Countermine Training

Minelab places great emphasis on its operator and technician training support to customers. All Minelab Countermine staff are accredited instructors and qualified in adult education techniques.

Emphasis is placed on “hands on” practical instruction with the complexity of theoretical instruction dependent on the role of the student.

Minelab will provide its highly experienced instructors to any location to provide “Train the Trainer” sessions.

Operator and maintenance training documentation can be downloaded on this page for the following mine and IED detectors:

F3S Configuration Editor

The F3S Configuration Editor software is no longer distributed via Compact Disc (CD).

F3 Operator & Maintenance Training

F3 Operator Training

Due to the ease of use of the F3 mine detector and the low requirement for spare parts, tools, equipment and maintenance the requirement for training at all levels is minimal.

F3 Maintenance Training

Levels of Maintenance for the F3 mine detector comprise:

Level 1
Level 1 maintenance includes replacement of all major components and most minor components of the F3 mine detector. This level of maintenance can be conducted at demining field sites or local depots if required. Level 1 maintenance includes full functional testing of the detector and does not require any specialized facilities but does require the F3 Service Tool Kit.

Level 2

Level 2 maintenance encompasses Level 1 maintenance plus repairs to the earset earphone and coil socket replacement. This level of maintenance requires basic electronic workshop facilities and the F3 Service Tool Kit.

Level 3
Level 3 maintenance encompasses Level 1 and Level 2 maintenance, plus electronics pack PCB repair. Level 3 repairs are only conducted at Minelab’s repair workshops located in Australia, Ireland and the USA.

F3 Compact Operator & Maintenance Training

F3 Compact Operator Training

F3 Compact Maintenance Training

F3Ci Operator & Maintenance Training

F3Ci Operator Training

F3Ci Maintenance Training

MDS-10 OPERATOR TRAINING

The MDS-10 combines unique Metal Detection (MD) and Ground Penetration Radar (GPR) technologies to provide superior results in the detection of metal and non-metal targets including:

  • Landmines
  • Cluster munitions
  • Unexploded ordnance
  • Wires
  • Improvised Explosive Devices

Operator Video Training

MODULE 1

MODULE 2

MODULE 3

MODULE 4

MODULE 5

MODULE 6

MODULE 7

MODULE 8

MODULE 9

MF5

The MF5 is a lightweight and compact detector designed for operator comfort and ease of use. The MF5 is suitable for Non-Government Organisations (NGO) and military clearance operations.

Minelab’s unique Simultaneous Multi-Frequency Digital technology results in the MF5 providing superior detection capabilities by combining the advantages of Pulse Induction and Continuous Wave technologies.

Operator Training Videos

MODULE 1: MF5 Introduction

MODULE 1.1: Detecting Set Contents

MODULE 2: Inserting the Batteries

MODULE 2.1: Unfolding the Detector

MODULE 2.2: Folding the Detector

MODULE 2.3: Operating Configurations

MODULE 3: User Interface Overview

MODULE 3.1: Operations Settings

MODULE 4: Standard Procedure

MODULE 4.1: Noise Cancel

MODULE 4.2: Target Alert Responses

MODULE 4.3: Alert Responses & Heartbeat Ticks

MODULE 4.4: Tactical Mode

MODULE 5: Detection Mode

MODULE 5.1: Sensor Overload

MODULE 5.2: Interrogation Mode

MODULE 5.3: Pinpoint Mode

MODULE 6: Search Technique

MODULE 6.1: Locating the Target

MODULE 6.2: Sensor Head Null Zone

MODULE 6.3: Target Edge Mapping

MODULE 6.4: Target Pinpointing

MODULE 6.5: Operating Multiple Detectors in Close Proximity