Are there settings to make hands-free mode work better?

Yes. The settings can be adjusted to the way you work and also variables at the site (such as a lot of ground vibration).

1. Turn sound off, so you can concentrate on the action rather than the record sound.
2. Tap Options > Survey Control.
3. Make a change. It is best to experiment with just one change at a time rather than making lots of changes all at once.
4. Tap “done” – the checkmark – to save the change.

Here are some suggestions:

• If the Reader depth is shallower than your cable depth, try setting “pull lockout” to 3 or a higher number. This tells the Reader to delay longer before accepting new input. You’ll see that the “saved” message appears for 3 seconds now. Experiment to find the right lockout timing. New users need a longer lockout, while expert users may prefer a shorter lockout.
• If your cable depth is shallower than your Reader depth, try setting “motion” to a lower number, for example 80. Users who pull slowly need a lower number. Users who pull quickly can use a higher number.
• If there is a lot of ground vibration at your site, you might need to use “Tap” mode, but you could try setting “motion” to a higher number and then pull quickly rather than slowly. The higher number decreases sensitivity to the ground motion, so you must accelerate the probe faster so that a pull can be detected.