Assembly Instructions
Follow these steps to assemble your Minelab Excalibur II metal detector:
- Step 1: Attach the armrest. Connect the armrest component to the designated mounting point on the upper section of the detector's shaft.
- Step 2: Attach the control box. Secure the control box unit to the upper shaft.
- Step 3: Connect the battery. Attach the battery pack to the upper shaft.
- Step 4: Attach the lower shaft to the coil. Connect the lower shaft section to the search coil.
- Step 5: Connect the upper shaft to the lower shaft. Join the upper and lower shaft sections together.
- Step 6: Wrap the coil cable. Neatly wrap the cable from the search coil around the shaft.
Quick Start Guide
Discrimination Mode (Non-ferrous Metals)
For detecting non-ferrous metals:
- Set the mode switch to Disc (Discrimination).
- Turn on the detector: Rotate the threshold knob clockwise until it clicks. Continue turning until the audio signal becomes just barely audible.
- Adjust the Discrimination control to your desired setting.
- Set the Sensitivity control to Auto or to the highest manual setting that does not produce false signals from electrical interference.
- Begin your search.
Pinpoint / All Metals Mode (All Metal Types)
For detecting all types of metals:
- Set the mode switch to Pinpoint / All Metals.
- Turn on the detector: Rotate the threshold knob clockwise until it clicks. Continue turning until the audio signal becomes just barely audible.
- Set the Sensitivity control to Auto or to the highest manual setting that does not produce false signals from electrical interference.
- Begin your search.
Controls
Description of the main controls on the Minelab Excalibur II:
| Control | Function |
|---|---|
| Mode Selector Switch | Selects operating mode: Disc, Pinpoint/All Metals, or Off. |
| Threshold Knob | Sets the background audio level. Should be set to a faint, constant hum when the detector is on. |
| Sensitivity Knob | Adjusts the detector's sensitivity to targets. Can be set to Auto or manual. |
| Volume Knob | Controls the audio output volume. |
| Discriminate Knob | Adjusts the level of discrimination, allowing the user to ignore certain types of metal. |
| Sub-Aqua Knob | Adjusts settings for underwater operation. |
Note: Control labels are available in multiple languages including Polish, French, Spanish, Chinese, Italian, and Russian.
Battery Information
Low Battery Alarm
When the battery level is critically low, the threshold tone will gradually increase in volume, eventually becoming a loud, continuous signal, indicating the need for charging.
Charging
The Excalibur II is supplied with an adapter and an AC mains charger. This charger is designed to recharge the detector's batteries from standard AC wall outlets.
