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Product warranty or service will not be extended if: (1) the product is repaired, modified or altered, unless such repair, modification or alteration is authorized in writing by AJAX: or (2) the serial number of the product is defaced or missing.
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Introduction ALPHA is the state-of-the-art Long-Range Locator device in the world to search for Gold, Treasures and precious metals . Two integrated systems with high sensing technology to detect on long ranges up to 2850 meters with depths to 50 meters underground .
Specification Summary AJAX Detection Technology has been working on an innovation in detection field to expand the horizons and opportunities for new experience leading to efficient work-flow . Research Principle Multi-detection systems and functions, with 2 optional systems Operating Principle...
• Appearances and specifications are subject to change without prior notice . • You can purchase additional accessories from your local AJAX retailer . Make sure they are compatible with the device before purchase . • Use only AJAX-approved accessories . Using unapproved accessories may cause the performance problems and malfunctions that are not covered by the warranty .
Hard Keys Function Power • Press and hold to turn the device On or Off . • Confirm/Enter the selected option . Back • Go to previous menu, cancel . Navigation Arrows • Navigation through the device interface . Quick Settings •...
Battery Assembly figure 4 -Battery Assembly Press firmly at the ridges and push outwards to remove the battery cover . Insert the battery pack inside the compartment . Connect the wires and make sure they are securely attached . Insert the connector inside the compartment and put the cover back on the grip .
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Assembly Align the notches in front of the device with the back of the High Gain Antenna . Press firmly until the Antenna is secured back into the device . figure 5 -High Gain Antenna Assembly...
Assembly Insert the antennas into the connectors located in front of the main unit . Screw the antennas into the connector securely . Grab the tip of the antenna and extend it . figure 6 -Roaming Antennas Assembly...
Initial setup When running the device for the first time or after performing a data reset, follow the on-screen English Français instructions to set up the device . Deutsch Español • The initial setup procedure may vary depending on the device’s software and your Italiano region .
Settings Language English Français The device supports 8 different languages for the interface (English, French, German, Spanish, Deutsch Español Italian, Russian, Turkish and Arabic) Italiano Select language and press to set the Türkçe language to the device . Time and Date Press to move, and to change values .
Settings Display Brightness: Move the brightness slider to adjust the brightness . The value is adjustable from 0 to 100% 15 s brightness in a 1% increments . Maximum brightness is 250 nits . Sleep Mode: Set the automatic dimming for the brightness to preserve power .
Settings Sound Press to move the cursor, press change the values, and press to change mode . I- General Volume: This setting controls the volume for the notifications, errors, and the starting audio . To set volume press I, and press change mode .
Settings Power Mode This menu shows the power state of the device and current power mode, to change the power mode move the cursor and press confirm . I- Power Saving mode: This mode saves power by disabling idle modules in order to preserve power for long search operations .
Settings Storage This menu shows the previously saved search results . The user can view or delete the results . Then the results list shows the saved searches Navigate the list and press to view or delete the highlighted result . 001 04/04/2017 04:55:42 002 12/05/2017 18:41:11 003 01/06/2017 21:22:35...
Settings Info 1.0.9 This menu shows: 1.1.8 Device Version: 5.2.1 The current hardware revision . Software Version 134h27m The current software revision and edition . Model The device model number and SKU identifier . Uptime The device working time .
Settings Security This menu shows Secure Start state . To change state press then to confirm . Enter a new PIN then press K . Enter the PIN again for confirmation . 18:46 18/11/2018...
Settings Reset This menu shows the reinitializing options . I- Clear Memory: This option erase all saved results from memory . II- Reset settings: This option resets all the settings to default values . III- Factory Reset: This option resets all the settings to default values and erase all saved results .
Quick Settings To access the quick settings menu, press on the far left of the keypad . When pressed, the title in the status bar will be replaced with the settings icons . Press to navigate through the options . Display Brightness .
Search Systems The device can be used with the following two 18:46 systems: Manual Long-Range Locator system: The term manual describes the user ability to adjust the search parameters manually to fit the needed requirements of the search, Where the target type can be set from the list in addition to the other parameters as the frontal search distance, and the depth .
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Manual Long-range Search After selecting the system, the interface shows 18:46 the search parameters, which are: 1 . Target: There are multiple targets to choose from (Gold, Silver, Copper, Bronze, Iron, Tin, Lead, Aluminium, Meteorite, Diamond and Emerald) . The target can be selected using 2 .
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An illustration shows the proper way to hold the device, which is upright and parallel to the ground while keeping the roaming antennas on the middle . After holding the device properly press or the Grip Key . The search interface consists of the following objects: 18:46 1 .
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Manual Long-range Search Working and locating targets using the system: 18:46 • The device needs to be balanced and held correctly . • The tracking indicator will be shown in the middle of the interface . • Hold the device until a signal is received indicated by the antennas moving from the balanced position towards another direction .
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Manual Long-range Search 18:46 •Press the grip key once to display the target indicator which is a rhombus in top center of the interface . • The device makes interactive sounds towards the target direction . Walk toward it . •...
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Auto Long-range Search Select the Long-range Auto search from the Main 18:46 Menu . An illustration shows the proper way to hold the device, which is upright and parallel to the ground while keeping the roaming antennas on the middle . After holding the device properly press or the Grip Key .
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Auto Long-range Search Face the targeted search area and wait for the device to receive a signal indicated by the antennas moving towards targets directions . Then turn with the antennas, in the meanwhile, wait for the interactive meter to finish the evaluation and detection process .
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Auto Long-range Search Notice that the device making a sound 18:46 notification when it is pointing toward the selected target direction . This point and direction are the start point and direction for target measuring distance . Target Distance Measuring: When the device is aimed towards the target and it is making a notification sound, the direction must be sustained .
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Auto Long-range Search • The result will show on the top of the 18:46 interface . If the result didn’t show, then the arrow will blink indicating that the user should move another 25 meters . • Then press key to see the arrows forming a triangle with target distance from the search point .
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Auto Long-range Search Target Tracking Process 18:46 • Sustain the balanced device position . • The interface shows the signal tracking indicator in the middle . • Initialize the target direction by pressing the grip key . Follow the antennas direction . If the antennas stay on that path then the path to the target is correct, but if the antennas change direction;...
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Auto Long-range Search • Once the target point is passed the antennas turn all the way to the left or right . Then, the user should stop and this is the first stop . • Rotate with the antennas movement to track the new path .
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Auto Long-range Search Depth measuring process: 18:46 The user has to move 5 to 10 meters away from the target point, while the depth measuring interface is ready . Press the grip key and wait for the antennas reading indicated by pointing towards the target location again .
. period . Use caution to avoid shortening the battery’s Use only AJAX-approved chargers, batteries, and lifespan, damaging the device, or causing a fire . cables . •...
. If the battery gets hotter than usual, the charger may stop charging . • If the device is not charging properly, send the device and the charger to AJAX or an AJAX Authorized Service Centre for service .
WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment) Statement To protect the global environment and as an environmentalist, AJAX must remind you that . . . Under the European Union (“EU”) Directive on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment, Directive 2002/96/EC, which takes effect on August 13, 2005, products of “electrical and...
Battery Information European Union: Batteries, battery packs, and accumulators should not be disposed of as unsorted household waste. Please use the public collection system to return, recycle, or treat them in compliance with the local regulations. Taiwan: 廢電池請回收 For better environmental protection, waste batteries should be collected separately for recycling or special disposal.
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