equinox 800 shuts off automatically

[Gurnitz]

Just received my equinox after powering it on and about 5 seconds it powers off. It does appear to have almost full battery. Anyone else have this issue?

 

[Hotrod65]

I think this is the first I have heard of a power off issue. If it were me I would charge it fully and try again or try a factory reset.

 

[Jason in Enid]

Charge it then try.

 

[Dan(NM)]

Just received my equinox after powering it on and about 5 seconds it powers off. It does appear to have almost full battery. Anyone else have this issue?

. Do you have the coil hooked up to it? Mine powers off all by itself if the coil is not attached to the control housing.

 

[Architex]

I think it has found you unworthy. Sorry.

 

[UtahRich]

Gurnitz - Just received my equinox, after powering it on and about 5 seconds it powers off. It does appear to have almost full battery. Anyone else have this issue?


Do you have the coil hooked up to it? Mine powers off all by itself if the coil is not attached to the control housing.

I hadn't tried this Dan. Good to know.

Rich -

 

[trojdor]

I hadn't tried this Dan. Good to know.
Rich -

In the 'old days', many detector makers warned us that detector damage could occur by powering up without coils.
(Like power amps without speakers.)

I'm sure there's all manner of protection circuitry now, but there are still many modern machines that won't power up without a coil.

After all, a detector without a coil is...a stick?

mike

 

[Confetrit]

I hope you can soon find out what the glitch is on your Equinox 800. Best of luck to you.