Synergys LeakShooter LKS1000-V3 User manual

LKS1000-V3
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LKS1000-V3
user manual
VERSION 1.3

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what is the
LEAKSHOOTER®
LKS1000-V3 ?
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 is a
portable detection device that oers
the possibility to hear, measure, view
and record leaks which emit ultra-
sounds.
Main functions :
- Detection and location of ultrasound
via an automatic and dynamic target
- Listening to ultrasound by hetero-
dyne principle (40 kHz > 2.5 kHz)
- Measurement and display of the
RMS and RMS MAX values in real
time on a coloured bar graph
- Viewing the presence of ultrasound
on the screen (place of the leak)
- Saving the photo in the memory
with all its date and measurement
information
- Steam Trap analysis with integrated
ultrasonic US and temperature
T° sensors and STRAPSHOOTER®
rmware
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3, the rst ultrasound detection camera for leak detection,
steam trap analysis, designed and developed by LEAKSHOOTER®, a department of SYNERGYS
TECHNOLOGIES (France).

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summary
ULTRASONIC TECHNIQUE TO FIND GAS LEAKS 4
DESCRIPTION OF LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 5
DETAILS OF LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 KIT 6
BATTERY CHARGING 7
SWITCHING ON AND OFF 8
PROCEDURE FOR FINDING A LEAK
BY SCANNING TECHNIQUE WITH CONE 8
PROCEDURE FOR SEARCHING FOR THE LEAK WITH THE FLEXIBLE
ROD (OPTION) 9
DIFFERENT POSSIBLE MEASUREMENT SCREENS 9
MENU AND SETTINGS 10
TAKING PHOTOS WITH THE LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 11
HOW TO UNLOAD THE PICTURES INTO THE PC ? 12
STEAM TRAP PROGRAM : STRAPSHOOTER®14

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These turbulences generate a
wide spectrum of noise including
ultrasound, due to the friction of
the gas molecules (air for example)
through the hole.
The human ear hears up to about
20 kHz.
Therefore, the human ear does not
hear the ultrasound from about
20 kHz to 100 kHz.
That is why, by using sensors sensitive
to these ultrasounds, associated to a
heterodyne technique often centred
around 40 kHz, it is possible to nd
and hear the leaks easily.
Why are ultrasonic waves easy to
nd with an ultrasound detector ?
They are highly directional, emitting
in a specic direction.
They generate a high intensity
ultrasound at their emission source,
which decreases rapidly when further
away from the source.
They can be heard by heterodyne
technique (high frequency signal
demodulation type here, ultrasound
inaudible to the human ear) in low
frequency signals (audible to man,
here at about -2.5 kHz)
They can be detected in a noisy envi-
ronment (non-ultrasound), because
they are properly ltered by the
detector.
This ultrasonic technology has the
advantage of being accessible to all
by its ease of use.
ultrasOniC teChniQue tO
FinD Gas leaKs COmPresseD air Or
Other Gases unDer Pressure / VaCuum
When a gas goes from a high pressure state (compressed in a pipe at 6 bars
for example) to a low pressure state (leak in a line, with external atmospheric
pressure), there is a phenomenon of depression, which creates turbulences.
Pschiiiit
Emitted
ultrasounds
P ATM
P INT
= 6 Bar
P INT
= 6 Bar

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DesCriPtiOn OF
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3
Keypad
Colour
screen
Lower part
connectors
Connector
top of back

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Details OF the LEAKSHOOTER®
LKS1000-V3 Kit
ABS transport case LKSCASEABS
Ultrasonic detection camera LKS1000-V3
Anti-noise headphones with jack cable (SNR 31) LKSEAR
Universal battery charger LKSPOWER
USB cable for PC LKSUSB
User manual LKSMANUAL
Optional exible ROD of 400 mm
or 1500 mm and contact probe for
LKS1000-V3.

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Battery CharGinG
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 is equipped with a Lithium-ion battery.
Its capacity is about 6 hours of battery life, depending on the settings of the
appliance (camera activated or not, screen brightness, etc.).
It must be recharged exclusively with the charger provided in the kit (5V DC,
2A) or with an universal USB 5V DC, 1 or 2A power supply (PC USB, car adap-
ter USB) or with the spare LKSBATT external USB battery (optional) allowing
more than 15 hours of autonomy.
The charging time is about 5 hours.
ATTENTION !
Please take notice of the messages on the LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3
about instructions on the status of the battery.
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 is automatically switched o, when the battery
voltage is too low (at battery).
Please charge the battery when the appliance requires it to get the best
battery life.
IMPORTANT :
If you think you will not use the LKS1000 for more than a month,
please recharge it completely before storing it !
switChinG On anD OFF
Switching on
Press the button  1 seconde, LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 starts 1-2
seconds after initialization.
Switching o
Press for a longer time (1-2 seconds) the button , LEAKSHOOTER®
LKS1000-V3 is switched o.
If the battery is at, LEAKSHOOTER® LKS1000-V3 cannot be switched on.
Recharge (about 5 hours).

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PrOCeDure FOr FinDinG a
leaK By sCanninG teChniQue
with COne
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 has been designed to display the fusion of
images of the scene being scanned and the detected leak on the screen and
in real time continuously (ultrasound received = dynamic target present).
Depending on the size of the leak (intensity of ultrasonic waves received
around 40 kHz), the dynamic target will be in yellow or red colour.
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 is equipped with a special MAX value function
which thanks to the target shows you if you are close to the leak (simple square
target) or in front of the leak (square target and cross in the centre).
The method consists of scanning the scene, conscientiously.
MANUAL GAIN MODE : Default mode when switching
on the LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3
This mode will be used primarily when searching for small, medium and large
leaks. Start with the maximum of sensitivity (GAIN=110 DB, set when the appliance
is switched on).
Sweep the scene for example from left to right and from top to bottom, with the
aim of going in front of the leak and thus activating the special MAX value, which
will remain frozen a few seconds (bold vertical line in the colour bar graph).
If you still have the red target, everywhere, it is because you are in a saturated
area. Slightly lower the GAIN and start again in such a way as to nd a direction
in which to go.
Thus, go back to the area to nd this special MAX value (align RMS real time
and MAX). You will see a cross in the centre of the dynamic target square.
You are in front of the leak.
Leak
& ultrasound

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PrOCeDure FOr searChinG
FOr the leaK with the
FleXiBle rOD (OPtiOn)
When you are working on places where access is dicult or on small connec-
tors, ttings, etc., it is more ecient to work with the 400 mm or 1500 mm
exible rod than with the cone.
You will work in MANUAL mode as previously.
Locate the leak with the rod, and then point the camera in the direction of the
end of the rod to take a photo of the location of the leak.
REMARK :
You can use the headphones at any time. You can then hear the detected leak.
DIFFERENT POSSIBLE MEASUREMENT SCREENS
Case no. 1 : No leak Case no. 2 : Close to small leak
Case no. 3 : Facing a small leak Case no. 4 : Close to a major leak
(medium and large)
REMARK : The more the RMS value approaches the MAX value, the more the target bunches up
in its centre.

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Case no. 5 : Faced with a signicant leak
Remarks for these 5 dierent
possibilities :
It is possible to adjust the volume
in the headphones during the
measurement. Click the up and
down buttons of the keyboard
joystick (volume adjustable from
0 to 10). Be careful not to remain
at high volume for a long period !
The standard volume is 3-4 /10.
Synergys Technologies will in no case be responsible for hearing problems in the case of intensive
use and high volume of the headphones.
Thanks to the eciency of the LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 dynamic
real time target, MAX and RMS values), it is possible to do without the
headphones.
menu anD settinGs
The menu of the LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 is accessible by the key
Valid.
Menu
on the keypad.
You then access : up and down buttons, escape with the key .
- Freq.Detection : Frequency of the
kHz mixer (variable from 34 to 46
kHz)
Defaut Fmixer is 41,5 kg for use with
cone and exible. For use with contact
probe, use written delivered paper
value ± 0,1 kHz.
- Stored Photo taken : To view photos
stored in the memory of the LKS1000-V3
- Screen brightness (0 to 10)
- Camera use : Deactivation/activation of the camera, to save the batteries.

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If you continue to go down after « Use camera », you can go to SETUP, click it with
Valid.
Menu . To browse through the menu, use the up and down keys of the keypad.
To modify and conrm a setting, click
Valid.
Menu . To exit the menu, click .
A B C
BATTERY LEVEL: Voltage and approximate % of use
of the battery
DATE / TIME
USB CONNECTION: to establish the connection
with the PC
AUTOMATIC cut-o time
LANGUAGE (French, English, German)
RMS MEASUREMENT AMPLITUDE: Selection of
amplitude scale for graphic in Real Time (0-30 ; 10-40 ;
20-50 ; 30-60 ; 40-70 ; 50-80 dB)
TEMPERATURE UNIT: °C or °F
ACQUISITION TIME: 30, 60, 90, 120s for Auto Diagnose
HIGH TRESHOLD DELTA: Treshold delta to detect
“OPEN” condition (normally “2”)
LOW TRESHOLD LEVEL: Treshold level to detect
“CLOSED” condition (normally “REAL TIME lowest level + 2dB”)
taKinG PhOtOs with the
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3
Saving a photo
A/ When you are in front of the leak (target and cross at the centre, RMS=MAX),
click once on .The image is frozen and ready to go into the memory. You
can still exit (Esc) and not save this photo by clicking on .
B/ Otherwise, click a second time on . The image is ready to be digitised.
The image receives a number (default number) then is time stamped.
C/ Then click on
Valid.
Menu , the image is saved.

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Deleting a photo
(Escape is always possible before conrming the action !)
To erase all the photos, choose one in memory : Menu/Photos taken and
conrm and then press  for 2 seconds, conrm
Valid.
Menu , will erase all the photos.
To delete a single photo, choose one in memory : Menu/Photos taken and
conrm and then click . Conrm
Valid.
Menu to delete the photo.
If there is no photo in memory, a message « No photo » appears.
hOw tO unlOaD the
PiCtures intO the PC ?
Only for standard leak detection, not for STRAPSHOOTER®.
Connection of the LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 to the
WINDOWS PC via an universal usb connection type
USB MASS STORAGE
No PC software or driver to install
PC with WIN XP/VISTA/7/8/10 + LKS1000-V3 (O) + USB cable
Description
The USB MASS STORAGE connection allows you to unload the photos from the
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3/LKS100 to archive them permanently in the PC.
Installation
Connect the LEAKSHOOTER®to the PC via the USB cable. Switch on the
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3.
Press the
Valid.
Menu key, go to Setup. Press the
Valid.
Menu key again.
Go to USB connection, press the
Valid.
Menu key. « USB connection in progress »
appears on the screen.
The PC detects the appliance and opens a window to the screen showing the
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 memory (USB MASS STORAGE). Inside are the
photos in BMP format. Copy the photos to the PC (copy / paste).
Attention, do not delete the pictures of the LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3
via the PC but via the appliance later. Please do not touch the NO ERASE
directory.
You will also nd a FOTOLIST le (.txt format) that you can also save. This is
raw measurement data. To exit this mode, disconnect the USB cable from
the PC. The LKS1000-V3 restarts automatically. You can continue to take
measurements or switch o your appliance.

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Connect the USB cable to the PC and switch
on the LKS1000-V3.Go to the « Setup » line and conrm
Go to « USB Link » and conrm.
Wait a few seconds
Your PC displays the images on the screen.
Copy them. Delete photos via the LKS1000-
V3, not via the PC !

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steam traP PrOGram :
STRAPSHOOTER®
STEAM TRAP REAL TIME ANALYSIS & STEAM TRAP
AUTO DIAGNOSIS PROGRAM
LEAKSHOOTER®LKS1000-V3 with integrated US and T° sensors has a special
embedded rmware for STEAM TRAP SURVEYS: STRAPSHOOTER®. You can
hear (with headphone) and see (with graphical curve) what happened inside
your STEAM TRAP in real time (REAL TIME ANALYSIS) and you can also do an
auto diagnosis to have a traceability of its condition state (AUTO DIAG).
- Connect the contact probe to your LEAKSHOOTER®.
Click on the STEAM TRAP button .
- Put the ultrasonic probe in contact with the STEAM TRAP main body
near the discharge orice location (without eort) and try to be stable
as possible.
Per default, GAIN value is settled at 104 dB.
If necessary, adapt your RMS measurement Amplitude scale in MENU.
1. REAL TIME ANALYSIS
Select REAL TIME ANALYSIS real time
analysis with the joystick keyboard (Fig. 1 > Fig. 2),
click . Then, click on when you are ready to measure. You see now
the real time curve of the internal ultrasonic noise made by the STEAM
presence in the TRAP.
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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The complete time scale on the
screen is 30s and is automatically
refreshed, waiting whenever a click
on to freeze it (Fig. 3). Then,
you can measure T° in and T° out by
moving always on right direction with
button and to measure T°.
You can save all by clicking on .
It will start again. You can escape
with .
Basically, you have to nd clear
CYCLES to have an OK condition.
If you look a quasi-constant high or
a quasi-constant low level of noise,
you probably have OPEN or CLOSED
condition (to be conrmed with
T°IN and T°OUT values).
Before to do AUTO DIAG, please have a look on the minimum and maximum
levels (dB) of this curve. Remain these values in dB. Leave the STEAM TRAP
program by clicking on , go to the main MENU of LEAKSHOOTER®, go to
SETUP, go to Low threshold level and High threshold delta, change the
values depending of your situation.
The best (to adapt depending of TRAP technology) is to add 2 dB value to the
minimum level (MIN) of your curve for the Low threshold level and as High
threshold delta something between 1 to 5 dB (2 dB is common), depending
of TRAP technology.
LEAKSHOOTER®will know now when you have OPEN or CLOSED situations
(Fig. 4).
If you need to adapt GAIN (sensitivity) to avoid saturation, you can decrease
GAIN value with button during REAL TIME real time
analysis or AUTO DIAG
auto
diag .
2. AUTO DIAG
After making the REAL TIME ANALYSIS with the right settings (Low threshold
level and High threshold delta), you can have a traceability of your analysis
by doing an AUTO DIAGNOSIS. It will help you to store the STEAM TRAP photo
with the condition situation (US+T°).
Select the AUTO DIAG
auto
diag with the joystick keyboard (Fig. 1 > Fig. 2).
Fig. 3
Fig. 4

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Then, click on when you are
ready to measure.
You see now the vertical real time
bargraph of the internal ultraso-
nic noise made by the STEAM pre-
sence in the TRAP and the hori-
zontal “Please wait” message (Fig.
5). AUTO DIAG time analysis can
be 30, 60, 90, 120 and 300s long
(settled in general MENU). This time duration will depend of your STEAM
TRAP technology. We try to capture minimum “2 cycles OPEN-CLOSED”.
If you capture only 1 cycle, it will be necessary to change this time duration.
At the end of the AUTO DIAG, you can also measure (it is recommended) ap-
proximate T°IN and T°OUT (pipe temperatures in °C or °F, see in the general
MENU). We recommend around 0,15 meter distance for the best capture of
the pipe T°. Measure and valid T° with OK. If you have shiny pipe, use black
matt adhesive tape for correct values (Emissivity!).
Now, you can save all information in the memory by taking a photo of your
STEAM TRAP with and , x2 times (photo capture & memory).
See in the next page 3 results possibilities: CLOSED-OPEN-CYCLING OK.
Basically, you have to wait detection of an US cycle or modulation presence
when you measure on a STEAM TRAP. Sometimes, it takes 1 minute or more,
depending of trap technology and process.
Fig. 5
Fig. 1 Fig. 2

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• THERMODYNAMIC – MECHANICAL INVERTED BUCKET - THERMOSTATIC
STEAM TRAPS are working with a “clear” ON-OFF cycle. > AUTO DIAG
and REAL TIME can be used.
• MECHANICAL BALL FLOAT is more working with a ”modulated” long
cycle. Please check for this trap, the presence of real modulation (OK)
and T°IN & T°OUT to be sure about condition. To conrm OPEN or
CLOSED, its US signal should be low or high but constant, not
modulated. > Only REAL TIME can be used, AUTO DIAG is not really
adapted for modulation.
CLOSED means the TRAP is probably blocked in a closed position (to conrm
with T°IN and T°OUT), it is very dangerous for the installation and human
people (water hammer)!
OPEN means the TRAP is probably blocked in an open position (to conrm
with T°IN and T°OUT), it costs a lot of money (ENERGY LOSSES).
CYCLING OK mean the TRAP is in a good condition.

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CLASSIC CASES OF TRAP CONDITION:
us result t° in t° Out COnClusiOn
CLOSED?
With constant US
Really blocked closed (careful-danger)
Potential water hammer.
CLOSED?
With constant US Not in service (no steam presence)
CLOSED?
With constant US
Evacuation of large amont of water
(probably thermodynamic-thermostatic system
OK). Check again later.
CLOSED?
With modulated US
Evacuation of large amont of water
(probably oat machanical system OK).
Check again later.
OPEN?
With constant US Really blocked open (energy losses)
OPEN?
With constant US
Not in service (no steam presence).
Probably US high noise level comes from other pipes
OPEN?
With constant US
Evacuation of large amont of water
(probably thermodynamic-thermostatic system
OK). Check again later.
OPEN?
With modulated US
Evacuation of large amont of water
(probably oat machanical system OK).
Check again later.
CYCLING OK Trap in good condition of work
Steam T°
Hot water T°
No steam - No water
3. MEMORY
You can review on the LEAKSHOOTER®screen all REAL TIME ANALYSIS or
AUTO DIAG results via MEMORY . It is not possible here to delete les, just
to review. You need to connect LEAKSHOOTER®to PC if you need to delete
STEAM TRAP les.

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3. DOWNLOAD FILES TO PC
You can review all REAL TIME ANALYSIS or AUTO DIAG results in lKs rePOrts
directory. You are allowed to COPY/PASTE/DELETE these “BMP les” coming
from this directory to your PC.
CAREFUL:
BMP photo les coming from LEAKSHOOTER®standard leak detection
program (not from STEAM TRAP program) are located in a dierent
directory than lKs rePOrts and cannot be deleted from the PC but
from the LEAKSHOOTER®itself only (see in the user manual-HOW
TO UNLOAD THE PICTURES INTO THE PC?). STRAPSHOOTER®BMP photo
les coming from lKs rePOrts can be via USB link be COPIED/
PASTED/DELETED to/from PC.

SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES has been
established in 1996 in France, to oer
innovative and professional solutions for
preventive and predictive maintenance.
SYNERGYS TECHNOLOGIES is the inventor
of the ultrasonic visualization concept
with the LEAKSHOOTER®and of the MCP
(Machine Condition Picture) concept with
the VSHOOTER®.
We are present worldwide with professional
and trained distributors.
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