Test Piece - Functional Test - Minelab F3 Operation Manual

3.4 Test Piece – Functional Test. The F3 is supplied with a
Test Piece specially designed to confirm that the detector is working
to correct specifications. The sensitivity of the detector should be
checked with the Test Piece before, during and after demining
operations, (in compliance with local Standard Operating
Procedures). In some instances, a user may prefer to use inert
mines as test pieces because they represent the local threat.
Minelab recommends that the detector always be first tested with
the supplied Test Piece before local test pieces are used for testing.
NOTE
When switched on, maximum sensitivity is available 30 seconds
after the Threshold Tone commences. Do not test the detector with
the Test Piece until 30 seconds after the Threshold Tone begins.
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