Sovereign Elite digital meter calibration

[timberline]

Hello minelab users,
I have a problem calibrating the digital meter on the Sovereign Elite. I don't get a lock on to target numbers, seems to wander. Any suggestions?
I follwed the owners manual and it calibrated at home, out in the field it is not locking on like I think it should. Otherwise I have very good results with the detector, probably need a book or some sage advice from the Forum Masters.

Good luck detecting

- timberline -

[Gregory]

Hi Timberline,
I'm not familar with the sovereign elite.
Try this link to see if it will help some. Calibration is on page 2 You may already have this info?

http://www.consumer.minelab.com/au/p...lite/sov03.pdf

Greg

[bill(de)]

Hi Timberline,

I don't have the Elite but have the GT with a 180 Digi Search meter and found if your sensitivity is set too high the meter will jump all over the place and out in the field you may encounter many variables that affect the meter readings such as numerous targets,electrical interference,and bad ground, etc.etc. etc. I found the 8" coil works best for me at my sites and the famous Sov. wiggle helps greatly to lock on targets that seem jittery.Since you mentioned the meter calibrated at home i'm assuming it's your real world sites causing the scattered readings and not the detector or meter. HH Bill

[timberline]

Hi Gregory & bill(de),
Thanks for the replies, I have the factory manual and will review it again. I also will try the sensitivity reduction, plus the "wiggle". The soil conditions vary greatly where I detect, may need to fine tune for each different site. I will let you know how I do.
Thanks,

- timberline -

[timberline]

Hi bill(de),

I detected at several different sites today and your advice was right on. Meter was stable and locked on to target with accurate reading. Sure made for a nice day, when you have confidence in your detector and it located a few coins.
TQ and the forum members are GREAT.

Thanks,

- timberline -

[Gregory]

Hi,
Bill you are very knowledgeable in this field and as always have excellent answers to questions. We thank you sir and we're glad you are part of our family

Greg

[bill(de)]

I'm glad you had a good day timberline and i'm still trying to uncover the quirks on the Sovereign and i really like it but it is a different beast than what i'm used to so i've been hitting all the tip sites and various Minelab forums and they help greatly also. I'll be happy to discuss Sovereign issues with you anytiime and when the leaves drop and the woods clear i'll be using my GT for many hrs and just can't wait . I agree that the TQ forum and members are a great bunch with a very cordial atmosphere and very informative. Good Luck and HH Bill.

[bill(de)]

Sorry about the double post, i wasn't finished and got distracted by two maniac dogs sitting next to me that decided to have a hissy fit and i hit the wrong button HH Bill

[bill(de)]

Thanks Greg,

I really enjoy using different detector and coil combinations along with adjustment experiments at my sites and also enjoy discussing observations and opinions based on experiences.I am glad to be here and glad i found this site and thanks for your kind words and wish you continued success . Thanks again and HH Bill

[Gregory]

Thanks Bill,
hmmm, you would make an excellent detector field tester. Are you interested if we supply the detectors?