Minelab E-Trac User Manual

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Detector Care and Safety
E-Trac is a high-quality electronic instrument,
finely engineered and packaged in a durable
housing. Taking proper care of your detector
is mostly common-sense.
– Keep the detector clean and dry and avoid
getting sand and grit into the shafts or
fastenings (e.g. yoke bolt and camlocks). Do
not use solvents to clean the detector. Use
a damp cloth with mild soap detergent.
– Ensure the coil cable is in good condition
and not subject to undue stress.
– Flat or faulty batteries cause many detector
problems. Ensure that only quality alkaline
batteries are used, and that they are
replaced when you hear the warning signal
through the headphones or speaker.
– Do not dispose of the battery pack in fire
(contact local authorities for disposal/
recycling). Do not attempt to disassemble
or short circuit the battery pack.
– Take precautions when transporting or
storing the detector. Although the detector
is constructed from the highest quality
materials and has undergone rigorous
durability tests, the display screen could be
prone to scratching or serious damage if
not treated with due care.
– Please note the following:
– Do not leave the battery pack in the E-Trac
handle when the detector is not in use
for extended periods. Damage caused
by leaking batteries could be severe and
would void the warranty through user
negligence.
– Do not leave the detector in excessive cold
or heat for longer than necessary. Covering
it when not in use will help protect it.
Avoid leaving it in a closed car boot or
in a car sitting in sunlight. A full-length
detector carry bag is available to protect
the detector when in transit.
– The control box has been designed to resist
moisture, but is not water-proof. Minelab
advises protecting the control box in
extreme conditions. The control box should
not be dropped into water. A control box
cover will give protection against dust, dirt
and light rain.
– Never allow the detector to come into
contact with gasoline or other petroleum-
based liquids.
CAUTION
Accessories
Parts and Accessories available
for E-Trac:
– 8” FBS Coil
– 8” FBS Coil Skidplate
– 11” E-Trac Coil Skidplate
– Sealed 1800mAh Rechargeable
NiMH SlimPack
– 12V Car Charger
– Koss UR-30 Headphones
– Tall Man Lower Shaft
– Control Box Cover
– Detector Carry Bag
– Minelab Tool & Trash Bag
If you would like to purchase any
accessories for your E-Trac or any other
Minelab product, please feel free to contact
us directly or via your local Authorised
Minelab dealer.
8” FBS Coil
1800mAh NiMH SlimPack
12V Car Charger
Koss UR-30 Headphones

Minelab E-Trac Specifications

General

Transmission Technology	Full Band Spectrum (FBS) Multifrequency Technology
Microprocessor	32bit, 48MHz microprocessor – fast and powerful
Coil	Ultra-lightweight 11” Double D (DD) waterproof coil
Connectivity	USB connector for communication with Personal Computer
Software	Intuitive User Interface; Fast Target processing; Multi-language functionality
QuickMask™	Fast and Easy adjustment of Ferrous and Conductivity Discrimination
User Modes	4 Minelab Modes and 4 My Modes
Depth Gauge	Accurate Gauge active in Normal detecting and Pinpoint mode
Pinpoint	Non-motion with modulated audio and visual Crosshair on LCD, 2 Modes – Normal and Sizing
Discrimination	2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Discrimination
Target Identification	2 Dimensional Smartfind™ Size / Conductivity and Ferrous characteristics Conductivity 1-50, Ferrous 1-35
Sensitivity Adjustment	Fully Automatic; adjustable to be more aggressive or conservative, Manual Setting 1-30
Sensitivity Gauge	Auto Level, Manual Level, Suggested Level
Threshold	Fine adjustment level from 1-50
Recovery Speed	Selectable Fast & Deep
Trash Density	Low for areas with isolated targets or High, for areas with more trash
Noise Cancel	Automatic & Manual selection of 11 channels
Audio Response	4 Settings: Normal, Long, Smooth, Pitch Hold
Tone ID Number of Tones	1, 2, 4 and Multi-tone; customizable for Conductivity or Ferrous response
Tone ID Variability	30 adjustable steps for better Target Identification
Headphone	Input ¼” 100Ω Stereo Jack
Ground Balance Modes	Auto Ground Compensation - Advanced Digital Filtering
Ground Settings	Neutral for most ground conditions, Difficult for more mineralized soils
Batteries	1600 mAh NiMH or Alkaline batteries
Low Battery Audio Alarm	Audio and visual indication
Visual Display	Large 3.4” (8.65cm) greyscale LCD panel with Contrast adjustment and Backlight
Patents	US 4890064; US 5537041; US 5506506