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February 10, 2025

What is the penetration of the epic 6000 through loose sand?

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Mr. Anderson
May 14, 2025

The OKM eXp 6000's penetration capability through loose sand may be reduced. Variable soil properties, such as loose sand, can hamper and alter scan measurements and may reduce the maximum depth capabilities of the device.

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  • Page 1 FS Future Series eXp 6000 User's Manual...
  • Page 2 Any information contained in these operating instructions may be changed without prior notice. OKM does not make any warranty for this document. This also applies without limitation to implied assurances of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose. OKM does not assume any responsibility for errors in this manual or for any incidental or consequential damage or loss associated with the delivery, exploitation or usage of this material.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    2.7 LiveStream Sensor ........................2.8 GPS Receiver / eGPS ........................3 Scope of Delivery ..........................4 Control Elements ..........................4.1 Breakdown of the eXp 6000 ......................4.2 Power Pack ........................... 4.3 Measuring probes and sensors ..................... 4.4 Telescopic rod assembly .......................
  • Page 4 7.3.1.2 Telescopic Probe, LiveStream Sensor ................7.3.2 Parallel or Zig-Zag? ......................7.3.3 Manual or automatic impulse mode? ..................7.3.4 Tips from the trainers themselves ..................8 Scanning Techniques ........................... 8.1 Super Sensor ..........................8.2 Control Scans ..........................OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
  • Page 5 Illustration Index Figure 4.1: eXp 6000 with Telescopic Probe and Super Sensor ............20 Figure 4.2: Control elements of the Power Pack ................21 Figure 4.3: Charging the Power Pack ....................21 Figure 4.4: Control elements of the telescopic probe ................ 22 Figure 4.5: Control elements of telescopic rod assembly ..............
  • Page 6 Figure 7.7: Orientation indication of the connected probe ..............80 Figure 8.1: Carrying the Super Sensor ....................86 Figure 8.2: Control Scan the same line in both directions..............87 Figure 8.3: Traditional control scan procedure .................. 88 OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 7: Introduction

    1 Introduction HAPTER Introduction...

  • Page 8: Preface

    Please take your time to read this User Manual and familiarize yourself with the operation, functionality and how to utilize the eXp 6000. We also offer training for your equipment in our factory. We strive to maintain worldwide dealer network for assistance and support. Please visit our website for more information.

  • Page 9: Important Notes

    Please read the user manual of the software! 1.2.1 General Notes Being an electronic device, the eXp 6000 has to be treated with caution and treated with care as with any electronic device. Any failure to observe the safety precautions given or any use for purposes other than the ones it is designed for may result in damage or destruction of the processing unit and/or its accessories or connected components.

  • Page 10: Data Safety

    Prior to using your eXp 6000 please be sure that all batteries and accumulators are fully charged. Also allow the batteries to completely discharge before recharging them, regardless if you are working with the external battery or with internal accumulators.
  • Page 11 Moving such an object may cause those crystals to produce friction, leading to an explosion. If you come across such relics, mark the place and do not fail to report the find to the police. Such objects always pose a danger to the life of hikers, walkers, farmers, children and animals. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 13: Technical Specifications

    2 Technical Specifications HAPTER Technical Specifications...

  • Page 14: Exp 6000 Control Unit

    Technical Specifications eXp 6000 Control Unit Dimensions (H x W x D) ....................320 x 190 x 95 mm Weight ............................ about 2200 g Voltage ....................... 11.8 - 14.8 VDC, 30 W maximal Safety Class ............................IP40 Operating Time (full charged Power Pack, 25 °C) ..............about 3 hours Operating Temperature ......................

  • Page 15: Super Sensor

    Weight ............................about 60 g Input voltage ............................ 5 V DC Input current (maximum) ........................ 350 mA Input current (typical) ........................46 mA Data transfer rate ........................... 1 s Cold start .............................. 60 s Warm start .............................. 1 s OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 17: Scope Of Delivery

    3 Scope of Delivery HAPTER Scope of Delivery...
  • Page 18 In the following section you can find all standard equipment. The scope of delivery can be different in some circumstances because of some optional accessories which should not be included in the basic equipment. Professional Professional Plus eXp 6000 Control unit incl. carrying straps Telescopic rod assembly Power Pack Charger, docking station and travel adapter Wireless Headphones...

  • Page 19: Control Elements

    4 Control Elements HAPTER Control Elements In this section you will learn more about the fundamental use of all control elements for the eXp 6000 measuring instrument. All connections, inputs and outputs are explained in detail.

  • Page 20: Breakdown Of The Exp 6000

    Control Elements Breakdown of the eXp 6000 The key components to the eXp 6000 are shown in figure 4.1. Video eye glasses Wireless Headphones Carrying strap Display Control unit Telescopic rod assembly Probe mount Super Sensor Probe mount Telescopic probe Figure 4.1: eXp 6000 with Telescopic Probe and Super Sensor...

  • Page 21: Power Pack

    Control Elements Power Pack The Power Pack is used as a battery for your eXp 6000. It fits into both the control unit and the telescopic rod assembly. Power on/off button Terminal connector Figure 4.2: Control elements of the Power Pack The power on/off button is located on the front panel of the Power Pack and is used to switch it on and off.

  • Page 22: Measuring Probes And Sensors

    Control Elements Measuring probes and sensors Each measuring probe that you attach to the telescopic rod assembly is optimized for its very special task. The eXp 6000 supports following probes: Telescopic Probe • This horizontal probe is perfectly used to scan wide areas in short time. You can extend its length between 50 and 120 cm.

  • Page 23: Telescopic Rod Assembly

    7.3.1 “Orientation of the probe” on page 77. Telescopic rod assembly The telescopic rod assembly is used to mount all available probes and establish a wireless connection to the control unit of the eXp 6000. Status LEDs Start/Stop button...

  • Page 24: Control Unit

    The Lock can be used to adjust the length of the telescopic rod assembly for your personal preferences. Control Unit The control unit is the processing center of the eXp 6000. Via control unit, various functions can be selected, all measured values can be recorded and stored. Figure 4.6 shows all important controls of the control unit.
  • Page 25 Please make sure that the air ventilation is not covered at any time during the operation of the eXp 6000 control unit. If the air can not circulate properly the control unit may overheat. OKM GmbH...

  • Page 27: Assembly & Preparation

    5 Assembly & Preparation HAPTER Assembly & Preparation This section explains how to assemble the eXp 6000 and to prepare the unit for operation.

  • Page 28: Control Unit

    Control Unit Place one of the fully charged Power Packs into the designated slot of the eXp 6000 control unit as shown in figure 5.1. Figure 5.1: Placing the Power Pack into the control unit Push it into the slot completely until it has locked.

  • Page 29: Telescopic Rod Assembly

    The little notch of the frame has to match the bump of the probe mount. Now you have to place another fully charged Power Pack into the designated slot of the eXp 6000 telescopic rod assembly as shown in figure 5.3.

  • Page 30: Connecting External Gps Receiver

    In case you are using the navigational functions to navigate yourself to a scan area, you don't need to utilize the telescopic rod assembly but can use the external GPS receiver (eGPS) instead. Simply connect it with the USB port of the eXp 6000 control unit as shown in figure 5.5. Figure 5.5: Connecting the external GPS receiver That eases the process of navigating by carrying less equipment.

  • Page 31: Connecting Wireless Headphones

    Figure 5.6: Bluetooth headphones with accessories To operate the eXp 6000 with your wireless Bluetooth headphones you must pair your headphones with the control unit. You can do this while booting the eXp 6000 or by searching for Bluetooth headphones manually afterwards: Make sure that your Bluetooth headphones are powered on and in pairing mode.

  • Page 32: Connecting Android Devices (Video Eye Glasses Or Tablet Pcs)

    Start the Android application and wait for a connection Then you can view the contents of the eXp 6000 control unit directly on your Android device and can also remote control the eXp 6000 if this option is allowed (see section 6.7 “Settings” on page 58).

  • Page 33: Run The Android Application

    Figure 5.8: Installation of the application via Google Play Store If you don't have any Google Account so far, you must create one to be able to download the eXp 6000 application. Simply follow the instructions on your Tablet PC to download and install the application. To find the application in the Google Play market, simply search for “eXp 6000”.

  • Page 34: Using The Android M100 Smart Glasses

    Figure 5.11: Layout for the video eye glasses For beginners it is recommended to operate the eXp 6000 with display and video eye glasses in parallel for the first time to see the differences between the layouts and its button functionalities.

  • Page 35: Operating Modes

    6 Operating modes HAPTER Operating modes In this section you will learn more about the different operating modes of the eXp 6000. Every function is explained in its proper subsection.
  • Page 36 After starting the eXp 6000 you will see the main menu (“home screen”) as shown in figure 6.1. Volume Time & Date...
  • Page 37 Browse your recorded files or transfer it to some PC. Shutdown / Exit • Power off the device and shut down the integrated PC module. Via the multi-function control knob or the touch capabilities of the display you can select and confirm your desired operating mode. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 38: Ground Scan

    After activating this operating mode you have the possibility to adjust certain settings. There are different parameters which influence the measurement. You can modify the following parameters (the underlined values correspond to the setting made by the factory): OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
  • Page 39 For the smooth and flat terrain, most use the automatic mode, for rough terrain the manual mode can be used. In the automatic mode, the eXp 6000 will take the • measurements automatically as predetermined in the “Field Length”...
  • Page 40 Areas where ground mineralization is present is often shown with the full variety of colors. It is important that when doing a scan, that the objects in the ground do not move. Remember: “Real Targets Don't Move!” OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
  • Page 41 Please make sure to keep the initial orientation of the probes during a scan. It is also very important to keep the measuring probes level to the ground. The eXp 6000 will assist you in that task by showing a special indication in the bottom left corner of the screen.

  • Page 42: Pin Pointer

    (red) and a negative (blue) amplitude. When looking closely you can see even 2 ferromagnetic signatures. The first signature starts with a positive amplitude and the second signature starts with a negative amplitude. The order is not important, it depends on the direction of movement of the Super OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 43: Figure 6.5: Signature Of A Non-Ferromagnetic Metal Target

    The last of the typical signatures is represented in figure 6.6. It is the signature of all non-metallic targets and structures. These can be voids, tunnels or buried plastic pipes or boxes. You can recognize that there is only a negative amplitude (blue). OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 44: Magnetometer

    If you realize that the function was activated over a piece of metal, simply restart the process again in a clear area of the soil. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 45: Tunnel Scan

    A message will appear and ask if you are ready to start your measurement. Rotate the multi-function control knob and select “Yes”. As soon as you depress the knob, it is important to begin walking immediately for the eXp 6000 is now recording data. 6.4.1 Scan Technique When looking for tunnels, voids or caverns below the surface, the procedure is basically the same as when looking for natural minerals.

  • Page 46: Figure 6.9: Tunnel Shown In Multi-Line Scan

    Figure 6.10: Customer submitted tunnel found change. Since the Tunnel Sensor is shorter than the Super in Turkey Sensor, it is important that the antenna is being held in the OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 47: Figure 6.11: Single Line Method Used To Locate Tunnel

    If the tunnel is very small then the maximum depth will be decreased and may be difficult to find. The depth of a tunnel cannot be accurately determined. The Visualizer 3D software is designed to measure depth starting from the surface disturbance to the object itself. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 48: Mineral Scan

    This is only for the purpose of prospecting and locating naturally occurring mineral fields and their deposits with the OKM eXp 6000. If you are looking for buried items of great value or other man made objects that have been placed into the ground, then this function is not correct for your application.

  • Page 49: Scan Technique

    Rotate the multi-function control knob and select “Yes”. As soon as you depress the knob, it is important to begin walking immediately for the eXp 6000 is now recording data. 6.5.1 Scan Technique The following technique applies only to the Mineral Scan mode with the Super Sensor Ensure that all batteries and power packs have enough of a charge to complete the scan entirely.
  • Page 50 “No” to not save the scan. Though you will be able to see the scan on the eXp 6000 monitor, it is recommended to complete the analysis on the PC. The Visualizer 3D software will give you more tools to better identify mineral deposits.

  • Page 51: Scan Analysis

    69), you will now see a scan that is a straight line. This scan is now ready to begin the analysis. Figure 6.13: Visualizer 3D Screen shot To see the differences within the scan rotate it to the side. Figure 6.14: Side View of Scan Area OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 52: Figure 6.15: Natural Mineral Field

    Figure 6.16: Natural Mineral Field (additional example) Practical experience and the repeatability factor from several locations world-wide have made this color the one to watch for within the scans. As stated previously it is not an easy to recognize color. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 53: Figure 6.17: Example Showing The Typical Signal Of Non-Ferrous Metal

    By using the “Parallel” the rotational factor is greatly minimized and almost removed. Another key factor when conducting any of the scans is to absolutely maintain the same height as much as possible (± 3 cm). OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 54: Additional Examples

    Figure 6.18: Shows a weak signal which can be smaller or deeper. These additional examples yielded gold that was embedded in the rock alongside with quartz and black sand. Figure 6.19: Measure value indicating a non-ferrous anomaly OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 55: Determining Position Of Anomaly

    The beginning of a scan is normally always on the bottom right hand side of the software window. The positioning line was put into place using the arrow keys. Afterward the signal position can be found using simple distance measuring tools. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 56: Live Scan

    Hold the measuring probe approx. 5 to 15 cm above the ground and push the "Yes" button. Alternatively you can also push the start/stop button on the telescopic rod assembly or the multi-function control knob on the control unit. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
  • Page 57 Operating modes Now the eXp 6000 calibrates your measuring probe according to the current underground to receive optimal data afterwards. Please do not move your probe during this procedure. The progress indicator informs you about the process. Normally it will just take some seconds to finish the calibration.

  • Page 58: Settings

    Operating modes Settings The eXp 6000 offers many settings which can be configured. Within the main menu you have to select the settings icon which is a small gear in the top right corner of the screen. You may access this option from several screens during the operation of the eXp 6000.

  • Page 59: General

    Allow remote control • You can allow remote control to connected Android devices like Tablet PC's and video eye glasses. If this option is enabled you can control your eXp 6000 control unit by using an external Android device. Use metrical system •...

  • Page 60: Language

    6.8.5 “GPS navigation“. 6.7.2 Language The eXp 6000 control unit comes with a variety of different languages to make it as easy as possible to operate the device and its functions. Figure 6.24: Language settings Select your preferred language from the list.

  • Page 61: Date

    Here you can set all time information like format, hour and minute. Figure 6.26: Time settings First you select one of the available time formats and then you adjust the hour and minute options to your local time. This time will be used for naming files for saving. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 62: Layout

    Figure 6.27: Layout settings If you set a checkmark for the option “Choose skin automatically”, the eXp 6000 control unit selects the current layout automatically by measuring the light condition of the environment. If the light changes during operation the layout itself may change.

  • Page 63: Information

    The information panel provides detailed information about the current firmware and software versions of your eXp 6000 as well as information about the current charge conditions of the batteries. The battery and status information of the probe or telescopic rod assembly are only available if an active wireless connection has been established.

  • Page 64: File Explorer

    6.8.1.1 Toolbar The toolbar contains following action buttons: Show favorites only This button is used to force the listing of favorite files only. After selecting this button only files that have been marked as favorite will be listed. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 65: File List Item

    Copy marked files to USB stick Use this button to copy all files that have been marked to an external USB stick. Delete marked files Use this button to delete all files that have been marked permanently from the eXp 6000 control unit. Leave Toolbar This button becomes important if you are operating the eXp 6000 control unit exclusively with the multi-function control knob.

  • Page 66: Browse Files

    Here you have the choice of several actions of how to proceed with the file. Following actions are available: Open file Select this action to open the file and view its scan data directly on the screen of the eXp 6000 control unit. Delete file Select this action to delete the file permanently from the hard disk of the eXp 6000.

  • Page 67: Open Files And View Scan Images

    If you don't want to see this step-by-step procedure, please push the multi-function control knob to load all the data completely at once. 6.8.4 Delete files There are two possible ways to delete files from your eXp 6000: Delete a single file •...

  • Page 68: Figure 6.33: Gps Navigation

    The examples from figure 6.34 will explain how to correct your walking direction to find your target: In this example you are walking into North but you should go into Northeast. So you have to turn yourself 45° to the right. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 69: Copy Files To Usb Stick

    Do not power off the eXp 6000 by turning off the Power Pack. Powering off the Power Pack may cause damage to the unit. After selecting the shutdown icon the screen from figure 6.35 will appear.

  • Page 70: Software Update

    6.10 Software Update The eXp 6000 is able to update its software after changed or improved by OKM. For that you need to download a specific update file from OKM's website. As soon as a new update is available OKM is publishing the file on the website.

  • Page 71: Field Procedure

    7 Field procedure HAPTER Field procedure This chapter gives practical instructions about the general procedure of scanning an area. The different scanning methods and procedures will be explained in detail.

  • Page 72: Major Rules To Follow

    Field procedure 6 Major Rules to Follow Following the 6 PRIMARY RULES below will greatly increase your chances of success with the OKM line of equipment. Failure to follow the major rules will most likely result with errors. Do not turn or rotate the antenna or Super Sensor - this means that when the antenna is facing one direction, it must remain in that direction.

  • Page 73: General Scanning Procedure

    (measure points), which are recorded during one scanning path can be adjusted individually depending on the size of your scan area (length of scanning path). 7.2.1 Scan Mode There are two general techniques to surveying an area with the eXp 6000: Zig-Zag •...

  • Page 74: Regulation Of The Number Of Impulses Per Scanning Path

    This effective amount of measure points will be used for all further scanning paths of this measurement. Starting from the second scanning path, the device now stops automatically after the assumed number of impulses has been reached. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 75: Figure 7.3: Effects Of Changing The Number Of Impulses And Their Distance

    Especially if searching for bigger objects you can proceed like this. With this manner you can measure a larger area very quickly and afterward you make new scans localizing the suspect targets. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 76: Special Notes For Field Procedure

    Are there good conditions for data recording? Is it allowed to search at this place (eg. private property)? Your first measurement in an unknown area has to be large enough to get representative values. • All further control measurements should be adjusted individually. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 77: Orientation Of The Probe

    Another important aspect is the physical orientation of the probe. During the “Parallel” scan mode the orientation of the probe does not change because you are always measuring in the same direction. Figure 7.6: Example of erroneous scan in Zig-Zag mode (“rotational errors”) OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 78: Super Sensor, Tunnel Sensor

    7.6. These stripes throughout a scan are commonly referred to as “Rotational Errors”. The eXp 6000 will give you an indication of the probe's horizontal orientation at all times during a scan. It will display an image on the left bottom corner of the screen as shown in figure 7.7.

  • Page 79: Telescopic Probe, Livestream Sensor

    You have to turn the probe to the left side. 7.3.2 Parallel or Zig-Zag? For skilled users of the eXp 6000 both scan modes are suitable. According to experience the best graphics have been received in the “Parallel” mode, because you are starting at the same point and walking in the same direction.

  • Page 80: Manual Or Automatic Impulse Mode

    Get professional training. When you take advantage of receiving the training, either from the • factory or a qualified dealer, you will understand not only the use and operation of the OKM detector but also the software so much easier and be able to identify targets as well as errors.
  • Page 81 If you think that a red spot in the software is a real target, conduct a set of control scans and see if the target remains in the same place, or moves. If it moves, then it is not real. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

  • Page 83: Scanning Techniques

    8 Scanning Techniques HAPTER Scanning Techniques Here you can find additional information on accessories that can compliment the basic unit. Keep in mind that the mentioned accessories are not included in the normal scope of delivery.

  • Page 84: Super Sensor

    10 cm, but can be enlarged depending on the terrain conditions. The eXp 6000 control unit will assist you by indicating the proper orientation of the Super Sensor at all times during a scan. This behavior is explained in section 7.3.1 “Orientation of the probe” on page 77.

  • Page 85: Control Scans

    The other users need to ensure that the Super Sensor is not rotating or tilting and that it is remaining the same height over the ground. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
  • Page 86 When looking for traditional buried objects this method is also used to ensure that the item is actual. The only difference is that with a traditionally buried object that the signal values will be greatly increased for the actual object(s). OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...

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