FSFSFSTFSESEPSSSESSOSSCOCClCCCE?sE TREASURE (@ Wemtain | Metal Detectors Heath Jones (Online Sales) (256)284-2247 | GIZMO METAL DETECTOR VMC1 Software Version 1.18 Operation Manual— eee ee Ee NOTES ON WARRANTY Opening the unit and attempting to repair it yourself or removing parts other than described in the present operation manual without prior authorization in writing through Vallon GmbH voids all warranty claims. Failure to transport the detector in the supplied carrying bag may void warranty. The detector must be packed in the carrying bag during road or air transport. Using the detector not in accordance with this operation manual may void all warranty claims. NOTES ON ELECTROMAGNETIC COMPATIBILITY (CE) This detector corresponds to Class B according to EC-guideline 2004/108/EC. If the detector is used in accordance with the regulations, changes of the electromagnetic surroundings are measured and indicated. Therefore, the detector cannot suppress all noise frequencies. In worst case other electronic instruments may release false alarms due to their radiated emissions. Any further functional disorder — not recognizable by the operator ~ does not occur. Gizmo Metal Detector VMCI - Operation Manual For Technical Service and Support email experiment.fix@arl army.mil ~~EC-CONFORMITY CERTIFICATE Valion GmbH tm Grund 3 72800 Eningen Germany | certifies herewith that the METAL DETECTOR VMC1 agrees to the relevant requirements ofthe EC-guideline conceming tic compatibility (EC-guideline SOO OREO) arg fe alterations as wel as to the corresponding legal decree conceming the ‘implementation of the guideline to national law. This certificate is subject to the observance of the operation manual The assessment of the a.m. product with regards to the electromagnetic compatibility is based on the following norms: EN 61000-6-1 : 2004 EN 61000-6-3 : 2001 [4s Eningen, February 6, 2009 Gerhard Vaiton Searching with on GmbH Grund 2 0-72808 Eigen Phe $40-7521-80890 Fax: +40-7121-83649 Intemat: worw.vallon de Gizmo Metal Detector VMC1 — Operation Manual For Technical Service and Support email experiment. fix@arl.army.mil AECCONTENTS 1. GENERAL APPLICATION... esee 2. GIZMO METAL DETECTION SYSTEM 2.1. Parts and Accessories ...... 2.2 Detector Unit Components.. 3.3. Power-up...... 3.4 Alert Modes... 3.5 Land and Water Mode 3.6 Battery Status Check & BIT... convene 3.6.1 Audio Alerts... 3.6.2 Visual Alerts . 3.6.3 Vibration Alerts 3.7 Normal Soil Mode.. 3.7.1 Sensitivity 3.7.2 Operational Check: 3.7.3. Fast Compensation 3.8 Mineral Soil Mode. seceessensaes 3.8.1 Automatic Mineralized Soil Compensation. 3.8.2 Manual Mineralized Soil Compensation 3.8.3 Sensitivity 3.8.4 Operational Ch3.8.5 Fast Compensation 3.9 Volume Control Mode. 3.10 Channel Selection..... 3.10.1 Automatic Channel Selection « 3.10.2 Manual Channel Selection...... 3.11 Operation of Multiple Gizmos in Close Proximity wAl 3.12 Typical Target Detection Signals.........+ seseresssssanresssese AD 4. ADVANCED TECHNIQUES. ......:+++0000+ aeneneves oe 4.1 Pinpointing a Target........0.0+. 4.2 Pinpointing Multiple Adjacent Target 4.3 Detecting Targets Near Known Metal Objects Peerenr-2 | 4.4 Operation in Overgrown Areas sssssensceseessesssssssenseseseee DD 5. DATA INPUT/OUTPUT.....sccsssssssssosseseenerssenreseres soeeeee 4 APPENDIX A — PRE-COMBAT CHECKS .svsssssssssssersseeeeres 55, APPENDIX B - BATTERY STATUS CHECK AND BIT AUDIO AND VIBRATION ALERTS........57 APPENDIX C — TROUBLESHOOTING......sssvssssssssssserssnsser 58. APPENDIX D — WEIGHTS AND MEASURES. .....s++sser0ee000059 APPENDIX E — FIELD AND SUSTAINMENT MAINTENANCE... soreere OL1. GENERAL APPLICATION WARNING: People with a heart pacemaker or similar medical device must avoid direct contact with the Search Head while the system is in operation. WARNING: Unit Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) and the Program Of Instruction (POI) ALWAYS take precedence over the information contained in this manual. WARNING: Do not use the Gizmo for locating magnetically influenced munitions. WARNING: Do not touch explosive ordnance with the Gizmo Search Head. CAUTION: The Metal Detector detects metals only. Each audio signal may indicate a mine with metal content or an UXO. Mines containing only small metal parts with very special metallic alloy may eventually not be detected. Mines without any metal part will not be detected. P PPR - Before starting detection work, perform the Operational Checks (see Section 3.7.2).6 be ee Detector, or Vallon VMCI, is designed for the Sea i o metal parts in mines, ammunition, or explosive nance in the ground and in shallow water. The Search Head Must be moved above the ground in such a way that obstacles like Brass, stones, branches, or explosive ordnance are not touched. In the case of specified normal operation, the Gizmo is completely safe to use and represents no health hazard to humans. However, People with a heart pacemaker, or a similar medical device in or on their body, must avoid direct contact with the Search Head while the system is in operation. The Gizmo detects all kinds of metal, e.g. iron, steel, gold, copper, brass, silver, etc. Ease of operation combined with a rigid and compact mechanical design facilitate transportation and detection work in impassable areas. Along with its digital signal processor, the Gizmo operates on the principle of an advanced pulse-field, specially improved by Vallon. The Gizmo has operational modes specifically designed to detect targets buried in mineralized soils (like laterite, magnetite, and magmatite), as well as in shallow water (salt and fresh water), and under the electromagnetic influence of power lines; all without an appreciable reduction in the detector’s sensitivity. The Gizmo detects metal objects only. Each Detection Alarm could indicate a mine with metal content or an UXO (Unexploded Ordnance). Mines containing only small metal parts or very special metallic alloys might not be detected. Mines without any metal parts will not be detected. Gizmo Metal Detector VMCI — Operation Manual For Technical Service and Support email experiment.fix@arl.army.milPoserrevrr rT ere eee SD) RTD Before starting detection work, perform the Operational Checks (see Section 3.7.2). Do not use the Gizmo for locating magnetically influenced munitions. The known magnetically influenced mines of NATO- countries will not be activated, provided that the detector is equipped with non-magnetic batteries, and a minimum distance of 20 cm is maintained between the Search Head and the target. For the detection of mines from other manufacturers and non-NATO countries, it is recommended to test in advance if the Gizmo can detect each—and if so, at what depth—before beginning search operations.2. 2.1 GIZMO METAL DETECTION SYSTEM Parts and Accessories The Gizmo Metal Detector System is a special configuration of the Vallon VMCI System and accessories. The Gizmo is issued with the following parts and accessories (figure 2-1): )) 2) 3) 4) 5) 6) 1) 8) 9) Gizmo Detector Unit folded for storage Armrest Belt Test Piece and Battery Compartment Key on a Lanyard Piezo-electric Headset, designed specifically for use with the Gizmo and other Vallon metal detectors 6 “C* Cell Nickel Metal Hydride Rechargeable Batteries (3 shown) and 3 “C* Cell Alkaline Batteries (not shown) Battery Charger, 120/240 Volt AC Power Cable, 4 AC Plug Adapters, and Cigarette Lighter 12 Volt DC Power Cable Backpack Titanium Tipped, Non-magnetic Mine Probe Hard Case 10) Operator Manual (not shown) 11) Field Reference Guide (not shown) 12) DVD (not shown)@G64C0GCERECRCSEREREBPBPVUV VV VV Figure 2-1. Gizmo System Parts and Accessories.10 ee 2.2 Detector Unit Components The main components of the Gizmo Detector Unit are shown in Figure 2-2. Hand Grip and Pinpoint Button Compartment Control and Display Panel Data and Mode Selector Switch Telescoping Pole with Locking Clamps Search Figure 2-2. Gizmo Detector Unit Main Components. Gizmo Metal Detector VMC1 — Operation Manual : For Technical Service and Support email experiment.fix@arl.army.mil8} The Detector Unit is powered-up via the Mode Selector Switch (figure 2-3). The Mode Selector Switch has four positions: Off, Normal Soil, Mineral Soil, and Volume Control. Headset Port Mode es i aes b al Selector eee Switch errr Figure 2-3. Mode Selector Switch and Data and Headset Port. Normal Soil Mode is recommended as the normal operation mode since it provides the most effective detection capabilities and the highest sensitivity. Mineral Soil Mode is used when operation in Normal Soil Mode is not reliable due to interference from minerals in the soil. Volume Control Mode is used to adjust the volume of the Internal Speaker or the Headset. The Data and Headset Port (figure 2-3) is used as a serial port interface for upgrading the firmware or to connect the Gizmo Headset. The Control and fel Panel is comprised of three buttons ‘ (2) and and a numbered LED Display (figure 2- 4). The 14 LEDs serve as a horizontal bar graph depicting signal SEE TT dalahalalestrength when a target is detected, as well as displaying volume and sensitivity levels, channel number, battery status, and trouble shooting messages. The buttons are used to: ¢ Select the Alert Mode ¢ Select Land or Water Mode ¢ Set the Volume Level e Adjust the Sensitivity e Select the Channel ¢ Perform Mineralized Soil Compensation é Pinpoint Mode allows target detection while the Search Head is moving slowly or stationary to detect individual targets that are The Pinpoint Button is located on the end of the Hand Grip. close to each other. Figure 2-4. Control and Display Panel. The non-magnetic Search Head contains the metal detecting element in a watertight, oval frame, providing an unobstructed view of the search lane. The Search Head pivots up and down to optimize surface contour sweeping. Gizmo Metal Detector VMCI — Operation Manual toa 13 2.3 Headset The Gizmo system comes complete with a Headset that should only be used with the Gizmo system or other Vallon metal detectors. The Headset contains a non-magnetic piezo-speaker, necessary for use near all metal detector systems including the Gizmo. Use the Headset when it is difficult to hear the Detector Unit’s Internal Speaker or for silent operations when using the Audio Alert. Figure 2-5. Headset worn like a headphone. To install the Headset, connect the Headset Cable Connector (figure 2-5) to the Data & Headset Port (figure 2-3). Place the Headset speaker next to your ear, wrap the straps around your head, and fasten the straps (figure 2-5). NOTE: The Detector Unit’s Internal Speaker is automatically deactivated when the Headset is connected to the Detector Unit, Gizmo Metal Detector VMCI — Operation Manual14 3. OPERATION WARNING: Unit Standard Operating Procedures and the Program Of Instruction ALWAYS take precedence over the information contained in this manual. 3.1 Set-up 1. Open the three Locks of the Telescoping Pole. Figure 3-1. 2. Rotate the Search Head forward and down. Figure 3-2. 3. Slide out the Armrest. Figure 3-3. Gizmo Metal Detector VMCI — Operation Mi C r - anual For Technical Service and Support email experiment.fix@arl.army.milDBODIODPABABSSSEITSEST eS 'S'S + 15 4. Rotate the Hand Grip up until it clicks in place. Figure 3-4. 5. Flip up the Armrest Belt. Figure 3-5. 6. Extend the Telescoping Pole to the desired length and lock it. Figure 3-6. Figure 3-7. Figure 3-8. >16 3.2. Battery Loading CAUTION: Dropping batteries vertically into the Battery Compartment can damage the Gizmo Detector Unit and/or the batteries. A AN power-up. CAUTION: If the Battery Compartment Cover is not closed correctly, the Battery Compartment will not be watertight, and the Gizmo Detector Unit might not 1 Unscrew and remove the Cover of the Battery Compartment (1) using the Battery Compartment Key (2). Figure 3-9. bom, Lay the Gizmo on a flat surface. Gently insert the batteries, positive end first, without dropping them into the Battery Compartment. Figure 3-10. 3. Tightly close the Battery Compartment Cover using the Battery Compartment Key (figure 3-9). Gizmo Metal Detector VMC1 ~ Operation Manual For Technical Service and Support email experiment.fix@arl army mj}3.3. Power-up The Gizmo Detector Unit is powered-up by turning the Mode Sclector Switch from the Off position (figure 3-11) to any of the three other positions (figure 3-12). (a) ) (©) Figure 3-12. Mode Selector Switch in: (a) Normal Soil Mode position, (b) Mineral Soil Mode position, and (c) Volume Contro! Mode position. Each time the Gizmo is powered-up into either avian or the Mineral Soil Mode, the Gizmo will sonees Check and a Built-In Test (BIT) (see Section 3.6). ____—___——___—__7 Gj — Operation Manual Stee ee