Detector "Ocher"

 is an item featured in S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Lost Alpha v1.4007 as a partially upgraded version of the Detector "Echo".

"Special, custom-made variant of the "Echo" detector. It features most of the possible upgrades from the base model, and has been given a nice ocher color, hence its name."

- Inventory description

Overview
Contrary to Anomaly Detectors Anomalous Activity Detectors do not discover anomalies and radiation but artifacts.

To use an Anomalous Activity Detectors the player has to attach the detector to the belt first. Only one anomalous activity detector can be attached to the belt at the same time. Pressing O on the keyboard will put the detector into the player's left hand and activate the artefact search mode.

The Detector "Ocher" indicates nearby artefacts by a beeping sound and a flashing light. The frequency of the beeps and the flashes is an indicator of the distance to the artefact, the closer the artefact is the higher is the frequency.

Upgrades
Upgrading the detector significantly improves the detection range.

Detector systems upgrade

Detector systems upgrade allows to increase its working radius.

Detection range +5.00 m

Detector systems upgrade

Detector systems upgrade allows to increase its working radius.

Detection range +7.50 m

Powerful antennas

New antennas almost double detector coverage thus enhancing its working radius.

Detection range +12.50 m

Further data may be needed to perform this upgrade, Professor Pirozhenko's records. The player automatically aquires this data upon completion of The expedition, when receiving the reward from Professor Pirozhenko.

Firmware update

Pre-installed by default without adding mass to the base unit.


 * Database: Burner artifacts
 * Database: Vortex artifacts
 * Database: Whirligig artifacts
 * Database: Springboard artifacts
 * Database: Electro artifacts
 * Database: Witches' Jelly artifacts
 * Database: Rusty Hair artifacts
 * Database: Parasite artifacts
 * Database: Burnt Fuzz artifacts