Md Test Piece; Md Test Piece Procedure - Minelab MDS-10 Operation Manual

MD Test Piece

The supplied MDS‑10 MD Test Piece is used to confirm that the MD Sensor is
functioning correctly.
The MD Test Piece procedure should be carried
out every time the MDS‑10 is powered on.
Always set an MD Sensitivity level of 6 (default)
when performing the Test Piece procedure.
In some instances, a user may prefer to use inert
mines or targets as test pieces because they
represent the local threat. Minelab recommends
that the MDS‑10 always be first tested with the
supplied MD Test Piece before local test pieces are
used for testing.
The Minelab MDS-10 MD Test Piece

MD Test Piece Procedure

1. Ensure that hands and arms are free of metallic
objects (watches, rings etc.), and that no other
metallic objects are near the Sensor Head.
2. Ensure MD Sensitivity is set to 6 (default)
(page 35).
3. Remove the Test Piece from its stowed
position in the base of the detector's handle.
4. Hold the Test Piece by the ridged finger grip.
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5. Hold the Test Piece perpendicular to the
skidplate. Lightly touching the surface of the
coil with the tip of the Test Piece, smoothly
and slowly move the test piece across the coil
from one side to the other.
A faint but clear response (a rise in volume)
should be heard, indicating the MD Sensitivity
level is correct.
If the Test Piece does not produce a response,
Factory Reset the detector (page 61), and then
repeat the Test Piece procedure.
If the Test Piece fails to be detected,
the detector must be considered
faulty and MD Mode must not be used.
The MDS‑10 may still be used in GPR Sensor
Mode.
With the MD LED display
enabled, the Test Piece
procedure should result in
the illumination of at least
one additional LED.