Wipcool AWD12 Cable Detector

Detector for locating metal and live cables in walls, ceilings and floors, and wood behind plasterboard. It shows the depth of detected metal and distinguishes magnetic from non-magnetic metal.

120mmDepth: ferrous metal

100mmDepth: copper

50mmDepth: AC cable 220 V 50 Hz

38mmWood, deep mode

1. What it is used for

The AWD12 works in three modes: metal, live AC cables and foreign objects, mainly wood. It detects ferrous metal to a depth of 120 mm, copper to 100 mm, live cables to 50 mm and wood to 38 mm in deep mode. A signal strength bar, the ‘Center’ icon and three-colour LEDs indicate when the object is directly beneath the centre of the detector.

Metal type symbol on the display. Magnetic and non-magnetic metal symbols usually let you tell a steel bar from a copper pipe or cable, while the absence of both symbols most often indicates a metal alloy.
Metal depth on the display. During scanning the detector shows the depth of the detected metal - most accurately for a steel bar or copper pipe 18 mm in diameter, and as an approximate value for other objects.
Edges and centre of the object. In foreign object mode the ‘Edge’ and ‘Center’ icons mark the edges and centre of a timber stud behind plasterboard or plywood.

2. In the box

AWD12 Cable Detector

User manual

3. Technical specifications

Power supply	bateria 9 V
Operating temperature	-10 to +50 °C
Operating time	6 h
Dimensions (L × W × H, mm)	147 × 68 × 27
Storage temperature	-20 to +70 °C
Outer carton	50 pcs
Copper cable detection depth (≥4 mm²)	up to 40 mm
Operating humidity	0–85% RH in metal mode, 0–60% RH in foreign object mode

Features and equipment

Metal detection mode with depth reading
Distinguishes magnetic and non-magnetic metal
Live cable (AC) detection mode
Foreign object (wood) mode: precise and deep
Object edge (‘Edge’) and centre (‘Center’) indication
LCD display with signal strength bar in per cent
Indicator LEDs: red, yellow and green
Audible signal that can be switched off
Automatic and manual calibration
Auto power-off after 5 min
Battery level indicator

4. Applications

Checking walls before drilling

Before drilling, cutting or nailing into a wall, ceiling or floor, the detector helps you locate steel bars, copper pipes and cables.

Pipes behind walls or ceilings

In foreign object mode the detector also finds water pipes and plastic pipes behind walls or ceilings.

5. Warranty and documents

24-month warranty

Documents to download

Instrukcja obsługi - AWD12 (PL)https://wipcool.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Instrukcja-PL-AWD12.pdf
Deklaracja zgodności - AWD12 (EN)https://wipcool.eu/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/Deklaracja-zgodnosci-AWD12-1.pdf

Where to buy

You can buy Wipcool products from authorised distributors. List of sales outlets: https://wipcool.eu/en/distributors/

Specifications are subject to change without notice.As of 10/2026