Technical data

• A standard humanitarian demining Earset (Earset Speaker On)

permits the F3’s internal speaker to continue to function even

when the Earset is connected.

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• For military countermine applications, an Earset that mutes the

F3’s internal speaker when the Earset is connected is available

(Earset Speaker Off). The Earset Speaker Off is identified by a

short length of green tubing located at the rear of the Earset

plug.

3.2 Sensitivity Endcaps. A unique feature of the F3 is its

ability to change sensitivity through the exchange of Sensitivity

Endcaps. This design feature eliminates the possibility of an

operator selecting the wrong sensitivity through manipulation of

knobs or switches. The Sensitivity Endcap provides an obvious

visual cue that confirms the level of sensitivity selected in the F3.

The F3 is supplied with Black and Red Sensitivity Endcaps.

• Black Sensitivity Endcap. With the Black Sensitivity Endcap

fitted, the F3 performs at maximum sensitivity. The Black

Endcap MUST be selected when searching for minimum metal

mines or when maximum clearance depth is required.

• Red Sensitivity Endcap. With the Red Sensitivity Endcap

fitted, the F3 performs at reduced sensitivity. This feature may

be useful when there is a need to ignore small metal

fragmentation on the surface but still detect large targets at

depth.

NOTE

If the Red Sensitivity Endcap is not fitted correctly, or there is no

endcap fitted, the detector automatically defaults to the maximum

sensitivity setting (Black Sensitivity Endcap). If the Red Sensitivity

**WARNING**

Minelab strongly recommends that an operator should

always wear an Earset when using the F3 detector.