Beko METPOINT CID User manual

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METPOINT® CID
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Quick Start Guide

Table of contents
1. Safety instructions...........................................................................................................................4
1.1 About this document ...................................................................................................................................4
1.2 General safety instructions ........................................................................................................................4
1.3 Using Class 2 lasers ...................................................................................................................................... 4
1.4 Environmental protection........................................................................................................................... 4
2. Intended use.....................................................................................................................................5
3. Technical data ..................................................................................................................................5
4. Marking ............................................................................................................................................6
4.1 Type plate........................................................................................................................................................6
4.2 Laser warning label.......................................................................................................................................6
4.3 Label locations...............................................................................................................................................6
4.3.1 The METPOINT®CID (standard and laser distance module) ................................................. 6
4.3.2 Parabolic mirror.................................................................................................................................6
5. Device components and controls....................................................................................................7
6. Preparing the device........................................................................................................................8
6.1 Changing the language................................................................................................................................8
6.2 Checking the current rmware and updating the rmware ...............................................................8
6.3 Conguration...............................................................................................................................................10
6.3.1 Conguring parameters.................................................................................................................11
6.3.2 Conguring the measuring point................................................................................................11
7. Commissioning / use..................................................................................................................... 12
7.1 Switching on the device ............................................................................................................................12
7.2 Headphone volume up / down ................................................................................................................12
7.3 Laser ON / OFF............................................................................................................................................12
8. Automatic distance measurement............................................................................................... 13
9. Pinpointing leaks .......................................................................................................................... 16
9.1 Leak pinpointing process ..........................................................................................................................16
9.2 Possible causes of leaks.............................................................................................................................17
9.3 Supercial leak detection.........................................................................................................................17
9.4 Choosing accessories.................................................................................................................................18
9.4.1 Horn (standard attachment) ........................................................................................................18
9.4.2 Focus tube.........................................................................................................................................19
9.4.3 Gooseneck ........................................................................................................................................19
9.4.4 Parabolic mirror...............................................................................................................................20
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9.5 Selecting sensitivity levels........................................................................................................................21
9.5.1 Sensitivity adjustment button .....................................................................................................21
9.5.2 Auto function (standard)...............................................................................................................22
9.5.3 Manually adjusting the sensitivity..............................................................................................22
9.5.4 Pinpointing leaks.............................................................................................................................22
9.6 Other problems that can make the measurement more dicult....................................................23
9.7 Documenting leaks.....................................................................................................................................25
9.8 Exporting leakage data ..............................................................................................................................26
10. Using the BEKO Leak Management software............................................................................ 26
11. Operation manual....................................................................................................................... 26
12. Notes ........................................................................................................................................... 27
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1. Safety instructions
1.1 About this document
Carefully read this documentation and familiarize yourself with the product before using it. Observe
all safety instructions and warnings in particular so as to prevent injury and damage to the product.
Keep this documentation within reach so that you will be able to consult it if necessary.
Pass on this documentation to later users of the product.
1.2 General safety instructions
• Use the product properly and exclusively as intended and within the
parameters specied in the technical data. Do not use force.
• Do not, under any circumstance, use the device to measure on or close to live
parts!
• When detecting leaks on electrical systems, please make sure to maintain a
safe distance so as to avoid dangerous electric shock!
• Avoid direct contact with hot or rotating parts.
• Always switch the device on before connecting the headphones! The volume
can be high when the signal levels are high (headphone bars in red range).
1.3 Using Class 2 lasers
• Do not, under any circumstance, point the integrated laser directly at your or
someone else’s eyes! Do not, under any circumstance, hit a person’s or animal’s
eyes with the laser beam!
• Laser module: Conforms to DIN EN 60825-1: 2015-07 Class 2 (< 1 mW)
• Observe the specied storage and operating temperatures.
• Using the device improperly or trying to use force on it will void the warranty.
• Tampering of any kind that is not in conformity with the intended and
described processes will void the warranty and exclude all liability.
• The device is intended exclusively for the purpose described.
1.4 Environmental protection
• Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries and dead batteries in compliance with
all applicable regulations.
• After this product reaches the end of its service life, dispose of it as
e-waste (in compliance with all local regulations) or return the product to
BEKO TECHNOLOGIES for disposal.
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2. Intended use
The METPOINT®CID is a leak detection device used to quickly and reliably detect leaks in
compressed air systems.
The METPOINT®CID leak detection device analyses the ultrasonic waves produced by a leak as a
function of distance and pressure.
It is designed exclusively for the intended purpose described here and may only be used accordingly.
The operator must check whether the device is suitable for the use chosen.
The technical data listed on the data sheet are binding.
Inappropriate handling and operation outside the technical specications is not permitted.
Claims of any kind due to non-intended use are excluded.
3. Technical data
Handheld housing dimensions 263 x 96 x 280 mm (11.55 x 3.78 x 11.02 in) with preamplier
and horn
Weight 0.55 kg (1.21 lb) with preamplier and horn.
Approx. 3.0 kg (6.61 lb) for the complete kit in its case
Operating frequency 40 kHz (+/-2 kHz)
Power supply, internal 7.2 V internal lithium-ion battery
Power supply, external 12 VDC 1 A external power supply unit (included)
Operating time > 9 h (continuous operation)
Charging time Max. 4 h
Laser 645 … 660 nm wavelength, output power < 1 mW (Class 2 laser)
Connections 3.5 mm headphone jack for headphones.
Power supply connector for connecting an external charger.
USB port
Colour display Transmissive TFT 3.5” touch panel
Interface USB for importing / exporting data, SW updates, etc.
Data logger 16 GB memory card (Class 4 microSD)
Intended area for use Indoors
Operating temperature -5 °C … +50 °C (+23 … +122 °F)
Storage temperature -20 °C … +60 °C (-4 … +140 °F)
Altitude Up to 4000 m (13,123 ft) above sea level
Max. air humidity < 95% RH, non-condensing
Permissible pollution degree 2
Degree of protection IP20
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4. Marking
4.1 Type plate
METPOINT®CID
Lithium-Ion-battery: 7,2 V
Power Supply: 12V DC / 1A
Degree of Protection: IP 20
Operating Temperature: -5 … +50°C / +23 ... +122°F
P/N: 4055748
S/N: 42227631
www.beko-technologies.com
4.2 Laser warning label
4.3 Label locations
4.3.1 The METPOINT®CID (standard and laser distance module)
4.3.2 Parabolic mirror
METPOINT®CID
Parabolspiegel / Parabolic mirror
www.beko-technologies.com
P/N: 0530.0106
S/N:
BEKO TECHNOLOGIES GmbH
Im Taubental 7, D - 41468 Neuss
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5. Device components and controls
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Position number Description / Explanation
[1] Release button for preamplier module
[2] 3.5” TFT colour display with touch panel
[3] Membrane keypad (four keys)
[4] ON / OFF button
[5] Volume (+/-)
[6] “Save” key
[7] Connector for power supply unit (battery charging connector)
[8] USB port
[9] Preamplier module
[10] Camera
[11] Horn
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6. Preparing the device
Before starting the leak detection process, you will need to congure the device. To access the
navigation screens, tap the “Home” button.
6.1 Changing the language
Home -> Settings -> Device Settings -> Set Language -> English
6.2 Checking the current rmware and updating the rmware
Please visit the BEKO TECHNOLOGIES homepage on a regular basis to see if a new rmware version
is available. We are continuously making enhancements and improvements to the product, and
keeping the rmware up to date will ensure that you are using the latest software version and have
access to all available functionalities.
1. Check the rmware version on the homepage and download it from the
following URL: https://www.beko-technologies.com
2. Check the rmware on the METPOINT®CID
Path: Home -> Settings -> About METPOINT®CID -> Software Version
3. If the rmware is outdated, download the new version from the
BEKO TECHNOLOGIES homepage
4. Unzip the ZIP le
5. Copy the unzipped DEV0004 folder to a USB drive
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The folder structure must look as follows:
6. Plug the USB drive into the METPOINT®CID and connect the power
supply unit
7. Run the system update in:
Path: Home -> Settings -> Device settings -> Update System
8. Tap the “Check USB Stick for new Software updates” button
9. The available update will appear
10. Tap “force all” to run the update
11. Restart the device and update the channels
The device is now updated.
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6.3 Conguration
Home -> Conguration
You can use the conguration settings to select the system of
units you want and enter the parameters needed in order to
calculate annual leakage costs.
• Select either the ISO or US system of units
• To dene the costs, tap the “Cost / 1000 m3” text eld
• Enter the operating hours per year
(during which the compressed air system is operated
actively)
There are two dierent mode options available for dening
the costs:
• Standard Mode: Cost per 1000 units of volume. The cost
and the currency will need to be entered directly. Default
value:
19 € / 1,000 m³ (0.58 € / 1,000 cf)
• Expert Mode: Can be used to dene the electricity
cost / kWh and the system’s specic power in detail.
The specic power describes the eciency of the compressor
system, i.e., how much electric power (kWh) is required in
order to produce one cubic meter of compressed air (m³).
There are three predened system values for it, as well as a
custom input eld that you can use to enter a dierent value.
In addition, the type of cost can be set in Expert mode. “Electricity cost (70%)” is caused by the
“electric power consumed by” the compressed air system, which typically corresponds to 70% of the
total costs. Meanwhile, “Total Cost (100%)” includes the investment and maintenance costs incurred
in addition to the electricity costs over the compressor’s entire service life.
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6.3.1 Conguring parameters
The parameters need to be entered in order to be able to
calculate the leakage volumetric ow rate.
The following settings must be congured.
-> Sensor type
Select the sensor type based on the application and ambient
conditions in question; see section 9.4.
Home -> Conguration -> Parameter -> Pressure and Distance
You can enter any value you want for the pressure and
distance into the two white elds, provided that the values
fall within the valid range.
You can set the pressure to any value between 1 and 10 bar.
For the various sensor types, there are various dened distances between the METPOINT®CID
and the leak that must be maintained in order to be able to calculate valid values for the leakage
loss volumetric ow rate and the costs per year. These distances must be maintained as exactly as
possible without fail; see section 9.4 for more information.
6.3.2 Conguring the measuring point
Home -> Conguration -> Meas. Point
The measuring point is stored for each leak in the
corresponding leakage data (XML le). This information can
be viewed later on in the software’s leak report.
You can enter the company and building information when
entering the building. Meanwhile, the place refers to the
exact location of the leak and is intended to make it easy to
nd again for repairs.
-> LeakTag: Automatically incremented by 1 after every stored
measurement.
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7. Commissioning / use
Please observe the safety instructions in section 1 rst
7.1 Switching on the device
Press the ON / OFF button and hold it down for about 1 second. The device will switch on and a
startup sequence will be shown on the display. Pressing the button again will switch o the device.
See section “Device components and controls“ for the ON / OFF button.
7.2 Headphone volume up / down
You can raise and lower the headphone volume in 16 steps with the volume up / down buttons.
Holding the button down will automatically raise / lower the value.
See section “Device components and controls“ for volume up / down buttons.
Please make sure that the headphone volume is lower than 50% before
putting the headphones on.
7.3 Laser ON / OFF
The laser pointer can only be switched on and o with the laser ON / OFF button on the display (not
with the membrane keypad). When switched on, the display will show a laser warning symbol.
Laser „ON“ icon
Please observe all warnings
regarding laser operation! Do
not, under any circumstance,
hit a person’s or animal’s
eyes directly or indirectly
(reection) with the laser
beam!
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8. Automatic distance measurement
The new intelligent horn features an integrated distance measuring module.
Prerequisites for rmware and hardware:
In order to be able to use this functionality, the following prerequisites must rst be met:
• The main board must be “intelligent” so that the main body of the METPOINT®CID and the tool
will be able to communicate with each other.
• The rmware version on the METPOINT®CID must be V3.02 or higher. The latest rmware can
be downloaded from the “Downloads” section of the corresponding homepage.
If these prerequisites are met, the METPOINT®CID will automatically detect that an intelligent tool
with automatic distance measuring is connected.
Description of functionality:
1. The laser must be started in order to activate the distance
measurement, just like with all other tools.
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The METPOINT®CID will then show the measured distance on
the display. In this case, the distance is 3.49 meters o 137 inches
depending on the selected unit system.
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3.
In order to automatically use the measured distance to calculate
costs, you will need to enable the “Distance by Laser” option under
“Parameter.”
Important: The laser must be switched on before you enable
“Distance by Laser.” Otherwise, the icon will ash yellow and red
and say “Laser?”.
Note: For the horn, the valid distance range is 1 … 6 meters (40 … 236 inches).
4.
The METPOINT®CID will now update the distance automatically.
The currently measured distance will be shown in the grey “Dist:”
bar. Meanwhile, the distance used for cost calculations will be
shown in the small bar at the bottom left next to the pressure.
State Current distance
measurement
Distance parameter
used internally
Likelihood that the
distance is being
measured correctly
Best case white Green High
Assess how plausible
the measurement is yellow yellow Medium
Move to the valid
distance range white yellow High, but distance outside of valid range
Move to a dierent
surface close to the
leak until the “best
case” occurs and the
measurement is robust
red Empty Low
Important: The distance measurement can be challenging on black surfaces or in very bright
environments, which is why distances can still be entered manually. To be able to enter manual
distances, disable the “Distance by Laser” option.
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States:
Best case:
“Dist:” is green, the distance module measurement is robust
and the distance used falls within the valid range
Outside of range:
Distance measurement = robust, but out of range!
Move to the valid distance range
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9. Pinpointing leaks
This section goes over how to optimally use the device in real-life scenarios.
9.1 Leak pinpointing process
The following process should be carried out cyclically at the company in order to keep leakage rates
as low as possible. The goal should be to have a continuous leakage rate of 5 … 10%, as searching for
leaks and xing them one time only will not reduce the leakage rate permanently and new leaks will
occur later on.
Real-life tip:
To identify the ideal time, it is recommended to use a volumetric ow sensor in the main line
behind the tank. At least one week (Monday to Sunday) is recommended as the period for the
measurement. When production is stopped, the volumetric ow prole will show the leakage rate.
This means that if the limit is exceeded, a leak search can be ordered.
In addition, the volumetric ow measurement can be used to validate the result from the leak search
and x, as the latter should reduce the volumetric ow rate when production is stopped.
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Position number Description / Explanation
[1] Pinpointing leaks
[2] Quantifying leaks
[3] Documenting leaks
[4] Reporting leaks
[5] Fixing leaks
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9.2 Possible causes of leaks
When dealing with compressed air systems, leaks can be usually found at connecting elements.
• Leaky couplings and hose clamps
• Leaky gaskets
• Porous / faulty hoses
• Porous / faulty seals on tools and machines
• Faulty condensate drains
• Leaky or incorrectly installed dryers, lters, service units
9.3 Supercial leak detection
After the device starts, it will be in the leak detection view. The following gure describes the
various corresponding functions and indicators.
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Position number Description / Explanation
[1] Signal level in dB
[2] Leakage rate
[3] Leakage costs per year
[4] LeakTag number
[5] Camera image
[6] Home screen
[7] High sensitivity
[8] Saves the measurement
[9] Settings
[10] Laser ON / OFF button
[11] Date / time and battery charge (alternating display)
[12] Laser “ON” icon
[13] Signal level bars
[14] Sensitivity adjustment button
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9.4 Choosing accessories
In order to make it easier for the user to pinpoint leaks, various attachments were developed for
dierent measuring conditions.
Note on distance for the quantication function:
The distances that must be maintained for quantifying the leak are always measured from the front
end of the corresponding attachment to the leak.
9.4.1 Horn (standard attachment)
The horn bundles incident ultrasonic waves together,
increasing the device’s range this way. This makes it ideal for
medium distances.
Leaks can be heard across long distances, but the user needs
to get closer to the leak and always follow the “loudest”
point to pinpoint it accurately. The user must then scan the
individual compressed air components to pinpoint exact
locations.
Quantication function (distance) -> 1 … 6 m (3 … 20 ft)
When to use the horn:
• Medium distance from line / component of 0.2 … 6 mm (0.66 … 20 ft)
• Low noise
• Freely accessible leak
• Use at distances of up to six meters if there is no parabolic mirror
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9.4.2 Focus tube
The tip of the focus tube only lets very few ultrasonic waves
through in the direction of the ultrasonic transducer, making
it possible to pinpoint leaks very exactly.
Accordingly, it is recommended to use the focus tube at short
distances in order to accurately pinpoint the corresponding
leak.
Quantication distance: (Distance) -> 0 … 0.2 m (0 … 0.66 ft)
When to use the focus tube:
• Short distance from line / component of 0.05 m (0.16 ft)
• Freely accessible line / component
• The lines and components being inspected are physically very close to each other
• Medium to high noise
• Use if there is no gooseneck available
9.4.3 Gooseneck
If you ordered the gooseneck separately, you will rst need
to import the corresponding data (which is found on the
included USB drive) into the METPOINT®CID in order to be
able to use the gooseneck.
Import:
Home -> Export / Import -> Import -> New Sensor ->
Gooseneck xxxxxxxx
The gooseneck should be used when the lines and components being inspected are physically very
close to each other. In addition, the gooseneck’s shape can be adjusted as necessary in order to
make it possible to comfortably inspect lines and components that are dicult to access.
The gooseneck’s sensitivity has been reduced in order to attenuate noise. Accordingly, it is
exceptionally well-suited to inspecting compressed air components in a targeted and local manner
when there is high noise, such as is the case inside compressed air distributor cabinets and with
systems that use pneumatic cylinders.
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Quantication function (distance) -> 0.05 m (0.16 ft)
When to use the gooseneck:
• Short distance from line / component of 0.05 m (0.16 ft)
• Leak not freely accessible
• Medium to high ultrasonic noise
• The lines and components being inspected are very close to each other
9.4.4 Parabolic mirror
If you ordered the parabolic mirror separately, you will rst
need to import the corresponding data (which is found on the
included USB drive) into the METPOINT®CID in order to be
able to use the parabolic mirror.
Import: Export / Import -> New Sensor -> Parabolic xxxxxxx
The parabolic mirror bundles horizontally incident ultrasonic
waves together at its focal point, where the ultrasonic
transducer is located. This results in the measured ultrasound
being signicantly amplied (long range), as well as in very
precise directional characteristics, as any ultrasound that is
not horizontally incident is simply reected by the reector.
Quantication function (distance) -> 3 … 12 m (9.84 … 39.38 ft)
When to use the parabolic mirror:
• Long distance from line / component of 3 … 15 m (9.84 … 39.38 ft)
• Noise
• Leak not freely accessible (behind a fence)
• Leaks physically close to each other (overlapping)
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