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SONAPHONE

Operating Manual – Revision: 2.4 | 2020-11-17

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8 PC connection & data transfer

Installation of ‘SONAPHONE

Communicator’ under Windows

The SONAPHONE

E can be connected to a computer using a USB

cable. ‘SONAPHONE

Communicator’ software is needed for the device

communication with the computer. This contains all necessary drivers to

log the SONAPHONE

E into the operating system and to ensure a power

supply to the unit through the computer. The operation on a computer is

not possible without these drivers.
The ‘SONAPHONE

Communicator’ provides the following functions:

Planning of routes

Pre-parameterizing Single tests and Long-time tests

Reading out and managing Single tests and Long-time tests

Archiving test data

Performing online tests

Parameterizing the device

Memory management

Note!

Ensure that you have 'admin' rights for the installation.
Disconnect the SONAPHONE

E before starting the installation.

Summary of Contents for SONAPHONE E

Page 1: ...Ultrasonic Testing Device SONAPHONE E Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ... GmbH and protected by copyright Copying and distribution in any form especially as reprint photomechanical or electronic reproduction or in the form of storage in data processing systems or data networks without the permission of the copyright holder is prohibited ...

Page 3: ...E E in potentially explosive atmospheres 12 2 5 General safety instructions for operating the SONAPHONE E 13 3 Scope of delivery 14 3 1 Overview 14 3 2 Arrangement of devices and accessories in the transportation case 15 4 Function description 16 4 1 Designated use 16 4 2 General information 17 4 3 SONAPHONE E connections control and display elements 18 5 Operation 19 5 1 Insert the batteries 19 P...

Page 4: ...perature display 40 5 8 Settings Device 41 Date Time 41 Auto Power Off 41 Auto Light Off 42 Contrast 42 Language 42 6 Using the probes 43 6 1 Air borne sound probe L60 43 6 2 Structure borne sound probe L61 for valve inspection oil and water resistant 45 6 3 Structure borne sound probe L62 for long time tests and detection of bearing wear steam trap testing 46 6 4 Flexible air borne sound probe L6...

Page 5: ...ng Manual Revision 2 4 2020 11 17 Page 5 of 66 8 PC connection data transfer 53 8 1 Power supply via USB 59 9 Cleaning 61 10 Troubleshooting and self help in case of errors62 11 Technical specifications 63 12 Warranty 64 ...

Page 6: ...SONAPHONE E Operating Manual Revision 2 4 2020 11 17 Page 6 of 66 This page has been deliberately left empty ...

Page 7: ... operators at any time It contains all the information needed to ensure proper and efficient use along with all the instructions to ensure safe operation of the SONAPHONE It must therefore be read prior to first use and before carrying out any further steps This document has been created with all due care SONOTEC does not assume any guarantee of the completeness correctness and current validity of...

Page 8: ...nored may lead to lasting adverse health effects and or serious material damages Warns of dangers which if ignored may lead to injury and or material damages including financial losses due to operational interruptions 1 List with more than one safety instruction 2 List with more than one safety instruction Warns of dangers which if ignored may lead to material damage including financial losses due...

Page 9: ...f the individual operating steps must be observed Failure to observe the safety information can lead to serious injury of personnel and to the destruction of or damage to systems or device components 2 2 Requirements for user qualification Risk of death or severe injury Incorrect operation of the SONAPHONE E and accessories can endanger the explosion protection or damage the device as well as acce...

Page 10: ...robe extension cable using the grounding kit The bringing in and use of the other equipment in zone 0 is explicitly prohibited 5 Approved for the use in Ex Zone 1 are the SONAPHONE E and the permitted accessories It is prohibited to bring the equipment into Zone 0 6 It is prohibited to operate and or bring the transportation case the Ultrasonic Transmitter SONAPHONE T optional and the related acce...

Page 11: ...e 0 taking the gas groups into account Permanent installation is not permitted Ultrasonic probes L60 and L61 II1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga and II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb Device Probe EPL Gb zone 1 EPL Ga zone 0 Gas group Gas group IIA IIB IIC IIA IIB IIC SONAPHONE E L60 L61 L62 L63 Surface temperature sensor Headphones short term not permanent Code for marking explosion protected devices Equipment group II above...

Page 12: ... If the additional sensor is connected the complete device set must only be used in zones 1 and 2 The protection level drops to ib 4 Connection and operation of the USB interface in hazardous areas is prohibited 5 Always observe the ambient conditions specified in the chapter Technical specifications It is forbidden to exceed or fall below the specified limits even for a short time 6 Protect the S...

Page 13: ...ating the SONAPHONE E Risk of death or severe injury Incorrect operation damage to the device as well as damage to accessories can impair the explosion protection 1 Ensure that you always have a clear view of the SONAPHONE E and the probes while working 2 Never work with the probes or the telescopic rod in the vicinity of exposed live parts or without visual contact in areas unknown to you 3 Keep ...

Page 14: ...NAPHONE E Grounding kit for probes L60 and L61 Probe extension cable 30 cm Directional tube with tip Attachment for airborne sound probe L60 Acoustical horn Attachment for airborne sound probe L60 Surface temperature sensor Tmax 800 C Extension cable for the surface temperature sensor Aluminum telescope bar Operating manual Additional accessories for use outside potentially explosive atmospheres H...

Page 15: ...with tip 2 Carrying strap 3 Flexible airborne sound probe L63 4 Surface temperature sensor 5 Air borne sound probe L60 with probe extension cable 6 Extension cable for the temperature sensor 7 SONAPHONE E 8 Hexagon socket wrench 9 Headphones 10 Structure borne sound probe L62 11 Structure borne sound probe L61 12 Operating manual 12 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 9 10 11 8 ...

Page 16: ...e serve to detect the ultrasound The probe type is automatically recognized by the SONAPHONE E by means of probe coding The surface temperature sensor thermocouple type K NiCr Ni with circular plug in connector is used for temperature measurement optional It can be extended with the appropriate extension cable Any use other than the intended one is prohibited and can lead to personal injury or dam...

Page 17: ...riety of processes for example at leaks in compressed air steam and vacuum systems at steam traps on leaking valves gate valves shut off valves or taps in pipe systems from roller bearing damages from cavitation at pumps and compressors from flash overs and corona discharges on electrical installations Using the SONAPHONE E it is possible to locate precisely the defects and estimate their magnitud...

Page 18: ...ents Battery compartment lid USB interface ON OFF button Function buttons F1 F3 Ultrasonic probe connector Fastener for carrying shoulder strap Surface temperature sensor connector Display Rotary knob with integrated push button LIGHT button Integrated speaker Headphone connector Locking screw of battery compartment lid ...

Page 19: ...imary cells are permitted for operation of the SONAPHONE E Varta High Energy 4906 MN1500 Duracell Plus MN1500 3 Always observe the installation position engraved on the battery block regarding the polarity of the batteries Performing the battery change Leave the hazardous area disconnect the USB connection if necessary and switch off the device 1 Remove the carrying strap from the battery compartm...

Page 20: ...SONAPHONE E Operating Manual Revision 2 4 2020 11 17 Page 20 of 66 3 Press down the battery compartment and pull it out of the unit ...

Page 21: ...block 5 Insert new batteries into the block Observe correct arrangement of the polarity of the batteries on the upper side of the battery block 6 Re insert the battery compartment into the casing 7 Tighten the locking screw of the battery compartment 8 Fasten the shoulder strap to the battery compartment lid ...

Page 22: ...equency 4 Type of probe 5 Tester 6 Currently available functions of keys F1 F3 7 Intensity bar for ultrasonic test value 8 Ultrasonic test value 9 Date time 5 3 Battery status indicator The symbol labelled 1 in the above illustration at the top right edge of the display provides information about the status of the batteries in the unit and about the kind of power supply Battery operation about 60 ...

Page 23: ...ighting Off Level I Level II Level I Off To switch the unit on or off press the ON OFF button Depending on the intended use connect the appropriate probe or the temperature sensor to the SONAPHONE E see Section Using the probes A probe for structure borne ultrasound is used for locating leaks The ultrasonic value is besides the magnitude of the sound source also dependent on the probe s direction ...

Page 24: ...i clockwise decreases the volume Storing the test values When the rotary knob is pressed in the check mode provided that at least one Single test has been prepared the ultrasonic test values and the current temperature are stored in the individual test selected as Active During this process Save and the name of the single test appear briefly on the display 046 16 02 2007 11 24 58 20 C Volume 24dB ...

Page 25: ...rasonic value The activation of the Max function is signaled by highlighting the function key description 1 Maximum ultrasonic value 2 Current ultrasonic value Pressing the rotary knob stores the currently displayed value in other words the maximum value in the individual test that is active Press the F1 function key again to deactivate the Max function 16 02 2007 Max Hold Menü 046 11 24 58 log 40...

Page 26: ...not visible at the moment of testing Thereby the ultrasonic values which was recorded at the moment the F2 key was pressed is stored in the display Press the rotary knob to store the currently displayed value in other words the Hold value in the individual test that is active Press the F2 key again to deactivate the Hold function 16 02 2007 Max Hold Menu 046 11 24 58 log 40kHz Sensor L60 Tester SO...

Page 27: ...eration There is a choice of three menu items in the main menu the data logger for storing the test values the test parameters for changing all parameters relevant to the test and the setup for changing the device s parameters The selection is carried out by turning the rotary knob Press it to open the respective menu Press the F3 function key to return the unit to the check mode The selected menu...

Page 28: ...me test Storing ultrasonic and temperature test values over a longer period at constant time intervals A maximum of 250 Long time tests with 73 datasets each or 1 Long time test with 20 000 datasets can be recorded 1 record consists of the ultrasonic test value and the temperature test value 2 Single test Storing current ultrasonic and temperature test values in one file A maximum of 250 individua...

Page 29: ...ime test has been selected a summary of all Long time tests created until then appears showing the respective test site and the date of creation In this menu the user has a choice of the following options Pressing the rotary knob Detailed information about the selected Long time test F1 Return Return to the Data Logger menu F2 New Create a new Long time test F3 Selection Record test values for the...

Page 30: ...e new Long time test To create a new Long time test press function key F2 to open a new screen 1 Ultrasonic test value 2 Test duration 3 Temperature 4 Scale for the ultrasonic test value 5 Scale for the temperature test value Parameter Setup Start 037 00 00 30 17 C 3 1 2 4 5 ...

Page 31: ... F1 In order to make adjustments to the display of the Long time test or to end the Long time test the menu item setup has to be opened by pressing function key F3 Parameter Setup Start 037 00 00 30 17 C Test Parameter Start Test place Tester Start Create Duration Interval ESC Setup Back max Temperature max Ultrasound Close LTT 100 C 140 F1 F3 ...

Page 32: ...set If the time entered is earlier than the present time the test is started immediately Switching to manual enables to start the Long time test manually Select the element to be edited by pressing the rotary knob Adjustments can be made by turning the rotary knob Press function key F3 to store the starting time for the selected Long time test The scaling of the ultrasonic and temperature test val...

Page 33: ... ultrasonic test values are represented by a solid line and the temperature values by a dotted line The remaining time of the test is shown at the top center of the screen The Long time test can be cancelled at any time by pressing function key F2 The values recorded up to that time are stored and the entry for the duration of the test is updated Stop 037 00 00 14 17 C Ultrasonic test value Temper...

Page 34: ...stored in the device 4 Details of the selected Long time test Select the Menu F3 Data Logger Long time test Entry to show details In the following information about tester testing site date time duration and intervals of the test is given Now you have the option of deleting the Long time test or viewing the test values in form of a diagram Back Max Temperature Max Ultrasound Close LTT 100 C 140 Lo...

Page 35: ...e shown over a range of 0 140 scale divisions for the logarithmic scaling and 0 240 divisions for the linear scaling The temperature is shown over the range 0 800 C or 0 1472 F Press function key F2 in the detail screen to delete the current data record As a safety measure you are asked if this record should definitively be deleted To confirm press function key F3 to cancel this action press F1 Lo...

Page 36: ...d corresponding status appears The test data that has to be stored is filed in the Single test marked active By pressing function key F2 you can create a new Single test by turning the rotary knob you can edit the current Single test and you are able to activate the selected Single test by pressing F3 The result of activating a Single test is that the test values are stored in this individual test...

Page 37: ...witched over by pressing the F2 key Press F3 to store both the tester s name and the test site for the corresponding Single test The test values are stored in the test mode by pressing the rotary knob The following data is stored for each test Date time Type of probe Test mode mixer frequency Ultrasonic test value Temperature value Archiving the individual tests is only possible by using the PC so...

Page 38: ...OTEC Mixer frequency 40 kHz Check mode logarithmic Temperature C Note The test values stored in the device are not affected by the device reset Only the test parameters are reset to the initial settings Setting the averaging time The SONAPHONE E provides the option of averaging the test values recorded over a variable period The time is set between 0 and 10 seconds in half second increments in the...

Page 39: ...ansformed into audible sound by a frequency conversion process The unit provides the option of setting the working frequency via the mixer frequency The frequency range can be set between 20 and 60 kHz in increments of 2 kHz The default value is 40 kHz By turning the rotary knob the settings can be changed and stored in the device By pressing of F1 you can reach the menu test parameters and by pre...

Page 40: ...tings can be changed and stored in the device By pressing of F1 you can reach the menu test parameters and by pressing F3 you can leave the settings and return to the test monitor Setting the temperature display The SONAPHONE E provides the option of showing the temperature in C or in F The switch over between the two types of display can be done in this menu By turning the rotary knob the setting...

Page 41: ...e rotary knob and set by turning it To edit the last element again press the function key F1 Pressing function key F2 stores the time Pressing function key F3 deletes the settings and returns the unit to the previous menu Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off function allows the SONAPHONE E to be switched off automatically after a set length of time Times between 1 and 25 minutes can be set in one min...

Page 42: ...the previous menu and F3 return to the test mode Contrast In order to adjust the readability of the display to the particular conditions it may be necessary to adjust individually the contrast This can be done in the contrast menu by turning the rotary knob The changes take effect immediately on the screen Language The menu prompts on the SONAPHONE E can be either in German or in English This is s...

Page 43: ... is connected to the local potential equalization Only the grounding kit supplied by SONOTEC should be used for this purpose 2 Prevent friction and impact sparks that could occur for example when the probe is dropped For connecting the grounding kit see 7 3 Using the grounding kit The L60 probe for air borne ultrasound serves for general detection of leakages in excess pressure and in vacuum range...

Page 44: ...with the tube The precision of location is increased by mounting the directional tube For precise fault location mount the tip onto the directional tube as well If the leak cannot be located with the probe mounted directly on the SONAPHONE E the probe extension cable can be used The acoustic horn serves as attachment for airborne sound probe L60 to increase the range up to 5 6 meter Directional tu...

Page 45: ... by SONOTEC should be used for this purpose 2 Prevent friction and impact sparks that could occur for example when the probe is dropped For connecting the grounding kit see 7 3 Using the grounding kit The L61 probe for structure borne ultrasound is especially suitable for the determination of the ultrasonic value at defective and damaged fittings valves or gate valves It is used for example to tra...

Page 46: ...e and caution so that there is no risk of injury from the probe tip 2 When transporting outside the case or when the probe is not in use use the probe quiver on the shoulder strap Severe burns and injuries possible when testing steam traps 1 Be aware that steam and the surfaces of steam traps can become extremely hot Keep sufficient distance when testing with the L62 The probe L62 for structure bo...

Page 47: ...edure the mixer frequency of the device can be changed section 5 7 page 39 between 20 and 60 kHz in 2 kHz increments Changing the mixer frequency affects the shown test values directly In order to ensure reproducibility values that have to be compared must be recorded with identical mixer frequencies ...

Page 48: ...rking with the L63 probe never work in the vicinity of exposed live parts or without visual contact in areas unknown to you 2 Keep a sufficient safety distance when locating ultrasonic signals on electrical equipment Prevent electrical flashovers 3 Prevent friction and impact sparks that could occur for example when the probe is dropped The flexible probe for air borne ultrasound serves to detect ...

Page 49: ...revent electrical flashovers The telescoping rod increases the reach when handling the probes To use it clamp the probe in the rotatable clamp and connect the plug connector near the clamp The telescoping rod is connected by cable to the SONAPHONE E Risk of crushing when operating the telescopic rod Take care of your hands when pulling and pushing together Do not grab the edge The length of the te...

Page 50: ...ther be plugged into the SONAPHONE E directly or by using the extension cable If no temperature sensor is plugged in will be shown on the display Note Before measuring make sure that the temperature of the SONAPHONE E has adapted to the ambient temperature as temperature measurement with a thermocouple is a comparative measuring method The temperature difference between the measuring and reference...

Page 51: ...ion protection The SONAPHONE E is not intended for use in Zone 0 Only the probes in conjunction with the grounding set are suitable for short term use in Ex Zone 0 When using the ultrasonic probes L60 and L61 in Ex zone 0 the casing of the probes must be connected to the local equipotential bonding conductor Only the grounding set supplied by SONOTEC GmbH may be used for this purpose ...

Page 52: ...or impact sparks if the probe should drop onto a metal surface 3 Now the probe can be taken into the Ex zone 0 The grounding cable must not be rolled up in a hazardous area 7 4 Connecting additional sensors Death or serious injury possible Connecting unsuitable probes or sensors to the SONAPHONE E endangers the explosion protection The SONAPHONE E may only be operated with the accessories specifie...

Page 53: ...HONE E into the operating system and to ensure a power supply to the unit through the computer The operation on a computer is not possible without these drivers The SONAPHONE Communicator provides the following functions Planning of routes Pre parameterizing Single tests and Long time tests Reading out and managing Single tests and Long time tests Archiving test data Performing online tests Parame...

Page 54: ... on the message and select Open folder to view files Directory structure of the installation CD Start the setup exe manually from installation CD Operating_manual Contains all necessary basic drivers for manual installation of SONAPHONE Operating Manual DE EN Description firmware update DE EN Installation CD Setup exe Installation program Driver Setup for automatic installation SONOTEC Driver ...

Page 55: ...After the start the following window appears After clicking on Next the setup automatically checks whether you have already installed the driver for the SONAPHONE E If this has not yet been done the following window appears Click on Yes to start the driver installation ...

Page 56: ...nect it start the installation with Next and follow the instructions Continue with the driver installation by clicking on OK The Found New Hardware Wizard will start By clicking on Next the driver installation will be executed After the successful driver installation the setup wizard changes to the device driver installation ...

Page 57: ...E E Operating Manual Revision 2 4 2020 11 17 Page 57 of 66 The following window appears Click on Next The following window informs about the further procedure Continue the installation process by clicking on OK ...

Page 58: ...ation process Note If the above message box does not appear at startup of the SONAPHONE Communicator either no SONAPHONE E is connected to the computer or the computer does not support the supply of the SONAPHONE E The driver installation is terminated and the setup for installing the SONAPHONE E Communicator continues Follow the instructions on the screen ...

Page 59: ...se the USB interface connect the SONAPHONE E using only the cable supplied and ensure that the maximum voltage of 60 V is not exceeded This is guaranteed for devices with CE marking The SONAPHONE E has a USB interface which makes it possible to establish a connection with a computer The SONAPHONE E can depending on the computer used be powered outside the hazardous area via the USB interface of th...

Page 60: ...Otherwise press the ON OFF key again If the unit is switched off by pressing the ON OFF key it is not possible to supply power via USB Note If the message window shown above does not appear when starting the SONAPHONE Communicator either no SONAPHONE E is connected to the computer or the computer does not support the supply of power to the SONAPHONE E Contact our service department ...

Page 61: ...1 of 66 9 Cleaning Damage to SONAPHONE E possible Aggressive cleaning agents may attack the plastic housing and impair the mechanical stability The use of cleaning agents containing solvents is prohibited Use damp cloths to clean the device and all accessories ...

Page 62: ...faults yourself The following information should help you Fault Possible cause Remedy Device cannot be switched on Batteries are empty Insert fresh batteries No acoustic signal detectable Volume control set too low Probe is not connected properly Headphones are not connected properly Unit switched off automatically Defective probe Adjust volume Put in the plug completely Put in the plug completely...

Page 63: ...erface USB 2 0 Display Graphical display Background lighting Menu control Temperature measurement range 0 C 800 C Dimensions 190 mm x 110 mm x 85 mm Weight Ca 650 g Operating temperature 0 40 C Storage temperature 10 50 C Explosion protection Unit Probes L60 L61 Probes L62 L63 Designation II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb II1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga u II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb ZELM 03 ATEX 0130X Type ...

Page 64: ...ing without extra charge SONOTEC GmbH will fulfil the warranty agreement by either repairing or replacing the defective device or component Not covered by the warranty are primary or secondary batteries and damages due to incorrect use abrasion or interference with the equipment Furthermore the warranty does not cover those defects which affect the value or usability of the equipment only insignif...

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Page 66: ...33 17 0 Fax 49 0 345 133 17 99 Email mySONAPHONE sonotec de Internet www sonotec de Americas SONOTEC US Inc 190 Blydenburgh Rd Suite 8 2nd floor Telephone 1 631 415 4758 Email sales sonotecusa com Internet www sonotecusa com SONOTEC GmbH All rights reserved Revision 2 4 2020 11 17 Subject to technical modifications ...

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