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- Page 1 FS Future Series 3D Ground Navigator Version: 2 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 responsability for errors in this manual or for any incidental or consequential damage or loss associated with the delivery, exploitation or usage of this material.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.1 Charging the control unit ......................6.2 Preparing the Control Unit ......................7 Operating modes ..........................7.1 Ground Scan ..........................7.1.1 Prepare a Ground Scan ......................7.1.1.1 Saving into memory ...................... 7.1.1.2 Transferring to computer ..................... 7.1.2 Conducting the measurement ....................OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... - Page 4 8.1.2 Regulation of the number of impulses per scanning path ............ 8.2 Special advices for field procedure ....................8.2.1 Orientation of probe ......................8.2.2 Parallel or Zig-Zag? ......................8.2.3 Manual or automatic impulse mode? ..................8.2.4 Tips from the trainers themselves ..................OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
- Page 5 Figure 7.12: Information screen ......................54 Figure 7.13: Changing Bluetooth address ....................55 Figure 7.14: Reset to factory defaults ..................... 55 Figure 7.15: Back screen ........................56 Figure 8.1: Starting position of a scan area .................... 58 OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
- Page 6 Figure 8.2: Scan modes to measure an area ................... 59 Figure 8.3: Effects of changing the number of impulses and their distance ........... 60 Figure 8.4: Comparison of low and high number of impulses ..............60 Figure 8.5: Different walking speeds during scanning ................61 OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
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Page 7: Introduction
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Page 8: Preface
1.1 Preface Dear customer, all of the engineers, sales, training and support staff at OKM GmbH would like to thank you for your purchase of the 3D Ground Navigator. The 3D Ground Navigator detector works on the principle of Electro-Magnetic Signature Reading (EMSR). -
Page 9: Important Notes
1.2.4 Voltage The power supply should not be outside the indicated range of values. Use only approved chargers, batteries and rechargeable batteries which are included in the scope of delivery. Never use the 115/230 Volt mains supply. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 10: Data Safety
Note the color of the ground close to the surface. A red or reddish color of the ground is an indicator of rust traces. As regards the finds themselves, you should definitely pay attention to their shape. Curved OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... - 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...
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Page 13: Technical Specifications
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Page 14: Control Unit
Receiving sensitivity ........................-85 dBm Maximum range ........................about 10 m 2.3 Super Sensor Length ............................850 mm Diameter, Shaft / LED Orbit ....................50 mm / 65 mm Weight ............................. 0.85 kg Sensor technology ........................SCMI-15-D OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 15: Computer, Minimum Requirements
CD-ROM drive (internal or external) ....................min. 4x Interface (data transmission) ....................... USB Free disk space ......................... min. 50 MB Working memory (RAM) ......................min. 256 MB Graphic card ..................min. 128 MB, OpenGL-compatible Operating system ................Windows 7, Windows 8, Windows 10 OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 17: Scope Of Delivery
3 Scope of delivery HAPTER Scope of delivery... - Page 18 Control unit with carrying strap Bluetooth headphones Super Sensor with LED orbit Software "Visualizer 3D" Charger for control unit Bluetooth dongle Carrying case User's manual Carrying tube for Super Sensor Power Pack optional Table 1: Scope of delivery OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
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Page 19: Data Transfer Via Bluetooth
4 Data transfer via bluetooth HAPTER Data transfer via bluetooth In this section you will learn how to install the bluetooth software on your computer. This software is necessary to transfer all measured data from your 3D Ground Navigator to the computer. -
Page 20: Installation Of Bluetooth Software
Click on the entry Bluetooth , to start the installation of the bluetooth software and follow the instructions on the screen of your computer, like it is explained in the following steps. Step 1 Select the language and click on the button “OK”. Figure 4.2: Installation of bluetooth software, step 1 OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 21: Figure 4.3: Installation Of Bluetooth Software, Step 2
Mark the entry “ I accept the terms in the license agreement ” and after that click on “Next >”. Figure 4.4: Installation of bluetooth software, step 3 Step 4 Click on “Next >”. Figure 4.5: Installation of bluetooth software, step 4 OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 22: Configurate Bluetooth Dongle
(grey/white) on the down right side of the task bar. If you do not find this symbol there, you should start the bluetooth software manually. In this case just click on the bluetooth symbol, which has been created on your desktop during the installation. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 23: Figure 4.8: Installation Of Bluetooth Software, Step 7
Figure 4.9: Installation of bluetooth software, step 8 Now the bluetooth drivers will be installed on your computer. This can take several minutes, depending on your computer. Please wait until all drivers are installed successfully and then continue with step 9. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 24: Figure 4.10: Installation Of Bluetooth Software, Step 9
Behind the entry “Serial Port A” you can find the assigned COM port, which you should select during the data transfer in the software Visualizer 3D. In our example here it is COM6. Figure 4.11: Installation of bluetooth software, step 10 OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 25: Setup Connection
4.1.3 Setup connection When you connect the device via bluetooth for the first time, to transfer data the computer, you should enter the bluetooth passkey. The passkey is OKM (take care to write in capital letters!). Step 11 When connecting the device to computer the first time you should enter the bluetooth passkey. -
Page 27: Control Elements
5 Control elements HAPTER Control elements In this section you will learn more about the fundamental use of all control elements for this measuring instrument. All connections, inputs and outputs are explained in detail. -
Page 28: Breakdown Of The Ground Navigator
The Super Sensor comes with a LED orbit to visualize detected objects. If the control unit is connected with Wireless Headphones it will turn off the internal speaker. For much longer operating times an optional Power Pack can be utilized with the detector. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 29: Control Unit
LED of the power on/off button will shine green. To power off the device, you should keep pressing the power on/off button until the device powers off and the integrated LED lamp turns out. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 30: Bottom View
32 for more details about charging the control unit! Socket for power pack: Additional to the internal battery, it is possible to connect OKM's optional Power Pack. By using this Power Pack you can extend your operating time by another 48 hours. -
Page 31: Touchscreen
Magnetometer, Pin Pointer or Ground Scan or to get back to the previous screen, e.g. to leave a submenu. Headphones: By default the internal speakers are used for any sound output. The headphones icon indicates that a Bluetooth headphone has been successfully connected with the 3D Ground Navigator. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 32: Charging The Internal Battery
Now the Charge-LED will shine orange until the battery has been charged completely. After the battery is fully charged, the Charge-LED turns off. Only use original OKM chargers for recharging the internal battery! Otherwise the battery may be damaged or explode. -
Page 33: Bluetooth Headphones
. Otherwise you should try again. See also section 7.5.1 “Headphones” on page 54 for more detailed information regarding connecting the Bluetooth headphones. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 35: Assembly
6 Assembly HAPTER Assembly In this section is explained how to assemble the device and how to prepare a measurement. -
Page 36: Charging The Control Unit
Now the Charge-LED will shine orange until the battery has been charged completely. After the battery is fully charged, the Charge-LED turns off. Only use original OKM chargers for recharging the internal battery! Otherwise the battery may be damaged or explode. -
Page 37: Figure 6.3: Connecting The Power Pack (Optional)
Now switch on the Power Pack. The LED indicator will shine green. Please refer to the user's manual of the Power Pack for further information concerning its use! After connecting and switching on the Power Pack you can simply put it in any of your pockets. Figure 6.4: Pocket the optional Power Pack (optional) OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 38: Figure 6.5: Power On Your Control Unit And Get Ready To Scan
Assembly Now you should power on the device with the power on/off button and you are ready to perform your measurements. Figure 6.5: Power on your control unit and get ready to scan OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 39: Operating Modes
7 Operating modes HAPTER Operating modes In this section you will learn more about operating the device. Every operating mode will be explained in a proper subsection. -
Page 40: Figure 7.1: Splash Screen During Boot-Up
The choice of the operating mode depends on the planned mission. Normally you should use several operating modes one after another to explore an area. In that way you can obtain as much information as possible from the underground of the scanned area. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 41: Ground Scan
• Automatic Each measure value will be recorded automatically and continuously without any break. • Manual One measure value will only be recorded after you have pressed the start button of the control unit or Super Sensor. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... - Page 42 PC by using the operating mode "Transfer to PC". The internal memory of the 3D Ground Navigator can only store one measurement at a time. • Computer The measured data will be transferred right away to a OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
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Page 43: Saving Into Memory
If you selected "Computer" as transfer mode, you need to establish a wireless data connection with OKM's Visualizer 3D software on your PC. So plug in the Bluetooth dongle into a free USB port and start your Visualizer 3D software. Make sure the Bluetooth drivers has been installed according to chapter 4 "Data transfer via bluetooth"... -
Page 44: Conducting The Measurement
Number of measure points which has been recorded Number of measure points per scanning path Number of scanning path which is currently executed Figure 7.2: Display representation in operating mode "Ground Scan" OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 45: Figure 7.3: "Zig-Zag" Scanning (Left) And "Parallel" Scanning (Right)
"Ground Scan" and return back to the main menu you simply push one of the arrow buttons or . Information about the scanning procedure in general you will read in chapter 8 “Field procedure” on page 57 of this user's manual. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 46: Pin Pointer
"Pin Pointer" with the OK button. Step 3 Enter all settings according to your on-going measurement. Also adjust the Com-Port number according to your local Bluetooth installation and click the "OK" button of the Visualizer 3D dialog. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... - Page 47 If you are going to cancel this operating mode, simply push one of the arrow buttons or . Step 7 After canceling the Pin Pointer screen, the device also exits the wireless data connection before returning back to the main menu. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
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Page 48: Conducting A Pin Pointer Scan
You may push the start button from time to time to repeat ground balancing the metal detector. To quit the operating mode "Pin Pointer" and return back into the main menu you just have to push one of the arrow buttons or . OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 49: Analyzing A Pin Pointer Scan
Also here the order of amplitude and the small peak is not important and depends on the scan direction. Non-metallic targets All non-metallic items have a pure negative signature. Figure 7.8: Signature of a non-metallic target OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 50: Magnetometer
"Magnetometer" with the OK button. Step 3 Now push the start button of the detector to start measuring. Ferromagnetic metals are for example iron, cobalt and nickel. Also other metals or objects, which include traces of such metals can be detected. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 51: Conducting A Magnetometer Scan
Now you can move slowly forward, backwards and sidewards, but should avoid turning the probe. The probe should always point vertical to the ground and should not be turned around its own axis. Do not swing !!! Do not turn around !!! Figure 7.10: Pivoting or turning the probe falisifies the measurement OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 52: Transfer To Pc
Push the OK button to open the prepare screen. Step 2 This screen informs you about the settings that you have to adopt into the Visualizer 3D dialog. It tells you how many impulses per scanning path were recorded. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... - Page 53 Now the device transfers all data from internal memory to your computer. Simultaneously you should see incoming measure values in Visualizer 3D. Step 6 After all data has been transferred, the Bluetooth connection gets disconnected and you will get back to the main menu. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...
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Page 54: Settings
7.5.2 Information This option displays information concerning the device's serial number and firmware version. Figure 7.12: Information screen Those information may be useful if you are contacting your distributor for additional support requests. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 55: Bluetooth
Figure 7.14: Reset to factory defaults Use arrow buttons or to select the “Yes” option and push the OK button to start the factory reset. If you do not want to reset your device select the “No” option instead. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 56: Back
This option is used to return back to the main menu, especially when using the hardware buttons only. Figure 7.15: Back screen If you are using the touchscreen capabilities you simply touch the icon instead. This icon will always indicate to go back to the previous screen. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 57: Field Procedure
8 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 58: General Scanning Procedure
The starting position of two scanning paths is always on the same side of the measured area. You will only record data in one way and in one direction, while you should return and walk back to the starting position of the next scanning path without recording data. Figure 8.2 represents both techniques schematically. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 59: 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 60: Figure 8.3: Effects Of Changing The Number Of Impulses And Their Distance
Figure 8.4: Comparison of low and high number of impulses Do not hesitate to record more measurements with different numbers of impulses. For example you can scan a large area before doing a second detailed precision measurement. Especially if searching for OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 61: Special Advices For Field Procedure
Inform yourself about the area, where you are searching. Does it make sense to detect here? Are there historical references which confirms your speculation? What type of soil is on this area? Are there good conditions for data recording? Is it allowed to search at this place (e.g. private property)? OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 62: Orientation Of Probe
For skilled users of the 3D Ground Navigator both scan modes are suitable. According to experience the best graphics has been received in the "Parallel" mode, because you are starting at the same point and traveling in the same direction. It is also easier to control your walking speed. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com... -
Page 63: 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 64 Rocky mountainous areas. Areas with many mountains are also riddled with patches of mineralization. Mountainous areas are created from faults in the earth and this is probably the biggest area for natural treasures as well as mineralization. OKM GmbH www.okmmetaldetectors.com...