Sonotec SONAPHONE BS30, Manual

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Parabolic Sensor BS30
3 Operation of the parabolic sensor
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Revision: 1.4 | 2020-09-14
3.2 Connecting the sensor to SONAPHONE
Risk of damage to the connectors!
Take note of the red dots indicating the plug-in position on the plug and
socket.
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Connect the sensor to the device using a SONAPHONE sensor cable in accordance with the
dots.
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The sensor is powered via the cable, and the test data is transferred to the SONAPHONE
automatically.
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The sensor is ready for operation when the operating display LED lights up green.
3.3 Using the laser and the red/green dot sight
With the laser and the red/green dot sight, the BS30 offers two independent methods of
precisely locating leaks. For information of using these device, please refer to Section "3.1
Assembling and disassembling the parabolic reflector“ on page 11, the information in the
technical specifications and the manufacturer's documentation relating to the red/green dot
sight.
Usage will depend on factors such as the size of the system, the distance to the leak, the light
conditions and personal preferences.
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Use the laser (button on the sensor handle) for leak detection if:
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there is no risk of dazzling people with the laser beam
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the target laser for locating in the testing area is clearly visible.
For precise locating at close range and for the evaluation, the airborne sound sensor BS10 can
then be used with the precise locator attachment, for example.
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Use the red/green dot sight to locate the leak if:
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there is a risk of dazzling or obstructing people with the laser beam
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the dot from the target laser for locating the leak is not visible
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the damage area for laser-bearing is too far away.
1. Remove the protective caps from the red/green dot sight.
2. Use the brightness control to select the required color and intensity (see also the
manufacturer's operating manual).
3. Switch the red/green dot sight off again after use, and put on the protective rubber caps to
protect the lens.