ADA INSTRUMENTS Wall Scanner User Manual [ru]
Operating manual
Wire, metal and wood detector
Model: Wall Scanner
Manufacturer: ADAINSTRUMENTS Address: WWW.ADAINSTRUMENTS.COM
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Table of contents
1. Functional description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
2. Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
3. Product features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
4. Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
5. Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
6. Operating modes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
7. Operating instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
8. Maintenance and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
9. Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
10. Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
11. Exceptions from responsibility . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
Appendix 1 - “Certicate of acceptance and sale”
Appendix 2 - “Warranty card”
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Functional Description
Optimal working with the measuring tool is possible only when the operating instructions and information are read
completely, and the instructions contained therein are strictly followed. Please unfold the fold-out page with the representation of the measuring tool and leave it unfolded while reading the operating instructions.
Intended Use
The measuring tool is intended for the detection of metals (ferrous and non-ferrous metals, e.g., rebar), joists and ‘live’
wires/conductors in walls, ceilings and oors.
Product Features
1) Illuminated ring
2) Display
3) “ZOOM”button
4) Wood-detection button
5) Metal-detection button
6) “on/off”button
7) Felt pads
8) Sensor area
9) Battery lid
10) Latch of battery lid
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DISPLAY ELEMENTS
a) “live”wire indicator
b) Wood detection indicator
c) Metal detection indicator
d) “ZOOM”function indicator
e) “ZOOM”measuring indicator
f) Measuring indicator
g) “Autocal”calibration indicator
h) Indicator for magnetic metals
i) Indicator for non-magnetic metals
j) Switched-off audio signal indicator
k) Battery indicator
Technical Data
Maximum scanning depth*:
Ferrous metals 100mm
Non-ferrous metals(copper) 80mm
Copper conductors(live)** 50mm
Wood 20mm
Automatic switch-off after approx. 5min
Operating temperature -10 °C…+50°C
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Storage temperature -20°C…+70°C
Battery 1x9 V
Rechargeable battery 1x9 V
Operating lifetime approx 6 h
Weight 0.24 kg
*depends on material and size of objects as material and condition of Structure
**less scanning depth for wires/conductors that are not “live”
Operation
INSERTING/REPLACING THE BATTERY
Use only alkali-manganese or rechargeable batteries. To open the battery lid 9, press the latch 10 in the direction of thе
arrow and fold up the battery lid. Insert the supplied battery. Pay attention that he polarity is correct, according to the
representation on the inside of the battery lid.
When the battery indication k in the display lights up, measuring is possible for approx 1 h when using alkali-manganese
batеeries (service life is shorter with rechargeable batteries). When the battery indication k ashes, measuring is still
possible for approx. 10 minutes. When the battery indication k and the illuminated ring 1 (red) are ashing, measuring
is no longer possible and the battery or the rechargeable battery respectively, must be replaced.
If the measuring tool is not used for a long period of time, the battery must be removed. The battery can corrode or
discharge itself over long periods.
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INITIAL OPERATION
Protect the measuring tool against moisture and direct sun irradiation.
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
Before switching the measuring tool on , make sure that the sensor area 8 is not moist . If required , wipe the measuring
tool dirty using a cloth. If the measuring tool was subject to an extreme temperature change, allow it to the adjust to the
ambient temperature before switching on.
To switch on the instrument press any button.
When switching the measuring tool on with the wood-detection button 4 or with the metal-detection button 5, it will
automatically be in the respective detection function.
When switching the measuring tool on with the “on/off”button 6 or with the “ZOOM” button 3, it will be the detection
function last used.
After self-check, the measuring tool is ready for operation. When the measuring tool is in the metal-detection function,
the service readiness is indicated through a check mark behind the “Autocal” calibration indicator g.
To switch the measuring tool off, press the “on/off” button 6.
If none of the measuring tool buttons are pressed for approx. 5 minutes, the measuring tool switches off automatically
in order to extend the service life of the battery.
Operating Modes
The measuring tool detects objects below the sensor area 8.
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DETECTING METAL OBJECTS
When scanning for metal objects press the metal-detection button 5.
The metal detection indicator symbol c is indicated in the display and the illuminated ring 1 lights up green. Position
the measuring tool onto the surface to be scanned and move it sidewards, when the measuring tool comes close to a
metal object, the amplitude of the measuring indicator f increases; when it moves away form the object, the amplitude
decreases, at the position of maximum amplitude, the metal object is located below the center of the sensor (below the
marking opening 2). As long as the measuring tool is above the metal object, the illuminated ring 1 lights up red and a
steady tone sounds.
To localize the object precisely, press the “ZOOM” button 3 and keep it pressed while repeatedly (3x) moving the measuring tool over the object. The “ZOOM” function indicator d appears in the display. The “ZOOM” measuring indicator e
has the greatest amplitude over the center of the metal object.
When very small or deeply embedded metal object is being detected and the measuring indicator f does not react, press the
“ZOOM” button 3 and keep it pressed while continuing to move the measuring tool over the area. Observe only the zoom
measuring indicator e for the scan. If there are any metal inclusions in the material being scanned, then a continuous signal
is indicated in the measuring indicator f. In this case, press the “ZOOM” button 3 and keep it pressed while continuing to
move the measuring tool over the area. Observe only the “zoom”measuring indicator e for the scan.
If the metal object found is a magnetic (e.g. iron), then the indicator for magnetic metals h is displayed. For non-magnetic
metals, the indicator for non-magnetic metals i is displayed. In order for the measuring tool to differentiate between the
metal types, it must be positioned above the detected metal object (the illuminated ring 1 lights up red). For weak signals,
the indication of the metal type is not possible.
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For steel wire mesh and reinforcements in the scanned structural material, an amplitude of the measuring indicator f is
displayed over the complete surface. In this case, always use the “zoom” function for the scan. For steel wire mesh, it
is typical that the indicator for magnetic metals h is displayed directly above the rebar, the indicator for non-magnetic
metals i is displayed between the rebars.
DETECTING WOODEN OBJECTS
When scanning for wooden objects, press the wood-detection button 4.
The wood detection indicator symbol b and the “zoom”function indicator d are indicated in the display and the arrow
below the “zoom”function indicator d ashes. The “Autocal” calibration indicator g and the illuminated ring 1 go out.
Position the measuring tool onto the surface being scanned. Then press the “ZOOM” button 3 and keep it pressed. Now
the illuminated ring 1 lights up green, the “Autocal” calibration indicator g is displayed again, the “zoom” function indi-
cator d as well as the arrow below it go out.
With the “ZOOM” button 3 pressed, move the measuring tool uniformly above the structure without lifting it off or
changing the applied pressure. During the scan, the felt pads 7 must always have contact with the structure.
When a wooden object is detected , an amplitude is displayed in the measuring indicator f. Move the measuring tool over
the surface repeatedly to localize the wooden object more precisely. After moving over the same area several times , the
wooden object can be indicated quite accurately: the illuminated ring 1 lights up red and a steady tone sounds as long as
the measuring tool is over the wooden object . the measuring indicator f has the greatest amplitude over the center of the
wooden object. The “zoom” measuring indicator e is inactive when scanning for wooden objects.
Caution: when having placed the measuring tool onto the surface to be scanned under which a wooden object is coin-
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cidentally located , and having moved it over the surface, the measuring indicator f, the arrow below the “zoom” function indicator d and the illuminated ring 1 ash red. In this case, start the scan again by repositioning the measuring tool
somewhat offset onto the structure and pressing the “ZOOM” button 3 again.
When scanning for wooden object, metal objects are sometimes also indicated as object found at depths between 2550mm . To distinguish between wooden and metal objects, switch to the detecting-metal function (see “Detecting Metal
Objects”). When an object is indicated as the same location in this function, then it is clearly a metal object and not a
wooden object. To continue searching for wooden objects, switch back to the detecting-wood function.
SCANNING FOR “LIVE” WIRES
The measuring tool can indicate “live” wires/conductors with 50 or 60 HZ of AC . Other wires/conductors can only be
indicated as metal objects.
“Live”wires/conductors are indicated both during a metal scan as well as during a wood scan. when a “live” wire/conductor is detected, the indicator a appears in the display. Move the measuring tool over the surface repeatedly in order
to localize the “live”wire/conductor more precisely. After moving the measuring tool over the surface several times, the
“live”wire/conductor can be indicated quite precisely. If the measuring tool is very close to the wire/conductor(four or ve
bars in indicator a), the illuminated ring 1 ashes red and the signal tone sounds with a rapid tone sequence.
“Live”wires/conductors can be detected easier when power consumers (e.g., lamps, appliances) are connected to the
wire/conductor being sought and switched on. Wires/conductors with 110 V, 240V and 380 V (three-phase current) are
detected with about the same scan capacity.
Under certain conditions(such as when behind metal surfaces or behind surfaces with high water content), “live”wire/conductors cannot be detected with certainty. These ranges can be recognized in the metal detection function when a measur-
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ing value is indicated all over a larger range of the measuring indicator f, then the material is screening off electrically
and the scan for “live” wires/conductors is not reliable.
Wires that are not “live” can be found as metal object with the detecting-metal function. However, stranded cables are
not indicated (contrary to solid copper conductors).
Operating Instructions
On condition of the principle, the measuring values can be impaired through certain ambient conditions. These include,
e.g. the proximity of other equipment that produce strong magnetic or electromagnetic elds, moisture, metallic building
materials. Foil-laminated insulation materials or conductive wallpaper. Therefore, please also observe other information
sources (e.g. construction plans) before drilling, sawing or routing into walls, ceilings or oors.
SWITCHING OFF THE SIGNAL TONE
The signal tone can be switched on and off. For this, press the metal-detection button 5 and the wood-detection button 4
at the same time. When the signal tone is switched off, the switched-off audio signal indicator j appears on the display.
The signal tone setting is maintained after switching the measuring tool off and on again.
“AUTOCAL ”CALIBRATION INDICATOR
When the check mark behind the “Autocal” calibration indicator g ashes over a longer period or if it is not displayed
anymore, reliable scanning is no longer possible. In this case, send the measuring tool to an authorized agent. Exception:
in the detecting wooden object function, the “Autocal ” calibration indicator g goes out as long as the “ZOOM” button
3 is not pressed.
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