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Superior Signal Company LLC 

 

AccuTrak

 ®

 VPX-WR 

User’s Manual

 © 2015 

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CARE  AND  SERVICE 

 
 

 CARE  

 
VPX-WR's  hard  anodized  case  resists  scratches  and  corrosion.    It  is  made  from  an 
aluminum  alloy;  therefore,  prolonged  exposure  to  acids  or  bases  may  alter  the  finish.    If 
you find yourself working in damp areas or the instrument is exposed to chemical agents 
that  corrode,  make  sure  that  you  wipe  it  clean  with  a  soft  cloth  and  window  cleaner.    Be 
very  gentle  around  the  front  of  the  instrument  so  that  the  sensor  is  not  damaged.  
Periodically, use silicone grease on the case to bring back its original luster. 
 
Battery Information: 
 
The  VPX-WR  is  powered  by  a  unique  NiMH  battery  pack.    It  is  conditioned  through  a 
voltage  regulator  which 

means  the  instrument’s  performance  will  not  degrade  as  the 

battery  life  decreases.  The power indicator will flash when there is approximately 1 hour 
of  use  remaining.    At  the  end  of  the  battery  charge  the  battery  supervisor  will  shut  the 
instrument down.  This may happen during the detection of a leak, which will require more 
power to be delivered to the headset thus causing the instrument to cycle ON-OFF until it 
is completely discharged.  When this cycling condition occurs recharge it. 
 
A  fully  charged  battery  should  allow  10  to  12  hours  of  uninterrupted  use,  and  it  will  take 
approximately  16  hours  to  fully  charge.    The  battery  pack  should  give  you  at  least  two 
years  of  service  when  the  VPX-WR  is used  daily  as  above.   If  you  feel  the  battery  charge 
does not last as long as it used to, please contact Superior Signal for service. 
 
NOTE: 
 

The VPX-WR Battery Pack is a sealed unit inside the instrument.  Do NOT try to open the 
instrument  to  change  the  pack  yourself.    Doing  so  may  damage  the  instrument  beyond 
repair and it will void your warranty. 

 
 
 

 SERVICE  

 
 
If  you  need  service,  please  call  Superior  Signal  Company  and  request  an  RMA 
number and instructions to return the instrument.

 

 
Global Telephone number:  +1-732-251-0800 
 
E-Mail:  

[email protected]

  

 
Web Address:  

www.SuperiorSignal.com

 

Summary of Contents for AccuTrak VPX-WR

Page 1: ...Model VPX WR USER S MANUAL www SuperiorSignal com Superior Signal Company LLC 2015...

Page 2: ...TIONS______________________________ 12 Steam Leaks SteamTraps Valves Internal Leaks in Hydraulic Systems___________________________ 13 Mechanical Vibrations Troubleshooting______________________ 14 Be...

Page 3: ...ignal Once the signal has been captured the dominant frequency will be heard in the headset Leaks normally sound like a harsh hissing noise which ascends in pitch as you approach the source When you r...

Page 4: ...tuning Power is provided by a unique Nickel Metal Hydride NiMH battery pack conditioned through a voltage regulator and supervised by a battery protector condition indicator The housing for all this t...

Page 5: ...nsor horn shown in the figure above left houses the sensor and provides with the threads a mounting to attach the horn restrictor which is used to collimate the sound to narrow the field of view to he...

Page 6: ...he instrument and push them together CAUTION Be VERY careful while wearing the headset around machinery The headset is also a hearing protector attenuating the background noise which can make you thin...

Page 7: ...while the Het is always indicating the background noise Leave the vinyl protector on the horn to protect the edge from becoming deformed when bumping it This may save the horn threads if you drop it...

Page 8: ...l Below this noise floor that you ve set and for a frequency band of 4kHz around 38kHz the heterodyne section will give you an indication that there may be something there to check as you pass a point...

Page 9: ...spected area if the system permits it Air flowing through the water will generate bubbles which burst and create ultrasonic shock waves making it easier to detect Another technique that may be applied...

Page 10: ...components These sounds differ from leaks because they are rhythmic i e they follow the engine motion unlike leaks which stay almost constant The same is true with mechanical vacuum pumps The nose con...

Page 11: ...NG THE TOUCH PROBE IN THE NOSE CONE Insert the touch probe in the fitting in the horn restrictor and tighten the knurled nut This nut must not be loose because it will generate noise in the measuremen...

Page 12: ...the alignment All 1 4 tubing type fittings from Swagelok will fit into the Nose Cone You can use tubing up to 15 long 5m Longer tubing lengths attenuate the sound The easiest way to make a wave guide...

Page 13: ...obvious by the constant rushing sound within the trap There are a number of different types of traps which make different sounds during normal operation Thermostatic traps are the easiest to test sinc...

Page 14: ...added sound and can be detrimental on the system itself This extra noise background may make it more difficult to find the leak Again pressurizing the system with nitrogen before fluid is introduced...

Page 15: ...sound can be used to determine the lubrication condition of a bearing Lubricating and listening at the same time will tell you when to stop since the sound should decrease as you inject grease when s...

Page 16: ...tes ultrasound which is then translated by the Het block and sent to the output of the VPX WR Please refer to your vibration analyzer s user manual for instructions as to how to configure its input pa...

Page 17: ...f there is strong background noise Start testing new machines or new bearings first This will help you establish a base line in the amplitude and the nature of the harmonics present at the test point...

Page 18: ...s CORONA Corona is a form of plasma current flow that is found around higher voltages like transmission lines It is invisible in the visible spectrum however under certain conditions a bluish glow can...

Page 19: ...he red LED will go off Place the SG 2 in a tank hatch aircraft walk in cooler etc go to the other side and close the door or window or other cover and search with the VPX WR to find where you can hear...

Page 20: ...he battery charge the battery supervisor will shut the instrument down This may happen during the detection of a leak which will require more power to be delivered to the headset thus causing the inst...

Page 21: ...are at the sole discretion of Superior Signal Company LLC Maximum liability under any circumstance shall be limited to replacement of unsatisfactory product Recommendations and product information ar...

Page 22: ...us use Average Charging Time 4 hours Low Battery Indicator Flashing LED when 1 hour of use remains Physical Construction Hard Anodized Aluminum Housing with padded grip Dimensions Cylindrical Outer Di...

Page 23: ...amount of gas in cubic feet per minute or liters per minute Noise Any unwanted signal competing with the one of interest Reynolds number An index which shows if the flow is turbulent or not Numbers un...

Page 24: ...Superior Signal Company LLC AccuTrak VPX WR User s Manual 2015 23 NOTES...

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