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The  instrument does not contain  any user-serviceable  components. In the unlikely  event of a  fault, the
instrument should be returned to your local Elcometer supplier or directly to Elcometer. Contact details can
be found on the outside cover of these instructions, or on the Elcometer website, www.elcometer.com

5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

5.1 APPROXIMATE DETECTION RANGE

5.2 PHYSICAL

Weight:

850 g (1.87 lb)

Power supply:

4 x 1.5 V LR6 (AA) internal dry cell batteries or rechargeable

a

 NiMH equivalents

Object type

Search head

Detection range

Staple, length 38 mm (1.5") 100 mm (4")

130 mm 5.0"

200 mm (8")

200 mm 7.9"

Nail, length 25 mm (1.0")

100 mm (4")

90 mm 3.5"

200 mm (8")

140 mm 5.5"

Nail, length 125 mm (5.0")

100 mm (4")

130 mm 5.0"

200 mm (8")

200 mm 7.9"

a. Rechargeable batteries must always be charged outside of the control unit.

Summary of Contents for Protovale 600

Page 1: ...English Elcometer Protovale 600 Timber Metal Detector Operating Instructions...

Page 2: ...d within a radio frequency electromagnetic field strength greater than 3V m and Protovale are registered trademarks of Elcometer Instruments Ltd All other trademarks acknowledged Elcometer Instruments...

Page 3: ...1 CONTENTS Section Page 1 About your metal detector 2 2 Using the instrument 5 3 Trouble shooting 6 4 Maintenance 6 5 Technical specifications 7 6 Spare parts and accessories 8 7 Related equipment 8...

Page 4: ...meter com 1 ABOUT YOUR METAL DETECTOR The Elcometer Protovale 600 Metal Detector is a small versatile instrument which has been designed to find metal objects in wood of all types 1 1 Features Fast an...

Page 5: ...etector uses dry cell batteries only Sealed alkaline batteries are recommended however rechargeable equivalents may also be used 4 x LR6 AA alkaline batteries are supplied in the kit To fit or replace...

Page 6: ...the front panel of the control unit taking care not to cross the threads 1 5 SWITCHING ON Switch the machine on by turning the control marked audio clockwise from the OFF position until it just clicks...

Page 7: ...ntrol can and should then be turned back as required 2 USING THE INSTRUMENT Before you start adjust the sensitivity see above 1 Hold the search head as close as possible to the wood 2 Move the search...

Page 8: ...nical connection 4 MAINTENANCE The Elcometer Protovale 600 Metal Detector is designed to give many years reliable service under normal operating and storage conditions No special maintenance is necess...

Page 9: ...meter com 5 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS 5 1 APPROXIMATE DETECTION RANGE 5 2 PHYSICAL Weight 850 g 1 87 lb Power supply 4 x 1 5 V LR6 AA internal dry cell batteries or rechargeablea NiMH equivalents Objec...

Page 10: ...ctor may also benefit from the following Elcometer products Elcometer P610 Timber Metal Detector Elcometer P150 Rebar and Wall Tie Locator Elcometer P130 Wall Tie and Stud Locator Elcometer Rebar Loca...

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