Quest Engineering Q30 Series User Manual

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SPECIFICATIONS
Operating Frequency: ....................................................................................................................................... 14 kHz VLF
Display: .................................................................................................................................................. 3” LCD 60x45mm
Search Coil: ..................................................................................................................... Waterproof Turbo-D Blade 9x5”
Internal Battery: .................................................................................. 3,000 mAh Li-Po battery for 14+Hrs of operation
Recharge Method: ............................................................................................................................. Magnetic connector
Battery Strength Indicator: ........................................................................................................................................... Yes
Audio output: .................................................. Built-in speaker, 3.5mm wired headphones or waterproof headphones
Audio Levels: ........................................................................................................................................................ 15 levels
Vibration Mode: ................................................................................ Yes, 2 levels of selectable vibration for target alert
Audio Tones: ............................................................................................................ 4; 2-Tone, 3-Tone, 4-Tone and Pitch
Built-in Wireless Audio:............................................................................................................................. Yes (Q30+ only)
Search Modes: .......................................................................... Six (Park, Field, Wet Sand, Saltwater, Gold 1 and Gold 2)
Environmental Protection: ........................................................................................... Waterproof to 16 feet (5 meters)
On-Screen Information: .............................. Battery level, Audio level, Target ID, TID bars (25 segments), Target Depth
Sensitivity level, Search modes, Threshold level and # of Tones
Notch Discrimination: ............................................................................................................ Yes, 25 individual segments
Ground Balance: ...................................................................................................... Yes - Automatic / Manual / Tracking
Sensitivity Adjustment: ................................................................................................................................. Yes, 99 levels
Search Coil Size (as shipped): ............................................................................................. 9” x 11” Raptor Double-D Coil
Interchangeable Search Coils: ...................................................................................................................................... Yes
Depth Indication: ............................................................................................................................. Yes, Inches displayed
Target ID Range: ................................................................................................................................................... 01 to 99
Armrest: ............................................................................................. Adjustable with built-in stand to hold unit upright
Unit Weight: ............................................................................................................................................. 1.2 kg. / 2.6 lbs.
Non-Motion Pinpoint Function: ................................................................................................................................... Yes
Backlight for Screen ....................................................................................................................................................... Yes
Warranty: ................................................................................................................................................................. 2 years

Quest Engineering Q30 Series Specifications

General

Pinpoint Mode	Yes
Search Modes	All Metal, Discrimination
Display	LCD
Ground Balance	Manual
Headphone Jack	Yes
Display Type	LCD

Summary

Introduction to the Q30 Series

Assembling the Q30 / Q30+

Q30 Series Control Panel / Display Screen

Control Panel Touchpads

Details the functions of various touchpads on the Q30 series control panel.

Display Screen Icons

Explains the various icons displayed on the Q30 series control panel screen.

Q30 Series Functions & Options

Discrimination and Target ID

Adjusting target acceptance/rejection based on conductivity and target ID numbers.

Threshold Adjustment

Setting the background audio threshold for gold prospecting modes.

Audio Tone Options

Selecting and customizing audio responses (2-Tone, 3-Tone, 4-Tone, Pitch).

Tone Break Adjustment

Customizing the target ID ranges for different audio tones.

FESEN (Iron Volume Adjustment)

Adjusting the volume of iron targets to help ignore or detect them.

Frequency Shift

Shifting operational frequency to avoid interference from external sources.

Ground Tracking Function

Automatic monitoring and adjustment for ground mineralization.

Factory Reset Procedure

Restoring the detector to its original factory settings.

Search Modes

Park Search Mode

Optimized for sites with many closely packed targets, including trash.

Field Search Mode

Designed for sites with spread-out targets, focusing on ferrous trash.

Wet Sand and Saltwater Search Modes

For beaches with black sand or submerged operation, offering enhanced performance.

Gold 1 and Gold 2 Search Modes

Highly sensitive modes for prospecting small gold targets with a background threshold.

Field Operation

Sensitivity Adjustment

Optimizing sensitivity for stable operation and avoiding false signals.

Ground Balancing Procedure

Manually or automatically adjusting for ground mineralization effects.

Discrimination and Notch Settings

Customizing target rejection and acceptance patterns for specific sites.

Audio Tone and Tone Break Settings

Testing Detector Response

Familiarizing with target responses through test gardens and sample targets.

Proper Search Techniques

Prospecting with the Q30

Using Gold 1 or Gold 2 modes with headphones for detecting small gold targets.

Shallow Water Hunting and Diving

Relic Hunting Techniques

Strategies for locating and identifying historical artifacts, often with minimal discrimination.

Pinpointing Targets

Techniques to accurately locate buried targets for faster recovery.

Pairing Wireless Headphones

QuestGo Application

Troubleshooting

Product Care and Maintenance

Specifications

Warranty Information

Accessories for the Q30 Series

Code of Ethics

NCMD Code of Conduct

Guidelines for responsible metal detecting practices and legal compliance.