Fisher Research Labs F5 - User Manual

ACC ESSORIES
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Fisher Padded Carry Bag
Rugged double stitched construction. Includes handy
exterior pocket for extra batteries or small accessories.
– 103693000C
Fisher Stereo Headphones
Use with Fisher metal detectors. Lightweight and adjustable with
true stereo sound, adjustable volume, 1/8 jack with 1/4 adaptor,
4’ cable. – 9720950000
Fisher Pin Pointer
Pinpoints the exact location of buried metal objects. Audio signal
indicator and vibrator. Runs on 1 – 9-Volt Battery. – FPOINT
Metal Sand Scoop
Large galvanized metal scoop with filtering holes. Strong Rubberized grip.
– SAND SCOOP
Lesche Knife
Made from high quality heat-treated tempered steel. The ultimate digging tool.
Comes with a durable sheath. 12" in length with a 7" serrated blade.
– LESCHE KNIFE
Fisher Baseball Cap
One size fits all. – FCAP
Fisher T-Shirt
100% cotton with Fisher
®
Logo. Sizes: LG, XL & XXL – FTSHIRT
Replacement/Accessory Search Coils
10” Concentric Standard Coil (replacement) – 10COIL-F5
5” Biaxial Accessory Coil - 5COIL-F5
8” Concentric Accessory Coil - 8COIL-7B13
11” Biaxial Accessory Coil - 11COIL-F5
Coil Covers
Specially made to protect your coil from abrasion and damage.
10” Concentric Standard Coil Cover – F70COVER
5” Biaxial Accessory Coil Cover – 5COVER-CZ3
8” Concentric Accessory Coil Cover – 8COVER-7
11” Biaxial Accessory Coil Cover – COVER-11DD
Gold
Prospecting Kits
Use ALKALINE
Batteries ONLY
• Large Display Screen
• Continual Visual Indication of
Important Parameters:
Target Identification
Target Confidence
Target Depth
Ground Phase
Detector’s Internal Ground Setting
• Three Search Modes
Discrimination
All Metal Autotune
Static PinPoint
• Computerized and Manual
Ground Balancing
• Waterproof 9
3
/
4
” open-frame
concentric elliptical search coil
• Controls
Ground Balance Frequency
Discrimination Notch
Threshold Tones
Gain Phase Lock
Pinpoint
MF5B Rev4 031112
Also available
with 11”DD coil
(Item# F5-11DD)

Summary

ASSEMBLY

BATTERIES

CONTROL PANEL

GND BAL (Ground Balance)

Calibrates the detector to local ground conditions to cancel mineral signals.

THRESHOLD

Sets the background audio level, affecting sensitivity and response to weak signals.

PINPOINT

GAIN

Adjusts signal amplification to detect smaller or deeper buried objects.

DISCRIM (Mode Selection)

Selects between All Metal mode and Discrimination mode, and sets discrimination levels.

NOTCH

Allows user to eliminate specific target categories from detection.

GROUND BALANCING

What is Ground Balancing?

Explains the purpose of ground balancing to cancel interfering mineral signals.

Why do I need to Ground Balance?

Details the benefits of ground balancing for deeper detection and accuracy.

AUDIO TARGET IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

DISCRIMINATION MODE

DEPTH AND TARGET DISPLAY

READING THE DISPLAY

Explains how the LCD screen indicates probable target identification and depth.

DEPTH INDICATOR:

Indicates the probable depth of coin-sized objects in inches.

TWO DIGIT TARGET INDICATOR

Provides a numeric value to help identify buried targets accurately.

UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY

UNDERSTANDING THE DISPLAY (continued)

SEARCH TECHNIQUES (in DISC mode)

Target Verification

Pinpointing Process

Technique to locate a target precisely using sweeping patterns.

Fisher Research Labs F5 Specifications

General

Battery Life	20 hours
Searchcoil	10" elliptical concentric
Search Modes	All Metal, Discrimination
Discrimination	Yes
Ground Balance	Manual
Pinpoint Mode	Yes
Sensitivity	Adjustable
Depth Indicator	Yes
Battery Type	9V
Audio Output	Speaker