Minelab EQUINOX Series Metal Detectors

Assembly

Follow these steps to assemble your EQUINOX series detector.

1. Attach the Coil to the Lower Shaft

1. Insert the two rubber washers into the 4 holes on each side of the fork.
2. Slide the fork into the mounting at the top of the coil. Ensure the lower shaft spring pin is underneath.
3. Insert the plastic bolt through the fork and the fork mounting.
4. Secure everything with the plastic bolt – do not overtighten.

2. Assemble the Shafts

1. Loosen the locking collars by turning them counter-clockwise.
2. Press the lower shaft spring pin and slide it into the middle shaft until the pin reaches the adjustment holes. The pin will click into place.
3. Attach the middle shaft to the upper shaft in the same way.
4. Lock the shafts by turning the collars clockwise.

3. Attach the Armrest/Mount

1. Place the armrest on top of the upper shaft.
2. Position the armrest just below your elbow, then align the center hole of the armrest with the closest hole in the shaft.
3. Insert the screw through the bracket, upper shaft, and armrest. Gently tighten the screw.
4. With the velcro strap facing upwards, thread the armrest strap through both slots in the armrest. Ensure the end of the strap is secured outwards relative to your arm.

4. Connect the Coil

1. Coil the coil cable around the lower and middle shafts enough times to take up slack.
2. Use the provided velcro straps to secure the coil cable against the shaft.
3. Align the coil connector and plug it into the socket on the rear of the control box, gently tightening the locking ring.

Charge the Battery

EQUINOX series detectors are equipped with a rechargeable internal lithium-ion battery. Before first use, it is recommended to fully charge the battery. For faster charging, turn off the detector while charging.

1. Plug the USB connector of the magnetic charging cable into any powered standard USB port.
2. Connect the magnetic charger connector to the socket located on the rear of the detector's user interface.
3. The charging status indicator [charging-indicator] in the top-left corner of the user interface will blink regularly.
4. When charging is complete, the charging status indicator [charging-indicator] will remain lit.

Specifications

For complete product specifications and operating instructions, read the full user manual at www.minelab.com.

Warranty Conditions

Please refer to www.minelab.com/warranty-conditions for general warranty terms. Register your product warranty online at register.minelab.com.

Compliance

User Information (FCC Part 15.105)

THIS DEVICE COMPLIES WITH PART 15 OF THE FCC RULES. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

NOTE: Class B digital device

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by taking one or more of the following measures:

• Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
• Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
• Connect the equipment to an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
• Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Warning: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by Minelab Electronics could void the user's authority to operate this equipment.

Quick Start Guide

Before first use, it is recommended to fully charge the battery for four hours.

Four Simple Steps to Get Started

1. Power On the Detector

Press the power button [power-button] on the side of the user interface.

2. Select a Detection Mode

Select the optimal search profile and detection mode for your detecting location. (EQUINOX 800 model shown).

3. Noise Cancel

Select Noise Cancel from the Settings menu, then press [noise-cancel-button] to start automatic noise cancellation. This will take approximately 8 seconds.

4. Start Detecting!

Press the [detect-button] to return to the detecting screen, and start detecting!

Detection Modes

Each detection mode features two adjustable search profiles with unique default settings.

Note: An asterisk (*) indicates features available only on the EQUINOX 800 model.

Park

Ideal for high-trash recreational areas, including general detecting.

• General / Coins

Field

Ideal for detecting a wide range of target sizes in historical fields.

• Coins / Artifacts

Beach

Optimized for all saltwater conditions - dry sand, wet sand, surf, underwater.

• Fine Jewelry
• Wet / Dry Sand

Gold*

Best suited for prospecting for gold nuggets in mineralized goldfields.

• Underwater / In Surf
• Normal Ground
• Difficult Ground

User Interface

Adjust and check your detector's settings.

Power On/Off

A short press of the power button [power-button] turns the detector on and off. A long press (5 seconds) resets the detector to factory settings.

Backlight

Adjust backlight brightness* or turn the backlight on and off. The backlight icon [backlight-icon] is displayed when the backlight is on.

Sensitivity Indicator

Shows the approximate sensitivity level (25 levels). Press [up-arrow] and [down-arrow] on the detector screen to adjust sensitivity.

Battery Status

The indicator shows charging status. You can continue to use the detector normally when connected to a USB power bank, such as a spare battery.

• Blinking: Charging
• Solid: Charged
• Levels: 70%-100%, 30%-70%, <30%, <5%. Charge the battery when the battery icon starts blinking.

Detection Mode

Sets the detection mode: park, field, beach, and gold*. Each detection mode has 2 customizable search profiles. A short press of the Detection Mode button [mode-button] cycles through the different modes. Press and hold the button for 5 seconds to reset the active search profile's default settings.

Search Profiles

Each detection mode has 2 customizable search profiles.

Detector Settings Menu

A short press of the Settings button [settings-button] displays and cycles through the Detector Settings menu.

Setting

A long press from the Settings menu accesses settings. A short press of the Settings button displays and cycles through the Detector Settings menu.

Advanced Setting

A long press from the Settings menu accesses advanced settings if available.

Adjusting Settings

Press [up-arrow] and [down-arrow] once a setting is selected to adjust its value.

Settings Menu Options:

• Noise Cancel: Auto | Manual*
• Ground Balance: Auto | Manual
• Volume Control: 0 to 25
• Threshold Level: 0 to 25
• Target Tones: 1, 2, 5, and 50
• Accept/Reject: 50 segment discrimination resolution
• Recovery Speed: 1 to 3 | 1 to 8*

Advanced Settings Menu Options:

• Tone Volume: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*
• Threshold Pitch: 0 to 25
• Tone Height: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*
• Tone Break: Ferrous | Non-ferrous*
• Iron Bias: 0 to 3 | 0 to 9*

All Metal Button [all-metal-button]

Press the All Metal button to toggle the selected discrimination pattern ON or OFF for target confirmation.

Locate Button [locate-button]

Precisely locates the target before recovery. Press the Locate/Detect button to enter Locate mode. Press the button again to return to the detecting screen.

Wireless Audio Button [wireless-audio-button]

A short press of the Wireless button turns wireless audio ON and OFF. A long press pairs a wireless audio device.

• Any Bluetooth headphones
• aptX™ Low Latency headphones
• WM 08 Wireless Audio Module

Up to 4 wireless devices can be paired and used simultaneously.

• 1 device paired
• 3 devices paired

Depth Indicator [depth-indicator]

Shows the estimated depth of the detected target. (5 levels)

Tracking [tracking-icon]

Indicates that ground balance tracking is active.

User Profile* Button [user-profile-button]

A long press of the User Profile button saves the detector's current settings. A short press activates or deactivates the saved user profile.

Notch Discrimination

High-resolution 50-segment discrimination scale (1-40) for accurate and stable target identification. When a target is detected, press the Accept/Reject button [accept-reject-button] to instantly accept or reject it. You can also create discrimination patterns via the Settings menu. Press [up-arrow] or [down-arrow] to select a segment, then press the Accept/Reject button to accept or reject it.

• IDs 1 to 9 indicate ferrous targets, e.g., 5.
• IDs 1 to 40 indicate non-ferrous targets, e.g., 32.

Frequency Button [frequency-button]

Displays the current operating frequency. Press the Frequency button at any time to cycle through the available operating frequencies for the active search profile.

• Displays the single frequency currently selected in kHz: 5, 10, 15, 20*, or 40*.
• Displays a rectangle when the detector is operating in multi-frequency mode.

Contact Information

For support and inquiries:

• Australia & Asia-Pacific: +61 8 8238 0888, minelab@minelab.com.au
• Europe & Russia: +353 21 423 2352, minelab@minelab.ie
• North America, South America & Central America: +1 630 401 8150, minelab@minelab.com
• Middle East & Africa: +971 4 254 9995, minelab@minelab.ae