Bosch Pdo 6 Owners Manual

							Robert Bosch GmbH
Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
www.bosch-pt.com
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enSafety Notes
Read and observe all instructions. SAVE 
THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REF-
ERENCE.
f Have the measuring tool repaired only through 
qualified specialists using original spare parts. 
This ensures that the safety of the measuring tool is 
maintained.
f Do not operate the measur ing tool in explosive en-
vironments, such as in th e presence of flammable 
liquids, gases or dusts.  Sparks can be created in the 
measuring tool which may ig nite the dust or fumes.
f For technological reasons, the measuring tool can-
not ensure 100 % certainty.  To rule out hazards, 
safeguard yourself each time before drilling, saw-
ing or routing in walls, c eilings or floors by means 
of other information sources, such as building 
plans, pictures from the construction phase, etc. 
Environmental influences, such as humidity or 
closeness to electri cal devices, can influence the ac-
curacy of the measuring tool. Surface quality and 
condition of the walls (e . g., moisture, metallic 
building materials, conduc tive wallpaper, insulation 
materials, tiles) as well  as the amount, type, size 
and position of the objects can lead to faulty meas-
uring results.
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Functional Description
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, ceilings and 
floors.
Product Features
The numbering of the produc t features shown refers to 
the illustration of the meas uring tool on the graphic 
page.
1 Illuminated ring
2 Marking hole
3 Display
4 On/Off button
5 Sensor area
6 Battery lid
7 Latch of battery lid
Display Elements a Battery low indicator
b “Live” wire indicator
c Measuring indicator
d “AutoCal”  calibration indicator
The accessories illustrated or de scribed are not included as 
standard delivery.
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Technical Data
Digital DetectorPDO 6
Article number
3 603 K10 100
Maximum scanning depth *:
–Ferrous metals
– Non-ferrous metals (copper  pipe)
– Copper conductors (live) **
60 mm
50 mm
30 mm
Automatic switch-off after approx.
10 min
Operating temperature
–10°C...+50°C
Storage temperature
–20°C...+70°C
Battery
Battery
1x9V6LR61 1 x 9 V 6F22
Operating lifetime (alkali-manga-
nese batteries) approx.
6h
Weight according to 
EPTA-Procedure 01/2003
0.2 kg
* depends on material and size of objects as well as material 
and condition of structure
** less scanning depth for wires/conductors that are not “live”
f In terms of accuracy , the measuring result can be inferior 
in case of unfavourable surfac e quality of the base mate-
rial.
Please observe the article numbe r on the type plate of your 
measuring tool. The trade names  of the individual measuring 
tools may vary.
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Assembly
Inserting/Replacing the Battery
Using alkali-manganese or rechargeable batteries is 
recommended for operation of the measuring tool.
To open the battery lid 6, press the latch  7 in the direc-
tion of the arrow and fold the battery lid downward. 
Insert the battery provided. Pay attention that the 
polarity is correct.
When the battery low indicator  a lights up on the dis-
play, measuring is still  possible for approx. 1 hour 
when using alkali-manganese batteries (lower battery 
service life for rechargeabl e batteries). When the bat-
tery low indicator  a flashes, measuring is possible for 
approx. 10 minutes. When the battery low indicator  a 
and the illuminated ring  1 (red) flash, measuring is no 
longer possible and the battery/rechargeable battery 
must be replaced.
f Remove the battery/rechargeable battery from 
the measuring tool when not using it for longer 
periods.  When storing for longer periods, the bat-
teries/rechargeable batteries can corrode or dis-
charge themselves.
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Operation
Initial Operation
f Protect the measuring tool  against moisture and 
direct sun light.
Switching On and Off
f Before switching the measuring tool on, make sure 
that the sensor area 5 is not moist.  If required, dry 
the measuring tool using a soft cloth.
f Do not subject the measuring tool to extreme tem-
peratures or variations in temperature.  As an ex-
ample, do not leave it in vehicles for longer periods. 
In case of large variations in temperature, allow the 
measuring tool to adjust  to the ambient tempera-
ture before putting it into operation.
f Avoid heavy impact to or falling down of the meas-
uring tool.
To  switch on  the measuring tool, press the On/Off but-
ton  4.
After a brief self-check, the  measuring tool is ready for 
operation. The operational re adiness is indicated by a 
check mark behind the  “AutoCal” calibration indicator 
d .
To  switch  the measuring tool  off, press the On/Off but-
ton  4.
When no measurements ar e carried out for approx. 
10 minutes, the measuring tool switches off automati-
cally in order to extend the  service life of the batteries.
f Before drilling, sawing or routing into a wall, pro-
tect yourself against hazards by using other infor-
mation sources.  As the measuring results can be in-
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fluenced through ambient conditions or the wall 
material, there may be a hazard even though the in-
dicator does not indicate an object in the sensor 
range (illuminated ring  1 lit green).
Operating Modes
The measuring tool detects objects below the sensor 
area 5.
Detecting Metal Objects
After switching on, the illuminated ring  1 lights up green.
Place the measuring tool on the surface 
to be scanned and move it sidewards. 
When the illuminated ring  1 continues to 
light up green and no signal tone sounds, 
then no metal object is detectable in the 
structual material below. When the meas-
uring tool comes close to a metal object, 
the amplitude in the measuring indicator 
c  increases. When the measuring tool is above a metal 
object, the ring  1 turns red and a signal tone sounds.
When moving over a surface  the first time, the position 
of the metal object is in dicated only approximately. 
When moving the measuring tool over the metal object 
several times, the object is  detected more and more 
precisely. After moving over  the surface above the met-
al object several times (without lifting off the measur-
ing tool from the surface), the  position of the metal ob-
ject can be indicated accurately: When the illuminated 
ring  1 lights up red and the signal tone sounds, then 
the metal object is below the centre of the sensor (be-
low the marking hole  2).
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Scanning for “Live” Wires
The measuring tool indicate s “live” wires/conductors 
that carry voltages between  110 V and 400 V, and a fre-
quency corresponding with  the common standard (AC 
with 50 to 60 Hz). Other wires/conductors (carrying 
DC, higher/lower frequency  or voltage) as well as 
“dead” wires/conductors cann ot be found reliably, but 
are possibly indicated as metal objects.
The scan for “live” wires/co nductors takes place auto-
matically for each measurem ent. When a “live” wire/ 
connductor is dete cted, the indicator  b appears in the 
display. Move the measuring tool over the surface re-
peatedly in order to localise the “live” wire. After mov-
ing the measuring tool over the surface several times, 
the position of the “live” wire/conductor can be indi-
cated quite precisely. If the  measuring tool is very close 
to the wire/conductor, then the illuminated ring  1 
lights up red and the signal  tone sounds with rapid 
tone sequence.
“Live” wires/conductors can  be detected easier when 
power consumers (e. g., lamps, appliances) are con-
nected to the wire/conductor being sought and 
switched on. Wires/conduc tors with 110 V, 230 V and 
400 V (three-phase current) are detected with about 
the same scan capacity.
Under certain conditions (such as when behind metal 
surfaces or behind surfaces with high water content), 
“live” wires/conductors cannot be detected with certain-
ty. When measuring indicator  c is indicated over a larger 
range, then the material is  screening-off electrically and 
the scan for “live” wires/c onductors is not reliable.
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Working Advice
fMeasuring values can be  impaired through certain 
ambient conditions. These include, e. g., the prox-
imity of other equipment  that produce strong mag-
netic or electromagnetic  fields, moisture, metallic 
building materials, foil-lam inated insulation mate-
rials or conductive wallpaper or tiles.  Therefore, 
please also observe other information sources (e. g. 
construction plans) before drilling, sawing or rout-
ing into walls, ceilings or floors.
Marking Objects
Detected objects can be ma rked as required. Where 
the amplitude of measuring indication c  is at its maxi-
mum, the centre of the object  is located below marking 
hole  2. The limits of an object  are indicated by the col-
our change of the illuminated ring 1 from green to red. 
Using a pen, mark the sought after location through the 
marking hole  2.
“AutoCal” Calibration Indicator
When the check mark behind the  “AutoCal” calibration 
indicator  d flashes for longer period s or if it is not dis-
played anymore, r eliable scanning is no longer possi-
ble. In this case, send in  the measuring tool to an 
authorised Bosch after-sales service agent.
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