Goldscan English
Goldscan English
USERS MANUAL
KTS - 3D Online
KTS - Electronic
Germany
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Table of contents
1 General hints..................................................................................................................4
1.1 Introduction.........................................................................................................................4
1.2 Delivery contents.................................................................................................................4
1.3 Assembling...........................................................................................................................4
2 Electronic unit...............................................................................................................5
2.1 The front..............................................................................................................................5
2.2 The back...............................................................................................................................6
3 Progress of search.........................................................................................................7
3.1 Principle (important).........................................................................................................7
3.2 The usage of coils.................................................................................................................7
3.2.1 The 45 cm searchcoil.....................................................................................................7
3.2.2 The 1 x 1 m Coil (searchframe)......................................................................................8
3.2.3 General hints to the usage...............................................................................................8
3.3 Precise localisation of metalobjects...................................................................................9
3.4 Hints to the search...............................................................................................................9
3.5 Important hints to the RESET-button............................................................................10
3.6 The search process............................................................................................................10
3.7 Error signals......................................................................................................................11
4 General hints................................................................................................................12
4.1 Search coil choice..............................................................................................................12
4.1.1 45 cm coil.....................................................................................................................12
4.1.2 Cylindric coil................................................................................................................12
4.1.3 1 x 1 m PVC searchframe.............................................................................................12
4.2 Accumulator and charger................................................................................................13
4.3 Care....................................................................................................................................13
4.4 Hint.....................................................................................................................................13
4.5 Locationdepth GOLD SCAN...........................................................................................13
5 Technical data..............................................................................................................14
5.1 Electronic unit...................................................................................................................14
5.2 1 x 1 m coil.........................................................................................................................14
5.3 Computer condition..........................................................................................................14
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7.1.1 Start-button...................................................................................................................23
7.1.2 Saving the measurement...............................................................................................23
7.1.3 Tranferring the measurement........................................................................................23
7.2 Systemrequirements..........................................................................................................24
7.3 Licence agreement.............................................................................................................24
7.4 Utilisation clauses..............................................................................................................24
7.5 Disclaimer of liability........................................................................................................24
8 Program operations....................................................................................................25
8.1 Main-window.....................................................................................................................25
8.2 Toolbar...............................................................................................................................25
8.2.1 File-menu......................................................................................................................25
8.2.2 Speech...........................................................................................................................25
8.2.3 Info................................................................................................................................25
8.3 Adjustment range..............................................................................................................26
8.3.1 Serial interface..............................................................................................................26
8.3.2 Speed.............................................................................................................................26
8.3.3 Orientation....................................................................................................................26
8.3.4 Start / Stop....................................................................................................................26
8.3.5 Audio output.................................................................................................................27
8.3.6 Scaling..........................................................................................................................27
8.4 Presentation.......................................................................................................................27
9 Warranty......................................................................................................................28
9.1 In period of warranty.......................................................................................................28
9.2 Out period of warranty.....................................................................................................28
10 Contact.........................................................................................................................28
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1 General hints
1.1 Introduction
Dear customer,
we congratulate you on your purchase of gold scan. The GOLD SCAN is a high tech
product from the company KTS-Electronic. After years of production and
development of various metal detectors, we present you the first metal detector,
which you can directly connect to a PC, to analyze more details of your metal
findings. This informations are very important for gold and treasure hunters,
archaeologists and industry cause finally lost treasures can be recovered.
We wish you much success with your new GOLD SCAN, and we are available for
you, if you have more questions.
1.3 Assembling
Compared with other devices, the assembly of your GOLD SCAN is very simple. Only
2 cables must be connected: USB cable and coil cable. And your unit is already
operational.
First, connect the GOLD SCAN electronics unit to the PC through the USB cable,
then connect the coil cable on the back side with the electronics.
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Important explanation:
The GOLD SCAN is a metaldetector with a connection to a PC with KTS-Online-
Software. First you should use this device as a metaldetector, therefor read the
following users manual carefully. Use your GOLD SCAN as a metaldetector, search
and identify your findings on your display (metalclass), then mark the place of
discovery. Later you can scan the marked place of discovery more exact by using
your laptop with your KTS-Online software. The use of laptops and the respective
settings will be explained in the last section.
2 Electronic unit
MT (All metal search): In this position all metals will not be tested on their
conductivity, but all metals will be displayed without discrimination, acoustical
and optical through the value number.
This position has the advantage, that you can detect with highest sensibility,
thereby simultaneously a depth measurement happens, that will displayed
through the value number. As smaller the value number, as deeper lies the
metal object. Also about the value number and the sound you can declare
the form.
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ID (metaldiscrimination): In this position the discriminator will be turned on.
The metal class number of the found metal object will be calculated and
shown on the display. With a little exercise and experience you can declare
the metal class through the shown metal class value. The metal class value
can be between 0-170 depending on the measured metal class.
AUDIO (volume control): With the AUDIO you can regulate the volume.
FREQ. : After the device is switched to the desired position with the MODE knob and
volume was regulated, the frequency should be regulated, that a slow ticking
frequency is perceptible. A fine frequency adjustment is for a stable claytone.
RESET: The RESET button is an automatic zeroing at the push of this button. After
the engage, but before the search starts, the RESET button briefly
must be pushed. After replacing the coil, the RESET button must be pushed
, so that the new coil is set. In addition, the RESET button must be pushed at occur
of a error signal.
Socket for coils and charger: The connector for the coil is on the left side. The
connector plug of the search coil will be pluged into the socket. Before removing the
plug, the lever must be pushed, then the plug can be pulled out. The connector is
compatible with all GOLD SCAN search coils. The search coil connector is also the
socket for the charger. To recharge the batteries, insert the plug of the charger
simply into the socket of the coil and controll the loading process. The red LED
shows the recharging process. The green LED shows the end of the recharging
process. Charging with the quick charger takes about 3 to 4 hours,
then the charging plug should be removed.
The connector of the charger should be removed before any storage.
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Headphone socket: Any commercial headphones with 6.3 mm
jack can be pluged in. If you use the
headphones, the speaker is turned off. A matching, lightweight headphones, is
provided with the device.
3 Progress of search
The Assembling:
1. Push the lower plastic tube into the middle aluminum tube and connect them with
the upper aluminum tube.
2. Now hold the centerpiece, while with your free hand,
adjusting the mounting-screw in clockwise.
3. Wrap the cable of the search coil around the lower pipe and plug the jack into the
proposed connector on the electronic unit. The electronic untit is in an special
coverbag. The plug should be determined by the lower
opening of the bag to be connected.
The usage:
1. The search coil should be kept about 2 to 5 cm in parallel on the ground level.
2. After switching and regulating the volume and frequency, you should press the
RESET button for balancing the soil.
3. For the soil balance regulatory hold the coil around 5 cm above the ground
(on a metal free position) and press about 3 seconds the RESET button.
With the ground regulatory balance the influence of minerals in the soil will be
neutralised in the search coil, thereby accrue less error signals.
4. Tepeat the ground regulatory balance at various locations, to ensure that the
regulatory is always right accomplished. Especially by change of soil layers, e.g. by
digging out, this process should be repeated.
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3.2.2 The 1 x 1 m Coil (searchframe)
The assembling:
The usage:
The search framework consists of lightweight plastic pipes and 4-meter cable, that
can be in
or on the pipes attached. It is best suited for the search for greater
objects, shall be used in a wide-area suspects, because with the help of 2
people, you get much faster and more convenient to go. Another advantage of
this large coil is the fact that smaller disturbing metal parts do not will appear. The
search coil can be kept between 20-50 cm above the ground. As higher the distance
to the ground, as lesser can small and medium-sized metal parts be notified.
Your GOLD SCAN was designed so that no quickly swing of the search coil
is needed. Just hold down the search probe flat and parallel to the ground, and
you determine your own search speed.
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After turning on the device, press a brief moment the RESET button and regulate the
FREQ. regulator untill a slow ticking signal is hearable. This signal is acoustically
similar to a second hand. With each new setting press the RESET button to set the
zeroing. With the knob AUDIO set the desired volume.
ID search method:
Thereto set the MODE control to the position ID. This search system uses the metal
discrimination. Once the ID -LED lights and a value will be shown in the display.
Ferrous metals will reach a value up to 120; Aluminium up to 40, about 70 copper
and gold reach a value about 160.
Your GOLD SCAN works with the pulse induction searching system and is able to
detect, without setting the search coil in motion. With approximating the search coil to
a
metal object, the frequency of the clay/tone is increased. As soon as the search coil
is
exactly over the object, the highest clay/tone is reached.
With this method the exact place of discovery of the object can be located. By the
clay/tone duration the form of the object can be determined. For example, a long
lasting
high clay/tone stands in longitudinal direction for a narrow object, e.g. a pipe. A high
claytone in any direction indicates a circular object.
Please note that you do not carry metal articles with you during the search process.
This could cause a wrong adjustment when pushing the RESET key and can
produce false indicator effects whilst the search process. In addition this can cause a
wrong discrimination or metal distinction.
During the search, make sure that the clay/tone remains constant, otherwise a wrong
adjustment by magnetic fields may occur. Especially with the search
with the 1 x 1 m coil (search framework) be certain that when an instable clay/tone
appears the RESET key is pressed. This must be accomplished in order to prevent
unwanted interferences by geomagnetism.
Strongly magnetized soils affect large search coils (searchframe) more than small
search coils. In the search with the large coil be certain therefore that the search coil
approx. 15-50 cm (depending upon need) is kept parallel to the soil and if possible
without jerky movements.
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3.5 Important hints to the RESET-button
The function of the RESET button is very important and should be pressed after each
of the following changes.
1. After every engage of the metaldetector
2. After every change of the mode-function
3. After each exchange of the search coil
4. During the search, if the sound becomes unstable because bad ground conditions
or geomagnetism.
In the search, and especially before the excavation the following factors should be
minded, to create the search focused and successful.
1. Change in the tone (frequency)
2. Intensity of the sound
3. Duration of the clay
4.The value (digital display)
The change of the clay/tone is the first sign for the detection of a metal object. Before
the excavation, however different factors should be analyzed and the own search
experience to the assistance be pulled.
The more intensively the clay/tone, the more largely or more near lies the metal
object.
While the high search clay/tone rings out, the search coil in the close environment
should induced, around the approximate form of the metal object to determine .
The pointer excursion works in the all metals position exactly the same as the
clay/tone.
Simultaneous observing of clay/tone and pointer excursion leads to the better
analysis
of the find object.
After by the intensity of the clay/tone and by the pointer excursion the size of the
object
was determined and with the simultaneous movement of the search coil the probable
form of the object, can be begun with the conductivity recognition and metal
distinction.
For the identification of the metal object the DISC position should be selected, after
manipulation of the RESET key and the renewed FREQ. attitude hold the search coil
over the soil and observes the announcement.
Your GOLD SCAN have a metal distinction. In addition the inserted microprocessor
computes the conductivity of the metal object and indicates these on the similar
announcement. Your GOLD SCAN were developed in such a way that no swivelling
of the search coil is necessary. This proves during the depth detection as particularly
helpful. For the identification of a metal object a weak clay/tone is not sufficient. So
that the conductivity of the metal can be computed, it requires a signal with high
intensity. As long as the search coil on the located metal object is, the conductance
number is stored and indicated.
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We recommend to locate first with the sensitive search mode ALLM. the finds and
only if a clear acoustic signal to be heard are to the DISC mode to switch.
Hold in addition the search coil on a constant height over the soil and press the
RESET key approx. 2 seconds long. Move the search coil over the located metal
object then again. As far as the acoustic signal achieved its highest intensity, the
DISC light emitting diode will shine and on the announcement the conductivity of the
metal will indicate. Compare the indicated conductivity number with on page 9
indicated the values, in order to determine the kind of metal of your find object.
The indicated values are appoximate values, which can be completed by your own
search experience in your search area. For example a large iron sheet metal of 10 to
10 cm has the value 40, for a gold sheet metal equal in size the value 50 is indicated
and for a silver sheet metal the value 100 will be indicated. In change of form and
size usually in addition, the indicated values change. Your own search experience
will help you to identify your find more exactly.
HINT:
So that no wrong conductivity values are indicated, it is absolutely necessary
to RESET the soil balance by using the RESET button after a mode change to
renewed soil balance attitude. With manipulation the RESET key is to be made
certain therefore that no metal part is in the soil.
With the development of your GOLD SCAN special value was put on stability and
failsafe
characteristic, so that during the search if possible few disturbances arise. Despite
the multiplicity of filters and modulators it is unfortunately impossible that certain soil
conditions cause disturbances, which can affect your measured values. Incorrect
signals can occur except by a wrong soil balance attitude by the following effects:
Error signals can except through a false floor balance, appear by the following
effects:
1. Ferric oxide: By magnetic ferric oxide soils the conductance of the located metal
can be falsified.
2. Anomaly effects lead to the fact that large iron metals are indicated as precious
metal.
3. Small articles from bronze than iron are partly indicated, an accuracy of the
measured values is therefore ensured starting from 5 x 5 cm find size.
4. The measured values can be falsified, because in the proximity of the located
metal object other metal parts are.
5. Strongly magnetic perturbative fields within the living range and in the proximity of
ground cables can do special with use of the large search coil the measured
values to affect.
6. In the proximity lying radio transmitter, often lead to disturbances, during the
search.
7. Strongly magnetic fields, particularly in the proximity of high voltage masts, can
cause disturbances.
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4 General hints
To your GOLD SCAN, there are several search coils, each responsible for certain
applications are suitable.
4.1.1 45 cm coil
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4.2 Accumulator and charger
4.3 Care
Your GOLD SCAN does not need much care, yet there are some points, which
should consider you, to receive in order its optimal ready status. Avoid extreme
temperatures, since it is not to be excluded that electronic construction units are
damaged thereby. Invert a plastic bag over the electronics housing, as soon as you
come into rains, nebulas or dust. Always hold your equipment clean and dry and
wipe off sand and dirt.
4.4 Hint
Metal detectors produce magnetic fields in the search coil and can in the closer
environment of certain industrial plants or electronic devices, which produce a
strong magnetic field in higher frequency ranges (starting from 100 MH), for
disturbances cause. Your equipment is adjustable under these circumstances
functionally, however no more in air so that a quiet sound becomes audible.
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5 Technical data
Dimensions ca.: 18 x 22 x 7 cm
Weight: 1450 g (incl. leatherbag with carryingbelt)
Power supply: integrated NIMH Accu 12 Volt / 2500 mA
Operating time: ca. 10 hours operation
Loading time: maximal 3-4 hours
car-echarger: external car-recharger (connection on
cigarette lighter)
5.2 1 x 1 m coil
You can connect your GOLD SCAN to any PC or Laptop with the following
conditions:
The software works with Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP or Vista. As minimum
requirements for the meaningful operation, the PC should have following equipment:
You need no extra special computer. You can use your own PC or Laptop for this
device.
6.1 Software
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At the first use of GOLD SCAN, the automatic driver installations will start.
Here select "software list or specific location". And now click Next.
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Choose now "The source also browse“ and click, and find the path. Open the USB-
Stick and select the following path:
\USB-Stick-Gold Scan-für Kunden!!\Virtueller USB-Treiber
When you click Next, the driver is installed. This installation menu opens a second
time Repeat installation for the second driver.
- Open system
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− click hardware category
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− Open Device manager
- Open COM-Port
Please right-click on the USB-port and select properties. If you only want to
know what COM-port is current, look behind "USB-serial-port" in brackets.
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– Open tab Port Settings
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– Open Advanced
In this marked field, you can choose the COM-port you want. Note, however
only use COM-ports between 1-8, because you can only chooce those in the
programm.
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6.1.4 Programstart
Under the heading "serial interface“, you must first set the COM-port in Device
manager. In our example it was the COM-port number 5. Click first on search, since
only the available Com ports can be selected.
Only the active COM-ports can be selected, which means the GOLD SCAN must be
connected at least 1 minute and both green LEDs must light.
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In exceptional cases, it may be possible that the USB interface is not activated. Then
disconnect the USB connection. Wait 2 minutes and then connect it again. Now, the
COM-port is active.
6.3 Softwareinformation
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7 Driver install (after reinstalling of Windows)
If you want to use any other laptop to connect the main unit, or had to reinstall
Windows, copy the folder KTS-Online and Virtual USB drivers from the supplied
USB-stick to your computer first. The first time you connect the main unit through
USB cable, a new Windows Hardware will be recognized. Now starts the Windows
Hardware Wizard. Now click on browse. Choose the folder Virtual USB driver and
then click OK. Now the computer install the first driver. Repeat the same with the
second new hardware, which can be found. Now all the drivers are installed, and you
can start with the measurements.
During control of the ground, you can commence with different search-modes.
7.1.1 Start-button
By pressing the start-button, the search begins. On the sreen the first results will be
displayed in 2-Dimensional until the path ends, then the measurement automatically
terminates. For the next path, you had to press the start-button again to operate.
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7.2 Systemrequirements
The program is a 32-bit application that operates under Windows 98, 2000, NT, XP
or Vista. The minimum conditions for the proper operation of the PC should be
equipped with following requirements:
Through the utilization of the software, the user states with the present license-
regulations in agreement. The usufruct goes out automatically with a violation against
the licenseregulations.
After full payment of the invoice amount the user is allowed to not exclusive right of
use, of the program listed in the bill.. This right is restricted to the owner of original-
software. Consequently, the software can be used only on one single computer-
system at the same time. All present and future copyright and/or of industrial
protection-right at the left programs and at all programs derivative from it, program
modules or in this context produced records remains at the company KTS-Electronic.
The present program was tested carefully, nevertheless mistakes are not to be
excluded. No guarantee is adopted for the usability of the program to a certain
purpose. Especially, no liability is adopted for consequence-damages and profit - and
fortune-losses, that could originate through the application of the program as well as
the affiliated documentation, Price-alterations as well as alterations of each type at
the software and the documentation must remain reservations and must need no
separate communication. Price variation and changes every kind and software and of
the documentation must be reserve and need no separate information.
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8 Program operations
8.1 Main-window
After the program-start, the empty main-window appears with the Menu-bar, that
Tool-bar, that adjustment range, (left) and the ad-area (right),
8.2 Toolbar
8.2.1 File-menu
In the menu bar is the File menu, with entries for the storage and reading of
measurement files. In addition, the program can be terminated.
8.2.2 Speech
The program can be switched completely for the service to several languages.
8.2.3 Info
Only one single point appears in the Info-Menu. It delivers information of the present
version.
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8.3 Adjustment range
All settings will be saved and are available on the next program start.
Here you can choose the COM-port for the connection to the measurement-
hardware. Only the present COM-port will be shown in this list. In the Windows
Device Manager, the number of the COM-ports can be read out.
8.3.2 Speed
The measuring speed can be adjusted in three grades. The movement on the paths,
must conform your speed. A switch is also compatible with the function keys [F2],
[F3] and [F4].
8.3.3 Orientation
The 3D display can be rotated and tilted. The middle button [0] resets to the origin
presentation.
At the beginning of the measuring process, a countdown timer takes place. In the
display area, numbers from 3 to 0 will be shown. The figures are accompanied by
short audio signals. After the display of START, the actual measurement starts. The
probe must be moved from left to right. At the end of the path, you hear a audio
signal again. The probe must now moved a little foward and the next path requires a
movement from right to left. The recording stops automatically after the last path.
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8.3.5 Audio output
The sound can be switched on or off. Your volume is in 10% steps from 0 to 100%
adjustable. Of course, the volume control is decided by the individual volume of your
used pc.
8.3.6 Scaling
The scale adjusts the representation ideal in the color spectrum. The minimum is
shown in blue color the maximum appears in red. The use of the scaling is
recommended particularly for few destinct measuring dynamics.
8.4 Presentation
The representation can be rotated and tilted. In the data menu is the possibility to
save the measured data and respectively to show the data again.
With pressed mouse button you can rotate the 3-D representation. One press on the
[0] leads you to the origin representation.
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9 Warranty
KTS can consent a service also outside the guarantee, then all repair - and transport
costs can be invoiced.
10 Contact
KTS-Electronic
Rubensstr. 21-27
D-64546 Mörfelden-Walldorf
Germany
Tel: +49-(0)6105 26 776
Fax: +49-(0)6105 26 823
www.metalldetektor.de
eMail: [email protected]
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