StudSensor™/StudSensor™ Pro
Stud Finder/Stud and Joist Finder
The Zircon StudSensor™ locates wood and metal studs in walls. The StudSensor™ Pro also locates studs in floors and ceilings. They feature a sleek, high-impact case and a built-in clip.
Use Stud Scan for depths up to 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) with 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) accuracy and DeepScan® (StudSensor Pro) for depths up to 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) with 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) accuracy.
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Stud Edge Groove
Stud Scan Mode LED
Stud DeepScan® Mode LED (StudSensor Pro only)
TruCal® LED
On/Off Button
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state. Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, to:
Zircon Corporation
*Attn: Returns Department
1600 Dell Avenue, Unit K
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA
Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service and repair, where proof of purchase is not provided, shall be returned with repairs charged C.O.D. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery.
Customer Service: 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-866-8600 E-mail: info@zircon.com
U.S. Patent 4464622, 5352974, 5619128, 6023159, 6291970, D455430, D455750 • Canada Patent 1106932 • G.B. Patent 2117909B, 2159630B ©2004 Zircon Corporation • P/N 58927 • Rev D 04/04
The Zircon StudSensor™ locates wood and metal studs in walls. The StudSensor™ Pro also locates studs in floors and ceilings. They feature a sleek, high-impact case and a built-in clip.
Use Stud Scan for depths up to 3⁄4 in. (19 mm) with 1⁄8 in. (3 mm) accuracy and DeepScan® (StudSensor Pro) for depths up to 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) with 3⁄16 in. (5 mm) accuracy.
FREE! 
Customer Support.
Visit www.zircon.com
™ Pro
and Joist Finder
Stud Edge Groove
Stud Scan Mode LED
Stud DeepScan® Mode LED (StudSensor Pro only)
TruCal® LED
On/Off Button
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LIMITED 1 YEAR WARRANTY |
warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights |
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Zircon Corporation, (“Zircon”) warrants this product to be free from defects |
which vary from state to state. Return product freight prepaid with proof of |
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in materials and workmanship for one year from the date of purchase. Any |
purchase date (dated sales receipt) and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, to: |
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in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight prepaid with proof |
Zircon Corporation |
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of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired |
*Attn: Returns Department |
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or replaced at Zircon’s option. This warranty is limited to the electronic |
1600 Dell Avenue, Unit K |
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circuitry and original case of the product and specifically excludes damage |
Campbell, CA 95008-6992 USA |
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caused by abuse, unreasonable use or neglect. This warranty is in lieu of all |
Be sure to include your name and return address. Out of warranty service and |
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other warranties, express or implied, and no other representations or claims |
repair, where proof of purchase is not provided, shall be returned with repairs |
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of any nature shall bind or obligate Zircon. Any implied warranties applicable |
charged C.O.D. Allow 4 to 6 weeks for delivery. |
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to this product are limited to the one year period following its purchase. |
Customer Service: 1-800-245-9265 or 1-408-866-8600 |
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IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR |
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E-mail: info@zircon.com |
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CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR |
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MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT. |
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In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that:(i) some |
U.S. Patent 4464622, 5352974, 5619128, 6023159, 6291970, D455430, |
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states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or |
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D455750 • Canada Patent 1106932 • G.B. Patent 2117909B, 2159630B |
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the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the |
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©2004 Zircon Corporation • P/N 58927 • Rev D 04/04 |
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above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you, and further. (ii) this |
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NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE SCREW ON BACK OF THE UNIT.
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Squeeze sides |
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of unit to help |
release clip end.
Slide 9-V battery into compartment, terminal side first, matching
(-) terminals from battery to case.
AND SCANNING SCAN OR STUD
DEEPSCAN® MODES
With StudSensor turned off, position the
against the wall.
5Squeeze On/Off button and hold in. Press twice and hold for DeepScan®
mode (Pro only). Wait for the TruCal LED to light.
INSTALLING THE BATTERY
NOTE: DO NOT LOOSEN OR REMOVE SCREW ON BACK OF THE UNIT.
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Squeeze sides |
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of unit to help |
release clip end.
Slide 9-V battery into compartment, terminal side first, matching
(-) terminals from battery to case.
Replace the clip. Battery life is approximately 50 hours.
CALIBRATION AND SCANNING STUD SCAN OR STUD
DEEPSCAN® MODES
With StudSensor turned off, position the
flat against the wall.
5Squeeze On/Off button and hold in. Press twice and hold for DeepScan®
mode (Pro only). Wait for the TruCal LED to light.
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In either mode turn |
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on and slowly slide |
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horizontally across |
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wall, right or left. As |
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begin to approach a |
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the red LEDs will |
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successively, from bottom to top. |
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When the top |
green LED is lit the beep sounds, have located the
of the stud. this spot.
8marked spot until the LEDs go out. unit in reverse direction to locate edge of stud.
9Mark this second 
spot. Middle 
is centered
the two marks.
VERIFYING IF THE UNIT WORKS
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Turn StudSensor |
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on in the air. If |
LEDs light when |
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you bring your hand up |
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to the back, then the unit is |
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working properly. |
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across |
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right or left. As |
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to approach a |
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the red LEDs will |
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from bottom to top. |
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When the top |
green LED is lit beep sounds, located the
of the stud. this spot.
8Continue scanning beyond the marked spot until the LEDs go out.
unit in reverse direction to locate edge of stud.
9 Mark this second spot. Middle
is centered
the two marks.
VERIFYING IF THE UNIT WORKS
10 Turn StudSensor on in the air. If
the LEDs light when you bring your hand up
to the back, then the unit is working properly.
HELPFUL HINTS
Situation |
Probable Causes |
Solutions |
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No indications. |
• No studs in that area. |
• Move several inches to the left or right and start again. |
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• You are in DeepScan mode |
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and accidentally calibrated |
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over a stud. |
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Lights start |
• Over-the-stud calibration |
• Release On/Off button, move over a few inches, press |
blinking and unit |
error. |
On/Off button, and start again. |
beeps repeatedly. |
• Scan began on dense part |
• On rough surfaces, place piece of cardboard on wall, |
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of wall or over stud. |
scanning through it to help slide unit more smoothly. |
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• Unit not flat against wall. |
• Always hold StudSensor parallel to stud or joist and |
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• Unit was rocked or lifted |
move across it. |
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during scan. |
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Indications in too |
• Detects other objects |
• Use CAUTION when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, |
many places. |
besides studs. |
floors, and ceilings where these items may exist. |
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• Electrical wiring and metal/ |
• Because studs are normally spaced 16 in. (410 mm) |
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be near or |
or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) |
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surface of wall. |
wide, beware of anything closer together or of a |
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different width. |
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• Always turn off power when nailing, cutting, or drilling |
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near electrical wires. |
OPERATING CAUTIONS
Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the StudSensor may detect them in the same manner as studs. Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these items.
To avoid surprises, remember that studs or joists are normally spaced 16 in. (410 mm) or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 11⁄2 in.
(38 mm) in width. Anything closer together or a different width may not be a stud, joist, or firebreak. Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
The StudSensor and StudSensor Pro are designed for use on dry interior walls only. Three primary factors can affect sensing depth: thickness, density, and moisture content.
StudSensor and StudSensor Pro are not designed to scan materials with inconsistent density such as:
•Ceramic floor tile
•Carpeting and padding
•Wallpaper with metallic fibers
•Freshly painted walls that are still damp (must dry at least a week)
•Lath and plaster
HELPFUL HINTS
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Causes |
Solutions |
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No indications. |
• No studs in that area. |
• Move several inches to the left or right and start again. |
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• You are in DeepScan mode |
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and accidentally calibrated |
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over a stud. |
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Lights start |
• Over-the-stud calibration |
• Release On/Off button, move over a few inches, press |
blinking and unit |
error. |
On/Off button, and start again. |
beeps repeatedly. |
• Scan began on dense part |
• On rough surfaces, place piece of cardboard on wall, |
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of wall or over stud. |
scanning through it to help slide unit more smoothly. |
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• Unit not flat against wall. |
• Always hold StudSensor parallel to stud or joist and |
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• Unit was rocked or lifted |
move across it. |
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during scan. |
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Indications in too |
• Detects other objects |
• Use CAUTION when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, |
many places. |
besides studs. |
floors, and ceilings where these items may exist. |
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• Electrical wiring and metal/ |
• Because studs are normally spaced 16 in. (410 mm) |
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plastic pipes may be near or |
or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 11⁄2 in. (38 mm) |
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touching back surface of wall. |
wide, beware of anything closer together or of a |
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different width. |
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• Always turn off power when nailing, cutting, or drilling |
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near electrical wires. |
OPERATING CAUTIONS
Depending on the proximity of electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the StudSensor may detect them in the same manner as studs. Caution should always be used when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain these items.
To avoid surprises, remember that studs or joists are normally spaced 16 in. (410 mm) or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 11⁄2 in.
(38 mm) in width. Anything closer together or a different width may not be a stud, joist, or firebreak. Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.
WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
The StudSensor and StudSensor Pro are designed for use on dry interior walls only. Three primary factors can affect sensing depth: thickness, density, and moisture content.
StudSensor and StudSensor Pro are not designed to scan materials with inconsistent density such as:
•Ceramic floor tile
•Carpeting and padding
•Wallpaper with metallic fibers
•Freshly painted walls that are still damp (must dry at least a week)
•Lath and plaster
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