Functional Tones - Minelab MF5 Operation Manual

Functional Tones

The MF5 emits tones that vary in pitch and volume to alert the Operator to
targets, automatic detector functions or equipment alarm conditions. The
following table summarises the tones emitted by the MF5.
Tone
Start-Up
Shut-Down
Heartbeat
(Detection Mode)
Heartbeat
(Interrogation Mode)
User Input Accepted
User Input Not Accepted
Success
Failure
Ground Balance
Noise Cancel
Target Detection
18 | Functional Description
Event
Internal diagnostic checks when
the MF5 is switched on.
Unit powering down and
settings saved.
Indicates that detector is
operating in Detection mode.
Indicates that detector is
operating in Interrogation mode.
Confirms to Operator that user
input has been accepted.
Indicates to Operator that user
input has not been accepted.
Confirms to Operator that a process
has been successfully completed
(for example Noise Cancel,
Ground Balance).
Indicates to Operator that a process
has failed (for example Noise
Cancel, Ground Balance).
Indicates that Ground Balance
is in progress.
Indicates that Noise Cancel
procedure is in progress.
Indicates target detected.
Description
Slow repeating low-pitched beep.
Low-pitched descending tones.
Double tick every 15 seconds (only
occurs in the absence of other
audio, such as detection audio or
low battery warning).
Single tick every 15 seconds (only
occurs in the absence of other
audio, such as detection audio or
low battery warning).
Single short beep of high-pitch.
Single short beep of low-pitch.
Three short beeps of
ascending pitch.
Three short beeps of
descending pitch.
Four short high-pitch beeps
followed by one relatively lower pitch
beep, on a repeating cycle.
A repeating cycle of two short high-
pitched beeps followed by a longer
lower-pitched beep.
Increases volume and high or
low-pitch depending on target
composition and depth.