AlgoForce E1500 and E1500 Plus Version 3.0.0 introduces major usability enhancements for both beginner and advanced users, building on the foundation set in Version 2.0.0.
Key highlights include:
- A new Standard Mode designed for beginners.
- A Quick Start Guide in Standard Mode to simplify setup.
- Restored full flexibility in Advanced Mode, giving expert users more control while maintaining informative coil compatibility feedback.
What’s New in V3.0.0
1. Three User Modes
- The previous Standard Mode has been renamed to Intermediate Mode.
- A new Standard Mode has been added, tailored specifically for beginners who want maximum simplicity.
- Advanced Mode remains available for expert users who prefer full control.
2. Quick Start Guide in Standard Mode
When powered on in Standard Mode, the detector now launches a simple 7-step Quick Start Guide to help new users get detecting quickly and confidently.
The guide walks through:
When powered on in Standard Mode, the detector now launches a simple 7-step Quick Start Guide to help new users get detecting quickly and confidently.
The guide walks through:
- Coil Calibration
- Detection Mode Selection
- Frequency Scan
- Volume & Vibration Adjustment
- Sensitivity Adjustment
- Ground Balance
- Display Adjustment
This guided workflow ensures new users start with optimal settings right from the beginning.
3. Restored Flexibility in Advanced Mode
Based on community feedback, Advanced Mode now gives full access to all detection modes:
Based on community feedback, Advanced Mode now gives full access to all detection modes:
- Modes for which the coil is not ideally calibrated will still appear greyed out to indicate they are not optimal.
- Greyed-out modes are now selectable.
- The real-time coil status for the currently selected mode can be viewed in the Coil Selection menu, with three possible states:
- Uncalibrated
- Ready
- Not Optimal
Coil Status Accuracy – Important Tip
When the coil is close to mineralised ground or large metal objects, its electrical characteristics can temporarily change. This may cause the detector to report the coil as suboptimal, even if it is functioning normally.
To avoid false coil status readings, follow the usage tip from the user manual:
💡 Tip: For accurate coil status detection, fully extend the shaft and lift the coil at least 50 cm above the ground before checking status.
Compatibility and Installation
- Compatible with all existing E1500 and E1500 Plus units.
- Please follow the standard firmware update process as outlined in the user manual.
Currently, the AlgoDownloader (firmware upgrade tool) is only available for Windows PCs. A Mac version is still in development.
