Md Ground Balance; Md Sensor Calibration - Minelab MDS-10 Operation Manual

MD Ground Balance

MD Ground Balance reduces noise caused by ground mineralisation, allowing
targets to be detected more clearly.
The MDS‑10 is capable of detecting metallic
objects in all ground conditions. During the
Ground Balance procedure, the detector learns
and adapts to the ground characteristics to
reduce ground noise and false alarms due to
mineralised (magnetic/lateritic) soils.
Frequent Ground Balancing will ensure maximum
detection performance.
Ground Balance must be performed every time
the detector is powered On.
It is recommended that Ground Balance be
repeated:
• When ground conditions change.
• When it is suspected that the detector is
responding to the ground.
The MDS‑10 uses a fixed Ground Balance system
that will only change during a user‑initiated
Ground Balance procedure. The MDS‑10 will not
automatically adjust to different ground during
detecting.

MD Sensor Calibration

The MD Sensor calibration occurs for
approximately 5 seconds after the MDS‑10 is
powered On.
During MD start‑up calibration, the first MD Target
Indicator LED will flash. When the LED stops
flashing and remains static on, a Ground Balance
can be initiated.
If Ground Balance is attempted before the start‑
up MD calibration is complete (i.e. first MD Target
Indicator LED is flashing), an invalid button press
tone will sound.
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