid detecting in zones where battles took place
during the wars. Report any suspect object you might
discover to the authorities.
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SPECIFICATIONS
BATTERIES
8 AA Alkaline batteries.
Rechargeable batteries NiMh 2300 mA can be used instead of Alkaline
batteries.
ELECTRONIC BOX
ABS electronic box. It can be worn under the armrest or hip-mounted.
SEARCH COIL
Wide scan (Double D), Diameter : 9” (22.5 cm), provided with coil
cover. Cable length : 2.35 m
SHAFT
Full telescopic stem, provided with fibreglass lower stem. This telescopic
stem can be stored away instantly and easier handled
LOUDSPEAKER
28 mm, 8 ohms, Weather resistant
HEADPHONES
Jack 6.35 stereo. Backphone with audio level adjust provided.
FREQUENCY
4600 HZ
WEIGHT
Box ............................................................................ 340 gr
Head with cable ............................................................. 480 gr
Head + shaft + control box................................................1450 gr
Full package ................................................................2200 gr
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Hipmount bag. It can be used to protect
electronic box from rain fix
ed
on armrest
or hipmounted.
XP ACCESSORIES
FX-02 Headphones :
xAudio level adjust
xImpedance and sound adapted to our detectors
x6.35 jack adaptator
xFoldable in 3 parts
xOptional protection box
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Elliptical Search coil
5” x 10”
(11/24cm)
provided with coil cover
Search coil DD High
Energy 11”
(27 cm)
provided with coil cover
Standard Search coil DD 9”
(22.5 cm)
provided with coil cover
Search coil DD 18”x15”-
45x38 cm
Concentric search coil 10”x8”
-
25*21 cm
provided with coil cover
Search coil DD 14”x11”-
30x36
cm
Provided with coil cover

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XP ACCESSORIES
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WS2 and WS3 specifications
92 selectable channels.
9Digital sound transmission by microprocessor
9The radio transmitter is directly integrated into all our detectors' circuit boards.
9Miniaturised electronics
9Headphone built in edge extra flat rechargeable Lithium battery (7g)
9battery life : 50 hours
9Fast Lithium charger: full charge in 2 hours.
9Charge monitoring system and full charge LED
9Adjustable/Memorizable volume
WS2 specifications only
9Removable earpiece
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Compact and lightweight, the headphone weighs less than 70g, battery included
Wireless Headphone WS2
2 Channels
Specially designed for XP Metal
Detectors.
Batteries charger
XP transport bag
Wireless Headphone WS3
Specially designed for XP Metal
Detectors.

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WARRANTY
CONDITIONS
ADX150 – 5 YEARS LIMITED WARRANTY
XPLORER ensures a contractual warranty from the date of purchase:
x5 years on the electronic box, the search coil, detector shaft and its
components (armrest, twist lock…) and on the battery charger.
This warranty does not cover:
xBreakage caused by falls, impacts or accidental damage
xDamage caused by abnormal use or resulting from non-compliance
with the conditions of use stipulated in the device’s instructions
xAlteration of the electronic circuit by any unauthorized person.
xUsing without coil cover, or using defective coil cover
xCorrosion of electronic circuits, due to water ingress
xBreakage of cables or wires
Spare parts are not covered by the 5 years warranty:
xParts that are subject to normal wear and tear like: coil cover, coil
bolts & fittings, cases etc… (These parts must be replaced in case of
wear and tear, in such a way that no damage will be caused to the
device).
In the event of any fault or malfunction please contact your XP dealer for
advice, should any part require returning to them or the distributor it must
be accompanied by a note explaining the fault, carriage/shipping cost is the
customer’s responsibility. Proof of Purchase is required to make a claim
under this warranty. If a faulty device has been replaced by a new or
reconditioned one, the warranty will continue from the original purchase
date.
XPLORER reserves the right to change the design or specifications of
its detectors without notice.
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D
Declaration of conformity for E.C
This declaration is the responsibility of manufacturer:
XPLORER Sarl – ZI DE VIC – 8 rue du développement
31320 CASTANET TOLOSAN - France
This certifies that the following designated product is in conformity with EEC
directives 2004/108/CE & 92/31/eec in accordance with standard : EN 55022
And complies with the essential protection requirements of R&TTE Directive
1999/5/EC on the approximation of the law of the Member States relating to the
Radio Spectrum Matters, EMC and Electrical Safety.
Assessment of compliance of the product with the requirements relating to the
essential requirements of the Directive and the unified standard EN301489-3 V,
EN300220-2 V2.1.2 and EN300330.
Disposal of Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment in the European Union and Other
Countries/Regions with Separate Collection
Systems
This symbol on the product or its packaging means that this product must not be
disposed of with your household waste. Instead, it is your responsibility to hand
this over to an applicable collection point for the recycling of electrical and
electronic equipment. This separate collection and recycling will help to conserve
natural resources and prevent potential negative consequences for human health
and the environment, which inappropriate disposal could cause due to the
possible presence of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment.
For more information about where to drop off your electrical and electronic
waste, please contact the shop where you purchased this product.