XP Metal Detectors Adventis 2 Instruction Manual

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Contents pages

Introduction ....................................................... 2

Description ........................................................ 4

Assembly ........................................................... 5

Alkaline or Rechargeable Batteries,

Battery Life, Battery Low Alert ........................ 7

Controls ............................................................. 9

Start I/0, Sensitivity ..................................................... 9

Discrimination ............................................................ 10

FREQ. SHIFT. .............................................................. 12

Ground ..................................................................... 14

Detecting Techniques .................................... 15

Care Instructions ............................................ 16

Trouble Shooting Problems ............................ 18

Advice to Detectorists ................................... 19

Specifications ................................................. 20

XP Accessories ............................................... 21

Warranty conditions ....................................... 23

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INTRODUCTION

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ONGRATULATIONS ON PURCHASING AN XP METAL

DETECTOR AND WELCOME TO THE WORLD OF RESEARCH

AND

EXPLORATION!

You have invested in a high tech detector with extreme performance, designed
and developed in France. Therefore, you are taking part in the development of
the research in the field of metal detecting undertaken by our company, we
thank you for that.

ADVENTIS 2 is a clever combination of analog/digital technology and
benefits from the latest advances in the field. Our knowledge of that
technology has led us to integrate a microprocessor to analyze
discrimination signals. This microprocessor, faster for discrimination
signal analysis, gives our detectors an increased power and stability,
as well as a better rejection of unwanted targets.

The development of the ADVENTIS, the ADVENTIS 2 has led to the
inclusion of a new circuit board with specially optimised
specifications.

9 faster target detection through the use of new, more

discriminating analogue filters. It will therefore be easier for
you to detect targets in iron infested areas.

9 the transmitter of the XP wireless headphones is integrated

on your detector's circuit board. You can therefore use our
optional wireless headphones without having to change parts
to change channels.

9 The new FREQ. SHIFT switch gives you the option of choosing

between two working channels for the XP wireless
headphones – channel 1 or channel 2 – and between two
detection frequencies – Freq 1 or Freq 2 – for your detector.
You can then search for targets in the same area as another
XP detector without any interference issues.

These two new detectors are also fitted with a new 9” (22.5 cm)
carbon fibre search head with a more robust coil cover.

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INTRODUCTION

You will find it much easier to adjust the controls to
optimise your search technique to the type of area you are searching
in.
The sharpness of the transition between ferrous and non-ferrous,
adjustable with a single turn potentiometer is an addition to maximise
performance.
Our high sensibility "double D" search coils, provide very good ground
penetration.

You will appreciate the sturdiness and the manufacturing quality of
our equipment.
Because a metal detector is generally used in extreme conditions, we
have given full attention to the most sensitive parts. ADVENTIS 2 is
been developed and manufactured with quality components and
material, thus ensuring your XP detector a maximum useful life.

9 Coil Connector, developed by XP: waterproof, gold contacts

(30 μ gold plated).

9 Impact resistant polypropylene armrest.
9 Strong Cable, designed to resist movement failures.
9 Robust Waterproof search coil.
9 Telescopic stem, stored away instantly and easier handled
9 Fibreglass lower stem

The ADVENTIS 2

is high performance detector specially designed

to give you greater ease of use.

Before using your detector for the first time, we recommend that you read this
instruction manual carefully in order to make full use of its abilities.

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DESCRIPTION

1 – Full telescopic stem, includes a fibreglass impregnated lower
stem.

2 – Robust, waterproof search coil. Diam.9” (22.5 cm), provided
with coil cover.

3 - ABS electronics box

4 – Specific XP connector, Waterproof.

5 – Hipmount bag

6 – Coil fixing system

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ASSEMBLY

The assembly of your detector will only take
you a few seconds.
Put the shaft together as shown on the diagram.

x Put the rubber washers on the side of the

fibreglass tube (1).

x Insert the fibreglass tube on the search head (2).
x Insert the new coil fixing parts as shown on the

diagram and screw (3).

The electronic box of your detector can be positioned in 2 different ways:

Option 1 : Under the armrest

To fix it, insert the 2 wings of the armrest in the slides of the
electronic control unit, as indicated on the diagram.

Once the control box in place
under the armrest, wind the cable
around the telescopic shaft as
indicated on the photo.
Use the 2 pieces of Velcro® (A and
B) to keep the cable in a spiral
position.

Insert now the
connector (female)
in its panel
connector (male),
screw it, the
connector is now
watertight.

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ASSEMBLY

To hold the cable along the telescopic stem you can use
Velcro® strip as shown on the photo below(C & D).

Option 2 : Electronic box hipmounted

Insert the control box into the hipmount bag.
Then insert the connector (female) in its panel

connector (male) and screw it.

L Removal of control box

To remove the control box from the armrest, proceed
as indicated below.
Put your hands around the control box and press slightly
with your thumbs on the side of the armrest (1).

Whilst you keep the pressure on, slip the armrest off,
and remove completely the control box from the
armrest (2).

The hipmount bag provided with your detector can allow you to
protect your detector from rain when the electronic box is fixed on
the armrest.

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ALKALINE OR
RECHARGEABLE
BATTERY, BATTERY
LIFE, BATTERY LOW
ALERT

ALKALINE

BATTERY __________________________

ADVENTIS 2 is powered with 12 volts from 8
AA Alkaline batteries using 2 batteries
holders, 4 batteries each.
Pay close attention to the battery ± polarity
before inserting the batteries holders in the
electronic box.
The metal rivets (3) of the batteries holder
must be on the right. Screw the nuts 1 and 2
to close the batteries lid.

In the event of nonprolonged use,
remove the alkaline batteries from the detector.

BATTERY________________________________________

To power your detector you can use rechargeable battery.
The insertion of the rechargeable battery is similar to the Alkaline
batteries.
A charger will allow you to power your detector.

Recharging the batteries can be done in a very simple way:

Always turn off the detector before recharging batteries.
Remove the search coil connector of the electronic box and
insert the charger instead. 12 to 18 hours are necessary to
have a full recharge.

Avoid leaving the batteries recharging for more than 20
hours.

WARNING! Before inserting your charger, check that you are not
recharging Alkaline batteries.

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