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How Metal
Detectors Work
Metal detectors create an electro-
magnetic (EM) field, which penetrates
the ground. Because metal is conductive
it causes a change in this field. The
detector senses this change and sends a
signal back to the control box, alerting
the operator.
Metal detectors can determine the
size, shape and composition of metallic
objects beneath the coil. Typically,
the larger the object, the easier it is to
detect.
A metal detector’s EM operating
frequencies are measured in kilohertz
(kHz).
Low frequency EM fields (e.g. 1.5 kHz)
deeply penetrate the ground, but
sensitivity to smaller targets is low.
High frequency EM fields have a more
shallow depth of penetration but
sensitivity to small targets is high.
The Explorer SE’s multiple frequency
operation provides the advantage of
both.
Full Band Spectrum (FBS)
Most detectors on the market operate
on a single or dual frequency, ranging
from 1 to 70 kilohertz (kHz)
Although this technology has served the
industry well for years, Minelab found
that a frequency that worked well in one
area would often offer only marginal
performance when used in another
location. Ground mineralisation, trash
content, and target size all had an effect
on how effective a detector transmitting
a single frequency would operate.
Full Band Spectrum technology
combines Minelab’s existing multiple
frequency BBS technology with a
powerful new microprocessor to give:
> greater detecting depth
> high sensitivity over a wide range of
targets
> less interference from electromagnetic
sources
> more accurate identification of target
characteristics.
The Full Band Spectrum (FBS) circuit
automatically transmits multiple
frequencies simultaneously. This
increased frequency range means that
the signal received from the detector
coil is analyzed from a wide range of
responses. This allows the Explorer SE
to analyse more target information so
that the target identification (ID) is more
accurate.
Minelab’s unique FBS technology means
deep, sensitive, accurate detecting.
Discrimination
Discrimination is the ability of a metal
detector to identify the user’s desired
target (e.g. jewelry) and eliminate
signals from undesirable material (e.g.
nails).
The Explorer SE can be programmed
in a number of ways to discriminate
against unwanted targets in different
types of ground.
(Discrimination Pattern, pg. 32)
Ground
Compensation
The Explorer SE uses a sophisticated
approach to the elimination of ground
mineralisation. It uses advanced digital
filtering to eliminate the influence of
ground signals.
The Unique Technology
of the Explorer SE
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