Operating Modes - Bosch PMD 10 Originalbetriebsanleitung

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Measuring Procedure
Position the measuring tool on/against the surface being detected, and move it
in direction of axis x and y. When the measuring tool comes closer to an object,
the amplitude in measuring indicator f increases and ring 9 lights up yellow;
when it is moved away from the object, the amplitude decreases. Measuring in-
dicator f indicates the maximal amplitude above the centre of the object; ring 9
lights up red and an audio signal sounds. For small or deeply embedded objects,
ring 9 can continue to light up yellow, while there is no audio signal.
 Wide objects are not indicated by the illuminated ring or the audio signal
throughout their complete width.
To localise the object more precisely, move the measuring tool repeatedly (3x)
back and forth over the object.
Wider objects in the base material are detected through a continuous, high
amplitude of measuring indicator f. Ring 9 lights up yellow. The duration of the
high amplitude corresponds approximately with the object width.
When very small or deeply embedded objects are being sought and measuring
indicator f reacts only slightly, move the measuring tool repeatedly over the
object in horizontal (axis x) and vertical (axis y) direction.
 Before drilling, sawing or routing into a wall, protect yourself against
hazards by using other information sources. As the measuring results can
be influenced through ambient conditions or the wall material, there may be
a hazard even though the indicator does not indicate an object in the sensor
range (no audio signal or beep and the illuminated ring 9 lit green).

Operating Modes

The best measuring results are achieved through selection of the operating
mode. The maximal detection depth for metal objects is achieved in the operat-
ing mode "Metal". The maximal detection depth for non-metal objects is
achieved in the operating mode "Drywall". "Live" conductors are detected in
any operating mode.
Drywall
The operating mode "Drywall" is suitable for detecting wood or metal objects as
well as "live" conductors in drywalls.
Press button 1 to activate the operating mode "Drywall". The indicator h lights
up. As soon as the measuring tool is positioned against the base material to be
detected, ring 9 lights up green and signals operational readiness.
In the operating mode "Drywall" all object types are detected and indicated:
– Non-metal, e.g. a wood beam
– Magnetic, e.g. reinforcing steel
– Non-magnetic, but metal, e.g. copper pipe
– "Live", e.g. a "live" conductor
Notes: In the operating mode "Drywall", other objects, apart from wood and
metal objects and "live" conductors are also detected, such as plastic tubing
filled with water. For such objects, the indication g for non-metal objects is
indicated in display 7.
Nails and screws in the base material may cause a wooden beam to be indicated
as a metal object on the display.
When display 7 indicates a continuously high amplitude of measuring indicator f
and measuring indicator c, restart the measuring procedure again by positioning
the measuring tool at a different location on the base material.
When the illuminated ring 9 does not signal operational readiness when position-
ing the measuring tool on the base material being detected, the measuring tool
cannot properly detect the base material.
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