Minelab PRO-FIND 40 Pinpointer

Getting Started Guide

Product Overview

The Minelab PRO-FIND 40 is a high-performance pinpointer designed to help locate targets quickly and accurately after initial detection. It features adjustable sensitivity, audio feedback for different target types, and a built-in LED flashlight.

Parts Identification

1. Detection Area: The main probe tip where detection signals are received.
2. LED Flashlight: Integrated light to illuminate the target area in low light conditions.
3. Speaker: Produces audible alerts for detected targets.
4. Power Button: Used to turn the device on/off and activate other functions.
5. Plus (+) Button: Increases sensitivity or navigates through options.
6. Minus (-) Button: Decreases sensitivity or navigates through options.
7. Battery Compartment: Located at the base, housing the battery.
8. 9V PP3 Battery: The standard power source for the pinpointer.
9. Battery Cap: Screw-on cap that seals the battery compartment.
10. O-ring: A rubber seal that ensures water resistance for the battery compartment.

Maintenance

Keep the screw threads of the Battery Cap and the O-ring clean to ensure proper sealing and operation.
Periodically lubricate the O-ring with silicone grease to maintain its elasticity and sealing capability.

Operating Instructions

Turn On

Press and hold the Power Button (4) for approximately 0.5 seconds. The device will emit a short tone, and the LED indicator will illuminate.

[Press and hold Power Button (4) for 0.5s ➡️ Tone ? + LED On ?]

Turn Off

Press and hold the Power Button (4) for more than 0.5 seconds. The device will emit multiple tones, and the LED indicator will turn off.

[Press and hold Power Button (4) for >0.5s ➡️ Multiple Tones ?? + LED Off ?]

Adjust Sensitivity (5 Levels)

Press the Plus (+) Button (5) or Minus (-) Button (6) to cycle through five sensitivity levels. The device provides visual feedback, typically indicated by the number of illuminated LEDs or segments, to show the current sensitivity setting.

[Press + Button (5) or - Button (6) to change sensitivity levels, indicated by LED bar graph ?]

Enable Audio

Press the Power Button (4) once. The device will emit a tone, indicating that audio feedback is active.

[Press Power Button (4) once ➡️ Tone ?]

Disable Audio

Press the Power Button (4) twice. The device will emit a tone, and the audio output will be silenced. A visual indicator may show the speaker icon with a line through it.

[Press Power Button (4) twice ➡️ Tone ? + Speaker Icon ?]

Enable Ferrous Audio

Press and hold the Plus (+) Button (5) for approximately 3 seconds. The device will emit a tone, activating specific audio alerts for ferrous (iron) targets.

[Press and hold + Button (5) for 3s ➡️ Tone ?]

Disable Ferrous Audio

Press and hold the Minus (-) Button (6) for approximately 3 seconds. The device will emit a tone, deactivating the specific ferrous audio alerts.

[Press and hold - Button (6) for 3s ➡️ Tone ?]

Target Audio

When a non-ferrous target is detected, the pinpointer emits a continuous tone that increases in pitch and frequency as the target gets closer.

[Tone pitch/frequency increases as target gets closer ?]

Ferrous Audio

When a ferrous (iron) target is detected, the pinpointer emits a distinct, intermittent tone that increases in frequency as the target gets closer.

[Distinct, intermittent tone frequency increases as ferrous target gets closer ?]

Rapid Re-Tune

To quickly re-tune the pinpointer to its environment or eliminate false signals, briefly press the Power Button (4). This recalibrates the device.

[Quick press of Power Button (4) for re-tuning ?]

Inactive Alarm

If the pinpointer is left powered on and inactive for an extended period (e.g., 5 minutes), it will emit an intermittent alarm to alert the user. The device will automatically shut down after a further period of inactivity.

[Device inactive for 5 min ➡️ Alarm ?, shuts off after longer inactivity]

Factory Reset

To restore the pinpointer to its original factory settings, perform the following sequence: Press and hold the Power Button (4) and the Plus (+) Button (5) simultaneously. While holding both, press the Power Button (4) again. The device will then enter a reset sequence, indicated by a series of tones for approximately 6 seconds.

[Hold Power (4) + Plus (5), press Power (4) again ➡️ 6s tone sequence ??????]

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