Pinpointing Techniques - Garrett ATX Owner's Manual

PINPOINTING TECHNIQUES

Accurate pinpointing of a target enables you to recover it quickly while also
digging the smallest hole possible� Several pinpointing techniques will be
offered below; use what works best for you�
To utilize the Pinpoint button:
• Place the searchcoil on or near the ground, to the side of the target's
suspected location�
• Press and hold the PINPOINT button (see illustration on p. 23) and
wait for the single beep�
• Continue holding the PINPOINT button and sweep the searchcoil over
the target area while maintaining the same fixed height above the
ground�
• Sweep the coil side-to-side and front-to-back in a crosshair pattern to
locate the peak signal, as indicated by the strongest audio and
maximum number of LEDs�
• The center of the target should be directly beneath the center of the
searchcoil�
To locate a target without the PINPOINT button, sweep the coil side-
to-side and front-to-back in a cross-hair pattern over the target area while
listening for the peak signal� In Motion Mode, it is important to keep the
searchcoil in motion (i�e� wiggling back and forth) to pinpoint the peak signal
area�
In Non-Motion Mode, static pinpointing is possible without the use of
the PINPOINT button� Simply utilize the same front-to-back and side-to-side
scans over the target area until your coil is over the peak signal, as indicated
by the strongest audio and maximum number of LEDs�
Note: For best pinpointing results, maintain a constant coil height above
the ground and ensure the detector is properly ground balanced� It
is recommended to practice pinpointing in a test plot�
22 Garrett Metal Detectors
Sweep the searchcoil side-to-side and front-to-back to locate the peak signal
at the center of the coil.
Three red LEDs to the far
right indicates maximum
target signal strength.
Press and hold the
PINPOINT button to
locate the peak signal.
Indicates
pinpointing
center of the
10"x12" DD
searchcoil�
ATX ™ 23