UE Systems Ultraprobe 15000 Touch User manual

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V 1.9
Instruction Manual
ULTRAPROBE 15,000…
TOUCH

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Table of Contents
1. Introduction
2.
Basic Components 5
Ultraprobe Kit
A. Standard Plug-In Modules 6
•Scanning Module 6
•Contact Module 6
•LRM Long Range Module 6
•RAS-MT Magnetic Transducer
•RAM 7
3. Accessories
A. Standard Accessories 7
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•Headset 7
•WTG-1 Warble Tone Generator 7
•Rubber Focusing Probe 7
•Stethoscope Extension Kit 7
•Battery 7
•BCH-15 Battery Charger 7
•Battery Charger Pod 7
B. Optional Accessories 8
•CFM-15 8
•UWC-15 8
•DHC-2 Headphones 8
•TFSM 8
•TFCM 8
•UFMTG-1991 8
•WTG-2SP Warble Pipe Threaded Tone Generator 8
•BCH-WTG2 8
•HTS-15 8
DISPLAY ICONS 9
4. Overview
A. Key Features 9
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Pistol Grip Housing 9
•On/Off/Suspend button 9-10
•SD Card 10
•Turn Off 10
•Suspend 10
•Trigger Switch 10
•Touch Screen Display 10
•Spectral Analysis Screen (FFT) 10
•Camera 11
•IR Thermometer 11
•Laser Pointer 11
•Battery 11
•Test Module Receptacle 11
Setting up the Ultraprobe 15,000 11

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I. Turn on the Ultraprobe 15,000 11
II. Home Screen 11
•Main Screen (dB) 12
•Setup Screen 12
•dB/Temp 12
•Valve (ABCD) Screen 12
•Route 12
Setup Screens/Icons 12
•Preferences 12
•Info 13
•Reset 13
•Upgrades 14
•Applications 14
•Fields 14
Viewing and Selecting Icons 14
Using Screens 14
Using Main (dB) Screen 15
Using dB/Temp Screen 16
Using Temp & Emissivity Screen 16
Using Valve/Steam Screen 16-17
Using Spectra (FFT) Screens 17
Selecting Icons for Position on Displays 18
Storing a Record 18
Recording a Sound 18-19
Capturing the Spectra Screen Image 19
Entering Test Data 19
View Record 19
Viewing, Sorting a Route 20
Camera 20
Trigger Switch 20
Quick Change Battery 20
Wrist Strap 21
Headset Jack 21
Recharge Jack 21
Charging Pod 21
4. User Instructions
•Trisonic- Scanning Module 21
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•Method of Airborne Detection 21
•Headset 21
•Rubber Focusing Probe 21
•Long Range Module 21
•Stethoscope Module 22
•Stethoscope Extension Kit 22
•RAM-MT Magnetic Transducer 22
•Charging the UP15000 22
•Warble Tone Generator 22
•Charging the Warble Tone Generator 22-23
•Helpful Hints 23
•Using the SD card 23
•Playing a Recorded S0nd 23
•Auto Shutdown Battery Feature 23
•Resetting the On Board Computer 23

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•Alarm Enable/Disable 23
•Ultraprobe 15,000 Specifications 24
•Instructions For Setting The Combination Lock On Carrying Case 26
•Index 27-29
•Appendix A: Sensitivity Validation procedure 30-31

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Congratulations on your selection of the Ultraprobe 15,000. You are about to experience Ultrasound
Condition Monitoring at its most advanced level. As you become more familiar with this amazing
inspection system, we hope that you will begin to appreciate all that it can do to help with your
predictive maintenance and energy conservation programs.
1.
INTRODUCTION
Your Ultraprobe 15,000 is a versatile instrument with many features that will make your inspections easy,
fast and accurate. As with any new instrument, it is important to review this manual before you begin
inspections.
ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY TRAINING:
Your Ultraprobe 15,000 has many applications ranging from leak detection and electrical inspection to
mechanical analysis.
It may be used to analyze sounds and data, view trends, or just identify a problem. How it is used is up to
you. As you gain experience and learn how much you can do, you might want to extend your knowledge
by enrolling in one of the many training courses offered by UE Training Systems, Inc. For more
information about training opportunities:
Go to: www.uesystems.com/training.asp
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ULTRAPROBE 15,000 KIT
Pistol-Grip
Housing
WTG-1 Warble
Tone Generator
Rubber Focusing Probe
Long Range
Module
Stethoscope Extension Kit
Stethoscope
Module
Trisonic Scanning
Module
Battery & Pod
RAS/RAM
Magnetic
Transducer &
Cable
Headphones
Battery Recharger

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STANDARD MODULES:
A. PLUG-IN MODULES
TRISONICTM SCANNING MODULE
This module is utilized to receive air-borne ultrasound such as the ultrasounds emitted by pressure/vacuum
leaks and electrical discharges. There are four prongs at the rear of the module. For placement, align the
prongs with the four corresponding jacks in the front end of the pistol housing and plug in. The TrisonicTM
Scanning Module has a phased array of three piezoelectric transducers to pick up the airborne ultrasound.
This phased array focuses the ultrasound on one "hot spot" for directionality and effectively intensifies the
signal so that minute ultrasonic emissions can be detected.
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STETHOSCOPE (CONTACT) MODULE
This is the module with the metal rod. This rod is utilized as a "waveguide" in that it is sensitive to
ultrasound that is generated internally such as within a pipe, bearing housing or steam trap. Once stimulated
by ultrasound, it transfers the signal to a piezoelectric transducer located directly in the module housing.
The module is shielded to provide protection from stray RF waves that have a tendency to effect electronic
receiving and measurement. . It is equipped with low noise amplification to allow for a clear, intelligible
signal to be received and interpreted. For placement align the four prongs on the back with the
corresponding receptacles in the front of the pistol and plug in.
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A cone shaped scanning module that increases the detection distance above standard scanning modules.
The LRM-15 is ideal for high voltage inspection and for locating leaks at great distances.
LRM-(LONG RANGE MODULE):
Stethoscope (Contact) Module
Trisonic
TM
Scanning Module
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The RAS/RAM- MT is a magnetically mountable contact probe with cable. The probe is applied to a test
surface and the RAM (Remote Access Module) is plugged into the front end of the Ultraprobe.
RAM/RAS-MT: REMOTE MAGNETIC TRANSDUCER
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ACCESSORIES
A. STANDARD ACCESSORIES
HEADSET
This heavy-duty headset is designed for use with or without a hardhat and can block out intense sounds
often found in industrial environments so that the user may easily hear the sounds received by the
ULTRAPROBE. In fact, these headphones provide over 23 dB of low frequency noise attenuation.
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WTG-1 WARBLE TONE GENERATOR
The WTG-1 Tone Generator is an ultrasound transmitter used to validate the sensitivity of an Ultraprobe
before and at times after an inspection. For details on the Sensitivity Validation test, see Appendix A:
Sensitivity Validation Test. The Warble Tone generator may also be used for specialized tests such as
when it is difficult to produce pressure or draw a vacuum floods an area with ultrasound which will flow
through a (usually) large leak area. By scanning with the TrisonicTM Scanning Module, empty containers
such as, bulkheads or hatches can be instantly checked for leakage.
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RUBBER FOCUSING PROBE
The Rubber Focusing Probe is a cone shaped rubber shield. It is used to block out stray ultrasound and to
assist in narrowing the field of reception of the “Trisonic" Scanning Module.
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STETHOSCOPE EXTENSION KIT
This consists of three metal rods that will enable a user to reach up to 31 additional inches (78.7 cm) with
the Stethoscope Module.
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This Ultraprobe 15,000 uses a lithium ion battery. A full charge will take about 4 hours, however you may
charge the unit at any time for short intervals or for a longer period. If it is kept on charge over 4 hours,
there will be no harm to the battery. NOTE: When the effective battery charge is used up the
instrument shuts down and a message to recharge the battery will be displayed in the display panel.
BATTERY (2):
BCH-10 BATTERY CHARGER
This is the battery charger for the UP-15,000. It works with both 120 VAC, 60 Hertz and 240 VAC, 50
Hertz and comes with multiple plug adaptors for different countries. The charging time is about 4 hours.
There are two plugs: Black for the main pistol housing and Yellow for the WTG-1 Tone Generator.
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UE- BATTERY CHARGER POD
This is a Battery Recharge Pod docking station for charging Ultraprobe Batteries (Lithium Ion only). This
pod will charge the standard batteries that come with the Ultraprobe 15,000 while removed from the
metered pistol housing.
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RAM/RAS-MT Magnetic Mount Transducer

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B. OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
CFM-15
A scanning module used for close proximity low level leak detection in pressure and vacuum systems.
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UWC-15
The UWC-15, Ultrasonic Waveform Concentrator, substantially increases the detection distance. The
UWC-15 is great for corona, tracking and arc detection at safe distances. Includes carrying case
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DHC-2
Headphone is for Standard Applications that do not require the use of a hard hat
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TFSM
: Telescoping Flexible Scanning Module: A flexible scanning probe that is bent to accommodate
odd scanning angles. The telescoping action helps scan hard to reach areas.
TFCM
: Telescoping Stethoscope (Contact) Module: A contact probe for structure borne inspection that
can be extended for hard to reach areas.
UFMTG-1991
The UFMTG 1991 is a multi-directional warble tone generator. It has a high power output with a circular
transmission pattern of 360°.
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WTG-2SP WARBLE PIPE THREADED TONE GENERATOR
A Warble Tone Generator that is used in test conditions where it is not possible to physically place the
standard WTG-1 Warble Tone Generator, such as in pipes or in certain heat exchangers or tanks. Features:
1” NPT male threaded nipple with adapters for ¾” and ½” female nipple with a 10 turn amplitude
adjustment dial. Metric adapters are also available.
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BCH-WTG
Optional 220 VAC @ 50 Hz charger for all Warble Tone Generators, the line input is 220 VAC @ 50Hz
and the charging time is about 8 hours.
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HTS-15
Holster set for the UP-15,000
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DISPLAY ICONS
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4. OVERVIEW
A. KEY FEATURES
The pistol grip housing contains your operational features such as: On/Off button, Trigger Switch, Touch
Screen, camera with flash, Infrared Thermometer, Laser pointer, Battery, and Test Module Receptacle.
PISTOL-GRIP HOUSING
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Located on the back under the Display Panel, this must be pressed firmly to turn the
instrument ON.
ON/OFF BUTTON
Main Default Screen. Spectral Analysis
screen & function Opens Camera for
photos View a specific
historical record
Main Screen
displays dB Set up instrument
functions Use to View image and take the photo Input additional
test data to record
Display for dB and
temperature Valve/Steam test
display View your
uploaded route Store your test data
Temperature
display (no dB)
Turns off/on
Temperature sensing Adjust Emissivity Exit screen
Remove SD Card

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a.
NOTE: Be sure the SD card is inserted in the Ultraprobe 15,000 before turning on.
TURN OFF
1. Press the On/Off button
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2. Touch the Off Box on the display screen
b. SUSPEND
1. Press the On/Off button
: In place of turning the instrument on and off in between short intervals of use, or
to extend the use time on a battery (normally 4 hours of continuous use after a complete charge),
put the instrument on SUSPEND. To do this:
2. Touch the SUSPEND box on the display screen.
c. RETURN TO OPERATION MODE:
1. Touch the display screen and display will re-open.
(cancel the SUSPEND mode) :
2.
The SD card is used to store all your inspection data and sounds. It will hold the test
information for transfer to a computer that has Ultratrend DMS V 5.0 or higher installed.
SD CARD AND SLOT:
When removing the SD Card while the
REMOVE SD CARD
Instrument is on , open the Home Screen and Select this icon. You will be
prompted when to turn the instrument off.
NOTE: Be sure the SD card is inserted in the Ultraprobe 15,000 before turning on
ALWAYS turn the Ultraprobe 15,000 OFF before removing the SD card!
3. This has multiple functions. After the instrument has been turned on using the On/Off
Button (above), pull the trigger in while performing your tests. To hold a reading for
storage or review, release the trigger. The trigger Switch is also used to turn on the laser
pointer or the IR Thermometer when these features have been selected in the “Set-Up
Menu”.
TRIGGER SWITCH:
4. All your inspection functions can be controlled by just touching an icon, arrow or data box.
TOUCH SCREEN DISPLAY:
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Select FFT (Spectra) display, Time Series display or dual display: Record and Play back
sounds.
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5.
You may use the camera function to capture images of test points or items of interest that
will be used in your reports.
CAMERA:
6.
This non-contact thermometer will measure the temperature of your test points. It can be
used in the Temp screen and in the dB/Temp screen.
INFRARED THERMOMETER:
7.
The Laser pointer is a class II (for Europe) or a Class IIIa (elsewhere) type laser DO NOT
POINT IT AT EYES. To activate it, enter the setup mode, select the “Oper” tab and look
for Trigger Features. Touch the Trigger Features box. Then using the arrows, move up or
down until Trig & Laser ON/OFF is shown. Touch the box to select and exit
LASER POINTER:
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Slide the Battery into the Handle until it “Clicks” in securely
BATTERY:
9. TEST MODULE RECEPTACLE
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Plug in all test modules here.
SETTING UP THE ULTRAPROBE 15,000
I. a. The instrument will not open without the SD card placed fully into the slot. TURN ON THE ULTRAPROBE 15,000
b. To turn the instrument on, press and then release the ON/OFF button
as shown.
II. a. The Home Screen will display the Icons for operating your Ultraprobe 15,000.
HOME SCREEN:
In order to select an operating screen, you must enter the Home Screen.
Battery
Battery Clip
Camera and Flash
Laser Pointer
Infrared Thermometer
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The display screens in the Home Screen are:
dB(Main Screen)
This will display the test decibel and the test frequency
Setup
: This Icon will take you to the setup screen where you will configure the
instrument to meet your test requirements
dB/Temperature
: This test screen displays decibel, frequency and temperature.
ABCD (Valve Test Screen)
This screen will only be displayed if the Valve or steam
application has been selected in Setup/Applications. It will display the dB data for each of the four
(A,B,C,D) test points and the frequency.
Route
: View your test route. The route is displayed in sequential order. Each record
can be viewed by touching the test number.
Remove SD Card: You must touch this icon BEFORE
removing your SD Card.
II.
Before using the instrument, become familiar with the various features and modes of operation.
You may customize the instrument to meet your specific inspection demands. This is accomplished in the
A.
SET UP MODES & FEATURES:
SETUP Mode:
1. Turn the instrument on
2. Locate the Setup icon on the Home Screen
3. Touch the Icon to enter the Setup mode.
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SETUP SCREEN ICONS:
NOTE: to scroll from one setup feature to the next, touch the UP/DOWN arrows on the right
of the screen. To select or change a setting, touch the selection box (or circle) on the screen.
Box will be highlighted. Then use the UP/DOWN arrows on the right to move within the
selected box. When through, touch the selected box to deselect.
a. “Preferences”: Here you will be able to select:

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1. Inspector identification:
. use up to 3 letters
2. Inspection Module
: you will use (Ex: SCM, LRM etc.)
3. Display Response:
This affects the movement of the intensity indicator. It may be
set for Slow, Medium or Fast.
4. Trigger Features:
The trigger is used to actively display a dB reading while pulled
and freeze a dB reading when released. In the Setup mode, the operator can select “Laser
On” or “Laser Off”. If “Laser On” is selected, every time the trigger is pulled, the Laser
will be on. When the Trigger is released, the Laser will turn off. If “Laser off” is
selected, the Laser will always be off, even when the Trigger is pulled on for testing.
5. Alarm Enable/disable
6. Alarm Rec (Record) Time:
Use this to record sound samples manually or to record a
sound sample when an alarm level has been reached or exceeded. Using the UP/DOWN
selector arrows, the time for recording your sound samples can be selected. The selection
will include a time value of from5 seconds up to 30 seconds. You may also select
MANUAL. When MANUAL is selected, press the REC (recording) box in the Spectral
Screen. To stop recording, Press STOP.
7. Headphone Volume:
There may be situations in which the sound level in the
headphones is uncomfortably high and the sensitivity level must remain in a high level.
To make this comfortable for the user, the volume of the headphones can be adjusted for
100% of volume to as low as 0% of volume.
8. Turn off time
: The Turn-off time can be set to 5, 10 or 15 seconds. Or it can be
disabled. In disable, when the instrument is turned on, it will stay on until either it is
turned off, set in suspend or the battery charge is depleted.
9. Frequency Adjust
: An inspector might want to be sure the frequency is not changed
during a route. To lock the frequency, select No, to enable frequency tuning, select Yes.
10. Instrument Setup:
The factory default is Manual. All adjustments are made by the
inspector as he/she goes through the route. The Automatic setting is used after the initial
baseline data has been uploaded to the Ultraprobe 15,000. In the Automatic setting the
instrument will move sequentially from one test point to the next, and set itself for the
original baseline setup, which will include the Frequency and Sensitivity for that point.
For example, if the operator is testing bearings, the instrument will move from test point
1 to test point 2 and if the baseline data was set at a sensitivity level of 43 with a
frequency of 30 kHz, the instrument will automatically set for these parameters.
11. Units:
Set measuring units for either Metric or “Standard”.
12. Frequency Default
: The default frequency from the factory is 40 kHz. If the
Ultraprobe is to be used consistently at another frequency, set the default to that
frequency. Every time the instrument is turned on, it will default to that selected
frequency. For example, if most of the inspections are to be mechanical, the user might
set the default frequency to 30 kHz.
13. Sensitivity Default
: the user can select a sensitivity value so that every time the
instrument is turned on for testing, that value will be the starting “high” level. For
example, the default factory Sensitivity value is 70. In some routes this will be too high
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b. Info
1. Show Versions: This displays the operating version for both the operating software
and the spectral analysis software.
: This Setup feature displays three items:
2. Set Date/time: Use this to adjust the time and date,
3. Calibration Due: This is set at the factory and reset every time the Ultraprobe is sent
back after calibration.
c. Reset:
1. Restore Lists: All test information is set as a list in Ultratrend DMS, the standard
operating software that accompanies the Ultraprobe. If list identification letters have
been changed in Ultratrend DMS, they will be entered into the Ultraprobe. Restore
lists will reset the Ultraprobe back to the original lists as set at the factory.
This Setup feature is used for two settings:
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2. Default Settings: When Yes is selected the instrument settings will change to the
original settings as it came from the factory
d. Upgrade:
a. There are two selections in this section: Upgrade Program
: Whenever there is an upgrade to the Ultraprobe 15,000 it may
be downloaded off the UE web site onto the SD card. Insert the SD card with the
upgrade and use Upgrade Program.
b. Upgrade Language
e.
: To change language from the default English to another
language: It must be changed in Ultratrend DMS. Open Ultratrend. Select Edit, then
Edit Preferences, select a language. Restart your computer. Then upload a route onto
the SD card. With the SD card in the Ultraprobe, select Upgrade Language.
Applications
b. Generic
:Each application has unique data. When an application is selected the
instrument will automatically set up specific fields that are unique to that application. The
specific applications are:
c. Valves
d. Bearing
e. Electrical
f. Steam
g. Leak
There is one other selection on the Apps page: Fields
h. Fields: These are test information fields that will accompany test results. Each
application has a set list of test fields. Select or deselect the specific fields and then
touch OK to set.
1. Icons may be viewed on any of the following display screens: Main, dB and
Temperature, Valve and Temperature.
VIEWING AND SELECTING ICONS:
2. Only two icons at a time may be shown continuously
3. To view icons: touch the bottom of the screen.
4. To view more icons, use the “left/right” arrows to move the icons on and off the screen
5. To select an icon for continuous display and easy access on the screen:
a. Touch the bottom of the screen to display the icons
b. Use the left/right arrows until the icon you will use is displayed
c. Touch the icon and slide it up to the middle of the left side of the display screen
USING SCREENS:
a. Turn on the Ultraprobe by pressing the ON button
To use any of the screens:
b. When the Home screen opens, select an Icon
c. To use an operational screen such as “Main”, “dB/Temp”,
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inspection. If no or very little ultrasound is present of if the
sensitivity value is too high for the test area, the dB will not
show on the screen. 3 Dashed (---) lines will show. Adjust the
“S” (Sensitivity value) by touching the Sensitivity box and then
use the Up/DOWN arrows to move the S value up or down as
needed.
d. To freeze a reading for saving or observation, release the
trigger.
1. Home:
When the Ultraprobe is turned on, the Home screen will be displayed. There are 4
icons shown: Main screen, Setup, dB and Temperature Screen, and Route. Should the Valve
or Steam application be selected, the Valve icon (ABCD) will also be shown. Select one of
the icons to enter and use the full features of the Ultraprobe 15,000.
NOTE
: To change from one operating screen (such as Main, dB/Temp or Valve) to another,
you must return to the Home screen.
2. Main (dB):
This screen will display the Record number, Decibel, Frequency, Sensitivity
Level and an Intensity Level box. The Intensity Level box also acts as the Sensitivity
Control.This will be explained below, there are two control arrows on the right to be used
to adjust or change the sensitivity, frequency, record number and emissivity.
a. To change the Frequency: touch the kHz (frequency), when a highlight appears
around the selected area then use the UP/DOWN arrows to adjust.
b. To change the Sensitivity: touch the sensitivity value, when a highlight appears
around the selected area then use the UP/DOWN arrows to change. You will see the
change in the sensitivity value in the upper left of the screen. An alternative to using
the arrows is to use the intensity level box, which uses a bar graph to indicate
intensity. Tap the box in either the high (right) or low (left) area of the box until the
Sensitivity value (S=) changes as needed).
c. To change to different Record Number: touch the Record Number, when a highlight
appears around the selected area then use the then use the UP/DOWN arrows to the
desired location.
d. To save the data, touch the bottom of the screen and locate the save icon, touch save,
when prompted, touch yes to save.
Viewing changes in Decibel Levels
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To view decibel levels the Ultraprobe must be in the active scan mode
. Pull the
trigger in to activate the active scan mode. To freeze the data for storage, while
pointing or touching the test point in the active mode, release the trigger. The data
will be frozen on the screen until it is either stored or the Trigger is pulled in.

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Sensitivity value
3.
dB/Temp:
The decibel and temperature levels are shown in this screen.
This screen will display the Record number, Decibel, Temperature, Frequency, Sensitivity
Level and an Intensity Indicator box. The Intensity Indicator box also acts as the sensitivity
control. There are two control arrows on the right to be used to adjust sensitivity and
frequency.
To freeze a temperature reading while continuing to test for decibel levels, touch/tap the
temperature and a line will appear as shown above, or tap the bottom of the display
screen and use the LEFT/RIGHT arrows until the Temp on/off icon is shown. Touch
the icon to turn off temperature sensing a line will appear. When done, either touch/tap
the temperature reading or locate the Temp on/off icon and touch it again to turn the
temperature reading function back on.
4.
Temp & Emissivity:
To test for Temperature only, select this screen. This is the only operating screen that can be
accessed while in any of the other operating screens (Main, dB/Temp, Valve). It will only
show the temperature. The Emissivity can be changed on this screen to adjust for a more
accurate measurement.The default emissivity level is 95.
To test for a temperature the instrument must be in the active scan mode. Pull the
trigger in to activate the Active Scan Mode
. To freeze the data for storage, while
pointing or touching the test point in the active mode, release the trigger. The data will
be frozen on the screen until it is either stored or the Trigger is pulled in.
To adjust the Emissivity:
touch the emissivity value and use the UP/Down arrows to
reach the desired level
Frequency
Intensity level
Record number

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a. To save the data, touch the bottom of the screen and locate the save icon, touch save
when prompted, touch yes to save.
5. Valve/Steam (ABCD)
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To use the ABCD screen the VALVE or STEAM application must be selected in the
setup mode. The ABCD icon will be displayed in the Home Screen. Go to the Home
screen after selecting Valve in the setup application mode to use.
a. Touch a valve test point A, be sure the instrument is in active test mode. Freeze the
reading on the screen by releasing the trigger. tap the blank A lines and the dB
reading will populate that section.
This is the A, B, C & D screen. To enter the decibel values of test points A, B, C and D:
b. Touch valve test point B, be sure the instrument is in active test mode. Freeze the
reading on the screen by releasing the trigger, tap the blank B lines and the dB
reading will populate that section.
c. Touch valve test point C, be sure the instrument is in active test mode. Freeze the
reading on the screen by releasing the trigger, tap the blank C lines and the dB
reading will populate that section.
d. Touch valve test point D, be sure the instrument is in active test mode. Freeze the
reading on the screen by releasing the trigger, tap the blank D lines and the dB
reading will populate that section.
e. When done, touch the bottom of the screen and locate the save icon, touch save,
when prompted, touch yes to save
6.
Spectra:
This displays sound events in either an FFT screen, a Time Series Screen or Both screens at
the same time. There are 6 buttons to use at the bottom of the displayed screen:
START/STOP, PLAY, CAPTURE, REC, SPECTRA SETUP, EXIT.
a. SETUP: To set up the Spectra screen touch/tap . The first screen has
adjustments for setting the levels for the Spectra screen and for the Time Series
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i. dB (decibel) scale. This can be used for both the Spectra and Time Series
screens
ii. Frequency Scale, used in the Spectra Screen
iii. Time Scale, to adjust the ms or milliseconds
To exit back to the main Spectra screen, select Done or continue with setup
select “Control”.
iv. Control: On the bottom right of the SETUP screen is the Control box.
Touch/tap to enter. The settings are:
1. Screen views: Select FFT screen or Time Series Screen or view
both on the same screen by selecting “Both”.
2. Black /White plot: The default screen colors are blue and yellow,
this can be changed to black and white. In instances where the
screen image will be stored and printed, black and white might be
selected to reduce the amount of ink used by a printer.
3. CPM: instead of using the default Hertz, the scale can be set to
read CPM (Cycles Per Minute)
4. Log Scale
5. Linear Scale
6. Average
7. Detect Peak
8. Exit on Save Wave: After a sound sample has been recorded and
saved, the Instrument will exit and return to the previously selected
Operating Screens.
b. When through adjusting the settings or to exit back to the Spectra Screen, select
DONE
c. STOP/START: When the Spectra screen opens it will start to display
sounds sensed by the Ultraprobe, to stop this, touch/tap STOP, to start testing a
sound sample, touch/tap START
d. PLAY: To play a recorded sound back on the Ultraprobe and to view it
while hearing it, touch/tap PLAY.
e. CAPTURE: To capture the image of the screen, touch/tap CAPTURE.
This image can be used in reports.
f. REC (Record), press this to record a sound sample. If in the
MANUAL record mode, press the REC button. To stop in the Manual mode, press
STOP. If the instrument has been set for a recording time in the Setup Mode, then
just touch/tap and release the REC box.
g. EXIT: exit to a previously selected screen.
7. SELECTING ICONS FOR DISPLAY SCREEN
NOTE:
a. Touch the bottom of an operational screen (Main, dB/Temp, Temp, Valve)
Only two icons at a time can be permanently displayed on an operational screen.
b. Icons will appear
c. Touch and drag the desired icon to the center of the left side of the screen
8.
STORING A RECORD
a. Release the trigger to freeze the desired reading
b. Locate the Store Record icon
c. Touch/tap the Store icon.

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9. RECORDING A SOUND:
a. Locate and touch the Spectra (FFT) icon
b. Touch/tap (Record)
c. If the timed recording has been selected in the Settings/Set Record Time, the
recording process will stop at the selected time
d. If the Settings/Set Recording Time is in the Manual mode, to stop recording,
touch/tap STOP.
e. You will be asked: Save WAV File, Yes or No. To save, touch/tap Yes.
f. To activate the Spectra screen when not in the Record Mode, touch/tap
(START) to run the spectra (if STOP is shown the spectra screen is operating. To
stop the spectra screen from running, touch/tap the STOP button).Every time the
START button is tapped to run the spectra screen, you will be observing an
averaging of the spectra on the screen. When it is stopped and restarted, the
averaging process begins again.
10.
CAPTURING THE SPECTRA SCREEN IMAGE:
The Image of the selected spectra screen can be saved for viewing or entering in a report. To
capture the screen image:
a. Check the top left of the spectra screen to be sure you are at the desired Record
number.
b. Touch the CAPTURE tab
c. Select Yes to save.
11.
ENTERING TEST DATA:
a. Locate the Input Data icon
b. The Test data information will vary with each application. The title of the
information will be shown in the upper left part of the screen
c. To move from one selection to another, use the Left/Right arrows
d. Touch/tap the screen of the desired data (ex: RPM or TEMP)
e. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to enter the desired data
f. These input data fields are set (and may be changed) in Ultratrend DMS,
12.
VIEW RECORD:
a. A record can be viewed in an operational screen. If the record number displayed is
not the record you want to read:
b. Touch/tap the Record box

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c. Use the UP/DOWN arrows to locate the desired record number
d. Locate the View Record icon
e. Touch/tap the icon
f. When the data appears, you can scroll for all the stored data, touch the screen and
drag your finger up or down.
13.
VIEWING A ROUTE:
a. Locate the Route icon by tapping the bottom of the display screen
b. Touch/tap the Route icon
c. Sorting Route Criteria: Using the SORT button, every time it is pressed it will
rotate the sort. Sort options are: Record #, Low Status, High Status, OK Status or
Not Updated.
d. Reviewing a Photo: If a Y is shown in the P (Photo) column you may view the image
by touching/tapping the Y. If multiple images are stored, view each by
touching/tapping the display screen until you have viewed all images.
e. Reviewing Wave Files: If a wave file is stored you may play either the baseline or
current wave file. To play the baseline, touch/tap the Y in the W column and play.
f. To open the record in the main dB display, touch/tap the Record #.
14.
a. Flash: On/Off: If you want the flash to be on, press ON, if you do not want the
flash, press OFF.
Camera: To take a picture of a test point, touch the Camera icon. The Camera screen will
show:
b. Zoom: If you want to zoom in or out (up to 3X), tap the zoom box at the desired
zoom location. The zoom level will be displayed to the left of the zoom box.
c. To capture the image:
i. Touch the View Photo icon and the image will be shown on the screen.
ii. Touch the image screen to capture the image.
iii. The image will appear with the test data.
iv. To save, press Save. You will be asked to confirm if you want to save the
picture. IF you wish to save the picture, touch Yes. If you do not want to
save the image at this point, press No. If you do not want to save the
picture after you view it then press the Exit icon.
TRIGGER SWITCH
:
The Trigger Switch is used to display the active dB reading. To observe the active dB reading, pull the
trigger and hold it.For example, when scanning a leak or electric emission, pull the trigger in and scan the
test area until you want to freeze the reading for storage or review. At that moment, release the trigger. To
store the dB you have frozen on the screen, select the Save icon.
The trigger can also be used to turn on the Laser Pointer. Note that the Laser Pointer will work only if it
has been set to ON in the setup menu.
QUICK CHANGE BATTERY:
To insert the battery, align the battery with the handle (arrow pointing towards the trigger) and push in
until the clips snap in place. To remove the battery, push firmly on the battery clips with the fingers of
one hand while holding your other hand under the handle to catch the released battery.