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Regulatory Information
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EU Compliance Statement
This product and - if applicable - the supplied accessories too are
marked with "CE" and comply therefore with the applicable
harmonized European standards listed under the Directive 2014/30/EU
(EMCD) and Directive 2011/65/EU (RoHS).
Note: The products with the input voltage of within 50 to 1000 VAC or 75 to
1500 VDC comply with Directive 2014/35/EU (LVD), and the rest products
comply with Directive 2001/95/EC (GPSD). Please check the specific power
supply information for reference.
For the device without a supplied power adapter, use the power adapter
provided by a qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for
detailed power requirements.
For the device without a supplied battery, use the battery provided by a
qualified manufacturer. Refer to the product specification for detailed battery
requirements.
Directive 2012/19/EU (WEEE Directive): Products marked with this
symbol cannot be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste in the
European Union. For proper recycling, return this product to your local
supplier upon the purchase of equivalent new equipment, or dispose of it at
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Directive 2006/66/EC and its amendment 2013/56/EU (Battery
Directive): This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of
as unsorted municipal waste in the European Union. See the product
documentation for specific battery information. The battery is marked with this
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mercury (Hg). For proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a
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According to the Batteries and Accumulators (Placing on the Market)
Regulations 2008 and the Waste Batteries and Accumulators Regulations
2009: This product contains a battery that cannot be disposed of as unsorted
municipal waste in the United Kingdom. See the product documentation for
specific battery information. The battery is marked with this symbol, which
may include lettering to indicate cadmium (Cd), lead (Pb), or mercury (Hg). For
proper recycling, return the battery to your supplier or to a designated
collection point. For more information see: www.recyclethis.info.
Industry Canada ICES-003 Compliance
This device meets the CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003 (B) standards
requirements.
Cet appareil répond aux exigences des normes CAN ICES-003 (B)/NMB-003
(B).
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Symbol Conventions
The symbols that may be found in this document are defined as
follows.
Symbol
Description
Danger
Indicates a hazardous situation which, if not
avoided, will or could result in death or serious
injury.
Caution
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation
which, if not avoided, could result in equipment
damage, data loss, performance degradation, or
unexpected results.
Note
Provides additional information to emphasize
or supplement important points of the main
text.

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Safety Instruction
These instructions are intended to ensure that user can use the
product correctly to avoid danger or property loss. Please read all
the safety information carefully before using.
Laws and Regulations
Use of the product must be in strict compliance with the local
electrical safety regulations.
Transportation
●Keep the device in original or similar packaging while transporting
it.
●Keep all wrappers after unpacking them for future use. In case of
any failure occurred, you need to return the device to the factory
with the original wrapper.
●Transportation without the original wrapper may result in damage
on the device and the company shall not take any responsibilities.
●DO NOT drop the product or subject it to physical shock. Keep the
device away from magnetic interference.
Power Supply
●Input voltage for the device should meet the Limited Power
Source (12 VDC, 1.5 A) according to the IEC62368 standard.
Please refer to technical specifications for detailed information.
●Make sure the plug is properly connected to the power socket.
●DO NOT connect multiple devices to one power adapter, to avoid
over-heating or fire hazards caused by overload.
Battery
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explosion hazard. Replace with the same or equivalent type only.
Dispose of used batteries in conformance with the instructions
provided by the battery manufacturer.
●The built-in battery cannot be dismantled. Please contact the
manufacture for repair if necessary.
●For long-term storage of the battery, make sure it is fully charged
every half year to ensure the battery quality. Otherwise, damage
may occur.
●When the device is powered off and the RTC battery is full, the
time settings can be kept for 6 months.
●In the first use, charge the device for more than 6 hours in the
power-off status.
●The lithium battery voltage is 3.6 V, and the battery capacity is
10050 mAh.
Maintenance
●If the product does not work properly, please contact your dealer
or the nearest service center. We shall not assume any
responsibility for problems caused by unauthorized repair or
maintenance.
●A few device components (e.g., electrolytic capacitor) require
regular replacement. The average lifespan varies, so periodic
checking is recommended. Contact your dealer for details.
●Wipe the device gently with a clean cloth and a small quantity of
ethanol, if necessary.
●If the equipment is used in a manner not specified by the
manufacturer, the protection provided by the device may be
impaired.
●Please notice that the current limit of USB 3.0 PowerShare port
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incompatibility issue. Therefore, it’s advised to use regular USB
3.0 or USB 2.0 port if the USB device fails to be recognized by PC
via USB 3.0 PowerShare port.
Using Environment
●Make sure the running environment meets the requirement of the
device. The operating temperature shall be -10 °C to 50 °C (14 °F
to 122 °F), and the operating humidity shall be 95% or less.
●Place the device in a dry and well-ventilated environment.
●DO NOT expose the device to high electromagnetic radiation or
dusty environments.
●DO NOT expose the device in wet conditions.
●The level of protection of the device is as follows: Main Unit: IP40;
Handheld sensor: IP54; Pick-up sensor: IP66.
●The pollution degree is 2.
Technical Support
The https://www.hikmicrotech.com/en/contact-us.html portal will
help you as a HIKMICRO customer to get the most out of your
HIKMICRO products. The portal gives you access to our support
team, software and documentation, service contacts, etc.
Emergency
If smoke, odor, or noise arises from the device, immediately turn off
the power, unplug the power cable, and contact the service center.
Manufacture Address
Room 313, Unit B, Building 2, 399 Danfeng Road, Xixing
Subdistrict,Binjiang District, Hangzhou, Zhejiang 310052, China
Hangzhou Microimage Software Co., Ltd.

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Contents
Chapter 1 Overview............................................................................ 1
1.1 Device Description ..................................................................... 1
1.2 Main Function ............................................................................. 1
1.3 Appearance ................................................................................. 2
Chapter 2 Preparation........................................................................ 4
2.1 Assemble Accessories .............................................................. 4
2.1.1 Mount the Neck Strap ...................................................... 4
2.1.2 Mount the Handheld Sensor............................................ 4
2.1.3 Mount the Pick-up Sensor............................................... 5
2.2 Power On/Off .............................................................................. 5
2.2.1 Set Auto Power-off Duration........................................... 6
2.3 Set Auto Sleep ............................................................................ 6
2.4 Swipe-Down Menu ..................................................................... 6
Chapter 3 Display Settings ................................................................ 7
3.1 Display Appearance ................................................................... 7
3.2 Set Screen Brightness............................................................... 7
3.3 Display OSD Info......................................................................... 8
Chapter 4 Leakage Sites Inspection ................................................. 9
4.1 Quick Inspection......................................................................... 9
4.2 Route Inspection ...................................................................... 11
4.2.1 Collect Possible Leakage Sites..................................... 11
4.2.2 Analyze Site Data............................................................ 12

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Chapter 5 Cast Screen ..................................................................... 13
Chapter 6 Maintenance.................................................................... 14
6.1 View Device Information ......................................................... 14
6.2 Upgrade Device ........................................................................ 14
6.3 Set Time and Date.................................................................... 15
6.4 Restore Device.......................................................................... 15

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Chapter 1 Overview
1.1 Device Description
The acoustic leak detector is a high-performance device designed
for technicians and plumbers to find leaks in plumbing, water
service, and residential or commercial properties. The device has
four ranges of selectable digital band pass filters, and the
amplification is up to 80 dB. The filtration and amplification of the
sound frequencies can help you locate the leakage sites accurately.
It can be widely used with the handheld sensor and pick-up sensor
correspondingly. Furthermore, it can detect the ignored leaks,
reducing the resource waste and property loss.
1.2 Main Function
Inspection
Device supports the inspection and quick inspection of leaks.
Wide Frequency Range
Device supports multiple ranges of selectable digital band pass
filters.

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1.3 Appearance
Figure 1-1 Appearance
Table 1-1 Button and Interface Description
No.
Description
Function
1
Touch Screen
Show the live view interface.
Touch-screen operation.
2
Volume Wheel
Adjust the headset volume.
3
Reboot Key
Press to restart the device.
4
Headset Jack
Connect the headset to the device.
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No.
Description
Function
up sensor to the device.
6
Type-C Interface
Charge the device or export files with
Type-C cable.
7
Indicator
Indicate the charging status of the
device.
Solid red: charging normally
Solid green: fully charged
8
Power Key
Press: standby mode/wake up
device
Hold: power on/off
9
Neck Strap
Attachment
Point
Mount the neck strap.
10
Leakage
Detection Level
Switch
Switch the frequency ranges
according to the detection
environment.
11
Sound
Collection
Button
Hold to start receiving the audio signal
from the handheld sensor or the pick-
up sensor and release to stop
receiving the audio signal.
Note
Only when you release the sound collection button can you see
the audio data display.

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Chapter 2 Preparation
2.1 Assemble Accessories
Note
●Tighten all the connectors to prevent to damage the equipment.
●Please assemble the accessories as request. If you need to detect
the leaks in the wall, you can select to mount the pick-up sensor. If
you need to detect the leaks under the ground, you can select to
mount the handheld sensor.
2.1.1 Mount the Neck Strap
Figure 2-1 Mount the Neck Strap
2.1.2 Mount the Handheld Sensor

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Figure 2-2 Handheld Sensor
2.1.3 Mount the Pick-up Sensor
Figure 2-3 Pick-up Sensor
2.2 Power On/Off
Power On
Hold for over three seconds to turn on the device.

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Note
To fully charge the battery of the device before first use, the
following requirements should be met:
–Charge the device for more than 6 hours before first use.
–A solid green indicator light shows when the battery is fully
charged.
Power Off
When the device is turned on, hold for about three seconds to
power off the device.
2.2.1 Set Auto Power-off Duration
Steps
1. Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Auto Power-off.
2. Tap to set the automatic shutdown time for device as
required.
2.3 Set Auto Sleep
Steps
1. Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Auto Sleep.
2. Tap to set the automatic sleep time for device as required.
2.4 Swipe-Down Menu
In the observation interface, swipe down to call the swipe-down
menu. You can tap to quickly enable USB Cast Screen or switch the
dark or light mode.

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Chapter 3 Display Settings
3.1 Display Appearance
Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Appearance to select the
light or dark mode.
Figure 3-1 Display Appearance
3.2 Set Screen Brightness
You can drag the brightness adjustment bar in the swipe-down
menu.
Figure 3-2 Display Appearance
Note
You can also go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Display
Brightness to drag the brightness adjustment bar as required.

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3.3 Display OSD Info
Go to Local Settings > Device Settings > Display Settings to enable
the information on-screen display.
Time and Date
The time and date of the device.
Status Icons
The icons of storage space and the battery status.
Brand Logo
The brand logo is displayed on the upper right of the screen.