Operating Manual
SECULIFE UP
Digital Ultrasound Meter
3-349-978-03
2/10.17
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Page 3: ... INTRODUCTION 8 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS 9 LAYOUT 11 OPERATING PROCEDURE 12 GENERAL OPERATING NOTES 14 CALIBRATION 15 THEORY 16 MAINTENANCE 18 MANUAL REVISIONS 19 LIMITED WARRANTY 19 SPECIFICATIONS 20 SERVICE 21 GOSSEN METRAWATT SECULIFE UP ULTRASOUND WATTMETER TABLE OF CONTENTS ...
Page 4: ... user modifications may result in hazards or improper operation CAUTION SERVICE The SECULIFE UP is intended to be serviced only by authorized service personnel Troubleshooting and service procedures should only be performed by qualified technical CAUTION ENVIRONMENT Exposure to environmental conditions outside the specifications can adversely affect the performance and accuracy of the SECULIFE UP ...
Page 5: ...ned by wiping gently with a damp lint free cloth A mild detergent can be used if desired NOTICE SYMBOLS Symbol Description Center Negative Per European Council Directive 2002 95 EC do not dispose of this product as unsorted municipal waste NOTICE ABBREVIATIONS C DUT F g IEC kg MHz mm mW PPM Lbs USA V VAC VDC W Celsius degree Device Under Test Fahrenheit gram s International Electrotechnical Commis...
Page 6: ...VES THE RIGHT TO MAKE CHANGES TO ITS PRODUCTS OR SPECIFICATIONS AT ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE IN ORDER TO IMPROVE THE DESIGN OR PERFORMANCE AND TO SUPPLY THE BEST POSSIBLE PRODUCT THE INFORMATION IN THIS MANUAL HAS BEEN CAREFULLY CHECKED AND IS BELIEVED TO BE ACCURATE HOWEVER NO RESPONSIBILITY IS ASSUMED FOR INACCURACIES NOTICE CONTACT INFORMATION GMC I Messtechnik GmbH Südwestpark 15 90449 Nürnberg ...
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Page 8: ...s up to 30 watts The principle of measurement is the radiant force method The SECULIFE UP uses a positioning clamp with two locking ball joints to hold the transducer in degassed water above a conical target The ultrasonic energy passes through the water to reflect off the target and is then absorbed by the rubber lining The radiant power is directly proportional to the total downward force weight...
Page 9: ... PPM of air To degas boil distilled water for 30 minutes then seal the container tightly and place it in a refrigerator An alternate method of degassing water is to heat the water to the boiling point then pull a vacuum on it for five to ten minutes The degassed water storage container should be made of glass or plastic Polystyrene containers should not be used since they allow oxygen to permeate ...
Page 10: ... due to positioning Selecting a Location for Operation The SECULIFE UP should always be used in an environment free from excessive air currents corrosives vibration and temperature or humidity extremes These factors will affect the displayed readings DO NOT operate the SECULIFE UP Next to open windows or doors causing drafts or rapid temperature changes Near air conditioning or heat ducts Near vib...
Page 11: ...old then release when desired unit is displayed g grams c custom Watts 3 Display 7 Segment 6 digit display Displays readings 4 Stability Indicator Displays once the scale is stabilized and ready to take a measurement 5 Test tank Must be filled with degassed water 6 Transducer clamp Holds the ultrasonic transducer over the test tank 7 Precision weight Used for testing the calibration LAYOUT ...
Page 12: ... forth slightly to fully engage the rod Press the ON Zero Off button to zero the unit 6 To avoid introducing air into the degassed water insert the transducer at a 45 angle Then position so it is facing the target to inch 3 2 to 6 4 mm below the water level parallel to the water surface and directly above the center of the cone Check the transducer surface for uniform wetting no air pocket or bubb...
Page 13: ... calculated average power Pp Peak Pulsed Power Setting on unit under test Rtpa Ratio of Temporal Peak to Average Power from each manufacturer 12 To calculate the watts cm output take the total watts reading from the unit and divide by the area The area is π D2 4 D is the diameter of the transducer if the transducer is smaller than the cone Otherwise use 8 2 cm the cone s diameter as the area 13 Wh...
Page 14: ...the unit 2 Place ultrasound transducer 1 8 inch into water above the center of the cone target using the clamp assembly 3 Place the standard 1 gram test weight on the flat part of the cone target assembly It should read 1 000 grams or 14 65 watts 4 Zero the unit and take the power reading Repeat as required 5 To turn unit OFF press and hold On Zero Off until OFF is displayed then release Battery o...
Page 15: ...sessed A calibration certificate will be returned with the unit Checking Calibration A 1 gram weight is supplied to check the calibration and programming With the transducer under test turned off zero the unit Place the weight on the arm of the cone target Within 3 seconds the unit should read 14 65 watts 2 watts or 1 000grams 01 grams If this reading is significantly off the SECULIFE UP needs to ...
Page 16: ...rgy density i e the energy per unit volume When the sound energy passes through a unit cross sectional area with a speed c the intensity is Eq 2 I c E E Energy density per unit volume ergs cm3 c Ultrasound wave velocity cm sec The radiation pressure effect can be explained by analogy to the application of an alternating electric voltage to a non linear load With the non linear load it appears that...
Page 17: ...e measured using a precision balance and a radiation force target that is perfectly absorptive The conversion from force to power can be accomplished using the equation Eq 5 p W g c W measured force grams g acceleration dynes c velocity of ultrasound cm sec p power ergs sec By combining all constants together and converting from ergs sec to watts we obtain a simplified equation that is used to cal...
Page 18: ...gs of 5 to 10 counts repeat readings Average uncertainty should be within 05 counts on the watts scale Avoid mechanical and air movement or variations in magnetic fields while making tests Out of Measurement Range Warnings Model SECULIFE UP accommodates weight differential of 120 grams When the scale exceeds this range Err 2 will be dis played Something may be pressing hard on the target or suppor...
Page 19: ...RRANTY IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTY EXPRESSED OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO ANY IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE GMC I MESSTECHNIK GMBH IS NOT LIABLE FOR ANY INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES NO PERSON OTHER THAN AN OFFICER IS AUTHORIZED TO GIVE ANY OTHER WARRANTY OR ASSUME ANY LIABILITY REMEDIES THE PURCHASER S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY SHALL...
Page 20: ...TRANSDUCER SIZE 101 6 mm TEST MEDIUM Degassed Water 24 0 3 0 C ELECTRICAL BATTERY Quantity 4 AA IEC LR6 Alkaline BATTERY ELIMINATOR 12 V AC 500 mA 20 40337 USA 20 40341 EURO PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENTAL DISPLAY 6 digit Backlit LCD CONSTRUCTION TANK LINING 12 7 mm thick Neoprene CARRYING CASE Molded Polyethylene SIZE OVERALL Including case 431 8 x 330 2 x 152 4 mm WEIGHT OVERALL Including case 4 5 kg OPE...
Page 21: ...Straße 20 90471 Nürnberg Germany Phone 49 911 817718 0 Fax 49 911 817718 253 E Mail service gossenmetrawatt com www gmci service com This address is only valid in Germany Please contact our representatives or subsidiaries for service in other countries DAkkS Calibration Laboratory for Electrical Quantities D K 15080 01 01 accredited per DIN EN ISO IEC 17025 Accredited quantities direct voltage dir...
Page 22: ...ng and large enough to allow for adequate packing material on all sides of unit 4 Ship to By using the above instructions you will avoid additional charges which can be incurred if the unit is not packaged well enough to withstand rough handling during shipment Neither GMC nor the shipping company can be held responsible for damage if these instructions are not followed Edited in Germany Subject t...
