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Batteries and Charging

The VANQUISH Series is compatible with both rechargeable

and non‑rechargeable AA batteries�

WARNING: Never use a combination of non‑

rechargeable and rechargeable batteries in the

detector, as this may result in damage to the

detector or batteries�

WARNING: There is a risk of explosion if the battery

is replaced by an incorrect type�

BATTERY LEVEL

The Battery Level indicator shows the current battery level�

The battery Level Indicator

Note that rechargeable and non‑rechargeable batteries

have different discharge rates, therefore the Battery Level

Indicator is approximate only�

Low Battery

If using non‑rechargable batteries, the Battery Level Indicator

will ﬂash for approximately 20 minutes before automatic

shut‑down�

If using rechargeable batteries, the Battery Level Indicator

will display a single battery segment for approximately 20

minutes before automatic shut‑down�

Automatic Shut‑Down

When the battery level is critically low, the detector will

automatically shut‑down� 5 seconds before automatic shut‑

down, ‘bF’ displays on the Target ID Number, accompanied by

a shut‑down audio tune�

'bF' on the Target ID Number ﬁeld�

Note that when using some brands/types of rechargeable

batteries, the detector may not show ‘bF’ before automatic

shut‑down�

Battery Run/Charge Times

Minelab rechargeable AA NiMH batteries have an

approximate charge‑time of 8 hours, and a run‑time of

approximately 11 hours�

Non‑rechargeable AA alkaline batteries have a run‑time of

approximately 10 hours�

RECHARGEABLE BATTERIES

The VANQUISH 540 and VANQUISH 540 Pro‑Pack are

supplied with four rechargeable AA NiMH batteries and a

battery charger� These accessories are also available to

purchase separately�

Minelab AA NiMH

Battery Charger

Minelab rechargeable

AA NiMH batteries

For detailed instructions, compliance and safety information

for the Minelab AA NiMH Battery Charger, refer to the

instructions included with the charger�

WARNING: The Minelab NiMH Battery Charger must

only be used to charge NiMH rechargeable batteries�