Zircon MultiScanner x85 OneStep Manual

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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 the place of purchase with proof of purchase date will replaced at retailer´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 two years 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.

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ACT, DeepScan, MultiScanner, OneStep, SpotLite, and Zircon are registered trademarks or trademarks of Zircon Corporation.

MultiScanner™ x85

OneStep™

Multifunction Scanner

1. INSTALLING THE BATTERIES

This tool requires three new AAA (LR03) batteries.

To install or replace the batteries, locate the battery door on the lower backside of the tool.

Press battery door tab in and lift up. Remove old batteries, if needed, and insert three new

AAA batteries, matching the positive (+) and negative (-) terminals according to diagram on

tool. Lower battery door and snap shut.

Upon insertion of batteries, the tool will automatically power on. The blue backlit LCD screen

will illuminate and the MODE icon will power up. The Battery Strength Indicator will appear

and the Signal Strength Indicator bars will slowly ramp down during the calibration process.

The SpotLite® Pointer will flash and the unit will beep once to indicate the calibration process

is complete.

Low Battery Indication: The Battery Strength Indicator icon displays the battery level. When

the battery icon drops down to one bar, the battery level is too low for proper operation of the

MultiScanner™

85. Please replace all three AAA batteries as the tool will not operate correctly

when the battery level is too low. When the battery icon begins to flash, the battery level is

not sufficient to power the tool and the tool’s findings should not be considered accurate.

Please replace all three batteries with a new set immediately.

Battery Saving Mode: Tool will automatically shut off after 3 minutes of non-use.

To manually power off the tool, press and hold the MODE button for approximately 2 seconds.

2. OPERATING TIPS

For optimum scanning results, it is important to properly hold the MultiScanner

™

and move slowly when scanning in STUD SCAN, DEEPSCAN_

, and AC modes, and scan

briskly in THERMAL mode. The following tips will provide more accurate scanning results:

• Grasp the handle with your thumb on one side and your fingers on the other side.

Make sure your fingertips are not touching the surface being scanned or the

scanning head of the tool.

• Keep a firm and steady grip on the tool and allow it to calibrate. Moving finger

placement will affect the calibration. Press the MODE button once to recalibrate,

if necessary.

• Hold the tool straight up and down, parallel to the studs, and do not rotate the tool.

• Keep tool flat against the surface and do not rock, tilt, or press hard when slowly sliding

across the surface being scanned.

• Avoid placing your other hand, or any other part of your body, on the surface being scanned.

This will interfere with the tool’s performance.

If you’re receiving erratic scanning results, it may be a result of humidity, moisture within the wall cavity or

drywall, or recently applied paint or wallpaper that hasn’t fully dried. While the moisture may not always be

visible, it will interfere with the tool’s sensors. Please allow a few days for the wall to dry out.

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS

Wallpaper: MultiScanner™

85 functions normally on walls covered with wallpaper or fabric, unless the

materials are metallic foil, contain metallic fibers, or are still wet after application.

Wallpaper may need

to dry for several weeks after application.

Freshly painted walls: May take one week or longer to dry after application.

Lath & plaster: Due to irregularities in plaster thickness, it may be difficult for MultiScanner

™

to locate studs in STUD SCAN or DEEPSCAN

® mode. If the plaster has metal mesh reinforcement,

MultiScanner™

85 will not be able to detect through that material.

Extremely 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 cardboard.

Wood flooring, subflooring, or gypsum drywall over plywood sheathing:

Move the tool slowly. The Signal Strength Indicator may only display a few bars when the tool locates

a stud through thick surfaces.

MultiScanner™

85 cannot scan for wood studs and joists through carpet and padding.

Note: Sensing depth and accuracy can vary due to moisture, content of materials, wall texture,

and paint. Not recommended for use on lath and plaster.

Do not rely exclusively on the detector to locate items behind the

scanned surface. Use other information sources to help locate items

before penetrating the surface. Such additional sources include construction plans,

visible points of entry of pipes and wiring into walls, such as in a basement, and in

standard 16 and 24 in. (41 and 61 cm) stud spacing practices.

3. SELECTING THE MODE

Press the MODE button to turn on the tool.

Firmly press the MODE button two times to switch to the desired mode: STUD SCAN or DEEPSCAN

® for finding wood or metal studs; AC for locating

live AC wiring; or THERMAL for locating actively heated water-filled plastic pipes.

Note: MultiScanner

™

x85 will be in the mode that was last active when the x85 was last shut down, unless the device was shut down in

DEEPSCAN

mode. Then, the device will power up in STUD SCAN mode. The unit will start in STUD SCAN when fresh batteries are installed.

4. FINDING A STUD

Always scan for studs with the scanner placed flat against the wall. Press the MODE button two times to

switch between modes until the STUD SCAN icon appears on the top left corner of the LCD display.

Make sure the tool is placed firmly against the wall and press the MODE button one time to calibrate

the tool. During calibration, the Signal Strength Indicator bars will slowly ramp down. Upon completion

of calibration, the SpotLite® Pointer and buzzer will momentarily activate. Please wait until the calibration

process is complete before moving the tool. For accurate results, do not remove your hand from the tool

during calibration or at any time the tool is scanning or in use.

Slowly slide tool across surface. As you approach a stud, the relative Signal Strength Indicator will begin

to ramp up. A target at maximum detectable depth will turn on the lowest bar. As the tool approaches the

target, more bars will turn on from bottom to top. It is normal for not all the bars to turn on when a target

has been detected. Only very close, or strong, signals will turn on all the bars. Deep targets may only show

Signal Strength indications and not edges or centre.

Continue sliding tool. The Target Indication Bars

will indicate the direction of the approaching stud

and the Left/Right arrow will display when the

centre of the unit is over the left or right edge of

a stud. A right arrow indicates the left edge of the

stud has been found (A). A left arrow indicates the

right edge of the stud has been found (B). When

the centre of a stud is located, the Signal Strength

Indicator, Centre Indication, and SpotLite® Pointer

will all illuminate and the buzzer will sound (C).

In cases of deeper studs (thicker walls), when the centre of the stud is located, the Signal Strength Indicator may not ramp as high and only the Centre

Indication and SpotLite® Pointer will illuminate. If you have difficulty locating a stud after following steps in Section 4, it could be that the stud is deep

(the walls are thick). With the unit still placed flat against the wall and turned on, firmly press the MODE button two times. The STUD SCAN icon will

flash continuously, indicating that the tool has entered DEEPSCAN

® mode. Follow steps above again to locate a deep stud.

*Wood studs may only detect to 38 mm deep.

Please note: Very dense materials, such as metal studs, can look much wider at depths of 25-38 mm or less.

ACT™ (Auto Correcting Technology)—During scanning, the tool will recalibrate itself if it starts over a stud. This recalibration is transparent and no

indication is made.

5. SCANNING IN AC MODE

Electrical field locators may not detect live AC wires if wires are more than 2 in. (50 mm) from

the scanned surface, encased in conduit, present behind a plywood shear wall or metallic wall

covering, or if moisture is present in the environment or scanned surface.

DO NOT ASSUME THERE ARE NO LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRES IN THE WALL. DO NOT TAKE ACTIONS

THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS IF THE WALL CONTAINS A LIVE ELECTRICAL WIRE. ALWAYS TURN

OFF THE ELECTRICAL POWER, GAS, AND WATER SUPPLIES BEFORE PENETRATING A SURFACE. FAILURE TO FOLLOW

THESE INSTRUCTIONS MAY RESULT IN ELECTRIC SHOCK, FIRE, AND/OR SERIOUS INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE.

Always turn off power when working near electrical wires.

Note: AC Scan will only detect live (hot) unshielded AC wiring.

To switch to AC mode, firmly press the MODE button two times until the AC icon appears on the left side of the LCD

display (A). Make sure the tool is placed firmly against the wall and press the MODE button one time to calibrate the tool.

During calibration, the Signal Strength Indicator bars will slowly ramp down. Upon completion of calibration, the SpotLite

Pointer and buzzer will momentarily activate. Please wait until the calibration process is complete before moving the tool.

Slowly slide tool across surface.

As you approach an AC field, the relative Signal Strength Indicator bars will start to ramp up (B). A target at maximum

detectable depth may only turn on the lowest bar. As the tool approaches the target, more bars will turn on from bottom

to top. It is normal for not all the bars to turn on when a target has been detected.

Only very close, or strong, signals will turn on all the bars. Mark the location where you get the highest AC indication

(the most bars on the Signal Strength Indicator). If it is a strong target, the Signal Strength Indicator, Centre Indication,

and SpotLite® Pointer will all illuminate and the buzzer will sound (C). (The Centre icon indicates the AC field peak.)

If you calibrate the unit and begin scanning over an area:

• …with AC present and move to an area with less AC, the unit will recalibrate automatically. The calibration is complete

when the beeper beeps once.

• …that has a detectable level of AC present and the AC field is constant throughout the area, there may not be

enough differentiation in the voltage for the Signal Strength Indicator bars to increase/decrease or to locate the wire.

However, to indicate the presence of a baseline, or constant, AC field, the Target Indication Bars at the bottom of the

LCD screen will turn on and move outwards from the centre repeatedly (Figures 1-3), meaning the wall likely contains

hot electrical wires.

• …with a very large AC signal present, one that saturates the measurement capability of the unit, the device will indicate

this by flashing the Signal Strength Indicator bars, turning on the SpotLite

® beam, and sounding the buzzer.

If at any time during your scan you suspect electrical wires, but do not detect any, move the tool from the surface and

recalibrate the unit in the air. Place the tool back on the wall and begin your scan again (without hitting the MODE

button again). This will activate the tool’s maximum sensitivity.

6. SCANNING IN THERMAL MODE

Firmly press the MODE button two times to switch between modes until the THERMAL icon appears on the top right corner

of the LCD display. Make sure the tool is placed firmly against the surface and press the MODE button one time to calibrate

the tool. During calibration, the Signal Strength Indicator bars will slowly ramp down. Upon completion of calibration,

the SpotLite® Pointer and buzzer will momentarily activate. Please wait until the calibration process is complete before

moving the tool (A). This process may take up to 15 seconds when the unit is first powered up. It will calibrate in 2-3 seconds

after the initial turn on. Slide tool across surface in a steady, brisk (approx. 30 cm per second) manner.

Note: Scanning too slow will result in no indication of targets.

The relative Signal Strength Indicator bars will appear when it senses a maximum temperature relative to the environment,

indicating the centre of a warm target (B). A target at maximum detectable depth may only turn on the lowest bar.

When the tool passes over the target, more bars may turn on. It is normal for not all the bars to turn on when a target

has been detected. Only very close, or strong, signals will turn on all the bars. Sweep through the location several times so

the tool can calibrate to the surface.

The MultiScanner™

85 OneStep™ wall scanner features four (4)

scanning modes:

• STUD SCAN: Locates the centre, edges, and direction of wood

and metal studs up to 25 mm deep

• DEEPSCAN®: Locates the centre, edges, and direction of wood

and metal studs up to 50 mm deep*

• AC: Detects and locates live unshielded AC wires up

to 50 mm deep

• THERMAL: Thermally detects the centre of actively heated

water-filled 13 mm diameter plastic pipes up to 50 mm deep

WARNING

Detects other objects besides studs in

STUD SCAN/DEEPSCAN® mode.

Finds more targets than there should be.

• Electrical wiring and metal/plastic pipes may be near or

touching back surface of wall.

• In STUD SCAN mode or AC mode, the unit is lifted off the wall

during scanning or the user’s hand is not continuously on the

unit during the entire test.

• Scan the area in AC mode to determine if hot AC is present.

• Check for other studs equally spaced to either side 31, 41, or 61 cm apart or for the same stud at several places directly

above or below the first scan area.

• Do not lift unit off the wall and and keep hand continuously on unit during the entire scanning time.

Situation SolutionProbable Cause

You suspect electrical wires, but do not

detect any.

In THERMAL mode, constant Centre Indication

or no indication at all.

Unit behaves erratically or provides

inconsistent results.

• Changes in temperature is very minimal.

• Speed of scanning may not be at its optimal pace.

• Low battery.

• Turn up radiant heating setting so changes in temperature are more recognizable.

• Speed of scanning must be at a brisk, continuous pace (approx. 30 cm per second) in this particular mode; scanning at a very

slow and deliberate speed is too slow and and scanning at a faster pace is not optimal.

• Do not place any body part, such as hands, elbows, arms, or feet on the test surface or close to the test area. Shoes must be

worn when scanning flooring. A handprint can be detected for up to 20 seconds or longer after the hand has been removed.

• Replace with all three brand new AAA (LR03) batteries.

• Wires may not be live.

• Wires are close to metal door frame or shielded by metal

conduit, a braided wire layer, or metallic wall covering.

• Wires deeper than 50 mm from surface might not

be detected.

• Turn on switches to outlets.

• Plug a lamp into outlet and turn on switch.

Note: MultiScanner

™

x85 cannot scan for wires close to metal door frame, shielded by metal conduit or layer,

or located deeper than 50 mm. Verify these conditions before scanning.

Constant readings of studs near windows

and doors.

Area of voltage appears much larger than

actual wire (AC only).

• Double and triple studs are usually found around doors

and windows. Solid headers are above them.

• Voltage detection can spread on drywall as much as 30 cm

laterally from each side of an actual electrical wire.

• Calibrate farther away from the window or door so you can accurately detect the studs.

• To narrow detection, recalibrate the x85 within the area where the AC field peak or highest AC indication was first observed

and scan again.

SpotLite® Pointer

Backlit LCD

AC Mode

Left Edge

Indicator

STUD SCAN

Mode (solid

stud icon) /

DEEPSCAN®

Mode (flashing

stud icon)

Thermal Sensor

(back of unit)

Mode Button

Battery Door

(back of unit)

Centre

Indication

THERMAL

Mode

Signal

Strength

Indicator

Battery

Strength

Indicator

Right Edge

Indicator

Target

Indication

Bars

WARNING

AB C

A B C

1 2 3

A B C

Mark the location where you get the highest thermal indication (the most bars on the Signal Strength Indicator). If it is a strong target, the Signal Strength Indicator, Centre Indication,