Instruction manual
Battery Status
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The rst thing I do after arriving at and analyzing a site is to turn on the
detector and make sure I have sucient battery life.
Some detector makes and models use an unregulated battery voltage
for transmission. This results in a loss of detection depth as the battery
discharges. Not so with the X-TERRA. The X-TERRAs are capable of using
1.5 volt AA alkaline, 1.5 volt AA carbon, 1.5 volt AA non-rechargeable
lithium, 1.2 volt AA NiMH rechargeable or 1.2 volt AA NiCad rechargeable
batteries.
Regardless of which type of cells you use, know that the internal voltage
of the X-TERRA is regulated all the time. As such, you can keep detecting
with your X-TERRA until the batteries are used up, without any loss of
performance. However, I’ve found that the initial reading on the battery
indicator does not reect the true battery life. I suggest you let your
X-TERRA operate for a few minutes, then check the indicator again to get
a better estimate of the remaining battery life.
When you are out detecting, feel condent that you don’t have to
change a set of batteries until they run completely out. But as a matter
of convenience, I’d recommend carrying a set of four matching AA cells in
your pouch for when they do nally run out. Otherwise it could be long
walk back to the truck!
1.5 V Alkaline
1.2 V NiMH/NiCad
Overvoltage
If the battery voltage
is too high (above 8V),
the battery icon will
flash and the detector
will shut down.
Battery Voltage (volts)
Approximate Time in Hours
Full
Two black segments
inside the outline.
Half
One black segment
inside the outline.
Low
The icon will begin to
flash for a period of
time and there will be
audio announcements
every 60 seconds
before the detector
finally shuts down.
Understanding your X-TERRA - Getting Started