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- Page 1 ID Excel Target I.D. Metal Detector Operating Manual F I S H E R R E S E A R C H L A B O R A T O R Y...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
CONTENTS About Your Detector ............... pg. 1 Setting Up ................. pg. 2 Control Panel ................pg. 4 Factory Preset Mode .............. pg. 6 4 Tone Audio System ............... pg. 7 Pinpointing ................pg. 7 LCD Identification System ............pg. 8 Auto Ground Balance ............. -
Page 3: About Your Detector
Read this instruction manual thoroughly, practice often and you will be ready for some exciting and rewarding treasure hunting. Drop us a line if you have any questions, comments or good finds to tell us about. In the meantime... Happy Hunting! Fisher Labs... -
Page 4: Setting Up
SETTING UP Your Fisher ID Excel is built to last for years. Handle it carefully, care for it regularly, and it will give you years of dependable service. The ID Excel requires little assembly. 1. Unpack your ID Excel carefully and save the carton: it may come in handy if you ever have to return the instrument for service. - Page 5 SETTING UP holes in the center stem. The coil angle is adjusted by loosening the nylon wing nut on top of the search coil. NOTE: Remember, the longer the shaft, the more you’ll have to bend your elbow to keep the coil off the ground and the sooner your arm will get tired.
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Page 6: Control Panel
CONTROL PANEL The ID Excel control panel is an all new digital I/O System. The LCD Display provides you with a constant control readout showing you all of your current settings. 1. The POWER button turns the unit ON and OFF. One of the first things you will notice when you turn on your ID Excel is the battery level display. - Page 7 CONTROL PANEL A. The DISCRIMINATION control can be varied from a setting of -36 to +22 with the arrow buttons when the DISC icon is flashing. DISCRIMINATION CHART (APPROXIMATE) TONE FOIL LOW-MID TONE MID-HIGH TONE HIGH TONE NICKELS TONE IRON PULL TABS BRASS ZINC...
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Page 8: Factory Preset Mode
FACTORY PRESET MODE Fisher recommends that for a quick start setup and while you are learning to hunt with your ID Excel that you use the factory preset mode. Factory preset mode can be set by pressing the MENU button until the FP icon flashes on the LCD display. -
Page 9: Tone Audio System
4 TONE AUDIO SYSTEM The four-tone audio system provides you with more information per sweep, acting as a target I.D. system in the “discrimination” mode. While sweeping the ID Excel search coil over a target, you will hear one of four tones: LOW TONE = Iron objects (ferrous) LOW/MID TONE = Foil, Nickel, Round Tabs MID/HIGH TONE = Square Tabs, Zinc Pennies... -
Page 10: Lcd Identification System
LCD IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM The LCD will also show you an indication of the type of target you have found, in conjunction with the audio tones, by showing you a number preceded by a “-” or “+” sign. The target identification system works as follows: When in either search mode (ALL METAL or DISC), a target will produce a number between 0 and 36 indicating target... -
Page 11: Auto Ground Balance
AUTO GROUND BALANCE: The precision automatic ground balance system will provide ground balance accuracy that exceeds any setting achieved manually. The procedure is quite simple: After you have set up your controls and are back in the search mode, lower the search coil to the ground in an area completely void of metal. -
Page 12: Additional Features
ADDITIONAL FEATURES AUTOMATIC LOW BATTERY WARNING: The ID Excel will let you know when a low battery condition will begin to effect performance — the batteries must be changed at this time. When the batteries get too weak, the audio system will produce a wavering tone to alert you to the low battery condition. -
Page 13: Searching
SEARCHING Good search techniques are every bit as important as having a good detector. 1. Once your controls are properly set, press and release the P/P touch pad, and move into your search position. Begin your search by walking slowly and sweeping the search coil in a tight semicircle. - Page 14 SEARCHING 5. Keep the search coil moving at a comfortable rate. 6. Take your time. If you walk too fast you can overlap your sweeps and you’ll miss a lot of ground. If you swing your coil too fast, you could lose some sensitivity to deep and/or small targets.
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Page 15: Battery Replacement
BATTERY REPLACEMENT Battery replacement is simple with the ID Excel drop-in battery compartments: just pop the doors open. Two 9-volt transistor batteries are located in separate compartments at the rear of the housing. When it’s time to replace the batteries, always replace both of them. -
Page 16: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Your ID Excel doesn’t require a lot of care. It’s built with high-quality materials. But there are a few things you should do to keep it in peak operating condition. 1. If you’re not going to be using it for a while, take the batteries out. -
Page 17: Specifications
5. For maximum performance and battery life, always use Alkaline Batteries. . 6. ESI: Electro-Static Insulated to eliminate certain types of false signals. ACCESSORIES Standard Items: Optional Items: Hard Carrying Case Fisher Phones 8" Spider Coil with cable Carrying Bag Stereo Phones Operating manual Coil covers... - Page 20 Our detectors are durable, dependable, and search deeper. REPUTATION Fisher produced the first patented metal detector in 1931. For over 70 years, the Fisher logo has been a mark of excellence. LIFETIME WARRANTY Fisher believes in the products we produce and backs this belief with a Limited Lifetime Warranty for a Lifetime of Service &...
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