Pulse Induction Coil "SETUP"

Basics First
In the unit I built, I used IC sockets for all the 8 pin dip IC's.
I would suggest you do also!

1) Only insert IC2 into it's socket, leave out the rest of the 8 pin IC's
for now.
Additionally, Connect a voltmeter negative lead to the 0 volt
outside trace on the PCB.
This is the Effective Ground of the Circuit For all Voltage Measurements!
Do Not use the Negative of the Battery!

2) Now touch the positive meter lead to the negative of the battery....and
it should read aproximately -9.75 Volts!

3) Now touch the positive lead to the +5 volt and than to the -5 volt rails.
Both should be correct polarity and within .1 volts of ideal.

If all is correct, disconnect battery and insert the rest of the IC's!
And redo steps 1, 2 and 3! ALL Readings should be the same as before!
If Not, you have a problem.

Mechanical: As to a case and handle case: The case to hold the circuit
board, battery, meter, speaker, controls and switch can be metal or plastic!
totally your choice.

The Coil: must be mounted on a rigid, non-metalic plate and use a

plastic handle and nylon bolts for assembly at the coil. 3/4 inch PVC pipe
works good. Also, keep the cable running between the coil and the circuit
board out of the magnetic field of the coil.

A Note about the METER:

The 200 Ua Analogue Meter can be replaced with a "3 1/2 digit LCD Panal
Meter". This will Significantly Increase Sensitivity because on a analogue
meter it is impossible to read small variations. On a 3 1/2 digit LCD meter
you can read in .1 ua steps.
 Here is an Example of this type of meter.

However when connected to the detector, you will never get a stable "Zero"
reading, but differences can easily be seen

Final Mechanical Construction.

Most people have seen pictures of metal detectors. Theirfore I'm leaving
the actual design of the mechanics to each person. However, If you need
help, you can contact me for suggestions.

Single Coil Instructions

Only insert R15, Not R16! Connect Only L1 to the board at point "A" and the
Zero Volt Trace. Total current draw from the battery will be about 100 Ma.,
but can be higher, depending on your particular coil.

Dual Coil Cancelling Mode Instructions

Only Insert R16, Not R15! Connect One coil at point "A" and the Zero Volt
Trace, and connect the second coil at "B" and the Zero Volt Trace.

Total current draw will be about 150 Ma., But can be higher, depending on
your particular coils.

For General Purpose detecting: Place these two coils Overlaping by 1/2
of there diameter.

For Pinpointing Objects: Place the coils "Side by Side", so there is an

aproximate 2 inch space between them. Detection will now be in the area
between the two coils.
Dual Coil, Seperate Recieve/Transmit Instructions
Only Insert R15, Not R16! Connect L1 to the board as normal at point "A".
"Remove Jumper JX" and connect the second coil to the "Zero volt Trace"
and to the pad "L2A" shown in the Overlay Photograph and on the Schematic.

Coil Placement: This is where the Fun Comes, Lots of Expermenting.

Coils can be various different sizes and turns. They can be placed close
together or far apart.
Most changes will result in the need to re-adjust VR1 and your speaker tone
pulse to the one pulse per second.

I suggest that the coil connected to "A" be a typical flat coil of about
30 to 40 turns and 8 to 10 inches in diameter.

The second coil, connected to "L2A" can be almost anything and can have more
turns for a theoretical greater induced voltage. Additionally it should be
shunted with a resistor, somewhere in the region of 100 ohms to 680 ohms.
(or for ease of expermenting, a 500 Ohm Trimpot in series with a 100 ohm
resistor)
Beyond these Suggestions, Your On Your Own!

SETUP for Circuit

IMPORTANT: GET ALL METAL OBJECTS AWAY FROM THE COILS!
It is a Good Idea to use shielded wire to the coil, as normal wires can
also detect metal.

Once the circuit is operational, adjust VR1 for any voltage between
0.25 volts and 1.0 volt on pin 6 of IC9 at the test point.
This Adjustment Will result in the Greatest Sensitivity of the unit.
If you cannot do this you have a problem.

Than set VR2 for a slow beat (about 1 beat per second) in the Speaker and
Finally, Zero the meter with VR4.
(Changing VR1 again, Will affect both these adjustments)

Now bringing a metal object into the field of L1, you should hear an
increase in beep rate!
If you cannot do this you have a problem.

Coil shape and size will greatly affect sensitivity. A rectangle spiral
is probably the most sensitive, also the most difficult to make!
****Here's where the playing comes in!

Sensitivity:
If your detector is working correctly you should be able to detect a
"Pop Can at a "Absolute Minimum Distance" of "15 Inches" and "Hopefully
even a greater distance, with a coil simular to the 8" flat coil that
I use!
If Not, I would believe either you have a Poorly made Coil or a Problem on
the Board!

PROBLEMS....You can always E-mail Me!

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