V-Break®
The V-Break® function, also known as variable tone discrimination, is a key feature of some metal detectors, including the Teknetics G2+. This feature provides users with advanced control over the detector's tonal responses, allowing for better discrimination and target identification. Here's a closer look at how V-Break® works and the benefits it brings.
How V-Break® works
V-Break® is an essentially variable audio discrimination system that allows users to set a VDI (Visual Discrimination Indicator) threshold above which the detector will emit a high tone. This means that users can set the detector so that different metal objects emit different audio tones based on their conductivity.
Step by step
- Target Detection: When the detector detects a metal, it determines its VDI value, which reflects its electrical conductivity.
- V-Break® setting: the user can preset the VDI threshold above which the detector will start emitting a high-pitched tone. Values set below this will emit a low tone.
- Audio Response: Once an object exceeds the set VDI threshold, the detector will emit a high tone, while the tone will remain low for less conductive metals.
Benefits of V-Break®
- More accurate material identification: Users can better distinguish between valuable and less valuable metals based on the set tones, increasing search efficiency and reducing unwanted digs.
- Flexible and customizable: The ability to set thresholds for high tones gives users more control over how the detector responds to different metal objects, which is useful in a variety of search conditions.
- Increased search speed: Faster and easier identification of targets based on audio response means users can search large areas more efficiently.
Overall, V-Break® provides searchers with an advanced tool to improve discrimination between different metals, allowing them to specifically target the metals they want to find and ignore those they consider undesirable. This feature is particularly valuable in areas where there are many different types of metals and where accurate identification and selection can greatly increase search productivity.