CST/BERGER MT200 User manual
MAGNA-TRAK 200 SERIES
MAGNETIC LOCATOR
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Models
MT200
MT202
Instruction Manual
Manual de Instrucciones
Manuel d’Instructions
Manuale di Istruzioni
Bedienungsanleitung
Het instructie Handboek
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Magna-Trak
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200 Series
Power
Magna-Trak
Sensitivity
Volume
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Magna-Trak
Sensitivity
Volume
Erase
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Magna-Trak
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Magna-Trak
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The metal detector MAGNA-TRAK is
designed to detect ferromagnetic items. The
MAGNA-TRAK locates ferruginous underground
items such as conduits, receptacles, joining
elements, manhole covers etc.
INCLUDES
The scope of delivery includes:
1 Type MAGNA-TRAK metal detector
1 carrying case
6 1.5 V AA batteries
1 set of operating instructions
INTENDED USE
Any use above and beyond this shall be deemed
non-intended. Our company cannot be held liable
for damages resulting from this.
SAFETY
Warning! Take care if the device detects
unidentified items. They can be harmless waste,
buried contaminated items, ammunition, mines or
duds. In case of any doubt, the responsible
security organs must be informed.
Work on the device may only be carried out by
trained and authorised staff.
The metal detector MAGNA-TRAK should only be
operated with a closed battery cover. (Fig. 2)
MAIN SWITCH
The main switch for the metal detector
MAGNA-TRAK is located on the front side below
the display. It functions as an “ON – OFF” key.
General symbols used for the operating
instructions
The following symbols are used to draw
attention to features in the operating
instructions.
Observe the additional
information!
Main switch on - off
Plus
Minus
Erase (MT202 Model only)
Loudspeaker
Volume
Signal strength
Analogue signal
Battery charge state
INTRODUCTION
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DESCRIPTION
The metal detector consists of:
Housing
The housing consists of impact-resistant, water-repellent plastic. It is used as a retainer for the
electrical and electronic equipment and also as a handle.
The weight distribution and arrangement of the operating buttons enable comfortable
single-handed operation.
Measuring rod
The waterproof attached aluminium pipe incorporates the precisely justified sensor coils.
Power supply
6 1.5 volt “AA” batteries for approximately 100 h. operating period. The batteries are located in a
quick-release battery holder.
Control panel
The display, switch and key are located on the front side of the casing. The field intensity and
volume are set with the “PLUS – MINUS” keys.
Display
The display shows the intensity of a signal received as a figure between 0 and 99 and as an
analogue value via a bar chart.
The bar chart also shows the side of the measurement point on which the centre of the item is
located.
Moreover, the volume level set and the field intensity are both displayed.
Loudspeaker
A water resistant loudspeaker is used to emit acoustic signals. A low standard tone changes in
accordance with the signal intensity from objects detected.
Carrying case
A carrying case with a shoulder strap which protects the device during transport is provided.
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FUNCTION
The metal detector MAGNA-TRAK can be used to locate ferromagnetic items by evaluating
magnetic fields. Two mechanical and electronic sensors which are matched are located within the
global magnetic field in magnetic equilibrium.
This equilibrium is shown by an even, low humming sound.
If the magnetic equilibrium is influenced by the presence of ferromagnetic items, different signals
arise at both sensors, disturbing the preset equilibrium. A low humming sound indicates that no
ferromagnetic items have been located (pos. 0). The sound changes in relation to the item size and
distance continuously variably up to a high-pitched whistling sound (pos. 53 - 99).
Note: Items with no iron content are not registered.
USE UNDER SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Surroundings
Ferromagnetic items in the close vicinity of the operator can falsify measurement results.
These include, for example, shoe studs, tools brought along, watches etc.
Use in water
The device can also be used to locate ferromagnetic items under water. (Fig. 5)
Do not immerse the display housing in water! Items with no iron content are not
registered.
VICINITY OF FERROMAGNETIC ITEMS
Measurements made close to iron fencing, parked cars and devices with iron content should be
taken at an even distance from these. (Fig 6)
The disturbance fields from these items can be suppressed using the “Erase” switch.
(MT202 Model only)
TECHNICAL DATA:
Power Six “AA” (11⁄2 volt) batteries
Battery life 100 hours of intermittent operation (alkaline
batteries) Magnification
Output Powerful magnetic speaker with molded cover
to protect from direct contact.
LCD Display Numeric digital, analog Bar-graph, power line
indicator and low battery indicator feature
Weight Approximately 2.5 lbs. with batteries
Operating temperature 0°F to 120°F (-18°C to 49°C)
Length 42 3⁄4 inches (108.6 cm)
Construction High-impact water resistant plastic, epoxy
painted. Aluminum sensor tube waterproof to
just under the plastic case.
Nominal Sensor 20 inches (50.8 cm)
Specifications subject to change without notice.
BATTERY REPLACEMENT
(1) Switch off the device using the main switch
(2) Remove the battery cover
(3) Insert the batteries as shown in the illustration(fig. 3)
(4) Close the battery compartment lid and click it home
OPERATION
Switch on the device
Check battery levels:
Battery symbol
in the display shows: 3 fields: Battery full
2 fields: Battery operable
1 field: Battery almost empty
0 fields: Battery empty
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Rough search
Hold the device at a 45° angle to the ground surface and scan the ground area to be examined in a
zigzag pattern. (Fig. 7)
Ensure even ground clearance!
Detailed search
If a ferromagnetic item is recognised, the device must be held vertically to the ground surface and
the centre of the item determined using short, crossing movements. (Fig. 8)
ITEM RECOGNITION
Visual LCD display
The value displayed between 0 an 99 enables conclusions to be drawn regarding location depth,
distance and size of the item detected. This value is displayed both as a bar diagram and as a
numerical value. (Fig. 9)
Acoustic display
Similar to the visual display, the acoustic loudspeaker signal changes too. The low standard tone’s
level and volume change if a ferromagnetic item is detected.
Blanking undesired items
When searching for ferromagnetic items in the vicinity of metallic fencing, iron bars, reinforced
steel walls, vehicles, railway tracks etc, they must be suppressed.
The Magna-Trak 202 and its “Erase” feature solves this problem by providing an Erase
Button; simply press this button when an object is interfering with the object of interest.
The sensitivity is automatically adjusted to enhance the detection of the object of
interest. As the ferrous properties of the interfering object changes, the ERASE button can simply
be pressed again to either increase or decrease sensitivity to enhance the detection of the object
of interest.
Pressing the ERASE button adjusts the sensitivity level to 60. If the interfering object causes the
sensitivity reading to approach 99, pressing the button will reduce sensitivity to a reading of 60. If
the sensitivity reading drops below 60, pressing the button will increase sensitivity to 60.
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