Sonotec Sonaphone rd User manual

SONOTEC

Spectrum Instruments Ltd

126 West Ridge Drive

Stittsville, Ontario K2S 2H1 Canada

Tel: 613 . 831 . 0007

Fax: 613 . 831 . 0008

http://www.spectrum-instruments.com

E-mail: Info@spectrum-instruments.com

Ultrasonic

Leak Detector and Seal Control Device

SONAPHONE RD

Operating Manual

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(01/08)

Ultraschall -

Lecksuch - und Dichtheitsprüfgerät

SONAPHONE E

Bedienungsanleitung

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Table of Contents

General safety instructions for the use of the SONAPHONE RD ...........4

Scope of delivery.....................................................................................6

Overall view of the device and the accessory .........................................7

Function description.................................................................................8

Connections, operating- and display elements of the SONAPHONE RD

and its functions.......................................................................................9

Starting up .............................................................................................10

Charging the batteries ...........................................................................12

Ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T .................................................13

Charging the batteries ...........................................................................14

Application of the probes.......................................................................15

Usage of the accessories......................................................................19

Trouble shooting....................................................................................20

Maintenance..........................................................................................20

Technical data (SONAPHONE RD).......................................................23

Technical data (SONAPHONE T)..........................................................24

Warranty ................................................................................................26

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General safety instructions for the use of the

SONAPHONE RD

The SONAPHONE RD corresponds to the state of the art and the

safety-relevant rules. The manufacturer did everything to guarantee

safety working. The user must ensure that the safe use is not impaired.

The appliance is work-examined and was delivered in a safe to operate

condition.

(1) It is only allowed to use or to connect the delivered accessories with

SONAPHONE RD: the headphone, the ultrasonic probes, the telescopic

rod and the charger.

(2) It is only allowed to use the device by trained persons. Every user

who works with the device must read this user’s manual.

(3) To avoid a device defect the SONAPHONE RD has to be protected

against moisture.

(4) The device and all equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth.

Aggressive detergents can attack the plastic coating and can interfere

with the mechanical stability of SONAPHONE RD.

(5) The accumulator of the SONAPHONE RD can be charged by the

attached charger. The main voltage and the frequency have to be the

same as given on the rating plate of the charger.

(6) It is not allowed to open the SONAPHONE RD or the equipment or

to do repairs on your own. Only the manufacturer is allowed to do

repairs.

(7) The SONAPHONE RD and the used probes are proper for a usage

at a temperature range of 0...40°C. The permissible storage

temperature range is about -10...50°C.

(8) Working with the device the SONAPHONE RD and the probes

should be clearly visible. Never work with the probes or the telescopic

rod in areas with non-insulated voltage-carrying parts or without eye

contact in unknown areas. If you locate ultrasonic signals on electrical

installations, a sufficient safety distance must be kept to avoid electrical

flash-overs.

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(9) Application and handling of body sound probes have to be executed

with sufficient carefulness so that nobody can get hurt by the probe tip.

Use the holder for the probe on the shoulder-strap of the leather bag if

you carry the probe or when it is not in use.

(10) Also use the leather bag with shoulder-strap if you climb stairs, a

ladder, platforms and so on, to prevent an accident.

(11) Using the clamp holder for the probes caution is required, because

the spring force of the clamp holder can lead to injuries by getting

jammed.

(12) The application of the SONAPHONE RD in strong electromagnetic

fields should be avoided.

(13) The SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH gives no guaranty

and also not for damages of a third party caused through misuse of the

appliance.

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Scope of delivery

testing device SONAPHONE RD

ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T

Probes

•air sound probe - pluggable -

•body sound probe - waterproof -

•body sound probe - special -

•Flexible probe

Accessory

•headphone, sound deadening

•directional tube with tip

•ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T

•magnetic holder for probes

•clamp holder for probes

•charger

•telescopic rod

•transportation case

•operating manual

*) Please notice that the scope of delivery can vary appropriate to your

order.

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Overall view of the device and the accessory

operating

manual

body sound probe

waterproof

body sound probe

air sound probe

SONAPHONE T

char

head

hone

SONAPHONE RD

directional tube

with ti

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Function description

At many flow processes of gases, liquids and solids in pipelines and on

leakages, ultrasound arises from friction. These ultrasonic signals will be

received with the SONAPHONE RD and the intensity gets audible with

speaker or headphone. Simultaneously the level of the ultrasound will

be diplayed on a LCD or a LED-scale, respectively.

Ultrasound can arise out of a multitude of processes, as for example:

•at leakages within compressed-air-, steam- and vacuum plants

•at condenser drains

•at leaking valves, gate valves, shutoffs, taps in line systems

•at roller bearing defects

•at cavity on pumps and compressors

•at flash-overs and corona discharges on electrical installations

With the help of SONAPHONE RD, faults can exactly get located and

their size can get assessed. SONAPHONE T is used to detect leaking

spots on vehicles, containers and ventilation systems, where no

ultrasound is produced. SONAPHONE T generates ultrasonic waves,

which come out from leaking spots. The exact locating is done from the

outside with SONAPHONE RD.

The testing device SONAPHONE RD is a mains-independent, mobile

hand-held instrument. For the acquisition of the ultrasound, different

probes can be used, which can be connected with a cable or directly to

the testing device.

Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

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Connections, operating- and display elements of the

SONAPHONE RD and its functions

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Der Ultraschalldetektor SONAPHONE E ist ein modernes, einfach zu

bedienendes Handgerät zum Nachweis von Ultraschall in Gasen,

Flüssigkeiten und festen Körpern. Ultraschall entsteht bei einer Vielzahl

von Vorgängen und ist für das menschliche Ohr nicht hörbar. Das

SONAPHONE E nimmt Ultraschallsignale auf und wandelt diese in

hörbare Signale um. Gleichzeitig wird der Pegel des Ultraschalls auf

einem Display bzw. über einen Leuchtbalken angezeigt.

Ultraschallsignale können bei einer Vielzahl von Prozessen entstehen,

zum Beispiel:

•an Lecks innerhalb von Druckluft-, Dampf- und Vakuumanlagen

•an Kondensatableitern

•an undichten Ventilen, Schiebern, Absperrungen, Hähnen in

Leitungssystemen

•bei Wälzlagerschäden

•bei Kavitation an Pumpen und Verdichtern

•bei Überschlägen und Koronaentladungen an elektrischen Anlagen

Mit Hilfe des SONAPHONE E ist es möglich, die Fehler genau zu

lokalisieren und deren Größe abzuschätzen. Zur Ermittlung von

undichten Stellen an Fahrzeugen, Behältern, Containern und

lüftungstechnischen Anlagen, bei denen aktiv kein Ultraschall entsteht,

wird der Ultraschallsender SONAPHONE T eingesetzt. Dieser erzeugt

Ultraschallwellen, die an undichten Stellen austreten. Die genaue

Ortung erfolgt mittels des SONAPHONE E von außen. Der

Ultraschallsender SONAPHONE

Starting up

Switching on or off the device the ON/OFF-button has to be pressed.

After switching on the backlight lights up for a short time and it will be

indicated, that the SONAPHONE RD is ready for work. After an

operation time of 10 minutes the device switches off automatically. If the

detection is not finished at this moment the SONAPHONE RD has to be

switched on again.

CAUTION!

To prevent hearing damages the volume knob has to be turned to

minimum (left stop) before switching on the device. After switching on

Formatted: Bullets and Numbering

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you can increase the volume as long as the leackage signal can be

determined.

Depending on the operating purpose the probe has to be connected to

the SONAPHONE RD (see section "Application of the probes“). An air

sound probe is normally used for leak detection. The intensity of the

ultrasonic level depends on the dimension of the sound source, the

sound source orientation and the distance between the probe and the

sound source. So this effect can be used to detect and assess

leakages.

For leak detection, especially when a high surrounding noise level

occurs, the use of the sound deadening headphone is recommended.

For this reason the headphone has to be connected to the plug (Look to

the picture on previous page).

The volume can be controlled through the VOLUME knob, where the

position influences the intensity of the LED-scale.

Pressing the MAX button the storage of the maximum value of

ultrasound signals can be turned on or off. This function allows the user

to search for the maximum of the ultrasound source. When this function

is active, the yellow LED is lightened.

When the surrounding light is not sufficient, the display screen lights on

automatically.

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Charging the batteries

If the operating time of the SONAPHONE RD runs out, you have to

recharge the internal batteries. To start charging, you have to connect

the plug of the charger (on the right side) with the SONAPHONE RD.

After that you have to plug in the charger. The red charging lamp lights

up during charging. If the battery is completely discharged it can take 9

hours for recharging. When the charging is completed, the charging

lamp goes out and the charger can be unplugged.

An overcharging protection in the device prevents a device damage

caused by overcharging.

The charging power adaptor can also be used as power adaptor for the

SONAPHONE RD.

If the red LED charging lamp sparkles during charging, the

SONAPHONE RD has a defect and has to be sent to the manufacturer

for a check.

To improve the life of the batteries, they has to be recharged only when

the batteries are completely discharged.

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Ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T

The ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T sends continuously

ultrasonic waves. The modulation of the ultrasonic signal can be

changed by confirming the button MODE once. You have to use this

function if unusual noise superimposes the sound which has to be

analysed. Confirming the button MODE twice the transmitter power

increases. So it is possible to locate small leaks. Confirming the button

MODE three times the modulation by an increased transmitting power

increases.

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Charging the batteries

If the operating time of the SONAPHONE T runs out, the green lamp

sparkles and you have to recharge the internal batteries. To start

charging, you have to connect the plug of the charger with the

SONAPHONE T (plug CHARGE). After that you have to plug in the

charger. The red charging lamp CHARGE sparkles during charging. If

the accumulator is completely discharged it can take approximately 14

hours for recharging. When charging is completed, the red charging

lamp permanently lights up and the charger can be unplugged.

An overcharging protection in the device prevents a device damage

caused by overcharging. The charger can also be used as a power

adaptor for the SONAPHONE T.

CAUTION!

Only use the delivered charger to charge the internal batteries!

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Application of the probes

Air sound probe

The air sound probe is used to prove ultrasound. One can connect the

probe directly to the testing device, but it is also possible to use it

separately with the extension cable.

An increase of the accuracy of the detection is reached by the plug-on

of the directional tube. For the point-exact troubleshooting additionally

the directional tip is put on the pipe.

The probe can be screwed onto the clamp holder or magnetic holder for

a signal capturing during a longer period.

directional tube

directional tip

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Body sound probe waterproof

The body sound probe special is particularly suitable for the detection of

sources of ultrasonic at even surfaces.

The body sound probe special is water proof and can be used for

ultrasonic tests in damp environment or water systems. After using the

probe has to be dried.

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Body sound probe special

The body sound probes are used to prove ultrasound on solid bodies.

They were pressed onto the testing place by hand. To aquire

reproducible results, the pressure force and the direction have to be

constant. For a longer recording of ultrasound, you can use the clamp

holder or magnetic holder instead of the probe tip of the standard body

sound probe. To screw the probe tip on or off, use a wrench size 3.2

(included in delivery).

CAUTION!

Using the body sound probe pay attention to the general safety

instructions for the SONAPHONE RD (9).

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Flexible probe

You can use the flexible air sound probe to detect leaks in difficult

accessible areas.

CAUTION!

Using the flexible probe pay attention to point 8 of the general safety

instructions for the SONAPHONE RD.

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Usage of the accessories

Telescopic rod

The telescopic rod increases the reach of the user working with the

probes. The probes are jammed in a rotatable clamp and the plug

connection is plugged in the socket near the clamp. The connection to

the SONAPHONE RD is made with the cable of the telescopic rod. The

length of the telescopic rod is variable from approximately 1,7m till

approximately 3m. In addition the black union nut between outside and

interior pipe of the telescopic rod has to be loosened.

CAUTION!

For the use of the telescopic rod notice point 8 of the general safety

instructions for the SONAPHONE RD.

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Trouble shooting