UE Systems ULTRAPROBE 2000 User manual

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ULTRAPROBE®2000
Instruction Manual

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Safety advisory
Please read before using your instrument.
Warning
Improper use of your ultrasonic detector may result in death or serious injury. Observe all
safety precautions. Do not attempt to make any repairs or adjustments while the equipment
is operating. Be sure to turn off and LOCK OUT all electrical and mechanical sources before
performing any corrective maintenance. Always refer to local guidelines for appropriate
lockout and maintenance procedures.
SAFETY PRECAUTION: Although your ultrasonic instrument is intended to be used while equipment is
operating, the close proximity of hot piping, electrical equipment and rotating parts are all potentially
hazardous to the user. Be sure to use extreme caution when using your instrument around energized
equipment. Avoid direct contact with hot pipes or parts, any moving parts or electrical connections. Do not
attempt to check findings by touching the equipment with your hands or fingers. Be sure to use appropriate
lockout procedures when attempting repairs.
Be careful with loose hanging parts such as the wrist strap or headphone cord when inspecting near
moving mechanical devices since they may get caught. Don't touch moving parts with the contact probe.
This may not only damage the part, but cause personal injury as well.
When inspecting electrical equipment, use caution. High voltage equipment can cause death or severe
injury. Do not touch live electrical equipment with your instrument. Use the rubber focusing probe with the
scanning module. Consult with your safety director before entering the area and follow all safety
procedures. In high voltage areas, keep the instrument close to your body by keeping your elbows bent.
Use recommended protective clothing. Do not get close to equipment. Your detector will locate problems at
a distance.
When working around high temperature piping, use caution. Use protective clothing and do not attempt to
touch any piping or equipment while it is hot. Consult with your safety director before entering the area.
ULTRAPROBE®2000
Instruction Manua

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Ultraprobe 2000 Kit .........................................................................................................................................5
Components.....................................................................................................................................................6
Metered Pistol Housing ...............................................................................................................................6
Analog Meter (A) .........................................................................................................................................6
Battery Level (B)...........................................................................................................................................6
Sensitivity Dial (C) ........................................................................................................................................6
Headset Jack (D)...........................................................................................................................................6
Trigger Switch (E) .........................................................................................................................................7
Frequency Adjust Dial (F).............................................................................................................................7
Meter Selection Dial (G)...............................................................................................................................7
Recharge Jack...............................................................................................................................................7
When to recharge........................................................................................................................................7
Trisonic™ Scanning Module.........................................................................................................................8
Rubber Focusing Probe................................................................................................................................8
Contact (Stethoscope)Module.....................................................................................................................9
Stethoscope Extension Kit ...........................................................................................................................9
Headset......................................................................................................................................................10
WTG - 1 Warble Tone Generator (Standard).............................................................................................10
To use the WARBLE TONE GENERATOR:....................................................................................................10
To charge the Warble Tone Generator......................................................................................................10
WTG-2SP Warble Pipetone Generator ......................................................................................................11
Ultraprobe Applications.................................................................................................................................12
Leak Detection ...........................................................................................................................................12
How to locate leaks....................................................................................................................................13
To Confirm a Leak ......................................................................................................................................13
Overcoming Difficulties..............................................................................................................................13
Shielding Techniques .................................................................................................................................14
Low Level Leaks..........................................................................................................................................15
Electric Arc, Corona, Tracking Detection .......................................................................................................16
Monitoring Bearing Wear ..........................................................................................................................17
Detecting Bearing Failure ..........................................................................................................................18
For Comparative Test.................................................................................................................................18
Procedure for Bearing History (Historical).................................................................................................18
Simple Method ..........................................................................................................................................18
Attenuator Transfer Curve.........................................................................................................................19

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Lack of Lubrication.....................................................................................................................................20
Over-Lubrication ........................................................................................................................................20
SLOW SPEED BEARINGS .............................................................................................................................20
FFT INTERFACE...........................................................................................................................................20
General Mechanical Trouble Shooting ......................................................................................................21
Trouble Shooting........................................................................................................................................21
Monitoring Operating Equipment .............................................................................................................21
Locating Faulty Steam Traps......................................................................................................................22
Frequency Selection (UP2000 only)...........................................................................................................22
General Steam/Condensate/Flash Steam Confirmation ...........................................................................23
Inverted Bucket Traps................................................................................................................................23
A Float and Thermostatic...........................................................................................................................23
Thermodynamic (Disc)...............................................................................................................................23
Thermostatic Traps ....................................................................................................................................23
Locating Faulty Valves................................................................................................................................24
Confirming Valve Leakage in Noisy Pipe Systems......................................................................................25
Miscellaneous Problem Areas .......................................................................................................................25
Underground Leaks....................................................................................................................................25
Leakage Behind Walls ................................................................................................................................26
Blockage in Pipes .......................................................................................................................................26
Procedure...................................................................................................................................................26
Partial Blockage..........................................................................................................................................26
Procedure: .................................................................................................................................................26
Flow Direction............................................................................................................................................26
Ultrasound Technology..................................................................................................................................27
ATTENUATOR TRANSFER CURVE ...............................................................................................................28
Instructions for setting combination on carrying case ..............................................................................31
UP2000 Specifications ...............................................................................................................................32

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Ultraprobe 2000 Kit

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Components
Metered Pistol Housing
The main component of the Ultraprobe is its' pistol housing. From back to front, let's examine each part.
Analog Meter (A)
This ballistic meter has intensity increments of from 0 to 100. The 50 divisions reflect intensity changes
only: the more intense the ultrasonic signal, the higher
the reading.
Battery Level (B)
This red light turns on only when the batteries need recharging.
NOTE: When the trigger on/off switch is pulled to the on position, the red battery light will flicker
on and off quickly and the meter will Jump rapidly to indicate that the instrument is working properly.
Sensitivity Dial (C)
The increments on this dial allow for 500 individual set-points. There are 2 sets of numbers. The outer
window reflects the whole digit and reads from 0 to 10. The inside digits are for fine tuning and these
smaller gradations are shown as lines which represent 2 divisions each. As the numbers go UP in value,
the sensitivity of the instrument also goes up. The maximum sensitivity level is 10, the minimum sensitivity
level is 0.0. On the sensitivity selection switch is a LOCK lever. This allows a user to lock the sensitivity
selection and thereby prevent it from being moved inadvertently. To lock the sensitivity selection, rotate
the lever clockwise; to release the lock, rotate the lever counter-clockwise.
Headset Jack (D)
This is where you plug in the headset. Be sure to plug it in firmly until it clicks. Should a tape recorder be
utilized, this is where the cord for the tape recorder is inserted. (Use a Miniphone plug). This can also be
used as an output for an oscilloscope, engine analyzer or FFT with the use of a UE-MPBNC-2 Miniphone-
BNC connector cable and UE DC2 FFT adapter.
TURN THE MAIN HOUSING OF THE ULTRAPROBE 2000 UP-SIDE DOWN AND YOU WILL SEE:

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Trigger Switch (E)
The Ultraprobe is always "off' until the trigger switch is pressed. To operate, simply press the trigger; to turn
the instrument off, release the trigger.
Frequency Adjust Dial (F)
There are numbers ranging from 100 kHz down to 20 kHz. These represent the range of frequency
selection capable with the Ultraprobe. These frequencies may be "tuned in" when performing mechanical
and valve analysis with the contact (stethoscope) probe (refer to description of contact probe). There is
also a detented position, labeled "fixed band". This selection automatically locks the circuitry of the
Ultraprobe into the peak response of the transducers of either the contact (stethoscope) module or the
TrisonicTM Scanning Module. It is an extremely narrow band response that, when used with the contact
(stethoscope) module, reduces most stray unwanted pipe and mechanical noises. In the scanning mode,
it provides for extreme sensitivity and is the preferred position in leak detection and electrical inspection
activities.
Meter Selection Dial (G)
There are three positions for this dial:
1. Log: this selection allows the meter to respond in a real-time, instant, mode. This selection is used
when fast, instant meter response is needed, as in leak detection.
2. Lin: this selection, linear, can be considered a slow response. It eliminates the high and low swings
of the meter and averages there sponse for a more measurable result. This selection is utilized for
monitoring bearings or for mechanical analysis when too rapid a meter response might be
confusing to the operator. In this scale the meter indicator may be used to provide a dB
(decibel)relationship for applications such as mechanical monitoring and bearing trending.
3. Aux: this is the auxiliary position, which is to be used ONLY when a specially adapted instrument is
to be interfaced with the Ultraprobe.
Recharge Jack
This jack receives the plug from the recharger. The recharger is designed to plug into a standard electrical
receptacle. There are two wires from the recharger: one is for the Ultraprobe pistol housing and the other is
for the Warble Tone Generator (see TONE GENERATOR for more information).
When recharging:
1. Insert main plug to electrical outlet.
2. Insert Ultraprobe plug (black) into Ultraprobe Recharge jack
3. Insert Tone Generator plug (yellow) into Tone Generator Recharge jack. NOTE: The recharger
has two red LED's. Each will illuminate only if it is connected and charging properly.
When to recharge
When the red low level indicator light goes on,recharge the Ultraprobe for 8 hours. If the instrument is not
used for a week or more, recharge it for 4 hours. If the Ultraprobe is not used for a few days, it can be used
without recharging, however, for best results, it is advisable to recharge it as a "booster" for about an hour
before using.
If a quick charge is necessary, it is advisable to get the Ultraprobe UE-QCH2 QUICK CHARGER. Call
the factory for information.

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Trisonic™Scanning Module
Trisonic Scanning Module
This module is utilized to receive air-borne ultrasound such as the ultrasounds emitted by pressure leaks
and electrical discharges. There are three prongs at the rear of the module. For placement, align the
prongs with the three corresponding jacks in the front end of the metered pistol housing and plug in.The
TrisonicTM Scanning Module has a phased array of three piezoelectric transducers to pick up the air-borne
ultrasound. This phased array focuses the ultrasound on one "hot spot" for directionality and effectively
intensifies the signal so that minute ultrasonic emissions may be detected.
To use the Trisonic Scanning Module:
1. Plug in to front end.
2. Select the LOG position on the meter selection dial.
3. For general use position the frequency selection dial to the "fixed-band" mode.
4. Start with the sensitivity selection dial at maximum (10).
5. Start to scan the test area. a. The method of air borne detection is to go from the "gross to the
fine". If there is too much ultrasound in the area, reduce the sensitivity, place the rubber focusing
probe (described below) over the scanning module and proceed to follow the test sound to its'
loudest point constantly reducing the sensitivity and following the meter.
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. To use, simply slip it over the
front of the scanning module or the contact module.
NOTE:To prevent damage to the module plugs, always remove the module BEFORE attaching and
removing the Rubber focusing Probe.

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Contact (Stethoscope)Module
Stethoscope 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, steam trap or wall. Once
stimulated by ultrasound, it transfers the signal to a piezoelectric transducer located directly in the module
housing. This module is shielded to provide protection from stray RF waves that have a tendency to effect
electronic receiving. This module can be effectively utilized in practically any environment ranging from
airports to broadcasting towers. It is equipped with low noise amplification to allow for a clear, intelligible
signal to be received and interpreted.
To use :
1. Align the pins located at the rear of the module with the three jacks in the front end of the Metered
Pistol Housing (MPH) and plug in.
2. For detecting leaks in valves, steam traps, etc., position the meter selection dial to LOG. If
performing mechanical analysis, bearing monitoring, etc., select the LIN mode on the meter
selection dial.
3. For general use, position the frequency selection dial to "Fixed-Band". For problem solving, i.e.
finding a problem sound (refer to section on Mechanical Analysis).
4. Touch test area.
5. As with the scanning module, go from the "gross" to the "fine". Start a maximum sensitivity on the
Sensitivity Selection dial and proceed to reduce the sensitivity until a satisfactory sound and meter
level is achieved.
Stethoscope Module At times it may be necessary to utilize the stethoscope probe with the sensitivity level
at or near maximum. Occasionally when in this situation stray ultrasound may interfere with clear reception
and be confusing. If this occurs, place the RUBBER FOCUSING PROBE over the Stethoscope probe to
insulate against the stray ultrasound.
Stethoscope Extension Kit
This consists of three metal rods that will enable a user to reach up to 78 cm (31 additional inches) with
the Stethoscope Probe. To use:
1. Remove the Stethoscope Module from the Metered Pistol Housing.
2. Unscrew the metal rod in the Stethoscope Module.
3. Look at the thread of the rod you just unscrewed and locate a rod in the kit that has the same size
thread - this is the "base piece".
4. Screw the Base Piece into the Stethoscope Module.
5. If all 78 cm are to be utilized, locate the middle piece. (This is the rod with a female fitting at one
end)and screw this piece into the base piece.
6. Screw third "end piece" into middle piece. If a shorter length is desired, omit step 5 and screw "end
piece" into "base piece".

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Headset
This heavy duty headset is designed to block out intense sounds often found in industrial environments so
that the user may easily hear the sounds received by the ULTRAPROBE. To use, simply plug the headset
cord into the headset Jack on the metered pistol housing, and place the headphones over your ears. If a
hard hat is to be worn, it is recommended to use
UE Systems' model UE-DHC-2HH Hard Hat Headphones which are specifically designed for hard hat use.
For those situations in which it is not possible or difficult to wear the standard headphones described
above, UE Systems has two options available:
1. The DHC 1991 Earpiece which loops around the ear,
2. The SA-2000 Speaker Amplifier which is a loud speaker that is compatible with the Ultraprobe
headphone output jack.
WTG - 1 Warble Tone Generator (Standard)
The WTG-1 Tone Generator is an ultrasonic transmitter designed to flood an area with ultrasound. It is
used for a special type of leak test. When placed inside an empty container or on one side of a test item,
it will flood that area with an intense ultrasound that will not penetrate any solid but will flow through any
existing fault or void. By scanning with the Trisonic Scanning Module, empty containers such as pipes,
tanks, where the "warble" ultrasound penetrates. As an example, if the item to be tested is the seal
around a window, place the Warble Tone Generator on one side of the window, close it and proceed to
scan on the opposite side. To test the condition of the Warble Tone Generator battery, set to the LOW
INTENSITY position and listen to the sound through the Ultraprobe in the FIXED BAND mode. A smooth
continuous warbling sound should be heard. If a "beeping" is heard instead, then a full recharge of the
Warble Tone Generator is indicated.
To use the WARBLE TONE GENERATOR:
1. Turn Tone Generator on by selecting either "LOW" for a low amplitude signal (usually
recommended for small containers) or "HIGH" for high amplitude. In high, the Warble Tone
Generator will cover up to 113m³(4,000 cubic feet) of unobstructed space. When the Tone
Generator is on, a red light (located below the recharge Jack in the front) flickers.
2. Place the Warble Tone Generator within the test item/container and seal or close it. Then scan the
suspect areas with the Trisonic Scanning Module in the Ultraprobe and listen for where the
"warble" ultrasound penetrates. As an example, if the item to be tested is the seal around a
window, place the Warble Tone Generator on one side of the window, close it and proceed to scan
on the opposite side.
To charge the Warble Tone Generator
Follow directions in 1.1-1 RECHARGE JACK
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