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62. PS 38 Operating instructions lt Td Printed 08 07 2013 Doc Nr PUB 5070415 000 01 Printed 08 07 2013 Doc Nr PUB 5070415 000 01 ORIGINAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS PS 38 multidetector It is essential that the operating instructions are read before the tool is operated for the first time Always keep these operating instructions to gether with the tool Ensure that the operating instructions are with the tool when it is given to other persons Contents Page 1 General information 1 2 Description 2 3 Technical data 3 4 Safety instructions 4 5 Before use 5 6 Operation 6 7 Care and maintenance 9 8 Troubleshooting 9 9 Disposal 10 10 Manufacturer s warranty 10 El These numbers refer to the corresponding illustra tions The illustrations can be found on the fold out cover pages Keep these pages open while studying the oper ating instructions In these operating instructions the designation the tool always refers to the PS 38 Multidetector Parts and operating controls Display Control panel 3 Battery compartment 4 Marking notches 5 Status LED red green 6 Sensor area 7 Wheel 8 Wrist strap attachment point 9 On off button 00 Measure button 11 Menu but
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66. PS 38 Maximum detection range for locating objects 12 cm Location accuracy to the middle of the object a 7 5 mm Depth measurement accuracy b 1 10mm Minimum distance between two objects c 4cm Operating temperature range 10 50 C Storage temperature range 20 70 C Batteries 4x 1 5 V LRO6 AA Batteries 4 x 1 2 V HRO6 KRO6 AA Battery life alkaline batteries 5h Battery life with 2500 mAh batteries 7h Protection class IP 54 protection against dust and water spray Weight in accordance with EPTA procedure 01 2003 0 7 kg Dimensions L x W x H 195 mm x 90 mm x 75 mm 4 Safety instructions In addition to the information relevant to safety given in each of the sections of these operating instructions the following points must be strictly observed at all times 4 1 Basic information concerning safety a b 9 e Keep children away from the tool Check the display after switching the tool on The display should show the Hilti logo and the name of the tool The display then shows the current settings or the settings previously saved Operation of the tool in the proximity of persons with a cardiac pacemaker is not permissible Operation of the tool in the proximity of pregnant women is not permissible Rapidly changing detection conditions may lead to inaccurate readings Do not use the tool in the proximity of medical instruments and appliances Do not drill
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86. place a sheet of thin cardboard between the wheels and the wall Too fast is shown in the dis The tool was moved too quickly Press the Measure button Move play the tool slowly over the wall Fault Out of temperature range is shown in the display Out of temperature range is shown in the display Possible cause Temperature above permissible range Temperature below permissible range Remedy Wait until within the permissible tem perature range Wait until within the permissible tem perature range The display shows Tool tem perature changed too quickly Strong radio signal detected is shown in the display ally gt The temperature inside the tool has Interference caused by radio signal The tool switches itself off automatic Switch the tool on again If possible eliminate the radio signal e g WLAN UMTS aircraft radar transmitter mast or microwave device and switch the tool back on 9 Disposal EO Most of the materials from which Hilti tools or appliances are manufactured can be recycled The materials must be correctly separated before they can be recycled In many countries Hilti has already made arrangements for taking back old tools or appliances for recycling Ask Hilti Customer Service or your Hilti representative for further information For EC countries only Do not dispose of electrical appliances together with household
87. pressed can be set in the Cut off time menu The default setting is 5 min 5 5 5 Default mode The mode to be used as standard after the tool is switched on can be set in the Default mode menu Universal mode is the default setting 5 5 6 Language The language used in the display and in the menus can be changed in the Language menu English is the default setting 5 6 Extended settings menu To access the Extended settings menu press the Menu button and the On off button simultaneously while the tool is switched off To leave the menu press the Measure button NOTE The submenus can be used to display information about the tool or to restore the default settings 6 Operation 6 1 Using the tool The tool scans in direction A to the depth indicated in the display Scanning takes place only while the tool is being moved in direction B and so long as the tool is moved a distance of at least 10 cm Always move the tool in a straight line over the area to be scanned ap plying light and even pressure so that the wheels remain securely in contact with the surface Objects that differ from the material being scanned will be detected The display shows the position of the object its approximate depth and when possible the object category Optimum results will be achieved when the scan has a length of at least 40 cm and the tool is moved slowly over
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89. Distance measurement mode can be used to measure the distance between objects In the illustration shown three equally spaced metal objects have been detected see section 6 3 1 Example showing rebars The distance scanned from the starting point of the scan is shown in the display below the approximate depth of the object e g 20 1 cm as shown in the example The three objects detected which are each a distance of 10 cm apart are shown as small rectangles above the scanning mode 5 5 Settings menu To enter the Settings menu press the Menu button To leave the Settings menu press the Menu button again The settings selected up to this point will be saved and the tool then returns to the standard display screen 5 5 1 Navigating in the menu 1 Toaccess the menu items press the Down button The selected menu item is highlighted in gray 2 Press the Left or Right button to change the selected menu item 5 5 2 Brightness The brightness of the display can be adjusted in the Brightness menu The default setting is Max max imum brightness 5 5 3 Signal tones In the Signal tones menu you can choose whether or not an audible signal is emitted when an object is detected In the default setting the signal tone is active 5 5 4 Cut off time The time interval before the tool switches itself off auto matically when no scan is made or when no button is
90. a Switch to Hollow brick mode Most of the cavities will 0 0cm then no longer be shown in the display EA If too many objects are still shown several scans must be made at different heights and the position of the objects detected marked on the wall Offset marks tend to indicate cavities while marks in a line tend to indicate an object 2 The scan has been made longitudinally i e along the length of an object In this case move the tool up or down and repeat the scan see fig 6 on the cover pages 7 Care and maintenance 7 1 Cleaning and drying CAUTION 1 Useonly a clean soft cloth for cleaning If necessary Always remove the batteries before shipping the tool moisten the cloth slightly with pure alcohol or a little water 7 4 Hilti Calibration Service NOTE Do not use any other liquids as these may We recommend that the tool is checked by the Hilti Cal damage the plastic components ibration Service at regular intervals in order to verify its 2 The temperature limits for storage of your equipment reliability in accordance with standards and legal require must be observed especially in winter summer ments Use can be made of the Hilti Calibration Service at any 7 2 Storage time but checking at least once a year is recommended Put the tool into storage only when dry Please observe The Calibration Service provides confirmation that the the applicable temperature limits when storing the tool tool is i
91. in your operating instructions and always refer to it when making an enquiry to your Hilti representative or service department Read the Return waste operating material for instructions recycling Type before use Generation 01 Serial no 2 Description 2 1 Use of the product as directed The PS 38 Multidetector is designed to detect objects such as ferrous metals rebars non ferrous metals copper and aluminium wood beams plastic pipes electric cables in dry materials Further information and examples of applications can be found at www hilti com detection The tool and its ancillary equipment may present hazards when used incorrectly by untrained personnel or when used not as directed Observe the information printed in the operating instructions concerning operation care and maintenance Take the influences of the surrounding area into account Do not use the tool or appliance where there is a risk of fire or explosion Modification of the tool is not permissible 2 2 Displaying object categories Symbol Ferrous metal Symbol Non ferrous metal Symbol Plastic wood Symbol Live electric cable Symbol Unknown object 2 3 Detectable objects Steel reinforcing bars Metal pipes e g steel copper aluminium Plastic pipes e g plastic pipes containing water e g floor or wall heating etc Cavities Wood beams Electric cables irrespective of whether the ca
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93. the surface to be scanned Due to the operating principle employed the upper edges of objects that lie transversely to the scanning direction will be reliably detected Accordingly always scan the area crosswise i e in two scans perpendicular to each other in order to avoid errors due to scanning along the length of an object NOTE When several objects are positioned one above the other in the material being scanned the object closest to the surface will be shown in the display The image of the object shown in the display may differ from the actual characteristics of the object concerned In particular very thin objects will be shown thicker than they actually are Large cylindrical objects e g plastic objects or water pipes shown in the display may appear narrower than they actually are 6 2 Scanning 1 Switch the tool on The display shows the standard screen Select the scanning mode that suits the material to be scanned 2 Place the tool on the surface to be scanned and move it in the required direction 666 section 6 1 Using the tool The result of the scan will be shown in the display after the tool has been moved a distance of at least 10 cm 3 In order to obtain correct results move the tool slowly over the area to be scanned NOTE If the tool is lifted away from the surface while making the scan the most recent reading is shown in the display The word Hold appears in the sensor area of the d
94. tool is used on thin concrete walls 5 3 3 Floor heating The Floor heating scanning mode is particularly suitable for detecting metal metal composite and water filled plastic pipes or electric cables under a layer of screed The maximum scanning depth is 8 cm NOTE Empty plastic pipes will not be found 5 3 4 Drywall The Drywall scanning mode can be used to find wood beams metal framing parts pipes containing water and electric cables in drywall partitions The maximum scan ning depth is 8 cm NOTE Empty plastic pipes will not be found 5 3 5 Hollow brick Hollow brick mode is suitable for use on masonry containing a large number of cavities In this mode metal objects water filled plastic pipes and live electric cables will be detected The maximum scanning depth is 8 cm NOTE Empty plastic pipes and electric cables carrying no elec tric power will not be detected 5 4 Changing the display mode 8 007 ME 20 1cm y 18 191 20 21 22 23 TT E T aA T m TT 10lem Solem 30cm ZA0 4 Concrete gt The display mode can be changed in all scanning modes This function changes only the display mode not the scanning mode To change from the standard display to distance meas urement mode press the Left or Right button for more than 2 seconds The display mode can be changed again by pressing one of these buttons NOTE
95. waste In observance of the European Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment and its imple mentation in accordance with national law electrical appliances that have reached the end of their life must be collected separately and returned to an environmentally compatible recycling facility 10 Manufacturer s warranty Hilti warrants that the tool supplied is free of defects in material and workmanship This warranty is valid so long as the tool is operated and handled correctly cleaned and serviced properly and in accordance with the Hilti Operating Instructions and the technical system is main tained This means that only original Hilti consumables components and spare parts may be used in the tool This warranty provides the free of charge repair or re placement of defective parts only over the entire lifespan of the tool Parts requiring repair or replacement as a result of normal wear and tear are not covered by this warranty Additional claims are excluded unless stringent na tional rules prohibit such exclusion In particular Hilti is not obligated for direct indirect incidental or con sequential damages losses or expenses in connec tion with or by reason of the use of or inability to use the tool for any purpose Implied warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are specifically excluded For repair or replacement send the tool or related parts immediately upon discovery o
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98. ame time Use only batteries of the same capacity and from the same manufacturer Do not allow the batteries to overheat and do not expose them to fire The batteries may explode or release toxic substances Do not charge the batteries Do not solder the batteries into the tool g Donotdischarge the batteries by short circuiting This may cause them to overheat and present a risk of personal injury burns h Do not attempt to open the batteries and do not subject them to excessive mechanical stress 4 5 Transport Always remove the batteries before shipping the tool 5 1 Inserting the batteries CAUTION Do not use damaged batteries CAUTION Always replace the complete set of batteries CAUTION Do not mix old and new batteries Do not mix batteries of different makes or types 1 Release the catch on the underside of the tool and open the battery compartment cover 2 Insert the batteries in the tool Close the cover and check that it engages in the closed position NOTE Take care to observe correct polarity see symbols in battery compartment The battery status indicator in the display on the tool shows the charge status of the batteries 3 Check to ensure that the battery compartment cover is closed correctly 5 2 Switching the tool on off 1 Switch the tool on by pressing the on off button The status LED lights green and the display shows the start up screen 2 When the tool is already switched on
99. area The depth is approximately 4 cm The tool emits a signal tone ty 4omrlo wm EP 6 3 4 Live electric cables NOTE Depending on the size and depth of the object it is not always possible to determine without doubt whether it is live i e carrying electricity NOTE When scanning do not lay your hands on the surface of the material 4 Ocm PS 38 0cm 24 7 26 64 2 84 4 Universal gt A live metallic object e g an electric cable is within the sensor area The depth is approximately 1 5 cm The tool emits a warning signal tone for live cables as soon as the electric cable is detected by the sensor 6 3 5 Objects with a large surface area A metal object with a large surface area e g a metal plate is within the sensor area The depth is approximately 2 cm The tool emits a signal tone lt Universal gt 6 3 3 Plastic or wooden objects Anon metallic object is within the sensor area The object is made of plastic or wood or is a cavity and lies close to the surface The tool emits a signal tone 0 5cm TZ 0cm iS mi 2 0cm a Ocm TERA 0cm 4 Universal gt 6 3 6 Unclear signals If a large number of objects are indicated in the standard display area there can be two reasons for this 1 The wall probably contains a large number of cavities hollow brick
100. at positions where the tool has located an object The warnings shown in the display must always be observed Due to the scanning principle employed the res ults of the scan may be negatively affected by cer tain ambient conditions These include e g prox imity to appliances that generate powerful mag netic or electromagnetic fields dampness con struction materials containing metal aluminium foil backed insulation multiple layers materials with cavities or electrically conductive wall cov erings or tiles Accordingly other sources of in formation e g plans of the building should also be consulted before beginning drilling sawing or grinding in the area scanned Take the influences of the surrounding area into account Do not use the tool where there is a risk of fire or explosion Make sure that the display area can be easily read e g do not touch the display area with the fingers keep the display area clean Do not use the tool if it is defective Always keep the detection area clean Always check how the tool is set before using it Operation of the tool in the proximity of military installations airports or astronomical facilities is not permissible unless prior permission has been obtained 4 2 Proper organization of the workplace a Avoid unfavorable body positions when working from ladders Make sure you work from a safe stance and stay in balance at all times When the tool is brought into a warm
101. bles are live or not Three phase electric cables e g for electric cookers Low voltage cables e g for doorbells or telephones 2 4 Materials suitable for scanning Concrete steel reinforced concrete Masonry brick cellular concrete expanded concrete pumice concrete sand lime block Materials beneath surfaces such as plaster tiles wallpaper parquet carpet Wood plasterboard gypsum board 2 5 Scanning limitations Due to the scanning principle employed certain unfavorable circumstances may negatively affect the result Multiple layers on walls or floors Empty plastic pipes in hollow brick wood beams in cavities and in drywall partitions Objects that run through the wall at an angle Metal surfaces and damp areas under certain circumstances these may be detected as objects in the material being scanned Cavities in the material being scanned these may be detected as objects Proximity to appliances that emit powerful magnetic or electromagnetic fields e g mobile or cordless phone base stations and generators 2 6 Items supplied The tool Hand strap Batteries Operating instructions Manufacturer s certificate Soft pouch Set of marking pens Hilti toolbox ee i eke 3 Technical 0212 Right of technical changes reserved NOTE Depends on scanning mode the size and type of the object and on the condition and type of material to be scanned see fig 5 on the cover pages
102. environment from very cold conditions or vice versa allow it to become acclimatized before use Only use the tool within the defined limits Observe the accident prevention regulations ap plicable in your country 4 3 General safety instructions Check the condition of the tool before use If the tool is found to be damaged have it repaired at a Hilti Service Center Keep the tool clean and dry at all times Do not apply stickers or adhesive plates at the sensor area on the underside of the tool Metal plates in particular will affect scanning results Take care to ensure that the service cover on the tool is always securely closed The service cover may be opened only at a Hilti Service Center You must check the accuracy of the tool after it has been dropped or subjected to other mechan ical stresses Although the tool is designed for the tough con ditions of jobsite use as with other measuring instruments it should be treated with care Although the tool is protected against the entry of moisture it should be wiped dry before being put away in its transport container Check the accuracy of the tool before using it for detection or measurement 4 4 Electrical safety a b Keep the batteries out of reach of children Remove the batteries from the tool if it is to remain un used for some time The batteries will self discharge and may begin to corrode if stored for a long period Always replace all batteries at the s
103. f the defect to the address of the local Hilti marketing organization provided This constitutes Hilti s entire obligation with regard to comments and oral or written agreements concerning warranty and supersedes all prior or contemporaneous warranties 11 PS 38 1 12 2 13 3 14 4 15 5 16 6 17 7 20 8 20 9 21 10 21 PS 38 5
104. isplay The scan restarts when the tool is brought back into contact with surface and moved again or the Measure button is pressed NOTE The approximate depth and the object mater ial category shown in the display refer to the object shown in black in the sensor area of the screen The status LED lights red when an object is within the sensor area and lights green when no object is detected When the status LED blinks red a live cable is very probably within the sensor area If an object is present below the sensor it is shown in the sensor area of the display Depending on the size and depth of the object detected the ob ject category may also be shown The approximate depth to the upper edge of the object detected is shown in the status line or can be read from the scale at the side of the display 6 2 1 Locating objects 1 A single scan of the area is sufficient for initial location of an object 2 If no object is found repeat the scan at right angles to the direction of the original scan see section 6 1 Using the tool 3 lf you wish to locate an object exactly and mark its position simply move the tool in the reverse direction back across the area already scanned 4 Ifan object appears in the display immediately below the center line as shown in illustration A the position of the object can be marked on the surface at the upper marking notch NOTE However this mark will be accurate only when the ob
105. ject runs exactly perpendicular to the direction of scan as the sensor area lies slightly below the marking notch 5 To mark the position more exactly move the tool to the left or right until the object detected is shown at the edge of the display 6 Mark the position of the detected object by making a mark beside the right or left marking notch see illustration B NOTE The object detected lies at the point of inter section of the upper and side marking notches 6 3 Examples of scan results NOTE In the following examples the signal tone is switched on 6 3 1 Steel reinforcing bars A steel object e g a steel rebar is present in the sensor area To the left and right of this are other objects which are outside the sensor area The depth is approximately 8 cm The tool emits a signal tone A somi o ea Ps ss Concrete NOTE Best scanning results will be obtained when the tool is moved at right angles to the longitudinal rebars as described above Mark the positions of the rebars found and then shift the tool to the adjoining area above or below and repeat the scan in order to verify the position of the rebars and the direction in which they run To locate the transverse rebars pivot the tool through 90 and scan between the already detected longitudinal rebars in order to avoid scanning along a longitudinal rebar 6 3 2 Copper pipes A non ferrous metal object e g a copper pipe is within the sensor
106. n conformance on the day it is tested with the Check the accuracy of the equipment before it is used specifications given in the operating instructions after a long period of storage After checking a calibration sticker applied to the tool and Remove the batteries from the tool before storing it fora a calibration certificate provide written verification that the long period Leaking batteries may damage the tool tool is operating in accordance with the manufacturer s specification 7 3 Transport Calibration certificates are always required by companies 53 certified according to ISO 900x Use the Hilti toolbox or equivalent packaging when trans Your local Hilti Center or representative will be pleased porting the tool to provide further information 8 Troubleshooting Fault Possible cause Remedy The tool can t be switched on The batteries are exhausted Replace the batteries Incorrect battery polarity Insert the batteries correctly and close the battery compartment cover The tool is switched on but System error Remove and reinsert the batteries doesn t react The tool is too cold or too hot The tool is too cold or too hot Wait until it is within the permissible temperature range Slipping wheel is shown in the A wheel lost contact with the wall Press the Measure button Take display care to ensure that the wheels remain in contact with the surface when moving the tool On uneven surfaces
107. press the on off button The tool switches off NOTE If the warning Change batteries is shown in the display the settings will be saved and the tool then switches itself off automatically NOTE If no scan is made or no button is pressed the tool will switch itself off automatically after 5 minutes The switch off time can be set in menu mode see section 5 5 4 Switch off time 5 3 Changing the scanning mode The Left and Right buttons can be used to scroll through the various scanning modes By changing the scanning mode the tool can be adjusted to achieve op timum results on various materials and where necessary detection of undesired objects can be suppressed e g cavities in bricks The currently active setting is shown in the lower area of the display 5 3 1 Universal mode default setting The scanning mode for most applications in solid ma sonry or concrete is Universal mode In this mode metal or plastic objects and electric cables are detected Cavities in brick or empty plastic pipes with a diameter of less than 2 cm will probably not be detected The maximum scanning depth is 8 cm 5 3 2 Concrete The Concrete scanning mode is particularly suitable for use on concrete In this mode steel reinforcing bars plastic or metal pipes and electric cables are detected The maximum scanning depth is 12 cm Universal mode should be selected in order to avoid scanning errors when the
108. ton 2 Left button 3 Down button 04 Right button 5 Service cover 6 Type identification plate Display Signal tone indicator Battery status indicator Sensor area indicator 4 Already scanned area 5 Scale showing approximate depth of the object 6 Unscanned area 7 Position of outside edge for marking a detected object at one of the lateral marking notches Scanning mode indicator 9 Gray detected object is outside the sensor area 0 Black detected object is inside the sensor area 00 The middle line corresponds with the upper mark ing notch 02 Approximate depth of the object 13 Object category or live cable indicator 1 General information 1 1 Safety notices and their meaning DANGER Draws attention to imminent danger that will lead to serious bodily injury or fatality WARNING Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to serious personal injury or fatality CAUTION Draws attention to a potentially dangerous situation that could lead to slight personal injury or damage to the equipment or other property NOTE Draws attention to an instruction or other useful informa tion 1 2 Explanation of the pictograms and other information Warning signs General warning en Symbols Location of identification data on the tool The type designation and serial number can be found on the type identification plate on the tool Make a note of this data
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