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8 Trouble

shooting

Not every malfunction necessarily involves an actual defect of the
equipment. Time and money can be saved if you are able to correct
simple faults yourself. The following notes are intended to help do so:

Fault Possible

cause

Remedy

Device cannot be
switched on

Batteries are empty

Insert new 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

Switch unit on again

Check with another
probe

Summary of Contents for SONAPHONE M

Page 1: ...ndorfer Stra e 2 D 06112 Halle Saale Germany Phone 49 0 345 13317 0 Fax 49 0 345 13317 99 http www sonotec de E mail sonotec sonotec de Ultrasonic Leak Detector and Leakage Tester SONAPHONE M Operatin...

Page 2: ...4 Operation 9 4 1 Insert the batteries 9 4 2 Starting up the unit 12 4 3 Battery status indicator 12 4 4 Check mode 13 4 5 Main menu 16 4 6 Data logger 17 4 7 Test parameters 24 4 8 Settings 27 5 Usi...

Page 3: ...tion data transfer 35 7 1 Directory structure of the installation CD 36 7 2 Installation for Windows XP Windows Vista 36 7 3 Installation for Windows 7 38 7 4 Power supply via USB 40 8 Trouble shootin...

Page 4: ...s handle the probe for structure borne noise with care so that the probe tip does not cause any injuries Use the probe carrier bag on the shoulder strap of the leather bag when carrying it outside the...

Page 5: ...and cavitation L54 Flexible probe L53 Parabolic probe L55 Accessories Temperature sensor Soundproof headphones Probe extension cord Grip with extension cord for the temperature sensor Directional tub...

Page 6: ...NAPHONE T 4 Probe for air borne noise L50 with probe extension cord 5 Recharging power pack for the SONAPHONE T 6 Probe L52 and 54 7 Headphones 8 Grip with extension cord for the temperature sensor 9...

Page 7: ...and compressors from flashovers and corona discharges on electrical installations Using the SONAPHONE M it is possible to locate precisely the defects and estimate their magnitude The ultrasonic tran...

Page 8: ...uttons F1 F3 ON OFF button USB interface Ultrasonic probe connector Temperature sensor connector Graphical display Fastener for shoulder strap Rotary knob with integrated push button LIGHT button Inte...

Page 9: ...le When inserting the batteries make sure the polarity corresponds to the engraved marking on the battery block Follow the instructions below Instructions Description of the battery change 1 Disconnec...

Page 10: ...ry compartment and pull it out of the unit 4 Take the batteries out of the battery block 5 Insert new batteries into the block checking that the polarity is correct An engraving on the top of the batt...

Page 11: ...M_engl_Vers 1_2011 09 26 Seite 11 6 Re insert the battery compartment into the casing 7 Tighten the locking screw of the battery compartment again 8 Fasten the shoulder strap to the battery compartmen...

Page 12: ...or USB operation battery status indicator 2 Temperature 3 Testing mode mixer frequency 4 Type of probe 5 Tester 6 Currently available functions of keys F1 F3 7 Intensity bar for ultrasonic test value...

Page 13: ...l 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 M see Section Using...

Page 14: ...e volume and turning it anti 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 ultra...

Page 15: ...he activation of the Max function is signalled by highlighting the function key description 16 02 2007 Max Hold Menu 046 11 24 58 log 40kHz Sensor L50 Tester SONOTE C 20 C 1 Maximum ultrasound level 2...

Page 16: ...was pressed 16 02 2007 Max Hold Menu 046 11 24 58 log 40kHz Sensor L50 Tester SONOTE C 20 C Press the rotary knob to store the currently displayed value in other words the Hold value in the individua...

Page 17: ...ction circle Menu ESC Data Logger Test Parameter Setup 4 6 Data logger General information Ultrasound levels and temperature test values can be stored in the data logger The data record includes the d...

Page 18: ...he measurement data Long time test Once the Long time 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 th...

Page 19: ...e 2 Test duration 3 Temperature 4 Scale for the ultrasonic test value 5 Scale for the temperature test value To set the testing parameters open the parameter menu using the function key F1 In order to...

Page 20: ...the Long time test is set to Auto The SONAPHONE M will thus start the Long time test automatically at the time that has been set If the time entered is earlier than the present time the test is start...

Page 21: ...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 3 Finishi...

Page 22: ...iod is a maximum of 60 seconds If the duration of the test is longer than 60 seconds it is possible to shift the window of time by turning the rotary knob The ultrasonic test values are shown over a r...

Page 23: ...status appears The test data that has to be stored is filed in the Single test marked active Selection Name New Back Motor1 Motor2 Halle2 Halle1 A By pressing function key F2 you can create a new Sin...

Page 24: ...re 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 th...

Page 25: ...a variable period The period is set between 0 and 10 seconds in half second increments in the averaging time menu By turning the rotary knob the settings can be changed and stored in the device By pre...

Page 26: ...r L54 since these probes have the necessary bandwidth Setting the test mode The SONAPHONE M has two different display modes for the ultrasonic test value the linear mode linear scale 0 240 and the log...

Page 27: ...ion 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 M to be switched off...

Page 28: ...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 M can be either in German or...

Page 29: ...or general detection of ultrasound 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 fault canno...

Page 30: ...sources of ultrasound on flat surfaces Since the special probe for structure borne noise is watertight it can also be used for ultrasonic inspections in moist environments or in water systems After t...

Page 31: ...re the mixer frequency of the device can be diversified section 4 7 between 20 and 60 kHz in 2 kHz increments Changing the mixer frequency does not effect the shown test values directly In order to en...

Page 32: ...20 and 60 kHz in 2 kHz increments Changing the mixer frequency does not effect the shown test values directly In order to ensure reproducibility values that have to be compared must be recorded with i...

Page 33: ...clamp The telescoping rod is connected by cable to the SONAPHONE M The length of the telescoping rod is continuously adjustable from about 1 7 metres to about 3 metres To do this loosen the black coup...

Page 34: ...atures between 0 C and 800 C can be measured using the temperature sensor The temperature sensor can either be plugged into the SONAPHONE M directly or by using a grip together with the extension cabl...

Page 35: ...erating system and to ensure a power supply to the unit through the PC It is not possible to operate it on a PC without these drivers The SONAPHONE Communicator provides the following functions Readin...

Page 36: ...an operating manual english operating manual Setup CD Setup exe 7 2 Installation for Windows XP Windows Vista Installation of the driver unit When connecting the SONAPHONE M with the PC for the first...

Page 37: ...fic location in order to choose the driver on the CD manually Step 3 Windows Logo Test By pressing Continue Anyway all necessary drivers are installed on the PC After successful driver installation a...

Page 38: ...cking on Continue the setup automatically checks if you already have installed a driver for the SONAPHONE M If this has not happened already the following window opens By clicking on Yes the installat...

Page 39: ...g on OK The new hardware wizard opens By clicking on Continue the driver installation is performed The following window opens Click on Install this software anyway and in the following window on Finis...

Page 40: ...tch off the SONAPHONE M Appears a USB symbol in the upper right corner after having pressed ON OFF the switching was successful Otherwise you have to press ON OFF one more time If the device will be s...

Page 41: ...ing notes are intended to help do so Fault Possible cause Remedy Device cannot be switched on Batteries are empty Insert new batteries No acoustic signal detectable Volume control set too low Probe is...

Page 42: ...th 2 kHz increments Connections Ultrasonic sensor Temperature sensor Headphone USB interface USB 2 0 Display Graphical display Background lighting Menu control Temperature measurement range 0 800 C Di...

Page 43: ...al or manufacturing without extra charge SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH will fulfil the warranty agreement by either repairing or replacing the defective device or component Not covered by the...

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