Rail under Simplex armrest?

[AZDTR]

Does anyone know what the 'rail' under the Simplex armrest is for? It's about a foot long and looks like something could attach to it. Curious minds want to know. 😊

 

[Zincoln Miner]

External battery holder?

 

[AZDTR]

External battery holder?

Sound reasonable, although I did see a battery pack that mounted in the square hole at the end of the armrest. Thanks for responding.

 

[Zincoln Miner]

Sound reasonable, although I did see a battery pack that mounted in the square hole at the end of the armrest. Thanks for responding.

The square hole is what I first thought you were talking about. LOL!

 

[67GTA]

Maybe it was originally for Simplex accessories that never materialized, or was just manufactured that way because the rods were going to be reused for the Legend accessories?. The rail is used for the Legend external battery pack. The battery won't fit the Simplex because the arm cuff is made differently and the battery won't slide through.

 

[AZDTR]

Maybe it was originally for Simplex accessories that never materialized, or was just manufactured that way because the rods were going to be reused for the Legend accessories?. The rail is used for the Legend external battery pack. The battery won't fit the Simplex because the arm cuff is made differently and the battery won't slide through.

It sure looks like it was meant to mount something. Thanks.

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

It sure looks like it was meant to mount something. Thanks.

I was thinking it might be for strengthening the cuff.
The machine is well built for sure...!

 

[Stoof2010]

Does anyone know what the 'rail' under the Simplex armrest is for? It's about a foot long and looks like something could attach to it. Curious minds want to know. 😊

Just a theory, but I think the new simplex line uses the same pole as the legend. I. The legend there is a long external battery that goes there and screws in.
But the simplex external battery pod uses 4x AA similar to the anfibio one.
I'm leaning more towards they used the same frame as the legend where that detector external battery goes.

 

[Stoof2010]

It sure looks like it was meant to mount something. Thanks.

I just got the waterproof battery pod in for the simplex and it does mount to that rail. It is the same frame as the legend which does use it to slide on an external LiPo battery pack from the pro pack and has a screw to sold it in.
Seems they used same frame and made the external 4xAA pod attach to it as well.

 

[Stoof2010]

Sound reasonable, although I did see a battery pack that mounted in the square hole at the end of the armrest. Thanks for responding.

That batter pack is for the legend. Don't think it's compatible with the simplex

 

[rks1949]

Not sure what it's for, but I use the rails for mounting Legs on the detectors. Works great!

 

[eyemustdigtreasure]

Not sure what it's for, but I use the rails for mounting Legs on the detectors. Works great!View attachment 2134586

I can see how they add stability, when you park your detector temporary-like, but it would add weight, to an already heavy machine. And, I can see where its use in very uneven ground....and snow? Good coloring.
I love my Simplex tho, as it has found silver and gold recently.
I've been forcing myself to learn that machine, as I was previously, constantly using my analog Cibola and my Gold Bug most of the time...., so I've been using Simplex exclusively now....
How do you like the Legend ...?

 

[Notsosimplesimplexultra]

That batter pack is for the legend. Don't think it's compatible with the simplex

The simplex is also battery pack compatible. It is described in the user manual with an illustration of the battery pack attaching to the rail.

 

[Notsosimplesimplexultra]

I just realized you can fit a pinpointer into the square opening at the end of the shaft. Pretty convenient.