System Overview; Mf5 Overview - Minelab MF5 Operation Manual

MF5 Overview

Since 1996, Minelab has designed, developed and manufactured its range
of metal detectors to meet the requirements of landmine, unexploded
ordnance and Improvised Explosive Device (IED) clearance operations
throughout the world. Minelab continually strives to improve equipment
detection capability and Operator safety throughout the development of its
unique technologies and products.
Performance
Minelab's MF5 metal detector has a uniquely
simple and ergonomic design. The detector
is reliable, robust and simple to use, allowing
an Operator to focus on detecting targets.
The MF5 is designed to detect and pinpoint
all types of metal and conductive targets
to include fine wires and carbon rods. Using
complex interrogation algorithms, the MF5
can also provide an Operator with information
regarding target composition.
Simple
The MF5 is designed for simple and intuitive
use by an Operator thereby reducing the time
required for equipment training.
Target detection alerts provided to an Operator
can be a combination of audio (Main Speaker
and/or Earset), visual (visible or Infrared
[IR] Light Emitting Diodes [LED]) and haptic
(vibration) responses. An Operator can select
IR LED when operations require the use of
night vision goggles.

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Safe
This manual describes procedures for the
safe and effective operation of the MF5.
However, local Standard Operating Procedures
should take precedence provided all Minelab
recommended safety procedures are observed.
The MF5 incorporates several safety features
such as Low Battery and System Fault
warnings with continuous microprocessor
controlled internal self-testing. The inclusion
of a Test Piece provides the Operator with a
quick and easy check to ensure the detector is
functioning at its operational capability.
Robust
Components of the MF5 are manufactured
within tightly controlled parameters so that
they can be interchanged in the field without
any requirement for calibration. The MF5 is
designed to comply with MIL-STD-810G.
NOTE: Although the MF5 can withstand
immersion to a depth of three metres for
short periods of time — it is NOT designed
for use as an underwater detector.