LCD Function Display - The most obvious change to the
GPX-4000 is the new LCD display on the rear of the control box. Simply
scroll through the various functions of the detector and select the
level required. All the variable level controls offer precise numeric
settings for more accuracy. Now you can compare the effect of different
settings precisely and easily remember your preferred levels, without
the risk of settings being accidentally changed during transit or while
detecting. All setting changes are saved automatically on Shut Down,
and loaded up when you switch the detector on, then at anytime you can
restore back to the Factory Preset settings.
Pre-Set Search Modes - Patch Finding, General & Deep Detecting
- Different search techniques require different settings on your
detector to give maximum performance for best results. If out patch
finding over virgin ground your priority is to cover more ground at a
faster sweep speed, you need a detector with fast target response,
sharp clear signal and possibly fast ground tracking. However,
carefully chaining an area that has already produced nuggets requires
an entirely different set of settings. The GPX-4000 offers three
pre-programmed search modes already set up for the three common search
techniques - Patch finding; General detecting and Deep slow careful
detecting. As you get more familiar with all the new functions of the
GPX-4000, you can then program your own preferred settings for each
technique, or search mode.
New Functions
- Gain
- The Gain function sets the overall performance level of your
detector. In areas where the search conditions are mild, you can
increase the Gain, and in areas that are more difficult it can be
reduced. You'll find using the Gain control in combination with other
controls like Timings, Audio and Ground Balance will enhance
performance to the ultimate.
- Sensitive / Smooth Timing
- The GPX-4000 now has two sensitive options. The all-new Smooth option
dramatically reduces signals from hot rocks and false ground noises,
yet remains highly responsive to small targets. In mild ground
conditions, the Sensitive Timing found on previous GP detectors, now
called Extra, is the preferred option as it will provide greater depth.
- Ground Balance Type
- In addition to the normal ground balance that we are all familiar
with, the GPX-4000 now has an optional "Specific" ground balance,
designed specifically for use in very hot ground and especially useful
with Mono-loop coils.
- Response - We are all
familiar with the standard distinctive target signal we get from small
nuggets, it tends to start with a rising tone and then drops to a lower
tone. Because we usually find more small nuggets than large ones, this
target signal is very familiar to us. The response function allows you
to invert the normal target response so that when you're detecting deep
ground for large nuggets, the target response from a big nugget is
easier to hear, as it will be the familiar target signal you're used to
hearing.
- Motion - Different sweep speeds
demand different software so that the detector can give the best
results. The Motion function allows the operator to indicate their
intended sweep speed to provide the best threshold stability and target
response for that sweep speed.
- Volume Limit -
Improvements have been made to allow potentially loud signals to be
reduced without any loss of signal strength on weak soft signals, even
on very low settings.
New Lithium Ion Battery
For
a mere 870g, Minelab's new lightweight Lithium-Ion Batteries hold their
charge at almost full power for hours more than conventional batteries
and will operate the GPX-4000 for over 12 hours. The intelligent
charging system is self-contained in the robust yet lightweight
aluminium housing, offering very rapid recharge times of 3 to 4 hours,
from either the 12v vehicle or Mains adaptor. Best of all, the
available power of the battery can be tested at any time through the
LCD display on the detector.
New Padded Comforter Belt
Included
with the GPX-4000 is a new padded waist belt that makes wearing the
battery harness all the more comfortable, you won't notice you have it
on.
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