MINELAB S O V E R E I G N GT Contact Details: Minelab USA 871 Grier Drive, Suite B1 Las Vegas, Nevada 89119 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA email: minelab@minelabusa.com tel: +1-702-891 8809 Minelab Electronics Pty Ltd PO Box 537 Torrensville Plaza South Australia 5031 AUSTRALIA email: minelab@minelab.com.au tel: +61-8-8238 0888 Minelab International Limited Laragh, Bandon Co. Cork IRELAND email: minelab@minelab.ie tel: +353-23 52101 www.minelab.
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table of contents www.minelab.com 1. INTRODUCTION 3 2. BBS TECHNOLOGY 4 3. LIST OF PARTS 6 4. ACCESSORIES 6 5. ASSEMBLING THE DETECTOR 7 5.1. Lower Shaft Assembly 7 5.2. Armrest / Upper Shaft Assembly 7 5.3. Completing the Shaft Assembly 8 5.4. Shaft Mount the Control Box 8 5.5. Hipmounting/Chest Mount 9 6. BATTERIES 10 6.1. Installation of NiMH Battery Pack 10 6.2. Installation of Alkaline Batteries 10 6.3. Low Battery Warning and NiMH Recharging 11 6.4.
table of contents 1. Introducing the Sovereign GT www.minelab.com www.minelab.com 7. CONTROL PANEL 12 1. Introduction 7.1. Quickstart Operating Instructions 12 7.2. Volume Control and On/Off Switch 13 Congratulations on purchasing Minelab’s Sovereign GT detector. The Sovereign GT metal detector has been designed for general purpose detecting with features to suit the coin and treasure hunter plus automatic ground balance for the gold fields. 7.3. Sensitivity Control 14 7.4.
1. introducing the Sovereign GT www.minelab.com 2. BBS Technology When developing BBS technology, Minelab’s scientists first looked at technology that was already available in the market and identified its limitations in field use. Discussions with seasoned treasure hunters from around the world identified a number of common problems facing detector operators including : • • • • Loss of detection depth in mineralised ground. Inaccurate target identification beyond 5 or 6 inches.
2. list of parts www.minelab.com 5. assembling the detector www.minelab.com 3. List of Parts 5. Assembling the Detector The box in which the Sovereign GT is shipped should contain the following items. Please check that all of these items are in the box: - See note Please follow these instructions to assemble the Sovereign GT. Refer to the drawings to identify parts and how they are positioned. Please contact your Minelab dealer for further instructions should any difficulties arise.
www.minelab.com www.minelab.com 5.3. Completing the Shaft Assembly 5.5. Hipmounting/Chestmount a) Slide the lower shaft assembly (3) into the Aluminium upper shaft (4). Hipmounting is an alternative to mounting the detector on the shaft and significantly reduces physical strain, enabling longer search time without undue fatigue. A hipmount bag is available as an accessory item for this purpose.
6. batteries www.minelab.com www.minelab.com 6. Batteries 6.3. Low Battery Warning and NiMH Recharging Your Sovereign GT can be powered by either Alkaline batteries (8 x AA) or the Minelab rechargeable NiMH battery pack. A mains charger and/or 12 volt car charger are also available to recharge the NiMH batteries wherever you are. These accessory items are available from your authorised Minelab Dealer. 6.1.
7. control panel 7. control panel www.minelab.com 7. Control Panel This section gives detailed descriptions of the Sovereign GT’s controls and functionality. It is important that this section is read carefully as it will provide all the information required to set and adjust these controls. It may be beneficial to refer back to this section in the future. www.minelab.com All Metals Mode a) Install charged battery pack. b) Set the Mode switch to All Metals.
www.minelab.com 7. control panel www.minelab.com 7.3. Sensitivity Control 7.4. Threshold Control The Sensitivity control, located at the bottom of the control panel, allows the level of sensitivity to be adjusted to suit the conditions in which you are detecting. It is often thought of in terms of a depth control and it is, to a point, but more importantly it also makes the unit more or less sensitive to interference caused by ground “mineralisation”, and electromagnetic fields.
www.minelab.com 7.5. Disc/All Metal Switch This switch is located in the top centre of the control panel and is used to select All Metal or Disc. (Discriminate) with Iron Mask, or Disc. without Iron Mask mode. In All Metal mode the Sovereign GT will detect both ferrous and non-ferrous objects. In this mode the Disc and Notch controls will have no effect and the Sovereign GT will respond in the same way to all types of metal.
www.minelab.com 7.6. Discrimination Control – Continued The Sovereign GT uses the electrical conductivity of the object to determine the type of metal detected, and based upon the Disc control setting, will either ignore or accept the object. The most effective way to demonstrate this is to consider a number of objects, all of varying conductivity, placed in order of conductivity on the ground. (see figure 12). www.minelab.com 7.7.
www.minelab.com 7.8. Ground Balance switch ( Track/Fix/Pinpoint ) When operating in Disc mode, the Sovereign GT uses digital filtering to compensate for ground effects and the Track / Fix / Pinpoint function is disabled. When operating in All Metals, Minelab’s world-renowned Automatic ground balance is operating to overcome the effects of variable, mineralized soils.
www.minelab.com 8. digital target indication meter www.minelab.com 7.9. Noise Cancel 8. Digital Target Indication Meter (available as accessory) When detecting in some areas, the threshold may become chattery or unstable. This is often caused by electricity or radio transmission and most commonly of all, other detectors. The noise cancel switch on the Sovereign GT allows the operator to select a different search band, which will often overcome this effect.
www.minelab.com 8.2. Calibration of Meter www.minelab.com Target Recognition Table Before using the Digital Target Meter, it is necessary to calibrate it as follows: a) Set the Calibration control knob (situated to the rear of the meter) to the center position of its range. b) Place the detector in a stationary position with the coil flat on the ground.
9. practising the controls www.minelab.com 10. treasure hunting tips www.minelab.com 9. Practising the Controls 10. Treasure Hunting Tips Take some time to become familiar with how the Sovereign GT responds to various metal objects. The Sovereign GT will perform at its best when its Tornado coil is kept in close proximity to the ground. Inexperienced operators should practice maintaining a constant coil height at the extremity of each swing; maintaining contact with the ground will make this easier.
10. treasure hunting tips 12. detector care www.minelab.com www.minelab.com 11.2. Recovering the Object 12. Detector Care Once the target has been pinpointed, clear the surface of loose material (twigs, leaves, etc…) and check again for the signal. If there is no signal then the target is amongst the surface material. In this case search the surface material until the target is located. The Sovereign GT is a high-quality electronic instrument, finely engineered and packaged in a durable housing.
13. troubleshooting 14. specifications www.minelab.com www.minelab.com Fault Solution 14. Specifications No Sound – Check batteries and battery connections. – Check headphones and their connection. These specifications are subject to change without notice. Erratic Noises No Target Response – Check battery charge and battery connections. – Ensure coil connector is tightened firmly. – Reduce the Sensitivity by turning clockwise or return to the Auto position.
15. warranty and service www.minelab.com Minelab Service Repair Form Today’s Date: Detector Model: Serial No.
