Ctx 3030 new software update, august 2016 minelab is pleased to announce a new software update to our ctx 3030 detector. It also makes the machine capable of ignoring signals from unwanted objects. It should be offered right away when buying the detector. Minelab have released a software upgrade for their minelab equinox 600 and minelab equinox 800 metal detectors. This page for downloading minelab ctx 3030 programs will be updated frequently as i find more. Current owners wishing to upgrade their existing detector should contact their local minelab office for upgrade options and pricing. If you have used minelab fbs or bbs detectors and liked them you will love the new ctx 3030. Minelab ctx 3030 firmware update full guides for download and. Video of the initial upload of software and firmware on a new minelab ctx3030.
Ctx 3030 software upgrade 31 oct 2012 not just a bug fix. High to low most popular title manufacturer oldest newest availability 30 per page 60 per page 120 per page 180 per page 300 per page page of 2. According to the manufacturer, the biggest problem silver target indication, because of which the equinox owners even threatened to sue minelab has now been solved. Upgrades are frequently released by the manufacture but it only happens when particular model of a phone gets older. Regarding updates, please dont forget about the battery seal update. Minelab ctx 3030 with warranty alamogordo treasure. It answered all my questions in a step by step form for a complex machine. Its time to update your simplex, again how to install noktamakro simplex firmware update step by step guide.
I will try to know something as quickly as possible. Keep in mind this document is a work in process and will probably be refined a few times based on user comments. Ctx 3030 software upgrade improved performance, superior results get the latest upgrades at your co. After you save your modified user mode, the xchange 2 front page will open up with a confirmation message saved successfully, and the summary a rectangle of your modified user mode with a new name if you changed it and. With a full colour lcd and advanced target tracediscrimination you will find more treasure, even amongst junk littered areas, in all ground conditions. A must read for anyone who buys the minelab ctx 3030. Download edited user mode to your ctx 3030 metal detector. Its better to just upgrade one pdf for download, than reprint a manual for every detector sold. Dec 26, 2018 my bad shoulder caused me to sell my 3030s i personally never cared for the 12 line grouping on target id i loved the smart screen on my explorer and would have preferred a waterproof explorer, it was great on salt, glad they were able to fix the glitch but disappointing they never made a software upgrade which pretty sure they marketed. The ctx 3030 allows the user to simultaneously identify multiple targets under the coil, both visually and audibly. The ctx 3030 and xchange2 software a perfect match 23 jul 2014 for my first blog on the treasure talk team, allow me to tell you a little bit about myself, and why i love this hobby so much, then why i find the ctx 3030 and xchange2 software combination so useful.
After you save your modified user mode, the xchange 2 front page will open up with a confirmation message saved successfully, and the summary a rectangle of your modified user mode with a new name if you changed it and description will appear in the item. Minelab is pleased to announce a new software update to our ctx 3030 detector. Initially, i saw no difference in the fe menus of my 800 after installing 2. Xchange 2 on the minelab ctx 3030 metal detector universal settings minelab metal detectors. Just a quick look at some new features and improvements of noktas latest update for the simplex. Discover more historical treasures with the most accurate target identification available. Minelab ctx 3030 downloadable software upgrade available.
This means that unlike most detectors when software improvements are made there is no need to return the detector to the factory for an upgrade. Minelab ctx 3030 and garrett atx the garrett atx and minelab ctx 3030 share a certain similarity of design with coil cables hid inside the lower rod assembly and controls on the end of the handle. This is a serious bit if kit aimed at the real enthusiast that wants to push their metal detecting to the edge but also offers click and go settings for the beginner with deep pockets. I believe the key is in to you turn the volume gain down to around 7 or 8 you will have to experiment a bit what happens is the deeper the. The ctx 3030 comes with a beach mode, but many users were reporting stability issues in some saltwater environments. Minelab ctx 3030 standard with all standard minelab accessories listed below.
Minelab ctx 3030 bundles specials run through march 31st 2020. Jan 23, 2015 free minelab ctx 3030 programs here is a download to a list of my favourite minelab ctx 3030 programs follow the link and download to your desktop, then open you xchange 2 software and import the. I would actually have an interest in purchasing a 3030 if the software was compatible with a mac, but ill be damned if i had to buy a windoze pc in order to run their program. I see that the xchange2 software can indeed download updates directly from minelab, but this is simply the software th. Sep 14, 2017 minelabs etrac and excalibur were my two main machines for land and water hunting. Please note that im new to the detecting world so you will. Ctx 3030 softwareupgrade verbesserte leistung, uberlegene ergebnisse. Firmware upgrades can be done easily via xchange 2 or manually via a file transfer method when xchange 2 is not available e. Well enough bragging and back to the settings, i run the ctx 3030 with the standard 11 coil in the silver mode, while using the tone id profile in combined, audio response normal and fast recovery on. English, french, german, italian, polish, portuguese, russian, spanish and turkish. Update download completion when the ctx 3030 update has been downloaded from the internet.
Here is a selection of minelab ctx 3030 programs for download. He grabbed his ctx 3030 and headed straight out and boy was he glad he did. Minelab is missing the boat on potential sales of the ctx 3030 and etrac. A major feature on the ctx 3030 is the ability to perform upgrades via the internet. Sep 26, 2011 ctx 3030 software upgrade 31 oct 2012 not just a bug fix. We always recommend running the latest versions of software on the ctx 3030 to ensure you get the maximum from the detector. Ctx 3030 software upgrade improved performance, superior results get the latest upgrades at your convenience, update your detector online. According to the manufacturer, the biggest problem silver target indication, because of which the equinox owners even threatened to sue minelab. The most important is a new seawater mode that enhances the detectors performance in saltwater.
The minelab ctx 3030 allows users to create and share preset programs for various situations. Ctx 3030 toggle between programs with push of a button. No expense and hassle of returning the unit to the factory or worse yet just getting left out. In the getting started with the ctx 3030 video you will see the difference between. Minelab introduced changes in its ctx 3030 metal detector. The ctx 3030 and xchange2 software a perfect match. New ctx 3030 detectors with these functional improvements will be identifiable through the addition of a new mechanical design improved waterproofing sticker on the front of the product carton. The latter two machines generally release improvement updates about once every 34 months. If you have a favorite minelab ctx 3030 program you would like to share, contact me so that i. When the ctx 3030 is connected to the pc and xchange 2 is running the ctx 3030. Can anyone confirm that the ctx 3030 internal software firmware can be updated via usb.
This free update incorporates chinese into the list of available languages. Here is a side by side photo for your consideration. Minelab software update files are free to download. The ctx 3030 lets you download software updates via the internet in the comfort of your home. Minelab ctx 3030, fischer 1236x2, garrett pro pointer. In the getting started with the ctx 3030 video you will see the difference between the two model variants. Primarily the minelab ctx 3030 is grey and black in colour, with the red minelab logo located in a few places on the metal detector. Metal detectors by minelab delivers worlds best metal detector technologies, which are used by hobbyists for gold prospecting or treasure hunting, as well as military and humanitarian demining organizations and countermine metal detection operations throughout the world. Nov 28, 2018 my bad shoulder caused me to sell my 3030s i personally never cared for the 12 line grouping on target id i loved the smart screen on my explorer and would have preferred a waterproof explorer, it was great on salt, glad they were able to fix the glitch but disappointing they never made a software upgrade which pretty sure they marketed. May 27, 2015 upgrade instruction manual minelab ctx 3030 metal detector english language slideshare uses cookies to improve functionality and performance, and to provide you with relevant advertising. Upgrade to newest version android firmware on you device, minelab ctx 3030 firmware update update you current version android firmware to latest version, download newest android firmware. This feature allows ctx 3030 to distinguish from its.
New update has arrived page 3 minelab equinox forum. Minelab ctx 3030 firmware update full guides for download. How to use minelab xchange 2 for editing illustrated tutorial, page 15 5. I finally figured out how to get windows 10 to work with the exchange 2 software. Ive owned my ctx nearly 3 years now, and not 1 update.
Are you keeping the coil sweep as parallelclose to the ground as possible. Looking to upgrade to equinox 600800 minelab equinox. Battery pack holds 8 aa batteries to successfully replace the original standard battery. How to download and update minelab ctx 3030 firmware update one of the most popular mobile phones brands on the market are htc phones, therefore when it get dated it is important to know how to update android firmware on htc. Summary of ctx3030 updates page 2 finds treasure forums. I wrote up a few instructions on how to share and load programs to your ctx 3030. Oct 31, 2012 hi all, the ultimate treasure detector is now even better. This is the place to tell us what you want to do or just discuss any issues you feel it appropriate.
I just joined the forum and fan club today but have been metal detecting with a whites xlt on land and garrett infinium ls for the past 14 years. Gps navigation mit abgleich uber mitgelieferte xchange2 software inkl. Ctx 3030 mechanical design improvements 2016 upgrade. Download and update android firmware driver latest version. You may have to register before you can read posts. This document describes the process that the user will undertake to upgrade the detector firmware software on their ctx 3030. If you continue browsing the site, you agree to the use of cookies on this website. He was picking up silver and copper all over the placed and ended the day with a respectable haul of silver coins. See the page linked below for more details about the data manager software. Minelab ctx 3030 mountain view treasure classifieds ctx 3030 new software update, august 2016. Looking to upgrade to equinox 600800 minelab equinox forum. Gold is like a magnet, once you have found it you want more. We have 3 minelab ctx3030 manuals available for free pdf download.
Upgrade instruction manual minelab ctx 3030 metal detector. New ctx 3030 initial softwarefirmware upload xchange 2 youtube. Feb 25, 20 below is a picture showing how i set up my combined pattern and the khz that my ctx 3030 is set at. Deus vs ctx 3030 head to head friendly metal detecting.
Search our extensive range of available service parts and documents to repair or upgrade your minelab metal detector. Download edited user mode to your ctx3030 metal detector. The minelab ctx 3030 metal detector is built using the most recent fbs technology, which combines different frequencies and allows the indicator to be more efficient while carrying the search at deeper levels. Casios data manager software lets you transfer data and save it to a computer, so it can be loaded on to another ctx model keyboard. My data show that you get about 10% more good targets with the 17 vs 11 coil on the ctx 3030 over the same hunt time. Ctx 3030 minelab metal detector 2016 how to find gold and. The waterproof allterrain ctx 3030 is the ultimate high performance treasure detector. My bad shoulder caused me to sell my 3030 s i personally never cared for the 12 line grouping on target id i loved the smart screen on my explorer and would have preferred a waterproof explorer, it was great on salt, glad they were able to fix the glitch but disappointing they never made a software upgrade which pretty sure they marketed. Jan 12, 2016 new ctx 3030 detectors with these functional improvements will be identifiable through the addition of a new mechanical design improved waterproofing sticker on the front of the product carton. You would expect that to initially assemble the ctx 3030 due to it being one of the worlds greatest detectors that it would be considerably more difficult.
Discover valuable finds more quickly and easily with these great new enhancements from minelab. It may not be possible to load some data even on another ctx keyboard due to differences between models. So, i found some mlf files online that are supposedly modes and settings for the ctx 3030, but i dont have the detector with me here at work, but i am playing with the exchange 2 program. With the implementation of target trace, we now see real time color coded animation, based on the targets signal strength and metallic content. Ctx 3030 repair guides click any of the links below to view the guides in a new window, or rightclick on the link and select save to download the document. This holds 8 aa batteries that will have you back searching in no time. Compatible with ctx 3030 designed to perform in place of the standard battery pack for the ctx 3030. Minelab ctx 3030 for gold nuggets page 3 minelab metal. Recently, he drove past and noticed that i had been ploughed. Its my guess that minelab will soon offer an electronics upgrade to current owners for a minimal fee to try and keep ctx owners happy. We are fully committed to help you the in the best way possible with dedicated services and facilities that you can explore online right now. Its that same grit and determination that drives us to make every product and every innovation just that much better.
With the etrac you were able to use the variability to make the silvers and coppers really scream at you but on the ctx 3030 you need to change your hz within your pattern. The 17 smart coil can detect objects deeper in the ground than the original ctx coil and it will cover more ground to save you time. Minelab just announced a software upgrade for the ctx 3030. The lower right target was found about 10 days ago in a site where i had been running ctx, and an etrac, but was later discovered with deus,so no head to head on it. This is why minelab didnt supply a printed instruction manual, the features will change rendering them obsolete. Home repair guides coin and treasure repair guides ctx 3030 ctx 3030 troubleshooting. These targets except for the one in lower right,,i put the ctx 3030 and xp deus over for head to head testing. Is minelabs message to us that they believe the ctx to be a flawless machine not in need of updates.