Omega SIGNAL strength indicator :shrug:

[Cal_Cobra]

The manual states that the SIGNAL strength indicator is a real time depth meter, but doesn't give any clues as to the gauge of the depth in relation to the meter, all it states is:

When using the detector in the motion DISCRIMINATION mode, the relative
depth of an object is displayed in the center of the display with the SIGNAL
strength indicator. A more accurate depth reading is available in a nomotion
mode, using PINPOINT. These modes display target depth in
inches.

Is each bar on the meter an inch? I've noticed that the depth displayed while pinpointing is seems to be highly inaccurate, even on dimes and pennies

Thanks!
Brian

 

[D&P-OR]

Brian----I've been trying to figure that one out to (the bars in relation to the depth).----It seem like I get 3 bars on about ALL of my relatively shallow coins.---On mine, when I pinpoint, the depth #'s seem to be fairly accurate.----I use the 11" DD and I'm wondering if that (11" DD) throws the depth readings off a little.---The 10" concentric is stock on this machine & it would be callibrated (depth) for that coil.----Hope somebody's got a REAL answer for us! -------Del

 

[jmaryt]

don't know for a certainty,however i would place bets on the fact the detector is calibrated to the 10" stock coil,
and the depth would be off slightly on both the 11",and 5" coils.

(h.h!)
j.t.

 

[Keith Southern]

like the ones on certain older detectors especially the bounty hunters......it helps in sizing also if you watch the meter it will come it towards the center when you are directly over a target..it's just a nifty feature especially when used with the audio...

It's not calibrated like the pinpoint is in inches to coin sized targets it has some sizing and shaping attributes if you monitor it..

I myself enjoy using it on isolated targets!!

ever get those iron type grunt hits with just a little high tone trying to come in and not 100% sure its a deep good target or shallow iron target ? Well check the intensity gauge for clues.. if its barely lit up its a target on fringe depth and if its close to full lit up it probably a iron piece ...The audio usually verifies this but this will also confirm what you are hearing..Shows a little more than just pinpointing with a 2 digit number for depth estimate..

This is my take on it ...And I may be way off base? but at least it there if we choose to use it!

Keith

 

[jmaryt]

it indicates "relative" depth of an object which can be a very "broad" term in relation to accuracy.

(h.h!)
j.t.

 

[lafatlife]

I never picked up on that however if I had to guess, I would say each bar is probably 2 inches. The only reason I am saying that is because other machines that use the bars are usually in 2 inch increments.

I am going to have to pay attention that and see what I come up with.

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Interesting, everyone seems to have a slightly different take on it, if I had to pick one, I think I like Keith's the best

If I take a literal meaning from the sparse mention of it in the manual, I take it as a real time depth meter like the T2 and F75 have. A great example of where a little better attention to documentation details (I.E. the manual) could go miles

Since Dave Johnson. has recently been posting here, perhaps he could clarify what specifically this feature does, and could be used for

 

[Cal_Cobra]

Mystery solved

Got a PM from Dave J. and he said "You're right, Keith's explanation was fairly good."

So there we have it, straight from the man himself

Thanks Keith for your great explanation and thanks Dave J. for the clarification