Nokta PULSEDIVE Scuba Detector User Manual
- June 9, 2024
- Nokta
Table of Contents
Nokta PULSEDIVE Scuba Detector
READ CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATION OF THE DEVICE
WARNINGS
The PulseDive is a state-of-the-art electronic device. Do not operate the
device before reading the user manual. Do not store the device and search coil
under extremely low or high temperatures for extended periods. (Storage
Temperature: – 20°C to 60°C / – 4°F to 140°F) The device has been designed
with IP68 rating as a waterproof unit up to 60 meters (200ft.). However, you
must pay attention to the warnings below
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Do not wash or immerse the coils in water when they are not mounted on the device!
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Each time before submerging the device in water or before washing it, make sure that:
a. One of the coils is attached correctly and securely. You cannot change the coils underwater!
b. The coil o-ring is placed snugly.
c. The o-ring inside the battery compartment cover is placed snugly and the cover is secured tightly. -
The PulseDive comes with 2 battery compartment covers. While using the device in dive mode, use the battery compartment cover that comes attached to the device and while using the device on land, use the one that is designed for land use to obtain a louder volume. To prevent the filter, which is used on the cover for land use, from any damage, do not insert any sharp objects into the holes for cleaning or any other purposes.
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When using the PulseDive in sand, the dust protection cap must be attached to the other coil that is not mounted on the device! If sand is stuck on the o-ring, brush the sand off. Pay attention to the items below after using the device especially under salty water: Make sure that one of the coils and the battery compartment cover are attached and wash the device with tap water. Do not use any chemicals for cleaning and/or for any other purposes. Protect the detector against impacts during normal use. For shipping, carefully place detector in original carton and secure with shock resistant packaging. The PulseDive may only be disassembled and repaired by Nokta Authorized Service Centers. Unauthorized disassembly/intrusion into the metal detector control housing for any reason voids the warranty.
INTRODUCTION TO THE DEVICE
The PulseDive can be purchased in 2 models: Scuba Detector & Pointer 2-in-1
Set and as a stand-alone Pinpointer only. Both models have the same functions
and operate the same way. The only difference between them is the scuba coil
and some accessories included in the 2-in-1 set. If you bought the stand-alone
pinpointer, please disregard the instructions about the scuba coil in the
assembly section. You can purchase the scuba coil separately to add that
functionality at anytime.
- Control Unit
- On-Off and Retune Button
- F – Function Button
- A – Adjustment Button
- Green LED
- Red LED
- LED Flashlight
- Scuba Coil & Washer (white)
- Charging Port
- Speaker
- Battery Compartment Cover
- Battery Compartment Cover (for land use)
- Pointer Coil & Washer (black)
- Dust Protection Cap
- Replaceable Hard-Shell Pointer Case
ASSEMBLY
The PulseDive comes with the scuba coil attached. If you want to use the pinpointer coil, please follow the steps in the pictures. If you want to re- attach the scuba coil, repeat the steps in reverse order.
IMPORTANT! When changing coils, align the plastic tab on the control unit with the opposing groove on the coil and twist clockwise to secure.
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To detach the scuba coil, turn it counter clockwise.
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Pull the scuba coil out of the control unit.
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IMPORTANT! Do not hold the scuba coil cover from its front end while removing it. Hold it from the rear end as shown in the picture below to avoid breaking the coil.
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Hold the pinpointer coil so that the threads are properly aligned.
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Insert the pinpointer coil into the control unit and push.
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To attach the pinpointer coil, insert the hard-shell case over the pointer coil and push half-way forward.
Then, twist the coil clockwise to tighten. Lastly, push the hard-shell case all the way so it clicks into place. -
IMPORTANT! The pinpointer coil is designed to fit very tightly to provide a waterproof seal. When you want to detach or attach the pointer coil, insert the hard-shell case over the pointer coil half-way and twist the pointer coil with the help of the hard-shell case.
IMPORTANT! You must not detach and/or change the scuba or the pinpointer coil underwater! -
WARNING: If you change the coil while the device is on, you must retune the device by pressing the on-off / retune button once. In order to not lose the PulseDive while using it underwater or on land, we recommend you to attach the security lanyard as shown in the below picture.
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Attach one end (a) of the security lanyard to the hole located at the back of the control unit and the other end with the snap hook (b) to your belt or wrist band.In order to carry the PulseDive on your waist and not to lose it, we recommend you to use the belt holster and the security lanyard as shown in the below picture.
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Attach one end (a) of the security lanyard to the hole located at the back of the control unit and the other end with the snap hook (b) to the belt holster loop.
BATTERY INFORMATION
The PulseDive has an internal 1650mAh Lithium Polymer battery. Charge the PulseDive before initial use. Charging will take approximately 2 hours.
Charging
You can charge the device with a USB charger, a powerbank, on a PC or in your
car using the included charging cable. * The charging time may be longer for
USB chargers rated less than 1 Amp or older type of PCs. While charging, the
red LED will light up solid. When the battery is full, the green and red LEDs
will light up together. If there is any problem during charging, the green LED
will start blinking.
Battery Indicators
At start up: Red and green LEDs blink once: Battery is full Green LED blinks once: Battery is half full Red LED blinks once: Battery is empty When the batteries are completely depleted, the red and green LEDs light up every 5 seconds. For a short period of time, the device will continue to work and then it will emit a single beep and shut down.
Battery Warnings IMPORTANT! The device does not work while charging.
Do not expose the device to extreme temperatures (for example a car’s trunk or glove compartment) Do not charge the battery in temperatures over 35° C (95° F) or below 0° C (32° F). The PulseDive battery can only be replaced by Nokta Detectors or its authorized service centers.
OPERATION OF THE DEVICE
During the operation of the PulseDive, the Green LED blinks once when you press any button. It lights up solid when the buttons are pressed down and held.
POWER ON-OFF
Press the on-off button once to turn the device on. A beep will be heard and the LEDs will light up according to the battery life status. To turn the device off, press and hold the on-off button. Double beeps will be heard, regardless of the mode used, and both LEDs will light up simultaneously. The device automatically retunes itself when it is turned on. Therefore, keep the device away from metal objects while powering it on. If you are going to use the device on wet beach sand or on highly mineralized ground, it is recommended to turn the device on by placing the search coil on the ground or to turn the device and retune it over the ground. Although this results in a slight loss of depth, it provides a more stable operation. You can also retune your device instantly when the device emits false signals. In order to retune the device, press the on-off button once. Do not retune the device over metal objects. Otherwise, the device will experience loss of depth. When the device is turned off and on, it will start with the last saved settings.
DETECTION MODES
The device has 3 detection modes: Audio, vibration, audio and vibration. Press the (F) button to change the mode. Red LED In addition to the above detection modes, PulseDive also has a red LED that indicates metal detection. When the red LED is activated, it flashes once upon metal detection regardless of the mode used. As you get closer to the target, it flashes faster and more frequently. To turn on / off the red LED, press and hold the adjustment button (A).
SENSITIVITY
There are 5 levels of sensitivity. To adjust the sensitivity, press the adjustment button (A) while holding the function button (F) pressed down. Each time you press the A button, the sensitivity increases 1 level. Each level is indicated by a number of beeps and/or vibrations depending on the mode used. For example level 4 is indicated by 4 beeps and/or vibrations. At maximum sensitivity -level 5- the device emits a long beep and/or vibration. If the red LED is active, it lights up solid. Inside highly mineralized holes, the device may produce false signals. In such a case, reduce the sensitivity.
LED FLASHLIGHT
To activate flashlight, press the adjustment button (A) once while the device
is on. Press it again to turn off.
DIVE MODE
If you are diving with the PulseDive, you need to switch the device to dive
mode in order to prevent the buttons from being pressed by water pressure.
While in the dive mode, the buttons are locked and do not work. Therefore,
make sure that the device is set to the desired settings before switching to
dive mode. Recommended settings are vibration and the red LED to be on. Hold
the device upside down (LEDs facing down) as shown in the picture and press
the (A) and (F) button simultaneously. The green LED will light up and a beep
will be heard and/or the device will vibrate depending on the mode used. If
the red LED is on, it will also blink once.
In dive mode, the device will not detect any targets while you hold it upside down. It will detect targets when you flip and hold it the right way. Repeat the steps above to exit the dive mode. When exiting the dive mode, only a beep will be heard and/or the device will vibrate depending on the mode used; the green LED will not light up. If the red LED is on, it will also blink once.
IMPORTANT! The PulseDive will not switch to dive mode while detecting
metal!
NOTE: The wireless headphones will not work if the device is switched to
dive mode while it is connected the wireless headphones. The wireless
headphones will connect automatically once the device exits the dive mode.
IMPORTANT! The PulseDive comes with 2 battery compartment covers. While using the device in dive mode, use the battery compartment cover that comes attached to the device and while using the device on land, use the one that is designed for land use to obtain a louder volume. The cover for land use is waterproof and can be washed. However, it cannot be used for diving. To prevent the filter, which is used on the cover for land use, from any damage, do not insert any sharp objects into the holes for cleaning or any other purposes.
LOST ALARM
The PulseDive has a lost alarm feature which makes it easier to find the
device in case you lose it. If no button is pressed and/or if the device does
not detect any targets for 5 minutes, the lost alarm is activated. The device
starts emitting beeps at short intervals and the LED flashlight starts
flashing. When the lost alarm gets activated while the device is connected to
the wireless headphones, the audio is heard through the device and not through
the headphones anymore.
FREQUENCY SHIFT
It is used to prevent the device from interfering with other detectors nearby.
To shift the frequency, press the on-off button while holding the (F) button
pressed down. Each time you press the on-off button, a beep will be heard
and/or the device will vibrate and the frequency will shift 1 step. There are
40 steps in frequency shift. The central frequency, which is the factory
default, is indicated by double beeps / vibrations.
WIRELESS HEADPHONES CONNECTION
PulseDive has an internal wireless connection module for wireless headphones
use. To activate the wireless connection, turn the device on while holding the
(F) button pressed. The green LED will start flashing at certain intervals to
indicate that the wireless module is on. To turn the wireless connection off,
power off the device while holding the (F) button pressed. The pairing
instructions can be found in the Nokta 2.4GHz Wireless Headphones which are
sold separately.
IMPORTANT! If the wireless connection is on but the device is not connected to the wireless headphones, the device will do a channel search and the the green LED will light up for almost 5 seconds at start up. During this period, the device will NOT detect metal
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
- Operating Principle : Pulse Induction
- Operating Frequency : 3kHz
- Frequency Shift : Yes
- Waterproofness : IP68 – Up to 60m. (200ft.)
- Built-in Wireless Module : Yes
- Detection Modes : Audio / Vibration / Audio + Vibration / LED
- Sensitivity : 5 levels adjustable
- Length : Scuba Detector: 39cm. (15.3”) Pinpointer: 28cm. (11”)
- Weight : Scuba Detector: 419gr. (14.8oz) including the coil cover : Pinpointer: 286 gr. (10oz) including the hard-shell case
- Battery : 1650mAh Lithium Polymer
- Charging Time : ~ 2 hours
- Warranty : 2 years
Nokta Detectors reserves the right to change the design, specifications or accessories without notice and without any obligation or liability whatsoever.
WARRANTY
This product has a 2 year limited warranty from the time of purchase. Please refer to www.noktadetectors.com for further warranty information.
IMPORTANT
For Consumers within the European Union: Do not dispose of this equipment in
general household waste. The crossed wheeled bin symbol on this equipment
indicates this unit should not be disposed of in general household waste, but
recycled in compliance with local government regulations and environmental
requirements.
References
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