Troubleshooting - Minelab GPX 6000 User Manual

Troubleshooting

If you experience any of the problems listed in this section, follow the recommended
steps, in order, before contacting an authorised Minelab service centre�
Errors
Coil Error
If there is a coil error, the error icon and the coil icon is
displayed for 5 seconds before the detector automatically
powers off�
Error Troubleshooting
The coil and error icons are displayed, then the detector turns off after 5 seconds
1. Check that the coil connector is connected properly at the front of the control box�
2. Check the coil cable for damage�
3. Check the coil for visible signs of damage�
4. Try another coil, if you have one available�
5. If the error persists, contact an authorised Minelab service centre�
Error icon is displayed, then the detector turns off after 5 seconds
1. Contact an authorised Minelab service centre�
Coil Overload
Very large metal objects close to the coil may overload the detector electronics� If this occurs, the coil icon will flash and an
alarm tone will repeat until the coil is moved away from the source of the overload� The detector will automatically shut‑down
after 60 seconds of continuous coil overload�
Overloading is not harmful to the electronics of the detector�
CONTENTS
System Error
If there is a system error, the error icon is displayed for
5 seconds before the detector automatically powers off�
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