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6.3 Accuracy
The reading of cover will only be accurate if all the following conditions are satisfied:
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The instrument has been zeroed.
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The search head is over the centre-line of the bar.
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The search head is parallel to the bar.
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The search head is not over, or near, any other bars which might affect the reading
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If the reinforcement bar is too deep to measure successfully (over-range), the depth of cover will be
displayed as infinite (Figure 13).
Figure 13. Depth of cover over-range (infinite)
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If reinforcement bars are too close together to measure with the standard search head, try using the narrow
pitch search head. See “Accessories” on page 33 for ordering details.
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