levenhuk SM70 Ping Stud Detector User Manual

levenhuk SM70 Ping Stud Detector

Product Information

Specifications:

• Brand: Ermenrich
• Model: Ping SM70 Stud Detector
• Display: Color HD Display
• Power Source: Rechargeable polymer lithium battery

Product Usage Instructions

Getting Started:

1. Press the Power/Back button (4) and hold it for 3s to turn the device on/off.
2. Calibration must be done each time a new mode is selected.

Sensitivity Setting – Metal Detection Mode:

1. Press the Set/+ button (8) to enter the menu. Select Metal detection calibration.
2. Place the device flat against the target surface.
3. Press the Metal detection/Confirm (6) button to start the calibration.
4. Remove the device from the surface and press Power/Back button (4) to exit the calibration mode.

Usage:

1. Complete the calibration and place the device flat against the surface to be tested.
2. Slowly move the detector across the surface in the direction you want to scan.
3. When the device detects a metal object, the screen will display the corresponding icon.

FAQ

1. Q: How do I charge the device?
   A: Connect the power cable to the device and a DC adapter via a USB plug. Connect it to an AC power supply to charge.

2. Q: What is included in the kit?
   A: The kit includes the stud detector, Type-C USB cable, carry bag, user manual, and warranty.

3. Q: Where should I position the device during operation?
   A: The screen is positioned on the bottom and the pushbutton panel is located on the top of the device for convenience.

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1. HD color screen
2. AC wire detection button
3. Sound/– button
4. Power/Back button
5. Power input
6. Metal detection/Сonfirm button
7. Stud detection button
8. Set/+ button
9. Acoustic alert
10. Scan depth indicator
11. Detection result
12. Battery indicator
13. Detection mode
14. Center mark
15. Signal strength indicator

Correct position of the device while in operation. Please note that, for your convenience, the screen is positioned on the bottom and the pushbutton panel is located on the top of the device.
Please carefully read the safety instructions and the user manual before using this product. Keep away from children. Use the device only as specified in the user manual.
The kit includes: stud detector, Type-C USB cable, carry bag, user manual, and warranty

Charging the device
This device uses a rechargeable polymer lithium battery. Connect the power cable (included) to the device and the DC adapter (not included) via a USB plug and connect it to the AC power supply to charge the device.

Display information

Getting started
Press the Power/Back button (4) and hold it for 3s to turn the device on/off. Calibration must be done each time a new mode is selected.

Sensitivity setting
You can set the sensitivity in the three detection modes separately. Press the Set/+ button (8) to enter the menu. Select Sensitivity setting. Press the Sound/– button (3) and the Set/+ button (8) to adjust the sensitivity level (high/middle/low), press the Metal detection/Confirm button (6) to select the setting item, and press the Power/Back button (4) to return.

Metal detection mode
The metal detection mode is used for the detection of hidden objects made of ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The metal detection mode is set by default.

Calibration

1. Press the Set/+ button (8) to enter the menu. Select Metal detection calibration.
2. Place the device flat against the target surface.
3. Press the Metal detection/Confirm (6) button to start the calibration. The calibration will be carried out automatically. When the white part of the display becomes dark, the calibration is completed.
4. Remove the device from the surface and press Power/Back button (4) to exit the calibration mode

Usage

1. Complete the calibration and place the device flat against the surface to be tested.
2. Slowly move the detector across the surface in the direction you want to scan.
3. When the device detects a metal object, the screen will display the icon (non-ferrous metal) or (ferrous metal), the value of the distance to the target, and the signal strength indication. The device will emit a sound. The closer the device is to the object, the stron-ger the signal will be.
4. When the signal is the strongest, the center mark (14) lights up. Move the device to locate the object according to the signal intensity.

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 isn’t fully dried.

Stud detection mode
The device can scan the surface for wooden and/or metal studs.

Calibration

Automatic calibration

1. Press the Stud detection button (7) to enter the stud detection mode.
2. Place the device flat against the target surface.
3. Press the Stud detection button (7) to start calibration. The calibration will be carried out automatically. When the white part of the display becomes dark, the calibration is completed.
4. Remove the device from the surface and press Power/Back button (4) to exit the calibration mode.
   If the device does not search for wooden/metal objects after automatic calibration, you need to calibrate the device manually.

Manual calibration

1. Press the Stud detection button (7) to enter the stud detection mode.
2. Place the device flat against the target surface. When the display becomes dark, press the Stud detection button (7) to force the device to calibrate.
3. Slowly move the detector across the surface in the direction you want to scan. When the signal is the strongest, the center mark (14) lights up.
4. Remove the device from the surface and press Power/Back button (4) to exit the calibration mode.

Usage

1. Press the Stud detection button (7) to enter the stud detection mode.
2. Complete the calibration and place the device flat against the surface to be tested.
3. Slowly move the detector across the surface in the direction you want to scan.
4. If a stud is detected, the screen will display the wooden/metal stud icon , the value of the distance to the target, and the signal strength indication. The device emits a sound. The closer the device to the object, the stronger the signal.

AC detection mode
This mode is used only to detect live wires.

Calibration

1. Press the AC wire detection button (2) to enter the AC detection mode.
2. Place the device flat against the target surface.
3. Press the AC wire detection button (2) to start calibration. The calibration will be carried out automatically. When the white part of the display becomes dark, the calibration is completed.
4. Remove the device from the surface and press Power/Back button (4) to exit the calibration mode.

Usage

1. Complete the calibration and place the device flat against the surface to be tested.
2. Slowly move the detector across the surface in the direction you want to scan.
3. When the device detects a live wire, the screen will display the live wire icon , the value of the distance to the target, and the signal strength indication. The device emits a sound. The closer the device to the object, the stronger the signal. You can reduce the sensitivity of the device multiple times to narrow the search area even more and locate the live wire with greater accuracy.

Specifications

• Max. detection depth
  live wiring: 50mm
  ferrous metals: 120mm / non-ferrous metals: 100mm
  wooden/metal studs: 38mm

• Sound alert +

• Auto-off 5min

• Display 2.4″ HD color screen, 240x320px

• Operating temperature range 0… +50°C (operating), –10… +60°C (storage) /
  32… +122°F (operating), 14… +140°F (storage)

• Power source
  rechargeable polymer lithium battery, 390mA.h
  5V 1A DC adapter (not included)
  Type-C USB cable (included)

• Dimension 63x25x139mm

• Weight 138g

The manufacturer reserves the right to make changes to the product range and specifications without prior notice.

Care and maintenance
Do not touch the sensing area of the device during measurement in order to avoid mistakes, because the human body has conducting properties. Do not exclusively rely on the detector to locate items behind scanned surfaces. Do not assume that there is no live cabling inside a wall. Always use caution when nailing, cutting, or drilling in walls, floors, and ceilings that may contain live cabling. Calibrate the device regularly following a routine schedule. Do not try to disassemble the device on your own for any reason. For repairs and cleaning of any kind, please contact your local specialized service center. Protect the device from sudden impact and excessive mechanical force. Store the device in a dry cool place. Only use accessories and spare parts for this device that comply with the technical specifications. Never attempt to operate a damaged device or a device with damaged electrical parts! If a part of the device or battery is swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.

Battery safety instructions
Always purchase the correct size and grade of battery most suitable for the intended use. Always replace the whole set of batteries at one time; taking care not to mix old and new ones, or batteries of different types. Clean the battery contacts and also those of the device prior to battery installation. Make sure the batteries are installed correctly with regard to polarity (+ and –). Remove batteries from equipment that is not to be used for an extended period of time. Remove used batteries promptly. Never short-circuit batteries as this may lead to high temperatures, leakage, or explosion. Never heat batteries in order to revive them. Do not disassemble batteries. Remember to switch off devices after use. Keep batteries out of the reach of children, to avoid risk of ingestion, suffocation, or poisoning. Utilize used batteries as prescribed by your country’s laws.

Levenhuk International Warranty
Levenhuk products, except for their accessories, carry a 5-year warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. All Levenhuk accessories are warranted to be free of defects in materials and workmanship for six months from the purchase date. The warranty entitles you to the free repair or replacement of the Levenhuk product in any country where a Levenhuk office is located if all the warranty conditions are met.
For further details, please visit: www.levenhuk.com/warranty
If warranty problems arise, or if you need assistance in using your product, contact the local Levenhuk branch.

References

• Доживотна гаранция на Levenhuk – Официален уебсайт на Levenhuk в България
• Levenhuk’s official website in USA
• Levenhuk Limited Warranty – Levenhuk’s official website in USA
• Doživotní záruka společnosti Levenhuk – Oficiální webové stránky Levenhuk pro Českou republiku
• Levenhuk Lebenslange Garantie – Die offizielle Website von Levenhuk in Deutschland
• Garantía internacional de por vida Levenhuk – Web oficial de Levenhuk en España
• Levenhuk Lifetime Warranty – Levenhuk’s official website in USA
• A Levenhuk élettartamra szóló szavatossága – A Levenhuk hivatalos magyarországi weboldala
• Gwarancja bezterminowa Levenhuk – Oficjalna witryna internetowa Levenhuk w Polsce
• Поддержка - Гарантийное обслуживание Левенгук - Levenhuk Russia

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