Equinox 800 Help

[Steelhead]

I recently obtained permission to detect an 1870's farmhouse property that's never been detected as it's been in the same family since built.  I just got a new Nox 800 to try out today and will be using it with my ctx3030.   I'm looking for any recommendations on a set up/program to use at this old home site for the Nox 800.  Any help is appreciated.  

[Buzzard]

I would start with PARK 1 around the house....get to know the machine , I still use the Presets and love it.   My opinion.

[Guest Tnsharpshooter]

You should see subforum here called Equinox fan club.

Loads of info in the fan club sub-forum.

Pay particular attention to thread at top entitled Equinox essential info.

Park 1 factory settings will get you started.

What you need is a guide for target (coin) ID.

 

[Steelhead]

2 minutes ago, Tnsharpshooter said:

You should see subforum here called Equinox fan club.

Loads of info in the fan club subforum.

Park 1 factory settings will get you started.

What you need is a guide for target (coin) ID.

Thx, I will try to find the guide.  I plan on doing some comparisons between the two machines but not sure I'm technically savvy enough to capture it on my phone via video.  No gopro user here yet.  The property has a barn, springhouse and several outbuildings that all date back to 1800's so I'm sure there's a fair amount of trash scattered throughout.  Thx for the help!

[Guest Tnsharpshooter]

1 minute ago, Steelhead said:

Thx, I will try to find the guide.  I plan on doing some comparisons between the two machines but not sure I'm technically savvy enough to capture it on my phone via video.  No gopro user here yet.  The property has a barn, springhouse and several outbuildings that all date back to 1800's so I'm sure there's a fair amount of trash scattered throughout.  Thx for the help!

I provided you a chart above.

Click on the partial chart shown in post above where I initially responded to you.

[Steelhead]

5 minutes ago, Tnsharpshooter said:

I provided you a chart above.

Click on the partial chart shown in post above where I initially responded to you.

Thx I see it now, had to refresh.  Quick question,  how would I know if the unit I just received today has the update or not?

[Guest Tnsharpshooter]

43 minutes ago, Steelhead said:

Thx I see it now, had to refresh.  Quick question,  how would I know if the unit I just received today has the update or not?

Good question.

My recommendation.

Without hooking detector up to do computer a person can do the following and see if unit has latest version.

Off the top of my head, do the following.

Turn on your unit.

Go to park 2, and scroll over to speed setting and adjust to 1.  Hit detect button.  Next hold the profile button in on right side of unit until you hear a beep.  Then power off unit.  Wait 2seconds. 

Power unit back up and push  user profile button on the right side of unit.  Then Scroll over and check and see if unit is set to speed 1setting.  If it is at speed setting 1, very good chance you’re unit has latest and greatest version update.

Someone else may have a better way to identify vs what I have recommended without hooking it up to computer program.

To be 100% certain, there are procedures talked about in this thread here.

 

 

[Jeff McClendon]

Hi Steelhead,

Park 1 is a great suggestion. It will go deep with good separation. The preset sensitivity is 20 out of 25. Depending on the site that might be a bit too high if it is really trashy. Also, if you are looking for iron targets too, you can use the horseshoe button to check for iron and/or notch in a few more minus numbers beforehand. I believe the first audible tone can be heard at +1 in preset Park 1. Even with the stock coil you can get amazing recovery speed and separation with tiny left to right sweeps over your possible target. Test your pinpoint function before you get started to know where the hot pinpoint spot is on the coil. Even with the update mine is still off (to the right) up to about 1" from center sometimes and I still get weak pinpoint sound (ghosting) but a reset of the pinpoint button usually fixes that.

good luck

Jeff

[Steelhead]

8 hours ago, Tnsharpshooter said:

Good question.

My recommendation.

Without hooking detector up to do computer a person can do the following and see if unit has latest version.

Off the top of my head, do the following.

Turn on your unit.

Go to park 2, and scroll over to speed setting and adjust to 1.  Hit detect button.  Next hold the profile button in on right side of unit until you hear a beep.  Then power off unit.  Wait 2seconds. 

Power unit back up and push  user profile button on the right side of unit.  Then Scroll over and check and see if unit is set to speed 1setting.  If it is at speed setting 1, very good chance you’re unit has latest and greatest version update.

Someone else may have a better way to identify vs what I have recommended without hooking it up to computer program.

To be 100% certain, there are procedures talked about in this thread here.

 

 

Great thanks for the help!

[Steelhead]

5 hours ago, Jeff McClendon said:

Hi Steelhead,

Park 1 is a great suggestion. It will go deep with good separation. The preset sensitivity is 20 out of 25. Depending on the site that might be a bit too high if it is really trashy. Also, if you are looking for iron targets too, you can use the horseshoe button to check for iron and/or notch in a few more minus numbers beforehand. I believe the first audible tone can be heard at +1 in preset Park 1. Even with the stock coil you can get amazing recovery speed and separation with tiny left to right sweeps over your possible target. Test your pinpoint function before you get started to know where the hot pinpoint spot is on the coil. Even with the update mine is still off (to the right) up to about 1" from center sometimes and I still get weak pinpoint sound (ghosting) but a reset of the pinpoint button usually fixes that.

good luck

Jeff

Thanks for the advice Jeff.  Much appreciated!