Problem with X-1 probe or EX2 ?

[Dennis 2]

Not sure if I have a problem with my X-1Probe or my EX 2 . When I hit the switch over to pin-pointing mode and start pin-pointing the detector locks on to a high tone.It won't stop making this noise ( constant sound ) even if I hit the switch back to the detecting mode . The only way I can stop it is to turn the detector off . when I turn it back on it seems to work fine , but it will happen again when I go back into pin-point mode . This has happened the past few time I've been out detecting . Any Ideas what's wrong .

 

[Joe of South Jersey]

with the probe off of the staft and only the coil connected.....Same problem.

Does it feel like the pinpoint button fell like it is sticking.

 

[Mike Bearden]

NOT to use the pinpoint button while using the X-1 probe at all. I mean, what's the point of using the X-1 that will give you the EXACT same tone you heard from your search coil if you're not going to take advantage of it ?
I never use the pinpoint button on the control panel after I've found the initial target, just flip the X-1 probe switch to ON and go at it and find your target in the hole or pile of dirt you've dug.
Just a suggestion, and one that never fails with me by the way
In reality, the X-1 is just a 1" coil that has decent depth and was designed to give the Explorer user the same tones they hear normally except you have something that can be stuck down into a hole with ease.
Hope this helps, maybe I misunderstood your question though ?
Mike

 

[Ocean7]

If by switch you mean the X-1 probe switch - it is most likely the switch on X-1 box. I'd ask Sunray - either call or e-mail them.

You can be sure as Joe mentioned by removing X-1 and seeing if MD operates normally.

 

[Dennis 2]

Mike , I never use the pinpoint button on the control panel of the EX 2 . I just flip the X-1 probe switch to ON .

 

[Mike Bearden]

Wish I knew what to tell you then, just thought you may have been doing what I've seen several do over the years and it's an easy mistake to make unknowingly
Hope you get it worked out.
H.H.
Mike

 

[Dennis 2]

It seems to happen only when I flip on the probe . I tried it around my yard with the probe off of the shaft and only the coil connected... seems OK . But I didn't try it in ( EX 2) pin-point mode... never use it, just use front of coil .

 

[Dennis 2]

Thanks Mike
HH
Dennis

 

[JBM]

I have used one for some years with great success.
On one occasion the switch on the Runray shaft box died a death but sunray sent me one to the uk and although a bit fiddley I fitted it ok.

When using the probe do not use it with the Explorer in pinpoint mode.Jerry.

 

[Charles (Upstate NY)]

It sounds like you have a short. Be advised that you may be zapping your Explorer ciruit boards so uh, um, don't do that.

If the X1 switch is bad or a wire has come loose you may be shorting transmit and receive wires or same to ground. Having done this myself several times I can say with confidence that its a bad idea. The Explorer is pretty rugged and my test bench Explorer has surivived some serious shorts but I would advise against any further testing with the Explorer under power.

Charles