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- Page 1 The Minelab Excalibur with BBS Technology Multiple Frequency Underwater Treasure Hunting Excalibur 800 Excalibur 1000...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Excalibur’s Controls ................. 12 Operating Instructions ................18 Treasure Hunting Tips ................20 Environmental Concerns ................23 Detector Care ..................24 Trouble-shooting Guide ................25 Specifications ................... 26 Warranty and Service ................27 Minelab Service Repair Form ..............28 Version 1.1 August 2001... - Page 3 Certain descriptions and illustrations may differ (in this manual) from the exact model that you purchased. In addition, Minelab reserve the right to respond to ongoing technical progress by introducing changes in design, equipment and...
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Page 4: Introduction
If you have any questions or comments regarding the Excalibur 800, the Excalibur 1000, or any other Minelab product, then please feel free to contact us via your local Authorized Minelab Dealer or write to us direct. -
Page 5: Bbs Technology
Most detectors on the market operate on a single (or dual) frequency, ranging from 1 to 70 kHz. Although this technology has served the industry well for years, Minelab’s engineers found that a frequency that worked well in one area would often offer only marginal performance when used in another location. - Page 6 The bottom line is that when you use a Minelab detector such as the Excalibur with its BBS technology, you will find more good targets than you will with any other detector.
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Page 7: List Of Parts
• Hipmount bag • 12V NiCad battery vehicle charger • Short Fiberglass tube (for diving) • Blue Minelab Cap • Blue Minelab Poloshirt For more information on these and other Minelab products call your Minelab dealer. - Page 8 Page 8 The Minelab Excalibur Family Figure 2 - Excalibur exploded view...
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Page 9: Assembling The Excalibur
Instruction Manual Page 9 Assembling the Excalibur Please follow these simple instructions to assemble your new Excalibur. Refer to the drawings to identify parts and how they are positioned. If you have any difficulties, call your dealer for more instructions. Armrest / Upper Shaft Assembly a) Remove the black nylon bolt and nut (2) from the armrest (1). - Page 10 Page 10 The Minelab Excalibur Family d) Push the black nylon bolt (11) through the holes in the bracket on the coil from the cable entry side, then place the wing-nut on the other end of the bolt and tighten it by hand.
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Page 11: Completing The Shaft Assembly
Instruction Manual Page 11 d) Push the black nylon bolt (11) through the holes in the bracket on the coil from the cable entry side, then place the wing-nut on the other end of the bolt and tighten it by hand. Figure 4 - Excalibur with shaft assembled for Diver’s Mode Completing the Shaft Assembly a) Slide the lower shaft assembly into the upper metal shaft. -
Page 12: Batteries
Under most circumstances the battery pack can be used and recharged without ever removing it from the battery pod. Extra battery pods are available for purchase from your Minelab dealer and can be carried while detecting, thus ensuring that no loss of detecting time occurs if your battery goes flat. -
Page 13: The Excalibur's Controls
Instruction Manual Page 13 The Excalibur’s Controls This section gives detailed descriptions of the Excalibur’s controls and their functionality. It is important that you read through this section carefully as it will provide you with all the information required to set and adjust these controls. - Page 14 Page 14 The Minelab Excalibur Family Volume Control This control is used to adjust a target’s signal volume. As you turn this control in a clockwise direction, the volume of target signals will increase. At the most clockwise position, the volume is set at the “maximum”, i.e.
- Page 15 Instruction Manual Page 15 Discriminate / Pin Point Mode Switch This switch selects either “Discriminate” or “Pin Point” mode. In “Discriminate” mode, the Discriminate (Disc) control becomes active. This control can be used to ignore various unwanted metal objects. Metal objects fall into two broad categories: ferrous and non-ferrous.
- Page 16 Page 16 The Minelab Excalibur Family In “Pin Point” mode, the Excalibur will detect both ferrous and non-ferrous objects. In this mode the Disc control has no effect and the Excalibur will respond in the same way to all types of metal. This mode is ideal for target pinpointing as the target signal response is fast and sharp.
- Page 17 Instruction Manual Page 17 Figure 6 - Target conductivity As you turn the Disc control more clockwise, objects with greater conductivity will be ignored. Imagine if you turn the Disc control to approximately position 11 to ignore the pull-tab. (Pull-tabs are made from various metallic alloys, thus their conductivity can vary.
- Page 18 Page 18 The Minelab Excalibur Family Figure 8 - Discriminate control examples The Disc control setting must be relative to the types of objects that you wish to hunt for and the amount of trash that you are prepared to detect. For example, if you are hunting for fine white gold rings and set the Disc control to position 4, you will also find some types of aluminum foil.
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Page 19: Operating Instructions
Instruction Manual Page 19 Operating Instructions Setting Up The Excalibur “Discriminate” Mode • Ensure that the battery is fully charged. • Set the Pin Point / Discriminate Mode switch to “Discriminate”. • Turn the Excalibur “On” by turning the Threshold control in a clockwise direction and then continue turning it until the tone becomes “just”... - Page 20 Page 20 The Minelab Excalibur Family Practicing the Controls We suggest you first take some time to become familiar with how your Excalibur responds to various metal objects. Gather a collection of different metal objects such as a rusted nail, pull-tab, brass button, aluminum foil, various coins, and some gold and silver jewelry.
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Page 21: Treasure Hunting Tips
Instruction Manual Page 21 Treasure Hunting Tips The Excalibur will perform at its best when the BBS coil is kept close to the ground. If you are not yet an experienced operator, you should practice maintaining a constant coil height at the extremity of each swing; maintaining contact with the ground will make this easier. - Page 22 Page 22 The Minelab Excalibur Family Pinpointing with the Excalibur When the approximate location of the target has been determined, move the coil slowly over the target. The audio tone will increase in volume while moving towards the target and decrease in volume as you pass it. The tone will be loudest when the coil is directly over the target.
- Page 23 Instruction Manual Page 23 Digging the Object Once you have pinpointed the target, clear away the surface material and check again for the signal. If there is no signal then the target is amongst the surface material. In this case search the area until you have located the target. However, if the signal is still there, remove a few inches of soil or sand off the surface of the ground.
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Page 24: Environmental Concerns
Page 24 The Minelab Excalibur Family Environmental Concerns It should be pointed out that treasure hunting with a metal detector is the most environmentally friendly way to recover coins, rings, and other treasure items. However, it is important to leave an area that you have searched in the same condition as you found it. -
Page 25: Detector Care
If any water droplets or condensation are visible inside your Excalibur, turn it off and remove it from the water immediately. Remove your batteries and contact your Minelab dealer immediately. • The headphones need only be rinsed off. If the Excalibur is used for diving, it is critical that the vent hole in each diaphragm be kept clean to allow ear equalization. -
Page 26: Trouble-Shooting Guide
In the unfortunate circumstance that you need to return your detector to Minelab for service, please fill out the Service Repair Form on page 28 and enclose it with the detector. Please supply as much detail as possible as this... -
Page 27: Specifications
2.05 Kg Battery Pod 0.31 Kg Batteries NiCad Battery Pack 12V, 600 mA/Hr Coil 8" Round “Double D” waterproof (Excalibur 800) 10" Round “Double D” waterproof (Excalibur 1000) 8 Ω Headphones Impedance Transmission Broad Band Spectrum: Multiple Simultaneous Frequency Transmission 1.5, 3, 4.5, 6, 7.5, 9, … 25.5 kHz... -
Page 28: Warranty And Service
There is a one-year parts and labour warranty for the electronic control box of the Excalibur. Refer to your Warranty Card for more details. The BBS coil is warranted for one year. Refer to your supplier or Minelab for service, either in or out of warranty. -
Page 29: Minelab Service Repair Form
Instruction Manual Page 29 Minelab Service Repair Form Today’s Date: ............Detector Model: ..........Serial No.: ......... Purchased From: ....................Purchase Date: ............Faulty Part(s): ..............................................Description of Fault: ......................................................................................................................Owner’s Name: ....................Address: ......................