Minelab Excalibur II Instruction Manual

2 Heading Head-ing HeadingQuick StartDiscriminate Mode: (For detecting non-ferrous metals) Ensure that the battery pack is fully charged. (pg. 14) S

14 15Charging the Battery PackLow Battery AlarmWhen the batteries are nearing depletion, the threshold will gradually increase to a loud continuous si

16 17Detecting BasicsBlanking When sweeping over a rejected target, the threshold ‘blanks’ (becomes silent) indicating that a target is located undern

18 19Discriminate Controls which type of targets (metal objects) the detector will reject. (pg. 28) Sensitivity Increases/decreases the detectors res

20 219 Switch the detector to Disc mode. 10 Turn the Discriminate control to 1. 11 Sweep the coil across the objects, one at a time, and observe th

22 23Threshold Adjusting the Background Audio LevelThreshold is the constant audible background audio tone or 'hum' produced by the detector

24 25The Volume control is used to adjust target signal volume.As you turn this control clockwise, the volume of target signals will increase. At the

26 27In order to identify different targets, the Excalibur II rates them along a scale. The conductivity and size of a target determines where it will

28 29Discriminate Rejecting Unwanted TargetsIn Disc mode, the Discriminate control becomes active. Discriminate allows you to reject or 'ignore&a

30 31The exact location of a target can be determined by Pinpointing. Once the approximate target location is known:1 Switch the detector to Pinpoin

32 33It is essential to carry at least a small, strong digging spade, shovel or sand scoop with you when searching. Recovering the Target1 Clear the

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The Excalibur II is a high quality electronic instrument. Take care of your detector in the following way:• Visuallycheckthelowerendofbothcyl

36 37No sound• Check that the detector is on. Try turning both the Threshold and Volume controls to maximum.• Check that the battery pack and power c

38 39The following items are also available for purchase.• AlkalineBatteryPackHousing(batteriesnotincluded)• HipmountKit• Side-MountShaftK

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1Congratulations on purchasing the Minelab Excalibur IIMetal detecting is a fascinating and rewarding activity enjoyed by people all over the world. B

2 3Quick Start Back CoverHow Metal Detectors Work 4BBS Technology 5List of Parts 6Assembly 7Adjusting the Detector for Comfortable Use 12Charging

4 5Metal detectors create an electro-magnetic (EM) field, which penetrates the ground. Because metal is conductive it causes a change in this field. T

6 7List of PartsInstruction ManualLong Lower ShaftShort Lower Shaft(Useful for diving)Upper ShaftControl CylinderBattery Pod(includes NiMH cells)Sliml

8 9Side-Mount Upper Shaft (Available as an accessory)The alternate position of the pins allows the control cylinder and battery to be attached on the

10 11AssemblyWinding the Coil Cable:Wind the coil cable around the lower shaft enough times to take up the slack (try sitting down and rotating the sh

12 13For comfortable, long term detecting, it is important that you take the time to adjust the detector correctly. Holding the Detector: Grasp the ha