Zircon MultiScanner i520 Stud Finder
- Stud scan to 1 1/2 in (38 mm) deep, wood and metal
- Live AC wire warning to 2 in deep
- 4 scanning modes
- LCD display, audio tone and SpotLite pointer
- IP52, 6.88 oz
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
A versatile stud, metal and live wire scanner for everyday drywall projects. Its scan depth is shallow, and the battery type is not listed.
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ASIN: B001ACRPKKModel: MultiScanner i520Category: Stud Finders
Overview
Zircon combines a center-finding stud sensor, a metal scanner and a live wire detector in one handheld unit. A mode switch picks the function, and the screen, a tone and a pointing light mark the target on the wall.
One tool that finds stud centers and flags live wires and hidden metal cuts guesswork before drilling or mounting. Scan depth is shallow, so thick wall layers may hide studs, and the battery type is not listed.
Who it's for
Homeowners hanging TVs, shelves and cabinets on drywall get stud centers plus a warning about live wiring. Anyone working on deep or masonry walls needs a scanner with greater depth.
Pros and cons
- Finds stud edges and center
- Detects metal and live AC wiring
- Three ways to signal targets
- Mode switch for each function
- Shallow stud scan depth
- Battery type not listed
- Misses dead or shielded wires
Performance notes
Accuracy depends on staying within the listed scan depth, where it marks stud edges and center. The AC mode registers only live, unshielded wiring, so dead or shielded cables go unnoticed. Screen, tone and pointer all signal the target together.
Specifications
| Brand | Zircon |
|---|---|
| Model | MultiScanner i520 |
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item weight | 6.88 oz |
| Item Weight | 6.88 ounces |
| Power & efficiency | |
| Power Source | Battery |
| Battery Average Life | 5 hour |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material Type | Plastic |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 Count |
| Warranty & support | |
| Manufacturer Warranty Description | Warranty |
| Other details | |
| Display Type | Backlit LCD |
| Scanner Type | Stud, metal, live AC |
| Number Of Programs | 4 |
| Sensing Distance | Studs to 1 1/2 in (38 mm); live AC to 2 in |
| Indicators | LCD, audio tone, SpotLite pointing system |
| International Protection Rating | IP52 |
| Recommended Uses For Product | Stud finding, metal detection |
Frequently asked questions
How should I power and protect the Zircon i520?
It runs on batteries, though the listing does not name the type, and its protection class is listed as IP52.
Will the Zircon MultiScanner find metal pipes?
It scans for metal and finds wood or metal studs, along with live AC wiring.
Does the Zircon scanner detect wires that are switched off?
No. WireWarning detects live, unshielded electrical wiring only.