MD-1008A Junior Metal Detector
The MD-1008A is a junior detector built around a 55.3 kHz circuit that picks up a single coin at 10 mm, with both sound and LCD indication so a child can see as well as hear a find. It stretches to 6.1 inches with a 6.77 inch coil, weighs 0.495 kg, and runs from a single 9 V battery.
Key benefits
- 55.3 kHz operating frequency detecting a single coin at 10 mm
- Both sound and LCD indication modes
- 0.495 kg, light enough for a child to carry on a walk
- Standard 9 V battery, replaceable anywhere
- Simple operation with sensitive control
Problems it solves
- Adult detectors are too heavy for a child to sweep
- Sound-only detectors give a child nothing to look at
- Complicated controls put young users off
- Proprietary batteries cannot be replaced on a trip
Who it is for
- Parents introducing a child to metal detecting
- Schools running practical science activities
- Buyers needing a light, simple detector for young users
Application scenarios
- Science education activities
- Parent and child outdoor activities
- Simple metal detection in parks and gardens
- Family holidays and beach walks
Technical features
- LCD display
- Light weight with easy operation
- Sensitive control
- Sound and LCD indication modes
Specifications
| Power | 9 V (6F22) |
|---|---|
| Frequency | 55.3 kHz |
| Current | standby 20 mA, maximum 70 mA |
| Voltage | 7 V to 9 V |
| Sensitivity | one coin at 10 mm |
| Indication Mode | Sound mode and LCD mode |
| Stretch Length | 6.1 inches |
| Detector Diameter | 6.77 inches |
| Colour | Black |
| Weight | 0.495 kg |
| Package Weight | 0.7 kg |
| Package Size | 13.58 x 7.28 x 3.15 inches |
Figures are those published by the factory for this model. Where a value is shown as TBC it is not published, and we will confirm it with the factory before you order rather than estimate it.
Compared with other models in the range
The MD-1006 runs at 22 kHz with sound-only indication at 540 g. The MD-1008A adds an LCD and runs at 55.3 kHz in a lighter 0.495 kg body, which is the better choice where a child wants to see the result.
Use guide
- Fit a 9 V (6F22) battery
- Extend to the 6.1 inch stretch length for the child using it
- Sweep slowly and watch the LCD as well as listening for the tone
- Expect detection of a single coin at around 10 mm
- Supervise use near roads and water as with any outdoor activity
Where this product is used
Part of Educational Metal Detectors for Children ยท typically specified for:
MD-1008A Junior Metal Detector FAQ
What age is it for
It is specified as a junior detector for children learning about metal detecting, with light weight and simple operation.
How heavy is it
0.495 kg, packed at 0.7 kg.
What battery does it take
A standard 9 V (6F22) cell.
What can it detect
A single coin at 10 mm, at a 55.3 kHz operating frequency.
Does it have a screen
Yes, it has both sound mode and LCD mode indication.
How large is it
6.1 inch stretch length with a 6.77 inch detector diameter.
Can you quote wholesale quantities
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Quotation for the MD-1008A Junior Metal Detector
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