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Contents 

072-65284M-02 (SonicMan SN1)  24 Feb 2005

 

 

Contents 

 

1  

SonicMan

 Standard Set...................................................................................................4

 

2    Observe These Precautions to Ensure Safety ..................................................................5

 

2.1

 

SonicMan: SN1

 Precautions ............................................................................6

 

2.2

 

Battery Pack Precautions ..................................................................................7

 

2.3

 

Charger Precautions ..........................................................................................8

 

2.4

 

Earphones Precautions......................................................................................9

 

3  

SonicMan

’s Principle of Detection .................................................................................10

 

3.1

 

Leak locations generate a warning sound by their very nature .......................10

 

3.2

 

Detecting ultrasonic signals and converting them to audible sound................10

 

3.3

 

Automatic Calculation of Estimated Leakage Level ........................................10

 

4  

SonicMan

 Components and Features ...........................................................................11

 

5    Procedure for Gas Leak Detection ..................................................................................12

 

5.1

 

Preparation for Gas Leak Detection ................................................................12

 

5.2

 

Using 

SonicMan

, Searching for Leak Locations ............................................12

 

5.3

 

Recording the Detection Reading and Leak Location .....................................12

 

5.4

 

Reporting Data and Making a Maintenance Plan ............................................12

 

6  Battery Pack Instructions.................................................................................................13

 

6.1

 

Charging the Battery Pack ...............................................................................13

 

6.2

 

Inserting and Removing the Battery Pack .......................................................13

 

7  Operation.........................................................................................................................14

 

7.1

 

Turning the Power ON and OFF......................................................................14

 

7.2

 

Attaching the Earphones (In Quiet Areas) .......................................................14

 

7.3

 

How to Read the Screen..................................................................................14

 

7.4

 

Increasing and Decreasing the Sensitivity.......................................................15

 

7.5

 

Using the Automatic Sensitivity Adjustment ....................................................15

 

7.6

 

Turning the Laser Pointer ON and OFF...........................................................15

 

8    Estimating Leak Level, Saving and Recalling Data.........................................................16

 

8.1

 

Hold the Inspection Data .................................................................................16

 

8.2

 

Calculate Leak Level........................................................................................16

 

8.3

 

Record Number Selection................................................................................17

 

8.4

 

Saving the Inspection Data in the Internal Memory.........................................17

 

8.5

 

Recalling Saved Data ......................................................................................18

 

8.6

 

Deleting Saved Data ........................................................................................18

 

9  Operation Flow Chart ......................................................................................................19

 

10  Optional Settings and Adjustments ...............................................................................20

 

10.1

 

Enter Settings Mode ........................................................................................20

 

10.2

 

Display Battery Strength ..................................................................................20

 

10.3

 

Turning ON and OFF the Backlight .................................................................20

 

10.4

 

Setting Leak Level Calculation ........................................................................20

 

10.5

 

Setting the Automatic Volume Control.............................................................20

 

10.6

 

Setting the Noise Limiter..................................................................................21

 

10.7

 

Adjusting the Noise Level ................................................................................21

 

10.8

 

Selecting Earphone Output Type.....................................................................21

 

10.9

 

Setting the Automatic Power OFF Time Delay................................................22

 

10.10

 

Adjusting the Earphone Output Volume ......................................................22

 

10.11

 

Adjusting the Display Contrast ....................................................................22

 

10.12

 

Unit Setting ..................................................................................................22

 

11  Using Accessories .........................................................................................................23

 

11.1

 

How to Use the Nozzle ....................................................................................23

 

11.2

 

How to Use the Holster ....................................................................................23

 

11.3

 

How to Use the Earphones ..............................................................................24

 

12  Troubleshooting.............................................................................................................25

 

13  Specifications ................................................................................................................27

 

13.1

 

SonicMan

 (Model 

SN1

)..................................................................................27

 

13.2

 

Charger (Model SO1-201) ...............................................................................27

 

14  Product Warranty...........................................................................................................28

 

14.1

 

Warranty Period ...............................................................................................28

 

14.2

 

Warranty Coverage..........................................................................................28

 

14.3

 

Concerning Calibration ....................................................................................28

 

Summary of Contents for SonicMan SN1

Page 1: ...02 SonicMan SN1 24 February 2005 Ultrasonic Leak Detector SonicMan SN1 Copyright 2005 by TLV CO LTD All rights reserved ISO 9001 ISO 14001 Manufacturer Kakogawa Japan is approved by LRQA LTD to ISO 9...

Page 2: ...refully before use and follow the instructions to be sure of using the product properly Additionally as these manuals are necessary not only for initial software setup but also for subsequent troubles...

Page 3: ...Decreasing the Sensitivity 15 7 5 Using the Automatic Sensitivity Adjustment 15 7 6 Turning the Laser Pointer ON and OFF 15 8 Estimating Leak Level Saving and Recalling Data 16 8 1 Hold the Inspection...

Page 4: ...1 SonicMan Standard Set 072 65284M 02 SonicMan SN1 24 Feb 2005 4 1 SonicMan Standard Set SonicMan SN1 Nozzle Holster Earphones Battery Pack Charger Power Cord Storage Case Instruction Manual...

Page 5: ...installation use maintenance and repair Furthermore TLV accepts no responsibility for any accidents or damage occurring as a result of failure to observe these precautions Symbols Indicates a DANGER...

Page 6: ...isions PROHIBITED Be attentive to the background noises in the surrounding area When wearing the earphones it becomes difficult to hear noises from the surrounding area Operate the unit together with...

Page 7: ...upture or ignition PROHIBITED Do not leave unit where it will be exposed to direct sunlight or in areas that will become very hot such as interiors of cars near heating equipment etc Failure to observ...

Page 8: ...oltage Failure to observe this precaution could result in smoke ignition rupture or fire from the charger or battery pack MANDATORY Do not disassemble or modify Failure to observe this precaution coul...

Page 9: ...l smell immediately pull the power plug out of the outlet If use is continued under such conditions fire or electrical shock may result PROHIBITED 2 4 Earphones Precautions Do not use earphones while...

Page 10: ...ating the directional ability of the ultrasonic microphone facilitates the identification of leak locations and the added use of the laser pointer effects a great increase in the efficiency of leak de...

Page 11: ...lay Area This is used to display inspection readings bar indicator and digital display and setting sensitivity and Buttons These are used to modify sensitivity settings and to modify the record number...

Page 12: ...er pointer to pinpoint the source of the leak 5 3 Recording the Detection Reading and Leak Location 1 Estimate the leak level by using the inspection data see section 8 2 Estimating Leakage Level By e...

Page 13: ...hite button again Discharging ceases the green discharge light goes out and charging red light automatically begins 6 When charging is fully completed the red charging indicator light begins blinking...

Page 14: ...et Areas 1 Lift up the cover for the SonicMan earphone jack c 2 Insert the earphone plug into the SonicMan earphone jack d 3 The earphone with the R is for the right ear and the one with the L is for...

Page 15: ...ically set the sensitivity to an easy to hear level without the use of the and buttons 1 Pull and hold the trigger for at least 1 second 2 The sensitivity setting is automatically altered until the cu...

Page 16: ...n to confirm the data and then move to the next data item c When the nozzle is attached the distance to the front the nozzle is 0 1 m 2 Select Fluid Type Select either Steam or Gas a Scroll through th...

Page 17: ...mode c Measurement data can be stored even if the leak level was not calculated 2 If the selected record number has already been used SonicMan will query Over write a To destroy the previous data and...

Page 18: ...both the Func and the Memory button at the same time A menu offering the following choices will appear Delete only the selected record number No Clear Delete all saved data All Data Clear 3 Use the an...

Page 19: ...a Clear No 001 Clear All Data Clear Select the top or bottom half using the and buttons Func Memory Press Simultaneously Delete ENT Func Cancel Deletion ENT Save New Data Record Double click Trigger P...

Page 20: ...whether to enter calculation mode automatically Auto when a reading is taken or to enter data manually Manual at some other time 1 Press and to switch between Auto and Manual 2 Press ENT to move the...

Page 21: ...justment while monitoring the sound from the earphones 1 Pressing the or button one time adjusts the level one step If the button is pressed and held down the level is continuously adjusted until the...

Page 22: ...maximum the button must be held down continuously for approximately 7 seconds 2 Press ENT to move the display to the next setting item 3 Press Func to return to detection mode 10 11 Adjusting the Dis...

Page 23: ...in which one wishes to further home in on the leak location Use of the nozzle makes it possible to collect the ultrasonic waves in the direction in which the SonicMan is pointing with greater accurac...

Page 24: ...Put on the earphones The earpiece marked R is for the right ear the one marked L is for the left ear Place the cord behind your neck 3 Wind the cord holder to adjust the cord to an appropriate length...

Page 25: ...attached Attach the included battery pack making sure that it is fully charged Is the battery pack being used the one that was supplied with SonicMan Attach SonicMan s specialized battery pack Is the...

Page 26: ...to ON if the unit is in a mode other than detection mode no laser beam will be emitted Return the unit to detection mode and again check the status of the laser beam No laser beam is emitted from the...

Page 27: ...y pack rechargeable nickel metal hydride battery 2 4 V 1650 mA h Continuous Use Time After full charge Approx 11 hours both backlight and laser pointer OFF Approx 8 hours backlight ON laser pointer OF...

Page 28: ...TLV CO LTD authorized service representatives 2 Malfunctions due to dirt or scale 3 Malfunctions due to improper disassembly and reassembly dropping or other impact or due to inadequate inspection an...

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