Bionic alpha
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1. 8 1 Charger The full automatic charger from figure 8 2 has a refreshing function so the internal batteries can reach a much longer durability Charger LED lamps Charger cable with connector Figure 8 1 The charger and its elements The charger cable and connector should be connected to the appropriate socket of the Bionic alpha The LED lamps indicate the current status of recharge The following situations can exist e Refreshing the LED lamp flashes red green refreshing process e Charging the LED lamp shines red charging process e Ready the LED lamp shines green battery is charged e Error the LED lamp flashes red battery defective OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com 14 Charging of internal battery 8 2 Charging the device To load the Bionic alpha the delivered charger has to be connected with the control unit in the provided input like represented in figure 8 2 Figure 8 2 Connecting the charger As soon as the charger is connected to the electric power supply socket the LED lamp will indicate the current charge condition of the internal battery Green full charged Red empty After that the charging refreshing process of the internal battery will start If required the charger will at first start the refreshing process LED lamp flashes red green and then switch automatically to the recharging process LED lamp shines re2. arrow keys until the operating mode Mag System appears on the screen Confirm your selection by pressing the OK Key OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com 12 Operating modes After that the measurement procedure can be started The principle procedure of the measurement is similar to operating mode Jonic System To measure in the Magnetic System there is no calibration necessary In this searching system you don t have to measure from north to south direction you can search for objects in all directions Also in this mode you should avoid disturbances from the environment like mobile phones high voltage lines or radar systems Like in the previous operating modes the device again shows a possible object when lighting up the signal lamp Also you will hear an acoustical signal as soon as you pass over the object The indication Magfield in the display is not important to the user it indicates the measured strength of the magnetic field The indication Distance shows you the possible distance of a located object in meters To finish the measurement you have to switch off the device with the power on and off button OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com Charging of internal battery 13 8 Charging of internal battery In this section you will learn more about how to operate the delivered charger To charge the internal battery of Bionic alpha use only the delivered charger
3. FS Future Serie Bionic alpha User s manual Any information contained in these operating instructions may be changed without prior notice OKM does not make any warranty for this document This also applies without limitation to implied assurances of merchantability and fitness for a specific purpose OKM does not assume any responsibility for errors in this manual or for any incidental or consequential damage or loss associated with the delivery exploitation or usage of this material This documentation is available as presented and without any kind of warranty In no circumstances OKM takes responsibility for lost profits usage or data losts interruption of business activities or all kind of other indirectly damages which developed because of errors in this documentation This instruction manual and all other stored media which are delivered with this package should only be used for this product Program copies are allowed only for security and safety purposes The resale of these programs in original or changed form is absolutely forbidden This manual may not be copied duplicated or translated into another language neither in part nor completely over the copyright matters without the prior written consent of OKM Copyright 2002 2009 OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH All rights reserved OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com Table of contents 1 PROTACOK cisccdavexccdsnsieessatassccveccucsssccessusvonsssse
4. an be calibrated and so the Bionic alpha can be adjusted optimal to the current environment conditions The Operating lamp indicates if the device is in the state of readiness If this operating lamp is shining green the device is ready for operating If this lamp is not shining after powering on the device you have OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com Control elements 9 to control if the internal batteries are charged fully By using the Arrow keys you can navigate in the menu and select the desired operation mode By pressing the OK key you can confirm your selected operation and start the measurement procedure The Power on and off button is used to switch on and off the device 6 2 Back view Figure 6 2 shows the back side of the control unit with all connections Input for charger Connection of probe Figure 6 2 Back view The Connection of probe is used to connect the delivered probe to the control unit The Input for charger is used to connect the delivered charger This allows you to recharge the internal batteries of the device OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com 10 Operating modes 7 Operating modes In this section you will learn more about operating the device It is explained step by step how to proceed for a measurement The device provides the following operating modes Bionic System Basis for measurement is the natural bio system of the human bei
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6. d After charging the internal battery it will automatically switch to impulse trickle charge LED lamp shines green The charger can now be disconnected from the Bionic alpha In certain circumstances a new switch to the refreshing process may be done automatically during the recharging process If the device does not switch to Ready LED lamp shines green within 24 hours the internal batteries cannot be regenerated and should be replaced Therefor it is necessary to send the device for repair OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com Danger of explosion during excavation 15 9 Danger of explosion during excavation Unfortunately the last two world wars also made the ground in many places of the world a potentially explosive scrap heap A host of those lethal relics are still buried in the ground Do not start digging and hacking for an object wildly when you receive a signal of a piece of metal from your device Firstly you might indeed cause irreparable damage to a truly rare find and secondly there is a chance that the object reacts in an insulted way and strikes back Note the color of the ground close to the surface A red or reddish color of the ground is an indicator of rust traces As regards the finds themselves you should definitely pay attention to their shape Curved or round objects should be a sign of alarm especially if buttons rings or little pegs can be identified or felt The same applies
7. g handle This contact should stay during the complete measuring procedure In case the contact has been intermitted you should restart the measurement from the beginning and calibrate again As soon as the optimal value is adjusted confirm this value by pressing the OK key Now you can start with the measurement Move the Bionic alpha slowly up and down like it is represented in figure 7 1 Additionally you can move it also to left and right until you can hear an acoustical signal from the Bionic alpha Figure 7 1 represents schematically the principle proceeding If the device has recognizing a gold object you will hear an acoustical signal and the signal lamp will shine in blue color You should keep this point in your mind OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com Operating modes 11 Figure 7 1 General procedure of a measurement You have now determined a direction where the gold found could be located But you don t know in which distance the object is situated Therefore you have to do a cross pin pointing Walk about 50 meter to the left or to the right and repeat this procedure On the place where the 2 directions are crossing each other the possible target is located This procedure you can repeat as often as you want The principle of pin pointing is represented in figure 7 1 To finish the measurement you have to switch off the device with the power on and off button 7 2 Measurement with lonic System To
8. he scope of delivery Never use the 230 Volt mains supply OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com 6 Technical specification 3 Technical specification The following technical indications are medial values During operation small variations are quite possible 3 1 Control unit Dimensions HXW XD eessen e EEEN OE ESEE EE OE EE E aa 400 x 130 x 100 mm We Gite pasina na an EAN a a a E E A r about 1 5 kg liate htoreN 1o a MAA AE E E on dueieadueaaiedioacdes LCD Display Volta GE iena E E E EIN ON EAEL NEE AA OR E EN EEEE TEAOR 9 Volt Operating time full charged battery ccccccccccceecccceeeeceeeeeeeeaeeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeeseeeeeeeeeeesseeeeeaeeees about 1 hour Operating TEMP eTaltUur es siiicc secissccsuvesssuaseracesccadsinwessaddbasiedaadaesdonebedssecaunedseasdaweaenccdousanaysacunaaad ounces 0 C 40 C OCOD AC EAE AEE EEE E ona E PE EEEE EEAS EE A T AS acoustical visual CODrOllET sLiccrssacasaceadecaeens saaedargianevaceewdevienandesadananganestepnadedevedazeecangaidadaonimaeadunaeseastenoosunesveatae Motorola 4 MHz Table 1 Technical specification 4 Scope of delivery In the following section you can find all standard equipment The scope of delivery can be different in some circumstances because of some optional accessories which should not be included in the basic equipment e 1 Control unit e 1 Probe e 1 Charger e 1 Headphones e 1 Manual e 1 Carrying case OKM Ortungstechn
9. ik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com Assembly 7 5 Assembly In this section is explained how to assemble the device and how to prepare a measurement Figure 5 1 Connection of probes Figure 5 1 shows how to connect the probe to the control unit Do it without any unnecessary application of force Figure 5 2 Connection of charger and headphones In figure 5 2 you can see how the delivered charger has to be connected to the device and how to plug in the headphones OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com 8 Control elements 6 Control elements In this section you will learn more about the fundamental use of all control elements for this measuring instrument All connections inputs and outputs are explained in detail 6 1 Front view Figure 6 1 shows the front side of the control unit Display Compass Signal lamp Operating lamp Input for headphones Ok key Regulator Power on and off button Arrow keys Figure 6 1 Front view The Compass is not only used for orientation but also to find the direction for the measurement in the Ionic System The Signal lamp shines blue as soon as a target has been located by the device During this time the Operating lamp will be deactivated On the Display the current operation mode and the measure and calibration values are represented In the Input for headphones the delivered headphones can be connected With the Regulator the device c
10. ng and magnetic fields Tonic System Measurement of the ionization of buried objects Magnetic System Magnetometer measurement to locate ferromagnetic metals 7 1 Measurement with Bionic System To use the Bionic alpha you have to power on the device with the power on and off button After powering on the device the operating lamp will shine green to signal the operation readiness of the device In case this operating lamp is not shining than the internal battery is not full charged and has to be recharged before using the device To load the device the delivered charger should be used If the operating lamp is shining green the device is ready for operation After powering on the device confirm the operating mode Bionic System with the Ok key The operating mode Bionic System is now activated Before starting the measurement the device has to be calibrated to the current environment conditions The regulator on the device has to be turned to adjust the optimal frequency between 188 and 254 The current frequency is represented on the display of the device To adjust the optimal frequency the value has to be selected in this way that the acoustical signal just disappears The value should be as high as possible but the acoustical signal should not go on The higher the frequency the exacter the device is adjusted to the environment Also it is important that you always keep the contact between your hand and the electrodes on the retainin
11. operate the Bionic alpha you have to switch on the device with the power on and off button After powering on the device the operating lamp will shine green to signal the operation readiness of the device In case this operating lamp is not shining than the internal battery is not full charged and should be reloaded before using the device To load the device the delivered charger should be used If the operating lamp is shining green you can start the measurement After powering on the device you can select the operating mode Jonic System with the arrow keys and confirm this selection by pressing the Ok key To do a measurement with Jonic System there is also a calibration necessary To calibrate the device on ions the Bionic alpha has to be directed on the searched target Now the device calibrates itself automatically on the ion field of this object and memorize this frequency You confirm this value by pressing the Ok key Now you can start the measurement The principle procedure of the measurement is similar to operating mode Bionic System You should take care always to measure from north to south which means you should stay with your back directed to north direction To finish the measurement you have to switch off the device with the power on and off button 7 3 Measurement with Magnetic System This function is used to locate ferromagnetic metals inside an area To enter in the operating mode Magnetic System you have to use the
12. ou should transport the device and accessories always in the appropriate carrying cases Beware that all batteries and accumulators are always charged fully while operating with your system You should only load the batteries when they are completely discharged no matter if you are working with the external power supply or with the internal accumulators In this way a long durability of the used batteries is guaranteed To load the external and internal batteries you have to use only chargers which are part of our scope of delivery OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com
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14. roduct is based on a measuring method to detect gold objects in the destination area The longer the object is buried in the ground the better and deeper it can be located by the device With our team of specialists we guarantee that our products are under recurrent control Our specialists try to implement new developments in terms of further quality improvements for you Of course by selling our products we cannot guarantee that you really make a find during your research The recognition of hidden objects and structures depends on a huge number of factors like you know Determining factors are the dielectric constant of the ground the grade of mineralization and the dimensions of an object relating to its depth Specially in very wet soil clay and sand with high conductivity of the ground recording of the measured results can be falsified strongly With this product you purchased a device which stood the tests in regular operation like all other products of us If you are interested in where our devices have gone into action please visit our homepage For our company it is necessary that we protect our developments within the framework of existing legislation to a patent or trademark registration Therewith we offer you a higher warranty while using our products Please take your time consecutively read this user s manual and familiarize yourself with the utilization and operation of this Bionic alpha OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH w
15. to recognizable ammunition or bullets and shells Leave that stuff where it is do not touch anything and most importantly do not take any of it home with you The killing machines of war made use of diabolical inventions such as rocker fuses acid fuses and ball fuses Those components have been rusting away in the course of time and the slightest movement may cause parts of them to break and be triggered Even seemingly harmless objects such as cartridges or large ammunition are anything but that Explosives may have become crystalline over time that is sugar like crystals have formed Moving such an object may cause those crystals to produce friction leading to an explosion If you come across such relics mark the place and do not fail to report the find to the police Such objects always pose a danger to the life of hikers walkers farmers or children OKM Ortungstechnik GmbH www okmmetaldetectors com 16 Maintenance and services 10 Maintenance and services In this section you will learn how to maintain your measuring instrument with all included accessories to keep it in good condition a long time and to get good measuring results The following list indicates what you absolutely should avoid penetrating water e strong dirt and dust deposits e hard impacts e strong magnetic fields e high and long lasting heat effect If you want to clean your device please use a dry rag of soft material To avoid any damage y
16. ww okmmetaldetectors com Important notes 5 2 Important notes Please read these operating instructions carefully and closely before using Bionic alpha and its accessories These instructions give information on how to use the device and point out potential sources of danger 2 1 General notes Being an electronic device Bionic alpha has to be treated with the caution and care necessary when such devices are used Any failure to observe the safety precautions given or any use for purposes other than the ones it is conceived for may result in a damage or destruction of the processing unit and connected components The device will get destroyed if it is opened improperly 2 2 Possible health hazards If used properly the device normally does not pose any health hazards According to current scientific knowledge the high frequency signals are not harmful to the human body on account of their low power 2 3 Surrounding area Having been transferred from a cold to a warmer place the device should not be operated immediately afterwards Any condensation which may have formed might cause the device to get destroyed Avoid strong magnetic fields which may occur in places such as near machines or loudspeakers and avoid using a detector within a radius of 50 meters 2 4 Voltage The power supply should not be outside the indicated range of values Use only chargers batteries and rechargeable batteries which are included in t
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