Nokta FORS Core - User Manual

Nokta Detectors' history, engineering expertise, and commitment to high-quality products and services.

Introduction to the FORS CoRe as a professional metal detector for coins and relics.

Comply with all applicable laws and regulations; avoid restricted premises.

Protect the device from extreme temperatures, moisture, and external impact.

Use the device outdoors only to prevent constant false target signals.

Avoid carrying metal objects while using the device to prevent false readings.

Device complies with Part 15 of FCC Rules regarding radio interference.

Proper disposal and recycling of electronic equipment within the European Union.

Identification of essential parts including system box, handle, and search coil.

Instructions for attaching armrest components to the S-rod using bolts and nuts.

Steps for placing and securing the system box onto the armrest rail.

Process for attaching the telescopic shaft to the S-rod with a metal pin.

Attaching the search coil to the telescopic shaft using bolts and wingnuts.

Routing and securing the search coil and handle cables with clamps.

Adjusting shaft height for comfortable and effective searching without fatigue.

Keeping the search coil parallel to the ground for accurate results.

Illustrates the correct way of sweeping the search coil over the ground.

Instructions for opening the compartment and inserting AA batteries correctly.

Estimated battery life and recommendations for alkaline or rechargeable batteries.

How the device signals low battery status and remaining operational time.

How to turn the device on and the startup sequence.

Activating the Ground Tracking feature for automatic ground balance.

Using switches to access menus, scroll options, and adjust settings.

Allows manual or automatic ground balancing before or during search.

Used to find the exact location of a detected target, saving digging time.

Using the built-in LED flashlight for illumination in dark conditions.

Overview of data displayed on the main screen during searching.

Information shown on the LCD panel during ground balancing procedures.

Data displayed on the LCD panel while pinpointing a target.

How the handle's numeric display shows target ID and estimated depth.

Choosing from 4 predefined search modes (GEN, DI2, DI3, COG).

Controlling detection depth and filtering interference signals.

Adjusting background hum to optimize target signal detection.

Ability to ignore unwanted targets by setting ID Masking values.

Changing operating frequency to minimize electromagnetic interference.

Adjusting the device's volume level based on preference and conditions.

Customizing audio frequencies for threshold and target warning tones.

Adjusting backlight levels for the numeric display and LCD panel.

Enabling vibration alerts for target detection, useful for hearing impaired users.

Changing the device menu language from available options.

Guidance on selecting minimum brightness for longer battery life.

How to navigate the menu and what happens when idle.

Ensuring changes are saved by not turning off the device while in menu.

Procedure to recover if the language is set to a foreign language by mistake.

Explanation of disabled menu options and their potential activation in other modes.

Deepest all-metal mode with a constant threshold sound for user judgment.

Modes with target tones, no threshold, and ID Masking feature.

A 2-tone mode providing good results in clean fields, low tone for iron.

A 3-tone mode suitable for fields with various metal types.

Special mode for conductive ground like wet beach or alkali sand.

Eliminating soil conductivity and mineral effects for accurate target detection.

Problems that may occur due to improper ground balance adjustment.

GB value is common to all modes; auto/tracking adjusts it automatically.

Step-by-step guide for performing automatic ground balancing.

Setting the ground balance value manually for specific soil conditions.

Using up/down switches to adjust GB value based on sound feedback.

Automatic continuous adjustment of ground balance as the coil is swept.

Typical ground types associated with different ground balance value ranges.

Testing the ground balance setting using pinpoint mode for correct adjustment.

Actions to take if ground balance fails or persistent noise is detected.

Identifying conditions that require frequent ground balancing.

Adjusting sensitivity and threshold for optimal performance and noise reduction.

How sensitivity affects popping sounds and false signals in the device.

Guidance for setting the threshold in General Search mode for depth advantage.

Adjusting sensitivity in modes that do not have a threshold setting.

How the device generates a 2-digit Target ID for detected targets.

Reasons for multiple IDs or no ID generation for a target.

Visual representation of target types on the LCD using a color scale.

Table showing expected ID values for common targets like coins and metals.

Classifying targets based on ID ranges and their corresponding color indicators.

Variability of Target IDs based on coin composition and detector brands.

Ignoring unwanted targets by setting specific ID Masking values.

How masking specific IDs can affect signal strength and detection depth.

Illustrative examples of using ID Masking to manage unwanted targets.

Determining the precise center or exact location of a detected target.

Detailed guide on how to pinpoint the center of a target signal.

Understanding the screen display during target pinpointing.

Estimating target depth based on signal strength when pinpointing.

Importance of wide, deliberate sweeps for accurate target identification.

Responses to large targets (overload) and shallow targets (multiple responses).

Factors causing false signals like mineralization, interference, and settings.

Measuring ground's magnetic property and its effect on detection depth.

Strategies for searching in tough ground conditions with intense properties.

Understanding conductivity and magnetic permeability of soil and rocks.

Differentiating hot rocks based on their ID and sound characteristics.

How hot rocks behave in discrimination modes and potential for false signals.

Using ID Masking to filter out signals from hot rocks.

Tips and techniques for detecting metals hidden beneath rocks.

Using the device's waterproof coils for searching in shallow water and beaches.

Utilizing the COG mode for wet sand and alkali ground conditions.

Specific advice for searching on wet beach sand and near water.

Indicates detection of very large or shallow objects causing overload.

A prompt during automatic ground balancing, not an error indication.

Indicates an interruption in the search coil transmitter signal.

Alerts the user that the battery level is critically low.

Process for customizing and saving device settings for future startups.

Procedure to reset the device to its original factory default configuration.

VLF Induction Balance operating principle and 15 Khz operating frequency.

Motion, multi-derivative metal identification and 4 search modes.

5 audio frequencies, 3 audio discrimination tones, and Auto/Manual ground balance.

Pinpoint, vibration, sensitivity range, ID range, coil size, and weight.

Product warranty period and Nokta Detectors' right to change specifications.