Metal detector Minelab Vanquish 540

Vanquish 540 Metal Detector

The VANQUISH 540 is a high-end detector designed for those looking for the highest performance with an extremely simple setup. The detector is equipped with Multi IQ technology and also features a larger 30x25 cm 2D coil compared to the 340 and 440 versions. The Vanquish 540 can be handled by any user and the detector can cope with all ground conditions and thus all types of targets. The detector is also equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, aptx™ Low Latency for the use of wireless headphones. Also really interesting is the red backlight which is very nice.

Key parameters

Minelab The Vanquish 540 is an advanced metal detector designed for intermediate and novice prospectors looking for a versatile, high performance machine at an affordable price. Here are its key features:

1. Multi-IQ Technology

The Vanquish 540 uses Multi-IQ technology, which is a multi-frequency technology that allows the detector to operate on multiple frequencies simultaneously. This technology provides greater sensitivity to different types of metals and depth of detection in all types of terrain - from freshwater lakes to saltwater beaches.

2. Waterproof V12 probe

The detector features a concentric V12 coil (12" x 9") that provides excellent ground coverage and depth of detection. The coil is waterproof, allowing for searching in shallow water or on beaches. The detector itself is not waterproof, but can operate in rain or wet conditions.

3. 5 search modes

The Vanquish 540 has five preset search modes:

• Coin - optimized for coin detection.
• Jewelry - focused on finding jewelry and smaller valuables.
• Relic - designed to find historical items and larger artifacts.
• Custom - allows you to customize the settings to your own preferences.
• All Metal - does not restrict detection by any filters, allowing detection of all metals including iron.

4. Iron Discrimination

The detector has advanced discrimination that allows the user to easily distinguish between non-ferrous metals (e.g. gold, silver) and ferrous objects. Ferrous targets can be filtered out using the ferrous discrimination feature.

5. Notch discrimination

In addition to general iron discrimination, specific ranges of ID numbers can be filtered using notch discrimination, allowing you to target certain types of objects and ignore undesirable ones.

6. Audio system

The Vanquish 540 is equipped with a multi-tone audio system. It has a 5-tone system (multi-tone), which allows different types of metals to be distinguished by pitch. This system makes it easier for prospectors to quickly identify a potential target without having to watch the display.

7. Highlighted Iron Bias feature

The Vanquish 540 has an adjustable Iron Bias feature that helps eliminate false signals caused by ferrous objects. This feature allows for better filtering of unwanted targets in locations with high iron content.

8. Sensitivity and volume adjustment

The detector has adjustable sensitivity and volume levels that allow you to tailor the detector's performance to different field conditions and search types. Sensitivity can be adjusted to optimize detection depth and stabilize detection performance.

9. Target ID system

The Vanquish 540 uses a numerical Target ID system with a range of -9 to 40 to help identify the type of metal under the coil. Negative values (-9 to 0) typically represent ferrous items, while positive values correspond to non-ferrous metals.

10. Pinpointing function

The detector has a built-in pinpoint function that allows pinpointing to the exact location of the detected object, saving time when digging.

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The detector's display is equipped with LED backlighting, which allows searching even in low light conditions or at night.

12. Wireless technology

The Vanquish 540 supports wireless headphones via standard Bluetooth or the sophisticated Minelab aptX™ Low Latency system, which minimizes audio delay and improves the detection experience.

13. Power

The Vanquish 540 uses four standard AA batteries, providing enough battery life for extended search events. It is recommended to use rechargeable batteries to save costs and reduce the environmental footprint.

14. Lightweight design

The detector weighs only 1.3 kg, allowing for longer searches without fatigue. Its lightweight design makes it easy to carry and store.

15. Compact design

With the Vanquish detector, Minelab kind of goes back to its original roots as we all know it from the Explorer and E-Trac detector lines. I have to admit that I literally fell in love with the design the first time I saw it. The construction is very rigid, the locks are of high quality and the storage is also excellent. In the animation you can see how the detector is folded. From this you can see that, for example, the elbow distance adjustment will now be really millimetre-accurate.

For the smallest possible folding, however, the detector can be folded in another way. The rod from the elbow can be pulled out and pushed in from the other side, which of course we immediately did. Although Minelab lists the length of the folded detector as 76 cm, after turning the elbow, you get to 68 cm.

Technical parameters

Operating modes: Coins, Jewellery, All Metal, Relic and Custom mode
Noise Cancel Interference CancellationAutomatic, 19 channels
Bluetooth, aptx™ Low Latency: Technology for connecting wireless headphones
Iron Bias: High - preset, Low - selectable
Sensitivity: 10 levels
Volume: 10 levels
Number of tones: 5
Discrimination, segments: 25
ID identification: -9 to 40
Sponge identification on LCD: 5 segments
PinpointYes
Backlight : Yes
Length: 145 cm unfolded, 76 cm folded
Weight: 1.3 kg
Reel: V12 - 12x10" (30x25 cm) 2D with cover
Display: monochrome LCD (box cover included)
Power: 4x1.5 V AA (4x AA rechargeable batteries and charger included)
Waterproof: probe only to a depth of 1m
Audio output: Built-in speaker, 3.5mm jack input, Bluetooth aptx™ (wired headphones included)
Operating temperature: -10°C to +40°C
Key Technology: Multi IQ, Bluetooth, aptx™ Low Latency
Software update - Yes
Warranty - 3 years

Detector control

Left to right: Backlight, On/Off - turn on detector, volume setting, All Metal - Iron Bias, Pinpoint, Sensitivity setting, Discrimination setting, Working mode setting, Bluetooth on, aptx™.

Detector packaging

Multi IQ technology

Why Multi-IQ? Because with the revolutionary Multi-IQ technology you have the combined power of multiple detectors in one - all detector operating frequencies running simultaneously. You don't set anything up, you just turn the detector on and go.

You can move in any soil or search for any target, thanks to Multi IQ technology you have both the finest gold target detector and the depot finder in your hands at the same time.

ALL TYPES OF TARGETS, ALL TYPES OF LOCATIONS, ALL AT THE SAME TIME.

VANQUISH RANGE OF METAL DETECTORS

A table comparing the features and functions of the Vanquish range of detectors

WORKING MODES	Coins, Jewellery, All Metal	Coins, Jewellery, Relic, All Metal, User	Coins, Jewellery, Relic, All Metal, User	Coins, Jewelry, Relic, All Metal, User
NOISE CANCEL	Auto (19) channels	Auto (19) channels	Auto (19) channels	Auto (19) channels
BLUETOOTH	No	No	Yes	Yes
IRON BIAS	High	High	High (preset), Low (optional)	High (preset), Low (optional)
SENSITIVITY	4 levels	10 levels	10 levels	10 levels
LOUDNESS	3 levels	10 levels	10 levels	10 levels
NUMBER OF TONES	3 tones (low, medium, high)	3 tones (low, medium, high)	5 tones	5 tones
DISCRIMINATION SEGMENTS	5 segments	12 segments	25 segments	25 segments
RECOGNITION ID	-9 to 40	-9 to 40	-9 to 40	-9 to 40
DEPTH INDICATOR	4 levels	5 levels	5 levels	5 levels
LENGTH	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)	Unfolded: 145 cm (57 in.) Folded: 76 cm (30 in.)
WEIGHT (INCLUDING BATTERIES)	1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)	1.2 kg (2.6 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)	1.3 kg (2.9 lbs)
BASIC COIL	V10 10" x 7" Double-D	V10 10" x 7" Double-D	V12 12" x 9" Double-D	V12 12" x 9" Double-D V8 8" x 5" Double-D
LCD	Monochrome LCD	Monochrome LCD	Monochrome LCD with backlight	Monochrome LCD with backlight
BATTERIES SUPPLIED	4 x AA Alkaline	4 x AA Alkaline	4 x AA NiMH rechargeable	4 x AA NiMH rechargeable
WATER CAPACITY	Coil 1 m (3 ft)	1 m (3 ft) coil	1 m (3 ft) coil	1 m (3 ft) coil
KEY TECHNOLOGIES	Multi-IQ®	Multi-IQ®	Multi-IQ®, Bluetooth, aptX™ Low Latency	Multi-IQ®, Bluetooth, aptX™ Low Latency