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READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OF THE DEVICE
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS
Comply with applicable laws and regulations governing use of metal detectors while using this detector. Do not use the detector without
authorization in protected or archeological sites. Do not use this detector around unexploded ordnance or in restricted military zones without
authorization. Notify appropriate authorities with details of any historical or culturally significant artifacts you find.
WARNINGS
INVENIO is a state-of-the-art electronic device. Do not assemble or operate the device before reading the user manual.
Do not store the device and search coil under extremely low or high temperatures for extended periods. (Storage Temperature: - 20°C to 60°C /
- 4°F to 140°F)
Do not immerse the device or its accessories (except for the search coil and the IPTU sensor) in water. Do not expose equipment to excessively
humid environments.
Protect the detector against impacts during normal use. For shipping, carefully place detector in original carton and secure with shock resistant
packaging.
INVENIO metal detector may only be disassembled and repaired by Nokta & Makro Detectors or its Authorized Service Centers. Unauthorized
disassembly/intrusion into the metal detector control housing for any reason voids the warranty.
IMPORTANT
Do not use the device indoors. The device may constantly give target signals indoors where there are many metals present. Use the device
outdoors, in open fields.
Do not let another detector or an electromagnetic device come in close proximity (10m (30ft.)) to the device.
Do not carry any metal objects while using the device. Keep the device away from your shoes while walking. The device may detect the metals
on you or inside your shoes as targets.
WARNINGS
For Consumers within the European Union: Do not dispose of this equipment in
general household waste. The crossed wheeled bin symbol on this equipment
indicates this unit should not be disposed of in general household waste, but
recycled in compliance with local government regulations and environmental
requirements.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
PACKAGE CONTENTS
ASSEMBLY
INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVICE
IPTU SENSOR (Integrated Positional Tracking Unit)
BATTERY
CORRECT USE
INFO BAR
GROUND BALANCE
TARGET ID
OPTIONS
SETTINGS
PINPOINT
DETECTION SCREENS
SEARCH MODES
TURNING ON THE DEVICE AND DETECTION
RESULT SCREEN
ARTIFICAL INTELLIGENCE AND NEURAL NETWORK
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
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PACKAGE CONTENTS
(1) System Box
(2) Shaft & Handle
(3) IPTU Sensor
(4) INV40 Search Coil
(5) INV28 Search Coil
(1) System Box
(2) Shaft & Handle
(3) IPTU Sensor
(4) INV40 Search Coil
(5) INV56 Search Coil
(6) INV28 Search Coil
(6) System Box Carrying Case
(7) Carrying Belt
(8) Headphones
(9) AC Charger
(10) Car Charger
(7) Headphones
(8) System Box Carrying Case
(9) Spare 9500 mAh Lipo Battery
(10) AC Charger
(11) Car Charger
(12) USB Cable
(13) Harness/Carrying Belt/Bungee Cord
(14) Coil Mounting Hardware
(15) IPTU Sensor Carrying Bag
(16) Protective Covers
(17) Screen Sunshade
(18) INV56 Carrying Bag
(19) Waterproof (IP67) Hard Transport Case
(11) USB Cable
(12) Protective Covers
(13) IPTU Sensor Carrying Bag
(14) Coil Mounting Hardware
(15) Screen Sunshade
(16) Waterproof (IP67) Hard Transport Case
INVENIO PACKAGE CONTENTS
INVENIO PRO PACKAGE CONTENTS
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ASSEMBLY
(1) Insert the washers on the lower shaft yoke.
(2) Insert the lower shaft yoke between search coil mount tabs.
(3) Attach the search coil to the lower shaft using the lever, winged nut and the
washer without over-tightening.
(4) Fully insert the middle shaft into the lower shaft and push it until it contacts the
stopper. Then, secure with the lever latch. If the lower shaft is not inserted fully, the
connector at the end of the cable will not come out from the top of the shaft in the
next step.
(5) Insert the search coil cable through the shaft as shown in the picture.
(6) Pull the lever latch of the IPTU sensor, attach it to the shaft in the direction shown
in the picture and push it until the shaft's latch. Then, push the latch to secure.
(7) Join the two connectors of the system box cable and coil cable paying attention
to the pins, then tighten. The system box cable is a retractable spiral and you can
pull it in case you cannot join the two connectors easily.
(8) Join the middle and the upper shafts. Pull the excess cable out of the hole and
push the lever latch on the upper shaft to secure. To adjust the shaft length, loosen
the lever latch on the middle shaft, adjust the length to your height and press the
latch to secure.
(9) Insert the connector of the IPTU connection cable into the socket on the sensor
and secure by tightening the nut. While tightening, you will hear clicks. This is normal
and indicates that the connector is locked in.
(10) Wind the sensor connection cable on the shaft without stretching too much.
Then, plug the connector to the socket on the system box and secure by tightening
the nut.
(11) To adjust the armrest, loosen the bolts. Slide the armrest up and down to adjust
it to your arm and secure by tightening the bolts.
(12) Adjust the armrest strap to your comfort.
The assembly is now completed. You can start using the device after completion of
the IPTU sensor assembly explained in the next section.
IPTU SENSOR ASSEMBLY
The angle of the sensor must be adjusted according to the type of coil attached to
the device. In order to do this, the blue or the red line on the sticker located on the
sensor must be aligned with the blue or red line on the sensor's lever latch. The red
line is for INV28 and INV40 search coils and the blue line is for the INV56 search
coil. Improper adjustment of the sensor angle will result in inaccurate operation of
the sensor.
Details about the usage of the IPTU sensor and the things you must pay attention
to are further explained in the manual. Please read those sections carefully!
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SYSTEM BOX CARRYING CASE ASSEMBLY AND DISASSEMBLY
To wear the system box around your neck, assemble the carrying belt as shown in the
pictures below.
To take the system box out of its carrying case, please follow the steps below. To put it back
inside the case, reverse the process.
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INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVICE
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(1) LCD SCREEN
(2) UPPER KEYPAD - The functions of the buttons on this keypad are
explained further in the relevant sections of the manual.
a) SETTINGS BUTTON : It is used to access the settings in the
Detection, Scan and Result Screens.
b) TRACE BUTTON : It is used to follow the search coil in the detection
screen with the IPTU sensor.
c) PAN/ROTATE BUTTON : It allows you to rotate and slide the 3D graph
in the result screen.
d) SCREEN CAPTURE BUTTON : It takes a snapshot of the screen. It
can be used in all menus and screens. Once you press this button, it
takes the screen image, assigns a record number to it and then saves it
in SCREENSHOTS under ARCHIVES by recording its date and time as
well. When this button is pressed, a window with the following message
will appear on screen : ''Screenshot is successfully saved as...''. To remove
this window, press the OK or the BACK button.
e) INFO BUTTON : This button is used to open and close the information
bar located at the bottom of the screen.
f) OPTIONS BUTTON : Allows you to access the general settings of the
device.
g) ON/OFF BUTTON : It powers the system box on and off.
(3) LOWER KEYPAD - The functions of the buttons on this keypad are
explained further in the relevant sections of the manual.
a) BACK BUTTON : It allows you to exit the current screen or to go
back to the previous one. In addition, it is used to remove the pop-up
message windows from screen.
b) OK BUTTON : This button is used to confirm an action or to go to
the result screen after performing a scan.
c) DIRECTION/VOLUME/ZOOM BUTTONS : This set of keys has 3
different functions :
1- To navigate between the menu options and to adjust the settings.
2- To increase and decrease the volume with the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons in the detection screens as well as when the tutorial videos are
being played.
3- The up and down zoom buttons are used to magnify or reduce the
target signal graphs in detection screens. They are also used to fast
forward or rewind the tutorial videos.
d) ZOOM IN BUTTON : Brings the detection and scan grounds closer
on the screen. When fully zoomed in, the scale is 50cm.(20''). It is also
used to zoom in to the 3D graph on the result screen.
e) ZOOM OUT BUTTON : Takes the detection and scan grounds further
away on the screen. When fully zoomed out, the scale is 800 cm. x 800
cm (≈ 26ft. x 26ft.). It is also used to zoom out from the 3D graph on the
result screen.
(4) SPEAKER
(5) SCREEN FIXING SCREW
(6) WIRED HEADPHONES SOCKET
(7) EXTERNAL USB MEMORY SOCKET
(8) BATTERY
(9) BATTERY LOCK
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SHAFT AND HANDLE
(1) ON/OFF BUTTON : It powers the shaft and handle on and off. It
works independently from the system box.
(2) BATTERY COMPARTMENT COVER
(3) IPTU SENSOR INPUT SOCKET
(4) GROUND BALANCE/PINPOINT AND RETUNE TRIGGER
This trigger has 3 functions :
1) It is used for automatic ground balancing. When you push the trigger
forward, the ground balance screen is displayed.
2) In non-motion modes, it is used to retune the device. In order to do
this, you need to pull the trigger once towards you and release.
3) In motion modes, it is used for pinpointing. You need to pull the
trigger towards you and hold it for this function.
(5) LED FLASHLIGHT : It is the headlight used for lighting the area you
are scanning while detecting at night or in dark locations. To activate
the LED flashlight, double click the CLR button on the handle. It does
not operate when the shaft & handle is off. It is recommended to turn
it on only when necessary since its operation consumes extra battery
power.
(6) SHAFT & HANDLE KEYPAD
a) BACK BUTTON : It has the same function as the BACK button on the
system box. It allows you to exit the current screen or to go back to
the previous one. In addition, it is used to remove the pop-up message
windows from screen.
b) CLR BUTTON : In detection and scan screens, press and hold this
button to clean the screen and to center the search coil (bring it to
the origin) on the screen. It also turns on the LED flashlight when you
double click it.
c) SCAN BUTTON : It is used to switch to the scan screen and to scan
over detected targets. Please read the section ''scanning'' for more
details.
d) WiFi LED INDICATOR : Indicates the wireless connection between
the system box and the shaft & handle. If the LED is lit red, it means
there is no connection. If it is lit green, it means they are connected.
e) OK BUTTON : It is used to confirm an action or to go to the result
screen after performing a scan.
INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVICE
3) The location and the angle of the sensor must be adjusted properly
according to the coil being used.
NOTE : When the INV56 search coil is attached to the device, the
message ''Attach the sensor to the 2nd hole!'' will appear on screen.
When mounting the INV56 coil to the shaft, if you have left the sensor
angle at the red line and not aligned it to the blue line, the sensor's field
of view will be restricted by the search coil as shown in the picture.
In such a case, unscrew the sensor and re-attach it so that the blue
lines are aligned as shown in the image. Then you can press the OK
button to clear the message. If you remove the INV56 coil and attach
the INV28 or INV40 coil, this time the message ''Attach the sensor to
the 1st hole!'' will appear.
4) The sensor's lens must be clean. Any dust, mud etc. on lens will
restrain the device from obtaining accurate data.
5) The height of the sensor above the ground must be minimum 25cm.
(10'') - maximum 80cm. (31.5''). The recommended height is between
30cm.- 50cm. (≈12''-20'').
6) Pay attention to keeping your feet away from the sensor's field of
view.
7) The sensor may not work accurately on snow.
8) Using the sensor on flat, smooth surfaces (such as tiles or wood
floor) in places such a home or an office may yield wrong results.
9) Once the sensor is calibrated, changing the angle of the sensor or
the search coil will result in obtaining inaccurate data.
10) During sunny days, if the shadow of the sensor falls in front of the
coil, the sensor will not work. In such a case, you may try extending the
shaft length. If the sensor is still not working, you need to change your
direction to avoid the sunlight.
11) The sensor may not obtain accurate data if the shaft & handle
battery is low.
The IPTU unit, with the help of the
integrated sensors, computes the right-left,
forward-back movements of the search coil
precisely and determines its location and
height above the ground.
With the IPTU sensor, you can follow the
start and finish points of the scanned area
and view the locations of detected targets.
In addition, you can determine the width and
the length of the scanned area, the target
depth and shape as well as the dimensions
with the help of the IPTU sensor.
USAGE OF THE IPTU SENSOR
Correct usage of the IPTU sensor is critical in terms of the device's
performance. The sensor must be used correctly in order for the device
to accurately process the shapes, depth and dimensions of targets and
display them on screen.
At initial start up, the IPTU sensor will be on by factory default. Based
on the type of coil attached to the device, the location and angle of the
sensor must be adjusted. It must also be parallel to the ground.
To determine whether the IPTU sensor is working properly or not, you
need to observe the coil movements on the screen. As you move the
search coil, the coil on the screen should move in the same direction
as well. If you cannot see the actual movements of the search coil on
screen, there may be 3 reasons for this :
1. The sensor may not have been calibrated at all or may have been
calibrated inaccurately.
2. If the ground consists of a single color and has no texture to it (such
as land covered with snow) the sensor may not work properly.
3. In cases where the shadow of the sensor falls in front of the search
coil, the sensor may not work properly.
THINGS TO PAY ATTENTION TO WHILE USING THE IPTU
SENSOR :
1) First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position.
Then place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust the search coil angle
so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it against a fixed object
such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place to lean it against, hold
it stable with your hand.
2) You must calibrate the sensor before each use or if you have
changed its angle. The calibration process must be performed on a
flat surface. You can find more details on calibration in the further
sections of the manual.
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INVENIO works with 2 lithium polymer batteries. One of these is located
inside the system box (5500mAh) and the other one is at the back of
the shaft (5400mAh).
In addition, the INVENIO Pro includes a spare 9500mAh battery
providing a longer battery life for the system box.
Battery Life :
5500 mAh system box battery : Approximately 5 hours
5400 mAh shaft & handle battery : Approximately 9 hours
9500 mAh system box spare battery : Approximately 9 hours
LED flashlight, brightness, usage of speaker or wired/wireless
headphones etc. are factors affecting battery life.
In INVENIO Pro, battery life will vary based on operating frequency.
Battery life will be less in 5kHz compared to other frequencies.
Charging
Charge both the INVENIO system box and shaft & handle before initial
use. Charging will take approximately 2 hours for each battery. The
spare battery that comes in the INVENIO Pro will take about 4 hours
to charge.
You can charge the batteries while they are installed in the device or
take them out and charge them.
NOTE : If you charge the system box battery on the device, the battery
icon will always show as charging. Even if the battery is full, the icon
will not show full battery. The icon will display battery full status after
you remove the charger.
To remove the system box battery, push the battery lock shown in
the picture upwards. The battery will pop out a little bit. Then, pull it
to remove.
To remove the shaft & handle battery, push the tabs on each side of
the battery cover and remove the cover.
After removing the battery, plug the charger into the charging socket
on the battery. After charging is completed, insert the battery back in
the compartment and close the cover. Be sure that the tabs sit securely
in place.
NOTE : When inserting the battery, pay attention to the direction of
the sockets.
During charging, the LED on the battery will light up red. When the
battery is full, it will turn green.
NOTE : The LED on the charger does not indicate the charging status,
it lights up green at all times.
NOTE : If you charge the battery while the device is on, you will see a
charging sign inside the battery icons on the INFO bar.
IMPORTANT! Do not use a different charging adapter other than the
one supplied with your device!
Low Battery
There are 2 battery icons, numbered as 1 and 2, on the INFO bar at the
bottom of the screen. Battery 1 indicates the battery life status of the
system box and battery 2 indicates the battery life status of the shaft
& handle. When the batteries are full, the icons will be green and when
the batteries are low, they will turn red and the low battery warning will
appear on screen.
BATTERY WARNINGS :
Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures (for example a car's
trunk or glove compartment)
Do not charge the battery in temperatures over 35° C (95° F) or below
0° C ( 32° F).
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CORRECT USE
CORRECT WAY OF SWEEPING
Shaft height is wrong Shaft height is correct
It is very important to adjust the shaft to your height correctly to be
able to search without discomfort and fatigue.
Adjust the height of the shaft so that you are standing in an upright
position, your arm is relaxed and the search coil is approximately
5cm (~2'') above the ground.
It is important to keep the search coil parallel to the ground in order
to get accurate results.
The search coil must be parallel to the ground at all times.
Wrong search coil angle Wrong search coil angle Correct search coil angle
Incorrect way of sweeping Correct way of sweeping
This is the information bar located at the bottom of the screen. To see
the info bar, just press the INFO button. It hides automatically or by
pressing the INFO button again. If there is a warning in the message
section, the INFO bar will reappear after a certain period of time.
We can view the INFO bar in 3 sections as below :
Left Side
It shows which command buttons can be used on each screen or menu
(Back/OK/Directional Buttons/CLR/Scan). Active ones will appear green,
inactive ones will appear red.
Middle Section
Shows the mode, operating frequency and warning messages.
Messages that may appear are as follows :
Overload
It appears on screen simultaneously with the overload alarm. This
happens when the search coil encounters a near surface or a very
large object. The device reverts back to normal operation if you lift
the coil up. If the alarm and the message continue along a long line,
you may be over a long metal such as a pipe.
In case of high mineralization, the device may overload. If the cause of
overloading is not a large metal, it may be the ground itself and this
situation may be overcome by lowering the sensitivity.
Coil is disconnected!
It indicates an interruption in the search coil transmitter signal. The
search coil connector may be unattached, loose or disconnected. If
you own another detector with the same coil connector, please be
sure that you have not attached the wrong coil by mistake. If none
of the above exists, the search coil or its cable may have a defect. If
the issue continues when you change the search coil, there may be
an issue in the coil control circuit.
WiFi is off
It will come on screen when there is no wireless connection between
the system box and shaft & handle. In such a case, first check whether
the shaft & handle is on or not. If it is on, try changing the WiFi channel.
For this, press the OPTIONS button, select ''Wireless Shaft Channel'' and
search the channels.
Shaft is not connected!
It comes up on screen when the Wireless Shaft Channel is switched to
off position.
Refresh GB!
This message will appear under the following situations: When the
operating frequency is changed (only in INVENIO Pro), when the
sensitivity level is changed or when the mode settings are restored
to factory defaults. It indicates that you should re-ground balance
the device. Once you ground balance, the message disappears.
Calibrate the sensor!
It comes up on screen at initial start up or when you switch to the
detection screen with the IPTU sensor. For the calibration process,
press the SETTINGS button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''. For
more details, please read the relevant sections of the manual.
Pump the coil!
This message appears when the trigger is pushed forward for
automatic ground balancing. It does not indicate any error or problem.
It only indicates what should be done.
Right Side
This section shows the status of some of the hardware features of the
device.
Indicates the status of the wireless connection between the
system box and shaft & handle. Green means connected,
red means disconnected.
If the optional wireless headphones are connected, the
headphone icon will appear. Otherwise, the speaker icon
will show. If the volume is turned off, the icons will turn
from green to red.
Indicates whether the vibration is on or off. If it is green,
vibration is on. If it is red, vibration if off.
In the SETTINGS or ARCHIVES screen, it indicates the
detection of an external USB drive.
Battery icon number 1 shows the battery life status of the
system box and battery icon number 2 shows the battery
life status of the shaft & handle ( only when the shaft &
handle is on).
When the system box battery is dead, the countdown
numbers before the system shuts down, are shown here.
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GROUND BALANCE
Ground balance can be performed in three ways with the INVENIO:
Automatic, Manual and Tracking.
The ground balance screen is a separate window in detection screens
(except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode). In the detection screen
with the IPTU sensor, you can remove the ground balance screen by
pressing the INFO button but it is fixed in the detection screen without
the IPTU sensor. The ground balance window is divided into 2 parts:
The top part shows the instant ground balance value changes while
searching and the bottom part shows the adjusted ground balance
value.
If the trigger is pushed forward while performing an automatic or
manual ground balance, the device will switch to All Metal mode
automatically on the background without any indication to the user,
regardless of the selected search mode.
Upon completion of ground balance, the ground balance value is shown
under ''Adjusted'' in the ground balance window.
Automatic Ground Balance
Automatic ground balance is performed as follows in all search modes:
1) First, find a spot of ground where there is no metal present.
2) Push the ground balance trigger forward and hold it. The ground
balance screen will be displayed automatically and the word
''Automatic'' will appear bigger on screen.
3) Hold the search coil parallel to the ground. Continue to push and
hold the trigger forward and start pumping the search coil up and
down from about 20 cms. (~8'') above the ground down to 5 cms. (~2'')
off the ground with smooth movements and keeping it parallel to the
ground (this is also shown by animation on the screen).
4) Continue until a beep, indicating the completion of ground balance,
is heard. Based on ground conditions, it usually takes about 2-4 pumps
for the ground balance to be completed.
5) When the ground balance trigger is released, the device continues to
operate in the All Metal mode for a short period of time and the ground
balance window stays on screen. The word ''Manual'' will appear bigger
on screen. This makes it possible to manually fine tune the automatic
ground balance value. Refer to the following "Manual Ground Balance"
section for further information regarding this feature. If no button is
pressed for a while, the device will revert back to the detection screen
automatically. If you do not want to wait for the timeout period, you
can switch to the detection screen by pulling and releasing the trigger
once.
6) Upon completion of the automatic ground balance, ground balance
value will be shown under ''Adjusted'' in the ground balance window
and it will be same as the ''Instant'' value. The device continues to
ground balance and produce a beep sound as long as you keep the
trigger pushed forward and pump the coil. In order to ensure that
the ground balance is proper, ground balance at least 2-3 times and
check the ground balance values on screen. In general, the difference
between the values shall not be higher than 1-2 numbers.
7) If you cannot ground balance, in other words, if no beep sound is
produced, it means that either the ground is too conductive or not
mineralized or there is a target right below the search coil. In such
a case, retry ground balancing at a different spot. If you still cannot
ground balance, read the section titled ''Important Details Concerning
Ground Balance''.
NOTE : If the Stabilizer value is set high, the device may not auto
ground balance. In such a case, go to the SETTINGS of the All Metal
mode and select Stabilizer. Lower the Stabilizer value first. After
ground balancing, set the Stabilizer value back to its original level.
Manual Ground Balance
Allows you to manually modify the ground balance value. It is not
preferred mostly because it takes time. However, it is the preferred
option in cases where a successful ground balance cannot be
performed using other methods or minor corrections are required for
the automatic ground balance.
INVENIO is designed to allow for automatic ground balancing
conveniently on any type of ground. Therefore, it is recommended
to perform automatic ground balance upon start up. However, the
ground may not be suitable for automatic ground balancing in some
cases and the device cannot ground balance on such grounds. For
instance, wet beach sand, soils containing alkali or salty water,
trashy sites, ploughed fields, highly mineralized grounds and grounds
with very low mineralization are not suitable for automatic ground
balance. In such terrains, you can perform manual ground balancing.
However, manual ground balance requires a skill which develops over
time through practice.
To perform manual ground balance :
1) First, find a spot of ground where there is no metal present and
switch the device to All Metal mode.
2) You need to listen to the sounds coming from the ground in order
to perform manual ground balance. Pump the search coil up and down
from about 20 cms. (~ 8'') above the ground down to 5 cms. (~2'') off the
ground with smooth movements and keeping it parallel to the ground.
If the sound gets higher when lifting off the search coil above the
ground, the ground balance value is too low, in other words, the effect
from the ground is negative and the ground balance value needs to
be increased by using the plus ( + ) button. On the other hand, if the
sound gets higher when lowering the search coil to the ground, the
ground balance value is too high, in other words, the effect from the
ground is positive and the ground balance value needs to decreased
by using the minus ( - ) button.
3) Push the ground balance trigger forward once and release it. The
ground balance screen will open up and stay on screen for a while.
You can return to the ground balance screen by pushing the ground
balance trigger forward if the screen switches.
Manual ground balance functions within the range of 0,00 -99,80.
However, each value covers 5 steps used for fine tuning within itself
and these steps are indicated as multiples of 20.
Press plus ( + ) or minus ( - ) button to increase or decrease the ground
balance value, respectively. If the button is pressed once at a time, the
values count one by one and if it is held down, the values will change
quickly.
4) Repeat the above procedure until the sound heard from the ground
is eliminated.
The sound may not be eliminated completely in some areas. In these
cases, listen to the sounds produced when moving the search coil
towards and away from the ground to check if the ground balance
is correct. If there is no difference between the two sounds then the
ground balance is set properly.
The device will return to the detection screen automatically after a
short period of time upon completion of ground balance. If you do not
wish to wait for the timeout period, just pull and release the trigger
once to go to the detection screen instantly.
IMPORTANT! Experienced detectorists adjust the ground balance
setting to a slightly positive response (weak but audible sound is
produced when moving the search coil closer to ground). This method
may produce favorable results for experienced users in certain fields
where small targets are searched for.
Tracking
This feature is present in the Motion modes only and not available in
the Non-motion modes.
In this option, the user does not need to make any adjustments.
Tracking feature is activated by selecting it from the settings of the
motion modes and by switching it to on position. The word ''Tracking''
will be displayed in green at the bottom of the ground balance window.
The device updates the ground balance automatically as long as the
search coil is swung over the ground and shows the ground balance
value in the ground balance window. It does not provide any feedback
to the user (like the beep sound in automatic ground balance).
While tracking is active, the device can initially produce a loud signal
when it detects a different ground structure (for instance a mineral
rock) or a target. In this case, swing the search coil over the spot where
the device produces the signal . If the sound remains the same and
the device shows an ID, it is possibly a target. If the sound attenuates
too much or is lost after a few swings, it means that the device has
produced a signal for the different ground structure or a stone.
NOTE : It is recommended that you use tracking in the All Metal mode
and not in the discrimination modes.
NOTE : Tracking is not a mode specific setting, when it is turned on it
will be active in other motion modes as well. If you switch to one of the
non-motion modes while tracking is on, it will be turned off and once
you switch back to a motion mode, it will be active again automatically.
Tracking is suitable for use in areas where different soil structures are
present within the same land or in fields where mineralized rocks are
scattered widely apart. If you use ground tracking in areas where hot
rocks are intensely present, the device may not be able to eliminate
these highly mineralized rocks or you may miss the smaller or deeper
metals.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that tracking is off during air tests. Otherwise,
the device will attempt to perform ground balance on the target and
the depth will be reduced.
Ground Balance Value
Ground balance value provides information about the ground you are
searching on. Some typical ground types are as follows :
0-25 Wet salt water or wet alkali soils
25-50 Wet salt water and wet alkali soils covered with dry layers
50-70 Regular, low-quality soils
70-90 Highly magnetic soils, magnetite or maghemite and similar
highly mineralized soils, black sand.
Important Details Concerning Ground Balance
1) Upon start up, the ground balance value is set to 90. The device can
perform ground balance automatically within the following ranges for
each type of search coil :
INV28 search coil : 40,00 - 99,00
INV40 search coil : 20,00 - 99,00
INV56 search coil : 0,00 - 99,00
2) If the ground mineralization is too low, automatic ground balance
may fail. In such a case, you can try manual ground balancing.
3) You can test the accuracy of the ground balance with pinpointing
in motion modes. After ground balancing, if you receive no sound or a
weak one when you move the search coil closer to the ground in the
pinpoint mode, then the ground balance is successful. If the sound
gets louder when you move the search coil closer to the ground, then
the ground balance is not successful. In this case, simply change your
location. If ground balance is not possible despite these efforts, you
should continue your search without performing ground balance.
You cannot search in the All Metal and Non-Motion modes (except for
the Ground Anomaly & Cavity) without ground balancing. You need to
use one of the discrimination modes and increase the Discrimination
value until the noise is eliminated.
4) Once the ground balance is set, it will remain satisfactory for a
long time in most areas. However, if you encounter an excavated,
backfilled or geologically composite soil structure, ground balancing
should be performed again to adapt to the varying soil structure.
In addition, re-ground balancing is recommended if you change the
operating frequency of the INVENIO Pro (5kHz / 14kHz / 20kHz) in
certain ground conditions.
5) When using the optional large coil, pump the coil more slowly and
do not keep it very close to the ground.
6) In some cases where the Stabilizer value is set high, the device may
not be able to ground balance automatically. In such a case, first lower
the Stabilizer value and after ground balancing switch it back to its
previous level.
7) If the vibration feature is enabled, even if you are using one of the
non-motion modes where this feature is not active, the device would
vibrate during ground balancing because it switches to All Metal mode
to perform the ground balance.
Ground balance can be performed in three ways with the INVENIO:
Automatic, Manual and Tracking.
The ground balance screen is a separate window in detection screens
(except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode). In the detection screen
with the IPTU sensor, you can remove the ground balance screen by
pressing the INFO button but it is fixed in the detection screen without
the IPTU sensor. The ground balance window is divided into 2 parts:
The top part shows the instant ground balance value changes while
searching and the bottom part shows the adjusted ground balance
value.
If the trigger is pushed forward while performing an automatic or
manual ground balance, the device will switch to All Metal mode
automatically on the background without any indication to the user,
regardless of the selected search mode.
Upon completion of ground balance, the ground balance value is shown
under ''Adjusted'' in the ground balance window.
Automatic Ground Balance
Automatic ground balance is performed as follows in all search modes:
1) First, find a spot of ground where there is no metal present.
2) Push the ground balance trigger forward and hold it. The ground
balance screen will be displayed automatically and the word
''Automatic'' will appear bigger on screen.
3) Hold the search coil parallel to the ground. Continue to push and
hold the trigger forward and start pumping the search coil up and
down from about 20 cms. (~8'') above the ground down to 5 cms. (~2'')
off the ground with smooth movements and keeping it parallel to the
ground (this is also shown by animation on the screen).
4) Continue until a beep, indicating the completion of ground balance,
is heard. Based on ground conditions, it usually takes about 2-4 pumps
for the ground balance to be completed.
5) When the ground balance trigger is released, the device continues to
operate in the All Metal mode for a short period of time and the ground
balance window stays on screen. The word ''Manual'' will appear bigger
on screen. This makes it possible to manually fine tune the automatic
ground balance value. Refer to the following "Manual Ground Balance"
section for further information regarding this feature. If no button is
pressed for a while, the device will revert back to the detection screen
automatically. If you do not want to wait for the timeout period, you
can switch to the detection screen by pulling and releasing the trigger
once.
6) Upon completion of the automatic ground balance, ground balance
value will be shown under ''Adjusted'' in the ground balance window
and it will be same as the ''Instant'' value. The device continues to
ground balance and produce a beep sound as long as you keep the
trigger pushed forward and pump the coil. In order to ensure that
the ground balance is proper, ground balance at least 2-3 times and
check the ground balance values on screen. In general, the difference
between the values shall not be higher than 1-2 numbers.
7) If you cannot ground balance, in other words, if no beep sound is
produced, it means that either the ground is too conductive or not
mineralized or there is a target right below the search coil. In such
a case, retry ground balancing at a different spot. If you still cannot
ground balance, read the section titled ''Important Details Concerning
Ground Balance''.
NOTE : If the Stabilizer value is set high, the device may not auto
ground balance. In such a case, go to the SETTINGS of the All Metal
mode and select Stabilizer. Lower the Stabilizer value first. After
ground balancing, set the Stabilizer value back to its original level.
Manual Ground Balance
Allows you to manually modify the ground balance value. It is not
preferred mostly because it takes time. However, it is the preferred
option in cases where a successful ground balance cannot be
performed using other methods or minor corrections are required for
the automatic ground balance.
INVENIO is designed to allow for automatic ground balancing
conveniently on any type of ground. Therefore, it is recommended
to perform automatic ground balance upon start up. However, the
ground may not be suitable for automatic ground balancing in some
cases and the device cannot ground balance on such grounds. For
instance, wet beach sand, soils containing alkali or salty water,
trashy sites, ploughed fields, highly mineralized grounds and grounds
with very low mineralization are not suitable for automatic ground
balance. In such terrains, you can perform manual ground balancing.
However, manual ground balance requires a skill which develops over
time through practice.
To perform manual ground balance :
1) First, find a spot of ground where there is no metal present and
switch the device to All Metal mode.
2) You need to listen to the sounds coming from the ground in order
to perform manual ground balance. Pump the search coil up and down
from about 20 cms. (~ 8'') above the ground down to 5 cms. (~2'') off the
ground with smooth movements and keeping it parallel to the ground.
If the sound gets higher when lifting off the search coil above the
ground, the ground balance value is too low, in other words, the effect
from the ground is negative and the ground balance value needs to
be increased by using the plus ( + ) button. On the other hand, if the
sound gets higher when lowering the search coil to the ground, the
ground balance value is too high, in other words, the effect from the
ground is positive and the ground balance value needs to decreased
by using the minus ( - ) button.
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3) Push the ground balance trigger forward once and release it. The
ground balance screen will open up and stay on screen for a while.
You can return to the ground balance screen by pushing the ground
balance trigger forward if the screen switches.
Manual ground balance functions within the range of 0,00 -99,80.
However, each value covers 5 steps used for fine tuning within itself
and these steps are indicated as multiples of 20.
Press plus ( + ) or minus ( - ) button to increase or decrease the ground
balance value, respectively. If the button is pressed once at a time, the
values count one by one and if it is held down, the values will change
quickly.
4) Repeat the above procedure until the sound heard from the ground
is eliminated.
The sound may not be eliminated completely in some areas. In these
cases, listen to the sounds produced when moving the search coil
towards and away from the ground to check if the ground balance
is correct. If there is no difference between the two sounds then the
ground balance is set properly.
The device will return to the detection screen automatically after a
short period of time upon completion of ground balance. If you do not
wish to wait for the timeout period, just pull and release the trigger
once to go to the detection screen instantly.
IMPORTANT! Experienced detectorists adjust the ground balance
setting to a slightly positive response (weak but audible sound is
produced when moving the search coil closer to ground). This method
may produce favorable results for experienced users in certain fields
where small targets are searched for.
Tracking
This feature is present in the Motion modes only and not available in
the Non-motion modes.
In this option, the user does not need to make any adjustments.
Tracking feature is activated by selecting it from the settings of the
motion modes and by switching it to on position. The word ''Tracking''
will be displayed in green at the bottom of the ground balance window.
The device updates the ground balance automatically as long as the
search coil is swung over the ground and shows the ground balance
value in the ground balance window. It does not provide any feedback
to the user (like the beep sound in automatic ground balance).
While tracking is active, the device can initially produce a loud signal
when it detects a different ground structure (for instance a mineral
rock) or a target. In this case, swing the search coil over the spot where
the device produces the signal . If the sound remains the same and
the device shows an ID, it is possibly a target. If the sound attenuates
too much or is lost after a few swings, it means that the device has
produced a signal for the different ground structure or a stone.
NOTE : It is recommended that you use tracking in the All Metal mode
and not in the discrimination modes.
NOTE : Tracking is not a mode specific setting, when it is turned on it
will be active in other motion modes as well. If you switch to one of the
non-motion modes while tracking is on, it will be turned off and once
you switch back to a motion mode, it will be active again automatically.
Tracking is suitable for use in areas where different soil structures are
present within the same land or in fields where mineralized rocks are
scattered widely apart. If you use ground tracking in areas where hot
rocks are intensely present, the device may not be able to eliminate
these highly mineralized rocks or you may miss the smaller or deeper
metals.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that tracking is off during air tests. Otherwise,
the device will attempt to perform ground balance on the target and
the depth will be reduced.
Ground Balance Value
Ground balance value provides information about the ground you are
searching on. Some typical ground types are as follows :
0-25 Wet salt water or wet alkali soils
25-50 Wet salt water and wet alkali soils covered with dry layers
50-70 Regular, low-quality soils
70-90 Highly magnetic soils, magnetite or maghemite and similar
highly mineralized soils, black sand.
Important Details Concerning Ground Balance
1) Upon start up, the ground balance value is set to 90. The device can
perform ground balance automatically within the following ranges for
each type of search coil :
INV28 search coil : 40,00 - 99,00
INV40 search coil : 20,00 - 99,00
INV56 search coil : 0,00 - 99,00
2) If the ground mineralization is too low, automatic ground balance
may fail. In such a case, you can try manual ground balancing.
3) You can test the accuracy of the ground balance with pinpointing
in motion modes. After ground balancing, if you receive no sound or a
weak one when you move the search coil closer to the ground in the
pinpoint mode, then the ground balance is successful. If the sound
gets louder when you move the search coil closer to the ground, then
the ground balance is not successful. In this case, simply change your
location. If ground balance is not possible despite these efforts, you
should continue your search without performing ground balance.
You cannot search in the All Metal and Non-Motion modes (except for
the Ground Anomaly & Cavity) without ground balancing. You need to
use one of the discrimination modes and increase the Discrimination
value until the noise is eliminated.
4) Once the ground balance is set, it will remain satisfactory for a
long time in most areas. However, if you encounter an excavated,
backfilled or geologically composite soil structure, ground balancing
should be performed again to adapt to the varying soil structure.
In addition, re-ground balancing is recommended if you change the
operating frequency of the INVENIO Pro (5kHz / 14kHz / 20kHz) in
certain ground conditions.
5) When using the optional large coil, pump the coil more slowly and
do not keep it very close to the ground.
6) In some cases where the Stabilizer value is set high, the device may
not be able to ground balance automatically. In such a case, first lower
the Stabilizer value and after ground balancing switch it back to its
previous level.
7) If the vibration feature is enabled, even if you are using one of the
non-motion modes where this feature is not active, the device would
vibrate during ground balancing because it switches to All Metal mode
to perform the ground balance.
GROUND BALANCE
Ground balance can be performed in three ways with the INVENIO:
Automatic, Manual and Tracking.
The ground balance screen is a separate window in detection screens
(except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode). In the detection screen
with the IPTU sensor, you can remove the ground balance screen by
pressing the INFO button but it is fixed in the detection screen without
the IPTU sensor. The ground balance window is divided into 2 parts:
The top part shows the instant ground balance value changes while
searching and the bottom part shows the adjusted ground balance
value.
If the trigger is pushed forward while performing an automatic or
manual ground balance, the device will switch to All Metal mode
automatically on the background without any indication to the user,
regardless of the selected search mode.
Upon completion of ground balance, the ground balance value is shown
under ''Adjusted'' in the ground balance window.
Automatic Ground Balance
Automatic ground balance is performed as follows in all search modes:
1) First, find a spot of ground where there is no metal present.
2) Push the ground balance trigger forward and hold it. The ground
balance screen will be displayed automatically and the word
''Automatic'' will appear bigger on screen.
3) Hold the search coil parallel to the ground. Continue to push and
hold the trigger forward and start pumping the search coil up and
down from about 20 cms. (~8'') above the ground down to 5 cms. (~2'')
off the ground with smooth movements and keeping it parallel to the
ground (this is also shown by animation on the screen).
4) Continue until a beep, indicating the completion of ground balance,
is heard. Based on ground conditions, it usually takes about 2-4 pumps
for the ground balance to be completed.
5) When the ground balance trigger is released, the device continues to
operate in the All Metal mode for a short period of time and the ground
balance window stays on screen. The word ''Manual'' will appear bigger
on screen. This makes it possible to manually fine tune the automatic
ground balance value. Refer to the following "Manual Ground Balance"
section for further information regarding this feature. If no button is
pressed for a while, the device will revert back to the detection screen
automatically. If you do not want to wait for the timeout period, you
can switch to the detection screen by pulling and releasing the trigger
once.
6) Upon completion of the automatic ground balance, ground balance
value will be shown under ''Adjusted'' in the ground balance window
and it will be same as the ''Instant'' value. The device continues to
ground balance and produce a beep sound as long as you keep the
trigger pushed forward and pump the coil. In order to ensure that
the ground balance is proper, ground balance at least 2-3 times and
check the ground balance values on screen. In general, the difference
between the values shall not be higher than 1-2 numbers.
7) If you cannot ground balance, in other words, if no beep sound is
produced, it means that either the ground is too conductive or not
mineralized or there is a target right below the search coil. In such
a case, retry ground balancing at a different spot. If you still cannot
ground balance, read the section titled ''Important Details Concerning
Ground Balance''.
NOTE : If the Stabilizer value is set high, the device may not auto
ground balance. In such a case, go to the SETTINGS of the All Metal
mode and select Stabilizer. Lower the Stabilizer value first. After
ground balancing, set the Stabilizer value back to its original level.
Manual Ground Balance
Allows you to manually modify the ground balance value. It is not
preferred mostly because it takes time. However, it is the preferred
option in cases where a successful ground balance cannot be
performed using other methods or minor corrections are required for
the automatic ground balance.
INVENIO is designed to allow for automatic ground balancing
conveniently on any type of ground. Therefore, it is recommended
to perform automatic ground balance upon start up. However, the
ground may not be suitable for automatic ground balancing in some
cases and the device cannot ground balance on such grounds. For
instance, wet beach sand, soils containing alkali or salty water,
trashy sites, ploughed fields, highly mineralized grounds and grounds
with very low mineralization are not suitable for automatic ground
balance. In such terrains, you can perform manual ground balancing.
However, manual ground balance requires a skill which develops over
time through practice.
To perform manual ground balance :
1) First, find a spot of ground where there is no metal present and
switch the device to All Metal mode.
2) You need to listen to the sounds coming from the ground in order
to perform manual ground balance. Pump the search coil up and down
from about 20 cms. (~ 8'') above the ground down to 5 cms. (~2'') off the
ground with smooth movements and keeping it parallel to the ground.
If the sound gets higher when lifting off the search coil above the
ground, the ground balance value is too low, in other words, the effect
from the ground is negative and the ground balance value needs to
be increased by using the plus ( + ) button. On the other hand, if the
sound gets higher when lowering the search coil to the ground, the
ground balance value is too high, in other words, the effect from the
ground is positive and the ground balance value needs to decreased
by using the minus ( - ) button.
3) Push the ground balance trigger forward once and release it. The
ground balance screen will open up and stay on screen for a while.
You can return to the ground balance screen by pushing the ground
balance trigger forward if the screen switches.
Manual ground balance functions within the range of 0,00 -99,80.
However, each value covers 5 steps used for fine tuning within itself
and these steps are indicated as multiples of 20.
Press plus ( + ) or minus ( - ) button to increase or decrease the ground
balance value, respectively. If the button is pressed once at a time, the
values count one by one and if it is held down, the values will change
quickly.
4) Repeat the above procedure until the sound heard from the ground
is eliminated.
The sound may not be eliminated completely in some areas. In these
cases, listen to the sounds produced when moving the search coil
towards and away from the ground to check if the ground balance
is correct. If there is no difference between the two sounds then the
ground balance is set properly.
The device will return to the detection screen automatically after a
short period of time upon completion of ground balance. If you do not
wish to wait for the timeout period, just pull and release the trigger
once to go to the detection screen instantly.
IMPORTANT! Experienced detectorists adjust the ground balance
setting to a slightly positive response (weak but audible sound is
produced when moving the search coil closer to ground). This method
may produce favorable results for experienced users in certain fields
where small targets are searched for.
Tracking
This feature is present in the Motion modes only and not available in
the Non-motion modes.
In this option, the user does not need to make any adjustments.
Tracking feature is activated by selecting it from the settings of the
motion modes and by switching it to on position. The word ''Tracking''
will be displayed in green at the bottom of the ground balance window.
The device updates the ground balance automatically as long as the
search coil is swung over the ground and shows the ground balance
value in the ground balance window. It does not provide any feedback
to the user (like the beep sound in automatic ground balance).
While tracking is active, the device can initially produce a loud signal
when it detects a different ground structure (for instance a mineral
rock) or a target. In this case, swing the search coil over the spot where
the device produces the signal . If the sound remains the same and
the device shows an ID, it is possibly a target. If the sound attenuates
too much or is lost after a few swings, it means that the device has
produced a signal for the different ground structure or a stone.
NOTE : It is recommended that you use tracking in the All Metal mode
and not in the discrimination modes.
NOTE : Tracking is not a mode specific setting, when it is turned on it
will be active in other motion modes as well. If you switch to one of the
non-motion modes while tracking is on, it will be turned off and once
you switch back to a motion mode, it will be active again automatically.
Tracking is suitable for use in areas where different soil structures are
present within the same land or in fields where mineralized rocks are
scattered widely apart. If you use ground tracking in areas where hot
rocks are intensely present, the device may not be able to eliminate
these highly mineralized rocks or you may miss the smaller or deeper
metals.
IMPORTANT! Ensure that tracking is off during air tests. Otherwise,
the device will attempt to perform ground balance on the target and
the depth will be reduced.
Ground Balance Value
Ground balance value provides information about the ground you are
searching on. Some typical ground types are as follows :
0-25 Wet salt water or wet alkali soils
25-50 Wet salt water and wet alkali soils covered with dry layers
50-70 Regular, low-quality soils
70-90 Highly magnetic soils, magnetite or maghemite and similar
highly mineralized soils, black sand.
Important Details Concerning Ground Balance
1) Upon start up, the ground balance value is set to 90. The device can
perform ground balance automatically within the following ranges for
each type of search coil :
INV28 search coil : 40,00 - 99,00
INV40 search coil : 20,00 - 99,00
INV56 search coil : 0,00 - 99,00
2) If the ground mineralization is too low, automatic ground balance
may fail. In such a case, you can try manual ground balancing.
3) You can test the accuracy of the ground balance with pinpointing
in motion modes. After ground balancing, if you receive no sound or a
weak one when you move the search coil closer to the ground in the
pinpoint mode, then the ground balance is successful. If the sound
gets louder when you move the search coil closer to the ground, then
the ground balance is not successful. In this case, simply change your
location. If ground balance is not possible despite these efforts, you
should continue your search without performing ground balance.
You cannot search in the All Metal and Non-Motion modes (except for
the Ground Anomaly & Cavity) without ground balancing. You need to
use one of the discrimination modes and increase the Discrimination
value until the noise is eliminated.
4) Once the ground balance is set, it will remain satisfactory for a
long time in most areas. However, if you encounter an excavated,
backfilled or geologically composite soil structure, ground balancing
should be performed again to adapt to the varying soil structure.
In addition, re-ground balancing is recommended if you change the
operating frequency of the INVENIO Pro (5kHz / 14kHz / 20kHz) in
certain ground conditions.
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IDs of non-ferrous metals such as copper, silver, aluminum and lead
are high. Target ID range of gold is wide and may fall within the same
range of metal wastes such as iron, foil, screw caps, and pull tabs.
Therefore, if you are looking for gold targets, digging out some trash
metals is expected.
NOTE : Keep in mind, large targets will ID higher than expected, even
though they may be of lower conductance.
IMPORTANT! INVENIO Pro uses a normalized ID scale. In other words,
the IDs will not change upon frequency change and the device will
generate the 14kHz IDs in each frequency. However, based on ground
conditions IDs may vary for certain metals.
TARGET ID is the number produced by the metal detector based on the
conductivity of the metals and gives an idea to the user about what the
target may be. Target ID is shown with two digits on the display and
ranges between 00-99.
In some cases, the device may produce multiple IDs for the same
target. In other words, the IDs may be jumpy. This may result from
several factors. Target orientation, depth, purity of the metal, corrosion,
mineralization level of the soil etc. Even the direction of the search coil
swing may cause the device to generate multiple IDs.
In some cases, the device may fail to provide any ID. The device needs
to receive a strong and a clear signal from the target in order to provide
an ID. Therefore, it may not be able to provide an ID for targets at fringe
depths or smaller targets even if the device detects them.
Keep in mind that target IDs are “probable”, in other words, estimated
values and it would not be possible to know the properties of a buried
object exactly until it is dug out.
5) When using the optional large coil, pump the coil more slowly and
do not keep it very close to the ground.
6) In some cases where the Stabilizer value is set high, the device may
not be able to ground balance automatically. In such a case, first lower
the Stabilizer value and after ground balancing switch it back to its
previous level.
7) If the vibration feature is enabled, even if you are using one of the
non-motion modes where this feature is not active, the device would
vibrate during ground balancing because it switches to All Metal mode
to perform the ground balance.
TARGET ID
GROUND BALANCE
in the static modes only in case of overload. When vibration is active,
the vibration icon on the INFO bar will turn green, when vibration is
disabled, it will turn red.
Vibration may not be felt in the All Metal mode with weak signals; it
will be felt as the signal gets stronger. In other words, vibration does
not start at the depth where the audio tones are heard but at a lesser
depth. Therefore, if you are detecting with vibration only and audio
tones are off, you can miss weaker and deeper signals.
Vibration speed is constant in the pinpoint mode and cannot be
adjusted. Vibration is off at 0 position. 1-5 values provide the same
level of vibration in the pinpoint mode. When vibration is used in the
pinpoint mode, vibration speed increases as the target is approached
and it reaches the maximum level over the center of the target. When
you turn off and on the device, it will start with the last vibration level
you chose.
KEYPRESS VOLUME
It is used to adjust the volume of the keypress sounds according to
your personal preference by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons .
It has 5 levels. As the level goes up, the volume goes up and vice versa.
At 0 level, the volume will be off and no sound will be heard when the
keys are pressed.
BRIGHTNESS
It enables you to adjust the screen backlight level according to your
personal preference. It ranges between 0-10 and it is adjusted by
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. At 0 level, the backlight is off. At
10, brightness will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the
backlight will affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it
to lower levels.
KEYPAD BACKLIGHT
It enables you to adjust the backlight of the system box and handle
keypads. It has 7 levels and it is adjusted by the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. At 0 level, the keypad backlight is off. At 7, keypad brightness
will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the keypad backlight will
affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it to lower levels.
LANGUAGE
It is used to change the operating language of the device. INVENIO can
be used in 17 different languages. The device will start up in the default
language set by the factory. You can change the language by selecting
this option and using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Once you select
the language, just press OK and the device will switch to that language
automatically. When you turn off and on the device, it will start with the
last language you chose.
TIME/DATE
It is used to adjust the time and date. By using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons, select the option (hour, minute, day etc.) you want to adjust.
The selection will be marked in red. Adjust it using the up and down
buttons. Once the adjustment is done, press the OK button to save.
Once the time and date are set, you can only change them manually
again. In other words, even if you set the device to factory defaults, the
time and date will stay the same.
NOTE : If the time and date change each time you turn off and on the
device, the clock battery may be dying. Please get in touch with your
dealer or technical service.
CM/INCH
It is used to change all the units of lengths (depth, height, width etc.)
from centimeters to inches. It is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The selected unit will be marked in red.
OTHERS
SOFTWARE UPDATE
This option shows the software version installed on your device
and it also enables you to update your device. All software
updates for the INVENIO will be published on the product page at
www.noktadetectors.com. You can follow all updates and instructions
from this page.
FACTORY SETTINGS
It is used to set all the options and settings of the device back to its
factory defaults.
When the factory defaults are restored, all settings except for the time,
date and language will be changed.
To restore the factory settings, press the OK button when the option
is selected. ''The system will be restored to factory defaults. Are you
sure you want to continue?'' message will appear on screen. If you
press OK, you will see the second message ''Do you also want to delete
all your saved files in the archives?''. Once you respond with yes or
no to this, the message ''Do you want to reset the neural network to
factory defaults?'' will come on screen. After you respond with yes or
no, you will see the message ''Please wait...'' and a progress bar. Once
the progress bar is full, the device will be restored to factory defaults
and will start in the Basic mode.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you also want to delete all your saved
files in the archives?'' all 3D graphs and screenshots saved in archives
will be deleted.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you want to reset the neural network
to factory defaults?'' the device will delete all the changes made in the
neural network.
ARCHIVES
This section of the device enables you to access all the 3D graphs
meaning result screens, the screenshots and the tutorial videos. You
can transfer all the files you saved in archives to an external USB
drive as well.
Select All
Selects all the folders or files.
Deselect All
Deselects all folders or files.
Copy Selected
Copies the selected folders or files to USB drive (except for the tutorial
videos).
Delete Selected
Deletes the selected folders or files (except for the tutorial videos).
3D FILES
All the saved 3D graphs, in other words the result screens, are collected
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OPTIONS
HEDEF ID
You can navigate between the OPTIONS with the up and down buttons.
You can change the value using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. If
the up/down and +/- buttons are held down, the options and values
will change rapidly. Options are shown in white. When selected, they
will turn orange. The corresponding values of an option are shown in
white, the selected one will turn red and once adjusted, it will be shown
in yellow.
NOTE : Regardless of the screen you are in, when the OPTONS button
is pressed, the device will display the OPTIONS screen. You can go back
to the previous screen by pressing the BACK button.
FREQUENCY
It is used to change the operating frequency of the device. INVENIO
works at 14kHz only. Therefore, this option is not selectable in INVENIO
and it is active in INVENIO Pro only.
After selecting the FREQUENCY option, change the frequency using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. You will hear the sound of the relay
circuit in the shaft; this is normal.
INVENIO offers 3 operating frequencies — 5kHz, 14kHz and 20kHz— to
suit different target and soil types. Based on the frequency selected,
the detector's detection performance for different types of targets will
vary. The list below includes, but are not limited to, different types of
targets that correspond to each frequency :
5kHz : Large ferrous and non-ferrous objects - High conductives (silver,
copper etc.) - Medium or relatively small targets in non-mineralized
ground without iron trash - Ferrous masses and militaria.
14kHz : General use - Different size targets in medium-highly
mineralized ground.
20kHz : Small coins and large objects with different conductivities as
well as thin large coins - Gold coins, rings, small jewelry, sheet iron,
foil - Small targets in iron trash.
IMPORTANT! Please remember to re-ground balance upon changing
the frequency.
FREQUENCY SHIFT
It allows you to shift the frequency in small steps. It is used to eliminate
the electromagnetic interference that the device receives from another
detector which operates in the same frequency range nearby or from
the surroundings. If too much noise is received when the search coil is
lifted in the air, this may be caused by the local electromagnetic signals
or excessive sensitivity settings.
To eliminate the noise caused by electromagnetic interference, try
shifting the frequency first before lowering the sensitivity to obtain
maximum depth performance. Frequency shift consists of 5 steps (-2
/ -1 / 0 / +1 / +2). Default setting is 0 which is the central frequency.
IMPORTANT! Frequency shift may impair performance. Therefore, it is
suggested that you do not shift the frequency unless it is necessary. In
cases where the interference cannot be eliminated with the frequency
shift, in the INVENIO Pro, the operating frequency of the device (5kHz /
14kHz / 20kHz) may also be changed.
IPTU SENSOR
Allows you to turn on and off the IPTU sensor and switch between 2
detection screens - one with and one without the sensor. The device
will start in detection screen with the IPTU sensor at initial start up. If
you wish, you can turn the IPTU sensor off by using this option and
switch to the detection screen without the IPTU sensor.
WIRELESS HEADPHONE CHANNEL
It is used to change the channel of the optional wireless headphones.
It consists of 5 channels and an off position. When it is at off, there will
be no wireless connection available for the headphones.
You scan the channels manually or automatically. To scan manually,
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons when the option is selected. Each
time you press the + or the - button, you need to wait approximately 1
second. If you want to scan the channels automatically, press the OK
button when the option is selected. Channels will be scanned one by
one and an automatic connection will be attempted. If you wish, you
can cancel the auto scan by pressing the OK button. If no connection
is made after each channel is auto scanned, the scanning will be
terminated.
WIRELESS SHAFT CHANNEL
It is used to change the wireless connection channel of the shaft &
handle. It consists of 32 channels and an off position. When it is at
off, there will be no wireless connection available between the system
box and the shaft & handle. To scan the channels manually, you can
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Each time you press the + or
the - button, you need to wait approximately 1 second. If you want to
scan the channels automatically, press the OK button when the option
is selected. Channels will be scanned one by one and an automatic
connection will be attempted. If you wish, you can cancel the auto scan
by pressing the OK button. If no connection is made after each channel
is auto scanned, the scanning will be terminated.
VOLUME
This control allows you to increase or decrease the device's volume
based on your preference and environmental conditions. Volume level
can be adjusted from 0 to 10 using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
When the volume is turned off completely, the volume icon on the
INFO bar will turn red. When you turn the volume up, it will turn
green. In addition, while the device is in detection screen, volume can
be adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons directly, without
going into OPTIONS. When you turn off and on the device, it will start
with the last volume level you chose. Because the volume level affects
power consumption, we recommend you not to increase it more than
necessary.
VIBRATION
This option is used to adjust the vibration level.
This feature provides feedback to the user by producing a vibration
effect when a target is detected. It can be used independently or
together with the audio response. When audio response is disabled,
all feedbacks are provided to the user as vibration only during target
detection.
Vibration has 5 levels and it is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. When it is set to 0, vibration feature is completely disabled. If
the vibration is set to the 1st level, the device provides long vibration
signals and at 5 it provides short vibration signals. The magnitude of
the vibration effect can vary according to the depth of the target and
the swinging speed. Vibration works in motion modes only. It works
under this folder. Result screens are filed in chronological order. Graphs
saved on the same date are numbered and filed in the same folder.
Graphs saved on different dates are filed and listed according to the
date they were saved on. In the folder view, next to the folder, you can
see the date and number of records in the folder.
When 3D files are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+) button.
The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected folder
will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can use
the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access them
by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can select
the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing the
OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
A total of 6 folders and 6 3D graphs in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of result screens and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
SCREENSHOTS
All screenshots taken are stored in this section.
When screenshots are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+)
button. The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected
folder will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can
use the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access
them by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can
select the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing
the OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
While an image is displayed on screen, if you press the SETTINGS
button, DELETE message will appear at the top. If you press the OK
button, you will see the message ''Are you sure you want to delete
the selected items?''. Press OK to delete and go to the next record.
A total of 6 folders and 6 screenshots in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of screenshots and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
TUTURIAL VIDEOS
In this section, you can find tutorial videos grouped under different
titles. Select the folder you want and press the OK button. All videos
inside the folder will be listed. Using the directional buttons, select the
video you want to watch and press OK.
Once the video is opened, the buttons will function as below :
Plus (+) and minus (-) buttons : Controls the volume.
Up and down buttons : Allows you to navigate between the videos and
fast forward and rewind them while they are playing.
OK button : Starts and pauses the video.
BACK button : Use to exit the video.
DELETING THE ARCHIVES FILES AND SAVING
You can delete multiple or individual files in the archives or save them
to a USB drive (except for the tutorial videos).
To delete individual files :
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the trashcan
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to delete the selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK
to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to delete multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Delete Selected'' function at the top.
To delete multiple files :
To delete multiple files or folders in the archives, when the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Delete Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to delete the
selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
EXTERNAL USB MEMORY USAGE
You can copy the 3D graphs and screenshots to a USB drive and view
them from the USB drive as well. When you insert the USB drive to the
device, the USB icon in the archives screen will appear in white. Select
the USB icon using the plus (+) button. The icon will turn orange and the
folders inside will be listed.
When a USB drive is inserted in the device, the USB icon will show in
the archives screen and on the INFO bar. Once you exit the archives, the
USB icon will no longer show on the INFO bar even if the USB drive is
still attached. If you open the archives screen again, the USB icon will
come back after a short period of time.
IMPORTANT! Do not remove the USB drive while in the archives
screen! Be sure to exit the archives screen before you remove the
USB memory.
Saving to External USB Memory
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the USB
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to save the selected items to an external memory device??''
will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to save multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Save Selected'' function at the top.
To save multiple files or folders in the archives, while the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Copy Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to save the
selected items to an external memory device??'' will appear on screen.
Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : If you want to cancel any of the operations while the warning
messages are displayed on screen, press the BACK button.
NOTE : If there is no USB drive inserted during the save process, the
message ''No external memory device is available!'' will appear.
NOTE : You can view the result screens and the screenshots saved on
the USB drive on a computer in picture format.
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OPTIONS
HEDEF ID
in the static modes only in case of overload. When vibration is active,
the vibration icon on the INFO bar will turn green, when vibration is
disabled, it will turn red.
Vibration may not be felt in the All Metal mode with weak signals; it
will be felt as the signal gets stronger. In other words, vibration does
not start at the depth where the audio tones are heard but at a lesser
depth. Therefore, if you are detecting with vibration only and audio
tones are off, you can miss weaker and deeper signals.
Vibration speed is constant in the pinpoint mode and cannot be
adjusted. Vibration is off at 0 position. 1-5 values provide the same
level of vibration in the pinpoint mode. When vibration is used in the
pinpoint mode, vibration speed increases as the target is approached
and it reaches the maximum level over the center of the target. When
you turn off and on the device, it will start with the last vibration level
you chose.
KEYPRESS VOLUME
It is used to adjust the volume of the keypress sounds according to
your personal preference by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons .
It has 5 levels. As the level goes up, the volume goes up and vice versa.
At 0 level, the volume will be off and no sound will be heard when the
keys are pressed.
BRIGHTNESS
It enables you to adjust the screen backlight level according to your
personal preference. It ranges between 0-10 and it is adjusted by
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. At 0 level, the backlight is off. At
10, brightness will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the
backlight will affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it
to lower levels.
KEYPAD BACKLIGHT
It enables you to adjust the backlight of the system box and handle
keypads. It has 7 levels and it is adjusted by the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. At 0 level, the keypad backlight is off. At 7, keypad brightness
will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the keypad backlight will
affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it to lower levels.
LANGUAGE
It is used to change the operating language of the device. INVENIO can
be used in 17 different languages. The device will start up in the default
language set by the factory. You can change the language by selecting
this option and using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Once you select
the language, just press OK and the device will switch to that language
automatically. When you turn off and on the device, it will start with the
last language you chose.
TIME/DATE
It is used to adjust the time and date. By using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons, select the option (hour, minute, day etc.) you want to adjust.
The selection will be marked in red. Adjust it using the up and down
buttons. Once the adjustment is done, press the OK button to save.
Once the time and date are set, you can only change them manually
again. In other words, even if you set the device to factory defaults, the
time and date will stay the same.
NOTE : If the time and date change each time you turn off and on the
device, the clock battery may be dying. Please get in touch with your
dealer or technical service.
CM/INCH
It is used to change all the units of lengths (depth, height, width etc.)
from centimeters to inches. It is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The selected unit will be marked in red.
OTHERS
SOFTWARE UPDATE
This option shows the software version installed on your device
and it also enables you to update your device. All software
updates for the INVENIO will be published on the product page at
www.noktadetectors.com. You can follow all updates and instructions
from this page.
FACTORY SETTINGS
It is used to set all the options and settings of the device back to its
factory defaults.
When the factory defaults are restored, all settings except for the time,
date and language will be changed.
To restore the factory settings, press the OK button when the option
is selected. ''The system will be restored to factory defaults. Are you
sure you want to continue?'' message will appear on screen. If you
press OK, you will see the second message ''Do you also want to delete
all your saved files in the archives?''. Once you respond with yes or
no to this, the message ''Do you want to reset the neural network to
factory defaults?'' will come on screen. After you respond with yes or
no, you will see the message ''Please wait...'' and a progress bar. Once
the progress bar is full, the device will be restored to factory defaults
and will start in the Basic mode.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you also want to delete all your saved
files in the archives?'' all 3D graphs and screenshots saved in archives
will be deleted.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you want to reset the neural network
to factory defaults?'' the device will delete all the changes made in the
neural network.
ARCHIVES
This section of the device enables you to access all the 3D graphs
meaning result screens, the screenshots and the tutorial videos. You
can transfer all the files you saved in archives to an external USB
drive as well.
Select All
Selects all the folders or files.
Deselect All
Deselects all folders or files.
Copy Selected
Copies the selected folders or files to USB drive (except for the tutorial
videos).
Delete Selected
Deletes the selected folders or files (except for the tutorial videos).
3D FILES
All the saved 3D graphs, in other words the result screens, are collected
You can navigate between the OPTIONS with the up and down buttons.
You can change the value using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. If
the up/down and +/- buttons are held down, the options and values
will change rapidly. Options are shown in white. When selected, they
will turn orange. The corresponding values of an option are shown in
white, the selected one will turn red and once adjusted, it will be shown
in yellow.
NOTE : Regardless of the screen you are in, when the OPTONS button
is pressed, the device will display the OPTIONS screen. You can go back
to the previous screen by pressing the BACK button.
FREQUENCY
It is used to change the operating frequency of the device. INVENIO
works at 14kHz only. Therefore, this option is not selectable in INVENIO
and it is active in INVENIO Pro only.
After selecting the FREQUENCY option, change the frequency using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. You will hear the sound of the relay
circuit in the shaft; this is normal.
INVENIO offers 3 operating frequencies — 5kHz, 14kHz and 20kHz— to
suit different target and soil types. Based on the frequency selected,
the detector's detection performance for different types of targets will
vary. The list below includes, but are not limited to, different types of
targets that correspond to each frequency :
5kHz : Large ferrous and non-ferrous objects - High conductives (silver,
copper etc.) - Medium or relatively small targets in non-mineralized
ground without iron trash - Ferrous masses and militaria.
14kHz : General use - Different size targets in medium-highly
mineralized ground.
20kHz : Small coins and large objects with different conductivities as
well as thin large coins - Gold coins, rings, small jewelry, sheet iron,
foil - Small targets in iron trash.
IMPORTANT! Please remember to re-ground balance upon changing
the frequency.
FREQUENCY SHIFT
It allows you to shift the frequency in small steps. It is used to eliminate
the electromagnetic interference that the device receives from another
detector which operates in the same frequency range nearby or from
the surroundings. If too much noise is received when the search coil is
lifted in the air, this may be caused by the local electromagnetic signals
or excessive sensitivity settings.
To eliminate the noise caused by electromagnetic interference, try
shifting the frequency first before lowering the sensitivity to obtain
maximum depth performance. Frequency shift consists of 5 steps (-2
/ -1 / 0 / +1 / +2). Default setting is 0 which is the central frequency.
IMPORTANT! Frequency shift may impair performance. Therefore, it is
suggested that you do not shift the frequency unless it is necessary. In
cases where the interference cannot be eliminated with the frequency
shift, in the INVENIO Pro, the operating frequency of the device (5kHz /
14kHz / 20kHz) may also be changed.
IPTU SENSOR
Allows you to turn on and off the IPTU sensor and switch between 2
detection screens - one with and one without the sensor. The device
will start in detection screen with the IPTU sensor at initial start up. If
you wish, you can turn the IPTU sensor off by using this option and
switch to the detection screen without the IPTU sensor.
WIRELESS HEADPHONE CHANNEL
It is used to change the channel of the optional wireless headphones.
It consists of 5 channels and an off position. When it is at off, there will
be no wireless connection available for the headphones.
You scan the channels manually or automatically. To scan manually,
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons when the option is selected. Each
time you press the + or the - button, you need to wait approximately 1
second. If you want to scan the channels automatically, press the OK
button when the option is selected. Channels will be scanned one by
one and an automatic connection will be attempted. If you wish, you
can cancel the auto scan by pressing the OK button. If no connection
is made after each channel is auto scanned, the scanning will be
terminated.
WIRELESS SHAFT CHANNEL
It is used to change the wireless connection channel of the shaft &
handle. It consists of 32 channels and an off position. When it is at
off, there will be no wireless connection available between the system
box and the shaft & handle. To scan the channels manually, you can
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Each time you press the + or
the - button, you need to wait approximately 1 second. If you want to
scan the channels automatically, press the OK button when the option
is selected. Channels will be scanned one by one and an automatic
connection will be attempted. If you wish, you can cancel the auto scan
by pressing the OK button. If no connection is made after each channel
is auto scanned, the scanning will be terminated.
VOLUME
This control allows you to increase or decrease the device's volume
based on your preference and environmental conditions. Volume level
can be adjusted from 0 to 10 using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
When the volume is turned off completely, the volume icon on the
INFO bar will turn red. When you turn the volume up, it will turn
green. In addition, while the device is in detection screen, volume can
be adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons directly, without
going into OPTIONS. When you turn off and on the device, it will start
with the last volume level you chose. Because the volume level affects
power consumption, we recommend you not to increase it more than
necessary.
VIBRATION
This option is used to adjust the vibration level.
This feature provides feedback to the user by producing a vibration
effect when a target is detected. It can be used independently or
together with the audio response. When audio response is disabled,
all feedbacks are provided to the user as vibration only during target
detection.
Vibration has 5 levels and it is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. When it is set to 0, vibration feature is completely disabled. If
the vibration is set to the 1st level, the device provides long vibration
signals and at 5 it provides short vibration signals. The magnitude of
the vibration effect can vary according to the depth of the target and
the swinging speed. Vibration works in motion modes only. It works
under this folder. Result screens are filed in chronological order. Graphs
saved on the same date are numbered and filed in the same folder.
Graphs saved on different dates are filed and listed according to the
date they were saved on. In the folder view, next to the folder, you can
see the date and number of records in the folder.
When 3D files are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+) button.
The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected folder
will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can use
the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access them
by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can select
the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing the
OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
A total of 6 folders and 6 3D graphs in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of result screens and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
SCREENSHOTS
All screenshots taken are stored in this section.
When screenshots are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+)
button. The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected
folder will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can
use the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access
them by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can
select the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing
the OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
While an image is displayed on screen, if you press the SETTINGS
button, DELETE message will appear at the top. If you press the OK
button, you will see the message ''Are you sure you want to delete
the selected items?''. Press OK to delete and go to the next record.
A total of 6 folders and 6 screenshots in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of screenshots and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
TUTURIAL VIDEOS
In this section, you can find tutorial videos grouped under different
titles. Select the folder you want and press the OK button. All videos
inside the folder will be listed. Using the directional buttons, select the
video you want to watch and press OK.
Once the video is opened, the buttons will function as below :
Plus (+) and minus (-) buttons : Controls the volume.
Up and down buttons : Allows you to navigate between the videos and
fast forward and rewind them while they are playing.
OK button : Starts and pauses the video.
BACK button : Use to exit the video.
DELETING THE ARCHIVES FILES AND SAVING
You can delete multiple or individual files in the archives or save them
to a USB drive (except for the tutorial videos).
To delete individual files :
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the trashcan
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to delete the selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK
to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to delete multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Delete Selected'' function at the top.
To delete multiple files :
To delete multiple files or folders in the archives, when the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Delete Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to delete the
selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
EXTERNAL USB MEMORY USAGE
You can copy the 3D graphs and screenshots to a USB drive and view
them from the USB drive as well. When you insert the USB drive to the
device, the USB icon in the archives screen will appear in white. Select
the USB icon using the plus (+) button. The icon will turn orange and the
folders inside will be listed.
When a USB drive is inserted in the device, the USB icon will show in
the archives screen and on the INFO bar. Once you exit the archives, the
USB icon will no longer show on the INFO bar even if the USB drive is
still attached. If you open the archives screen again, the USB icon will
come back after a short period of time.
IMPORTANT! Do not remove the USB drive while in the archives
screen! Be sure to exit the archives screen before you remove the
USB memory.
Saving to External USB Memory
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the USB
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to save the selected items to an external memory device??''
will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to save multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Save Selected'' function at the top.
To save multiple files or folders in the archives, while the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Copy Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to save the
selected items to an external memory device??'' will appear on screen.
Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : If you want to cancel any of the operations while the warning
messages are displayed on screen, press the BACK button.
NOTE : If there is no USB drive inserted during the save process, the
message ''No external memory device is available!'' will appear.
NOTE : You can view the result screens and the screenshots saved on
the USB drive on a computer in picture format.
in the static modes only in case of overload. When vibration is active,
the vibration icon on the INFO bar will turn green, when vibration is
disabled, it will turn red.
Vibration may not be felt in the All Metal mode with weak signals; it
will be felt as the signal gets stronger. In other words, vibration does
not start at the depth where the audio tones are heard but at a lesser
depth. Therefore, if you are detecting with vibration only and audio
tones are off, you can miss weaker and deeper signals.
Vibration speed is constant in the pinpoint mode and cannot be
adjusted. Vibration is off at 0 position. 1-5 values provide the same
level of vibration in the pinpoint mode. When vibration is used in the
pinpoint mode, vibration speed increases as the target is approached
and it reaches the maximum level over the center of the target. When
you turn off and on the device, it will start with the last vibration level
you chose.
KEYPRESS VOLUME
It is used to adjust the volume of the keypress sounds according to
your personal preference by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons .
It has 5 levels. As the level goes up, the volume goes up and vice versa.
At 0 level, the volume will be off and no sound will be heard when the
keys are pressed.
BRIGHTNESS
It enables you to adjust the screen backlight level according to your
personal preference. It ranges between 0-10 and it is adjusted by
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. At 0 level, the backlight is off. At
10, brightness will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the
backlight will affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it
to lower levels.
KEYPAD BACKLIGHT
It enables you to adjust the backlight of the system box and handle
keypads. It has 7 levels and it is adjusted by the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. At 0 level, the keypad backlight is off. At 7, keypad brightness
will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the keypad backlight will
affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it to lower levels.
LANGUAGE
It is used to change the operating language of the device. INVENIO can
be used in 17 different languages. The device will start up in the default
language set by the factory. You can change the language by selecting
this option and using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Once you select
the language, just press OK and the device will switch to that language
automatically. When you turn off and on the device, it will start with the
last language you chose.
TIME/DATE
It is used to adjust the time and date. By using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons, select the option (hour, minute, day etc.) you want to adjust.
The selection will be marked in red. Adjust it using the up and down
buttons. Once the adjustment is done, press the OK button to save.
Once the time and date are set, you can only change them manually
again. In other words, even if you set the device to factory defaults, the
time and date will stay the same.
NOTE : If the time and date change each time you turn off and on the
device, the clock battery may be dying. Please get in touch with your
dealer or technical service.
CM/INCH
It is used to change all the units of lengths (depth, height, width etc.)
from centimeters to inches. It is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The selected unit will be marked in red.
OTHERS
SOFTWARE UPDATE
This option shows the software version installed on your device
and it also enables you to update your device. All software
updates for the INVENIO will be published on the product page at
www.noktadetectors.com. You can follow all updates and instructions
from this page.
FACTORY SETTINGS
It is used to set all the options and settings of the device back to its
factory defaults.
When the factory defaults are restored, all settings except for the time,
date and language will be changed.
To restore the factory settings, press the OK button when the option
is selected. ''The system will be restored to factory defaults. Are you
sure you want to continue?'' message will appear on screen. If you
press OK, you will see the second message ''Do you also want to delete
all your saved files in the archives?''. Once you respond with yes or
no to this, the message ''Do you want to reset the neural network to
factory defaults?'' will come on screen. After you respond with yes or
no, you will see the message ''Please wait...'' and a progress bar. Once
the progress bar is full, the device will be restored to factory defaults
and will start in the Basic mode.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you also want to delete all your saved
files in the archives?'' all 3D graphs and screenshots saved in archives
will be deleted.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you want to reset the neural network
to factory defaults?'' the device will delete all the changes made in the
neural network.
ARCHIVES
This section of the device enables you to access all the 3D graphs
meaning result screens, the screenshots and the tutorial videos. You
can transfer all the files you saved in archives to an external USB
drive as well.
Select All
Selects all the folders or files.
Deselect All
Deselects all folders or files.
Copy Selected
Copies the selected folders or files to USB drive (except for the tutorial
videos).
Delete Selected
Deletes the selected folders or files (except for the tutorial videos).
3D FILES
All the saved 3D graphs, in other words the result screens, are collected
You can navigate between the OPTIONS with the up and down buttons.
You can change the value using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. If
the up/down and +/- buttons are held down, the options and values
will change rapidly. Options are shown in white. When selected, they
will turn orange. The corresponding values of an option are shown in
white, the selected one will turn red and once adjusted, it will be shown
in yellow.
NOTE : Regardless of the screen you are in, when the OPTONS button
is pressed, the device will display the OPTIONS screen. You can go back
to the previous screen by pressing the BACK button.
FREQUENCY
It is used to change the operating frequency of the device. INVENIO
works at 14kHz only. Therefore, this option is not selectable in INVENIO
and it is active in INVENIO Pro only.
After selecting the FREQUENCY option, change the frequency using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. You will hear the sound of the relay
circuit in the shaft; this is normal.
INVENIO offers 3 operating frequencies — 5kHz, 14kHz and 20kHz— to
suit different target and soil types. Based on the frequency selected,
the detector's detection performance for different types of targets will
vary. The list below includes, but are not limited to, different types of
targets that correspond to each frequency :
5kHz : Large ferrous and non-ferrous objects - High conductives (silver,
copper etc.) - Medium or relatively small targets in non-mineralized
ground without iron trash - Ferrous masses and militaria.
14kHz : General use - Different size targets in medium-highly
mineralized ground.
20kHz : Small coins and large objects with different conductivities as
well as thin large coins - Gold coins, rings, small jewelry, sheet iron,
foil - Small targets in iron trash.
IMPORTANT! Please remember to re-ground balance upon changing
the frequency.
FREQUENCY SHIFT
It allows you to shift the frequency in small steps. It is used to eliminate
the electromagnetic interference that the device receives from another
detector which operates in the same frequency range nearby or from
the surroundings. If too much noise is received when the search coil is
lifted in the air, this may be caused by the local electromagnetic signals
or excessive sensitivity settings.
To eliminate the noise caused by electromagnetic interference, try
shifting the frequency first before lowering the sensitivity to obtain
maximum depth performance. Frequency shift consists of 5 steps (-2
/ -1 / 0 / +1 / +2). Default setting is 0 which is the central frequency.
IMPORTANT! Frequency shift may impair performance. Therefore, it is
suggested that you do not shift the frequency unless it is necessary. In
cases where the interference cannot be eliminated with the frequency
shift, in the INVENIO Pro, the operating frequency of the device (5kHz /
14kHz / 20kHz) may also be changed.
IPTU SENSOR
Allows you to turn on and off the IPTU sensor and switch between 2
detection screens - one with and one without the sensor. The device
will start in detection screen with the IPTU sensor at initial start up. If
you wish, you can turn the IPTU sensor off by using this option and
switch to the detection screen without the IPTU sensor.
WIRELESS HEADPHONE CHANNEL
It is used to change the channel of the optional wireless headphones.
It consists of 5 channels and an off position. When it is at off, there will
be no wireless connection available for the headphones.
You scan the channels manually or automatically. To scan manually,
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons when the option is selected. Each
time you press the + or the - button, you need to wait approximately 1
second. If you want to scan the channels automatically, press the OK
button when the option is selected. Channels will be scanned one by
one and an automatic connection will be attempted. If you wish, you
can cancel the auto scan by pressing the OK button. If no connection
is made after each channel is auto scanned, the scanning will be
terminated.
WIRELESS SHAFT CHANNEL
It is used to change the wireless connection channel of the shaft &
handle. It consists of 32 channels and an off position. When it is at
off, there will be no wireless connection available between the system
box and the shaft & handle. To scan the channels manually, you can
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Each time you press the + or
the - button, you need to wait approximately 1 second. If you want to
scan the channels automatically, press the OK button when the option
is selected. Channels will be scanned one by one and an automatic
connection will be attempted. If you wish, you can cancel the auto scan
by pressing the OK button. If no connection is made after each channel
is auto scanned, the scanning will be terminated.
VOLUME
This control allows you to increase or decrease the device's volume
based on your preference and environmental conditions. Volume level
can be adjusted from 0 to 10 using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
When the volume is turned off completely, the volume icon on the
INFO bar will turn red. When you turn the volume up, it will turn
green. In addition, while the device is in detection screen, volume can
be adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons directly, without
going into OPTIONS. When you turn off and on the device, it will start
with the last volume level you chose. Because the volume level affects
power consumption, we recommend you not to increase it more than
necessary.
VIBRATION
This option is used to adjust the vibration level.
This feature provides feedback to the user by producing a vibration
effect when a target is detected. It can be used independently or
together with the audio response. When audio response is disabled,
all feedbacks are provided to the user as vibration only during target
detection.
Vibration has 5 levels and it is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. When it is set to 0, vibration feature is completely disabled. If
the vibration is set to the 1st level, the device provides long vibration
signals and at 5 it provides short vibration signals. The magnitude of
the vibration effect can vary according to the depth of the target and
the swinging speed. Vibration works in motion modes only. It works
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OPTIONS
HEDEF ID
under this folder. Result screens are filed in chronological order. Graphs
saved on the same date are numbered and filed in the same folder.
Graphs saved on different dates are filed and listed according to the
date they were saved on. In the folder view, next to the folder, you can
see the date and number of records in the folder.
When 3D files are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+) button.
The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected folder
will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can use
the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access them
by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can select
the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing the
OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
A total of 6 folders and 6 3D graphs in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of result screens and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
SCREENSHOTS
All screenshots taken are stored in this section.
When screenshots are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+)
button. The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected
folder will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can
use the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access
them by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can
select the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing
the OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
While an image is displayed on screen, if you press the SETTINGS
button, DELETE message will appear at the top. If you press the OK
button, you will see the message ''Are you sure you want to delete
the selected items?''. Press OK to delete and go to the next record.
A total of 6 folders and 6 screenshots in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of screenshots and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
TUTURIAL VIDEOS
In this section, you can find tutorial videos grouped under different
titles. Select the folder you want and press the OK button. All videos
inside the folder will be listed. Using the directional buttons, select the
video you want to watch and press OK.
Once the video is opened, the buttons will function as below :
Plus (+) and minus (-) buttons : Controls the volume.
Up and down buttons : Allows you to navigate between the videos and
fast forward and rewind them while they are playing.
OK button : Starts and pauses the video.
BACK button : Use to exit the video.
DELETING THE ARCHIVES FILES AND SAVING
You can delete multiple or individual files in the archives or save them
to a USB drive (except for the tutorial videos).
To delete individual files :
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the trashcan
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to delete the selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK
to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to delete multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Delete Selected'' function at the top.
To delete multiple files :
To delete multiple files or folders in the archives, when the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Delete Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to delete the
selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
EXTERNAL USB MEMORY USAGE
You can copy the 3D graphs and screenshots to a USB drive and view
them from the USB drive as well. When you insert the USB drive to the
device, the USB icon in the archives screen will appear in white. Select
the USB icon using the plus (+) button. The icon will turn orange and the
folders inside will be listed.
When a USB drive is inserted in the device, the USB icon will show in
the archives screen and on the INFO bar. Once you exit the archives, the
USB icon will no longer show on the INFO bar even if the USB drive is
still attached. If you open the archives screen again, the USB icon will
come back after a short period of time.
IMPORTANT! Do not remove the USB drive while in the archives
screen! Be sure to exit the archives screen before you remove the
USB memory.
Saving to External USB Memory
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the USB
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to save the selected items to an external memory device??''
will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to save multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Save Selected'' function at the top.
To save multiple files or folders in the archives, while the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Copy Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to save the
selected items to an external memory device??'' will appear on screen.
Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : If you want to cancel any of the operations while the warning
messages are displayed on screen, press the BACK button.
NOTE : If there is no USB drive inserted during the save process, the
message ''No external memory device is available!'' will appear.
NOTE : You can view the result screens and the screenshots saved on
the USB drive on a computer in picture format.
in the static modes only in case of overload. When vibration is active,
the vibration icon on the INFO bar will turn green, when vibration is
disabled, it will turn red.
Vibration may not be felt in the All Metal mode with weak signals; it
will be felt as the signal gets stronger. In other words, vibration does
not start at the depth where the audio tones are heard but at a lesser
depth. Therefore, if you are detecting with vibration only and audio
tones are off, you can miss weaker and deeper signals.
Vibration speed is constant in the pinpoint mode and cannot be
adjusted. Vibration is off at 0 position. 1-5 values provide the same
level of vibration in the pinpoint mode. When vibration is used in the
pinpoint mode, vibration speed increases as the target is approached
and it reaches the maximum level over the center of the target. When
you turn off and on the device, it will start with the last vibration level
you chose.
KEYPRESS VOLUME
It is used to adjust the volume of the keypress sounds according to
your personal preference by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons .
It has 5 levels. As the level goes up, the volume goes up and vice versa.
At 0 level, the volume will be off and no sound will be heard when the
keys are pressed.
BRIGHTNESS
It enables you to adjust the screen backlight level according to your
personal preference. It ranges between 0-10 and it is adjusted by
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. At 0 level, the backlight is off. At
10, brightness will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the
backlight will affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it
to lower levels.
KEYPAD BACKLIGHT
It enables you to adjust the backlight of the system box and handle
keypads. It has 7 levels and it is adjusted by the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. At 0 level, the keypad backlight is off. At 7, keypad brightness
will be maximum. The maximum levels of the of the keypad backlight will
affect power consumption, so we recommend to set it to lower levels.
LANGUAGE
It is used to change the operating language of the device. INVENIO can
be used in 17 different languages. The device will start up in the default
language set by the factory. You can change the language by selecting
this option and using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Once you select
the language, just press OK and the device will switch to that language
automatically. When you turn off and on the device, it will start with the
last language you chose.
TIME/DATE
It is used to adjust the time and date. By using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons, select the option (hour, minute, day etc.) you want to adjust.
The selection will be marked in red. Adjust it using the up and down
buttons. Once the adjustment is done, press the OK button to save.
Once the time and date are set, you can only change them manually
again. In other words, even if you set the device to factory defaults, the
time and date will stay the same.
NOTE : If the time and date change each time you turn off and on the
device, the clock battery may be dying. Please get in touch with your
dealer or technical service.
CM/INCH
It is used to change all the units of lengths (depth, height, width etc.)
from centimeters to inches. It is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The selected unit will be marked in red.
OTHERS
SOFTWARE UPDATE
This option shows the software version installed on your device
and it also enables you to update your device. All software
updates for the INVENIO will be published on the product page at
www.noktadetectors.com. You can follow all updates and instructions
from this page.
FACTORY SETTINGS
It is used to set all the options and settings of the device back to its
factory defaults.
When the factory defaults are restored, all settings except for the time,
date and language will be changed.
To restore the factory settings, press the OK button when the option
is selected. ''The system will be restored to factory defaults. Are you
sure you want to continue?'' message will appear on screen. If you
press OK, you will see the second message ''Do you also want to delete
all your saved files in the archives?''. Once you respond with yes or
no to this, the message ''Do you want to reset the neural network to
factory defaults?'' will come on screen. After you respond with yes or
no, you will see the message ''Please wait...'' and a progress bar. Once
the progress bar is full, the device will be restored to factory defaults
and will start in the Basic mode.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you also want to delete all your saved
files in the archives?'' all 3D graphs and screenshots saved in archives
will be deleted.
NOTE : If you answer yes to ''Do you want to reset the neural network
to factory defaults?'' the device will delete all the changes made in the
neural network.
ARCHIVES
This section of the device enables you to access all the 3D graphs
meaning result screens, the screenshots and the tutorial videos. You
can transfer all the files you saved in archives to an external USB
drive as well.
Select All
Selects all the folders or files.
Deselect All
Deselects all folders or files.
Copy Selected
Copies the selected folders or files to USB drive (except for the tutorial
videos).
Delete Selected
Deletes the selected folders or files (except for the tutorial videos).
3D FILES
All the saved 3D graphs, in other words the result screens, are collected
You can navigate between the OPTIONS with the up and down buttons.
You can change the value using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. If
the up/down and +/- buttons are held down, the options and values
will change rapidly. Options are shown in white. When selected, they
will turn orange. The corresponding values of an option are shown in
white, the selected one will turn red and once adjusted, it will be shown
in yellow.
NOTE : Regardless of the screen you are in, when the OPTONS button
is pressed, the device will display the OPTIONS screen. You can go back
to the previous screen by pressing the BACK button.
FREQUENCY
It is used to change the operating frequency of the device. INVENIO
works at 14kHz only. Therefore, this option is not selectable in INVENIO
and it is active in INVENIO Pro only.
After selecting the FREQUENCY option, change the frequency using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. You will hear the sound of the relay
circuit in the shaft; this is normal.
INVENIO offers 3 operating frequencies — 5kHz, 14kHz and 20kHz— to
suit different target and soil types. Based on the frequency selected,
the detector's detection performance for different types of targets will
vary. The list below includes, but are not limited to, different types of
targets that correspond to each frequency :
5kHz : Large ferrous and non-ferrous objects - High conductives (silver,
copper etc.) - Medium or relatively small targets in non-mineralized
ground without iron trash - Ferrous masses and militaria.
14kHz : General use - Different size targets in medium-highly
mineralized ground.
20kHz : Small coins and large objects with different conductivities as
well as thin large coins - Gold coins, rings, small jewelry, sheet iron,
foil - Small targets in iron trash.
IMPORTANT! Please remember to re-ground balance upon changing
the frequency.
FREQUENCY SHIFT
It allows you to shift the frequency in small steps. It is used to eliminate
the electromagnetic interference that the device receives from another
detector which operates in the same frequency range nearby or from
the surroundings. If too much noise is received when the search coil is
lifted in the air, this may be caused by the local electromagnetic signals
or excessive sensitivity settings.
To eliminate the noise caused by electromagnetic interference, try
shifting the frequency first before lowering the sensitivity to obtain
maximum depth performance. Frequency shift consists of 5 steps (-2
/ -1 / 0 / +1 / +2). Default setting is 0 which is the central frequency.
IMPORTANT! Frequency shift may impair performance. Therefore, it is
suggested that you do not shift the frequency unless it is necessary. In
cases where the interference cannot be eliminated with the frequency
shift, in the INVENIO Pro, the operating frequency of the device (5kHz /
14kHz / 20kHz) may also be changed.
IPTU SENSOR
Allows you to turn on and off the IPTU sensor and switch between 2
detection screens - one with and one without the sensor. The device
will start in detection screen with the IPTU sensor at initial start up. If
you wish, you can turn the IPTU sensor off by using this option and
switch to the detection screen without the IPTU sensor.
WIRELESS HEADPHONE CHANNEL
It is used to change the channel of the optional wireless headphones.
It consists of 5 channels and an off position. When it is at off, there will
be no wireless connection available for the headphones.
You scan the channels manually or automatically. To scan manually,
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons when the option is selected. Each
time you press the + or the - button, you need to wait approximately 1
second. If you want to scan the channels automatically, press the OK
button when the option is selected. Channels will be scanned one by
one and an automatic connection will be attempted. If you wish, you
can cancel the auto scan by pressing the OK button. If no connection
is made after each channel is auto scanned, the scanning will be
terminated.
WIRELESS SHAFT CHANNEL
It is used to change the wireless connection channel of the shaft &
handle. It consists of 32 channels and an off position. When it is at
off, there will be no wireless connection available between the system
box and the shaft & handle. To scan the channels manually, you can
use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Each time you press the + or
the - button, you need to wait approximately 1 second. If you want to
scan the channels automatically, press the OK button when the option
is selected. Channels will be scanned one by one and an automatic
connection will be attempted. If you wish, you can cancel the auto scan
by pressing the OK button. If no connection is made after each channel
is auto scanned, the scanning will be terminated.
VOLUME
This control allows you to increase or decrease the device's volume
based on your preference and environmental conditions. Volume level
can be adjusted from 0 to 10 using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
When the volume is turned off completely, the volume icon on the
INFO bar will turn red. When you turn the volume up, it will turn
green. In addition, while the device is in detection screen, volume can
be adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons directly, without
going into OPTIONS. When you turn off and on the device, it will start
with the last volume level you chose. Because the volume level affects
power consumption, we recommend you not to increase it more than
necessary.
VIBRATION
This option is used to adjust the vibration level.
This feature provides feedback to the user by producing a vibration
effect when a target is detected. It can be used independently or
together with the audio response. When audio response is disabled,
all feedbacks are provided to the user as vibration only during target
detection.
Vibration has 5 levels and it is adjusted with the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. When it is set to 0, vibration feature is completely disabled. If
the vibration is set to the 1st level, the device provides long vibration
signals and at 5 it provides short vibration signals. The magnitude of
the vibration effect can vary according to the depth of the target and
the swinging speed. Vibration works in motion modes only. It works
under this folder. Result screens are filed in chronological order. Graphs
saved on the same date are numbered and filed in the same folder.
Graphs saved on different dates are filed and listed according to the
date they were saved on. In the folder view, next to the folder, you can
see the date and number of records in the folder.
When 3D files are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+) button.
The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected folder
will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can use
the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access them
by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can select
the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing the
OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
A total of 6 folders and 6 3D graphs in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of result screens and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
SCREENSHOTS
All screenshots taken are stored in this section.
When screenshots are selected, to select a folder, press the plus (+)
button. The selection box will move to the adjacent section. The selected
folder will be displayed in orange. If multiple folders are saved, you can
use the up and down buttons to navigate through them and access
them by pressing the OK button. Once you are in the folder, you can
select the record using the directional buttons and open it by pressing
the OK button. When you want to exit, just press the BACK button.
While an image is displayed on screen, if you press the SETTINGS
button, DELETE message will appear at the top. If you press the OK
button, you will see the message ''Are you sure you want to delete
the selected items?''. Press OK to delete and go to the next record.
A total of 6 folders and 6 screenshots in each folder will be displayed
on one page. As the number of screenshots and folders increase, the
device will automatically add more pages. The page numbers will be
displayed at the bottom of the screen. By pressing the down button,
you can go to page selection and select the page you want by using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Folders are displayed in chronological
order from latest to oldest.
TUTURIAL VIDEOS
In this section, you can find tutorial videos grouped under different
titles. Select the folder you want and press the OK button. All videos
inside the folder will be listed. Using the directional buttons, select the
video you want to watch and press OK.
Once the video is opened, the buttons will function as below :
Plus (+) and minus (-) buttons : Controls the volume.
Up and down buttons : Allows you to navigate between the videos and
fast forward and rewind them while they are playing.
OK button : Starts and pauses the video.
BACK button : Use to exit the video.
DELETING THE ARCHIVES FILES AND SAVING
You can delete multiple or individual files in the archives or save them
to a USB drive (except for the tutorial videos).
To delete individual files :
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the trashcan
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to delete the selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK
to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to delete multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Delete Selected'' function at the top.
To delete multiple files :
To delete multiple files or folders in the archives, when the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Delete Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to delete the
selected items?'' will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
EXTERNAL USB MEMORY USAGE
You can copy the 3D graphs and screenshots to a USB drive and view
them from the USB drive as well. When you insert the USB drive to the
device, the USB icon in the archives screen will appear in white. Select
the USB icon using the plus (+) button. The icon will turn orange and the
folders inside will be listed.
OPTIONS
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When a USB drive is inserted in the device, the USB icon will show in
the archives screen and on the INFO bar. Once you exit the archives, the
USB icon will no longer show on the INFO bar even if the USB drive is
still attached. If you open the archives screen again, the USB icon will
come back after a short period of time.
IMPORTANT! Do not remove the USB drive while in the archives
screen! Be sure to exit the archives screen before you remove the
USB memory.
Saving to External USB Memory
Using the plus button (+), select the small box next to the file or folder.
The box will turn orange. When you press the OK button, a check mark
will appear in the box and the line will appear blurred. Click the USB
icon next to the box and press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure
you want to save the selected items to an external memory device??''
will appear on screen. Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : When you want to save multiple files, you can check the boxes
next to the files and use ''Save Selected'' function at the top.
To save multiple files or folders in the archives, while the file or the
folder is selected, go to ''Select All'' using the up button (it will turn
orange). Then press OK. All small boxes will be checked and all the
lines will appear blurred. Then select ''Copy Selected'' at the top and
press OK. The warning message ''Are you sure you want to save the
selected items to an external memory device??'' will appear on screen.
Press OK to confirm.
NOTE : If you want to cancel any of the operations while the warning
messages are displayed on screen, press the BACK button.
NOTE : If there is no USB drive inserted during the save process, the
message ''No external memory device is available!'' will appear.
NOTE : You can view the result screens and the screenshots saved on
the USB drive on a computer in picture format.
Save function works in all modes except for the Basic and Ground
Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Mode Defaults
This is used to set the mode settings back to factory defaults. It
restores the factory defaults for the mode currently in use and does
not change the settings of other modes or the options of the device.
When you select Mode Defaults, the warning message ''Current mode
will be restored to factory defaults. Are you sure you want to continue?''
will appear. When OK is pressed the message ''Please wait…'' and the
progress bar will appear. When the bar is full, the device will revert back
to the detection screen automatically.
Mode Defaults function works in all modes except for the Basic and
Ground Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Calibrate the sensor
The IPTU sensor must calculate its height and angle to be able to
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SETTINGS
Allows you to access the settings while in detection, scanning and
result screens.
You can navigate between the options with the up and down buttons.
Settings appear in white when unselected. They turn orange when
selected.
Mode
When you press the SETTINGS button, mode is the first option selected.
Allows you to select the search mode which you have determined based
on targets and your search field. Select the mode using the directional
buttons. The selected mode will be framed in orange and it will be active
instantly! To exit the screen, press OK, BACK or SETTINGS.
Sensitivity
It is the depth setting of the device. It is also used to eliminate the
ambient electromagnetic signals from the surrounding environment
and noise signals transmitted from ground.
NOTE : To obtain maximum depth performance, to eliminate the noise
caused by electromagnetic interference, try shifting the frequency first.
In the INVENIO Pro, when the frequency shifting is not sufficient for
eliminating noise, you can also change the operating frequency (5kHz
/ 14kHz / 20kHz) of the device.
Sensitivity setting range is 1-99 and pre-defined for each mode. All
modes start at default settings. They can be manually modified when
necessary. Sensitivity adjustment applies to the selected mode; the
modified setting does not affect the sensitivity setting of the other
modes.
When sensitivity is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. You can adjust the sensitivity between 1-99 using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by orange
color on the bar and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
NOTE : If the ground is highly mineralized causing the device to
overload, decrease the sensitivity level until the ''Overload'' message
disappears from the screen.
NOTE : There is no sensitivity setting in the Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode.
Sensitivity in Non-Motion Modes
Sensitivity in Basic Mode :
The factory default for the sensitivity setting is optimized in this
mode. If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
During searching, if sudden changes in weather conditions, different
ground structures or environmental noise is causing negative or
positive drifts, re-ground balance before you change the sensitivity
level. If the drifts continue, pull the trigger towards you once and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts still continue
frequently, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
Sensitivity in Expert Mode :
In cases where you want to change the sensitivity setting (sudden
changes in weather conditions, different ground structures or
environmental noise) first re-ground balance. If there are many
negative or positive drifts after re-ground balancing, pull the trigger
towards you once and release it to manually retune the device. If
the drifts are still present, select ''Stabilizer'' from the settings and
increase the ''AutoReset'' level.
Despite all of the above-mentioned, if the drifts still exist, set the
AutoReset to 1, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
For detailed information on other settings, please read the relevant
sections of the manual.
If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
Sensitivity in Motion Modes
Sensitivity in All Metal Mode :
In the All Metal mode, sensitivity setting causes an increase or decrease
in the popping sounds and false signals. Sensitivity setting is a personal
preference. However, It is important to set the sensitivity setting to the
highest level possible where no major popping sounds are heard to
avoid missing smaller and deeper targets. For example; if the noise level
is suitable for searching and is the same at sensitivity levels 40 and
70, then 70 should be preferred. Using the factory default levels will be
a good starting point until you get familiar and experienced with the
device.
Sensitivity in fast and Deep Modes :
Since the threshold setting is not available in the discrimination modes,
you can increase the depth of the device or ensure noise-free operation
on different grounds only by using the sensitivity setting.
In order to adjust the sensitivity in Fast and Deep modes, first ground
balance while the sensitivity is at its default setting. After ground
balance is completed, hold the search coil stationary or swing over the
ground at search height. Reduce the sensitivity if the device receives
noise. If not (ensure that the Discrimination is also at its default settings
when checking this), increase the sensitivity gradually until there is no
popping sound. If the device starts to receive noise during searching,
reduce the sensitivity gradually.
NOTE : Because the Deep mode offers maximum depth, it is a bit noisier
than the other modes. However, due to the design characteristics of this
mode, the noise will be more in the air versus in the ground. Take this
fact into consideration when adjusting the sensitivity level.
Subthreshold
This setting is intended for use by more experienced users; hence it is
present in the Expert mode only.
This setting enables you to see the signals on screen which fall below
the threshold (falses, ground changes and metal) ; hence normally not
audible.
The device sets the threshold and subthreshold levels automatically
according to the sensitivity level. As the sensitivity increases, threshold
level decreases. In other words, the subthreshold area gets narrower.
Similarly, as the sensitivity decreases, the threshold level increases
and the subthreshold area gets wider. In summary, the Subthreshold
setting enables you to see the signals which fall in this area and which
are normally not audible or visible.
Subthreshold setting consists of 10 levels adjustable with the plus (+)
and minus (-) buttons. 0 is the factory default. As the subthreshold
level is increased, the inaudible signals will be shown in gray color.
The device will not discriminate signals that fall under the threshold level.
TIP : If the signal detected with the subthreshold setting is large and
you can increase the sensitivity level, you can take the signal over
the threshold level and make it audible by increasing the sensitivity
for an instant. This way you can check the signal and see what kind
of a target it is.
Audio Boost
Boosts the sound of weak signals received from small or deep targets
making it easier for you to detect those uncertain targets. It is active
in the All Metal and Expert modes. It is recommended that audio boost
should be used on a temporary or as-needed basis because it will not
only boost the target signal audio but it will also boost the volume of
ground noise and false signals along with the threshold hum.
Audio Boost consists of 5 levels. As factory defaults, the Audio Boost
level is set to 3 in the All Metal mode and 5 in the Expert mode. To
increase the Audio Boost level, use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
Discrimination
Discrimination is the ability of the device to ignore all metals below a
certain Target ID. In the discrimination process, the filtered ID range
is shown on the color ID scale at the top of the screen with black
color. For example, if you set the Discrimination to 30, 0-30 on the ID
scale will be shown in black and the device will not produce an audio
response for any metals with IDs between 0-30.
Discrimination cannot be used in Basic and Ground Anomaly & Cavity
modes. The factory default for discrimination is 0 for Expert and All
Metal and 10 for others.
When discrimination is selected, the colored adjustment bar with a
cursor showing the discrimination level, is displayed on screen. You
can adjust the discrimination level using the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by black color on the bar
and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
In order to change the discrimination value, press the SETTING button
and choose Discrimination. Decrease or increase the value using the
plus (+) or minus (-) buttons. Please remember that certain targets,
other than the ones you want to ignore, may also be missed or their
signals may become weaker when using the discrimination setting.
In the case of receiving multiple IDs for the same target - let's say 35
and 55 - due to the orientation of the target or the composition of the
metal itself, if you set the discrimination to 40, because 35 will fall in the
filtered range, the signal strength as well as the depth may diminish.
NOTE : Discrimination setting works inversely proportional to depth up
to level 49 in Fast and Deep modes. In other words, as the discrimination
is increased, stability will increase but depth will be reduced and vice
versa. Above 49 though, both depth and noise will increase.
Stabilizer
This setting is present in the Expert mode and All Metal mode but it
has different functions in these modes :
Stabilizer setting in Expert mode :
This feature has 2 sub-settings: AutoReset and Stabilizer. These 2
settings are shown on the right and left in the same window. Stabilizer
consists of 5 levels shown in beige, AutoReset consists of 3 colors
shown in gray. The adjusted level of both settings are shown in orange.
If no orange bar is present, it means that both settings are off.
AutoReset and Stabilizer cannot be used simultaneously. In other words,
when one is active, the other one will be off and cannot be used.
AutoReset is active in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor only.
Stabilizer, on the other hand, can be used in both detection screens.
These settings are used to eliminate the drifts caused by ground and
temperature changes. Drifts may happen in the positive or negative
direction. During negative drifts, the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom of
the screen will up to the left, in the drift direction. Because positive
drifts have the same effect as metal, these will make the bar fill up to
the right, in the metal direction.
To eliminate these drifts, first pull the trigger once towards you and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts are substantial
and retuning does not improve the situation, please follow the steps
below :
If you are detecting with the IPTU sensor, increase the AutoReset
setting gradually until the drifts are eliminated. At level 3, the device
may miss weak signals. Therefore, if you suspect the presence of
metal in a spot, decrease the AutoReset level to scan over the spot
again.
If the drifts continue, you can increase the Stabilizer setting to 5 to
eliminate the drifts. As the Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect
weaker signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you
hold the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
If you are detecting without the IPTU sensor, you can eliminate the
drifts by increasing the Stabilizer setting only as the AutoReset is
not available in this screen. Therefore, you can set the Stabilizer to
maximum levels to get rid of the drifts but keep in mind that as the
Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect weaker signals but
will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold the coil
stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
IMPORTANT! You can increase the Stabilizer setting only in the
detection screen. Once you go to scan screen, the device will set the
Stabilizer setting to 1. AutoReset, on the other hand, will stay at the
last adjusted level.
IMPORTANT! When switching from detection screen with the IPTU
sensor to detection screen without the IPTU sensor, do not forget to
readjust the Stabilizer setting!
NOTE : If environmental and ground changes do not cause any drifts,
we recommend that you turn the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings
off in detection screens with and without the sensor respectively.
Stabilizer in All Metal Mode :
For the All Metal mode to perform accurately, a stable threshold sound
is necessary. You cannot search in the All Metal mode without ground
balancing. Changes that occur in the soil structure and mineralization
levels after ground balancing, may cause a rise or fall in the background
hum and disrupt the threshold's stability which will result in false
signals and thus missing signals of small metals. Stabilizer adjusts the
speed that the device recovers its threshold hum and eliminates the
negative effects of mineralized soils. Increasing the Stabilizer level in
high mineralization will enable a more stable operation by avoiding false
signals. This, however, may cause some loss in depth and it is normal.
NOTE : In high mineralization, if you receive too many false signals
without disruption in the threshold hum, lower the sensitivity first
before increasing the Stabilizer. If the false signals continue, set the
sensitivity back to its original value and increase the Stabilizer.
If the mineralization is low, you can decrease the Stabilizer level and
sweep the coil more slowly for a deeper detection.
Stabilizer consists of 10 levels. The device will start at level 6. It is
recommended that Stabilizer should be increased in high-mineralization
and decreased in low mineralization.
Audio Tone
Allows you to change the target audio response tones and the
threshold sound according to your preference. For each metal group
(Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) the frequency can be
adjusted between 150 Hz (15) and 700 Hz (70).
In the Audio Tone feature, metal groups mentioned above will be
indicated by different colors: Ferrous metals by red, gold/non-ferrous
metals by yellow and non-ferrous metals by green. The cursor on
each metal group will display the frequency of the audio tone.
To adjust the Audio Tone, select the metal group of which you want
to change the tone of, by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The
cursor will turn orange. Then, press the OK button and using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons again, adjust the frequency.
Audio Tone feature is not present in the Basic and Ground Anomaly &
Cavity modes.
If the tone break points of metal groups are changed with the Tone
Break setting, the tone frequencies selected by the Audio Tone setting
will apply to the new ID ranges. Details about the Tone Break setting
are given on the next page.
Threshold
In the All Metal Mode, search is performed with a continuous humming
sound in the background, also referred to as the threshold sound. The
loudness of this hum directly impacts the detection depth of smaller
and deeper targets and it is adjusted by the Threshold setting. If the
threshold is set too high, a weak target signal may not be heard. On the
contrary, if the threshold is too low, you give up the depth advantage
this setting offers. In other words, weak signals of smaller or deeper
targets may be missed. It is recommended for average users to leave
this setting at its default value and for experienced users to adjust to
the highest level where they can still hear the weak target signals.
When threshold is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. Threshold ranges between 1-99. The factory default is set
to 26. You can adjust the threshold level using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The adjusted level will also be shown numerically inside
the cursor.
Threshold level is directly related to the Sensitivity and Stabilizer
settings. Please be sure to read the related sections of the manual
carefully.
Threshold setting works in the All Metal mode only.
Tracking
When tracking is on, the device continuously tracks the changing
ground structures and automatically reconfigures the ground balance
setting. The invisible changes in ground affect the detection depth
as well as the discrimination ability of the device so it is possible to
operate the device at higher performance using this feature under
suitable ground conditions.
When tracking is activated, the word ''Tracking'' will be displayed at
the top of the ground balance window and the ground balance value
changes will also be show in the same window.
NOTE : Tracking does not work in non-motion modes. When tracking is
active, if you switch to a non-motion mode, tracking will be deactivated
and it will automatically be active again if you switch back to a motion
mode.
For more information on tracking, please refer to the relevant sections
of the manual.
iMask
It is used to eliminate false signals caused by ground noise or hot
rocks when searching in Fast or Deep modes. It consists of 3 levels.
Its factory default value is set to 1. You can change the value using the
plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted value is shown in orange.
If there are no orange bars, it means that iMask is off.
If the device receives a lot of false signals due to highly mineralized soil
or hot rocks in Fast or Deep modes, first re-ground balance. If the false
signals continue, lower the Sensitivity and check again. In case the false
signals still exist, try increasing the Discrimination value. Regardless of
all these, if the false signals still exist, first change the Sensitivity and
Discrimination values back to their previous levels. Then, increase the
iMask level until the false signals are eliminated.
At the maximum level of iMask false signals will disappear or will be
minimized. However, in some cases, increasing the iMask will result in
loss of depth for certain metals such as copper.
NOTE : When detecting in 20kHz with the INVENIO Pro on wet or highly
mineralized ground, in order not to miss smaller high conductive metals
(silver, copper etc.) it is recommended not to increase the iMask level too
high.
NOTE : If the ground is not highly mineralized or does not contain many
hot rocks, setting the iMask to ''0'' is recommended.
Notch Filter
Notch Filter is the ability of the device to discriminate single or multiple
Target IDs by not emitting an audio response for them.
Although Notch Filter may seem similar to Discrimination at first
glance, these two settings have different functions. While the
Discrimination filters out all IDs between 0 and the set value, the
Notch Filter discriminates IDs out individually.
With the Notch Filter, you can reject a single ID or multiple IDs at the
same time. This process does not affect any IDs below or above the
selected IDs. For example, you can filter out IDs between 31-35 as well
as 50 simultaneously.
Notch Filter setting is available in Fast and Deep modes only.
How To Use The Notch Filter Setting
Notch Filter cannot be used within the Discrimination range. In other
words, if the Discrimination is set to 15, Notch Filter can only be applied
to IDs 16 or higher. If you want to notch out IDs 15 or below, first you
need to change the Discrimination value.
To use the Notch Filter, press the SETTINGS button and using the up
and down buttons, select it from the options. On the colored ID bar on
screen, the first ID that you can filter out will be displayed inside the
cursor. For example, if the Discrimination is set to 15, when you select
Notch Filter, number 16 will be displayed inside the cursor.
Let's say you want to reject IDs between 20-25 and 40. Using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons, select number 20 and press OK. The cursor will
turn orange and number 20 will be marked with a black line on the ID
bar. Then, using the plus (+) button, go to number 25 and press OK. Now,
the 20-25 interval will be marked in black on the ID bar. At the same
time, the first number of the notched out range (20) will be displayed
under the bar and the last number of the range (25) will be displayed
above the ID bar. Now, using the plus (+) button again, go to number 40
and press OK. Similarly, number 40 will be marked with a black line.
To accept back the filtered IDs, select Notch Filter from SETTINGS. The
cursor will be appear where you last left it and it will be white. Using
the plus (+) or the minus (-) button, move the cursor onto the ID you
want to accept and press OK. Along with the cursor, the black line will
turn orange and the notched out number on screen will disappear.
Iron Audio
It adjusts or turns off the volume of the low iron tone. It consists of 5
levels adjustable with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Factory default
is the maximum level. The adjusted level is indicated with orange color.
5 is the maximum level. As you lower it, the audio response volume
the device produces for ferrous metals will decrease. When it is off,
the iron audio will be silenced. In other words, the device will detect
ferrous targets, the Target ID will be displayed on the screen but the
device will not produce any audio response.
Iron Audio is active in Fast and Deep modes only.
Tone Break
In Fast and Deep modes, this setting is used to adjust the break points
of the target response tones on the Target ID range. Tone Break points
are different in these 2 modes. By using the Tone Break feature, for
each metal group (Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) you can
change the point where the low tone changes into the higher tone.
When the Tone Break setting is selected, the tone break points of the
metal groups will be shown inside the cursor on the colored ID bar. There
are 2 tone break points in the Fast mode and 1 in the Deep mode.
To change the tone break points, go to the break point you want to
change by using the right and left buttons and press OK. Then, adjust
it using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. While adjusting, the number
in the cursor will change and the cursor will move on the ID bar.
To give an example for the above explanation; let's say you are in
the Fast mode and you want to change the Tone Break points. First,
select Tone Break from SETTINGS. The ID bar and the tone break
points of the metal groups will be displayed on the screen. Using the
directional buttons, let's say you increased the ferrous metal tone
break point from 40 to 45. Then, you decreased the tone break point
of the gold/non-ferrous metal group from 66 to 55. In this case, the
device will produce a low iron tone for all metals with IDs less than 45,
a medium tone for metals with IDs 45-55 and a high tone for metals
with IDs equal to and greater than 55 (If you have also adjusted the
Audio Tones, the selected frequency will apply to the new ID ranges).
Save
INVENIO allows you to save your settings during searching. Once you
saved your settings, the device will start with the saved settings upon
next start up.
Save function saves the changes made in other modes as well,
regardless of the mode you are in when you perform the save
function. The device starts in the last mode where the save function
was performed.
Save function saves all settings except for the ground balance, tracking
and frequency shift.
provide accurate data. For this reason, you must calibrate the sensor
upon start up.
First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position. To
calibrate the sensor, place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust
the search coil angle so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it
against a fixed object such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place
to lean it against, hold it stable with your hand. Press the SETTINGS
button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''. The message ''Please place
the coil on a flat surface as shown in the figure and press ok will be
displayed on screen. Press the OK button. You will see the message ''
Calibrating the sensor, please wait.'' Once the progress bar is full, the
calibration will be completed and the device will automatically revert
to the selected mode's detection screen.
Save function works in all modes except for the Basic and Ground
Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Mode Defaults
This is used to set the mode settings back to factory defaults. It
restores the factory defaults for the mode currently in use and does
not change the settings of other modes or the options of the device.
When you select Mode Defaults, the warning message ''Current mode
will be restored to factory defaults. Are you sure you want to continue?''
will appear. When OK is pressed the message ''Please wait…'' and the
progress bar will appear. When the bar is full, the device will revert back
to the detection screen automatically.
Mode Defaults function works in all modes except for the Basic and
Ground Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Calibrate the sensor
The IPTU sensor must calculate its height and angle to be able to
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Allows you to access the settings while in detection, scanning and
result screens.
You can navigate between the options with the up and down buttons.
Settings appear in white when unselected. They turn orange when
selected.
Mode
When you press the SETTINGS button, mode is the first option selected.
Allows you to select the search mode which you have determined based
on targets and your search field. Select the mode using the directional
buttons. The selected mode will be framed in orange and it will be active
instantly! To exit the screen, press OK, BACK or SETTINGS.
Sensitivity
It is the depth setting of the device. It is also used to eliminate the
ambient electromagnetic signals from the surrounding environment
and noise signals transmitted from ground.
NOTE : To obtain maximum depth performance, to eliminate the noise
caused by electromagnetic interference, try shifting the frequency first.
In the INVENIO Pro, when the frequency shifting is not sufficient for
eliminating noise, you can also change the operating frequency (5kHz
/ 14kHz / 20kHz) of the device.
Sensitivity setting range is 1-99 and pre-defined for each mode. All
modes start at default settings. They can be manually modified when
necessary. Sensitivity adjustment applies to the selected mode; the
modified setting does not affect the sensitivity setting of the other
modes.
When sensitivity is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. You can adjust the sensitivity between 1-99 using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by orange
color on the bar and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
NOTE : If the ground is highly mineralized causing the device to
overload, decrease the sensitivity level until the ''Overload'' message
disappears from the screen.
NOTE : There is no sensitivity setting in the Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode.
Sensitivity in Non-Motion Modes
Sensitivity in Basic Mode :
The factory default for the sensitivity setting is optimized in this
mode. If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
During searching, if sudden changes in weather conditions, different
ground structures or environmental noise is causing negative or
positive drifts, re-ground balance before you change the sensitivity
level. If the drifts continue, pull the trigger towards you once and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts still continue
frequently, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
Sensitivity in Expert Mode :
In cases where you want to change the sensitivity setting (sudden
changes in weather conditions, different ground structures or
environmental noise) first re-ground balance. If there are many
negative or positive drifts after re-ground balancing, pull the trigger
towards you once and release it to manually retune the device. If
the drifts are still present, select ''Stabilizer'' from the settings and
increase the ''AutoReset'' level.
Despite all of the above-mentioned, if the drifts still exist, set the
AutoReset to 1, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
For detailed information on other settings, please read the relevant
sections of the manual.
If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
Sensitivity in Motion Modes
Sensitivity in All Metal Mode :
In the All Metal mode, sensitivity setting causes an increase or decrease
in the popping sounds and false signals. Sensitivity setting is a personal
preference. However, It is important to set the sensitivity setting to the
highest level possible where no major popping sounds are heard to
avoid missing smaller and deeper targets. For example; if the noise level
is suitable for searching and is the same at sensitivity levels 40 and
70, then 70 should be preferred. Using the factory default levels will be
a good starting point until you get familiar and experienced with the
device.
Sensitivity in fast and Deep Modes :
Since the threshold setting is not available in the discrimination modes,
you can increase the depth of the device or ensure noise-free operation
on different grounds only by using the sensitivity setting.
In order to adjust the sensitivity in Fast and Deep modes, first ground
balance while the sensitivity is at its default setting. After ground
balance is completed, hold the search coil stationary or swing over the
ground at search height. Reduce the sensitivity if the device receives
noise. If not (ensure that the Discrimination is also at its default settings
when checking this), increase the sensitivity gradually until there is no
popping sound. If the device starts to receive noise during searching,
reduce the sensitivity gradually.
NOTE : Because the Deep mode offers maximum depth, it is a bit noisier
than the other modes. However, due to the design characteristics of this
mode, the noise will be more in the air versus in the ground. Take this
fact into consideration when adjusting the sensitivity level.
Subthreshold
This setting is intended for use by more experienced users; hence it is
present in the Expert mode only.
This setting enables you to see the signals on screen which fall below
the threshold (falses, ground changes and metal) ; hence normally not
audible.
The device sets the threshold and subthreshold levels automatically
according to the sensitivity level. As the sensitivity increases, threshold
level decreases. In other words, the subthreshold area gets narrower.
Similarly, as the sensitivity decreases, the threshold level increases
and the subthreshold area gets wider. In summary, the Subthreshold
setting enables you to see the signals which fall in this area and which
are normally not audible or visible.
Subthreshold setting consists of 10 levels adjustable with the plus (+)
and minus (-) buttons. 0 is the factory default. As the subthreshold
level is increased, the inaudible signals will be shown in gray color.
The device will not discriminate signals that fall under the threshold level.
TIP : If the signal detected with the subthreshold setting is large and
you can increase the sensitivity level, you can take the signal over
the threshold level and make it audible by increasing the sensitivity
for an instant. This way you can check the signal and see what kind
of a target it is.
Audio Boost
Boosts the sound of weak signals received from small or deep targets
making it easier for you to detect those uncertain targets. It is active
in the All Metal and Expert modes. It is recommended that audio boost
should be used on a temporary or as-needed basis because it will not
only boost the target signal audio but it will also boost the volume of
ground noise and false signals along with the threshold hum.
Audio Boost consists of 5 levels. As factory defaults, the Audio Boost
level is set to 3 in the All Metal mode and 5 in the Expert mode. To
increase the Audio Boost level, use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
Discrimination
Discrimination is the ability of the device to ignore all metals below a
certain Target ID. In the discrimination process, the filtered ID range
is shown on the color ID scale at the top of the screen with black
color. For example, if you set the Discrimination to 30, 0-30 on the ID
scale will be shown in black and the device will not produce an audio
response for any metals with IDs between 0-30.
Discrimination cannot be used in Basic and Ground Anomaly & Cavity
modes. The factory default for discrimination is 0 for Expert and All
Metal and 10 for others.
When discrimination is selected, the colored adjustment bar with a
cursor showing the discrimination level, is displayed on screen. You
can adjust the discrimination level using the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by black color on the bar
and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
In order to change the discrimination value, press the SETTING button
and choose Discrimination. Decrease or increase the value using the
plus (+) or minus (-) buttons. Please remember that certain targets,
other than the ones you want to ignore, may also be missed or their
signals may become weaker when using the discrimination setting.
In the case of receiving multiple IDs for the same target - let's say 35
and 55 - due to the orientation of the target or the composition of the
metal itself, if you set the discrimination to 40, because 35 will fall in the
filtered range, the signal strength as well as the depth may diminish.
NOTE : Discrimination setting works inversely proportional to depth up
to level 49 in Fast and Deep modes. In other words, as the discrimination
is increased, stability will increase but depth will be reduced and vice
versa. Above 49 though, both depth and noise will increase.
Stabilizer
This setting is present in the Expert mode and All Metal mode but it
has different functions in these modes :
Stabilizer setting in Expert mode :
This feature has 2 sub-settings: AutoReset and Stabilizer. These 2
settings are shown on the right and left in the same window. Stabilizer
consists of 5 levels shown in beige, AutoReset consists of 3 colors
shown in gray. The adjusted level of both settings are shown in orange.
If no orange bar is present, it means that both settings are off.
AutoReset and Stabilizer cannot be used simultaneously. In other words,
when one is active, the other one will be off and cannot be used.
AutoReset is active in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor only.
Stabilizer, on the other hand, can be used in both detection screens.
These settings are used to eliminate the drifts caused by ground and
temperature changes. Drifts may happen in the positive or negative
direction. During negative drifts, the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom of
the screen will up to the left, in the drift direction. Because positive
drifts have the same effect as metal, these will make the bar fill up to
the right, in the metal direction.
To eliminate these drifts, first pull the trigger once towards you and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts are substantial
and retuning does not improve the situation, please follow the steps
below :
If you are detecting with the IPTU sensor, increase the AutoReset
setting gradually until the drifts are eliminated. At level 3, the device
may miss weak signals. Therefore, if you suspect the presence of
metal in a spot, decrease the AutoReset level to scan over the spot
again.
If the drifts continue, you can increase the Stabilizer setting to 5 to
eliminate the drifts. As the Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect
weaker signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you
hold the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
If you are detecting without the IPTU sensor, you can eliminate the
drifts by increasing the Stabilizer setting only as the AutoReset is
not available in this screen. Therefore, you can set the Stabilizer to
maximum levels to get rid of the drifts but keep in mind that as the
Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect weaker signals but
will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold the coil
stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
IMPORTANT! You can increase the Stabilizer setting only in the
detection screen. Once you go to scan screen, the device will set the
Stabilizer setting to 1. AutoReset, on the other hand, will stay at the
last adjusted level.
IMPORTANT! When switching from detection screen with the IPTU
sensor to detection screen without the IPTU sensor, do not forget to
readjust the Stabilizer setting!
NOTE : If environmental and ground changes do not cause any drifts,
we recommend that you turn the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings
off in detection screens with and without the sensor respectively.
Stabilizer in All Metal Mode :
For the All Metal mode to perform accurately, a stable threshold sound
is necessary. You cannot search in the All Metal mode without ground
balancing. Changes that occur in the soil structure and mineralization
levels after ground balancing, may cause a rise or fall in the background
hum and disrupt the threshold's stability which will result in false
signals and thus missing signals of small metals. Stabilizer adjusts the
speed that the device recovers its threshold hum and eliminates the
negative effects of mineralized soils. Increasing the Stabilizer level in
high mineralization will enable a more stable operation by avoiding false
signals. This, however, may cause some loss in depth and it is normal.
NOTE : In high mineralization, if you receive too many false signals
without disruption in the threshold hum, lower the sensitivity first
before increasing the Stabilizer. If the false signals continue, set the
sensitivity back to its original value and increase the Stabilizer.
If the mineralization is low, you can decrease the Stabilizer level and
sweep the coil more slowly for a deeper detection.
Stabilizer consists of 10 levels. The device will start at level 6. It is
recommended that Stabilizer should be increased in high-mineralization
and decreased in low mineralization.
Audio Tone
Allows you to change the target audio response tones and the
threshold sound according to your preference. For each metal group
(Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) the frequency can be
adjusted between 150 Hz (15) and 700 Hz (70).
In the Audio Tone feature, metal groups mentioned above will be
indicated by different colors: Ferrous metals by red, gold/non-ferrous
metals by yellow and non-ferrous metals by green. The cursor on
each metal group will display the frequency of the audio tone.
To adjust the Audio Tone, select the metal group of which you want
to change the tone of, by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The
cursor will turn orange. Then, press the OK button and using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons again, adjust the frequency.
Audio Tone feature is not present in the Basic and Ground Anomaly &
Cavity modes.
If the tone break points of metal groups are changed with the Tone
Break setting, the tone frequencies selected by the Audio Tone setting
will apply to the new ID ranges. Details about the Tone Break setting
are given on the next page.
Threshold
In the All Metal Mode, search is performed with a continuous humming
sound in the background, also referred to as the threshold sound. The
loudness of this hum directly impacts the detection depth of smaller
and deeper targets and it is adjusted by the Threshold setting. If the
threshold is set too high, a weak target signal may not be heard. On the
contrary, if the threshold is too low, you give up the depth advantage
this setting offers. In other words, weak signals of smaller or deeper
targets may be missed. It is recommended for average users to leave
this setting at its default value and for experienced users to adjust to
the highest level where they can still hear the weak target signals.
When threshold is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. Threshold ranges between 1-99. The factory default is set
to 26. You can adjust the threshold level using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The adjusted level will also be shown numerically inside
the cursor.
Threshold level is directly related to the Sensitivity and Stabilizer
settings. Please be sure to read the related sections of the manual
carefully.
Threshold setting works in the All Metal mode only.
Tracking
When tracking is on, the device continuously tracks the changing
ground structures and automatically reconfigures the ground balance
setting. The invisible changes in ground affect the detection depth
as well as the discrimination ability of the device so it is possible to
operate the device at higher performance using this feature under
suitable ground conditions.
When tracking is activated, the word ''Tracking'' will be displayed at
the top of the ground balance window and the ground balance value
changes will also be show in the same window.
NOTE : Tracking does not work in non-motion modes. When tracking is
active, if you switch to a non-motion mode, tracking will be deactivated
and it will automatically be active again if you switch back to a motion
mode.
For more information on tracking, please refer to the relevant sections
of the manual.
iMask
It is used to eliminate false signals caused by ground noise or hot
rocks when searching in Fast or Deep modes. It consists of 3 levels.
Its factory default value is set to 1. You can change the value using the
plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted value is shown in orange.
If there are no orange bars, it means that iMask is off.
If the device receives a lot of false signals due to highly mineralized soil
or hot rocks in Fast or Deep modes, first re-ground balance. If the false
signals continue, lower the Sensitivity and check again. In case the false
signals still exist, try increasing the Discrimination value. Regardless of
all these, if the false signals still exist, first change the Sensitivity and
Discrimination values back to their previous levels. Then, increase the
iMask level until the false signals are eliminated.
At the maximum level of iMask false signals will disappear or will be
minimized. However, in some cases, increasing the iMask will result in
loss of depth for certain metals such as copper.
NOTE : When detecting in 20kHz with the INVENIO Pro on wet or highly
mineralized ground, in order not to miss smaller high conductive metals
(silver, copper etc.) it is recommended not to increase the iMask level too
high.
NOTE : If the ground is not highly mineralized or does not contain many
hot rocks, setting the iMask to ''0'' is recommended.
Notch Filter
Notch Filter is the ability of the device to discriminate single or multiple
Target IDs by not emitting an audio response for them.
Although Notch Filter may seem similar to Discrimination at first
glance, these two settings have different functions. While the
Discrimination filters out all IDs between 0 and the set value, the
Notch Filter discriminates IDs out individually.
With the Notch Filter, you can reject a single ID or multiple IDs at the
same time. This process does not affect any IDs below or above the
selected IDs. For example, you can filter out IDs between 31-35 as well
as 50 simultaneously.
Notch Filter setting is available in Fast and Deep modes only.
How To Use The Notch Filter Setting
Notch Filter cannot be used within the Discrimination range. In other
words, if the Discrimination is set to 15, Notch Filter can only be applied
to IDs 16 or higher. If you want to notch out IDs 15 or below, first you
need to change the Discrimination value.
To use the Notch Filter, press the SETTINGS button and using the up
and down buttons, select it from the options. On the colored ID bar on
screen, the first ID that you can filter out will be displayed inside the
cursor. For example, if the Discrimination is set to 15, when you select
Notch Filter, number 16 will be displayed inside the cursor.
Let's say you want to reject IDs between 20-25 and 40. Using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons, select number 20 and press OK. The cursor will
turn orange and number 20 will be marked with a black line on the ID
bar. Then, using the plus (+) button, go to number 25 and press OK. Now,
the 20-25 interval will be marked in black on the ID bar. At the same
time, the first number of the notched out range (20) will be displayed
under the bar and the last number of the range (25) will be displayed
above the ID bar. Now, using the plus (+) button again, go to number 40
and press OK. Similarly, number 40 will be marked with a black line.
To accept back the filtered IDs, select Notch Filter from SETTINGS. The
cursor will be appear where you last left it and it will be white. Using
the plus (+) or the minus (-) button, move the cursor onto the ID you
want to accept and press OK. Along with the cursor, the black line will
turn orange and the notched out number on screen will disappear.
Iron Audio
It adjusts or turns off the volume of the low iron tone. It consists of 5
levels adjustable with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Factory default
is the maximum level. The adjusted level is indicated with orange color.
5 is the maximum level. As you lower it, the audio response volume
the device produces for ferrous metals will decrease. When it is off,
the iron audio will be silenced. In other words, the device will detect
ferrous targets, the Target ID will be displayed on the screen but the
device will not produce any audio response.
Iron Audio is active in Fast and Deep modes only.
Tone Break
In Fast and Deep modes, this setting is used to adjust the break points
of the target response tones on the Target ID range. Tone Break points
are different in these 2 modes. By using the Tone Break feature, for
each metal group (Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) you can
change the point where the low tone changes into the higher tone.
When the Tone Break setting is selected, the tone break points of the
metal groups will be shown inside the cursor on the colored ID bar. There
are 2 tone break points in the Fast mode and 1 in the Deep mode.
To change the tone break points, go to the break point you want to
change by using the right and left buttons and press OK. Then, adjust
it using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. While adjusting, the number
in the cursor will change and the cursor will move on the ID bar.
To give an example for the above explanation; let's say you are in
the Fast mode and you want to change the Tone Break points. First,
select Tone Break from SETTINGS. The ID bar and the tone break
points of the metal groups will be displayed on the screen. Using the
directional buttons, let's say you increased the ferrous metal tone
break point from 40 to 45. Then, you decreased the tone break point
of the gold/non-ferrous metal group from 66 to 55. In this case, the
device will produce a low iron tone for all metals with IDs less than 45,
a medium tone for metals with IDs 45-55 and a high tone for metals
with IDs equal to and greater than 55 (If you have also adjusted the
Audio Tones, the selected frequency will apply to the new ID ranges).
Save
INVENIO allows you to save your settings during searching. Once you
saved your settings, the device will start with the saved settings upon
next start up.
Save function saves the changes made in other modes as well,
regardless of the mode you are in when you perform the save
function. The device starts in the last mode where the save function
was performed.
Save function saves all settings except for the ground balance, tracking
and frequency shift.
provide accurate data. For this reason, you must calibrate the sensor
upon start up.
First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position. To
calibrate the sensor, place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust
the search coil angle so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it
against a fixed object such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place
to lean it against, hold it stable with your hand. Press the SETTINGS
button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''. The message ''Please place
the coil on a flat surface as shown in the figure and press ok will be
displayed on screen. Press the OK button. You will see the message ''
Calibrating the sensor, please wait.'' Once the progress bar is full, the
calibration will be completed and the device will automatically revert
to the selected mode's detection screen.
SETTINGS
Save function works in all modes except for the Basic and Ground
Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Mode Defaults
This is used to set the mode settings back to factory defaults. It
restores the factory defaults for the mode currently in use and does
not change the settings of other modes or the options of the device.
When you select Mode Defaults, the warning message ''Current mode
will be restored to factory defaults. Are you sure you want to continue?''
will appear. When OK is pressed the message ''Please wait…'' and the
progress bar will appear. When the bar is full, the device will revert back
to the detection screen automatically.
Mode Defaults function works in all modes except for the Basic and
Ground Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Calibrate the sensor
The IPTU sensor must calculate its height and angle to be able to
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Allows you to access the settings while in detection, scanning and
result screens.
You can navigate between the options with the up and down buttons.
Settings appear in white when unselected. They turn orange when
selected.
Mode
When you press the SETTINGS button, mode is the first option selected.
Allows you to select the search mode which you have determined based
on targets and your search field. Select the mode using the directional
buttons. The selected mode will be framed in orange and it will be active
instantly! To exit the screen, press OK, BACK or SETTINGS.
Sensitivity
It is the depth setting of the device. It is also used to eliminate the
ambient electromagnetic signals from the surrounding environment
and noise signals transmitted from ground.
NOTE : To obtain maximum depth performance, to eliminate the noise
caused by electromagnetic interference, try shifting the frequency first.
In the INVENIO Pro, when the frequency shifting is not sufficient for
eliminating noise, you can also change the operating frequency (5kHz
/ 14kHz / 20kHz) of the device.
Sensitivity setting range is 1-99 and pre-defined for each mode. All
modes start at default settings. They can be manually modified when
necessary. Sensitivity adjustment applies to the selected mode; the
modified setting does not affect the sensitivity setting of the other
modes.
When sensitivity is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. You can adjust the sensitivity between 1-99 using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by orange
color on the bar and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
NOTE : If the ground is highly mineralized causing the device to
overload, decrease the sensitivity level until the ''Overload'' message
disappears from the screen.
NOTE : There is no sensitivity setting in the Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode.
Sensitivity in Non-Motion Modes
Sensitivity in Basic Mode :
The factory default for the sensitivity setting is optimized in this
mode. If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
During searching, if sudden changes in weather conditions, different
ground structures or environmental noise is causing negative or
positive drifts, re-ground balance before you change the sensitivity
level. If the drifts continue, pull the trigger towards you once and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts still continue
frequently, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
Sensitivity in Expert Mode :
In cases where you want to change the sensitivity setting (sudden
changes in weather conditions, different ground structures or
environmental noise) first re-ground balance. If there are many
negative or positive drifts after re-ground balancing, pull the trigger
towards you once and release it to manually retune the device. If
the drifts are still present, select ''Stabilizer'' from the settings and
increase the ''AutoReset'' level.
Despite all of the above-mentioned, if the drifts still exist, set the
AutoReset to 1, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
For detailed information on other settings, please read the relevant
sections of the manual.
If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
Sensitivity in Motion Modes
Sensitivity in All Metal Mode :
In the All Metal mode, sensitivity setting causes an increase or decrease
in the popping sounds and false signals. Sensitivity setting is a personal
preference. However, It is important to set the sensitivity setting to the
highest level possible where no major popping sounds are heard to
avoid missing smaller and deeper targets. For example; if the noise level
is suitable for searching and is the same at sensitivity levels 40 and
70, then 70 should be preferred. Using the factory default levels will be
a good starting point until you get familiar and experienced with the
device.
Sensitivity in fast and Deep Modes :
Since the threshold setting is not available in the discrimination modes,
you can increase the depth of the device or ensure noise-free operation
on different grounds only by using the sensitivity setting.
In order to adjust the sensitivity in Fast and Deep modes, first ground
balance while the sensitivity is at its default setting. After ground
balance is completed, hold the search coil stationary or swing over the
ground at search height. Reduce the sensitivity if the device receives
noise. If not (ensure that the Discrimination is also at its default settings
when checking this), increase the sensitivity gradually until there is no
popping sound. If the device starts to receive noise during searching,
reduce the sensitivity gradually.
NOTE : Because the Deep mode offers maximum depth, it is a bit noisier
than the other modes. However, due to the design characteristics of this
mode, the noise will be more in the air versus in the ground. Take this
fact into consideration when adjusting the sensitivity level.
Subthreshold
This setting is intended for use by more experienced users; hence it is
present in the Expert mode only.
This setting enables you to see the signals on screen which fall below
the threshold (falses, ground changes and metal) ; hence normally not
audible.
The device sets the threshold and subthreshold levels automatically
according to the sensitivity level. As the sensitivity increases, threshold
level decreases. In other words, the subthreshold area gets narrower.
Similarly, as the sensitivity decreases, the threshold level increases
and the subthreshold area gets wider. In summary, the Subthreshold
setting enables you to see the signals which fall in this area and which
are normally not audible or visible.
Subthreshold setting consists of 10 levels adjustable with the plus (+)
and minus (-) buttons. 0 is the factory default. As the subthreshold
level is increased, the inaudible signals will be shown in gray color.
The device will not discriminate signals that fall under the threshold level.
TIP : If the signal detected with the subthreshold setting is large and
you can increase the sensitivity level, you can take the signal over
the threshold level and make it audible by increasing the sensitivity
for an instant. This way you can check the signal and see what kind
of a target it is.
Audio Boost
Boosts the sound of weak signals received from small or deep targets
making it easier for you to detect those uncertain targets. It is active
in the All Metal and Expert modes. It is recommended that audio boost
should be used on a temporary or as-needed basis because it will not
only boost the target signal audio but it will also boost the volume of
ground noise and false signals along with the threshold hum.
Audio Boost consists of 5 levels. As factory defaults, the Audio Boost
level is set to 3 in the All Metal mode and 5 in the Expert mode. To
increase the Audio Boost level, use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
Discrimination
Discrimination is the ability of the device to ignore all metals below a
certain Target ID. In the discrimination process, the filtered ID range
is shown on the color ID scale at the top of the screen with black
color. For example, if you set the Discrimination to 30, 0-30 on the ID
scale will be shown in black and the device will not produce an audio
response for any metals with IDs between 0-30.
Discrimination cannot be used in Basic and Ground Anomaly & Cavity
modes. The factory default for discrimination is 0 for Expert and All
Metal and 10 for others.
When discrimination is selected, the colored adjustment bar with a
cursor showing the discrimination level, is displayed on screen. You
can adjust the discrimination level using the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by black color on the bar
and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
In order to change the discrimination value, press the SETTING button
and choose Discrimination. Decrease or increase the value using the
plus (+) or minus (-) buttons. Please remember that certain targets,
other than the ones you want to ignore, may also be missed or their
signals may become weaker when using the discrimination setting.
In the case of receiving multiple IDs for the same target - let's say 35
and 55 - due to the orientation of the target or the composition of the
metal itself, if you set the discrimination to 40, because 35 will fall in the
filtered range, the signal strength as well as the depth may diminish.
NOTE : Discrimination setting works inversely proportional to depth up
to level 49 in Fast and Deep modes. In other words, as the discrimination
is increased, stability will increase but depth will be reduced and vice
versa. Above 49 though, both depth and noise will increase.
Stabilizer
This setting is present in the Expert mode and All Metal mode but it
has different functions in these modes :
Stabilizer setting in Expert mode :
This feature has 2 sub-settings: AutoReset and Stabilizer. These 2
settings are shown on the right and left in the same window. Stabilizer
consists of 5 levels shown in beige, AutoReset consists of 3 colors
shown in gray. The adjusted level of both settings are shown in orange.
If no orange bar is present, it means that both settings are off.
AutoReset and Stabilizer cannot be used simultaneously. In other words,
when one is active, the other one will be off and cannot be used.
AutoReset is active in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor only.
Stabilizer, on the other hand, can be used in both detection screens.
These settings are used to eliminate the drifts caused by ground and
temperature changes. Drifts may happen in the positive or negative
direction. During negative drifts, the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom of
the screen will up to the left, in the drift direction. Because positive
drifts have the same effect as metal, these will make the bar fill up to
the right, in the metal direction.
To eliminate these drifts, first pull the trigger once towards you and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts are substantial
and retuning does not improve the situation, please follow the steps
below :
If you are detecting with the IPTU sensor, increase the AutoReset
setting gradually until the drifts are eliminated. At level 3, the device
may miss weak signals. Therefore, if you suspect the presence of
metal in a spot, decrease the AutoReset level to scan over the spot
again.
If the drifts continue, you can increase the Stabilizer setting to 5 to
eliminate the drifts. As the Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect
weaker signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you
hold the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
If you are detecting without the IPTU sensor, you can eliminate the
drifts by increasing the Stabilizer setting only as the AutoReset is
not available in this screen. Therefore, you can set the Stabilizer to
maximum levels to get rid of the drifts but keep in mind that as the
Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect weaker signals but
will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold the coil
stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
IMPORTANT! You can increase the Stabilizer setting only in the
detection screen. Once you go to scan screen, the device will set the
Stabilizer setting to 1. AutoReset, on the other hand, will stay at the
last adjusted level.
IMPORTANT! When switching from detection screen with the IPTU
sensor to detection screen without the IPTU sensor, do not forget to
readjust the Stabilizer setting!
NOTE : If environmental and ground changes do not cause any drifts,
we recommend that you turn the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings
off in detection screens with and without the sensor respectively.
Stabilizer in All Metal Mode :
For the All Metal mode to perform accurately, a stable threshold sound
is necessary. You cannot search in the All Metal mode without ground
balancing. Changes that occur in the soil structure and mineralization
levels after ground balancing, may cause a rise or fall in the background
hum and disrupt the threshold's stability which will result in false
signals and thus missing signals of small metals. Stabilizer adjusts the
speed that the device recovers its threshold hum and eliminates the
negative effects of mineralized soils. Increasing the Stabilizer level in
high mineralization will enable a more stable operation by avoiding false
signals. This, however, may cause some loss in depth and it is normal.
NOTE : In high mineralization, if you receive too many false signals
without disruption in the threshold hum, lower the sensitivity first
before increasing the Stabilizer. If the false signals continue, set the
sensitivity back to its original value and increase the Stabilizer.
If the mineralization is low, you can decrease the Stabilizer level and
sweep the coil more slowly for a deeper detection.
Stabilizer consists of 10 levels. The device will start at level 6. It is
recommended that Stabilizer should be increased in high-mineralization
and decreased in low mineralization.
Audio Tone
Allows you to change the target audio response tones and the
threshold sound according to your preference. For each metal group
(Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) the frequency can be
adjusted between 150 Hz (15) and 700 Hz (70).
In the Audio Tone feature, metal groups mentioned above will be
indicated by different colors: Ferrous metals by red, gold/non-ferrous
metals by yellow and non-ferrous metals by green. The cursor on
each metal group will display the frequency of the audio tone.
To adjust the Audio Tone, select the metal group of which you want
to change the tone of, by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The
cursor will turn orange. Then, press the OK button and using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons again, adjust the frequency.
Audio Tone feature is not present in the Basic and Ground Anomaly &
Cavity modes.
If the tone break points of metal groups are changed with the Tone
Break setting, the tone frequencies selected by the Audio Tone setting
will apply to the new ID ranges. Details about the Tone Break setting
are given on the next page.
Threshold
In the All Metal Mode, search is performed with a continuous humming
sound in the background, also referred to as the threshold sound. The
loudness of this hum directly impacts the detection depth of smaller
and deeper targets and it is adjusted by the Threshold setting. If the
threshold is set too high, a weak target signal may not be heard. On the
contrary, if the threshold is too low, you give up the depth advantage
this setting offers. In other words, weak signals of smaller or deeper
targets may be missed. It is recommended for average users to leave
this setting at its default value and for experienced users to adjust to
the highest level where they can still hear the weak target signals.
When threshold is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. Threshold ranges between 1-99. The factory default is set
to 26. You can adjust the threshold level using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The adjusted level will also be shown numerically inside
the cursor.
Threshold level is directly related to the Sensitivity and Stabilizer
settings. Please be sure to read the related sections of the manual
carefully.
Threshold setting works in the All Metal mode only.
Tracking
When tracking is on, the device continuously tracks the changing
ground structures and automatically reconfigures the ground balance
setting. The invisible changes in ground affect the detection depth
as well as the discrimination ability of the device so it is possible to
operate the device at higher performance using this feature under
suitable ground conditions.
When tracking is activated, the word ''Tracking'' will be displayed at
the top of the ground balance window and the ground balance value
changes will also be show in the same window.
NOTE : Tracking does not work in non-motion modes. When tracking is
active, if you switch to a non-motion mode, tracking will be deactivated
and it will automatically be active again if you switch back to a motion
mode.
For more information on tracking, please refer to the relevant sections
of the manual.
iMask
It is used to eliminate false signals caused by ground noise or hot
rocks when searching in Fast or Deep modes. It consists of 3 levels.
Its factory default value is set to 1. You can change the value using the
plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted value is shown in orange.
If there are no orange bars, it means that iMask is off.
If the device receives a lot of false signals due to highly mineralized soil
or hot rocks in Fast or Deep modes, first re-ground balance. If the false
signals continue, lower the Sensitivity and check again. In case the false
signals still exist, try increasing the Discrimination value. Regardless of
all these, if the false signals still exist, first change the Sensitivity and
Discrimination values back to their previous levels. Then, increase the
iMask level until the false signals are eliminated.
At the maximum level of iMask false signals will disappear or will be
minimized. However, in some cases, increasing the iMask will result in
loss of depth for certain metals such as copper.
NOTE : When detecting in 20kHz with the INVENIO Pro on wet or highly
mineralized ground, in order not to miss smaller high conductive metals
(silver, copper etc.) it is recommended not to increase the iMask level too
high.
NOTE : If the ground is not highly mineralized or does not contain many
hot rocks, setting the iMask to ''0'' is recommended.
Notch Filter
Notch Filter is the ability of the device to discriminate single or multiple
Target IDs by not emitting an audio response for them.
Although Notch Filter may seem similar to Discrimination at first
glance, these two settings have different functions. While the
Discrimination filters out all IDs between 0 and the set value, the
Notch Filter discriminates IDs out individually.
With the Notch Filter, you can reject a single ID or multiple IDs at the
same time. This process does not affect any IDs below or above the
selected IDs. For example, you can filter out IDs between 31-35 as well
as 50 simultaneously.
Notch Filter setting is available in Fast and Deep modes only.
How To Use The Notch Filter Setting
Notch Filter cannot be used within the Discrimination range. In other
words, if the Discrimination is set to 15, Notch Filter can only be applied
to IDs 16 or higher. If you want to notch out IDs 15 or below, first you
need to change the Discrimination value.
To use the Notch Filter, press the SETTINGS button and using the up
and down buttons, select it from the options. On the colored ID bar on
screen, the first ID that you can filter out will be displayed inside the
cursor. For example, if the Discrimination is set to 15, when you select
Notch Filter, number 16 will be displayed inside the cursor.
Let's say you want to reject IDs between 20-25 and 40. Using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons, select number 20 and press OK. The cursor will
turn orange and number 20 will be marked with a black line on the ID
bar. Then, using the plus (+) button, go to number 25 and press OK. Now,
the 20-25 interval will be marked in black on the ID bar. At the same
time, the first number of the notched out range (20) will be displayed
under the bar and the last number of the range (25) will be displayed
above the ID bar. Now, using the plus (+) button again, go to number 40
and press OK. Similarly, number 40 will be marked with a black line.
To accept back the filtered IDs, select Notch Filter from SETTINGS. The
cursor will be appear where you last left it and it will be white. Using
the plus (+) or the minus (-) button, move the cursor onto the ID you
want to accept and press OK. Along with the cursor, the black line will
turn orange and the notched out number on screen will disappear.
Iron Audio
It adjusts or turns off the volume of the low iron tone. It consists of 5
levels adjustable with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Factory default
is the maximum level. The adjusted level is indicated with orange color.
5 is the maximum level. As you lower it, the audio response volume
the device produces for ferrous metals will decrease. When it is off,
the iron audio will be silenced. In other words, the device will detect
ferrous targets, the Target ID will be displayed on the screen but the
device will not produce any audio response.
Iron Audio is active in Fast and Deep modes only.
Tone Break
In Fast and Deep modes, this setting is used to adjust the break points
of the target response tones on the Target ID range. Tone Break points
are different in these 2 modes. By using the Tone Break feature, for
each metal group (Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) you can
change the point where the low tone changes into the higher tone.
When the Tone Break setting is selected, the tone break points of the
metal groups will be shown inside the cursor on the colored ID bar. There
are 2 tone break points in the Fast mode and 1 in the Deep mode.
To change the tone break points, go to the break point you want to
change by using the right and left buttons and press OK. Then, adjust
it using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. While adjusting, the number
in the cursor will change and the cursor will move on the ID bar.
To give an example for the above explanation; let's say you are in
the Fast mode and you want to change the Tone Break points. First,
select Tone Break from SETTINGS. The ID bar and the tone break
points of the metal groups will be displayed on the screen. Using the
directional buttons, let's say you increased the ferrous metal tone
break point from 40 to 45. Then, you decreased the tone break point
of the gold/non-ferrous metal group from 66 to 55. In this case, the
device will produce a low iron tone for all metals with IDs less than 45,
a medium tone for metals with IDs 45-55 and a high tone for metals
with IDs equal to and greater than 55 (If you have also adjusted the
Audio Tones, the selected frequency will apply to the new ID ranges).
Save
INVENIO allows you to save your settings during searching. Once you
saved your settings, the device will start with the saved settings upon
next start up.
Save function saves the changes made in other modes as well,
regardless of the mode you are in when you perform the save
function. The device starts in the last mode where the save function
was performed.
Save function saves all settings except for the ground balance, tracking
and frequency shift.
provide accurate data. For this reason, you must calibrate the sensor
upon start up.
First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position. To
calibrate the sensor, place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust
the search coil angle so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it
against a fixed object such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place
to lean it against, hold it stable with your hand. Press the SETTINGS
button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''. The message ''Please place
the coil on a flat surface as shown in the figure and press ok will be
displayed on screen. Press the OK button. You will see the message ''
Calibrating the sensor, please wait.'' Once the progress bar is full, the
calibration will be completed and the device will automatically revert
to the selected mode's detection screen.
SETTINGS
Save function works in all modes except for the Basic and Ground
Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Mode Defaults
This is used to set the mode settings back to factory defaults. It
restores the factory defaults for the mode currently in use and does
not change the settings of other modes or the options of the device.
When you select Mode Defaults, the warning message ''Current mode
will be restored to factory defaults. Are you sure you want to continue?''
will appear. When OK is pressed the message ''Please wait…'' and the
progress bar will appear. When the bar is full, the device will revert back
to the detection screen automatically.
Mode Defaults function works in all modes except for the Basic and
Ground Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Calibrate the sensor
The IPTU sensor must calculate its height and angle to be able to
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HEDEF ID
Allows you to access the settings while in detection, scanning and
result screens.
You can navigate between the options with the up and down buttons.
Settings appear in white when unselected. They turn orange when
selected.
Mode
When you press the SETTINGS button, mode is the first option selected.
Allows you to select the search mode which you have determined based
on targets and your search field. Select the mode using the directional
buttons. The selected mode will be framed in orange and it will be active
instantly! To exit the screen, press OK, BACK or SETTINGS.
Sensitivity
It is the depth setting of the device. It is also used to eliminate the
ambient electromagnetic signals from the surrounding environment
and noise signals transmitted from ground.
NOTE : To obtain maximum depth performance, to eliminate the noise
caused by electromagnetic interference, try shifting the frequency first.
In the INVENIO Pro, when the frequency shifting is not sufficient for
eliminating noise, you can also change the operating frequency (5kHz
/ 14kHz / 20kHz) of the device.
Sensitivity setting range is 1-99 and pre-defined for each mode. All
modes start at default settings. They can be manually modified when
necessary. Sensitivity adjustment applies to the selected mode; the
modified setting does not affect the sensitivity setting of the other
modes.
When sensitivity is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. You can adjust the sensitivity between 1-99 using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by orange
color on the bar and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
NOTE : If the ground is highly mineralized causing the device to
overload, decrease the sensitivity level until the ''Overload'' message
disappears from the screen.
NOTE : There is no sensitivity setting in the Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode.
Sensitivity in Non-Motion Modes
Sensitivity in Basic Mode :
The factory default for the sensitivity setting is optimized in this
mode. If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
During searching, if sudden changes in weather conditions, different
ground structures or environmental noise is causing negative or
positive drifts, re-ground balance before you change the sensitivity
level. If the drifts continue, pull the trigger towards you once and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts still continue
frequently, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
Sensitivity in Expert Mode :
In cases where you want to change the sensitivity setting (sudden
changes in weather conditions, different ground structures or
environmental noise) first re-ground balance. If there are many
negative or positive drifts after re-ground balancing, pull the trigger
towards you once and release it to manually retune the device. If
the drifts are still present, select ''Stabilizer'' from the settings and
increase the ''AutoReset'' level.
Despite all of the above-mentioned, if the drifts still exist, set the
AutoReset to 1, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
For detailed information on other settings, please read the relevant
sections of the manual.
If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
Sensitivity in Motion Modes
Sensitivity in All Metal Mode :
In the All Metal mode, sensitivity setting causes an increase or decrease
in the popping sounds and false signals. Sensitivity setting is a personal
preference. However, It is important to set the sensitivity setting to the
highest level possible where no major popping sounds are heard to
avoid missing smaller and deeper targets. For example; if the noise level
is suitable for searching and is the same at sensitivity levels 40 and
70, then 70 should be preferred. Using the factory default levels will be
a good starting point until you get familiar and experienced with the
device.
Sensitivity in fast and Deep Modes :
Since the threshold setting is not available in the discrimination modes,
you can increase the depth of the device or ensure noise-free operation
on different grounds only by using the sensitivity setting.
In order to adjust the sensitivity in Fast and Deep modes, first ground
balance while the sensitivity is at its default setting. After ground
balance is completed, hold the search coil stationary or swing over the
ground at search height. Reduce the sensitivity if the device receives
noise. If not (ensure that the Discrimination is also at its default settings
when checking this), increase the sensitivity gradually until there is no
popping sound. If the device starts to receive noise during searching,
reduce the sensitivity gradually.
NOTE : Because the Deep mode offers maximum depth, it is a bit noisier
than the other modes. However, due to the design characteristics of this
mode, the noise will be more in the air versus in the ground. Take this
fact into consideration when adjusting the sensitivity level.
Subthreshold
This setting is intended for use by more experienced users; hence it is
present in the Expert mode only.
This setting enables you to see the signals on screen which fall below
the threshold (falses, ground changes and metal) ; hence normally not
audible.
The device sets the threshold and subthreshold levels automatically
according to the sensitivity level. As the sensitivity increases, threshold
level decreases. In other words, the subthreshold area gets narrower.
Similarly, as the sensitivity decreases, the threshold level increases
and the subthreshold area gets wider. In summary, the Subthreshold
setting enables you to see the signals which fall in this area and which
are normally not audible or visible.
Subthreshold setting consists of 10 levels adjustable with the plus (+)
and minus (-) buttons. 0 is the factory default. As the subthreshold
level is increased, the inaudible signals will be shown in gray color.
The device will not discriminate signals that fall under the threshold level.
TIP : If the signal detected with the subthreshold setting is large and
you can increase the sensitivity level, you can take the signal over
the threshold level and make it audible by increasing the sensitivity
for an instant. This way you can check the signal and see what kind
of a target it is.
Audio Boost
Boosts the sound of weak signals received from small or deep targets
making it easier for you to detect those uncertain targets. It is active
in the All Metal and Expert modes. It is recommended that audio boost
should be used on a temporary or as-needed basis because it will not
only boost the target signal audio but it will also boost the volume of
ground noise and false signals along with the threshold hum.
Audio Boost consists of 5 levels. As factory defaults, the Audio Boost
level is set to 3 in the All Metal mode and 5 in the Expert mode. To
increase the Audio Boost level, use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
Discrimination
Discrimination is the ability of the device to ignore all metals below a
certain Target ID. In the discrimination process, the filtered ID range
is shown on the color ID scale at the top of the screen with black
color. For example, if you set the Discrimination to 30, 0-30 on the ID
scale will be shown in black and the device will not produce an audio
response for any metals with IDs between 0-30.
Discrimination cannot be used in Basic and Ground Anomaly & Cavity
modes. The factory default for discrimination is 0 for Expert and All
Metal and 10 for others.
When discrimination is selected, the colored adjustment bar with a
cursor showing the discrimination level, is displayed on screen. You
can adjust the discrimination level using the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by black color on the bar
and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
In order to change the discrimination value, press the SETTING button
and choose Discrimination. Decrease or increase the value using the
plus (+) or minus (-) buttons. Please remember that certain targets,
other than the ones you want to ignore, may also be missed or their
signals may become weaker when using the discrimination setting.
In the case of receiving multiple IDs for the same target - let's say 35
and 55 - due to the orientation of the target or the composition of the
metal itself, if you set the discrimination to 40, because 35 will fall in the
filtered range, the signal strength as well as the depth may diminish.
NOTE : Discrimination setting works inversely proportional to depth up
to level 49 in Fast and Deep modes. In other words, as the discrimination
is increased, stability will increase but depth will be reduced and vice
versa. Above 49 though, both depth and noise will increase.
Stabilizer
This setting is present in the Expert mode and All Metal mode but it
has different functions in these modes :
Stabilizer setting in Expert mode :
This feature has 2 sub-settings: AutoReset and Stabilizer. These 2
settings are shown on the right and left in the same window. Stabilizer
consists of 5 levels shown in beige, AutoReset consists of 3 colors
shown in gray. The adjusted level of both settings are shown in orange.
If no orange bar is present, it means that both settings are off.
AutoReset and Stabilizer cannot be used simultaneously. In other words,
when one is active, the other one will be off and cannot be used.
AutoReset is active in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor only.
Stabilizer, on the other hand, can be used in both detection screens.
These settings are used to eliminate the drifts caused by ground and
temperature changes. Drifts may happen in the positive or negative
direction. During negative drifts, the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom of
the screen will up to the left, in the drift direction. Because positive
drifts have the same effect as metal, these will make the bar fill up to
the right, in the metal direction.
To eliminate these drifts, first pull the trigger once towards you and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts are substantial
and retuning does not improve the situation, please follow the steps
below :
If you are detecting with the IPTU sensor, increase the AutoReset
setting gradually until the drifts are eliminated. At level 3, the device
may miss weak signals. Therefore, if you suspect the presence of
metal in a spot, decrease the AutoReset level to scan over the spot
again.
If the drifts continue, you can increase the Stabilizer setting to 5 to
eliminate the drifts. As the Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect
weaker signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you
hold the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
If you are detecting without the IPTU sensor, you can eliminate the
drifts by increasing the Stabilizer setting only as the AutoReset is
not available in this screen. Therefore, you can set the Stabilizer to
maximum levels to get rid of the drifts but keep in mind that as the
Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect weaker signals but
will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold the coil
stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
IMPORTANT! You can increase the Stabilizer setting only in the
detection screen. Once you go to scan screen, the device will set the
Stabilizer setting to 1. AutoReset, on the other hand, will stay at the
last adjusted level.
IMPORTANT! When switching from detection screen with the IPTU
sensor to detection screen without the IPTU sensor, do not forget to
readjust the Stabilizer setting!
NOTE : If environmental and ground changes do not cause any drifts,
we recommend that you turn the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings
off in detection screens with and without the sensor respectively.
Stabilizer in All Metal Mode :
For the All Metal mode to perform accurately, a stable threshold sound
is necessary. You cannot search in the All Metal mode without ground
balancing. Changes that occur in the soil structure and mineralization
levels after ground balancing, may cause a rise or fall in the background
hum and disrupt the threshold's stability which will result in false
signals and thus missing signals of small metals. Stabilizer adjusts the
speed that the device recovers its threshold hum and eliminates the
negative effects of mineralized soils. Increasing the Stabilizer level in
high mineralization will enable a more stable operation by avoiding false
signals. This, however, may cause some loss in depth and it is normal.
NOTE : In high mineralization, if you receive too many false signals
without disruption in the threshold hum, lower the sensitivity first
before increasing the Stabilizer. If the false signals continue, set the
sensitivity back to its original value and increase the Stabilizer.
If the mineralization is low, you can decrease the Stabilizer level and
sweep the coil more slowly for a deeper detection.
Stabilizer consists of 10 levels. The device will start at level 6. It is
recommended that Stabilizer should be increased in high-mineralization
and decreased in low mineralization.
Audio Tone
Allows you to change the target audio response tones and the
threshold sound according to your preference. For each metal group
(Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) the frequency can be
adjusted between 150 Hz (15) and 700 Hz (70).
In the Audio Tone feature, metal groups mentioned above will be
indicated by different colors: Ferrous metals by red, gold/non-ferrous
metals by yellow and non-ferrous metals by green. The cursor on
each metal group will display the frequency of the audio tone.
To adjust the Audio Tone, select the metal group of which you want
to change the tone of, by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The
cursor will turn orange. Then, press the OK button and using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons again, adjust the frequency.
Audio Tone feature is not present in the Basic and Ground Anomaly &
Cavity modes.
If the tone break points of metal groups are changed with the Tone
Break setting, the tone frequencies selected by the Audio Tone setting
will apply to the new ID ranges. Details about the Tone Break setting
are given on the next page.
Threshold
In the All Metal Mode, search is performed with a continuous humming
sound in the background, also referred to as the threshold sound. The
loudness of this hum directly impacts the detection depth of smaller
and deeper targets and it is adjusted by the Threshold setting. If the
threshold is set too high, a weak target signal may not be heard. On the
contrary, if the threshold is too low, you give up the depth advantage
this setting offers. In other words, weak signals of smaller or deeper
targets may be missed. It is recommended for average users to leave
this setting at its default value and for experienced users to adjust to
the highest level where they can still hear the weak target signals.
When threshold is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. Threshold ranges between 1-99. The factory default is set
to 26. You can adjust the threshold level using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The adjusted level will also be shown numerically inside
the cursor.
Threshold level is directly related to the Sensitivity and Stabilizer
settings. Please be sure to read the related sections of the manual
carefully.
Threshold setting works in the All Metal mode only.
Tracking
When tracking is on, the device continuously tracks the changing
ground structures and automatically reconfigures the ground balance
setting. The invisible changes in ground affect the detection depth
as well as the discrimination ability of the device so it is possible to
operate the device at higher performance using this feature under
suitable ground conditions.
When tracking is activated, the word ''Tracking'' will be displayed at
the top of the ground balance window and the ground balance value
changes will also be show in the same window.
NOTE : Tracking does not work in non-motion modes. When tracking is
active, if you switch to a non-motion mode, tracking will be deactivated
and it will automatically be active again if you switch back to a motion
mode.
For more information on tracking, please refer to the relevant sections
of the manual.
iMask
It is used to eliminate false signals caused by ground noise or hot
rocks when searching in Fast or Deep modes. It consists of 3 levels.
Its factory default value is set to 1. You can change the value using the
plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted value is shown in orange.
If there are no orange bars, it means that iMask is off.
If the device receives a lot of false signals due to highly mineralized soil
or hot rocks in Fast or Deep modes, first re-ground balance. If the false
signals continue, lower the Sensitivity and check again. In case the false
signals still exist, try increasing the Discrimination value. Regardless of
all these, if the false signals still exist, first change the Sensitivity and
Discrimination values back to their previous levels. Then, increase the
iMask level until the false signals are eliminated.
At the maximum level of iMask false signals will disappear or will be
minimized. However, in some cases, increasing the iMask will result in
loss of depth for certain metals such as copper.
NOTE : When detecting in 20kHz with the INVENIO Pro on wet or highly
mineralized ground, in order not to miss smaller high conductive metals
(silver, copper etc.) it is recommended not to increase the iMask level too
high.
NOTE : If the ground is not highly mineralized or does not contain many
hot rocks, setting the iMask to ''0'' is recommended.
Notch Filter
Notch Filter is the ability of the device to discriminate single or multiple
Target IDs by not emitting an audio response for them.
Although Notch Filter may seem similar to Discrimination at first
glance, these two settings have different functions. While the
Discrimination filters out all IDs between 0 and the set value, the
Notch Filter discriminates IDs out individually.
With the Notch Filter, you can reject a single ID or multiple IDs at the
same time. This process does not affect any IDs below or above the
selected IDs. For example, you can filter out IDs between 31-35 as well
as 50 simultaneously.
Notch Filter setting is available in Fast and Deep modes only.
How To Use The Notch Filter Setting
Notch Filter cannot be used within the Discrimination range. In other
words, if the Discrimination is set to 15, Notch Filter can only be applied
to IDs 16 or higher. If you want to notch out IDs 15 or below, first you
need to change the Discrimination value.
To use the Notch Filter, press the SETTINGS button and using the up
and down buttons, select it from the options. On the colored ID bar on
screen, the first ID that you can filter out will be displayed inside the
cursor. For example, if the Discrimination is set to 15, when you select
Notch Filter, number 16 will be displayed inside the cursor.
Let's say you want to reject IDs between 20-25 and 40. Using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons, select number 20 and press OK. The cursor will
turn orange and number 20 will be marked with a black line on the ID
bar. Then, using the plus (+) button, go to number 25 and press OK. Now,
the 20-25 interval will be marked in black on the ID bar. At the same
time, the first number of the notched out range (20) will be displayed
under the bar and the last number of the range (25) will be displayed
above the ID bar. Now, using the plus (+) button again, go to number 40
and press OK. Similarly, number 40 will be marked with a black line.
To accept back the filtered IDs, select Notch Filter from SETTINGS. The
cursor will be appear where you last left it and it will be white. Using
the plus (+) or the minus (-) button, move the cursor onto the ID you
want to accept and press OK. Along with the cursor, the black line will
turn orange and the notched out number on screen will disappear.
Iron Audio
It adjusts or turns off the volume of the low iron tone. It consists of 5
levels adjustable with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Factory default
is the maximum level. The adjusted level is indicated with orange color.
5 is the maximum level. As you lower it, the audio response volume
the device produces for ferrous metals will decrease. When it is off,
the iron audio will be silenced. In other words, the device will detect
ferrous targets, the Target ID will be displayed on the screen but the
device will not produce any audio response.
Iron Audio is active in Fast and Deep modes only.
Tone Break
In Fast and Deep modes, this setting is used to adjust the break points
of the target response tones on the Target ID range. Tone Break points
are different in these 2 modes. By using the Tone Break feature, for
each metal group (Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) you can
change the point where the low tone changes into the higher tone.
When the Tone Break setting is selected, the tone break points of the
metal groups will be shown inside the cursor on the colored ID bar. There
are 2 tone break points in the Fast mode and 1 in the Deep mode.
To change the tone break points, go to the break point you want to
change by using the right and left buttons and press OK. Then, adjust
it using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. While adjusting, the number
in the cursor will change and the cursor will move on the ID bar.
To give an example for the above explanation; let's say you are in
the Fast mode and you want to change the Tone Break points. First,
select Tone Break from SETTINGS. The ID bar and the tone break
points of the metal groups will be displayed on the screen. Using the
directional buttons, let's say you increased the ferrous metal tone
break point from 40 to 45. Then, you decreased the tone break point
of the gold/non-ferrous metal group from 66 to 55. In this case, the
device will produce a low iron tone for all metals with IDs less than 45,
a medium tone for metals with IDs 45-55 and a high tone for metals
with IDs equal to and greater than 55 (If you have also adjusted the
Audio Tones, the selected frequency will apply to the new ID ranges).
Save
INVENIO allows you to save your settings during searching. Once you
saved your settings, the device will start with the saved settings upon
next start up.
Save function saves the changes made in other modes as well,
regardless of the mode you are in when you perform the save
function. The device starts in the last mode where the save function
was performed.
Save function saves all settings except for the ground balance, tracking
and frequency shift.
provide accurate data. For this reason, you must calibrate the sensor
upon start up.
First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position. To
calibrate the sensor, place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust
the search coil angle so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it
against a fixed object such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place
to lean it against, hold it stable with your hand. Press the SETTINGS
button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''. The message ''Please place
the coil on a flat surface as shown in the figure and press ok will be
displayed on screen. Press the OK button. You will see the message ''
Calibrating the sensor, please wait.'' Once the progress bar is full, the
calibration will be completed and the device will automatically revert
to the selected mode's detection screen.
SETTINGS
5) The loudest sound indicates the center of the target. As the coil is
exiting the target, the sound starts decreasing and the gray coloring
turns to yellow.
6) Mark the position which provides the loudest sound using a tool or
your foot.
7) Repeat the above procedure by changing your direction 90°. Actions
to be performed from a couple of different directions will narrow the
target area and provide you with the most exact details of the target
location.
Pinpoint is to find the center or the exact location of a detected target.
Ground balance should be performed properly in order to ensure
precise pinpointing. It is recommended to perform ground balance again
before performing pinpoint operation on changing ground structures.
In the pinpoint mode, the signal tone increases in pitch and volume as
the search coil approaches the target. In this mode, the device does not
discriminate or give target IDs. If the device is in the vibration mode, the
speed of vibration will increase as you get closer to the center of target.
Pinpoint works in the motion modes only (All Metal, Fast and Deep).
To perform pinpoint :
1) After a target is detected, move the search coil aside where there is
no target response and pull the trigger towards you and hold it.
2) A red bar will appear on screen.
3) Keeping the trigger pulled, bring the search coil closer to the target
slowly and parallel to the ground.
4) Signal sound becomes stronger and changes in pitch while getting
closer to the target center and also the bar start filling up in gray.
Save function works in all modes except for the Basic and Ground
Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Mode Defaults
This is used to set the mode settings back to factory defaults. It
restores the factory defaults for the mode currently in use and does
not change the settings of other modes or the options of the device.
When you select Mode Defaults, the warning message ''Current mode
will be restored to factory defaults. Are you sure you want to continue?''
will appear. When OK is pressed the message ''Please wait…'' and the
progress bar will appear. When the bar is full, the device will revert back
to the detection screen automatically.
Mode Defaults function works in all modes except for the Basic and
Ground Anomaly & Cavity modes.
Calibrate the sensor
The IPTU sensor must calculate its height and angle to be able to
Allows you to access the settings while in detection, scanning and
result screens.
You can navigate between the options with the up and down buttons.
Settings appear in white when unselected. They turn orange when
selected.
Mode
When you press the SETTINGS button, mode is the first option selected.
Allows you to select the search mode which you have determined based
on targets and your search field. Select the mode using the directional
buttons. The selected mode will be framed in orange and it will be active
instantly! To exit the screen, press OK, BACK or SETTINGS.
Sensitivity
It is the depth setting of the device. It is also used to eliminate the
ambient electromagnetic signals from the surrounding environment
and noise signals transmitted from ground.
NOTE : To obtain maximum depth performance, to eliminate the noise
caused by electromagnetic interference, try shifting the frequency first.
In the INVENIO Pro, when the frequency shifting is not sufficient for
eliminating noise, you can also change the operating frequency (5kHz
/ 14kHz / 20kHz) of the device.
Sensitivity setting range is 1-99 and pre-defined for each mode. All
modes start at default settings. They can be manually modified when
necessary. Sensitivity adjustment applies to the selected mode; the
modified setting does not affect the sensitivity setting of the other
modes.
When sensitivity is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. You can adjust the sensitivity between 1-99 using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by orange
color on the bar and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
NOTE : If the ground is highly mineralized causing the device to
overload, decrease the sensitivity level until the ''Overload'' message
disappears from the screen.
NOTE : There is no sensitivity setting in the Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode.
Sensitivity in Non-Motion Modes
Sensitivity in Basic Mode :
The factory default for the sensitivity setting is optimized in this
mode. If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
During searching, if sudden changes in weather conditions, different
ground structures or environmental noise is causing negative or
positive drifts, re-ground balance before you change the sensitivity
level. If the drifts continue, pull the trigger towards you once and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts still continue
frequently, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
Sensitivity in Expert Mode :
In cases where you want to change the sensitivity setting (sudden
changes in weather conditions, different ground structures or
environmental noise) first re-ground balance. If there are many
negative or positive drifts after re-ground balancing, pull the trigger
towards you once and release it to manually retune the device. If
the drifts are still present, select ''Stabilizer'' from the settings and
increase the ''AutoReset'' level.
Despite all of the above-mentioned, if the drifts still exist, set the
AutoReset to 1, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground balance.
For detailed information on other settings, please read the relevant
sections of the manual.
If environmental and ground conditions allow, you can get more
detection depth by increasing the sensitivity setting.
Sensitivity in Motion Modes
Sensitivity in All Metal Mode :
In the All Metal mode, sensitivity setting causes an increase or decrease
in the popping sounds and false signals. Sensitivity setting is a personal
preference. However, It is important to set the sensitivity setting to the
highest level possible where no major popping sounds are heard to
avoid missing smaller and deeper targets. For example; if the noise level
is suitable for searching and is the same at sensitivity levels 40 and
70, then 70 should be preferred. Using the factory default levels will be
a good starting point until you get familiar and experienced with the
device.
Sensitivity in fast and Deep Modes :
Since the threshold setting is not available in the discrimination modes,
you can increase the depth of the device or ensure noise-free operation
on different grounds only by using the sensitivity setting.
In order to adjust the sensitivity in Fast and Deep modes, first ground
balance while the sensitivity is at its default setting. After ground
balance is completed, hold the search coil stationary or swing over the
ground at search height. Reduce the sensitivity if the device receives
noise. If not (ensure that the Discrimination is also at its default settings
when checking this), increase the sensitivity gradually until there is no
popping sound. If the device starts to receive noise during searching,
reduce the sensitivity gradually.
NOTE : Because the Deep mode offers maximum depth, it is a bit noisier
than the other modes. However, due to the design characteristics of this
mode, the noise will be more in the air versus in the ground. Take this
fact into consideration when adjusting the sensitivity level.
Subthreshold
This setting is intended for use by more experienced users; hence it is
present in the Expert mode only.
This setting enables you to see the signals on screen which fall below
the threshold (falses, ground changes and metal) ; hence normally not
audible.
The device sets the threshold and subthreshold levels automatically
according to the sensitivity level. As the sensitivity increases, threshold
level decreases. In other words, the subthreshold area gets narrower.
Similarly, as the sensitivity decreases, the threshold level increases
and the subthreshold area gets wider. In summary, the Subthreshold
setting enables you to see the signals which fall in this area and which
are normally not audible or visible.
Subthreshold setting consists of 10 levels adjustable with the plus (+)
and minus (-) buttons. 0 is the factory default. As the subthreshold
level is increased, the inaudible signals will be shown in gray color.
The device will not discriminate signals that fall under the threshold level.
TIP : If the signal detected with the subthreshold setting is large and
you can increase the sensitivity level, you can take the signal over
the threshold level and make it audible by increasing the sensitivity
for an instant. This way you can check the signal and see what kind
of a target it is.
Audio Boost
Boosts the sound of weak signals received from small or deep targets
making it easier for you to detect those uncertain targets. It is active
in the All Metal and Expert modes. It is recommended that audio boost
should be used on a temporary or as-needed basis because it will not
only boost the target signal audio but it will also boost the volume of
ground noise and false signals along with the threshold hum.
Audio Boost consists of 5 levels. As factory defaults, the Audio Boost
level is set to 3 in the All Metal mode and 5 in the Expert mode. To
increase the Audio Boost level, use the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons.
Discrimination
Discrimination is the ability of the device to ignore all metals below a
certain Target ID. In the discrimination process, the filtered ID range
is shown on the color ID scale at the top of the screen with black
color. For example, if you set the Discrimination to 30, 0-30 on the ID
scale will be shown in black and the device will not produce an audio
response for any metals with IDs between 0-30.
Discrimination cannot be used in Basic and Ground Anomaly & Cavity
modes. The factory default for discrimination is 0 for Expert and All
Metal and 10 for others.
When discrimination is selected, the colored adjustment bar with a
cursor showing the discrimination level, is displayed on screen. You
can adjust the discrimination level using the plus (+) and minus (-)
buttons. The adjusted level will be indicated by black color on the bar
and it will also be shown numerically inside the cursor.
In order to change the discrimination value, press the SETTING button
and choose Discrimination. Decrease or increase the value using the
plus (+) or minus (-) buttons. Please remember that certain targets,
other than the ones you want to ignore, may also be missed or their
signals may become weaker when using the discrimination setting.
In the case of receiving multiple IDs for the same target - let's say 35
and 55 - due to the orientation of the target or the composition of the
metal itself, if you set the discrimination to 40, because 35 will fall in the
filtered range, the signal strength as well as the depth may diminish.
NOTE : Discrimination setting works inversely proportional to depth up
to level 49 in Fast and Deep modes. In other words, as the discrimination
is increased, stability will increase but depth will be reduced and vice
versa. Above 49 though, both depth and noise will increase.
Stabilizer
This setting is present in the Expert mode and All Metal mode but it
has different functions in these modes :
Stabilizer setting in Expert mode :
This feature has 2 sub-settings: AutoReset and Stabilizer. These 2
settings are shown on the right and left in the same window. Stabilizer
consists of 5 levels shown in beige, AutoReset consists of 3 colors
shown in gray. The adjusted level of both settings are shown in orange.
If no orange bar is present, it means that both settings are off.
AutoReset and Stabilizer cannot be used simultaneously. In other words,
when one is active, the other one will be off and cannot be used.
AutoReset is active in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor only.
Stabilizer, on the other hand, can be used in both detection screens.
These settings are used to eliminate the drifts caused by ground and
temperature changes. Drifts may happen in the positive or negative
direction. During negative drifts, the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom of
the screen will up to the left, in the drift direction. Because positive
drifts have the same effect as metal, these will make the bar fill up to
the right, in the metal direction.
To eliminate these drifts, first pull the trigger once towards you and
release it to manually retune the device. If the drifts are substantial
and retuning does not improve the situation, please follow the steps
below :
If you are detecting with the IPTU sensor, increase the AutoReset
setting gradually until the drifts are eliminated. At level 3, the device
may miss weak signals. Therefore, if you suspect the presence of
metal in a spot, decrease the AutoReset level to scan over the spot
again.
If the drifts continue, you can increase the Stabilizer setting to 5 to
eliminate the drifts. As the Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect
weaker signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you
hold the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
If you are detecting without the IPTU sensor, you can eliminate the
drifts by increasing the Stabilizer setting only as the AutoReset is
not available in this screen. Therefore, you can set the Stabilizer to
maximum levels to get rid of the drifts but keep in mind that as the
Stabilizer is increased, the device may detect weaker signals but
will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold the coil
stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
IMPORTANT! You can increase the Stabilizer setting only in the
detection screen. Once you go to scan screen, the device will set the
Stabilizer setting to 1. AutoReset, on the other hand, will stay at the
last adjusted level.
IMPORTANT! When switching from detection screen with the IPTU
sensor to detection screen without the IPTU sensor, do not forget to
readjust the Stabilizer setting!
NOTE : If environmental and ground changes do not cause any drifts,
we recommend that you turn the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings
off in detection screens with and without the sensor respectively.
Stabilizer in All Metal Mode :
For the All Metal mode to perform accurately, a stable threshold sound
is necessary. You cannot search in the All Metal mode without ground
balancing. Changes that occur in the soil structure and mineralization
levels after ground balancing, may cause a rise or fall in the background
hum and disrupt the threshold's stability which will result in false
signals and thus missing signals of small metals. Stabilizer adjusts the
speed that the device recovers its threshold hum and eliminates the
negative effects of mineralized soils. Increasing the Stabilizer level in
high mineralization will enable a more stable operation by avoiding false
signals. This, however, may cause some loss in depth and it is normal.
NOTE : In high mineralization, if you receive too many false signals
without disruption in the threshold hum, lower the sensitivity first
before increasing the Stabilizer. If the false signals continue, set the
sensitivity back to its original value and increase the Stabilizer.
If the mineralization is low, you can decrease the Stabilizer level and
sweep the coil more slowly for a deeper detection.
Stabilizer consists of 10 levels. The device will start at level 6. It is
recommended that Stabilizer should be increased in high-mineralization
and decreased in low mineralization.
Audio Tone
Allows you to change the target audio response tones and the
threshold sound according to your preference. For each metal group
(Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) the frequency can be
adjusted between 150 Hz (15) and 700 Hz (70).
In the Audio Tone feature, metal groups mentioned above will be
indicated by different colors: Ferrous metals by red, gold/non-ferrous
metals by yellow and non-ferrous metals by green. The cursor on
each metal group will display the frequency of the audio tone.
To adjust the Audio Tone, select the metal group of which you want
to change the tone of, by using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The
cursor will turn orange. Then, press the OK button and using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons again, adjust the frequency.
Audio Tone feature is not present in the Basic and Ground Anomaly &
Cavity modes.
If the tone break points of metal groups are changed with the Tone
Break setting, the tone frequencies selected by the Audio Tone setting
will apply to the new ID ranges. Details about the Tone Break setting
are given on the next page.
Threshold
In the All Metal Mode, search is performed with a continuous humming
sound in the background, also referred to as the threshold sound. The
loudness of this hum directly impacts the detection depth of smaller
and deeper targets and it is adjusted by the Threshold setting. If the
threshold is set too high, a weak target signal may not be heard. On the
contrary, if the threshold is too low, you give up the depth advantage
this setting offers. In other words, weak signals of smaller or deeper
targets may be missed. It is recommended for average users to leave
this setting at its default value and for experienced users to adjust to
the highest level where they can still hear the weak target signals.
When threshold is selected, the colored adjustment bar is displayed
on screen. Threshold ranges between 1-99. The factory default is set
to 26. You can adjust the threshold level using the plus (+) and minus
(-) buttons. The adjusted level will also be shown numerically inside
the cursor.
Threshold level is directly related to the Sensitivity and Stabilizer
settings. Please be sure to read the related sections of the manual
carefully.
Threshold setting works in the All Metal mode only.
Tracking
When tracking is on, the device continuously tracks the changing
ground structures and automatically reconfigures the ground balance
setting. The invisible changes in ground affect the detection depth
as well as the discrimination ability of the device so it is possible to
operate the device at higher performance using this feature under
suitable ground conditions.
When tracking is activated, the word ''Tracking'' will be displayed at
the top of the ground balance window and the ground balance value
changes will also be show in the same window.
NOTE : Tracking does not work in non-motion modes. When tracking is
active, if you switch to a non-motion mode, tracking will be deactivated
and it will automatically be active again if you switch back to a motion
mode.
For more information on tracking, please refer to the relevant sections
of the manual.
iMask
It is used to eliminate false signals caused by ground noise or hot
rocks when searching in Fast or Deep modes. It consists of 3 levels.
Its factory default value is set to 1. You can change the value using the
plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. The adjusted value is shown in orange.
If there are no orange bars, it means that iMask is off.
If the device receives a lot of false signals due to highly mineralized soil
or hot rocks in Fast or Deep modes, first re-ground balance. If the false
signals continue, lower the Sensitivity and check again. In case the false
signals still exist, try increasing the Discrimination value. Regardless of
all these, if the false signals still exist, first change the Sensitivity and
Discrimination values back to their previous levels. Then, increase the
iMask level until the false signals are eliminated.
At the maximum level of iMask false signals will disappear or will be
minimized. However, in some cases, increasing the iMask will result in
loss of depth for certain metals such as copper.
NOTE : When detecting in 20kHz with the INVENIO Pro on wet or highly
mineralized ground, in order not to miss smaller high conductive metals
(silver, copper etc.) it is recommended not to increase the iMask level too
high.
NOTE : If the ground is not highly mineralized or does not contain many
hot rocks, setting the iMask to ''0'' is recommended.
Notch Filter
Notch Filter is the ability of the device to discriminate single or multiple
Target IDs by not emitting an audio response for them.
Although Notch Filter may seem similar to Discrimination at first
glance, these two settings have different functions. While the
Discrimination filters out all IDs between 0 and the set value, the
Notch Filter discriminates IDs out individually.
With the Notch Filter, you can reject a single ID or multiple IDs at the
same time. This process does not affect any IDs below or above the
selected IDs. For example, you can filter out IDs between 31-35 as well
as 50 simultaneously.
Notch Filter setting is available in Fast and Deep modes only.
How To Use The Notch Filter Setting
Notch Filter cannot be used within the Discrimination range. In other
words, if the Discrimination is set to 15, Notch Filter can only be applied
to IDs 16 or higher. If you want to notch out IDs 15 or below, first you
need to change the Discrimination value.
To use the Notch Filter, press the SETTINGS button and using the up
and down buttons, select it from the options. On the colored ID bar on
screen, the first ID that you can filter out will be displayed inside the
cursor. For example, if the Discrimination is set to 15, when you select
Notch Filter, number 16 will be displayed inside the cursor.
Let's say you want to reject IDs between 20-25 and 40. Using the plus
(+) and minus (-) buttons, select number 20 and press OK. The cursor will
turn orange and number 20 will be marked with a black line on the ID
bar. Then, using the plus (+) button, go to number 25 and press OK. Now,
the 20-25 interval will be marked in black on the ID bar. At the same
time, the first number of the notched out range (20) will be displayed
under the bar and the last number of the range (25) will be displayed
above the ID bar. Now, using the plus (+) button again, go to number 40
and press OK. Similarly, number 40 will be marked with a black line.
To accept back the filtered IDs, select Notch Filter from SETTINGS. The
cursor will be appear where you last left it and it will be white. Using
the plus (+) or the minus (-) button, move the cursor onto the ID you
want to accept and press OK. Along with the cursor, the black line will
turn orange and the notched out number on screen will disappear.
Iron Audio
It adjusts or turns off the volume of the low iron tone. It consists of 5
levels adjustable with the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. Factory default
is the maximum level. The adjusted level is indicated with orange color.
5 is the maximum level. As you lower it, the audio response volume
the device produces for ferrous metals will decrease. When it is off,
the iron audio will be silenced. In other words, the device will detect
ferrous targets, the Target ID will be displayed on the screen but the
device will not produce any audio response.
Iron Audio is active in Fast and Deep modes only.
Tone Break
In Fast and Deep modes, this setting is used to adjust the break points
of the target response tones on the Target ID range. Tone Break points
are different in these 2 modes. By using the Tone Break feature, for
each metal group (Ferrous, Gold/Non-Ferrous, Non-Ferrous) you can
change the point where the low tone changes into the higher tone.
When the Tone Break setting is selected, the tone break points of the
metal groups will be shown inside the cursor on the colored ID bar. There
are 2 tone break points in the Fast mode and 1 in the Deep mode.
To change the tone break points, go to the break point you want to
change by using the right and left buttons and press OK. Then, adjust
it using the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. While adjusting, the number
in the cursor will change and the cursor will move on the ID bar.
To give an example for the above explanation; let's say you are in
the Fast mode and you want to change the Tone Break points. First,
select Tone Break from SETTINGS. The ID bar and the tone break
points of the metal groups will be displayed on the screen. Using the
directional buttons, let's say you increased the ferrous metal tone
break point from 40 to 45. Then, you decreased the tone break point
of the gold/non-ferrous metal group from 66 to 55. In this case, the
device will produce a low iron tone for all metals with IDs less than 45,
a medium tone for metals with IDs 45-55 and a high tone for metals
with IDs equal to and greater than 55 (If you have also adjusted the
Audio Tones, the selected frequency will apply to the new ID ranges).
Save
INVENIO allows you to save your settings during searching. Once you
saved your settings, the device will start with the saved settings upon
next start up.
Save function saves the changes made in other modes as well,
regardless of the mode you are in when you perform the save
function. The device starts in the last mode where the save function
was performed.
Save function saves all settings except for the ground balance, tracking
and frequency shift.
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provide accurate data. For this reason, you must calibrate the sensor
upon start up.
First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position. To
calibrate the sensor, place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust
the search coil angle so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it
against a fixed object such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place
to lean it against, hold it stable with your hand. Press the SETTINGS
button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''. The message ''Please place
the coil on a flat surface as shown in the figure and press ok will be
displayed on screen. Press the OK button. You will see the message ''
Calibrating the sensor, please wait.'' Once the progress bar is full, the
calibration will be completed and the device will automatically revert
to the selected mode's detection screen.
SETTINGS
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DETECTION SCREENS
HEDEF ID
measurement plays an important role for the device to eliminate the
false signals produced by these rocks.
Magnetic Mineralization Indicator will be displayed on screen in all
modes except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. You can remove
it by pressing the INFO button. It will come back on screen when you
press the INFO button again.
(3) Ground Balance Window
The ground balance window is divided into 2 parts: The top part shows
the instant ground balance value changes while searching and the
bottom part shows the adjusted ground balance value.
Ground Balance window will be displayed on screen in all modes except
for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. You can remove it by pressing
the INFO button. It will come back on screen when you press the INFO
button again.
To learn how to ground balance the INVENIO, please read the section
titled ''Ground Balance''.
(4) Height Indicator
Shows the height of the search coil on the bar, in centimeters or inches.
The ideal search height for the type of search coil attached, is indicated
with green color. If you hold the search coil at a different height than
the recommended one, this will be indicated by red color on the bar.
(5) Depth Indicator
Shows the depth of the detected target, in centimeters or inches.
It ranges between 0 to 150+ (0-60+ in inches). In other words, for
depths greater than 150cms (60'')., it will show 150+ (60+ in inches).
Upon target detection, the bar will rise and the target depth will be
indicated numerically. Depth reading may vary based on target size
and orientation, metal type and ground conditions.
IMPORTANT! To see the target depth instantly in non-motion modes,
you need to swing the search coil more slowly.
(6) Drift - Metal bar
This bar is present only in the Basic and Expert modes.
All signals obtained by the device, as well as drifts, while searching, are
shown on this bar.
Changes in the ground and temperature, as well as environmental noise,
may lead to negative and positive drifts. During negative drifts, the bar
will fill up in the DRIFT direction, in proportion to the strength of the
drift.
When the device detects a metal or a positive hot rock or if a positive
drift occurs, the bar this time will fill up in the METAL direction, again
in proportion to the strength of the signal or the drift.
(7) Zoom
It is used to magnify or reduce target signal graphs. By using this
feature, you can magnify smaller signal graphs and reduce the larger
ones to better examine them.
If you wish, you can change the zoom scale with the up and down
buttons.
(8) 3D Detection Ground
During searching you can observe the following on the 3D detection
ground :
* All movements of the search coil - left, right, up and down,
* The total scanned area,
INVENIO has 2 detection screens: One with, and one without the
IPTU sensor. The screen with the sensor, will only function fully, when
the IPTU sensor is attached to the device, and it is turned on. If the
detection screen with the sensor is used while the sensor is not
turned on, the device will detect targets and provide their IDs, however
the advanced features (explained further in the manual) will not work.
The detection screen without the IPTU sensor on the other hand, can
always be used, regardless of whether the sensor is attached or not.
All modes, except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity, will work in
both screens. The Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode will work in the
detection screen with the sensor only. Detection screen selection
does not have direct effect on the operation of the modes. The main
difference between the 2 screens is as follows: When searching in the
detection screen without the IPTU sensor, the device detects targets
and displays their IDs only. On the other hand, while searching in the
detection screen with the IPTU sensor, apart from the IDs, the device
also provides the instant depth, shape and 3D graphs of detected
targets.
DETECTION SCREEN WITH IPTU SENSOR
(1) Target ID Scale
Ranging from 0 to 99, this scale indicates which metal group the ID of
the detected target falls in. Each metal group is indicated by a different
color. For example, negative hot rocks and soil are shown by white
and brown colors, ferrous metals, such as iron, by red, and gold and
non-ferrous metals are indicated by yellow and green colors. When a
target is detected, the cursor will point to the target ID on the scale.
The IDs filtered by Discrimination and Notch Filter settings are shown
in black color on this scale. For more information please read the
sections about Target ID and Notch Filter.
(2) Magnetic Mineralization Indicator
Magnetic Mineralization Indicator ranges from 0 to 99. Upon start up,
the indicator will be empty and 0 will be displayed inside. Based on
the level of magnetic mineralization, this chart will fill up yellow and
the mineralization level will also be indicated numerically inside the
chart.
This measurement can be summarized as the level of magnetic
property and intensity of the ground. Simply, if you are working in an
area which contains intense and magnetized minerals, the level will
be high. If you are working on a less intense ground, the level will be
low.
This measurement is important from two aspects. First, on grounds
with high magnetic mineralization, search depth is low and users
should be aware of this fact. Second, magnetic mineralization is a
property which is particularly seen with mineralized rocks and this
* The length and width of the scanned area by zooming in and out on
ground image,
* The 3D graphs of all target signals with target separation according
to metal groups.
In addition, this advanced detection ground allows you to track back
your scan within a certain period of time and see the detected targets.
DETECTION SCREEN WITHOUT IPTU SENSOR
The functions of the target ID scale, the magnetic mineralization
indicator, the ground balance window, and the Drift-Metal bar are
the same as those in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor. For
this reason, these are not explained again in this section. If you wish,
please read the section above titled ''Detection Screen with IPTU
Sensor''.
(1) Target ID Indicator
Upon target detection, the ID will be displayed here. It ranges from 00
to 99 and gives an idea to the user about what the target may be.
For more details on target ID, please read the relevant section of the
manual.
(2) Target Detection Screen
While searching, the signals, as well as the signal strengths of metals,
positive rocks, and positive drifts can be observed in this section.
The target signals are defined by different colors just like in the color
ID scale. Ferrous metals are shown in red, and non-ferrous metals are
with yellow and green colors. The signals of target IDs discriminated
out by Discrimination and Notch Filter settings are indicated with gray
color.
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The threshold in this mode is internal and cannot be adjusted by the
user. Changes in the ground and temperature may lead to drifts in the
threshold. Threshold drifts will be reflected in the bar at the bottom
either in the negative way (in the DRIFT direction) or the positive way
(in the METAL direction). The device emits an audible response in the
positive drifts and shows the target signal. To differentiate between a
positive drift and a metal signal, pay attention to the tone as well as
the signal graph. If the audio response as well as the signal graph are
stretching out uninterruptedly, the chances that the signal is a positive
drift, are high.
During negative drifts, on the other hand, the bar will fill up in the
DRIFT direction but the device will not emit any sounds. To eliminate
drifts, pull the trigger towards you once and release it to manually
retune the device. Retuning periodically while searching in this mode
is recommended.
In the Basic mode, if the drifts are substantial and retuning does not
improve the situation, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground
balance. If the drifts continue, switch to Expert or one of the other
modes to continue your search.
Expert
This mode is designed for more experienced users. Although it works
the same as the Basic mode in principle, its advanced settings allow
for a deeper and more stable search on all kinds of terrains.
In Expert mode, too, the device will generate the same audio tone for all
targets and it will display the target ID on screen. At the same time, the
target ID will be shown on the color ID scale at the top with the cursor.
In Expert mode, the target ID range is 00-99. 00-40 are ferrous metals
and 41-99 are gold/non-ferrous metals. In this mode, you can use the
Discrimination setting and discriminate out all IDs between 0 and the
set Discrimination value and search while ignoring these targets.
The threshold in this mode is internal and cannot be adjusted by the
user. Changes in the ground and temperature may lead to drifts in the
threshold. Threshold drifts will be reflected in the bar at the bottom
either in the negative way (in the DRIFT direction) or the positive way
(in the METAL direction). The device emits an audible response in the
positive drifts and shows the target signal. To differentiate between a
positive drift and a metal signal, pay attention to the tone as well as
the signal graph. If the audio response as well as the signal graph are
stretching out uninterruptedly, the chances that the signal is a positive
drift, are high.
During negative drifts, on the other hand, the bar will fill up in the
DRIFT direction but the device will not emit any sounds. To eliminate
drifts, pull the trigger towards you once and release it to manually
retune the device. Retuning periodically while searching in this mode
is recommended.
In the Expert mode, if the drifts are substantial and retuning does not
improve the situation, please read the section about the Stabilizer
setting in the manual.
Ground Anomaly & Cavity
This mode is designed to detect the changes and anomalies in the
ground, as well as underground cavities, such as rooms, tunnels, and
cellars. The results obtained in this mode are directly associated
with the operator's experience level with metal detectors. Evaluating
and interpreting the signals in this mode requires relatively more
practice to other modes. The device can also detect metals in this
mode. However, it is recommended that this mode should not be used
for general metal detection but only in places where you suspect the
presence of a cavity.
This mode works with the detection screen with IPTU sensor only,
and it is a silent mode. In other words, the device does not generate
an audio response upon detection of an anomaly or a cavity.
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measurement plays an important role for the device to eliminate the
false signals produced by these rocks.
Magnetic Mineralization Indicator will be displayed on screen in all
modes except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. You can remove
it by pressing the INFO button. It will come back on screen when you
press the INFO button again.
(3) Ground Balance Window
The ground balance window is divided into 2 parts: The top part shows
the instant ground balance value changes while searching and the
bottom part shows the adjusted ground balance value.
Ground Balance window will be displayed on screen in all modes except
for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. You can remove it by pressing
the INFO button. It will come back on screen when you press the INFO
button again.
To learn how to ground balance the INVENIO, please read the section
titled ''Ground Balance''.
(4) Height Indicator
Shows the height of the search coil on the bar, in centimeters or inches.
The ideal search height for the type of search coil attached, is indicated
with green color. If you hold the search coil at a different height than
the recommended one, this will be indicated by red color on the bar.
(5) Depth Indicator
Shows the depth of the detected target, in centimeters or inches.
It ranges between 0 to 150+ (0-60+ in inches). In other words, for
depths greater than 150cms (60'')., it will show 150+ (60+ in inches).
Upon target detection, the bar will rise and the target depth will be
indicated numerically. Depth reading may vary based on target size
and orientation, metal type and ground conditions.
IMPORTANT! To see the target depth instantly in non-motion modes,
you need to swing the search coil more slowly.
(6) Drift - Metal bar
This bar is present only in the Basic and Expert modes.
All signals obtained by the device, as well as drifts, while searching, are
shown on this bar.
Changes in the ground and temperature, as well as environmental noise,
may lead to negative and positive drifts. During negative drifts, the bar
will fill up in the DRIFT direction, in proportion to the strength of the
drift.
When the device detects a metal or a positive hot rock or if a positive
drift occurs, the bar this time will fill up in the METAL direction, again
in proportion to the strength of the signal or the drift.
(7) Zoom
It is used to magnify or reduce target signal graphs. By using this
feature, you can magnify smaller signal graphs and reduce the larger
ones to better examine them.
If you wish, you can change the zoom scale with the up and down
buttons.
(8) 3D Detection Ground
During searching you can observe the following on the 3D detection
ground :
* All movements of the search coil - left, right, up and down,
* The total scanned area,
INVENIO has 2 detection screens: One with, and one without the
IPTU sensor. The screen with the sensor, will only function fully, when
the IPTU sensor is attached to the device, and it is turned on. If the
detection screen with the sensor is used while the sensor is not
turned on, the device will detect targets and provide their IDs, however
the advanced features (explained further in the manual) will not work.
The detection screen without the IPTU sensor on the other hand, can
always be used, regardless of whether the sensor is attached or not.
All modes, except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity, will work in
both screens. The Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode will work in the
detection screen with the sensor only. Detection screen selection
does not have direct effect on the operation of the modes. The main
difference between the 2 screens is as follows: When searching in the
detection screen without the IPTU sensor, the device detects targets
and displays their IDs only. On the other hand, while searching in the
detection screen with the IPTU sensor, apart from the IDs, the device
also provides the instant depth, shape and 3D graphs of detected
targets.
DETECTION SCREEN WITH IPTU SENSOR
(1) Target ID Scale
Ranging from 0 to 99, this scale indicates which metal group the ID of
the detected target falls in. Each metal group is indicated by a different
color. For example, negative hot rocks and soil are shown by white
and brown colors, ferrous metals, such as iron, by red, and gold and
non-ferrous metals are indicated by yellow and green colors. When a
target is detected, the cursor will point to the target ID on the scale.
The IDs filtered by Discrimination and Notch Filter settings are shown
in black color on this scale. For more information please read the
sections about Target ID and Notch Filter.
(2) Magnetic Mineralization Indicator
Magnetic Mineralization Indicator ranges from 0 to 99. Upon start up,
the indicator will be empty and 0 will be displayed inside. Based on
the level of magnetic mineralization, this chart will fill up yellow and
the mineralization level will also be indicated numerically inside the
chart.
This measurement can be summarized as the level of magnetic
property and intensity of the ground. Simply, if you are working in an
area which contains intense and magnetized minerals, the level will
be high. If you are working on a less intense ground, the level will be
low.
This measurement is important from two aspects. First, on grounds
with high magnetic mineralization, search depth is low and users
should be aware of this fact. Second, magnetic mineralization is a
property which is particularly seen with mineralized rocks and this
* The length and width of the scanned area by zooming in and out on
ground image,
* The 3D graphs of all target signals with target separation according
to metal groups.
In addition, this advanced detection ground allows you to track back
your scan within a certain period of time and see the detected targets.
DETECTION SCREEN WITHOUT IPTU SENSOR
The functions of the target ID scale, the magnetic mineralization
indicator, the ground balance window, and the Drift-Metal bar are
the same as those in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor. For
this reason, these are not explained again in this section. If you wish,
please read the section above titled ''Detection Screen with IPTU
Sensor''.
(1) Target ID Indicator
Upon target detection, the ID will be displayed here. It ranges from 00
to 99 and gives an idea to the user about what the target may be.
For more details on target ID, please read the relevant section of the
manual.
(2) Target Detection Screen
While searching, the signals, as well as the signal strengths of metals,
positive rocks, and positive drifts can be observed in this section.
The target signals are defined by different colors just like in the color
ID scale. Ferrous metals are shown in red, and non-ferrous metals are
with yellow and green colors. The signals of target IDs discriminated
out by Discrimination and Notch Filter settings are indicated with gray
color.
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INVENIO has 6 search modes, designed for different terrains and
targets. 3 of these modes are static (Basic, Expert and Ground Anomaly
& Cavity) and 3 are dynamic (All Metal, Fast and Deep) modes.
Static modes are non-motion modes. In other words, the device will
generate an audio response when you hold the coil stationary without
swinging over the target. The audio response increases in volume as
the coil approaches the target. These modes are recommended for
larger and deeper metals.
Dynamic modes, on the other hand, are motion modes. You must
sweep the search coil from side-to-side to detect metal. If the search
coil does not move, the device will not provide any audio responses
even if the coil is over a metal target. These modes are used to detect
smaller targets such as coins.
The device will start in Basic mode upon initial start up. To change the
search mode, press the SETTINGS button and select MODE. You can
navigate between the modes using the right and left buttons and select
the one you wish.
All modes, except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity, will work in both
screens. The Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode will work in the detection
screen with the sensor only. Detection screen selection does not have
direct effect on the operation of the modes. The main difference between
the 2 screens is as follows: When searching in the detection screen
without the IPTU sensor, the device detects targets and displays their
IDs only. On the other hand, while searching in the detection screen with
the IPTU sensor, apart from the IDs, the device also provides the instant
depth, shape and 3D graphs of detected targets.
Non-Motion Modes
IMPORTANT! For a more stable operation, try keeping the coil
consistently at the same height above the ground where you retuned
the detector.
IMPORTANT! If you retune the detector over metal, the drift will be in
the negative side (in the DRIFT direction on the Drift-Metal bar at the
bottom of the screen) and the device will no longer detect the target
until the detector is retuned. In addition, the depth of the detector will
also decrease.
IMPORTANT! In non-motion modes, ground balancing is very important
for a deeper and more stable detection. It is recommended that you
should follow the ground balance window and re-ground balance your
device based on instant ground balance changes.
Basic
This mode is designed for beginners. It does not require much
adjustment and can be used by adjusting the sensitivity setting only.
In Basic mode, the target ID range is 00-99. 00-40 are ferrous metals
and 41-99 are non-ferrous metals. In this mode, ferrous metals with ID
numbers between 0 and 40 are discriminated out by factory default.
Upon target detection in Basic mode, the bar at the bottom of the
screen will fill up to the right, in the METAL direction in proportion to
the strength of the signal.
In Basic mode, the device will generate the same audio tone for all
targets but it will display the target ID on screen. At the same time,
the target ID will be shown on the color ID scale at the top with the
cursor.
SEARCH MODES
For more details, please read ''Searching in Ground Anomaly & Cavity
Mode''.
Motion Modes
All Metal
Different than the Fast and Deep modes, this mode features a
threshold tone which is continuously heard in the background.
All Metal mode is used in 2 different ways in the INVENIO: 1) with the
Discrimination setting disabled at 0 2) with Discrimination enabled
(non-zero). When the device is first turned on, Discrimination setting
will be off. When the Discrimination is set at 0, the device does not
discriminate targets and detects all targets (metals, mineralized rocks
etc.). ID of the detected target is shown on the display (except for
negative hot rocks) and the same audio tone is provided for all targets.
The audio tone increases in pitch as the coil approaches the target.
When using the Discrimination setting in this mode, the device will emit
a low ferrous tone for all targets below the adjusted Discrimination
setting level, and a higher tone for all targets above the Discrimination
setting which changes in pitch as the coil approaches the target. Let's
say you set the Discrimination to 20. The device will generate a low
iron tone for all metals with 0-20 ID and a higher tone for all targets
with 21-99 ID. Upon target detection, the threshold will momentarily go
silent and only the target audio response will be heard. The duration of
the threshold's silence is directly related to the level of the Stabilizer.
Sensitivity, Threshold and Stabilizer settings in this mode are optimized
to provide the best performance on different terrains. You can modify
these settings based on ground conditions.
We recommend using the All Metal mode when discrimination is not
important and not using it in heavy trash areas.
Fast Mode
This is the 3-tone discrimination mode designed for coin hunting
especially in trashy sites such as parks. In this mode, the device
produces a low tone for ferrous targets with 0-40 IDs, a medium tone
for gold and non-ferrous metals with IDs 41-66 and a high tone for
non-ferrous metals with IDs 67-99 such as silver, brass and copper.
By using the Tone Break feature, you can adjust the break points of
the target response tones on the Target ID range.
In this mode, you can use the Discrimination setting to ignore unwanted
targets. The Discrimination default value is set to 10. We recommend
you to change this value according to the type of targets you are
searching for.
Deep Mode
Recommended especially for relic hunting. Due to its depth, this mode
is a bit noisier than the other modes. However, due to the design
characteristics of this mode, the noise will be more in the air versus
in the ground. Take this fact into consideration when adjusting the
sensitivity level.
In this mode, the device produces a low tone for ferrous targets with
IDs between 0-40. For targets with IDs 41-99, it produces a higher
tone which increases in pitch as the coil approaches the target. By
using the Tone Break feature, you can adjust the break points of the
target response tones on the Target ID range.
In this mode, too, you can use the Discrimination setting to ignore
unwanted targets. The Discrimination default value is set to 10. We
recommend you to change this value according to the type of targets
you are searching for.
IMPORTANT! You cannot get result screens, meaning 3D graphs, in
motion modes.
DETECTION SCREENS
The threshold in this mode is internal and cannot be adjusted by the
user. Changes in the ground and temperature may lead to drifts in the
threshold. Threshold drifts will be reflected in the bar at the bottom
either in the negative way (in the DRIFT direction) or the positive way
(in the METAL direction). The device emits an audible response in the
positive drifts and shows the target signal. To differentiate between a
positive drift and a metal signal, pay attention to the tone as well as
the signal graph. If the audio response as well as the signal graph are
stretching out uninterruptedly, the chances that the signal is a positive
drift, are high.
During negative drifts, on the other hand, the bar will fill up in the
DRIFT direction but the device will not emit any sounds. To eliminate
drifts, pull the trigger towards you once and release it to manually
retune the device. Retuning periodically while searching in this mode
is recommended.
In the Basic mode, if the drifts are substantial and retuning does not
improve the situation, drop the sensitivity gradually and re-ground
balance. If the drifts continue, switch to Expert or one of the other
modes to continue your search.
Expert
This mode is designed for more experienced users. Although it works
the same as the Basic mode in principle, its advanced settings allow
for a deeper and more stable search on all kinds of terrains.
In Expert mode, too, the device will generate the same audio tone for all
targets and it will display the target ID on screen. At the same time, the
target ID will be shown on the color ID scale at the top with the cursor.
In Expert mode, the target ID range is 00-99. 00-40 are ferrous metals
and 41-99 are gold/non-ferrous metals. In this mode, you can use the
Discrimination setting and discriminate out all IDs between 0 and the
set Discrimination value and search while ignoring these targets.
The threshold in this mode is internal and cannot be adjusted by the
user. Changes in the ground and temperature may lead to drifts in the
threshold. Threshold drifts will be reflected in the bar at the bottom
either in the negative way (in the DRIFT direction) or the positive way
(in the METAL direction). The device emits an audible response in the
positive drifts and shows the target signal. To differentiate between a
positive drift and a metal signal, pay attention to the tone as well as
the signal graph. If the audio response as well as the signal graph are
stretching out uninterruptedly, the chances that the signal is a positive
drift, are high.
During negative drifts, on the other hand, the bar will fill up in the
DRIFT direction but the device will not emit any sounds. To eliminate
drifts, pull the trigger towards you once and release it to manually
retune the device. Retuning periodically while searching in this mode
is recommended.
In the Expert mode, if the drifts are substantial and retuning does not
improve the situation, please read the section about the Stabilizer
setting in the manual.
Ground Anomaly & Cavity
This mode is designed to detect the changes and anomalies in the
ground, as well as underground cavities, such as rooms, tunnels, and
cellars. The results obtained in this mode are directly associated
with the operator's experience level with metal detectors. Evaluating
and interpreting the signals in this mode requires relatively more
practice to other modes. The device can also detect metals in this
mode. However, it is recommended that this mode should not be used
for general metal detection but only in places where you suspect the
presence of a cavity.
This mode works with the detection screen with IPTU sensor only,
and it is a silent mode. In other words, the device does not generate
an audio response upon detection of an anomaly or a cavity.
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SEARCH MODES
INVENIO has 6 search modes, designed for different terrains and
targets. 3 of these modes are static (Basic, Expert and Ground Anomaly
& Cavity) and 3 are dynamic (All Metal, Fast and Deep) modes.
Static modes are non-motion modes. In other words, the device will
generate an audio response when you hold the coil stationary without
swinging over the target. The audio response increases in volume as
the coil approaches the target. These modes are recommended for
larger and deeper metals.
Dynamic modes, on the other hand, are motion modes. You must
sweep the search coil from side-to-side to detect metal. If the search
coil does not move, the device will not provide any audio responses
even if the coil is over a metal target. These modes are used to detect
smaller targets such as coins.
The device will start in Basic mode upon initial start up. To change the
search mode, press the SETTINGS button and select MODE. You can
navigate between the modes using the right and left buttons and select
the one you wish.
All modes, except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity, will work in both
screens. The Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode will work in the detection
screen with the sensor only. Detection screen selection does not have
direct effect on the operation of the modes. The main difference between
the 2 screens is as follows: When searching in the detection screen
without the IPTU sensor, the device detects targets and displays their
IDs only. On the other hand, while searching in the detection screen with
the IPTU sensor, apart from the IDs, the device also provides the instant
depth, shape and 3D graphs of detected targets.
Non-Motion Modes
IMPORTANT! For a more stable operation, try keeping the coil
consistently at the same height above the ground where you retuned
the detector.
IMPORTANT! If you retune the detector over metal, the drift will be in
the negative side (in the DRIFT direction on the Drift-Metal bar at the
bottom of the screen) and the device will no longer detect the target
until the detector is retuned. In addition, the depth of the detector will
also decrease.
IMPORTANT! In non-motion modes, ground balancing is very important
for a deeper and more stable detection. It is recommended that you
should follow the ground balance window and re-ground balance your
device based on instant ground balance changes.
Basic
This mode is designed for beginners. It does not require much
adjustment and can be used by adjusting the sensitivity setting only.
In Basic mode, the target ID range is 00-99. 00-40 are ferrous metals
and 41-99 are non-ferrous metals. In this mode, ferrous metals with ID
numbers between 0 and 40 are discriminated out by factory default.
Upon target detection in Basic mode, the bar at the bottom of the
screen will fill up to the right, in the METAL direction in proportion to
the strength of the signal.
In Basic mode, the device will generate the same audio tone for all
targets but it will display the target ID on screen. At the same time,
the target ID will be shown on the color ID scale at the top with the
cursor.
For more details, please read ''Searching in Ground Anomaly & Cavity
Mode''.
Motion Modes
All Metal
Different than the Fast and Deep modes, this mode features a
threshold tone which is continuously heard in the background.
All Metal mode is used in 2 different ways in the INVENIO: 1) with the
Discrimination setting disabled at 0 2) with Discrimination enabled
(non-zero). When the device is first turned on, Discrimination setting
will be off. When the Discrimination is set at 0, the device does not
discriminate targets and detects all targets (metals, mineralized rocks
etc.). ID of the detected target is shown on the display (except for
negative hot rocks) and the same audio tone is provided for all targets.
The audio tone increases in pitch as the coil approaches the target.
When using the Discrimination setting in this mode, the device will emit
a low ferrous tone for all targets below the adjusted Discrimination
setting level, and a higher tone for all targets above the Discrimination
setting which changes in pitch as the coil approaches the target. Let's
say you set the Discrimination to 20. The device will generate a low
iron tone for all metals with 0-20 ID and a higher tone for all targets
with 21-99 ID. Upon target detection, the threshold will momentarily go
silent and only the target audio response will be heard. The duration of
the threshold's silence is directly related to the level of the Stabilizer.
Sensitivity, Threshold and Stabilizer settings in this mode are optimized
to provide the best performance on different terrains. You can modify
these settings based on ground conditions.
We recommend using the All Metal mode when discrimination is not
important and not using it in heavy trash areas.
Fast Mode
This is the 3-tone discrimination mode designed for coin hunting
especially in trashy sites such as parks. In this mode, the device
produces a low tone for ferrous targets with 0-40 IDs, a medium tone
for gold and non-ferrous metals with IDs 41-66 and a high tone for
non-ferrous metals with IDs 67-99 such as silver, brass and copper.
By using the Tone Break feature, you can adjust the break points of
the target response tones on the Target ID range.
In this mode, you can use the Discrimination setting to ignore unwanted
targets. The Discrimination default value is set to 10. We recommend
you to change this value according to the type of targets you are
searching for.
Deep Mode
Recommended especially for relic hunting. Due to its depth, this mode
is a bit noisier than the other modes. However, due to the design
characteristics of this mode, the noise will be more in the air versus
in the ground. Take this fact into consideration when adjusting the
sensitivity level.
In this mode, the device produces a low tone for ferrous targets with
IDs between 0-40. For targets with IDs 41-99, it produces a higher
tone which increases in pitch as the coil approaches the target. By
using the Tone Break feature, you can adjust the break points of the
target response tones on the Target ID range.
In this mode, too, you can use the Discrimination setting to ignore
unwanted targets. The Discrimination default value is set to 10. We
recommend you to change this value according to the type of targets
you are searching for.
IMPORTANT! You cannot get result screens, meaning 3D graphs, in
motion modes.
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Please read the following section very carefully before operating the
device. This is important in terms of getting the best performance out
of your detector!
WIRELESS CONNECTION AND PAIRING
The INVENIO system box and shaft & handle communicate wirelessly.
Normally, the system box and the shaft & handle are paired before they
are shipped from the factory. Therefore, they will connect directly upon
initial start up.
Please follow the pairing steps below if there is no connection
established :
1. Be sure that the system box and shaft & handle are turned off.
2. While pressing the SCAN button on the handle, turn the ON/OFF
switch on the shaft to ON position. The LED on the handle will start
blinking red.
3. While pressing the Zoom In button on the system box, turn the
system box on - do not let go of the button! When the pairing is
successful, the LED will blink green twice and turn off. You can now
let go of the button.
4. Once the pairing is done, the system box and shaft & handle will
connect automatically upon start up.
NOTE : You may hear the sound of the relay circuit in the shaft during
pairing; this is normal.
You can follow the status of the wireless connection from the WiFi
icon the INFO bar located at the bottom of the screen. If the icon is
green, it means there is connection. If the icon is red, it means there
is no connection.
If the Wireless Shaft Channel is turned off in the OPTIONS, the
connection will be lost, the LED on the handle will start blinking red
and the WiFi icon on the INFO bar will turn red as well.
Similarly, if the connection is lost due to any reason, the LED on the
handle will start blinking red. When the connection is reestablished,
the LED will blink green twice.
SEARCHING
All modes of the INVENIO, except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity,
work in 2 different detection screens - one with and one without the
IPTU sensor. The Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode will work in the
detection screen with the sensor only. Detection screen selection
does not have direct effect on the operation of the modes. The main
difference between the 2 screens is as follows: When searching in the
detection screen without the IPTU sensor, the device detects targets
and displays their IDs only. On the other hand, while searching in the
detection screen with the IPTU sensor, apart from the IDs, the device
also provides the instant depth, shape and 3D graphs of detected
targets.
SEARCHING IN DETECTION SCREEN WITH IPTU SENSOR
A. SENSOR CALIBRATION
1. First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position.
Then place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust the search coil angle
so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it against a fixed object
such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place to lean it against, hold
it stable with your hand.
2. Turn both the system box and shaft & handle on.
3. Press the SETTINGS button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''.
4. Press the OK button and wait for the calibration process to be
completed. Once the progress bar is full, the calibration will be
completed and the device will automatically revert to the selected
mode's detection screen.
NOTE : If you will search using the detection screen without the IPTU
sensor, you do not need to do the calibration process.
B. GROUND BALANCE
Especially if you will use one of the non-motion modes, you must
ground balance the detector before starting to search. Ground
balancing plays a big role in minimizing the false signals and obtaining
target shapes. All details regarding ground balance are explained in
the relevant sections of the manual.
C. SEARCHING
To obtain accurate data in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor,
first be sure that the IPTU sensor is properly calibrated.
While searching in this screen, the height of the coil above the ground
is critical for the sensor to obtain accurate data. For this reason, pay
attention to the height indicator on the screen. The ideal search height
is shown with green on the indicator. To obtain the best results while
searching and scanning, pay attention to keeping the search coil within
the green area.
While searching in this screen, you can see the movements of the
coil in real time on the 3D detection ground. As the search coil moves
forward or back, the 3D detection ground will slide. The areas scanned
over by the search coil will be painted in gray on the screen. You can
see how much area you have scanned by zooming in and out on the
ground. When you zoom in or out on the ground, the target signals and
the search coil will also be zoomed in or out. Zoom does not affect the
scaling of the ground. For example, if the search coil scans an area of
1 meter while you zoom in or out on the ground at maximum, the total
scanned area will still be shown as 1 meter on the result screen.
TRACE function : When you press the TRACE button and activate this
function, the screen will follow the coil and rotate in the same direction.
When you press the TRACE button, the word TRACE will be displayed
on the INFO bar.
When you detect a target in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor,
the target ID will be displayed on the cursor on the color ID bar at
the top of the screen. At the same time, the signal obtained from the
target will be displayed with a 3D graph and colored according to the
type of target. Ferrous metals are indicated with red, gold/non-ferrous
metals with yellow, and non-ferrous metals are indicated with green. In
addition, the depth of the detected target will be shown on the depth
indicator instantly.
While searching in this screen, drifts may happen in both directions
on the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom. When the bar fills up in the Drift
direction, nothing will be displayed on the 3D detection ground, and the
device will not produce any audio. When the drift happens in the metal
direction on the other hand, a flat, continuous graph will appear on the
detection ground, and the device will produce an audio response.
In such a case, pull the trigger towards you once and release it to
manually retune the device. If the drifts are still present, you can use
the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings to eliminate the drifts. Please
read the relevant sections of the manual for more details.
The 3D signal graph will stay on screen as long as you do not move
the search coil. Once you move the coil, it will stay on screen for about
3 minutes and then disappear. As the 3D detection ground slides, the
signals may fall outside the screen. If you go back to the spots where
you obtained the signals within 3 minutes, you can see the 3D graphs
again.
In detection screen with the IPTU sensor, you can use the CLR button
to clean the screen. Each time you press the CLR button, all data on
screen will be erased and the search coil will go to the origin and will
be centered on screen.
You can magnify and reduce the target signals with the up and down
buttons.
The usage details mentioned above are common for all modes except
for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. For Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode, please read the next section.
Searching in Ground Anomaly & Cavity Mode
The most important thing you need to know before using this mode
is that this mode, different than the other modes, is not a ''detection''
mode but rather a ''survey'' mode. In this mode, the device will detect all
ground anomalies and cavities. Anomalies include, but are not limited to
the below: Different soil types within the same area, mineralized rocks,
disturbed ground etc. etc. Similarly the cavities can be listed as: Rooms,
tunnels, caves, cellars and graves underground. It is recommended that
this mode should not be used in random fields but only in places with
limited size where you suspect the presence of a cavity.
Before starting to use this mode, first be sure that the IPTU sensor is
properly calibrated.
Retune height will be shown on the height indicator. By lifting the coil
up to the retune height, pull the trigger back once and release. The
sweep height will be marked on the height indicator. Lower the coil to
the sweep height and start searching. While searching, the coil must
stay within the green area on the indicator. This is very important for
the device to perform correct computations.
In the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode, all signals obtained from
ground with the movement of the coil (ground effect, ground anomaly,
cavity or metal), are indicated by painting on the screen. When you
first start searching, the 3D graph of the signal obtained from ground
appears bigger and stronger for a short period of time. Then it goes
back to normal. For the device to perform accurate computation in this
mode, it has to collect data for a certain period of time. Therefore, it is
recommended that you scan an area of minimum 5-10m² (54-108ft²)
around the suspected area.
In this mode, ground effect is indicated by yellow, metals and positive
hot rocks by red, and ground anomaly and cavity are indicated by gray
or blue color, based on the strength of the signal. In high mineralization,
the device may paint in red color just like in positive hot rocks.
In addition, the signals of targets painted in red are shown with a peak
facing upwards and the signals of targets painted in gray and blue are
shown with a pit facing downwards.
In this mode, the device does not provide any audio response. All
targets and signals are only shown visually on screen. For this reason,
you must follow the screen carefully while searching in this more. If
needed, you can zoom in and out on the screen.
If a metal or a positive hot rock is detected, the target ID will be
displayed on the ID bar at the top. The target ID bar in this mode is
white and not colored like the other modes.
NOTE : In this mode, targets with IDs between 0-10 or above 97
indicate positive hot rocks. Sometimes mineralized and volcanic rocks
may generate such IDs and the presence of ground anomalies is very
common around them. Therefore, cavity signals obtained in such areas
may not always belong to real cavities.
The 3D signal graph will stay on screen as long as you do not move
the search coil just like in the other modes. Once you move the coil,
it will stay on screen for about 6 minutes and then disappear. As the
3D detection ground slides, the signals may fall outside the screen.
If you go back to the spots where you obtained the signals within 6
minutes, you can see the 3D graphs again.
SCANNING WITH IPTU SENSOR
Scan function works in non-motion modes only. The device will not
switch to scan screen in motion modes!
To be able to obtain the 3D graphs and the shapes of the detected
targets in the search screen with the IPTU sensor, you must perform
a scan. In order to do this, please follow the steps below :
a. First, step away from the area where you get the target signal.
b. Then, press the scan button once and release. The device will switch
to the scan screen. Different than the detection screen, the scan screen
is a white, chequered ground.
c. Press and hold the clear button. When you see the coil centered on
the screen, release the button.
d. By pressing and holding the scan button, swing the coil left to right
slowly and scan over the target, starting from a bit away from where
the signal is starting and until the coil is completely off the target
signal. The most important things you should pay attention to while
scanning are holding the search coil stable and parallel to the ground,
and slightly overlapping each sweep with no gaps in between. You
can see the gaps clearly on screen. If you are in the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode, keeping the search coil height within the green area
on the indicator is also very important.
NOTE : Do not let go of the SCAN button as long as you hear the target
signal. If the SCAN button is released and pressed again, the shapes
will not be correct and there will be gaps between the start and finish
points of the scan.
Except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode, the areas where the
device receives a signal will be painted in red. In the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode, on the other hand, when you first start scanning, the
painting will be in red or blue for a short period of time independent
from the target. Then the painting will be done according to the metal
type just like in the search screen.
TIP : Once the scanning is completed, if you swing the search coil over
the edges of the scanned area with short sweeps and clean out the
spots with no target signals, the device will obtain a much better raw
data.
e. Once the scanning is completed, release the scan button.
If you want, you can scan multiple targets at the same time by holding
the SCAN button pressed or scan them one by one by pressing and
releasing the SCAN button each time. In each case, the 3D graphs and
shapes of all targets will appear in a single result screen.
NOTE : Targets with a signal strength of more than 40 on the
Drift-Metal bar located on the bottom of the screen (not present in
the Ground Anomaly & Cavity) will yield better shapes. For weak
signals with a signal strength of less than 40, you can increase the
sensitivity to boost the signal strength.
NOTE : In the scan screen, if you scan over the targets without pressing
the SCAN button, the device will produce an audio response but will not
paint on screen. If you press the OK button in such a case, the device
will go to the result screen but the screen will be blank.
The timing for refreshing the scan screen (data to be erased from
screen) is around 8 minutes for non-motion and motion modes and
around 16 minutes for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. In the
scan screen, different than the detection screens, the visible parts of
the screen will be cleared.
IMPORTANT! If strong drifts occur once you go to the scan screen,
first pull the trigger toward you once and release to manually retune
the device. If the drifts are still present, press the BACK button to go
to the detection screen. Then press the SETTINGS button, select the
AutoReset option and adjust it to a level to eliminate the drifts. In case
the drifts are still present, go to the scan screen, press the SETTINGS
button and lower the sensitivity level.
IMPORTANT! If overload occurs in the scan screen, you need to press
the SETTINGS button and lower the sensitivity.
To measure the field by scan process :
You can use the scan process just to measure the field you are in. In
order to do this, press and hold the SCAN button, start walking in a
straight direction and scan without swinging the coil. You can apply
this process in all fields with different shapes, circular or square. Once
the scanning is completed, release the SCAN button and press OK. An
empty result screen will appear on screen. Press the OK button again
and the scanned area will be shown linearly. By using the scale on the
screen, you can see the dimensions of the scanned area with 94% -
97% accuracy.
The sample image below belongs to a result screen of a 200x250cm.
(6.7'x8.3') scanned area.
SEARCHING IN DETECTION SCREEN WITHOUT IPTU SENSOR
While searching in the detection screen without the IPTU sensor,
all target signals including false signals are shown on a running
oscilloscope window with 2D graphs. Based on metal type, the target
signal is shown in the same color as the ID bar at the top. The IDs
filtered out by the Discrimination setting are indicated by gray color
but the device does not provide an audio response for these targets.
Upon target detection, the 2D graph of the target signal will peak
according to the signal strength. You can magnify or reduce the signal
graph with the zoom function. Upon target detection, the Drift-Metal
bar will fill up in the METAL direction and the ID of the target is shown
both in the target ID window at the bottom and with a cursor on the
color target ID bar at the top.
While searching in this screen, drifts may happen in both directions on
the Drift-Metal bar. When the bar fills up in the DRIFT direction, nothing
will be displayed on the oscilloscope and the device will not produce
any audio. When the drift happens in the METAL direction on the other
hand, a flat, continuous graph will appear on the oscilloscope, and the
device will produce an audio response.
In such a case, first pull the trigger towards you once and release it to
manually retune the device. If the drifts are still present, you can use
the Stabilizer setting to eliminate the drifts. However, please remember
that as the Stabilizer setting is increased, the device may detect weaker
signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold
the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
TURNING ON THE DEVICE AND SEARCHING
26
Please read the following section very carefully before operating the
device. This is important in terms of getting the best performance out
of your detector!
WIRELESS CONNECTION AND PAIRING
The INVENIO system box and shaft & handle communicate wirelessly.
Normally, the system box and the shaft & handle are paired before they
are shipped from the factory. Therefore, they will connect directly upon
initial start up.
Please follow the pairing steps below if there is no connection
established :
1. Be sure that the system box and shaft & handle are turned off.
2. While pressing the SCAN button on the handle, turn the ON/OFF
switch on the shaft to ON position. The LED on the handle will start
blinking red.
3. While pressing the Zoom In button on the system box, turn the
system box on - do not let go of the button! When the pairing is
successful, the LED will blink green twice and turn off. You can now
let go of the button.
4. Once the pairing is done, the system box and shaft & handle will
connect automatically upon start up.
NOTE : You may hear the sound of the relay circuit in the shaft during
pairing; this is normal.
You can follow the status of the wireless connection from the WiFi
icon the INFO bar located at the bottom of the screen. If the icon is
green, it means there is connection. If the icon is red, it means there
is no connection.
If the Wireless Shaft Channel is turned off in the OPTIONS, the
connection will be lost, the LED on the handle will start blinking red
and the WiFi icon on the INFO bar will turn red as well.
Similarly, if the connection is lost due to any reason, the LED on the
handle will start blinking red. When the connection is reestablished,
the LED will blink green twice.
SEARCHING
All modes of the INVENIO, except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity,
work in 2 different detection screens - one with and one without the
IPTU sensor. The Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode will work in the
detection screen with the sensor only. Detection screen selection
does not have direct effect on the operation of the modes. The main
difference between the 2 screens is as follows: When searching in the
detection screen without the IPTU sensor, the device detects targets
and displays their IDs only. On the other hand, while searching in the
detection screen with the IPTU sensor, apart from the IDs, the device
also provides the instant depth, shape and 3D graphs of detected
targets.
SEARCHING IN DETECTION SCREEN WITH IPTU SENSOR
A. SENSOR CALIBRATION
1. First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position.
Then place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust the search coil angle
so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it against a fixed object
such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place to lean it against, hold
it stable with your hand.
2. Turn both the system box and shaft & handle on.
3. Press the SETTINGS button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''.
4. Press the OK button and wait for the calibration process to be
completed. Once the progress bar is full, the calibration will be
completed and the device will automatically revert to the selected
mode's detection screen.
NOTE : If you will search using the detection screen without the IPTU
sensor, you do not need to do the calibration process.
B. GROUND BALANCE
Especially if you will use one of the non-motion modes, you must
ground balance the detector before starting to search. Ground
balancing plays a big role in minimizing the false signals and obtaining
target shapes. All details regarding ground balance are explained in
the relevant sections of the manual.
C. SEARCHING
To obtain accurate data in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor,
first be sure that the IPTU sensor is properly calibrated.
While searching in this screen, the height of the coil above the ground
is critical for the sensor to obtain accurate data. For this reason, pay
attention to the height indicator on the screen. The ideal search height
is shown with green on the indicator. To obtain the best results while
searching and scanning, pay attention to keeping the search coil within
the green area.
While searching in this screen, you can see the movements of the
coil in real time on the 3D detection ground. As the search coil moves
forward or back, the 3D detection ground will slide. The areas scanned
over by the search coil will be painted in gray on the screen. You can
see how much area you have scanned by zooming in and out on the
ground. When you zoom in or out on the ground, the target signals and
the search coil will also be zoomed in or out. Zoom does not affect the
scaling of the ground. For example, if the search coil scans an area of
1 meter while you zoom in or out on the ground at maximum, the total
scanned area will still be shown as 1 meter on the result screen.
TRACE function : When you press the TRACE button and activate this
function, the screen will follow the coil and rotate in the same direction.
When you press the TRACE button, the word TRACE will be displayed
on the INFO bar.
When you detect a target in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor,
the target ID will be displayed on the cursor on the color ID bar at
the top of the screen. At the same time, the signal obtained from the
target will be displayed with a 3D graph and colored according to the
type of target. Ferrous metals are indicated with red, gold/non-ferrous
metals with yellow, and non-ferrous metals are indicated with green. In
addition, the depth of the detected target will be shown on the depth
indicator instantly.
While searching in this screen, drifts may happen in both directions
on the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom. When the bar fills up in the Drift
direction, nothing will be displayed on the 3D detection ground, and the
device will not produce any audio. When the drift happens in the metal
direction on the other hand, a flat, continuous graph will appear on the
detection ground, and the device will produce an audio response.
In such a case, pull the trigger towards you once and release it to
manually retune the device. If the drifts are still present, you can use
the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings to eliminate the drifts. Please
read the relevant sections of the manual for more details.
The 3D signal graph will stay on screen as long as you do not move
the search coil. Once you move the coil, it will stay on screen for about
3 minutes and then disappear. As the 3D detection ground slides, the
signals may fall outside the screen. If you go back to the spots where
you obtained the signals within 3 minutes, you can see the 3D graphs
again.
In detection screen with the IPTU sensor, you can use the CLR button
to clean the screen. Each time you press the CLR button, all data on
screen will be erased and the search coil will go to the origin and will
be centered on screen.
You can magnify and reduce the target signals with the up and down
buttons.
The usage details mentioned above are common for all modes except
for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. For Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode, please read the next section.
Searching in Ground Anomaly & Cavity Mode
The most important thing you need to know before using this mode
is that this mode, different than the other modes, is not a ''detection''
mode but rather a ''survey'' mode. In this mode, the device will detect all
ground anomalies and cavities. Anomalies include, but are not limited to
the below: Different soil types within the same area, mineralized rocks,
disturbed ground etc. etc. Similarly the cavities can be listed as: Rooms,
tunnels, caves, cellars and graves underground. It is recommended that
this mode should not be used in random fields but only in places with
limited size where you suspect the presence of a cavity.
Before starting to use this mode, first be sure that the IPTU sensor is
properly calibrated.
Retune height will be shown on the height indicator. By lifting the coil
up to the retune height, pull the trigger back once and release. The
sweep height will be marked on the height indicator. Lower the coil to
the sweep height and start searching. While searching, the coil must
stay within the green area on the indicator. This is very important for
the device to perform correct computations.
In the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode, all signals obtained from
ground with the movement of the coil (ground effect, ground anomaly,
cavity or metal), are indicated by painting on the screen. When you
first start searching, the 3D graph of the signal obtained from ground
appears bigger and stronger for a short period of time. Then it goes
back to normal. For the device to perform accurate computation in this
mode, it has to collect data for a certain period of time. Therefore, it is
recommended that you scan an area of minimum 5-10m² (54-108ft²)
around the suspected area.
In this mode, ground effect is indicated by yellow, metals and positive
hot rocks by red, and ground anomaly and cavity are indicated by gray
or blue color, based on the strength of the signal. In high mineralization,
the device may paint in red color just like in positive hot rocks.
In addition, the signals of targets painted in red are shown with a peak
facing upwards and the signals of targets painted in gray and blue are
shown with a pit facing downwards.
In this mode, the device does not provide any audio response. All
targets and signals are only shown visually on screen. For this reason,
you must follow the screen carefully while searching in this more. If
needed, you can zoom in and out on the screen.
If a metal or a positive hot rock is detected, the target ID will be
displayed on the ID bar at the top. The target ID bar in this mode is
white and not colored like the other modes.
NOTE : In this mode, targets with IDs between 0-10 or above 97
indicate positive hot rocks. Sometimes mineralized and volcanic rocks
may generate such IDs and the presence of ground anomalies is very
common around them. Therefore, cavity signals obtained in such areas
may not always belong to real cavities.
The 3D signal graph will stay on screen as long as you do not move
the search coil just like in the other modes. Once you move the coil,
it will stay on screen for about 6 minutes and then disappear. As the
3D detection ground slides, the signals may fall outside the screen.
If you go back to the spots where you obtained the signals within 6
minutes, you can see the 3D graphs again.
SCANNING WITH IPTU SENSOR
Scan function works in non-motion modes only. The device will not
switch to scan screen in motion modes!
To be able to obtain the 3D graphs and the shapes of the detected
targets in the search screen with the IPTU sensor, you must perform
a scan. In order to do this, please follow the steps below :
a. First, step away from the area where you get the target signal.
b. Then, press the scan button once and release. The device will switch
to the scan screen. Different than the detection screen, the scan screen
is a white, chequered ground.
c. Press and hold the clear button. When you see the coil centered on
the screen, release the button.
d. By pressing and holding the scan button, swing the coil left to right
slowly and scan over the target, starting from a bit away from where
the signal is starting and until the coil is completely off the target
signal. The most important things you should pay attention to while
scanning are holding the search coil stable and parallel to the ground,
and slightly overlapping each sweep with no gaps in between. You
can see the gaps clearly on screen. If you are in the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode, keeping the search coil height within the green area
on the indicator is also very important.
NOTE : Do not let go of the SCAN button as long as you hear the target
signal. If the SCAN button is released and pressed again, the shapes
will not be correct and there will be gaps between the start and finish
points of the scan.
Except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode, the areas where the
device receives a signal will be painted in red. In the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode, on the other hand, when you first start scanning, the
painting will be in red or blue for a short period of time independent
from the target. Then the painting will be done according to the metal
type just like in the search screen.
TIP : Once the scanning is completed, if you swing the search coil over
the edges of the scanned area with short sweeps and clean out the
spots with no target signals, the device will obtain a much better raw
data.
e. Once the scanning is completed, release the scan button.
If you want, you can scan multiple targets at the same time by holding
the SCAN button pressed or scan them one by one by pressing and
releasing the SCAN button each time. In each case, the 3D graphs and
shapes of all targets will appear in a single result screen.
NOTE : Targets with a signal strength of more than 40 on the
Drift-Metal bar located on the bottom of the screen (not present in
the Ground Anomaly & Cavity) will yield better shapes. For weak
signals with a signal strength of less than 40, you can increase the
sensitivity to boost the signal strength.
NOTE : In the scan screen, if you scan over the targets without pressing
the SCAN button, the device will produce an audio response but will not
paint on screen. If you press the OK button in such a case, the device
will go to the result screen but the screen will be blank.
The timing for refreshing the scan screen (data to be erased from
screen) is around 8 minutes for non-motion and motion modes and
around 16 minutes for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. In the
scan screen, different than the detection screens, the visible parts of
the screen will be cleared.
IMPORTANT! If strong drifts occur once you go to the scan screen,
first pull the trigger toward you once and release to manually retune
the device. If the drifts are still present, press the BACK button to go
to the detection screen. Then press the SETTINGS button, select the
AutoReset option and adjust it to a level to eliminate the drifts. In case
the drifts are still present, go to the scan screen, press the SETTINGS
button and lower the sensitivity level.
IMPORTANT! If overload occurs in the scan screen, you need to press
the SETTINGS button and lower the sensitivity.
To measure the field by scan process :
You can use the scan process just to measure the field you are in. In
order to do this, press and hold the SCAN button, start walking in a
straight direction and scan without swinging the coil. You can apply
this process in all fields with different shapes, circular or square. Once
the scanning is completed, release the SCAN button and press OK. An
empty result screen will appear on screen. Press the OK button again
and the scanned area will be shown linearly. By using the scale on the
screen, you can see the dimensions of the scanned area with 94% -
97% accuracy.
The sample image below belongs to a result screen of a 200x250cm.
(6.7'x8.3') scanned area.
SEARCHING IN DETECTION SCREEN WITHOUT IPTU SENSOR
While searching in the detection screen without the IPTU sensor,
all target signals including false signals are shown on a running
oscilloscope window with 2D graphs. Based on metal type, the target
signal is shown in the same color as the ID bar at the top. The IDs
filtered out by the Discrimination setting are indicated by gray color
but the device does not provide an audio response for these targets.
Upon target detection, the 2D graph of the target signal will peak
according to the signal strength. You can magnify or reduce the signal
graph with the zoom function. Upon target detection, the Drift-Metal
bar will fill up in the METAL direction and the ID of the target is shown
both in the target ID window at the bottom and with a cursor on the
color target ID bar at the top.
While searching in this screen, drifts may happen in both directions on
the Drift-Metal bar. When the bar fills up in the DRIFT direction, nothing
will be displayed on the oscilloscope and the device will not produce
any audio. When the drift happens in the METAL direction on the other
hand, a flat, continuous graph will appear on the oscilloscope, and the
device will produce an audio response.
In such a case, first pull the trigger towards you once and release it to
manually retune the device. If the drifts are still present, you can use
the Stabilizer setting to eliminate the drifts. However, please remember
that as the Stabilizer setting is increased, the device may detect weaker
signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold
the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
TURNING ON THE DEVICE AND SEARCHING
27
Please read the following section very carefully before operating the
device. This is important in terms of getting the best performance out
of your detector!
WIRELESS CONNECTION AND PAIRING
The INVENIO system box and shaft & handle communicate wirelessly.
Normally, the system box and the shaft & handle are paired before they
are shipped from the factory. Therefore, they will connect directly upon
initial start up.
Please follow the pairing steps below if there is no connection
established :
1. Be sure that the system box and shaft & handle are turned off.
2. While pressing the SCAN button on the handle, turn the ON/OFF
switch on the shaft to ON position. The LED on the handle will start
blinking red.
3. While pressing the Zoom In button on the system box, turn the
system box on - do not let go of the button! When the pairing is
successful, the LED will blink green twice and turn off. You can now
let go of the button.
4. Once the pairing is done, the system box and shaft & handle will
connect automatically upon start up.
NOTE : You may hear the sound of the relay circuit in the shaft during
pairing; this is normal.
You can follow the status of the wireless connection from the WiFi
icon the INFO bar located at the bottom of the screen. If the icon is
green, it means there is connection. If the icon is red, it means there
is no connection.
If the Wireless Shaft Channel is turned off in the OPTIONS, the
connection will be lost, the LED on the handle will start blinking red
and the WiFi icon on the INFO bar will turn red as well.
Similarly, if the connection is lost due to any reason, the LED on the
handle will start blinking red. When the connection is reestablished,
the LED will blink green twice.
SEARCHING
All modes of the INVENIO, except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity,
work in 2 different detection screens - one with and one without the
IPTU sensor. The Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode will work in the
detection screen with the sensor only. Detection screen selection
does not have direct effect on the operation of the modes. The main
difference between the 2 screens is as follows: When searching in the
detection screen without the IPTU sensor, the device detects targets
and displays their IDs only. On the other hand, while searching in the
detection screen with the IPTU sensor, apart from the IDs, the device
also provides the instant depth, shape and 3D graphs of detected
targets.
SEARCHING IN DETECTION SCREEN WITH IPTU SENSOR
A. SENSOR CALIBRATION
1. First, adjust the shaft length and coil angle to searching position.
Then place the search coil on a flat surface, adjust the search coil angle
so that it is parallel with the ground and lean it against a fixed object
such as a tree, rock or a wall. If there is no place to lean it against, hold
it stable with your hand.
2. Turn both the system box and shaft & handle on.
3. Press the SETTINGS button and select ''Calibrate the sensor''.
4. Press the OK button and wait for the calibration process to be
completed. Once the progress bar is full, the calibration will be
completed and the device will automatically revert to the selected
mode's detection screen.
NOTE : If you will search using the detection screen without the IPTU
sensor, you do not need to do the calibration process.
B. GROUND BALANCE
Especially if you will use one of the non-motion modes, you must
ground balance the detector before starting to search. Ground
balancing plays a big role in minimizing the false signals and obtaining
target shapes. All details regarding ground balance are explained in
the relevant sections of the manual.
C. SEARCHING
To obtain accurate data in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor,
first be sure that the IPTU sensor is properly calibrated.
While searching in this screen, the height of the coil above the ground
is critical for the sensor to obtain accurate data. For this reason, pay
attention to the height indicator on the screen. The ideal search height
is shown with green on the indicator. To obtain the best results while
searching and scanning, pay attention to keeping the search coil within
the green area.
While searching in this screen, you can see the movements of the
coil in real time on the 3D detection ground. As the search coil moves
forward or back, the 3D detection ground will slide. The areas scanned
over by the search coil will be painted in gray on the screen. You can
see how much area you have scanned by zooming in and out on the
ground. When you zoom in or out on the ground, the target signals and
the search coil will also be zoomed in or out. Zoom does not affect the
scaling of the ground. For example, if the search coil scans an area of
1 meter while you zoom in or out on the ground at maximum, the total
scanned area will still be shown as 1 meter on the result screen.
TRACE function : When you press the TRACE button and activate this
function, the screen will follow the coil and rotate in the same direction.
When you press the TRACE button, the word TRACE will be displayed
on the INFO bar.
When you detect a target in the detection screen with the IPTU sensor,
the target ID will be displayed on the cursor on the color ID bar at
the top of the screen. At the same time, the signal obtained from the
target will be displayed with a 3D graph and colored according to the
type of target. Ferrous metals are indicated with red, gold/non-ferrous
metals with yellow, and non-ferrous metals are indicated with green. In
addition, the depth of the detected target will be shown on the depth
indicator instantly.
While searching in this screen, drifts may happen in both directions
on the Drift-Metal bar at the bottom. When the bar fills up in the Drift
direction, nothing will be displayed on the 3D detection ground, and the
device will not produce any audio. When the drift happens in the metal
direction on the other hand, a flat, continuous graph will appear on the
detection ground, and the device will produce an audio response.
In such a case, pull the trigger towards you once and release it to
manually retune the device. If the drifts are still present, you can use
the AutoReset and Stabilizer settings to eliminate the drifts. Please
read the relevant sections of the manual for more details.
The 3D signal graph will stay on screen as long as you do not move
the search coil. Once you move the coil, it will stay on screen for about
3 minutes and then disappear. As the 3D detection ground slides, the
signals may fall outside the screen. If you go back to the spots where
you obtained the signals within 3 minutes, you can see the 3D graphs
again.
In detection screen with the IPTU sensor, you can use the CLR button
to clean the screen. Each time you press the CLR button, all data on
screen will be erased and the search coil will go to the origin and will
be centered on screen.
You can magnify and reduce the target signals with the up and down
buttons.
The usage details mentioned above are common for all modes except
for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. For Ground Anomaly & Cavity
mode, please read the next section.
Searching in Ground Anomaly & Cavity Mode
The most important thing you need to know before using this mode
is that this mode, different than the other modes, is not a ''detection''
mode but rather a ''survey'' mode. In this mode, the device will detect all
ground anomalies and cavities. Anomalies include, but are not limited to
the below: Different soil types within the same area, mineralized rocks,
disturbed ground etc. etc. Similarly the cavities can be listed as: Rooms,
tunnels, caves, cellars and graves underground. It is recommended that
this mode should not be used in random fields but only in places with
limited size where you suspect the presence of a cavity.
Before starting to use this mode, first be sure that the IPTU sensor is
properly calibrated.
Retune height will be shown on the height indicator. By lifting the coil
up to the retune height, pull the trigger back once and release. The
sweep height will be marked on the height indicator. Lower the coil to
the sweep height and start searching. While searching, the coil must
stay within the green area on the indicator. This is very important for
the device to perform correct computations.
In the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode, all signals obtained from
ground with the movement of the coil (ground effect, ground anomaly,
cavity or metal), are indicated by painting on the screen. When you
first start searching, the 3D graph of the signal obtained from ground
appears bigger and stronger for a short period of time. Then it goes
back to normal. For the device to perform accurate computation in this
mode, it has to collect data for a certain period of time. Therefore, it is
recommended that you scan an area of minimum 5-10m² (54-108ft²)
around the suspected area.
In this mode, ground effect is indicated by yellow, metals and positive
hot rocks by red, and ground anomaly and cavity are indicated by gray
or blue color, based on the strength of the signal. In high mineralization,
the device may paint in red color just like in positive hot rocks.
In addition, the signals of targets painted in red are shown with a peak
facing upwards and the signals of targets painted in gray and blue are
shown with a pit facing downwards.
In this mode, the device does not provide any audio response. All
targets and signals are only shown visually on screen. For this reason,
you must follow the screen carefully while searching in this more. If
needed, you can zoom in and out on the screen.
If a metal or a positive hot rock is detected, the target ID will be
displayed on the ID bar at the top. The target ID bar in this mode is
white and not colored like the other modes.
NOTE : In this mode, targets with IDs between 0-10 or above 97
indicate positive hot rocks. Sometimes mineralized and volcanic rocks
may generate such IDs and the presence of ground anomalies is very
common around them. Therefore, cavity signals obtained in such areas
may not always belong to real cavities.
The 3D signal graph will stay on screen as long as you do not move
the search coil just like in the other modes. Once you move the coil,
it will stay on screen for about 6 minutes and then disappear. As the
3D detection ground slides, the signals may fall outside the screen.
If you go back to the spots where you obtained the signals within 6
minutes, you can see the 3D graphs again.
SCANNING WITH IPTU SENSOR
Scan function works in non-motion modes only. The device will not
switch to scan screen in motion modes!
To be able to obtain the 3D graphs and the shapes of the detected
targets in the search screen with the IPTU sensor, you must perform
a scan. In order to do this, please follow the steps below :
a. First, step away from the area where you get the target signal.
b. Then, press the scan button once and release. The device will switch
to the scan screen. Different than the detection screen, the scan screen
is a white, chequered ground.
c. Press and hold the clear button. When you see the coil centered on
the screen, release the button.
d. By pressing and holding the scan button, swing the coil left to right
slowly and scan over the target, starting from a bit away from where
the signal is starting and until the coil is completely off the target
signal. The most important things you should pay attention to while
scanning are holding the search coil stable and parallel to the ground,
and slightly overlapping each sweep with no gaps in between. You
can see the gaps clearly on screen. If you are in the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode, keeping the search coil height within the green area
on the indicator is also very important.
NOTE : Do not let go of the SCAN button as long as you hear the target
signal. If the SCAN button is released and pressed again, the shapes
will not be correct and there will be gaps between the start and finish
points of the scan.
Except for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode, the areas where the
device receives a signal will be painted in red. In the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode, on the other hand, when you first start scanning, the
painting will be in red or blue for a short period of time independent
from the target. Then the painting will be done according to the metal
type just like in the search screen.
TIP : Once the scanning is completed, if you swing the search coil over
the edges of the scanned area with short sweeps and clean out the
spots with no target signals, the device will obtain a much better raw
data.
e. Once the scanning is completed, release the scan button.
If you want, you can scan multiple targets at the same time by holding
the SCAN button pressed or scan them one by one by pressing and
releasing the SCAN button each time. In each case, the 3D graphs and
shapes of all targets will appear in a single result screen.
NOTE : Targets with a signal strength of more than 40 on the
Drift-Metal bar located on the bottom of the screen (not present in
the Ground Anomaly & Cavity) will yield better shapes. For weak
signals with a signal strength of less than 40, you can increase the
sensitivity to boost the signal strength.
NOTE : In the scan screen, if you scan over the targets without pressing
the SCAN button, the device will produce an audio response but will not
paint on screen. If you press the OK button in such a case, the device
will go to the result screen but the screen will be blank.
The timing for refreshing the scan screen (data to be erased from
screen) is around 8 minutes for non-motion and motion modes and
around 16 minutes for the Ground Anomaly & Cavity mode. In the
scan screen, different than the detection screens, the visible parts of
the screen will be cleared.
IMPORTANT! If strong drifts occur once you go to the scan screen,
first pull the trigger toward you once and release to manually retune
the device. If the drifts are still present, press the BACK button to go
to the detection screen. Then press the SETTINGS button, select the
AutoReset option and adjust it to a level to eliminate the drifts. In case
the drifts are still present, go to the scan screen, press the SETTINGS
button and lower the sensitivity level.
IMPORTANT! If overload occurs in the scan screen, you need to press
the SETTINGS button and lower the sensitivity.
To measure the field by scan process :
You can use the scan process just to measure the field you are in. In
order to do this, press and hold the SCAN button, start walking in a
straight direction and scan without swinging the coil. You can apply
this process in all fields with different shapes, circular or square. Once
the scanning is completed, release the SCAN button and press OK. An
empty result screen will appear on screen. Press the OK button again
and the scanned area will be shown linearly. By using the scale on the
screen, you can see the dimensions of the scanned area with 94% -
97% accuracy.
The sample image below belongs to a result screen of a 200x250cm.
(6.7'x8.3') scanned area.
SEARCHING IN DETECTION SCREEN WITHOUT IPTU SENSOR
While searching in the detection screen without the IPTU sensor,
all target signals including false signals are shown on a running
oscilloscope window with 2D graphs. Based on metal type, the target
signal is shown in the same color as the ID bar at the top. The IDs
filtered out by the Discrimination setting are indicated by gray color
but the device does not provide an audio response for these targets.
Upon target detection, the 2D graph of the target signal will peak
according to the signal strength. You can magnify or reduce the signal
graph with the zoom function. Upon target detection, the Drift-Metal
bar will fill up in the METAL direction and the ID of the target is shown
both in the target ID window at the bottom and with a cursor on the
color target ID bar at the top.
While searching in this screen, drifts may happen in both directions on
the Drift-Metal bar. When the bar fills up in the DRIFT direction, nothing
will be displayed on the oscilloscope and the device will not produce
any audio. When the drift happens in the METAL direction on the other
hand, a flat, continuous graph will appear on the oscilloscope, and the
device will produce an audio response.
In such a case, first pull the trigger towards you once and release it to
manually retune the device. If the drifts are still present, you can use
the Stabilizer setting to eliminate the drifts. However, please remember
that as the Stabilizer setting is increased, the device may detect weaker
signals but will not be able to detect the targets anymore if you hold
the coil stationary or sweep back and forth over the target.
TURNING ON THE DEVICE AND SEARCHING
options and the word ''Saved'' will be displayed in green at the bottom
of the dashboard.
NOTE : You can open the 3D graphs you saved in the ARCHIVES and
perform all the functions above, later as well.
(4) DELETE
Once the result screen is saved, ''Delete'' will be displayed instead
of ''Save'' under 3D GRAPH OPTIONS. When delete is selected, the
warning message ''Are you sure you want to delete the data?'' as
well as the record number will appear on screen. If you press the OK
button, a progress bar will appear in a window. Once the progress bar
is full, you will see the message ''Data is successfully deleted!'' Upon
deletion, ''Save'' will be displayed again instead of ''Delete'' function.
DASHBOARD
This will show up when you remove the 3D GRAPH OPTIONS by
pressing the SETTINGS button on the result screen. The DASHBOARD
will display the date and time, the search mode, the frequency, and
the type of search coil used when the data was obtained as well as
the resolution of the graph.
If you press the SETTINGS button while the dashboard is displayed,
the 3D GRAPH OPTION will come back on screen.
If you wish, you can remove the DASHBOARD from the screen by
pressing the INFO button and view the graph in a larger screen.
On the right is a sample result screen obtained in the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode :
This is the initial top view:
This is the 3D graph that can be viewed 360° using the directional
buttons :
On the graph above, when you press the OK button, the below graph
appears showing the target ID :
This is the graph showing the scanned area from start to finish and
all the sweeps :
The INVENIO allows the user to view the 3D graphs of the detected
targets and analyze them.
Once you detected a metal or ground anomaly or cavity in the detection
screen with the IPTU sensor, and scanned over them in the scan screen,
you can now go to the result screen by pressing the OK button and
analyze the obtained 3D graphs of these targets.
NOTE : The 3D graphs provided in the result screen show the general
form of the target; it does not provide any details. For example, you
can see the approximate shape of a statue or a gun but cannot see the
details of these objects. The graphs of targets with square, rectangle,
circle or stick shapes will be more clear.
NOTE : In some cases, one side of a square target may appear longer
on the screen depending on the direction of your scan. Similarly, circular
shapes may appear elliptical.
NOTE : If you are using the INV56 large coil, the shapes of small shallow
targets may appear in a stick form.
When you go to the result screen, the top view of the target will be
displayed. When the 3D GRAPH OPTIONS are displayed on the screen,
to rotate the graph, you need to remove the 3D GRAPH OPTIONS from
the screen by pressing the SETTINGS or the BACK button. Using the
directional buttons, you can rotate the graph 360° and analyze it from
all angles (this is the ROTATE function). In addition, by pressing the PAN
ROTATE button you can switch to the pan function and by using the
directional buttons again, you can slide the screen right and left or up
and down as well as zoom in and zoom out the image.
ROTATE PAN
You can see the following data on the result screen :
(1) The signal strength
(2) The length and width of the signal (the estimated target dimensions)
(3) The scanned area and its dimensions
(4) The estimated target depth and target ID
(5) The estimated target shape
NOTE : If there are multiple targets in the scanned area, you can see
them all in the result screen.
The targets in the result screen are indicated by colors according to the
metal group they fall under just like in the detection screen. When you
press the OK button in the result screen, the color target ID bar at the
top of the screen and a pop-up window on the target will appear. You
can see the where the target ID falls on the ID bar as well as the target
ID and target depth in cms. or in inches in the pop-up window.
If multiple targets were scanned, each target will be displayed separately
on the result screen. To go from one target to the other and display the
target IDs and depths of each target, press the OK button.
When you are on the last target, if you press the OK button again,
you can see the start and finish points of the scan as well as all the
movements of the coil drawn linearly.
3D GRAPH OPTIONS
It is displayed on the left side of the result screen. If you wish, you can
remove it from the screen by pressing the SETTINGS button and the
DASHBOARD will appear on the left side of the screen instead (please
read the next section).
(1) SIGNAL PROCESS LEVEL
For some targets, the device processes the obtained raw data
sometimes in 4 levels and for some targets, sometimes in 5 levels and
provides the data obtained either in the 4th or the 5th level. Level 0
indicates the raw data. The user can view the data in each level using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. In some cases, the data picked by
the device may not be the most similar one to the real target. Moreover,
in some cases, the raw data may be the best corresponding with the
real target.
IMPORTANT! The 3rd level of the signal process always shows the
data trained by artificial intelligence. For this reason, the artificial
intelligence options are not displayed at this level. For details, please
read the Artificial Intelligence and Neural Network section.
(2) RESOLUTION
It is used to increase the image quality of the 3D graph. The device
adjusts resolution automatically based on the size of the scanned
area. If you want to see the graph in more details, you need to lower
the resolution.
(3) SAVE
It is used to save the 3D graph to the archives. When you select Save,
the warning message ''Are you sure you want to save the data?'' will
appear on screen. If you press the OK button, a progress bar will
appear in a window. Once the progress bar is full, you will see the
message ''Data is successfully saved!'' and the record number. When
you press the OK button, the 3D Graph Options will disappear and
the result screen will be displayed. Once the result screen is saved,
''Delete'' will be displayed instead of ''Save'' function under the graph
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options and the word ''Saved'' will be displayed in green at the bottom
of the dashboard.
NOTE : You can open the 3D graphs you saved in the ARCHIVES and
perform all the functions above, later as well.
(4) DELETE
Once the result screen is saved, ''Delete'' will be displayed instead
of ''Save'' under 3D GRAPH OPTIONS. When delete is selected, the
warning message ''Are you sure you want to delete the data?'' as
well as the record number will appear on screen. If you press the OK
button, a progress bar will appear in a window. Once the progress bar
is full, you will see the message ''Data is successfully deleted!'' Upon
deletion, ''Save'' will be displayed again instead of ''Delete'' function.
DASHBOARD
This will show up when you remove the 3D GRAPH OPTIONS by
pressing the SETTINGS button on the result screen. The DASHBOARD
will display the date and time, the search mode, the frequency, and
the type of search coil used when the data was obtained as well as
the resolution of the graph.
If you press the SETTINGS button while the dashboard is displayed,
the 3D GRAPH OPTION will come back on screen.
If you wish, you can remove the DASHBOARD from the screen by
pressing the INFO button and view the graph in a larger screen.
On the right is a sample result screen obtained in the Ground Anomaly
& Cavity mode :
This is the initial top view:
This is the 3D graph that can be viewed 360° using the directional
buttons :
On the graph above, when you press the OK button, the below graph
appears showing the target ID :
This is the graph showing the scanned area from start to finish and
all the sweeps :
The INVENIO allows the user to view the 3D graphs of the detected
targets and analyze them.
Once you detected a metal or ground anomaly or cavity in the detection
screen with the IPTU sensor, and scanned over them in the scan screen,
you can now go to the result screen by pressing the OK button and
analyze the obtained 3D graphs of these targets.
NOTE : The 3D graphs provided in the result screen show the general
form of the target; it does not provide any details. For example, you
can see the approximate shape of a statue or a gun but cannot see the
details of these objects. The graphs of targets with square, rectangle,
circle or stick shapes will be more clear.
NOTE : In some cases, one side of a square target may appear longer
on the screen depending on the direction of your scan. Similarly, circular
shapes may appear elliptical.
NOTE : If you are using the INV56 large coil, the shapes of small shallow
targets may appear in a stick form.
When you go to the result screen, the top view of the target will be
displayed. When the 3D GRAPH OPTIONS are displayed on the screen,
to rotate the graph, you need to remove the 3D GRAPH OPTIONS from
the screen by pressing the SETTINGS or the BACK button. Using the
directional buttons, you can rotate the graph 360° and analyze it from
all angles (this is the ROTATE function). In addition, by pressing the PAN
ROTATE button you can switch to the pan function and by using the
directional buttons again, you can slide the screen right and left or up
and down as well as zoom in and zoom out the image.
ROTATE PAN
You can see the following data on the result screen :
(1) The signal strength
(2) The length and width of the signal (the estimated target dimensions)
(3) The scanned area and its dimensions
(4) The estimated target depth and target ID
(5) The estimated target shape
NOTE : If there are multiple targets in the scanned area, you can see
them all in the result screen.
The targets in the result screen are indicated by colors according to the
metal group they fall under just like in the detection screen. When you
press the OK button in the result screen, the color target ID bar at the
top of the screen and a pop-up window on the target will appear. You
can see the where the target ID falls on the ID bar as well as the target
ID and target depth in cms. or in inches in the pop-up window.
If multiple targets were scanned, each target will be displayed separately
on the result screen. To go from one target to the other and display the
target IDs and depths of each target, press the OK button.
When you are on the last target, if you press the OK button again,
you can see the start and finish points of the scan as well as all the
movements of the coil drawn linearly.
3D GRAPH OPTIONS
It is displayed on the left side of the result screen. If you wish, you can
remove it from the screen by pressing the SETTINGS button and the
DASHBOARD will appear on the left side of the screen instead (please
read the next section).
(1) SIGNAL PROCESS LEVEL
For some targets, the device processes the obtained raw data
sometimes in 4 levels and for some targets, sometimes in 5 levels and
provides the data obtained either in the 4th or the 5th level. Level 0
indicates the raw data. The user can view the data in each level using
the plus (+) and minus (-) buttons. In some cases, the data picked by
the device may not be the most similar one to the real target. Moreover,
in some cases, the raw data may be the best corresponding with the
real target.
IMPORTANT! The 3rd level of the signal process always shows the
data trained by artificial intelligence. For this reason, the artificial
intelligence options are not displayed at this level. For details, please
read the Artificial Intelligence and Neural Network section.
(2) RESOLUTION
It is used to increase the image quality of the 3D graph. The device
adjusts resolution automatically based on the size of the scanned
area. If you want to see the graph in more details, you need to lower
the resolution.
(3) SAVE
It is used to save the 3D graph to the archives. When you select Save,
the warning message ''Are you sure you want to save the data?'' will
appear on screen. If you press the OK button, a progress bar will
appear in a window. Once the progress bar is full, you will see the
message ''Data is successfully saved!'' and the record number. When
you press the OK button, the 3D Graph Options will disappear and
the result screen will be displayed. Once the result screen is saved,
''Delete'' will be displayed instead of ''Save'' function under the graph
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RESULT SCREEN
INVENIO is the world's first metal detector using artificial intelligence
and artificial neural network. Let's look at what artificial intelligence
and artificial neural network mean first :
Artificial neural networks are computer programs which can form and
generate new information and undertake decision making processes by
utilizing adaptive learning algorithms with the help of neural receivers
mimicking the biological neural structure of the human brain. The
technical task of the neural network is to produce an output in return
for the input data. In order for the network to do this, the network is
trained with certain samples. Afterwards, the network reaches the level
of making sweeping generalizations and decisions. Then, the network
determines the output with the ability gained.
The Artificial Neural Network enables the device to provide superior
shape extractions, as well as depth indications, by utilizing adaptive
learning algorithms. In other words, your device is a learning detector,
and the more you train it, the better target shapes it will provide within
time.
IMPORTANT! The neural network is present in the Basic and Expert
modes only.
The main steps in training the detector with neural network are as
follows :
During the training process, the 3D graph, ideally, should be in the top
view.
1. Once you have detected a target and dug it out, you need to compare
the target to the shape and signal process level provided by the device.
2. Upon performing a scan over the detected target, the device
automatically displays the target shape obtained in signal process
level, 4 or 5. These 2 levels are the trainable levels by the neural
network.
3. First, compare the target to the shapes in 4th and 5th levels. Then,
check the shape in the 3rd signal process level. The 3rd level is the
level that utilizes artificial intelligence by factory default.
4. If the shape in the 3rd level resembles the actual target the most,
you do not need to train the detector.
5. On the other hand, if one of the shapes in the 4th and 5th levels
resembles the target more, you need to train the detector. In order to
do this, first choose level 4 or 5 from the signal process levels.
6. Then, press the down button and select the target. The target will
be marked in green.
7. Upon target selection, select Learn and press the OK button. When
the process is completed, a check mark will appear in the small box
next to it. Pressing the OK button in the presence of a check mark
means re-training the data and this is not recommended.
IMPORTANT! In case of multiple targets, select ''Target'' from the options
and select the target you want using the right and left buttons. Please
remember that different targets may have different signal process
levels.
NOTE: You can also train the device later by opening the saved result
screens in the Archives.
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Operating System
Graphic Process
Sensor
Operating Principle
Operating Frequency
Audio Frequencies
Search Modes
Iron Audio
Tone Break
Notch Filter
Languages
Ground Balance
Pinpoint
Frequency Shift
Vibration
Sensitivity Setting
Target ID
Search Coils
Display
Backlight
LED Flashlight
Weight
Length
Shaft Battery
System Box Battery
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IPTU (Integrated Positional Tracking Unit)
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INVENIO: 14kHz INVENIO Pro: 5kHz / 14kHz / 20kHz
150 Hz - 700Hz adjustable
3 Non-Motion (Basic / Expert / Ground Anomaly & Cavity) and
3 Motion (All Metal / Fast / Deep)
Yes
Yes
Yes
English / German / Greek / Turkish / French / Italian / Russian /
Arabic / Spanish / Chinese / Persian / Bulgarian / Serbian /
Romanian / Dutch / Portuguese / Polish
Automatic / Manual / Tracking
Yes
Yes
Yes
01-99
00-99
INVENIO: INV28 Waterproof DD 28x18cm (11" x 7")
INV40 Waterproof DD 40x35cm (15.5" x 14")
INVENIO Pro: INV28 Waterproof DD 28x18cm (11" x 7")
INV40 Waterproof DD 40x35cm (15.5" x 14")
INV56 Waterproof DD 56x49cm (22" x 19")
7" 800x480 18 Bit RGB TFT Screen
Yes
Yes
System Box: 1.7kg (with 5500 mAh battery) Shaft and Handle: 2.4kg
121cm -152cm adjustable
7.4 V 5400 mAh LiPo
7.4 V 5500 mAh LiPo
7.4 V 9500 mAh LiPo
Approximately 9 hours
Approximately 5 hours
Approximately 9 hours
2 years
Displaying the shape & dimensions of metals, displaying the depth
of metals, displaying ground anomalies / cavities.
Nokta & Makro Detectors reserves the right to change the design,
specifications or accessories without notice and without any obligation or liability whatsoever.
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