Velleman CS130 - Manual (Page 9)

05/09/2013
12. Troubleshooting
• Before turning the device in for
problem.
•
When problems occur, first chec
ensure the connections are correct and secure.
Oscillating Signal
• This is caused most often by outside sources such as fluorescent lights, radios, power lines and
the proximity of other metal detectors. There’s not much you can do about it.
Intermittent Sound from Speaker
• This can have several origins:
o This could be due to poor battery connections. Make sure the batteries are securely clipped in
place.
o A radio transmission from a passing taxi or another vehicle using radio transmitter
equipment.
o The speaker may have come loose. Have your dealer fix the speaker back into
The detector drifts out of tune
• The metal detector can be affected by changing temperatures e.g. when the device is taken out
of storage and out into the field. Wait a while until the temperature of your CS1
The device may need as much as half an hour to acclimatise if the change in temperature is
extreme.
• Sometimes batteries will cause the signal to drift. Replace them if this is the case.
13. Code of Conduct
• Do not interfere with archaeological sites or ancient monuments. Join your lo
society if you are interested in ancient history.
• Do not leave a mess. Use a sharpened trowel or knife to cut a neat circle or triangle, extract the
object and carefully replace the soil and the grass.
• Help keep your country tidy. Bottle
iron and other scrap should be collected and
• Do not trespass: ask permission before venturing onto private property.
• Report all historical finds to the local museum
accidentally discover a site of archaeological interest.
•
Be very careful if you discover any live ammunition or any lethal object such as an unexploded
mine. Do not touch the object! Mark the site carefully and report the find at once to the local
police.
• Do not leave gates open when crossing fields and do not damage crops or frighten animals.
• Try to get along with any other detector you may meet. There is much to be le
experienced users.
• Always obey local laws and regulations. Contact your local government for more information.
Notice: It is illegal for anyone to use a metal detector on a scheduled ancient monument unless
permission has been obtained from the
Commission for England or the Secretary of State for the Environment in Scotland and
Wales.
14. Batteries
•
When battery-voltage is low (<8.8V), the low battery indicator
be replaced to ensure correct functioning of the detector.
• Switch off the detector by turning the
heard.
• Open the compartments [D] and insert
• Close the battery compartment. The
WARNING:
Do not puncture or throw batteries in fire as they might explode.
Do not attempt to recharge non
Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Keep batteries away from
CS130
9
in for repair, read this section as it might contain the solution for your
When problems occur, first check the batteries. Replace the batteries when necessary and
ensure the connections are correct and secure.
is caused most often by outside sources such as fluorescent lights, radios, power lines and
the proximity of other metal detectors. There’s not much you can do about it.
Intermittent Sound from Speaker
oor battery connections. Make sure the batteries are securely clipped in
A radio transmission from a passing taxi or another vehicle using radio transmitter
The speaker may have come loose. Have your dealer fix the speaker back into
The metal detector can be affected by changing temperatures e.g. when the device is taken out
of storage and out into the field. Wait a while until the temperature of your CS1
much as half an hour to acclimatise if the change in temperature is
Sometimes batteries will cause the signal to drift. Replace them if this is the case.
Do not interfere with archaeological sites or ancient monuments. Join your lo
society if you are interested in ancient history.
Do not leave a mess. Use a sharpened trowel or knife to cut a neat circle or triangle, extract the
object and carefully replace the soil and the grass.
Help keep your country tidy. Bottle tops, silver paper and tin cans belong in a waste bin
iron and other scrap should be collected and taken to a specialized company for further handling.
Do not trespass: ask permission before venturing onto private property.
Report all historical finds to the local museum or government and get expert help if you
accidentally discover a site of archaeological interest.
Be very careful if you discover any live ammunition or any lethal object such as an unexploded
uch the object! Mark the site carefully and report the find at once to the local
Do not leave gates open when crossing fields and do not damage crops or frighten animals.
Try to get along with any other detector you may meet. There is much to be le
Always obey local laws and regulations. Contact your local government for more information.
It is illegal for anyone to use a metal detector on a scheduled ancient monument unless
permission has been obtained from the Historic Buildings and Ancient Monument
Commission for England or the Secretary of State for the Environment in Scotland and
voltage is low (<8.8V), the low battery indicator [1] lights up and batteries must
ure correct functioning of the detector.
Switch off the detector by turning the VOLUME button [2] counter clockwise until a click is
and insert a new 9V AA battery (6LR61C, not included).
Close the battery compartment. The detector is now ready for use.
Do not puncture or throw batteries in fire as they might explode.
Do not attempt to recharge non-rechargeable batteries.
Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.
Keep batteries away from children.
© Velleman nv
repair, read this section as it might contain the solution for your
k the batteries. Replace the batteries when necessary and
is caused most often by outside sources such as fluorescent lights, radios, power lines and
the proximity of other metal detectors. There’s not much you can do about it.
oor battery connections. Make sure the batteries are securely clipped in
A radio transmission from a passing taxi or another vehicle using radio transmitter
The speaker may have come loose. Have your dealer fix the speaker back into place.
The metal detector can be affected by changing temperatures e.g. when the device is taken out
of storage and out into the field. Wait a while until the temperature of your CS130 has stabilised.
much as half an hour to acclimatise if the change in temperature is
Sometimes batteries will cause the signal to drift. Replace them if this is the case.
Do not interfere with archaeological sites or ancient monuments. Join your local archaeological
Do not leave a mess. Use a sharpened trowel or knife to cut a neat circle or triangle, extract the
belong in a waste bin. Rusty
taken to a specialized company for further handling.
and get expert help if you
Be very careful if you discover any live ammunition or any lethal object such as an unexploded
uch the object! Mark the site carefully and report the find at once to the local
Do not leave gates open when crossing fields and do not damage crops or frighten animals.
Try to get along with any other detector you may meet. There is much to be learnt from
Always obey local laws and regulations. Contact your local government for more information.
It is illegal for anyone to use a metal detector on a scheduled ancient monument unless
Historic Buildings and Ancient Monument
Commission for England or the Secretary of State for the Environment in Scotland and
lights up and batteries must
counter clockwise until a click is
not included).
Do not puncture or throw batteries in fire as they might explode.
Dispose of batteries in accordance with local regulations.