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Wire Metal Detector

1.03 for Android
2.6 | 10,000+ Installs | Reviews

Sergio Gudkov

Description of Wire Metal Detector

Wire Metal Detector
is the App that allows you to detect power lines (wires) in distance up to 5 inches (12 cm) as well as metal by using a magnetic field sensor of your Android device.
Thus, you can find hidden power lines in walls and other places as well as easy detection of metal objects with reduced false alarms.
The wire detection and metal detection are completely different parts of the App.
In the
Wire Detection Mode
the App does analyze the magnetic field which created by the current in the AC power lines (wires). Therefore, the relatively powerful device should be connected to the outlet to create the electromagnetic field strong enough. The power consumption of these devices should be more than 200 Watt for better detection. Only 50-60 Hz AC in the wires does effect on this kind of detector. Detection is working only if the Android device is moving very slowly or nonmoving.
In the
Metal Detection Mode
the App does analyze small changes in the ambient magnetic field. Therefore, in order to detect any metal, the device should be constantly slowly moving around objects. The bigger metal object, the more detection distance will be. Detection is working only if moving occurs.
Features.
Completely NO ads
.
2-in-1 detection mode.
The wire detector and metal detector are completely different.
Easy finding the hidden power lines
in walls and other places.
Easy detection of metal objects
with reduced false alarms.
The signal level indication
.
Vibration or (and) sound indications
of the detection event.
Comprehensive spectrum analysis
of magnetic field with different ways to display results: spectrum, waterfall, and oscilloscope.
Adjustable sensitivity
for each mode.
If you have any problems or any suggestions to improve this application, please feel free to contact
by e-mail:
info.sergiosoft@gmail.com
Thanks!

Information

  • Category:
    Tools
  • Latest Version:
    1.03
  • Updated:
    2018-04-05
  • File size:
    1.9MB
  • Requirements:
    Android 4.0.3 or later
  • Developer:
    Sergio Gudkov
  • ID:
    com.microcadsystems.serge.metaldetector
  • Available on:
Reviews
  • avatar
    Excellent app. I used it to find AC power cables in concrete walls. It takes a few seconds to average the reading so give it some time and move it slowly. The oscilloscope mode shows very clearl alias of the 50 hz, depending on your phone's acquisition rate. I am not sure it is as good in detecting lower power lines, will need to check.
    2020-08-22 08:15
  • avatar
    useless. randomly says there are wires even if just holding it in the air.
    2019-08-03 01:12
  • avatar
    BS.
    2018-09-22 06:45
  • avatar
    Lousy app
    2018-07-15 04:22
  • avatar
    Once detected it doesnt start again automatically so not sure whether it has refreshed and starting again or just showing the previous result! Perhaps a start again button might help someone like me who is only using it for detection to decide whether to drill in the wall or not!
    2018-04-28 10:32
  • avatar
    Impressive! I tried the metal wire mode and it works well. Of course, noise dominates if distance is large or current is low. Therefore, accumulation of the signal over time can improve sensitivity. Also, we can use stability of phase and phone's clock to further improve signal to noise ratio. I am not sure if frequency spectrum is computed correctly: it is maximal at about 40 Hz while I expected 60. But who knows, maybe the app discovered a problem in my power line! Also, I don't understand why the x axis ends below 50 Hz, hiding the frequencies used by the app to detect wires.
    2018-04-02 03:44