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1-1/2 in.

Stud Sensor:

• Up to 1-1/2 in. deep stud detection.

Sonic Tape:

 

•  Instant measurement.
•  Dynamic measurement capability.
•  Select measurement unit - ft. in./m
•  Computation of area and volume.
•  Addition of distances.

The Ryobi Electronic 

MeasureTech Plus™

 is 

intended for fast convenient distance measurement 
and for locating wood and metal studs behind walls, 
floors and ceilings.  
For damage caused by usage other than intended, 
the user is responsible.

•  Press “Read” or side yellow “On/Off” button on  

  the unit, if LCD screen lights up the power is on.

•  Position the unit against the wall.

•  Press  and  hold  the  “ON/OFF”  button  on  side  of 

unit. Hold the unit in still position until calibration is 
complete (approximately 3 seconds). A single beep 
will  be  generated  and  “ON”  will  be  shown  on  the 
LCD after calibration is completed.

• Slowly  slide  the  unit  horizontally  across  the  wall, 

right or left. As you begin to approach the stud, the 
bars on the LCD will light up.

• When  the  word  “EDGE”  flashes  and  a  continuous 

beep is heard, mark location as the first edge.

• Continue  scanning  beyond  the  marked  spot  until 

the word “EDGE” disappears on screen. Slide unit in 
reverse direction to locate the other stud edge.

• Mark this second spot. The middle of the 2 spots is 

the stud center.

 

NOTE:

 Because of the powerful scanning capability 

of  this  tool,  be  sure  to  mark  the  two  edges  of  the 
stud. The two marks may indicate wider than actual 
stud width, but center of stud will be between the 
two marks.

TURNING ON THE UNIT

CALIBRATION AND SCANNING IN 

MeasureTech Plus™

    

Situations 

Possible Causes

 

Solutions

1). Take the first reading.
2). Press the “ + “ button.
3). Take the second reading.
4). Press the “ + “ to get the result of length 

 

  addition
5). Repeat step one and two for further additions.
6). The result of the addition is shown at the upper 
  row of the LCD.
7). The 1-digit counter records the number of 

 

  readings added. It’s maximum value is 9 and 
  larger number will be displayed as “-”.

• Slide the door off the back of the unit. Attach 

a 9V battery to the connector. Place battery in 
compartment and reinstall door.

• Alkaline Battery life is approximately 20 hours.
•  The battery should be replaced when battery   

indicator reads low charge. 

No indications.

LCD display 

“CAL FAILS”

 

 

Indications in too

many places.

Inaccurate 

readings of 

distance

LCD displays

 “Err”

•  No studs in that area.

•  You accidently calibrated over a stud.

 

•  Calibration on wall of high density such 

as a wet painted wall, concrete, etc.

•  Unit not flat against wall.

•  Unit was  rocked or lifted during 

calibration.

•  Detect other objects besides studs.

•  Electrical wiring and metal/plastic 

pipes may be near or touching back 

surface of wall

•  Battery runs out of power

•  Measured distance is <2’ (0.6m)

 

or 

  > 50’ (15m)

•  Another ultrasonic source is nearby.

•  Measured distance is<2’ (0.6m)

 

or 

  > 50’ (15m)

•  The target is not a good ultrasonic 

reflector.  (e.g. thick carpet, irregular 

wall paper, etc.)

•  The unit points to the target obliquely.

•  Computation is out of the specified 

range.

CALCULATION - ADDITION

• Move several inches to the left or right and start again.

• Move several inches to the left or tight and start again.

• On rough surfaces, place a piece of cardboard on the 

wall, so that the unit will slide smoothly when scaning.

• Always hold 

MeasureTech Plus™

 parallel to stud or 

  joist and move across it. 

 

 

• Studs are normally spaced 16 in. (406mm) or 24 in. 

  (610mm) apart and are 1-1/2 in. (38mm) wide, beware 

of anything closer together or of a different width.

• On rough surfaces, place a piece of cardboard on the 

wall, so that the unit will slide smoothly when scaning.

• Replace with new battery

• Make sure measured distance is within range.

•  Remove the ultrasonic source and try again.

• Make sure measured distance is within range.

• Place a piece of cardboard in front of target.

• Make sure computation is within range.

• Hold unit perpendicular to target and start again.

CALCULATION - MULTIPLICATION

INSTALLING THE BATTERY

FEATURES

The 

MeasureTech Plus™

 is designed for use on dry 

interior walls only. Three factors can affect sensing 
depth: Thickness, density and moisture content.
The 

MeasureTech Plus™

 is not designed to 

penetrate materials with inconsistent density such as:
• Ceramic floor tile
• Carpeting and padding
• Wallpaper with metallic fibers
• Freshly painted walls , not completely dry.
• Lath and plaster

WORKING WITH DIFFERENT MATERIALS

Operating Temperature: 32°F to 104°F 

 

Storage Temperature: -4°F to 150°F 

 

Distance Range: from 2 ft. to 50 ft.

Stud Sensor: 

± 1/2” accuracy of center 

location behind drywall up to 1-1/2” thick.

Sonic Tape

: Distance range from 2ft. to 50ft.  

Accuracy: D ± (D x 0.5% + 1 least significant 

digit) where D is the actual physical distance. 

e.g. D = 20 ft., reading = 20 ft. ± 3 in.

Computation range of addition: 9999’11” 

(999m)

SPECIFICATION OF PRODUCT

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Stud Sensor

 - Depending on the proximity of 

electrical wiring or pipes to the wall surface, the 

MeasureTech Plus™

 may detect them in the same 

manner as studs. Caution should always be used 
when nailing, cutting of drilling in walls, floors and 
ceilings that may contain these items. 

  To avoid electrical, plumbing, etc., remember that 

studs or joists are normally spaced 16 in. (406 mm) 
or 24 in. (610 mm) apart and are 1-1/2 in. (38 mm) in 
width. Anything closer together or a different width 
may not be a stud, joist or firebreak. Always turn off 
the power when working near electrical wires. 

This product is a consumable item. Therefore it is 

warranted against defective parts and labor only and 

not misuse or deterioration of the product through 

normal wear and tear for a period of 2 years from date of 

purchase.

WARRANTY

983000-347 

12-03

LCD

READ 
KEY

ON/OFF 
KEY

MULTIPLYING
KEY

SONIC
APERTURE

LASER

APERTURE

ADDITION KEY

MEASUREMENT PROCEDURES

• The unit functions as a distance

   measurer with the top edge as

   the measurement base, and is

  to be held upside down. 

  The LCD will automatically 

  adapt to this orientation

  and show reading accordingly.

• Select the measurement unit.

•  Point  the  bottom  of  the  unit  perpendicular  to  the 

target. The laser will show where the unit is pointing 

and is “ON” only while reading is being taken.

• Caution:  Do  not  stare  directly  at  the  laser  beam. 

Hold the unit above or below eye level.

• Press the “READ” button to take the measurement.
• Hold 

the 

“READ” 

button 

for 

continuous 

measurement.

1). Take the first reading.
2). Press the “ x “ button.
3). Take the second reading.
4). Press the “ x “ to get the result of square  

 

  measurement (sq. ft / sq. m)
5). Take the third readings.
6). Press the “ x “ to get the result of cubic  

 

  measurement (cu. ft / cu. m)

CHANGING MEASUREMENT

Press the “ + “ and the “ x “ buttons simultaneously 
to change measurement unit from ft. to m or vise 
versa.

HINTS

•  Any large obstacle found within ± 5 degrees of  
  the viewing angle of the unit might be regarded  
  as the target.
•  Hard surfaces usually give more accurate  

 

  results.
•  To measure small, irregular or soft objects, place  
  a piece of cardboard on front of the object.
•  The unit cannot measure through glass.

OPERATING NOTES

Sonic Tape

 - The use of this tool other than specified 

may cause hazardous radiation exposure. The 
emission power of the laser beam is less than 5mW 
Class IIIA (US version) . User must follow the below 
warnings to avoid injury:

  When the laser beam is on, do not stare directly at 

it. The laser is used for locating a target only. Please 
do not point the laser into the eyes of others.

  The unit should not be positioned at eye level or 

operated near a reflective surface so as to avoid 
beaming into the eyes of others accidentally.

         WARNING: To avoid risk of eye injury, do not stare directly into beam. Never point the beam into anyone’s 

eyes. Do not permit children to use this device. It is not a toy. To avoid risk of electric shock, 

ALWAYS

 turn power 

off when working near electric wires. Avoid nailing, cutting or drilling in walls where electrical or plumbing may be 

present.

RYOBI TECHNOLOGIES INC.

1428 Pearman Dairy Road, Anderson, SC 29625

www.ryobitools.com

Telephone: 1-800-525-2579

Measurement

Base

Target

CAUTION 

Avoid direct  

ex posure to the beam

. Read  

instructions in manual

ON/OFF 

EMTP006

ELECTRONIC

MeasureTech Plus™

EMTP006

ELECTRONIC

MeasureTech Plus™

NOTE:

 This equipment has been tested and found to 

comply  with  the  limits  for  an  ultrasonic  equipment, 
pursuant  to  Part  18  of  the  FCC  Rules.  These  limits 
are designed to provide reasonable protection against 
harmful  interference  in  a  residential  installation.  This 
equipment  generates,  uses  and  can  radiate  radio 
frequency  energy  and,  if  not  installed  and  used  in 
accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful 
interference to radio communications.
However, there is no guarantee that interference will 
not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment 
does cause harmful interference to radio or television 
reception,  which  can  be  determined  by  turning  the 
equipment  off  and  on,  the  user  is  encouraged  to 
try to correct the interference by one or more of the 
following measures:

• 

Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

• 

Increase the separation between the equipment and 
receiver.

• 

Connect  the  equipment  into  an  outlet  on  a 
circuit  different  from  that  to  which  the  receiver  is 
connected.

• 

Consult  the  dealer  or  an  experienced  radio/TV 
technician for help.

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