Minelab E-Trac User Manual

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Layout Summary of the Detection Screens
When the detector is turned On for the first
time, the Pattern Screen will appear on the
LCD and E-Trac is ready to begin detecting.
Target information is presented via visual and
audio prompts. An introduction to the most
common elements of the Detection Screens
is below:
Battery Icon
Indicates the present
battery charge available.
The Battery Icon will flash
when the battery is low
(pp. 84–5)
Backlight Icon
Displayed when the
Backlight is On.
USB Icon
Displayed when the
detector is connected
to a PC via a USB cable
(p. 80).
Minelab User Mode
The Minelab logo
is displayed when a
Minelab User Mode is
selected (pp. 38–41).
User Mode Number
A boxed number
specifies which User
Mode is being used (pp.
38–41).
User Mode Modified
The flag icon is displayed
when a User Mode has
been modified but not
saved (pp. 38–41).
Accept Icon
Notifies you that you
have used the Accept/
Reject button to accept
the detected target’s
coordinates.
Manual Sensitivity
Gauge
The left bar, and the
number at the top, is
the user-set Sensitivity.
The right bar is the
‘suggested’ Sensitivity
(pp. 54–6).
Auto Sensitivity
Animation
Displayed when Auto
Sensitivity is operating
(pp 54–6).
My User Mode Icon
This icon is displayed
when one of your User
Modes is selected (pp.
38–41).
Ferrous-Conductivity
Numbers
The area where FE-CO
numbers of an accepted
target are displayed (p.
21).
Reject Icon
Notifies you that you
have used the Accept/
Reject button to reject
the detected target’s
coordinates.
Auto Sensitivity Gauge
The left bar, and the
number at the top, is
the user-set Sensitivity.
The right bar is the
‘suggested’ Sensitivity
(pp. 54–6).
Target Crosshair
Will appear when an
accepted target is
detected, indicating the
Ferrous and Conductivity
coordinates of that target
(p. 21).
Depth Gauge
Represents the
approximate depth of
a target beneath the
coil. The range, from top
to bottom, is 0–30cm
(0–12”) (p. 25).

Minelab E-Trac Specifications

General

Transmission Technology	Full Band Spectrum (FBS) Multifrequency Technology
Microprocessor	32bit, 48MHz microprocessor – fast and powerful
Coil	Ultra-lightweight 11” Double D (DD) waterproof coil
Connectivity	USB connector for communication with Personal Computer
Software	Intuitive User Interface; Fast Target processing; Multi-language functionality
QuickMask™	Fast and Easy adjustment of Ferrous and Conductivity Discrimination
User Modes	4 Minelab Modes and 4 My Modes
Depth Gauge	Accurate Gauge active in Normal detecting and Pinpoint mode
Pinpoint	Non-motion with modulated audio and visual Crosshair on LCD, 2 Modes – Normal and Sizing
Discrimination	2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Discrimination
Target Identification	2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Size / Conductivity and Ferrous characteristics Conductivity 1-50, Ferrous 1-35
Sensitivity Adjustment	Fully Automatic; adjustable to be more aggressive or conservative, Manual Setting 1-30
Sensitivity Gauge	Auto Level, Manual Level, Suggested Level
Threshold	Fine adjustment level from 1-50
Recovery Speed	Selectable Fast & Deep
Trash Density	Low for areas with isolated targets or High, for areas with more trash
Noise Cancel	Automatic & Manual selection of 11 channels
Audio Response	4 Settings: Normal, Long, Smooth, Pitch Hold
Tone ID Number of Tones	1, 2, 4 and Multi-tone; customizable for Conductivity or Ferrous response
Tone ID Variability	30 adjustable steps for better Target Identification
Headphone	Input ¼” 100Ω Stereo Jack
Ground Balance Modes	Auto Ground Compensation - Advanced Digital Filtering
Ground Settings	Neutral for most ground conditions, Difficult for more mineralized soils
Batteries	1600 mAh NiMH or Alkaline batteries
Low Battery Audio Alarm	Audio and visual indication
Visual Display	Large 3.4” (8.65cm) greyscale LCD panel with Contrast adjustment and Backlight
Patents	US 4890064; US 5537041; US 5506506