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Garrett ATX User Manual

Garrett ATX
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6 Garrett Metal Detectors
ATX
7
Telescoping Stem
Searchcoil
Stem Nuts
Stem Rotation Lock
Armrest
Armrest
Lock
Adjusting the searchcoil and stem:
Fold open the searchcoil� Disengage the armrest and stem rotation locks
to allow stem to rotate� Rotate the stem and searchcoil to level and release
the spring-loaded rotation lock to allow it to automatically reengage� The
searchcoil can also be locked at 90º to the left or right for scanning walls
and embankments� When the searchcoil is locked in your preferred orienta-
tion, reengage the armrest lock�
The ATX can be operated with the stems fully collapsed (preferred for
shallow diving), fully extended, or anywhere in between� To extend the tele-
scopic stem to the desired operating length, begin by loosening the bottom
stem nut closest to the search coil� Fully extend the bottom stem and tighten
the bottom stem nut� Then, loosen the middle stem nut, extend the middle
stem, and tighten the nut. The upper stem should be used for nal adjust-
ments to the desired operating length�
The correct operating length should allow you to stand upright (no stoop-
ing forward) and swing the coil in front of you without stretching or bending�
Adjusting the armrest:
To move the armrest forward or backward, open the armrest locking lever,
slide the armrest to the desired position, and lock the lever
Armrest locking lever shown in open position. Armrest locking lever shown in locked position.
EQUIPMENT SETUP
Adjusting searchcoil tension:
To adjust the tension on the searchcoil, use a thin coin or a at-head screw-
driver� Turn the screw clockwise to increase tension (see below)� When prop-
erly tightened, the searchcoil should maintain its position parallel to the
ground while still allowing tilting during operation� Do not overtighten.
Attaching the headphones (if desired):
Remove the dust cap from the headphone connector on the back panel�
Ensure the headphone connector is clean� Align the headphone plug with the
connector pins in the proper orientation� If the detector will be submerged,
be sure to lubricate the O-ring on the connector with silicone grease�
Fully insert the connector until it snaps snugly into place� Slide the metal
locking collar onto the threads and tighten by hand� DO NOT over tighten�
Hand-tighten connector collar.Lubricate O-ring for underwater operation.
O-ring

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Garrett ATX Specifications

General IconGeneral
Ground BalanceAutomatic and Manual
Battery Type8 AA batteries
Adjustable LengthYes
Sensitivity AdjustmentYes
Target IDNo
Threshold AdjustmentYes
TechnologyPulse Induction
Search ModesAll Metal
DiscriminationAdjustable
WaterproofYes, up to 10 feet (3 meters)
Weight6.9 lbs (3.13 kgs)
Audio OutputHeadphones
Operating Frequency730 Hz
Search Coil Size10" x 12"
Audio Output OptionsHeadphones
Search Coil10" x 12" Double-D

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