F3 Service Manual
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Specifications of F3 Metal Detector
Table 3: Specifications of the F3 detector
Manufacturer Minelab Electronics Pty. Ltd
Model F3, F3L and F3 UXO
NSN 6665 66 1580722
Description Pulse Induction Metal Detector
Transmission Bi-Polar Multi Period Sensing
Transmit Frequency 1.25 Khz +/- 3% Pulse Repetition Frequency
Coil Configuration Standard small coil is circular mono-loop with 20cm
diameter: UXO (large) Coil is circular mono-loop with
44cm diameter
Output Audio Internal Loudspeaker; Earset (three variants)
Output Visual 13 LED display (F3L only)
Output Data RS 232
Batteries Four D-Cell batteries either; Alkaline LR20 or
Rechargeable D-cell (NiCad or NiMH)
Battery Protection Reverse Polarity protection and High temperature cut
off. Low battery alarm
Operating Temperature -30°C to 60°C; -22°F to 140°F
Storage Temperature -30°C to 80°C; -22°F to 176°F
UV Resistance One year visually and 5 years mechanically
IP Rating (Ingres
Protection)
IP 67 Water Proof to 1 meter
Environmental Resistance
Certified to MIL STD 810F
Operating Length 150cm to 75cm; 59.4in to 30in
Operating Weight (with
batteries)
3.2kg; 7lb
Packed Weight (in transit
case with batteries and
accessories)
10.5kg; 23lb