Aqua Leak Detection Aqua-L Series User manual

AQUA-L SERIES
MANUAL
Multi-Sensor Acoustic Pipe
Leak Detector

AQUA-L SERIES MANUAL
Multi-Sensor Acoustic Pipe Leak Detector
CONTENTS
TABLE OF
Each Unit Includes 04
Technical Speci�cations 05
Introduction 06
Working Principle 06
Getting Started 07
Operation Instructions 09
Safety Instructions 17
Maintenance 18
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THANK YOU!
Dear customer:
Thank you for purchasing the AQUA-L Series Multi-Sensor Acoustic Pipe Leak
Detector!
We always endeavor to bring you products that let you live life on your terms. The
AQUA-L Series is our newly updated and multi-functional acoustic pipe leak
detector that is used to detect leaks in underground indoor and outdoor water
piping, fire piping, heating systems, underground heating floor piping/systems, etc.
To always ensure the optimal functioning and performance of this product, we would
like to advise the following:
1. Before using this product for the first time, carefully read the instructions in this
manual and adhere to these at all times.
2. In case you pass on this product to someone else, please ensure that you hand
over the user manual along with it.
3. If you have any further questions, visit www.aquald.com, or for any assistance you
can rest assured that we are just a call away.
Thank you again for choosing our products!
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ACKNOWLEDGMENT:
Our leak detection equipment is specifically made to produce accurate and detailed
readings. Results are instantly shown on screen when you need them most.
If you need additional training, a second opinion on the data, or wish to seek out our
expert advice on a course of action?
Feel free to contact our team via-
Phone: [phone]
Email: inf[email protected]
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EACH UNIT INCLUDES:
Aqua-L7
•Display Screen
•Wall sensor
•Medium outdoor Sensor
•Large outdoor Sensor
Aqua-L1
•Display Screen
• Wall sensor
• Indoor floor sensor
Note: Each unit includes the user
manual & training , lockable aluminium
carry case, strap, noise-cancelling
headphones, charger.
(The steel probe/pole and adapter,
telescopic pole is not included with the
AQUA-L1 kit).
Aqua-L6
• Display Screen
• Medium outdoor sensor
• Large outdoor sensor
Aqua-L5
• Display Screen
• Indoor floor sensor
• Wall sensor
• Medium outdoor sensor
Aqua-L2
• Display Screen
• Medium outdoor sensor
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TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:
Model
Measuring
Context
Indoor Outdoor OutdoorIndoor +
Outdoor
Indoor +
Outdoor
Aqua-L1 Aqua-L2 Aqua-L5 Aqua-L6 Aqua-L7
Working
temperature
(-20oC _ +50oC)
Host Device
weight
0.7kg
Available
Languages
English, Spanish, French, Turkish, Italian
Frequency
range
1-100000Hz
Charging hours
Working hours
Gain 1-10 levels
Volume 1-10 levels
Charger
Input power
7 hours
15 hours
5v 2A USB
-2+ w
Depth 5 meters(only with Large outdoor floor sensor and medium outdoor
floor sensor)
Display 7 inch, HD digital touch LCD screen
Operating
mode
General Detection mode(when assessing/ estimating) & Locating mode
(when pinpointing)
Included
Sensors
Indoor
floor
sensor +
Wall sensor
Medium
outdoor floor
sensor
Medium
outdoor floor
sensor +
Indoor floor
sensor + Wall
sensor
Medium
outdoor floor
sensor +
Large
Outdoor
sensor
Large outdoor
floor sensor
+ Medium
outdoor floor
sensor + Indoor
floor sensor +
Wall sensor
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The AQUA-L Series is our premium range of multi-sensor acoustic pipe leak
detectors. Designed by geotechnical engineers and hands-on technology experts,
the AQUA-L Series offers exceptional precision, ease of use, and accessibility that you
can truly count on. Its impressive ability to penetrate a large variety of surface areas to
a maximum depth of 5 meters, can reveal a pipe leak within walls and below the ground
from the bathroom to ovals and fields to carparks, major roads and highways. By using
its highly-sensitive ceramic sensor’s ability to clearly identify the leak.
INTRODUCTION:
Our AQUA-L Series multi-sensor water pipeline leak detectors capture the leak in
the form of frequencies. When a pipeline burst is present below ground or within a
wall, it creates what someone might call a gushing sound. This gushing sound can be
measured in frequencies (Hz) via its sensors, which are then processed by the host
machine, then shown on the display screen as a visual spectrum with signal bars.
The sound is simultaneously transmitted through its noise-cancelling headphones.
This is the easiest and most effective method of locating a burst pipe without the
user always having to pump the line with gas and/or digging any unnecessary holes.
The closer the detector’s sensor is to the leak, the greater the indication sound will
be. The visual spectrum bars will also adjust in height accordingly, depending how
close the detector is to the leak.
WORKING PRINCIPLE:
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1. Preparation:
For detecting a pipe leak in an outdoor environment:
a. Confirm that a pipe leak is in fact present. This can be done by tracking water loss
via a water main/water meter. Unexplained water puddles also indicate a possible
burst within a pipeline.
Note: A water main/water meter test can only be accurately performed when there
is no water use within the property. This means shutting off all indoor and outdoor
water-consuming appliances such as taps, toilets, showers, washing machine,
irrigation system. If the water meter continues to tick over, a leak is present.
b. Search and check for any unknown water flow around the pipe well.
c. Check for any land subsidence around the pipeline.
d. Use the medium or large outdoor sensor to check the value of any abnormal leak
sounds below ground of the suspected areas of concern.
e. Use architectural plumbing layout plans to identify where a pipeline may run.
Otherwise, a “Pipe locator” may be used to find the direction of the pipeline if the
direction is unknown.
For indoor detection of pipe leakage:
a. Confirm that a pipe leak is in fact present. This can be done by tracking water loss
via a water main/water meter. Unexplained water puddles also indicate a possible
burst within a pipeline. Otherwise, conduct a pipeline pressure holding test with a
manual water pressure tester.
b. If the pipeline’s direction is unknown, a thermal imaging camera can be used to
determine the direction of the pipeline (this is optional – although especially
useful when a hot-water line has burst).
GETTING STARTED:
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2. Sensor selection:
Our “AQUA-L Series” offers a variety of sensors. It is very important to choose the
correct sensor for detecting a leak. The sensors included in the kit (depending on
the model) are;
a. Indoor floor sensor:
The indoor floor sensor is suitable for use on indoor tiled surface areas, timber
floors, epoxy coated floors, laminate floors, etc.
b. Wall sensor:
The wall sensor is used on walls, especially useful in narrow, hard-to-reach spaces
such as tight spots around walls, beneath cabinets and vanities, around toilet
cisterns, etc.
c. Medium Outdoor sensor:
The medium outdoor sensor is suitable for low noise-polluted environments such as
external pavements, footpaths, concrete slabs, and suburban streets. The steel
rod/soil probe may be attached to this sensor via the adapter in order to detect the
pipe leak within gardens, ovals and fields, sand, soils, etc.
d. Large Outdoor sensor:
This sensor is best used within high-traffic and noise-polluted environments such as
car parks, major highways and freeways, large construction sites, airports, including
water and fire hydrant systems.
3. Assembly instructions:
Step: 1
Connect the strap to the back of the display screen.
Step: 2
Connect the desired sensor via plug to the display screen (this may vary depending
on the leak context and environment).
• Wall sensor for leaks within a wall.
• Floor sensor for leaks below-ground.
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Once assembly of the product is complete, read the “Operation Instructions”
carefully to perform different operations on the product according to use;
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Step: 3
Connect the noise-cancelling headphones to the display screen via the provided AUX
cable and place it comfortably over your head. (AUX allows for instantaneous sound).
Note: The above steps are for general use and should be followed before operating the
product. Do not initiate a leak detection without attaching the strap to the display
screen.
1. For Outdoor Operation:
Press and hold the red “ON/OFF” button for at least 2 seconds to boot and enter to
the interface, as shown in the figure below;
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b. Press the “Outdoor” option to perform different functions for outdoor use, as
shown in the figure below;
Note: Select the appropriate sensors according to different outdoor detection
environments for example “Medium Sensor” is suitable for an outdoor normal
environment and “Large Sensor” is suitable for the outdoor noisy environment.
Outdoor Function Interface:
Once the outdoor option is pressed, the following page will appear on your screen;
Time
Sensor detecting
Battery
AQUA-L7
AQUA-L7
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Choose the correct options according to the actual situations like;
a. Select the soil texture e.g., "Soft” or “Hard".
b. Select the pipe material e.g., “Plastic” or “Metal” or “Unknown” according to the
detecting environment.
c. Click the "General Detection" option the following page will appear on your
screen.
•Place the sensor above the pipe.
•Turn on the knob switch to receive sound, listen to the volume carefully, and
observe the spectrum change on the screen.
• After detecting the first point, press the knob switch to turn off the sound, and
move the sensor forward to detect the next points in the same way.
Note: When the spectrum on the “display screen” is high and the sound in the
headset has significantly increased, the area can be identified as a suspected
leakage area.
d. For locating the exact leak points in suspected leakage areas. Follow the steps
below;
•Click the "Locating" option to enter the locating mode.
AQUA-L7
Adjusting these values
allows the user to filter
out background noise
and external ambience.
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AQUA-L7
• In the suspected leakage area, start detection from the first point, and click any
position in the spectrum bar the signal value will be displayed on the top of the
spectrum bar.
Note: The thin bar on the right of the spectrum bar shows the instantaneous noise
of the environment, while the thick bar is the sound from below the surface area.
Observe the thick bar signal.
•After the thick bar is stable, click any position in the spectrum bar to lock it again,
the signal value changes from red to black, and the detection at the first point is
completed.
• The same method is used to compare different points in this area. When the
detection point has the highest thick spectrum bar, and the signal value is the
largest, this can be concluded as the suspected leaking point.
Note: The detection report in the locating mode can be stored on your computer by
clicking on the "Export" button.
AQUA-L7
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e. To record the leakage sound on the spot, select the “Recording” option, the
following page will appear;
•Click the “MIC” option, to turn on the user’s voice recording.
•Click the “Recording” button to start the voice recording, to stop click the
“Recording” button again.
•Select the “Refresh” button to refresh the files after recording.
•Click the “Delete” button to delete the recordings.
AQUA-L7
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2. For Indoor Operation:
These preparations are mainly used for indoor operations and follow the steps
below for indoor operation;
a. Press the “Indoor” option to perform different functions for indoor use.
Indoor Function Interface:
For detecting indoor pipe leakage follow the steps below;
b. Select the “General Detection” option.
Time
Sensor detecting
Battery
AQUA-L7
AQUA-L7
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•Press down on the knob switch, to receive the sound.
•Pay attention to the sound volume and observe the spectrum change on the
screen.
•When the spectrum on the “display screen” is high and the sound has
significantly increased, the area can be identified as a suspected leak point.
• In the suspected leakage area, start detection from the first point, and click any
position in the spectrum bar the signal value will be displayed on the top of the
spectrum bar.
Note: The thin bar on the right of the spectrum bar shows the instantaneous noise
of the environment, while the thick bar is the sound from the underground, we
mainly observe the thick bar signal.
•Once the thick bar is stable and the signal value is the largest, click on any position in
the spectrum bar to lock it. This can be concluded as the suspected leaking point.
c. For locating the exact leak points in the suspected pipe;
•Click the “Locating” option to enter the locating mode.
AQUA-L7 AQUA-L7
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d. To record the leak sound on the spot, select the “Recording” option, following
page will appear on the screen;
•Click the “MIC” button, to turn on the user’s voice recording.
•Click the “Recording” button to start recording. to stop the recording click the
“Recording” button again.
•Select the “Refresh” button to refresh the files after recording.
•Click the “Delete” button to delete the recordings.
AQUA-L7
3. Other Operations:
For adjusting the “display screen”, click the “Settings” option to enter the setting
interface. The following page will appear on the screen;
AQUA-L7
AQUA-L7
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Read the operating instructions and act accordingly.
•Unpack the product carefully.
•Store the product in a dry place out of reach of children.
•If the power plug or cord becomes damaged, unplug it immediately.
•Make sure the charger is unplugged before use.
•Do not use this product in harsh weather conditions.
• Keep this device away from flammable products to avoid fire.
•Do not use the product other than intended use.
•Do not use in wet weather and do not use on wet surfaces and environments.
•Fragile ceramics are present inside each sensor. HANDLE WITH CARE.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS:
•Adjust the date in the “Date Settings” section.
•Adjust the time in the “Time Settings” section.
•Adjust the “Brightness” in the “Brightness settings” section by moving the point
from left to right.
•Enable or disable the “Wireless transmission” option.
•Set the frequency in the “Freq (MHz)” section.
•Choose your preferred language, from the “Language” drop-down list.
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Please visit our website: www.aquald.com to view our complete
terms and conditions, including warranty and up-to-date
information regarding shipping and returns address.
www.aquald.com
[e-mail]
([phone]
•Do not throw or drop the device.
•To reduce the risk of damage to the electric plug and cord, pull by plug rather than
by cord when disconnecting the unit.
•Do not place the sensor into water, this can cause damage to it.
•Always use the appropriate sensor in accordance with the operation.
•If the instrument is not used for a long time, please charge it before use.
•If you are operating it outdoors, select the corresponding outdoor detection
parameters according to the actual environment.
MAINTENANCE:
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