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  • Page 1 The Minelab SD2200v2 MINELAB...
  • Page 2 MINELAB ELECTRONICS LIMITED RIGHTS TECHNICAL DATA, OR RESTRICTED RIGHTS DATA, OR BOTH. © Minelab Electronics Pty Limited This work is copyright. Apart from any use as permitted under the Copyright Act 1968, no part may be reproduced by any process...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Page 2 The Minelab SD2200v2 The Minelab SD2200v2 Instruction Manual Contents Page No. Introduction ....................3 List of Parts ....................5 Unpacking and Assembly ................6 Control Box ....................8 Rear Panel Controls ................ 8 Front Panel Controls ..............10 Operation ....................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    Included into the circuitry of the SD2200v2 are memory chips. These allow the detector to remember the last ground balance and tune settings when switched off. These memory functions also assist in the accurate discrimination of ferrous targets in highly mineralised soil plus assist the audio booster built into the machine.
  • Page 5 Instruction Manual Page 5 Figure 1 - SD2200v2 Parts List...

  • Page 6: List Of Parts

    Page 6 The Minelab SD2200v2 List of Parts The SD2200v2 is packed in a single box containing the detector and an 11” Double ‘D’ coil. The following parts are included (see figure 1): Part Item Number 11” Double ‘D’ Coil with Skidplate 2021-0011 11”...

  • Page 7: Unpacking And Assembly

    DO NOT over tighten as the coil housing may be damaged. h) Adjust the shaft length and coil angle for a comfortable position. Minelab recommends that the shaft length be set to give a comfortable sweep length of approximately 2 metres (see section 7 for more details on detecting techniques).
  • Page 8 The bungy cord (18) can be attached to the knuckle on the shaft to take some of the weight when prospecting. An adjustable hand strap on the handle allows you to relax and flex your fingers without putting the detector down. Figure 2 - SD2200v2 Battery Assembly...

  • Page 9: Control Box

    Ch1 and is not recommended. 4.1.3 Threshold The Threshold is used to adjust the loudness of background sound. Minelab recommends a soft audible headphone signal which is comfortable to listen to for extended periods. 4.1.4...
  • Page 10 Page 2 The Minelab SD2200v2 4.1.5 Tune The Tune control is used to lower the effects of electromagnetic interference from sources such as power lines, radio transmitters and other metal detectors. The Tune control is engaged by pressing the push button switch.

  • Page 11: Front Panel Controls

    4.2.1 Ground Balance Mode (Fixed or Tracking) To get the best from your SD2200v2, it is important to know how different ground conditions affect the detecting process. Ground contains not only sand, but also many different chemicals, minerals and salts. These extra components are referred to as ground mineralisation.
  • Page 12 Page 4 The Minelab SD2200v2 If the signals are too weak for accurate discrimination in either of the discriminating modes, the detector will return to the All Metal mode signal. While in the Disc + ID mode, a signal which is too strong to be discriminated will produce a rapidly pulsing signal with constant pitch.

  • Page 13: Operation

    These instructions can be followed by operators who are familiar with the workings and general terminology of detectors. However, Minelab recommends that as the SD2200v2 has new features and some of the functions can differ from similar functions of other detectors, all operators should read the Operating Instructions in section 5.2.

  • Page 14: Operating Instructions

    Page 2 The Minelab SD2200v2 Operating Instructions This section gives a detailed description of how to operate the SD2200v2 detector. The section ‘Detector sounds’ contains definitions of some terms with which the beginner should be acquainted. 5.2.1 Detector Sounds Threshold: This is the background sound produced by the detector. The loudness of the background sound is set with the Threshold control.
  • Page 15 Generally, setting the Tone control at a high pitch is more fatiguing but better for identifying the faintest signals. 5.2.5 Set Tune Control With the SD2200v2 operating and the Threshold control and Tone control set: · Hold the detector at waist height and the coil vertical.
  • Page 16 When set to Both, the detector uses the best channel for a particular target to generate the signal. It is for this reason that Minelab recommends the use of Both in almost all circumstances.
  • Page 17 Introduction The SD2200v2 can be operated with automatic ground balance (Tracking mode) or with the ground balance fixed (Fixed mode). When the Balance Mode switch is switched to Fixed mode, the ground balance is held at its current level.
  • Page 18 Some goldfields are littered with “junk”, that is, metal objects which are of little value and are an annoyance to detector operators. The SD2200v2 is capable of rejecting a number of iron objects while still detecting non-ferrous metals.
  • Page 19 Note: When used in Disc mode, deeper or small targets, whether ferrous or non-ferrous, will produce the normal target audio signal. When the SD2200v2 is operated in the Disc + ID mode, the same audio blanking will operate as it did in Disc for strong signals. However, there is an additional mode of iron discrimination which can operate with weaker signals.
  • Page 20 Page 8 The Minelab SD2200v2 Figure 6 - Discrimination Levels...
  • Page 21 SD2200v2 identifies that the target is indeed iron. At this point, the signal will “blank”. The target strength required for this to occur can be adjusted using the Discrimination Level Adjust Control.
  • Page 22 Page 10 The Minelab SD2200v2 Control Rotation Anticlockwise Clockwise Discrimination Suggested for areas with small Suggested for areas with a lot of amounts of junk ferrous junk Dig more junk but less likely Dig less junk but may mistake a...
  • Page 23 Minelab recommends that it is usually best to dig out all targets and only use the discriminator in areas where the unreasonable abundance of trash makes the digging of everything impractical.

  • Page 24: Auxiliary Parts

    Auxiliary Parts 6.1 Battery The 6 volt rechargeable battery supplied with your SD2200v2 will give power to operate the detector for 14 - 15hrs after being fully charged. These batteries may be recharged at any time during their discharge cycle.
  • Page 25 6.2.3 Vehicle battery charger · The car charger supplied with the SD2200v2 will charge the detector battery from the cigarette lighter socket of your motor vehicle. · Plug the charger into the cigarette lighter socket and turn the ignition switch to Accessories.

  • Page 26: Detecting Techniques

    Detecting Techniques 7.1 Searching The SD2200v2 is a ‘motion’ detector, which means that it must be moving in relation to a target in order to detect it. DO NOT set your shaft length too short. If the coil is too close to your body it may detect your pick, the battery, or any other metal that you may be carrying.

  • Page 27: Prospecting Tips

    . Prospecting Tips The SD2200v2 has superior ground balancing features and it is possible to find quite large objects near the surface in well-worked areas simply because other detectors have been unable to cope with the high degree of mineralisation.

  • Page 28: Hints For Maximum Gold Recovery

    The “Halo Effect”, which is built up around a buried metal object, makes the object appear to be larger to the SD2200v2 than it actually is. This will be reduced once the target is disturbed from its position in the soil.

  • Page 29: Pinpointing

    Instruction Manual Page 17 Pinpointing In order to save time in the recovery of an object and to reduce the size of the hole required to extract it from the ground, it is necessary to pinpoint the exact location of the object. The technique described here will be particularly useful with the Double ‘D’...

  • Page 30: Digging The Target

    Make sure that there are no objects buried in the soil. Take care when you dig because damaging a nugget can reduce its value. Minelab suggests you start digging about 100mm in front of the target to reduce the chance of damage. Pile the diggings carefully as it might be necessary to search them systematically later.

  • Page 31: Salty Environments

    Salty Environments The SD2200v2 will find objects at great depth in salty environments, but interfering signals caused by the saturated salt or highly concentrated salt can not be completely ‘balanced out’. The 11” Double ‘D’ coil will give the best results in salty conditions.

  • Page 32: Maintenance

    Instruction Manual Page 1 Maintenance The SD2200v2 is a high quality electronic instrument. It is finely engineered and housed in a durable container. Take care of it in the following way: · It is vitally important to keep the connectors dry and clean.

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Use the following table to check for problems which you can diagnose: If you need to return your detector to Minelab for service, please supply as many details as possible about the fault. This will enable our service engineers to rectify the fault quickly and efficiently. Return the detector in a cardboard box for protection.

  • Page 34: Specification

    Instruction Manual Page 3 Specification Note: In the interest of product improvement, Minelab reserves the right to make changes to this specification without notice. Length Maximum 1.3m Minimum 1.1m Weight Complete (excl. battery) 2.4kg Configuration Shaftmount Hipmount Transmission Multi Period Sensing...

  • Page 35: Warranty

    Refer to your Product Warranty card for details. Search coils are warranted for one year against malfunction. In all instances, refer to your supplier or Minelab for service, either in or out of warranty. Note: This warranty is not transferable or valid unless the enclosed warranty registration card is returned to Minelab Electronics Pty.

  • Page 36: Accessories

    Figure 11 - Coil Search Patterns 12.1 Search Coils The SD2200v2 is supplied with the 11” Double ‘D’ as its standard coil. Three other coils are available as accessories for use on the SD2200v2 — the 18”, 11”, and 8” Monoloop coils.

  • Page 37: Batteries

    12.2 Batteries As well as the supplied 12Ah battery, Minelab has a smaller, light-weight battery available. This is 4.5Ah, which gives approximately 4 -5hrs running time per charge. The total weight of this small battery is only 968 grams.
  • Page 38 Instruction Manual Page 3...

  • Page 39: Minelab Service Repair Form

    Page 4 The Minelab SD2200v2 Minelab Service Repair Form Today’s Date:............ Detector Model: ........Serial No.: ......Purchased From: ..................Purchase Date: ..........Part(s) Supplied for Service: ....................................Description of Fault: ..........................................................................................................Owner’s Name: ..................

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