REX TM

Metal Detectors

“V E G A ”
pulse induction metal detector

User’s guide

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Made in Bulgaria
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In order to use the device for a maximum long time and without problems, as well as
to be able to use all of its options, please read carefully the whole instruction
manual and observe the directions in it.

The standard set of VEGA comprises:

- searching frame of 1x1m. /1,20x1,20m/
- control unit with built in accumulator;
- automatic charger for 220 V;
- detailed instruction manual for operation.
If any of t hese ite ms are mi ssing, im mediately i nform u s, or our autori zed dealer
where you purchas ed your dete ctor.

VEGA has the following parts for control:

- “ON / V OLUM E” – s witches on the detect or and volume control.
- “THERESHOLD” – used to adj us t threshold level . Rotate t he co ntroller
counter- clock wis e to low positi on to avoi d interf er ence. Cl ock wi se rotate
the cont roller to ha ve hi gh hum level .
- “D EL AY” – sampling del ay control knob .
- “GND / DISC” – dual control knob – adjust ground balance in ALL METAL mode, and
discrimination in DISC mode.
- Butt on “DISC” – switch on and switch off DISC mode
- Butt on “MODE” – toggling between Dynamyc and Static modes
- Butt on "TUNE " – ser ves for automatic setting of the device to ground
conditions of terr ain where it work s in Stati c mode.
- Button “LIGHT” – switch on and switch off LCD back light.
- Jack CHARGE – to charging storage batteries
- LCD for graphic display pointing level of signal and discrimination, selected modes and the
batteries status.

1. Assembling of the device:

Assembling the VEGA is simple and you don’t need any special tools.

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When use the round coil 14” (36cm.): The bearing rod is assembled by inserting of the
lower part into the upper one. Choose the desired length of the whole construction and the
fixing clamp is tightened between both parts of the bearing rod. The lower part of the
bearing rod is put with the opening between the ears of the coil and the plastic bolt is
tightened by choosing the position of the coil to be parallel to the ground surface. Don't
over-tighten the plastic bolt and nut to not damage the threading of the bolt! The coil cable
is wind up tightly around the bearing rod and is switched to the terminal of the monitor unit.
Upon switching of the cable of the coil to the monitor unit, tighten the well the metal nut of
the coupling to the terminal of the box. Upon switching off, unscrew the nut completely and
pull out the coupling without pulling or twisting the cable of the coil. This way, you will
prevent the cable and the conductors in it from breakdown or short circuit. Fi nall y adjust
search coil angle to your preference and you ar e ready.
NOTE: Do not allow the cable to flop loosely over the search coil. Since the detector
is sensitive enough to „see“ the tiny wires in the cable, a floppy cable can cause false
signals as the search coil senses the moving wires.

When use the search frames 1x1m. or bigger: The search frame should be held
approximately 4 to 6 inch (10 to 15cm.) to ground surface while searching. Do not
allow one end of the frame to be higher than the other. Make sure that no large metal
objects are close to the search frame for initial adjustment. Also, check your shoes or
boots since most of them contain metal parts and you would receive a signal response any
time you step near to the coil.
In order to avoid interference of the metal parts of the electronic unit, be sure to carry the
Pulse Master Pro on the side of your body that is away from the search frame.

1. Setting and use VEGA:

Searching frame is assembled and is placed on the ground paying attention to the range
and there don't have to be any metal objects. The cable is sub - connected to the device.
Turn on the detector by rotating “VOLUME” knob clockwise to "ON" position
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 2. Working with the device in ALL METAL mode:
The display shows on the 1st row on the LCD ALL METAL (if work in ALL METAL mode),
and on the 2nd row – ground balance level (or discrimination level if work in DISC mode),
mode – Static or Dynamic, level of the threshold, and state of the battery.

1st row of the display is graphical indicator of the level for more comfortable tracking of the
changes in the signal in ALL METAL mode.
Increase “THRESHOLD” until you hear audible pulse warning (pop). Click for 1-2 sec TUNE
button and then relax. The sound disappears and graphic indicator of the first row is
returned to zero position in ALL METAL mode, or in middle position in DISC mode. Hold for
a few seconds the coil / frame above the ground. If the sound signal is changed (increased),
lower values of THRESHOLD carefully, until the sound signal disappears or stays to hear
the sound "pop" with a low frequency.
Operator manualy can eliminate influence of the soil, ceramics, stones, hot rocks with
GND / DISC knob. In ALL METAL mode, this knob working as ground balance control.
Lower the search frame/coil to within one-inch of the ground surface while listening to the
threshold audio signal. If the threshold signal increase, the “GND/DISC” control needs to
be increased – to high position. At the same time, you can increase DELAY too, to high
position. When DELAY knob is in low to middle positions (1-5), detector will give you the
greatest sensitivity of any object detected. In high positions (5-10), you can minimize the
effects due to highly mineralized soils, stones, old ceramics. Holding the coil higher will
helps to reduce ground effects as well.
Keep repeating this step while the sound signal is no change in the approach to the
ground surface. Once this is accomplished, the VEGA is properly ground balanced and
ready to use.
While balancing the detector, you have to be sure there are no metal objects around the
search coil.
Should within the coil range there falls in a metal object, it provokes a signal which is
depicted on the level of the graphical indicator. At the same time a sound is heard with a
frequency which depends on the level of the signal. The more louder the signal, the more
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higher the sound frequency. This is a very convenient mode for precise localization of the
location of an object.
To more precisely fix the location of the metal object in a strong and continuous signal can
be raised searching frame greater height above the ground. This will reduce the second
reflected signal from the metal object.
At a presence of de-balance, one has to press "TUNE", as at this, the searching coil has
to be close to the ground, at the distance of search to be.
If at work or in the initial setup, you hear irregular pulse sounds, they may be due to external
electromagnetic interference. In this case, turn potentiometer DELAY in a position where
this pulsation will disappear or detector will work considerably stable. Other metal detectors,
land cables, railroad tracks, radio transmitters, electric motors, water pumps etc. produce
strong magnetic fields that can interfere. If there are electromagnetic interference from
your searching area, lower the THRESHOLD, or change the current searching area. In
areas with complicate soil condition, try to set the THRESHOLD to proper position. Don’t
set the THRESHOLD to high position. Or you’ll get a false result.
Also, low sensitivity usually used, when a large object is detected at a small depth in earth.
Then the signal is continuous in order to determine the exact place of the object it is more
convenient to use low sensitivity. Thus the signal from the detected object becomes much
shorter.
“VEGA” can sometimes react by small objects such as big coins or large caps, if they are on
the earth surface and within just pass over them, but then hear a short sound of a double
crossing of the two arms of the frame over the subject search!
“ VEGA” work in switching mode with very low frequency - 350Hz, (same coil at one time
broadcast, a recorded following the adoption of a secondary object signal) searching is
necessary framework to move relatively slowly over the ground to enable to achieve good
depth of search. Should not be run when searching with the detector or to go very quickly to
prevent loss of depth!
2.1 Change of working mode - the device can work with Dynamic or Static mode.
Dynamic mode we recommend when using small coils and make fast sweep over the
ground surface. Thus the signal from the detected object becomes much shorter. Also, fast
mode is appropriate if there is much trash in the ground where you use detector.

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 Static mode we recommend when use search frame to detect a large object at big
depth under the ground. Then the signal is continuous in order to determine the exact place
of the object.
2.2 LIGHT button - night or when visibility is low, you can switch on the display light to
see better and settings and indication. This is done by pressing the LIGHT button. When
you do not need lights, switch off it to saving energy from the battery.

3. Working with the device in DISC mode:

If you want to work in DISC mode, push the button “DISC” and you will hear a
single sound. Accordingly, the display appears Disc:-- on the 2th row.

In DISC mode knob GND/DISC this knob working as discrimination control!

Set the DISC to high position. Discrimination starts working at levels “6” of DISC, having
retained the maximum depth of work. As more DISC increases, the more effective it
discrimination of ferrous objects, but at the same time reduces the depth of search. In
position of DISC - 10, it can be about 20-30 % less than the maximum depth, but at the
same time can be eliminated large iron (ferrous) objects.
You can set your preference discrimination as to what extent be rejected iron (magnetic)
objects. Recommended to work as DISC is “8”. In this case, loss of depth is not as tangible,
while successfully eliminating most magnetic objects.
When the frame moves over a ferrous object, the sound level does not change, and
appears sound after the signal bypass the facility, which disappears gradually or disappears
quickly if the frame back over the object. Once passed, in what direction the sound again
appears, and gradually disappears. This is so-called reverse sound effect that occurs only
for ferrous objects especially if the subject is not deep under the surface.
One should bare in mind that the efficiency of the discrimination depends quite on the
size of the metal object and the depth it is situated in the soil. It could be 100% accurate
for small and middle-sized objects situated on the surface layer (with depth
approximately 50-100 cm in the soil), up to 50% accurate for big metal utensil (1x1m for
instance) buried at 2-3 m in the soil. That is to say the bigger the object the deeper it is
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buried in the soil and the harder it is to be discriminated. Smaller coils have better
opportunities for discrimination.

4.The detection depth depends on the following:

-size, shape and location of the object in the soil. The bigger the reflecting surface of
the object the deeper it is to be found;
-soil composition and mineralization level – the drier and more homogeneous the soil
the easier it will be to adapt the device and for the device to detect deeper. Under stones,
dry sand or in clay utensil, metals are easier to be found than in freshly dug out or damp
soil.
-the longer the object has been in the soil the easier it will be to be found as a result of
the good contact with the soil. The longer the object has been in the ground the bigger the
field is and imitates bigger object!
-type of detecting coil. The bigger the diameter of the coill the deeper it will be able to
detect metals.
-operator's experience and skills.
You can do field tests by yourself using the device if you bury different metal objects in
different depth but you should leave them in the ground for at least 3 months. Thus the
test results will be more reliable. You should mind the soil type and the moisture
composition in it. Best results are received when the soil is dry.

5.Charging storage batteries and indications for their status.

“VEGA” has a built-in accumulator battery 12V/1,3Ah, which is able to provide 12-15 hours
of working process without any interruption depending on the chosen power and the type of
the used search coil. Bigger coils consume more power and thus the working time is shorter.
The battery’s status is shown on the second row on the right. When the capacity decreases
below 12,0V, the indicator will be empty.
The charging is automatic and begins when the device is SWITCHED OFF and you plug the
charger into the charging jack of the back panel of the device. The jack cage is “+” and the
middle terminal is “-”.The red LED on the charger indicates that the battery is charging. The
charging continues till the moment when the batteries reach their maximum capacity. Then

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the charging automatically stoped and red LED on the charger turn off and indicates that the
battery is fully charged.
Always charge device's storage batteries ONLY with the paired chargers to it. Thus
you will prevent damages or confusion between “+” and “-” because the use of other
chargers or adaptors may lead to irretrievable damages in the batteries!

6. Possible problems during exploitation of “VEGA”:

6.1. When switching it on you can not hear a sound, there is no information on the
display, no indication that the device is switched on. It might indicate for:
- Accumulator battery is dead (usually after a long period of time). Charge the battery
with the charger. If the problem is not solved contact the service-station (office) of the
company manufacturer or the local distributor.
6.2. The working depth is significantly shallower than the normal. It might indicate for:
- Accumulator battery could be discharged – pay attention to the shown for the capacity of
the battery. If it is under 12V, charge the batteries with the automatic charger. If you can not
solve the problem contact the service-station (office) of the company manufacturer or the
local distributor.
6.3. During detection the device does not work stable, makes strange sounds which
are not due to a metal detection. It might indicate for:
-irregular electromagnetic external interruptions.
-problems with the aerial cable – disconnected conductor, a shot circuit or bad connection in
the coupling.
It is possible after continuance work and many times of switching on and off the
cable's coupling to the jack box the contact between them to be destroyed. There are 2
terminals with sightholes in the jack of the back panel of the device. Put something sharp
like a knife or a screwdriver in the sightholes and make them wider. Thus the coupling will fit
better into the jack which will improve the contact between them. It is possible in the
presence of some kind of dirty like dust or moisture to clean the terminals with cotton-wool
and alcohol. If you can not solve the problem contact the service-station (office) of the
company manufacturer or the local distributor.

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 6.4. The device works only with headset and when working with amplifier you can not
hear a sound. Usually that happens when the headset jack is damaged. In that case contact
the service-station (office) of the company manufacturer or the local distributor to change
the jack.
6.5. The battery charge quickly and after that during the working process they go
dead quickly. Usually that happens when the battery is really old and need replacement.
Contact the service-station (office) of the company manufacturer or the local distributor for
change of the storage batteries.
In case that the “VEGA” has been exposed to low temperatures, you should
absolutey avoid an abrupt warming. The condensation humidity can provoke a disturbance
of function.

7. Guarantee
The detector VEGA is offered with 2 years of guarantee of electronics, labor and
materials used, for harms which are not caused on purpose or irresponsibly.
We can upkeep your device after period of guarantee if it is necessary.

The Manufacturer (trader) does not bear any responsibility if you use the device in violation
of the law, on archeological or forbidden for search places as well as on private property
without the knowledge or the permission of the owner.
Protect the environment and always fill back in the holes you have dugged out!

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