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
atthetopoftheLCD.Toswitch toACvoltage mode,press themetal/ACvoltagebutton(1).TheAC voltage
symbol(E)willappearontheLCD.
Toswitchtometalmode,pressthemetal/ACvoltagebuttonagain.Themetalsymbol(F)willappearontheLCD
b) Locating objects
The multidetector may not be able to detect all hidden objects. To eliminate hazards, refer to building plans, photos
and othersourcesofinformationbefore drilling, sawing or milling intowalls,ceilingsoroors. The presence of
magnets,moisture,metallicconstructionmaterials,metalfoilsoninsulatingmaterialsorconductivewallpaperwith
metallic pigments may lead to inaccurate measurements.
Placethemultidetectorascloseaspossibletothesurfaceoftheobjectandmoveitslowlyinthe
directionofthex-andy-axis.
A green LED (5) indicates that no objects were detected within range of the sensor (9).
Thesignalstrengthindicator(H)increaseswhenthesensormovesclosertoadetectedobjectand
decreaseswhenitmovesawayfromadetectedobject.Theindicatorreachesthemaximumlevel
whenthesensorisplacedoverthemiddleofthedetectedobject.TheredLED(7)willturnonand
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
determinetheapproximateshapeofthehiddenobjectbymovingthesensorandmarkingseveral
points on the surface.
Electromagneticsignals(suchasWi-Fi,UMTS,aviationradar,radiotransmittersandmicrowaveovens)
may affect the accuracy of the measurements. If possible, turn off all sources of interference before using
the multimeter.
Detecting metal objects
Switchthemultidetectortometalmode(see"a)Settingthedetectionmode").ThegreenLED(5)willturnon.
Placethemultidetectorontothesurfacethatyouwanttoscanformetalobjects(e.g.awall,oororceiling).See
"b)Locatingobjects"formoreinformation).TheredLED(7)willashwhenametalobjectisdetectedinthevicinity
of the sensor.
Thenon-magneticmetalsymbol(G)willbedisplayedifnon-magneticmetalsaredetected.
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).