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Rev. 0040807015 1014 english

Operating Instructions

Multifunctional testing device 

for valves and steam traps

ARImetec

®

-S  

Contents

1.0 General information about these Operating Instructions............................................................ 2-3
2.0 Notes on possible dangers............................................................................................................. 2-3

2.1 Meanings of the symbols used......................................................................................................................... 2-3
2.2 Explanatory notes on safety information .......................................................................................................... 2-3

3.0 Storage and transport ..................................................................................................................... 2-3
4.0 Description....................................................................................................................................... 2-4

4.1 Scope of supply................................................................................................................................................ 2-4
4.2 Applications (general) ...................................................................................................................................... 2-4
4.3 Operating principle ........................................................................................................................................... 2-5
4.4 Technical data  ................................................................................................................................................. 2-5

4.4.1 Connections, operating and display elements and their functions ........................................................... 2-6

4.4.1.1 ARImetec®-S  .................................................................................................................................... 2-6

5.0 Handling ........................................................................................................................................... 2-7

5.1 General information.......................................................................................................................................... 2-7
5.2 Using the sensors ............................................................................................................................................ 2-8

5.2.1 Structure-borne sound sensor for steam traps and valves L52  ............................................................... 2-8
5.2.2 Surface temperature sensor ..................................................................................................................... 2-8

6.0 Start-up / operation.......................................................................................................................... 2-9

6.1 Inserting the batteries....................................................................................................................................... 2-9
6.2 Connecting the sensors ................................................................................................................................. 2-10

Summary of Contents for ARImetec-S

Page 1: ...Storage and transport 2 3 4 0 Description 2 4 4 1 Scope of supply 2 4 4 2 Applications general 2 4 4 3 Operating principle 2 5 4 4 Technical data 2 5 4 4 1 Connections operating and display elements a...

Page 2: ...18 6 8 Test parameters 2 20 6 8 1 Note 2 20 6 8 2 Device reset 2 20 6 8 3 Averaging time 2 20 6 8 4 Tester 2 20 6 8 5 Mixer frequency 2 21 6 8 6 Check mode 2 21 6 8 7 Temperature unit 2 21 6 9 Option...

Page 3: ...and Installation Instructions to attract the reader s attention Information marked with the above symbol and ATTENTION describes behaviour or procedures which if ignored can result in serious or fata...

Page 4: ...rs Structure borne sound sensor Surface temperature sensor max 800 C Accessories USB cable Software package for data transfer to PC incl USB cable Carrying case Operating Instructions Optional Handy s...

Page 5: ...testing device 4 4 Technical data Type ARImetec S Ultrasonic measurement frequency 40 kHz 1 kHz 20 to 60 Hz in 2 kHz steps Temperature measurement range Max 800 C Max ambient temperature 0 to 50 C Re...

Page 6: ...Fixing points for USB On off button Connection for Graphic display Control knob with integrated LIGHT button Integrated Connection for headphones Connection for backlit loudspeaker shoulder strap Butt...

Page 7: ...andled with appropriate care to prevent injury to persons from the sensor tip Use the sensor holder provided on the shoulder strap of the leather bag if you need to carry the sensor around with you or...

Page 8: ...id bodies They must be pressed softly against the test point by hand To ensure reproducible results the pressure force and direction must be constant The sensor is designed for measurements in a tempe...

Page 9: ...nstructions described below a Detach the shoulder strap from the lid of the battery compartment b Unscrew the locking screw of the battery compartment as far as it will go The battery block moves in t...

Page 10: ...ce temperature sensor Sound insulated headphones are recommended for leakage detection especially if loud ambient noise levels are likely Make sure the headphones are plugged securely into the socket...

Page 11: ...the current battery charge as well as the power supply mode You switch on the device by pressing the ON OFF button After displaying the welcome screen the automatically launches check mode The display...

Page 12: ...ation LIGHT Controls the backlighting Off Level I Level II Level I Off When you turn the control knob a volume bar and an intensity value appear for approximately 2 seconds as shown in the picture opp...

Page 13: ...he active single test By pressing button F1 again you cancel the Max function Button F2 activates the Hold function This function can be used to record ultrasonic levels It is useful for example if th...

Page 14: ...data sets or 1 single test with 6300 data sets can be recorded Use SONAPHONE Communicator PC software available as an accessory to archive the measurement data 6 7 2 Long time test When you select the...

Page 15: ...eate a new long time test You specify the test parameters in the Parameters menu which is opened by pressing button F1 To change the display settings for the long time test or stop the test you must o...

Page 16: ...utomatically set to Manual You select the element you want to change by pressing the control knob and set it by turning the knob By pressing button F3 you store the start time for the selected long ti...

Page 17: ...he graph by a solid line and temperature values by a dotted line The maximum visible time window is 60 s If the test time is longer than 60 s you can shift the time window by turning the control knob...

Page 18: ...verwrite an existing test To do this you press button F3 6 7 3 Single test When you select the Single test function you see an overview of all single tests created so far together with their respectiv...

Page 19: ...e mixer frequency Ultrasonic level Temperature value You can only archive single tests using SONAPHONE Communicator the PC software available as an accessory You select the character you want to chang...

Page 20: ...alues over a variable period of time You can set a period between 1 s and 10 s in steps of 1 s in the Averaging time menu You change the settings and store them in the device by turning the control kn...

Page 21: ...F1 to return to the Test parameters menu or F3 to save your settings and return to the test screen 6 8 7 Temperature unit The ARImetec S allows you to display the temperature in C or F The required un...

Page 22: ...heck mode 6 9 5 Language You can display the menus on the ARImetec S in either English or German You set the language in the Language menu by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the...

Page 23: ...stallation CD 6 10 2 Installing the drivers The first time you connect the ARImetec S to a PC you see a dialogue prompting you to install the required device drivers Step 1 Connection to Windows Updat...

Page 24: ...ONE Communicator installation CD the installation should continue automatically after a few seconds If not click Next All the drivers required to operate the ARImetec S are contained in the following...

Page 25: ...ff the ARImetec S If the USB symbol appears in the top right corner after you press the ON OFF button the power supply has been switched over to the PC successfully If not you must press the ON OFF bu...

Page 26: ...nic sensor should always be positioned at the same test point on the body of steam traps of the same type to enable these steam traps to be compared and any changes ascertained in repeat tests Refer t...

Page 27: ...ure limiter condensate discharge temperature limiter Liquid drainer Ultrasonic measurement Temperature measurement TO inlet TO inlet TO outlet Temperature measurement Temperature measurement Ultrasoni...

Page 28: ...ing of the steam trap is too high or the steam trap is blocked or defective assuming the system is operating Periodically fluctuating ultrasonic value Periodic fluctuation of the ultrasonic reading be...

Page 29: ...temperature i If T internal is more than 5 10 K below the boiling temperature this indicates a condensate flow The steam trap is functioning correctly ii If T internal is approximately equal to the bo...

Page 30: ...27 54 0 4 0 6 86 78 18 44 45 257 4 234 0 2 0 8 93 5 85 49 50 264 240 0 1 99 6 90 54 54 55 270 245 45 0 2 1 2 104 8 95 27 59 60 275 6 250 54 0 4 1 4 109 3 99 36 64 65 281 255 45 0 6 1 6 113 3 103 69 70...

Page 31: ...headphones is recommended at low steam pressures in order to obtain a clear result Borderline Steam trap OK acc to temperature measurement Cold or blocked Steam trap OK acc to ultrasonic measurement T...

Page 32: ...1 0 Disposal ARImetec S testing devices are B2B products that are only intended for use in commercial or industrial applications to assess valves and steam traps Public waste disposal authorities are...

Page 33: ...ions This warranty also does not cover any damage which occurs during operation under conditions deviating from those laid down by specifications or other agreements Justified complaints will be elimi...

Page 34: ...of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment We herewith confirm that the supplied model of the ARImetec S complies with the following regulations in the delivered version Waste Ele...

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