Minelab CTX 3030 Metal Detector | 3228-0101

Advanced Detection with Proven Precision.

This detector is designed to perform in varied conditions, combining FBS 2™ Multi-Frequency technology with Smartfind 2 discrimination for reliable results in all soil types. Its full-colour LCD gives you a clear read on every target, while GPSi logs your movements so you can track and return to high-performing locations. With waterproof construction, wireless audio, pinpoint mode and full XChange 2™ compatibility, it’s a trusted choice for land, beach and shallow water detecting.

FBS 2 Multi-Frequency
FBS 2 sends multiple frequencies from 1.5 to 100 kHz, improving target ID, accuracy and depth. It maintains stability in mineralised ground and adapts to changing conditions.

Smartfind 2 with 2D Target ID Display
Smartfind 2 shows both ferrous and conductive values with colour visuals and fast processing. With 35 Fe and 50 Co patterns, you get unmatched ID in trashy or complex areas.

Submersion-Ready
Waterproof to 3 m (10 ft), ready to hunt across all terrain, from dry ground to submerged targets.

GPSi Logging
GPSi uses a high-performance u-blox engine to capture precise location and time data alongside your finds and settings. Manage WayPoints, FindPoints and GeoHunt files in XChange 2 to track, map and revisit your best detecting sites with ease.

FBS 2 Multi-Frequency Accuracy

FBS 2 transmits multiple frequencies from 1.5 kHz to 100 kHz, using advanced coil-to-detector communication to improve depth, sensitivity and target identification. It enhances signal stability and accuracy, even in mineralised or variable soils, helping you detect confidently and recover targets that others might miss.

Precision Pinpointing

Pinpoint mode offers extreme precision, helping you locate targets more accurately. With non-motion detection, modulated audio, and a visual crosshair on the LCD, you can dig smaller holes, recover targets faster and leave less trace behind. Choose between Normal or Sizing mode to match your detecting style.

Smartfind 2 with 2D Target ID Display

Smartfind 2 enhances Minelab’s FeCo Discrimination by analysing a target’s Ferrous (Fe) and Conductive (Co) properties, displaying the results on a 2D Target ID display with 35 ferrous and 50 conductive discrimination patterns. Shown clearly on a full-colour LCD, this system gives you a precise visual readout of target characteristics. Ultra-fast digital signal processing improves target separation, helping you detect with greater accuracy in complex or high-trash environments.

Full-Colour Display

Full-colour LCD display with backlight and adjustable brightness from 1 to 10, allowing you to detect in low-light conditions from dawn to dusk.

GPSi and PC Mapping

GPSi integrates a high-performance GPS engine to log accurate location and time data alongside your detector settings and targets. The system creates WayPoints, FindPoints and GeoHunt files, which can be viewed and managed in Minelab’s XChange 2 platform, making it easier to track progress, map success and revisit productive locations with precision.

Wireless Audio

Includes KOSS UR30 (100 ohm) wired headphones for seamless audio with minimal delay, plus a waterproof headphone connector, along with the WM 10 Wireless Module for optional wireless headphone use.

XChange 2 Application (PC Only)

Version 1.8.7-1.4.2 Released October 2023. Installation Guide: 1. Download “XChange2–1.8.7-1.4.2.exe” / 2. Restart your computer / 3. Locate the downloaded “XChange2–1.8.7-1.4.2.exe” file, then double click on the file to start the installation process. / 4. Installation will take approximately 5 minutes and will uninstall the current version of XChange 2 that is installed on your computer. / 5. Once installation is completed, restart your computer. / 6. Open and run XChange 2 as normal.

Battery System
Li-ion battery pack with fast charger. A 12V car adapter is included with the Standard Pack, with an additional car charger available as an optional accessory.

Rugged Construction
Sleek, rugged construction that’s waterproof to 3 m (10 ft). Built to withstand tough field conditions and support long detecting sessions.

Auto Compensation and Ground Balance
Auto Compensation stabilises target response, reduces false signals, and adapts to changing ground conditions, even in mineralised soils. Combined with Auto Ground Balance, it makes transitioning between soil types effortless. This streamlined system delivers consistent performance across a wide range of detecting environments.

XChange 2 
Upload your detector settings and find locations using the XChange 2 application, then transfer them to your computer via the USB interface software.

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