Algoforce E1500/E1500 Plus New v3.0.0 Software Update

Introducing the latest update for the 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.

Released 11/10/2025 on the Algoforce Web Site available for download.

Overview

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:

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:

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

Please follow the standard firmware update process as outlined in the user manual.

Compatible with all existing E1500 and E1500 Plus units.

To perform the update please follow the below steps:

Ensure that you read the User Manual and are comfortable in using a Windows based computer before attempting the update. 

Write down any settings you have as these will be lost after the update has completed.

All links in this Post are refernece the Algoforce official Web Site and any error with the below links are outside of our control.

Update Steps

1. Download the Algoforce v3.0.0 User Manual Here
Please read page 27 to familiarise yourself with the upgrade process    before attempting the firmware update, as we cannot take any responsability for any problems that occur.

2. Download the E1500/E1500 Plus Windows Software Update Tool Here

3. Download the E1500/E1500 Plus v3.0.0 Firmware Here

4. Once the update has completed succesfully the detector will perform a factory reset and you must complete your coil calibration and setup from scratch

5. v3.0.0 of the firmware has changed the layout of the user interface which is much improved and it is advised to read pages 10-26 of the Algoforce User  Manual to familiarise yourself with what has changed.

I have updated a number of Algoforce detectors and have had no issue what so ever.

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