Product Description And Specifications; Intended Use; Product Features; Technical Data - Skil DT0551 Manual Original

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Product Description and Specifications

Intended Use

The measuring tool is intended for the detection of metals (ferrous and
non-ferrous metals, e.g., rebar) and "live" wires/conductors in walls, ceil-
ings and floors.

Product Features

The numbering of the product features shown refers to the illustration of
the measuring tool on the graphic page.
1 Marking aid
2 Signal LED
3 Display
4 On/Off button
5 Battery lid
6 Latch of battery lid
7 Sensor area
The accessories illustrated or described are not included as standard delivery.
Display Elements
a Battery low indicator
b "Live" wire indicator
c Measuring indicator
d "AutoCal" calibration indicator

Technical Data

Digital Detector
Article number
Maximum scanning depth:
– Ferrous metals
– Non-ferrous metals (copper pipe)
– Copper conductors (live)*
Automatic switch-off after approx.
Operating temperature
* less scanning depth for wires/conductors that are not "live"
Depending on the material and size of the objects as well as the condition and
type of the base material, the measuring result can be inferior in terms of
detection depth and accuracy.
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DT0551
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50 mm
50 mm
30 mm
10 min
0 °C...+40 °C
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