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SuperScan® K4

Find wood studs while filtering out metallic false positive objects

3.4
Rated 3.4 out of 5 stars
33 Reviews
$115.99
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DESCRIPTION

Featuring new, revolutionary Target Control® (TC™) Level 1 Technology, the Zircon® SuperScan® K4 advanced wall scanner is tuned for wood studs while filtering out metallic false positive objects, such as plumbing, conduit, straps, brackets, or ducts, hiding beneath surfaces. The LoLevel™ and MetalliWarning™ Indicators alert to the presence of dangerous, deep, less dense false positives, and metal targets, reducing the chance of accidentally drilling into a piece of metal or plastic pipe. With the addition of AC Scan mode, users can search for hot, unshielded AC voltage.

The SuperScan® K4 offers five distinct detection modes - TC™, StudScan, DeepScan®, Metal Scan, and AC Scan. A 4-mode switch makes it easy to toggle between functions, while the ColorTrip® Display conveniently details information. The screen illuminates pale blue in TC™ mode and locates the center, edges, and direction of wood studs, while enabling the user to identify clean, 'safe-to-drill' zones by utilizing the new 'Trust but Verify' technique. When TC™ mode is off, the tool will perform in StudScan mode indicating both wood and metal studs. DeepScan® mode doubles the scanning depth to find wood and metal studs beneath extra layers of drywall or paneling. The dedicated Metal Scan mode helps users identify both ferrous and non-ferrous metals. The Target Spotlight illuminates on screen and the SpotLite® Pointer shines on the surface being scanned when the center of a stud is found. The SuperScan® K4 is powered by a 9V alkaline battery, battery not included.

The Key to Success is the Battery

The installation of a fresh battery, with an extended expiration date, is required to steadily power the integrated LCD screen in Zircon® tools.

Key Features

  • NEW! – Target Control® (TC™) Mode locates the center, edges, and direction of wood studs, and not metal, up to ¾ in. (19 mm) deep behind surfaces. Identifies 'safe-to-drill' zones between adjacent drywall screws, nails, and protector plates
  • StudScan Mode locates center, edges, and direction of wood and metal studs up to ¾ in. (19 mm) deep
  • DeepScan® Mode doubles the scan depth of wood and metal studs up to 1½ in. (38 mm) deep
  • Metal Scan Mode locates ferrous metal up to 3 in. (75 mm) deep and non-ferrous metal up to 1½ in. (38 mm) deep
  • AC Scan Mode locates live, unshielded AC electrical wiring up to 2 in. (50 mm) deep
  • WireWarning® Detection alerts to live, unshielded AC wires up to 2 in. (50 mm) deep
  • LoLevel™ Indicator displays low (weak) signal objects, such as plastic water pipes, while in TC™ mode
  • Signal Strength Indicator helps distinguish between shallow and deep targets while in StudScan and DeepScan® modes
  • MetalliWarning™ Indicator turns on when metal is detected in TC™, StudScan, and DeepScan® modes
  • ACT™ (Auto Correcting Technology) automatically corrects common errors, such as when scanning begins over a stud
  • Target Spotlight illuminates on screen when target is detected
  • ColorTrip® Display turns illuminate pale blue in TC™ mode, green in DeepScan® mode, blue in Metal Scan mode, and red in AC Scan mode
  • SpotLite® Pointer shines an arrow-shaped light on the scanned surface to indicate target location
  • "V" marker groove enables accurate marking of target location
  • Low Battery Indicator for optimum performance
FEATURES
  • AC Scan
  • DeepScan® Mode
  • Metal Scan
  • Stud Center Finding
  • Stud Edge Finding
  • Target Control® Technology
  • Auto Correcting Technology
  • Backlit LCD Display
  • ColorTrip® Display
  • LCD Display
  • LoLevel® Detector
  • Low Battery Indicator
  • MetalliWarning®
  • SpotLite® Beam
  • WireWarning® Detection
SPECIFICATIONS
  • 9V alkaline battery required, not included
  • Dimensions 7.2 in. x 3.2 in. x 0.9 in. (184 mm x 82 mm x 22 mm)
  • Weight 8.5 oz. (242 g)
  • Position Accuracy Up to a depth of ¾ in. (19 mm) typically, within 1⁄8 in. (3 mm)
  • Depth Target Control™ mode: up to ¾ in. (19 mm)
  • StudScan mode: up to ¾ in. (19 mm)
  • WireWarning® Position Accuracy Typically, 120-230V at 50-60Hz within 6 in. (150 mm) of hot unshielded wire in drywall
  • WireWarning® Depth Up to 2 in. (50 mm) deep
  • Water Resistance Splash and water resistant, not waterproof
USER GUIDE
WARRANTY

This product is covered by Zircon’s Limited Lifetime Warranty for the United States and Canada.


For more details on our warranty, please visit our Warranty page.

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Stud Edge Finding
Stud Edge Finding
Yes
Stud Edge Finding
Yes
Stud Center Finding
Stud Center Finding
Yes
Stud Center Finding
Yes
DeepScan® Mode
DeepScan® Mode
Yes
DeepScan® Mode
-
Metal Scan
Metal Scan
Yes
Metal Scan
-
AC Scan
AC Scan
Yes
AC Scan
-
Target Control® Technology
Target Control® Technology
Yes
Target Control® Technology
Yes
SpotLite® Beam
SpotLite® Beam
Yes
SpotLite® Beam
Yes
WireWarning® Detection
WireWarning® Detection
Yes
WireWarning® Detection
Yes
LCD Display
LCD Display
Yes
LCD Display
-
Low Battery Indicator
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
Low Battery Indicator
Yes
AutoCorrecting Technology
AutoCorrecting Technology
Yes
AutoCorrecting Technology
Yes
ColorTrip® Display
ColorTrip® Display
Yes
ColorTrip® Display
Yes
LoLevel® Detector
LoLevel® Detector
Yes
LoLevel® Detector
Yes
MetalliWarning® Indicator
MetalliWarning® Indicator
Yes
MetalliWarning® Indicator
-
 
 
 

Customer reviews

3.4
Rated 3.4 out of 5 stars
Based on 33 reviews
Total 5 star reviews: 15 Total 4 star reviews: 3 Total 3 star reviews: 3 Total 2 star reviews: 4 Total 1 star reviews: 8
55%would recommend this product
33 reviews
  • ER
    Everett R.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Super Scan K4

    For a small amount of use, I put on it, it located the wall studs and wiring. I am pleased with the results I got.

  • SL
    Scott L.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 4 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Lots of Modes

    I’m a serious DIYer and needed a new stud finder for a project. After researching many options I got the K4. It works but be ready to spend some time with a learning curve.

    Watching a YouTube video is much better to figure out all the modes than the written instructions.

    I was not getting the results I wanted and was frustrated with this new tool. Ultimately my wall had an inner layer of plywood that was making any scan except the deep mode not helpful.

    This is my third Zircon stud finder. Every 5 years or so I upgrade as technology improves.

  • LB
    Larry B.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Happy Customer

    Very good. Spoke to a representative prior to purchase who was very knowledgeable.

  • BK
    Brian K.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    it worked

    it worked as advertised I did have to read the instructions twice

  • KK
    KinShan K.
    Flag of United States
    Verified Buyer
    I recommend this product
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    3 years ago
    Reliable but complicated

    If you’ve never done this before, and you are just trying to find a stud in a house and not hit any electrical wires and you are not sure if the previous owners followed code or not….. this is a little complicated. It is reliable, and I did figure it out, but I had to play with it a lot and read and reread the instructions.

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