The Schonstedt website has a wealth of information on it, in the form of manuals, videos, training, and other media. We want to make sure you have access to the information you need, to use your Schonstedt locator to its fullest potential. This marks the beginning of a series of articles covering tips to find essential Schonstedt product information online.
In this part, we’ll focus on product manuals. Schonstedt from Radiodetection is committed to making a positive impact on our environment, and as part of this pledge, completely stopped printing product manuals in 2017. This means newly purchased Schonstedt products do not come with a printed manual. But rest assured, access to our product manuals is always at your fingertips.
Welcome Placard
Included with every new Schonstedt is a Welcome Placard, which is a single card with a QR code. Scanning the QR code with your mobile device brings you to our Welcome Page. On this page you can register your product, as well as find downloadable manuals, quick start guides, videos, and access to other relevant information.

This card that goes out with every new Schonstedt product, has a QR code at the back that will guide you to more resources when scanned.
Scan Your Locator
Whether you’re in the field, locator in hand, or at the office just exploring your Schonstedt’s features, remember that the manual you seek is just a QR code scan away. Simply open your smartphone camera and point it at the QR code on your Schonstedt locator. A product-specific support page will instantly load, with all the resources you need. Seamless access anytime, anywhere.

Scan the code on the go!
Digital Manuals with Instant Translation
- Visit the Product Support page and click on any product you’re interested in.

- The specific product support pages have useful links to digital manuals, downloadable manuals, brochures, Tech Support, training videos, etc. To access online manuals in your language of choice, click on User Guide (Online), marked in red in the below screenshot.
- To instantly translate this digital manual, click on Select Language in the top yellow toolbar. Choose from over 130 languages. *

*Translations are powered by Google A.I. If any discrepancies or questions arise related to the accuracy of the information contained in these translations, please refer to the English version of the website.
Bonus: The Locating 101 Handbook
The Locating 101 Handbook is the only one of its kind in the industry, offering unmatched insights into magnetic and underground locating. Explore everything from fundamental principles to field-tested procedures to skillfully locate underground pipes and cables. It’s a great resource to have, for both beginners and seasoned professionals. Download it today, for free.
Older, Discontinued Product Manuals
Do you have an older Schonstedt model that has been discontinued? Even though they might have left the market, their legacy still lives on under Archived Manuals on this page.
Finally, as always, feel free to call/email us for technical support at 800-999-8280 and rd.sales.us@spx.com. Stay tuned for the next article in this series.
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