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General safety instructions for the use of the SONAPHONE RD ........... 4

Scope of delivery ..................................................................................... 6

Overall view of the device and the accessory ......................................... 7

Function description ................................................................................. 8

Connections, operating- and display elements of the SONAPHONE RD
and its functions ....................................................................................... 9

Starting up ............................................................................................. 10

Charging the batteries ........................................................................... 12

Ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T ................................................. 13

Charging the batteries ........................................................................... 14

Application of the probes ....................................................................... 15

Usage of the accessories ...................................................................... 19

Trouble shooting .................................................................................... 20

Maintenance .......................................................................................... 20

Technical data (SONAPHONE RD) ....................................................... 23

Technical data (SONAPHONE T) .......................................................... 24

Warranty ................................................................................................ 26

Summary of Contents for SONAPHONE RD

Page 1: ...6 West Ridge Drive Stittsville Ontario K2S 2H1 Canada Tel 613 831 0007 Fax 613 831 0008 http www spectrum instruments com E mail Info spectrum instruments com Ultrasonic Leak Detector and Seal Control Device SONAPHONE RD Operating Manual ...

Page 2: ..._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BA_SPHRD_engl_080129 page 2 01 08 Ultraschall Lecksuch und Dichtheitsprüfgerät SONAPHONE E Bedienungsanleitung ...

Page 3: ...ONAPHONE RD 4 Scope of delivery 6 Overall view of the device and the accessory 7 Function description 8 Connections operating and display elements of the SONAPHONE RD and its functions 9 Starting up 10 Charging the batteries 12 Ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T 13 Charging the batteries 14 Application of the probes 15 Usage of the accessories 19 Trouble shooting 20 Maintenance 20 Technical data S...

Page 4: ...E RD has to be protected against moisture 4 The device and all equipment can be cleaned with a damp cloth Aggressive detergents can attack the plastic coating and can interfere with the mechanical stability of SONAPHONE RD 5 The accumulator of the SONAPHONE RD can be charged by the attached charger The main voltage and the frequency have to be the same as given on the rating plate of the charger 6...

Page 5: ...r strap of the leather bag if you carry the probe or when it is not in use 10 Also use the leather bag with shoulder strap if you climb stairs a ladder platforms and so on to prevent an accident 11 Using the clamp holder for the probes caution is required because the spring force of the clamp holder can lead to injuries by getting jammed 12 The application of the SONAPHONE RD in strong electromagn...

Page 6: ...PHONE RD ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T Probes air sound probe pluggable body sound probe waterproof body sound probe special Flexible probe Accessory headphone sound deadening directional tube with tip ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T magnetic holder for probes clamp holder for probes charger telescopic rod transportation case operating manual Please notice that the scope of delivery can va...

Page 7: ..._______________________________________________________________________ BA_SPHRD_engl_080129 page 7 Overall view of the device and the accessory operating manual body sound probe waterproof body sound probe air sound probe SONAPHONE T charger headphone SONAPHONE RD directional tube with tip ...

Page 8: ...vacuum plants at condenser drains at leaking valves gate valves shutoffs taps in line systems at roller bearing defects at cavity on pumps and compressors at flash overs and corona discharges on electrical installations With the help of SONAPHONE RD faults can exactly get located and their size can get assessed SONAPHONE T is used to detect leaking spots on vehicles containers and ventilation syst...

Page 9: ...______________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BA_SPHRD_engl_080129 page 9 Connections operating and display elements of the SONAPHONE RD and its functions ...

Page 10: ...ation an Pumpen und Verdichtern bei Überschlägen und Koronaentladungen an elektrischen Anlagen Mit Hilfe des SONAPHONE E ist es möglich die Fehler genau zu lokalisieren und deren Größe abzuschätzen Zur Ermittlung von undichten Stellen an Fahrzeugen Behältern Containern und lüftungstechnischen Anlagen bei denen aktiv kein Ultraschall entsteht wird der Ultraschallsender SONAPHONE T eingesetzt Dieser...

Page 11: ...ance between the probe and the sound source So this effect can be used to detect and assess leakages For leak detection especially when a high surrounding noise level occurs the use of the sound deadening headphone is recommended For this reason the headphone has to be connected to the plug Look to the picture on previous page The volume can be controlled through the VOLUME knob where the position...

Page 12: ...the charger The red charging lamp lights up during charging If the battery is completely discharged it can take 9 hours for recharging When the charging is completed the charging lamp goes out and the charger can be unplugged An overcharging protection in the device prevents a device damage caused by overcharging The charging power adaptor can also be used as power adaptor for the SONAPHONE RD If ...

Page 13: ...nsmitter SONAPHONE T sends continuously ultrasonic waves The modulation of the ultrasonic signal can be changed by confirming the button MODE once You have to use this function if unusual noise superimposes the sound which has to be analysed Confirming the button MODE twice the transmitter power increases So it is possible to locate small leaks Confirming the button MODE three times the modulation...

Page 14: ... plug of the charger with the SONAPHONE T plug CHARGE After that you have to plug in the charger The red charging lamp CHARGE sparkles during charging If the accumulator is completely discharged it can take approximately 14 hours for recharging When charging is completed the red charging lamp permanently lights up and the charger can be unplugged An overcharging protection in the device prevents a...

Page 15: ...ve ultrasound One can connect the probe directly to the testing device but it is also possible to use it separately with the extension cable An increase of the accuracy of the detection is reached by the plug on of the directional tube For the point exact troubleshooting additionally the directional tip is put on the pipe The probe can be screwed onto the clamp holder or magnetic holder for a sign...

Page 16: ..._________________ BA_SPHRD_engl_080129 page 16 Body sound probe waterproof The body sound probe special is particularly suitable for the detection of sources of ultrasonic at even surfaces The body sound probe special is water proof and can be used for ultrasonic tests in damp environment or water systems After using the probe has to be dried ...

Page 17: ...lid bodies They were pressed onto the testing place by hand To aquire reproducible results the pressure force and the direction have to be constant For a longer recording of ultrasound you can use the clamp holder or magnetic holder instead of the probe tip of the standard body sound probe To screw the probe tip on or off use a wrench size 3 2 included in delivery CAUTION Using the body sound prob...

Page 18: ...__________________________________________________________ BA_SPHRD_engl_080129 page 18 Flexible probe You can use the flexible air sound probe to detect leaks in difficult accessible areas CAUTION Using the flexible probe pay attention to point 8 of the general safety instructions for the SONAPHONE RD ...

Page 19: ...obes The probes are jammed in a rotatable clamp and the plug connection is plugged in the socket near the clamp The connection to the SONAPHONE RD is made with the cable of the telescopic rod The length of the telescopic rod is variable from approximately 1 7m till approximately 3m In addition the black union nut between outside and interior pipe of the telescopic rod has to be loosened CAUTION Fo...

Page 20: ...n be proved volume control is low adjusted probe is not securely connected headphone is not securely connected device switched off automatically probe is defect adjust volume connect the plug in full connect the plug in full switch on the device once more test with another probe no acoustic signal when using the transmitter SONAPHONE T transmitter is not switched on or switched off automatically a...

Page 21: ..._____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ BA_SPHRD_engl_080129 page 21 against mechanical damages and heavy impact loads It is only allowed to use solventless detergents ...

Page 22: ... be completely discharged and afterwards recharged in regular intervals You can discharge the accumulator for example by switching on the device SONAPHONE RD The device should be switched on until the green LED will begin to sparkle Pay attention that the SONAPHONE RD has an integrated Auto Power Off function which switches off the device 10 minutes after switching on After that you have to rechar...

Page 23: ...display digital on a LC Display 0 140 scale steps with backlight or on a LED scale 10 steps internal loudspeaker storage of the maximum value is switchable on or off power supply internal batteries or external charger operating time about 10 hours with internal batteries charging time maximum 9 hours dimensions 190x110x85 mm weight about 500g operating temperature 0 C to 40 C storage temperature 1...

Page 24: ... normal double frequency modulation can be switched high low Auto Power Off function voltage supply internal batteries operating time about 8 hours charging time about 14 hours dimensions 120x65x25 mm weight about 150g operating temperature 0 C to 40 C storage temperature 10 C to 50 C protection IP 20 CE conformity EC directives and laws 89 336 EEC electromagnetic compatibility DIN EN 55011 Breakd...

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Page 26: ...efects caused by faulty design workmanship or materials for free SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH will repair or replace the defect device or a part of it at their discretion within the warranty period This guarantee shall not apply to the internal batteries or to damages caused through misuse neglect wear and tear and if the appliance has been dismantled or repaired by a person not authoriz...

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