Field - Minelab EQUINOX 600 Instruction Manual

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Field

Ideal for detecting in historical fields for the widest range of target sizes.
Field Mode is for searching open pasture, cropped or ploughed fields and historically occupied sites. These environments generally
contain ferrous trash and coke from previous human occupation. In highly infested sites, Field Mode is well suited for rejecting coke and
detecting hammered coins and ancient artefacts amongst the iron trash.
With Frequency set to Multi, Field Mode will be the most sensitive to the widest range of targets and more accurately identify objects at
the limits of detection depth, compared to all single frequency options.
Field 1: Coins / Artefacts
Field 1 is for general hunting with high trash
rejection. This assists in locating desired targets more
easily. The default discrimination pattern is set to reject Target IDs 1
and 2 (most coke signals).
The first Tone Break is set so that Target IDs 1 and 2 will produce
the same low tone as ferrous targets. Field 1 Multi-IQ processes a
lower frequency weighted multi-frequency signal, as well as using
algorithms that maximise ground balancing for soil, to achieve
the best signal to noise ratio. Hence being most suited for general
detecting and coin hunting.
Field Detecting Hotspots
When it comes to detecting for historical items, you
will want to find old inhabited sites that may have long
disappeared from view.
Research is a great way to find out where old sites
may have existed from old texts, maps, and articles.
This method of site selection can pay off and yield
wonderful results. Just search online for "metal detector
treasure" to see what is being discovered! Freshly
ploughed fields are also very good detecting locations,
as targets that were deep may have been churned to
the surface during ploughing.
Field 2: Fine Coins / Artefacts
Field 2 suits locations with high target and trash
densities. It will better detect small hammered
coins on their edge or at greater depth. The default discrimination
pattern is set to reject Target IDs 1 and 2 (most coke signals).
Target Tone is set to 50 tones to enhance audio identification and
Recovery Speed is faster. The first Tone Break has been set so that
Target IDs 1 and 2 produce the same low tone as ferrous targets.
Field 2 Multi-IQ processes a higher frequency weighted multi-
frequency signal while ground balancing for soil.
Difficult Areas - Coke
Rejected Target IDs 1 and 2 in the
discrimination pattern for Field Mode
Search Profiles.
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Coke is the charcoal and carbon by-product
of burnt coal, and is prevalent around
historically populated areas.
Generally coke has a Target ID of 1 or 2. For
this reason it is rejected by default in Field
Mode. Note, this could result in some small
non-ferrous targets being missed.
Field 1 Multi-IQ, even with Target IDs 1 and
2 accepted, will reject more coke more than
Field 2 using Multi-IQ.