Reed Instruments R9100 User manual

Ultrasonic
Leak Detector
Instruction
Manual
R9100
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Table of Contents
Introduction ................................................................................................ 2
Product Quality........................................................................................... 2
Safety ......................................................................................................... 3
Features...................................................................................................... 3
Included...................................................................................................... 3
Specications..........................................................................................3-4
Instrument Description............................................................................... 4
Operating Instructions.............................................................................5-6
Leak Detector......................................................................................... 5
Transmitter ..........................................................................................5-6
Battery Replacement.................................................................................. 6
Applications................................................................................................ 6
Product Care .............................................................................................. 6
Product Warranty ....................................................................................... 7
Product Disposal and Recycling ................................................................ 7
Product Support......................................................................................... 7
Introduction
Thank you for purchasing your REED R9100 Ultrasonic Leak Detector.
Please read the following instructions carefully before using your
instrument. By following the steps outlined in this manual your meter will
provide years of reliable service.
Product Quality
This product has been manufactured in an ISO9001 facility and has been
calibrated during the manufacturing process to meet the stated product
specications. If a certicate of calibration is required please contact the
nearest authorized REED distributor or authorized Service Center. Please
note an additional fee for this service will apply.
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Safety
Never attempt to repair or modify your instrument. Dismantling your
product, other than for the purpose of replacing batteries, may cause
damage that will not be covered under the manufacturer's warranty.
Servicing should only be provided by an authorized service center.
• Donotusenearanelectricalappliancewhichemitselectromagneticwaves
• Ifnotusedforalongperiod,removethebatteries
• Donotoperateiftheleakinggasorliquidisexplosiveorammable
• Donotoperatearoundexplosiveorammablegas,vapor,ordust
Features
• Locatesleaksgeneratedbypressure,vacuum,water,gasorair
• Visible(LED)andAudible(ticking)alarmsassistinpinpointingleaks
• Earphonejackforloudenvironments(earphonesincluded)
• Useradjustablesensitivitywheel
• UltrasonicTransmittergeneratesa40kHzsignal
Included
• Transmitter
• Earphones
• CarryingCase
• Batteries
Specifications
Leak Detector (Receiver)
FrequencyResponse: 40kHz±2kHz
SensitivityAdjustment: Yes(wheel)
Alarm: Audible(Ticking)/Visual(LED)
EarphoneJack: Yes(Earphonesincluded)
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Transmitter
OutputFrequency: 40kHz
Power Indicator: LED
General Specifications
PowerSupply: 2x9VBatteries
ProductCertications: CE,RoHS
OperatingTemperature: 32to104°F(0to40°C)
StorageTemperature: -4to122°F(-20to50°C)
Dimensions: Receiver:7.6x2x1.2"(192x50x30mm)
 Transmitter:3.9x2.3x1.1"(101x59x28mm)
Weight: Receiver:4.1oz(115g)
 Transmitter:3.2oz(90g)
Instrument Description
1. POWER Button
2. Speaker
3. POWER LED Indicator
4. Detector
5. POWER LED Indicator
6. LEAK LED Indicator
7. Sensitivity Wheel
8. TESTButton
9. Earphones Jack
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ULTRASONIC
TRANSMITTER
R1900
Ultrasonic
Leak Detector
R9100
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Operating Instructions
Leak Detector
1. Plugtheheadphonesintotheheadphonejack.
2. Press and hold the TEST button. At this point, you can hear a
"tickingtone"throughtheheadphonesconrmingthatthedetector
is activated.
3. Startbyadjustingthevolumeoftheheadphonestoasuitablelevel,
thenadjustthedetectorsensitivitytoadesiredlevel.
Note: Rotate the sensitivity wheel upwards to decrease sensitivity. Rotate
downwards to increase sensitivity.
4. Continue to press and hold the TEST button while moving the probe
around the seals of the suspected area. Once the detector picks
uptheultrasonicsoundgeneratedbyaleak,the"tickingtone"
willincreaseinfrequencyandthe"LEAK"LEDlightwillturnON.
The closer the probe moves towards the leak, the frequency of the
"tickingtone"increases.
5. Once the leak is located and repaired, retest with the detector to
conrm there is no longer a leak.
Notes:
• Therearemanyfactorsinvolvedintheultrasonicleakdetection,such
as the pressure within the vessel under test, shape & size of the hole,
temperature, etc. In some cases, the ultrasonic sound emitted is very
weak. Always start by setting the detector's sensitivity to the highest
level at the beginning of the test.
• Ifthedetectedultrasonicsoundistoointensemakingitdifcultto
pinpointtheleakbecausethe"tickingtone"istoohigh,
decrease the sensitivity.
• Asultrasonicsoundattenuatesrapidlywhenittravelsovera
distance, move the detector as close as possible to the suspected leak.
Remember to always decrease the sensitivity if necessary. During
testing, move the probe slowly.
Transmitter
Thetransmittercansupplyultrasonicsignalswheregas/airleaksdonot
have sufcient pressure to create an ultrasonic sound.
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1. Turnonthetransmitter.Ifthe"POWER"LEDlightdoesnotlightup,
replacethe9Vbattery(seeBattery Replacement section
fordetails).
2. Place the transmitter inside the compartment under test, then close
the compartment.
3. The ultrasonic sound emitted by the transmitter will pass through any
orice or faulty seal.
4. Scan the outside surface of the compartment with the receiver.
5. The ultrasonic sound escaping from the compartment will be
detected by the receiver.
Battery Replacement
Follow the instructions below to replace the battery on either the receiver
or transmitter.
1. To replace the battery, slide the battery cover open.
2. Replacethe9Vbattery.
3. Secure the battery cover back into place.
Applications
• Verifyingandcheckingforleaksinrefrigerationandair
conditioning systems
• Compressedairsystems
• Engineseals
• Windshields
• Windows
• Doors
Product Care
To keep your instrument in good working order we recommend the following:
• Storeyourproductinaclean,dryplace.
• Changethebatteryasneeded.
• Ifyourinstrumentisn'tbeingusedforaperiodofonemonthorlonger
please remove the battery.
• Cleanyourproductandaccessorieswithbiodegradablecleaner.Donot
spraythecleanerdirectlyontheinstrument.Useonexternalpartsonly.
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Product Warranty
REED Instruments guarantees this instrument to be free of defects in
materialorworkmanshipforaperiodofone(1)yearfromdateofshipment.
During the warranty period, REED Instruments will repair or replace, at no
charge, products or parts of a product that proves to be defective because
of improper material or workmanship, under normal use and maintenance.
REED Instruments total liability is limited to repair or replacement of the
product. REED Instruments shall not be liable for damages to goods,
property, or persons due to improper use or through attempts to utilize the
instrumentunderconditionswhichexceedthedesignedcapabilities.In
order to begin the warranty service process, please contact us by phone at
1-877-849-2127orbyemailat[email protected]todiscussthe
claim and determine the appropriate steps to process the warranty.
Product Disposal and Recycling
Please follow local laws and regulations when disposing or recycling your
instrument.Yourproductcontainselectroniccomponentsandmustbe
disposed of separately from standard waste products.
Product Support
If you have any questions on your product, please contact your authorized
REED distributor or REED Instruments Customer Service by phone at
1-877-849-2127orbyemailat[email protected].
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