Instructions
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9. Detecting and locating hidden objects
a) Setting the detection mode
• Before using the multidetector, follow the steps below to select the appropriate mode for the material that you want
to scan.
• For wooden materials, press the wood detection button (2) to enable wood mode. The wood symbol (D) will appear
atthetopoftheLCD.Toswitch toACvoltage mode,press themetal/ACvoltagebutton(1).TheAC voltage
symbol(E)willappearontheLCD.
• Toswitchtometalmode,pressthemetal/ACvoltagebuttonagain.Themetalsymbol(F)willappearontheLCD
b) Locating objects
The multidetector may not be able to detect all hidden objects. To eliminate hazards, refer to building plans, photos
and othersourcesofinformationbefore drilling, sawing or milling intowalls,ceilingsoroors. The presence of
magnets,moisture,metallicconstructionmaterials,metalfoilsoninsulatingmaterialsorconductivewallpaperwith
metallic pigments may lead to inaccurate measurements.
• Placethemultidetectorascloseaspossibletothesurfaceoftheobjectandmoveitslowlyinthe
directionofthex-andy-axis.
• A green LED (5) indicates that no objects were detected within range of the sensor (9).
• Thesignalstrengthindicator(H)increaseswhenthesensormovesclosertoadetectedobjectand
decreaseswhenitmovesawayfromadetectedobject.Theindicatorreachesthemaximumlevel
whenthesensorisplacedoverthemiddleofthedetectedobject.TheredLED(7)willturnonand
the multidetector will beep. The location indicator (A) will turn on when the object is underneath the
sensor.
• Mark the location of the object using a pencil (for smooth surfaces, use a marker pen). You can
determinetheapproximateshapeofthehiddenobjectbymovingthesensorandmarkingseveral
points on the surface.
Electromagneticsignals(suchasWi-Fi,UMTS,aviationradar,radiotransmittersandmicrowaveovens)
may affect the accuracy of the measurements. If possible, turn off all sources of interference before using
the multimeter.
Detecting metal objects
• Switchthemultidetectortometalmode(see"a)Settingthedetectionmode").ThegreenLED(5)willturnon.
• Placethemultidetectorontothesurfacethatyouwanttoscanformetalobjects(e.g.awall,oororceiling).See
"b)Locatingobjects"formoreinformation).TheredLED(7)willashwhenametalobjectisdetectedinthevicinity
of the sensor.
• Thenon-magneticmetalsymbol(G)willbedisplayedifnon-magneticmetalsaredetected.
• The location indicator (A) will be displayed and you will hear a continuous beep when the object is located directly
underneath the middle of the sensor (9).