Bosch GMS 120 Professional User manual

Robert Bosch GmbH
Power Tools Division
70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Germany
www.bosch-pt.com
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Tel. Kundenberatung: [phone]
(Festnetzpreis 9 ct/min, höchstens 42 ct/min aus Mobil-
funknetzen)
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Österreich
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Schweiz
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Entsorgung
Messwerkzeuge, Zubehör und Verpackungen sollen einer um-
weltgerechten Wiederverwertung zugeführt werden.
Werfen Sie Messwerkzeuge und Akkus/Batterien nicht in den
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Nur für EU-Länder:
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Safety Notes
Read and observe all instructions. SAVE
THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFER-
ENCE.
fHave the measuring tool repaired only through quali-
fied specialists using original spare parts. This ensures
that the safety of the measuring tool is maintained.
fDonotoperatethemeasuringtoolinexplosiveenviron-
ments, such as in the presence of flammable liquids,
gases or dusts. Sparks can be created in the measuring
tool which may ignite the dust or fumes.
fFor technological reasons, the measuring tool cannot
ensure100 %certainty.Toruleout hazards,safeguard
yourself each time before drilling, sawing or routing in
walls, ceilings or floors by means of other information
sources, such as building plans, pictures from the con-
struction phase, etc. Environmental influences, such as
humidity or closeness to electrical devices, can influence
the accuracy of the measuring tool. Surface quality and
conditionofthe walls (e.g.,moisture, metallicbuildingma-
terials, conductive wallpaper, insulation materials, tiles)
aswellasthe amount,type,sizeandpositionof theobjects
can lead to faulty measuring results.
Product Description and
Specifications
Please unfold the fold-out page withthe representation of the
measuring tool and leave it unfolded while reading the operat-
ing instructions.
Intended Use
The measuring tool is intended for the detection of metals
(ferrousand non-ferrous metals, e.g., rebar), joists and “live”
wires/conductors in walls, ceilings and floors.
Product Features
The numbering of the product features shown refers to the
illustration of the measuring tool on the graphic page.
1Illuminated ring
2Marking hole
3Display
4Operating-mode indication
5On/Off button
6Display-illumination button
7Audio signal button
8Button for detecting “live” conductors/Operating mode
“Power cable”
9Button for metal detection/Operating mode “Metal”
10 Button for detecting wood and metal beams/Operating
mode “Drywall”
11 Contact pads
12 Sensor area
13 Type plate
14 Battery lid
15 Latch of battery lid
16 Fixture for carrying strap
17 Protective pouch
18 Carrying strap
The accessories illustrated or described are not included as stand-
ard delivery.
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Display Elements (see figure A)
aSwitched-off audio signal indicator
bWarning-function indicator
cIndication of the object type “Non-metal object”
dIndication of the object type “Non-magnetic metal”
eIndication of the object type “Magnetic metal”
fIndication of the object type “Live conductor”
gTemperature control indicator
hBattery indicator
iMeasuring indicator
jFine scale
kIndication “CENTER”
Technical Data
Declaration of Conformity
We declare under our sole responsibility that the product
describedunder“Technical Data” is in conformity with the fol-
lowing standards or standardization documents:
EN 61010-1:2010-10, EN 61326-1:2006-05,
EN 301489-3:2002-08, EN 301489-1:2008-04,
EN 300330-1:2010-02, EN 300330-2:2010-02 according
to the provisions of the directives 2011/65/EU,
2004/108/EC, 1999/5/EC.
Robert Bosch GmbH, Power Tools Division
D-70745 Leinfelden-Echterdingen
Leinfelden, 02.03.2012
Assembly
Inserting/Replacing the Battery
Alkali-manganese batteries are recommended for the meas-
uring tool.
To open the battery lid 14, press the latch 15 in the direction
of the arrow and fold up the battery lid. Insert the supplied
battery.Pay attentionthatthe polarityiscorrect, accordingto
the representation on the inside of the battery lid.
The battery indicator halways indicates the current battery
status:
– Battery fully charged
– Battery has 2/3 of its capacity or less
– Battery has 1/3 of its capacity or less
– Please change battery
fIf the measuring tool is not used for a long period of
time, the battery must be removed. The battery can cor-
rode or discharge itself over long periods.
Operation
fProtect the measuring tool against moisture and direct
sun light.
fDo not subject the measuring tool to extreme tempera-
tures or variations in temperature. In case of large var-
iations in temperature, allow the measuring tool to ad-
justto the ambient temperaturebefore switching it on.
In case of extreme temperatures or variations in tempera-
ture, the accuracy of the measuring tool and the display in-
dication can be impaired.
fUse or operation of transmitting systems, such as
WLAN,UMTS,radar,transmittermastsormicrowaves,
in the close proximity can influence the measuring
function.
Initial Operation
Switching On and Off
fBeforeswitching themeasuringtool on,makesurethat
thesensorarea12is not moist. If required, dry the meas-
uring tool using a soft cloth.
fIf the measuring tool was subject to an extreme tem-
perature change, allow it to adjust to the ambient tem-
perature before switching on.
To switch on the measuring tool, press the On/Off button 5.
To switch off the measuring tool, press the On/Off button 5
again.
When no button on the measuring tool is pressed for approx.
5 minutes and when no objects are detected, the measuring
tool automatically switches off to save the battery.
Switching the Display Illumination On/Off
The display illumination can be switched on/off with display-
illumination button 6.
Switching the Audio Signal On/Off
The audio signal can be switched on/off with the audio signal
button 7. When the audio signal is switched off, indication a
appears on the display.
Digital Detector GMS 120
Article number 3 601 K81 0..
Maximum scanning depth*
– Ferrous metals
– Non-ferrous metals (copper)
– Live conductors 110–230 V
(voltage applied)**
– Wood
120 mm
80 mm
50 mm
38 mm
Automatic switch-off after approx. 5min
Operating temperature –10 °C...+50 °C
Storage temperature –20 °C...+70 °C
Battery 1 x 9 V 6LR61
Operating life time, approx. 5h
Weight according to
EPTA-Procedure 01/2003 270 g
Degree of protection IP 54 (dust and splash
water protected)
*depending on operating mode, material and size of the objects, as well
as material and condition of the base material
**less scanning depth for wires/conductors that are not “live”
fIntermsofaccuracy,themeasuringresultcanbeinferiorincase
of unfavourable surface quality of the base material.
Dr. Egbert Schneider
Senior Vice President
Engineering
Helmut Heinzelmann
Head of Product Certification
PT/ETM9
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Method of Operation (see figures A–B)
The measuring tool checks the base material of sensor area
12 in measurement direction Ato the max. detection depth
(see “Technical Data”). Objects are detected that differ from
the material of the wall.
Always move the measuring tool in a straight line over the sur-
face applying slight pressure, without lifting it off or changing
thepressure.Duringmeasurement, thecontactpads 11must
always have contact to the surface.
Measuring Procedure
Position the measuring tool on/against the surface being
detected,and move it indirectionB.Whenthe measuring tool
comes closer to an object, the amplitude in measuring indica-
tor iincreases and ring 1lights up yellow; when it is moved
away from the object, the amplitude decreases. Measuring
indicator iindicates the maximal amplitude above the centre
of the object; ring 1lights up red and an audio signal sounds.
For small or deeply embedded objects, ring 1can continue to
light up yellow, while there is no audio signal.
fWide objects are not indicated by the illuminated ring
or the audio signal throughout their complete width.
To localise the object more precisely, move the measuring
tool repeatedly (3x) back and forth over the object. The fine
scale jis automatically activated in all operating modes. Fine
scale jindicates a full amplitude when the object is below the
centre of the sensor or when the maximum amplitude of
measuring indicator iis reached. In the operating modes
“Drywall” and “Metal”, the indication “CENTER” klights up
additionally.
Wider objects in the base material are detected through a
continuous, high amplitude of measuring indicators iand j.
Ring 1lights up yellow. The duration of the high amplitude
corresponds approximately with the object width.
When very small or deeply embedded objects are being
sought and measuring indicator ireacts only slightly, move
the measuring tool repeatedly over the object in horizontal
and vertical direction. Pay attention to the amplitude of fine
scale j, and when in operating mode “Drywall” and “Metal”,
additionally to the “CENTER ” kindication, which will then al-
low for precise detection.
fBefore drilling, sawing or routing into a wall, protect
yourself against hazards by using other information
sources. As the measuring results can be influenced
throughambientconditionsorthe wall material, there may
be a hazard even though the indicator does not indicate an
objectinthesensorrange(noaudiosignalor beep and and
the illuminated ring 1lit green).
Operating Modes
The best measuring results are achieved through selection of
the operating modes. The maximal detection depth for metal
objects is achieved in the operating mode “Metal”. The max-
imal detection depth for “live” conductors is achieved in the
operating mode “Power cable”. The selected operating
mode can be recognized at any time via the green illuminated
operating-mode indication 4.
Drywall
The operating mode “Drywall” is suitable for detecting wood
or metal objects in drywalls.
Press button 10 to activate the operating mode “Drywall”.
The operating-mode indication 4above button 10 lights up
green.As soon as the measuring tool is positioned against the
base material to be detected, ring 1lights up green and sig-
nals operational readiness.
Inthe operatingmode“Drywall”all object types aredetected
and indicated:
– Non-metal, e.g. a wood beam
– Magnetic, e.g. reinforcing steel
– Non-magnetic, but metal, e.g. copper pipe
– “Live”, e.g. a “live” conductor
Notes:In the operating mode “Drywall”, other objects, apart
from wood and metal objects and “live” conductors are also
detected, such as plastic tubing filled with water. For such
objects, the indication cfor non-metal objects is indicated in
display 3.
Nails and screws in the base material may cause a wooden
beam to be indicated as a metal object on the display.
When display 3indicates a continuously high amplitude of
measuring indicator iand fine scale j, restart the measuring
procedure again by positioning the measuring tool at a differ-
ent location on the base material.
When the illuminated ring 1does not signal operational read-
iness when positioning the measuring tool on the base mate-
rial being detected, the measuring tool cannot properly de-
tect the base material.
– Pressandholdbutton 10untilthe illuminatedringlightsup
green.
– When starting a new measuring procedure afterwards and
positioning the measuring tool onto a different wall or sur-
face, you must briefly press button 10.
– In rare cases, the measuring tool may not be able to detect
thebasematerialbecausethe side with the sensor area 12
and the type plate 13 is soiled or dirty. Clean the measur-
ingtoolwithadry,softclothandrestartthemeasuringpro-
cedure.
Metal
The operating mode “Metal” is suitable for detecting magnet-
icand non-magnetic objects independent of the wall material.
Pressbutton 9to activate theoperating mode “Metal”. The il-
luminated ring 1and indication 4above button 9light up
green.
When the detected metal object is of magnetic metal (e.g.
iron), the symbol eis indicated on display 3. For non-magnet-
ic metals, the symbol dis indicated. In order to differentiate
between metal types, the measuring tool must be positioned
above the detected metal object (ring 1is lit red).
Note:For reinforcementsteelmesh andsteelin theexamined
base material, an amplitude is indicated over the complete
surface of measuring indicator i. For reinforcement steel
mesh, it is typical that the symbol efor magnetic metal is indi-
cated on the display directly above the iron rods, whereas be-
tween the iron rods, the symbol dfor non-magnetic metal will
appear.
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Power Cable
The operating mode “Power cable” is suitable only for de-
tecting "live" conductors (110–230 V).
Press button 8to activate the operating mode “Power cable”.
The illuminated ring 1and indication 4above button 8light up
green.
When a “live” conductor is detected, indication fappears on
thedisplay 3. Move the measuring tool repeatedly over thear-
ea to localise the “live” conductor more precisely. After mov-
ingoverthe “live” conductor several times, it can beindicated
very accurately. When the measuring tool is very close to the
conductor, the illuminated ring 1flashes red and the audio
signal beeps swiftly.
Notes:
– “Live” conductors are indicated in any operating mode.
– “Live”conductors can be detected easier when power con-
sumers (e.g. lamps, machines) are connected to the
sought conductor and switched on.
–Undercertainconditions(suchas belowmetal surfaces
orbehindsurfaceswithhigh water content), “live” con-
ductors cannot be securely detected. The signal
strength of a “live” conductor depends on the position of
the cable. Therefore, apply further measurements in close
proximity or use other information sources to check if a
“live” conductor exists.
– Voltage-free conductors can be detected as metal objects
in the operation mode “Metal”. This does not apply for
stranded conductors (contrary to solid conductors or
cable).
– Static electricity can lead to inaccurate indication of elec-
tric lines, e.g., over a large range. To improve the indica-
tion, place your free hand flat on the wall next to the meas-
uring tool, in order to remove the static electricity.
Working Advice
fMeasuring values can be impaired through certain am-
bient conditions. These include, e.g., the proximity of
other equipment that produce strong magnetic or elec-
tromagnetic fields, moisture, metallic building materi-
als, foil-laminated insulation materials or conductive
wallpaper or tiles. Therefore, please also observe other
information sources (e.g. construction plans) before drill-
ing, sawing or routing into walls, ceilings or floors.
Marking Objects
If required, detected objects can be marked. Perform a meas-
urement as usual. Once you have found the boundaries or the
centre of an object, mark the sought location through the
marking hole 2.
Temperature Control
Themeasuring tool is equipped withatemperaturecontrolindi-
cator, as accurate measurements are only possible as long as
the temperature within the measuring tool remains constant.
When the temperature control indicator glights up, the meas-
uring tool is not within the operating temperature range or
was subject to large variations in temperature. Switch the
measuring tool off and allow it to adjust to the ambient
temperature before switching it on again.
Warning Function
When indicator blights up on display 3and indication 4flash-
es above button 10, the measurement must be restarted. Re-
movethe measuringtoolfrom thewallandplace it onthebase
material at a different location.
When indicator bflashes on display 3, send the measuring
tool in the provided protective pouch to an authorised cus-
tomer services agent.
Recalibration
When measuring indicator iindicates a continuously high am-
plitude in the operating mode “Metal”, even though there is
no metal object near the measuring tool, the measuring tool
can be manually recalibrated.
– Switch the measuring tool off.
– Remove all objects near the measuring tool that could be
detected, including your wrist watch or rings made of
metal, and hold the measuring tool up.
Payattention that battery indicator hindicates atleast1/3
capacity:
Hold the measuring tool in such a manner that the type
plate 13 faces toward the ground. Avoid bright light sourc-
es or direct sunlight from shining on the area 12 and 13,
without covering off this area.
– Press and hold buttons 5and 7until the illuminated ring 1
lights up red. Then release both buttons.
– When the calibration was successful, the measuring tool
will automatically start after a few seconds, and will be
ready for operation again.
Note: If the measuring tool does not automatically start,
repeat the recalibration. If the measuring tool still does not
start, send it in the provided protective pouch to an author-
ised customer services agent.
Maintenance and Service
Maintenance and Cleaning
fCheck the measuring tool each time before use. In case
of visible damage or loose components inside the measur-
ing tool, safe function can no longer be ensured.
Keep the measuring tool clean and dry at all times to ensure
proper and safe working.
Do not immerse the measuring tool in water or other fluids.
Wipe away debris or contamination with a dry, soft cloth. Do
not use cleaning agents or solvents.
Inorder not to affect themeasuringfunction,decals/stickersor
name plates, especially metal ones, may not be attached in the
sensor area 12 on the front or back side of the measuring tool.
Do not remove the contact pads 11 on the backside of the
measuring tool.
If the measuring tool should fail despite the care taken in
manufacturing and testing procedures, repair should be
carried out by an authorised after-sales service centre for
Bosch power tools. Do not open the measuring tool yourself.
In all correspondence and spare parts orders, please always
include the 10-digit article number given on the type plate of
the measuring tool.
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Store and transport the measuring tool only in the supplied
protective pouch.
In case of repairs, send in the measuring tool packed in its
protective pouch 17.
After-sales Service and Customer Assistance
Our after-sales service responds to your questions concern-
ing maintenance and repair of your product as well as spare
parts. Exploded views and information on spare parts can
also be found under:
www.bosch-pt.com
Our customer service representatives can answer your ques-
tions concerning possible applications and adjustment of
products and accessories.
Great Britain
Robert Bosch Ltd. (B.S.C.)
P.O. Box 98
Broadwater Park
North Orbital Road
Denham
Uxbridge
UB 9 5HJ
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Ireland
Origo Ltd.
Unit 23 Magna Drive
Magna Business Park
City West
Dublin 24
Tel. Service: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Australia, New Zealand and Pacific Islands
Robert Bosch Australia Pty. Ltd.
Power Tools
Locked Bag 66
Clayton South VIC 3169
Customer Contact Center
Inside Australia:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Inside New Zealand:
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Outside AU and NZ:
Phone: [phone]
www.bosch.com.au
Republic of South Africa
Customer service
Hotline: [phone]
Gauteng – BSC Service Centre
35 Roper Street, New Centre
Johannesburg
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
KZN – BSC Service Centre
Unit E, Almar Centre
143 Crompton Street
Pinetown
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Western Cape – BSC Service Centre
Democracy Way, Prosperity Park
Milnerton
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
Bosch Headquarters
Midrand, Gauteng
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
People’s Republic of China
China Mainland
Bosch Power Tools (China) Co., Ltd.
567, Bin Kang Road
Bin Jiang District 310052
Hangzhou, P.R.China
Service Hotline: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.bosch-pt.com.cn
HK and Macau Special Administrative Regions
Robert Bosch Hong Kong Co. Ltd.
21st Floor, 625 King’s Road
North Point, Hong Kong
Customer Service Hotline: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.bosch-pt.com.hk
Indonesia
PT. Multi Mayaka
Kawasan Industri Pulogadung
Jalan Rawa Gelam III No. 2
Jakarta 13930
Indonesia
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone] 23
E-Mail: [email protected]
www.bosch-pt.co.id
Philippines
Robert Bosch, Inc.
28th Floor Fort Legend Towers,
3rd Avenue corner 31st Street,
Fort Bonifacio Global City,
1634 Taguig City, Philippines
Tel.: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
[email protected]
www.bosch-pt.com.ph
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