Zircon MultiScanner i520 Quick Start Manual

MultiScanner ® i520
OneStep ™
Multifunction Wall Scanner
The MultiScanner ® i 520 OneStep ™ features four
scanning modes:
• Stud Scan Mode: Locates the center and edges of
wood and metal studs up to 19 mm deep
AC Mode & WireWarning
• Stud DeepScan Mode: Locates the center of wood
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Alert Indication
and metal studs up to 38 mm deep
• Metal Scan Mode: Detects and locates ferrous
Stud Scan Mode Indication
(magnetic) metal up to 76 mm deep and non-ferrous
Stud Edge or Center Indication
(non-magnetic) metal up to 38 mm deep
• AC Scan Mode: Detects and locates live AC wires up
ACT
to 51 mm deep
Technology) Indication
• WireWarning ® Alert automatically detects and alerts
Metal Mode Indication
the user to live AC wires in Stud Scan, Stud
DeepScan , and Metal Scan modes
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1. INSTALLING THE BATTERY
Press battery door release in with your finger or a coin and lift up
to remove door. Connect 9-volt battery to cable. Place into the
compartment and press into place. Replace battery door and snap shut.
Battery will last approximately 2 years under normal conditions.
2. SELECTING THE MODE
Move selector switch to the desired mode: STUD SCAN for finding wood
or metal studs; DEEPSCAN for scanning walls over 9 mm; METAL SCAN
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for locating metal; or AC SCAN for locating live AC wiring.
Unit will remain off if POWER BUTTON is not depressed.
7. SCANNING IN METAL MODE
Note: When scanning for metal studs, use STUD SCAN Mode (or STUD DEEPSCAN
on thicker walls) to quickly locate the center and edges of wood or metal studs.
Use METAL SCAN Mode only to determine if studs are wood or metal. In METAL
SCAN Mode, only metal drywall screws will be found in wood studs, while metal
will be indicated everywhere on a metal stud.
METAL SCAN Mode has interactive calibration to adjust to sensitivity, to metal, and
be used to find the precise location of metal objects in walls, floors, and ceilings.
Maximum sensitivity is ideal for quickly finding the approximate location of metal.
However, the user can reduce sensitivity by turning on the tool closer to metal.
The reason for reducing sensitivity is because with less sensitivity, the area where
metal is indicated will be smaller. But in both cases, the metal target is in the center
of the area where the tool indicates metal is present.
1. For maximum metal sensitivity, turn the tool on in the air by pressing and holding
the power button. This will ensure that it calibrates away from any metal objects.
(The tool can only be calibrated off the wall in METAL SCAN or AC SCAN Mode.)
2. (Figure A) While holding the power button, press the tool flat against the wall
and slowly slide the scanner across the surface. Mark the point where you get
the highest metal indication (the most bars on the screen). If it is a strong target,
the SpotLite Pointing System will also shine a beam of light and a steady beep
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will sound. Continue in same direction until display bars reduce. Reverse direction
and mark the spot where the display bars peak from the reversed direction.
The midpoint of the two marks is the location of the center of the metal object.
If the unit indicates metal over a large area, you can refine the scanning area
to more accurately locate the metal target.
3. (Figure B) To further pinpoint the location of the metal target, scan the area
again. Release the power button and then turn the unit back on, this time
starting on the wall over one of the previous marks. This will reset the tool to
a lower sensitivity and make the scan more precise.
4. (Figure C) Scan in both directions as in Step 1. The area indicated
should become smaller so you can more precisely identify the metal
location. This procedure can be repeated to narrow the field even further.
Note: Small targets or targets deep within the surface may only illuminate some of
the bars and not the center line or audio tone. In this case, use the highest indication
to determine the metal position.
SpotLite ® Signal Strength
Pointing System Indicator
Ultra-bright
Display
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™ (Auto Correcting
Mode Selector Switch
Power Button
Running Board
Battery (back of unit)
8. SCANNING IN AC MODE
As with METAL SCAN Mode, AC SCAN Mode has interactive calibration and works in the same manner.
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Figure A
1. For maximum sensitivity to live AC wiring, turn the tool on in the air by pressing and holding the
power button. This will ensure that it calibrates away from any live electrical wire. (The tool can only
be calibrated off the wall in METAL SCAN or AC SCAN Mode.)
2. (Figure A) While holding the power button, press the tool flat against the wall and slowly slide the
scanner across the surface. Mark the point where you get the highest AC indication (the most bars
on the screen). If it is a strong target, the SpotLite
a steady beep will sound. Continue in same direction until display bars reduce. Reverse direction and
mark the spot where the display bars peak from the reversed direction. The midpoint of the two marks
is the location of the center of the live AC wiring. If the unit indicates live electricity over a large area,
you can refine the scanning area to more accurately locate the live AC wiring.
3. (Figure B) To further pinpoint the location of the live AC wiring, scan the area again. Release the
power button and then turn the unit back on, this time starting on the wall over one of the previous
Figure B
marks. This will reset the tool to a lower sensitivity and make the scan more precise.
4. (Figure C) Scan in both directions as in Step 1. The area indicated should become smaller so you can
more precisely identify the location of live AC wires. This procedure can be repeated to narrow the field
even further. Note: AC SCAN Mode will only detect live (energized) AC wiring.
WireWarning
Zircon's WireWarning
detected, the AC Alert warning icon will appear in the display. If scanning begins over a live
AC wire, the AC indicator will flash continuously.
CAUTION: Wires deeper than 51 mm from the surface, in plastic conduit, or behind
plywood shear wall may not be detected. Metal shielded wires or those in metal conduit
will not be detected. Use extreme caution under these circumstances or whenever live
AC wiring is present. Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.
Figure C
3. FINDING A STUD
4. TIPS FOR PROPER OPERATION
Always scan for studs with the scanner placed
For optimum scanning results, it is important to properly hold MultiScanner
flat against the wall. Move the mode switch to
accurate scanning results:
STUD SCAN, place the tool flat against the wall,
• Grasp the handle with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other side. Make sure your fingertips are resting on or above the running
then press and hold the POWER BUTTON.
board and not touching the surface being scanned or the scanning head of the tool.
Wait for beep to confirm calibration has
• Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to the studs, and do not rotate the tool.
completed before moving scanner.
• Keep tool flat against the wall and do not rock or tilt the tool when slowly sliding across the surface being scanned.
Slowly slide tool across
• Make sure your other hand or any other part of your body is not touching the surface being scanned. This could interfere with the tool's performance.
surface. EDGE display
5. CALIBRATING THE TOOL IN STUD SCAN/STUD DEEPSCAN
will illuminate, indicating
location of the stud edge.
MultiScanner ®
recalibrates, when needed, to successfully find the center of studs in one step.
• Place MultiScanner
Continue sliding tool.
• Once powered on, tool will automatically perform all calibrations. The LCD will display all icons until calibration is complete.
When the center of a
Upon completion of calibration, the SpotLite
stud is located with
continuous measurements. Continue to press the tool flat against the wall and begin scanning.
three bars on the
Note: It is important to wait for calibration to complete (1–2 seconds) before moving the scanner.
Signal Strength
Indicator, the buzzer • ACT ™ (Auto Correcting Technology)—During scanning, the tool will automatically recalibrate itself when needed. This recalibration
is usually transparent and no indication is made. If the tool is initially calibrated near a stud and then moved away (it will detect
will sound, and the
four middle bars, the density of the wall decreasing), an arrow icon will be illuminated, indicating the direction of the missed stud.
CENTER display,
6. WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS
and SpotLite ®
Pointing System Wallpaper: The MultiScanner
will illuminate.
after application.* *Wallpaper may need to dry for several weeks after application.
Lath & plaster: Due to irregularities in plaster thickness, it is difficult for the MultiScanner
locate the nail heads holding wood lath to the studs. If the plaster has metal mesh reinforcement, MultiScanner
In cases of deeper studs
Textured walls or acoustic ceilings: When scanning a ceiling or wall with an uneven surface, place thin cardboard on the surface to be scanned and scan over the
(or thicker walls) two bars
cardboard. Calibrate with cardboard in place.
will show on the Signal
Strength Indicator and only Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing: Use DEEPSCAN
the SpotLite ® Pointing
display 1 or 2 bars when the tool locates a stud through thick surfaces.
System and four middle
MultiScanner ®
bars will illuminate. If you
line up vertically where a stud or joist is positioned.
still can't locate a stud,
Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture content of materials, wall texture, and paint.
try STUD DEEPSCAN ® Mode.
FCC Part 15 Class B Registration Warning
This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of FCC Rules.
® Pointing System will also shine a beam of light and
® Alert
® Alert feature works continuously in all modes. When live AC voltage is
i 520 and move slowly when scanning. The following tips will ensure
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520 can be calibrated anywhere on the wall. It constantly monitors the subsurface environment 10 times per second and automatically
® i 520 against the wall before pressing the POWER BUTTON in STUD SCAN or STUD DEEPSCAN
® Pointing System and buzzer will momentarily activate and the tool will begin
® i 520 functions normally on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are still wet
i 520 cannot scan for wood studs and joists through carpeting and pad. In problematic situations, try using METAL SCAN to locate nails or drywall screws that
9. HELPFUL HINTS
(See also number 4, Tips for Proper Operation)
Situation Probable Cause
Detects other objects • Electrical wiring and metal/plastic pipes may be
besides studs in STUD near or touching back surface of wall.
SCAN Mode. Finds more
targets than there
should be.
Area of voltage appears • Static charge may develop on drywall, spreading
much larger than actual voltage detection as much as 305 mm laterally
wire (AC only). from each side of an actual electrical wire.
Difficulty detecting metal. • Tool calibrated over metal object.
• Metal targets too deep or small.
Image of metal object
• Metal has greater density than wood.
appears wider than
actual size.
Constant readings of • Double and triple studs are usually found around
studs near windows doors and windows. Solid headers are above them.
and doors.
You suspect electrical • Wires are shielded by metal conduit, a braided
wires, but do not
wire layer, or metallic wall covering.
detect any. • Wires deeper than 51 mm from surface might
not be detected.
• Wires may not be live.
ACT, CenterVision, DeepScan, MultiScanner, OneStep, SpotLite, WireWarning, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.
Visit www.zircon.com/support for the most current instructions.
LIMITED 2 YEAR WARRANTY
Zircon Corporation, ("Zircon") warrants this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship
for two years from the date of purchase. Any in-warranty defective product returned to Zircon*, freight
prepaid with proof of purchase date and $5.00 to cover postage and handling, will be repaired or replaced
at Zircon's option. This warranty is limited to the electronic circuitry and original case of the product and
specifically excludes damage caused by abuse, unreasonable use or neglect. This warranty is in lieu of all
other warranties, express or implied, and no other representations or claims of any nature shall bind or
obligate Zircon. Any implied warranties applicable to this product are limited to the one year period
following its purchase. IN NO EVENT WILL ZIRCON BE LIABLE FOR ANY SPECIAL, INCIDENTAL OR
CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES RESULTING FROM POSSESSION, USE OR MALFUNCTION OF THIS PRODUCT.
In accordance with government regulations, you are advised that: (i) some states do not allow limitations
on how long an implied warranty lasts and/or the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential
damages, so the above limitations and/or exclusions may not apply to you, and further (ii) this warranty
gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
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® 520 to locate studs in STUD SCAN Mode. Change to METAL SCAN Mode to
® i 520 will be unable to detect through that material.
® Mode and move the tool slowly. The signal strength indicator may only
Solution
• Scan the area in METAL and AC SCAN modes to determine if metal or hot AC is present.
• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side 305, 406, or 610 mm apart or the
same stud at several places directly above or below the first.
Use CAUTION when nailing, sawing, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings
where these items may exist.
• To narrow detection, turn unit off and on again at the edge of where wire was first
detected and scan again.
• Place your free hand flat against wall near tool during the entire scan to drain static.
• The scanner may have been calibrated over a metal object, reducing sensitivity.
Try calibrating in another location.
• Scan in both horizontal and vertical directions. Metal sensitivity is increased when
metal object is parallel to sensor, located under Zircon logo.
• To reduce sensitivity, recalibrate MultiScanner i 520 over either of first two marks.
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(metal mode only)
• Detect outer edges so you know where to begin.
• Try METAL SCAN to see if you can find metal, wire, or metal conduit.
• Always turn off the power when working near electrical wires.
• Try turning on switches to outlet.
• Try plugging a lamp into outlet and turning on switch.
Return product freight prepaid with proof of purchase date (dated sales receipt) and
$5.00 to cover postage and handling, to:
UPS SCS C/O ZIRCON RETURNS
Lohstrabe 30a
85445 Schwaig
Munich, Germany
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.
U.S. Patents 5917314, 6259241, 6989662, 7116091, and Patents Pending,
Canadian Patent 2341385, Japanese Patent 3581851, E.U. Patent Pending
©2008 Zircon Corporation • P/N 62297 • Rev B 06/08