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ULTRAPROBE

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Page 2: ...hing the equip ment with your hands or fingers Be sure to use appropriate lockout procedures when attempting repairs Be careful with loose hanging parts such as the wrist strap or headphone cord when inspecting near moving mechanical devices since they may get caught Don t touch moving parts with the contact probe This may not only damage the part but cause personal injury as well When inspecting ...

Page 3: ...RM 10 11 RAS RAM Remote magnetic transducer 11 CFM 10 12 UWC 10 12 DHC 10 12 DHC 1991 ear piece 12 SA 2000 Speaker amplifier 12 UFMTG 1991 12 WTG 2SP Warble pipe threaded tone generator 12 BCP 12 BCH WTG2 12 HTS 10 12 LLA 12 Overview 13 Pistol grip housing 13 Display panel 13 Trigger on off trigger switch 13 Line input 13 Quick change battery 14 Battery 14 Wrist strap 14 Sensitivity control dial 1...

Page 4: ... Auto shutdown battery feature 16 Resetting the on board computer 17 Operational overview 17 Operation mode 17 Operation mode 17 Main display navigation 17 Main Display Information 17 Bar graph display 18 Sensitivity control dial 18 To adjust the sensitivity volume 18 To adjust the frequency 19 Function field description 19 Yellow enter button 19 Storage display navigation 19 Storage Display Infor...

Page 5: ... 12 Default Settings 29 Menu 13 Sensitivity Default 30 Menu 14 User Frequency Default 30 Menu 15 Frequency Adjust 30 Menu 16 Restore Lists 31 Menu 17 Set Shutoff Mode Shutdown Timed Trigger 31 Menu 18 Set Turnoff Time Turn off 0 3 minutes preset at 5 seconds 31 Menu 19 Set WAV Sample Rate 31 Menu 20 Display Response 32 Menu 21 Comm Flow Control Off On 32 Menu 22 Line Input 32 Menu 23 Sensitivity M...

Page 6: ... leaks 43 To confirm a leak 44 Overcoming difficulties 44 Shielding techniques 44 Low level leaks 45 Transformers switchgear another electrical apparatus 47 Electric arc Corona Tracking Detection 47 Monitoring bearing wear 48 Detecting bearing failure 49 Lack of Lubrication 49 Over Lubrication 49 To avoid over lubrication 50 Slow speed bearings 50 FFT Interface 50 General mechanical trouble shooti...

Page 7: ...g valve leakage in noisy pipe systems 54 MISCELLANEOUS PROBLEM AREAS 54 UNDERGROUND LEAKS 54 LEAKAGE BEHIND WALLS 54 PARTIAL BLOCKAGE 54 FLOW DIRECTION 55 Ultrasound Technology 56 Instructions for setting combination on carrying case 57 APPENDEX A 58 Ultraprobe 10 000 Specifications 60 ...

Page 8: ...mportant to review this manual before you begin inspections While simple to use as a basic inspection tool there are many powerful features that when understood will open up a world of opportunities for inspection and data analysis Ultrasound Technology Instruction Your Ultraprobe 10000 has many applications ranging from leak detection and electrical inspection to mechanical inspection It may be u...

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Page 10: ...tethoscope contact Module This is the module with the metal rod This rod is utilized as a waveguide in that it is sensitive to ultra sound that is generated internally such as within a pipe bearing housing or steam trap Once stimulated by ultrasound it transfers the signal to a piezoelectric transducer located directly in the module housing The module is shielded to pro vide protection from stray ...

Page 11: ... a second to produce a strong recognizable Warble signal The warble tone prevents a standing wave condition which can produce false readings and provides for a consistency of testing in practically any material Rubber focusing probe The Rubber Focusing Probe is a cone shaped rubber shield It is used to block out stray ultrasound and to assist in narrowing the field of reception of the Trisonic Sca...

Page 12: ...or A Warble Tone Generator that is used in test conditions where it is not possible to physically place the standard WTG 1 Warble Tone Generator such as in pipes or in certain heat exchangers or tanks Fea tures 1 NPT male threaded nipple with adapters for and female nipple with a 10 turn amplitude adjustment dial Metric adapters available BCP Battery Recharge Pod docking station for charging Ultra...

Page 13: ...instrument This is indicated on the display panel as RT for Real Time PH for Peak Hold SS for Snap Shot or RTO for Real Time Off set PHO for Peak Hold Offset and SSO for Snap Shot Offset For additional in formation about Off set see dB Scale Select in the Set Up Mode Section 1 Display Panel 2 Sensitivity Control Dial 3 Yellow Enter Button Trigger on off trigger switch The Ultraprobe is always off ...

Page 14: ...is is one of the most important controls in the unit In the operation mode it can be used to adjust the sensitivity When clicked or spun it can be used to scroll around the screen or to select operation cate gories or change frequency In the Set Up Mode it moves the cursor and by clicking sets notations Yellow enter button This yellow button is used to enter and exit the various operations such as...

Page 15: ... use simply plug the head set cord into the headset Jack on the pistol housing and place the headphones over your ears Rubber focusing probe To use simply slip it over the front of the scanning module or the contact module NOTE To prevent damage to the module plugs always remove the module BEFORE attaching and or removing the Rubber Focusing Probe Stethoscope module 1 Align the pins located at the...

Page 16: ...harger into a wall receptacle 2 Make sure that the LED on the charger is lit when recharging 3 The LED turns OFF when the battery is charged Helpful hints Before you begin your inspection activities it is suggested that you review the applications sec tion to become familiar with the basic inspection methods Here are some helpful hints that should prove useful in some difficult situations If you c...

Page 17: ...ow button labeled enter For more details see the SETUP Mode section Operation mode Main display navigation Moving around the Display Panel is easy Basically three clicks presses of the Sensitivity Dial will move the cursor on the Display Panel to three key spots the Decibel Indicator the Frequency Indica tor and the Function Selection Indicator When an indicator is selected or active it will blink...

Page 18: ...ion f Record WAV The Ultraprobe 10000 is configured to record heterodyned ultrasounds with this function setting g CF INFO Compact Flash Information of stored recorded WAV files and record time can be viewed here h STORE Record Use this function to store inspection data This is a quick way to data log if in spection data is to be saved without viewing previously stored data as in Storage Display i...

Page 19: ...nfo Bearing Info Steam Info Electric Info Valve Info e Storage display The display panel will split in half The top half will show current test data while the bottom will display stored information f Record wav The Ultraprobe 10000 is configured to record heterodyned ultrasounds with this function setting g CF info Compact Flash Information of stored recorded WAV files and record time can be viewe...

Page 20: ...d if desired To view Parameter Information when in the Storage Display mode 1 Click the Sensitivity Control Dial until the Press ENTER For blinks 2 Spin to Param INFO and Press Click the Yellow ENTER Button to enter 3 The information display will read Test Results and Temperature Parameter info in storage display only The Parameter Info screen displays the test data relevant to a selected applicat...

Page 21: ...E A b STORE B c STORE C d STORE D e SETUP MENU f TEXT EDITOR ON OFF g ALARM DISABLED ENABLED h VALVE INFO i STORAGE DISPLAY j RECORD WAV k Click for dB l Click for Frequency m Click for Function selection n CF INFO COMPACT FLASH o STORE RECORD p EXIT How to use the operational features entering a test condition in storage display 1 Spin to Test the condition default is OK and will blink slowly If ...

Page 22: ...ough numbers 0 9 5 Move back through numbers 9 0 and then back down the alphabet Z A 33 6 Spin the Sensitivity Dial clockwise to move up through numbers and then through the 7 Alphabet starting with A or spin counter clockwise to move back through numbers 9 0 and then back down the alphabet Z A 8 To enter a character spin the Sensitivity Control Dial to the desired character and then click to move...

Page 23: ...for Alarm Generic info 1 To view Generic Info click the Sensitivity Control Dial to the bottom of the Display Panel until Press ENTER For is blinking Spin to Generic Info and press Enter 2 To enter a test condition 3 Spin to Test the condition default is OK and will blink slowly If it is necessary to change 4 Click with the Sensitivity Control Dial and the condition OK will blink rapidly 5 Spin to...

Page 24: ... blink b Press Sens to DELETE or Spin to the next file the file you wish to delete c If you don t want to delete a file press ENTER to exit 4 Delete ALL Files 5 EXIT to MAIN WARNING Never remove or insert the Compact Flash Card with the instrument turned on To store a reading 1 Continue to Click the Sensitivity Control Dial to move the indicator to the bottom of the meter until PRESS ENTER FOR is ...

Page 25: ...continue to touch the test point and then release the trigger Remove the instrument and view the panel Be sure to view within the set timed off period ex within 5 seconds if set for 5 second off If in the scanning mode point at target release the trigger as described Setup mode There are 35 functions that can be set to either change the display screens or the format of data entry and collection 1 ...

Page 26: ...y Spin and Click to enter and exit any Menu mode in the Set Up mode as long as the trigger on off switch is pressed Menu 01 Data Transfer NOTE For software management refer to Ultratrend DMSTM Instructions To Transfer data from the CF card 1 Spin to CF Output 2 CF OUTPUT will blink 3 Click the Sensitivity Dial to transfer data from the Ultraprobe to the CF Card 4 Turn the Ultraprobe 10000 off 5 Re...

Page 27: ...it Display Screens Display Screens Dis play STORAGE Display ABCD Menu 03 Application Select In Application Select choose the specific application you wish to use for your inspection This will adjust the display panel and will save information in a format compatible with specialized Ultratrend software 1 Follow the steps to Enter the Setup Mode as described earlier 2 Click the Sensitivity Control D...

Page 28: ... 40kHz Set alarm value Current alarm value 120 Db Press enter for Setup menu S 69 RT press enter for Alarm Menu 07 Set Record Time The recording time can be preset using this feature The selections are Manual hold the sensitivity dial in for as long as you wish to record while recording 5 10 15 20 25 30 seconds To Select a recording time 1 Follow the steps to Enter the Setup Mode as described earl...

Page 29: ... if text entry is not needed select OFF The Text Editor can be set by entering the Setup Mode 1 Spin to Text Editor 2 Click the Sensitivity Control Dial to enter theText Editor enable mode 3 Spin the Sensitivity Control Dial to select OFF or ON 4 Click the Yellow ENTER button to exit Menu 11 More This moves the setup menu into the next level Items 12 through 35 Click the Sensitivity Control Dial t...

Page 30: ...low the steps to Enter the Setup Mode as described earlier 2 Spin to Menu 13 Sensitivity Default 3 Click to Enter 4 Spin to selected sensitivity level 5 Click to set 6 Press the Yellow ENTER button to exit Menu 14 User Frequency Default This is the frequency to which the instrument will automatically default when turned on 1 Follow the steps to Enter the Setup Mode as described earlier 2 Spin to M...

Page 31: ...rument will stay on until the trigger is pulled a second time To set the Shutoff Mode 1 Follow steps to Enter the Setup Mode as de scribed above 2 Spin to Menu 17 Set Shut off Mode 3 Click to Enter 4 Spin to Timed or Trigger 5 Click to set 6 Press the Yellow ENTER button to exit Menu 17 Select Set Shut off Mode Set Shut off Mode Press ENTER to Shutoff Trigger Exit Menu 18 Set Turnoff Time Turn off...

Page 32: ...rol Off On Note If you re not using hardware handshaking flow control keep this option OFF 1 Follow the steps to Enter the Setup Mode as described earlier 2 Spin to Menu 21 Comm Flow Control 3 Click to Enter 4 Spin to ON or OFF 5 Click to set 6 Press the Yellow ENTER button to exit Comm Flow Control Comm Flow Control OFF ON CTS is 1 CTS is 1 DTR is 1 DTR is 1 Menu 22 Line Input With line input you...

Page 33: ...djusted manually or automatically In the manual mode if a sensed ultrasound is too loud or too soft or out of range the inspector must adjust the sensitivity up or down using the Sensitivity Control Dial In automatic the inspector can pre select a sensitivity level that will represent a percentage of the scale displayed on the bar graph The levels are 0 to 99 For loud environments the range will b...

Page 34: ...select the alpha numeric value 4 Click to set The cursor will roll over to the next position Press the Yellow ENTER button to exit Enter Inspector ID Inspector 000 Press ENTER to exit Menu 26 Set Time and Date 1 Follow the steps to Enter the Setup Mode as described earlier 2 Spin to Menu 27 Set Time and Date 3 Click to Enter EXIT Blinks 4 Spin to desired Month or Day or Year and Click selected num...

Page 35: ...ful mode for inspections that require a comparison of measurements Snapshot holds a specific reading on the display The display can be updated by pressing the ENTER button to hold and change a reading An example of this operation mode would be to locate the loudest point in a machine By pointing the instrument at a loud signal and pressing the ENTER button the sound intensity level will be display...

Page 36: ...et Relative sets the instrument to the 0 dB of the instrument s internal minimal detection value and is the factory default setting dB offset is a dB level that is a new minimum reference level set by the user This value may be any dB level above the natural 0 dB of the instrument Once set the preset level must be subtracted from the reading to determine an accurate dB increase EG if 10 is the dB ...

Page 37: ...ata will not be saved to the Compact Flash Card To select this feature 1 Follow the steps to Enter the Setup Mode as described earlier 2 Spin to Auto Store to CF Menu 33 blinks 3 Click in the Sensitivity Control Dial 4 Spin the Sensitivity Control Dial to YES or NO 5 Click the Sensitivity Control Dial to set Menu 34 Upgrade UP 10K PGM This will be used for all future upgrades This option enables u...

Page 38: ...o has been selected in the Storage Display function the identical data and data en try as described above will be shown Additional information such as date time module used and a command for data storage will be shown in the MORE function Field entry list for generic Test Results OK CHK TR2 TR9 Valves NOTE To use the ABCD Display Screen after Valves Application has been set spin to Menu 02 Dis pla...

Page 39: ...l until Press ENTER For is blinking Spin to Bearings Info and press Enter 2 To enter a test condition 3 Spin to Test the condition default is OK and will blink slowly If it is necessary to change 4 Click with the Sensitivity Dial and the condition OK will blink rapidly 5 Spin to select a condition indication The choices are OK BAD LUB 6 To Set Click the Sensitivity Dial the condition will blink sl...

Page 40: ...store the information and Spin and click to exit If Parameter Info has been selected in the Storage Display function the identical data and data entry as described above will be shown Additional information such as date time module used and a command for data storage will be shown in the MORE function Field entry list for electrical TEST RESULTS COR TRK ARC PD MEC VOLTAGE 120V 750 KV COMPONENT INS...

Page 41: ... TH FT 23 Spin to MORE 24 Spin to PIPE DIAMETER 25 Click to enter 26 Spin to the desired diameter 27 Click to set 28 Spin to ORIFICE SIZE 29 Click to enter and spin to desired ORIFICE SIZE 30 Click to set 31 To return to previous screen spin to PREVIOUS and Click or 32 Press Enter to store the information and Spin and Click to exit Storage Display function the identical data and data entry as desc...

Page 42: ...odes as APP0 APP9 10 Click to Enter and Spin to desired Application 11 Click to Set 13 Spin to Distance 14 Click to Enter 15 Spin to select Distance 16 Click to Set 17 Press Enter to store the information and Spin and Click to exit If Parameter Info has been selected in the Storage Display function the identical data and data entry as described above will be shown Additional in formation such as D...

Page 43: ... including air will produce a turbulence when it escapes through a restricted orifice Unlike gas specific sensors the Ultraprobe is sound specific A gas specific sensor is limited to the particular gas it was designed to sense e g heli um The Ultraprobe can sense any type of gas leak since it detects the ultrasound produced by the tur bulence of a leak Because of its versatility the Ultraprobe may...

Page 44: ...w b Manipulate the instrument and use shielding techniques If environmental manipulation is not possible try to get as close to the test site as possible and manipulate the instrument so that it is pointing away from the competing ultrasound Isolate the leak area by reducing the sensi tivity of the unit and by pushing the tip of the rubber focusing probe up to the test area check ing a small secti...

Page 45: ...umber of small soda like bubbles that burst as soon as they form This bursting effect pro duces an ultrasonic shock wave that is heard as a crackling sound in the headphones In many instances the bubbles will not be seen but they will be heard This method is capable of obtaining successful leak checks in systems with leaks as low as 1x10 6 ml sec NOTE The size of the test area will determine the a...

Page 46: ...on beam microscope The test chamber has been fitted with a specially designed transducer to emit the desired tone and a partial vacuum is created A user then scans all seams for sonic penetration The Tone Test has also been effectively utilized to test tanks before they are put on line piping refrigerator gaskets caulking around doors and windows for air infiltration testing heat ex changers for l...

Page 47: ...d with enclosed switchgear NOTE When testing electrical equipment follow all your plant or company safety procedures When in doubt ask your supervisor Never touch live electrical apparatus with the Ultraprobe or it s accessories The method for detecting electric arc and corona leakage is similar to the procedure outlined in leak de tection Instead of listening for a rushing sound a user will liste...

Page 48: ...te incipient the onset of bearing failure before any other indicators including heat and vibration changes An ultrasonic system based on detection and analysis of modula tions of bearing resonance frequencies can provide subtle detection capability whereas conventional methods are incapable of detecting very slight faults As a ball passes over a pit or fault in the race sur face it produces an imp...

Page 49: ...otational speed 8 Compare differences of meter reading and sound quality Procedure for bearing history historical Before starting with the HISTORICAL method for monitoring bearings the COMPARATIVE method must be used to determine a baseline 1 Use basic procedure as outlined above in steps 1 8 2 Save the reading for future reference 3 Compare this reading with previous or future readings On all fut...

Page 50: ...T Interface The Ultraprobe may be interfaced with FFT s via the UE MP BNC 2 Miniphone to BNC connector or the UE DC2 FFT Adapter The Miniphone plug is inserted into the headphone jack of the Ultraprobe and the BNC connector is attached to the analog in connector of the FFT There are also two accessories that connect to an FFT via the Ultraprobe I O port They are the 5PC MP using a Miniphone connec...

Page 51: ...at it iso lates the area being tested by eliminating confusing background noises A user can quickly adjust to recognizing differences among various steam traps of which there are three basic types mechanical thermostatic and thermodynamic When testing steam traps ultrasonically 1 Determine what type of trap is on the line Be familiar with the operation of the trap Is it intermittent or continious ...

Page 52: ...ndicate either steam or gas is blowing through the air vent This indicates that the vent has failed in the open position and is wasting energy THERMODYNAMIC DISC Thermodynamic traps work on the difference in dynamic response to velocity change in the flow of compressible and incompressible fluids As steam enters static pressure above the disc forces the disc against the valve seat The static press...

Page 53: ...e sound quality then touch a water line Once you have become familiar with the sound differences continue your inspection A properly seated valve will generate no sound In some high pressure situations the ultrasound gener ated within the system will be so intense that surface waves will travel from other valves or parts of the system and make it difficult to diagnose valve leakage In this case it...

Page 54: ...t a gas air or nitrogen to generate ultrasound through the leak site This latter method has proven very successful It is also possible to inject a test gas into the test area of the pipe without draining it As the pressurized gas moves through the liquid into the leak site it produces a crackling sound which may be detected PROCEDURE 1 Use Contact Stethoscope Module 2 Start Frequency Selection at ...

Page 55: ... therefore the intensity of the ultrasonic element of that turbulence at the flow restriction In testing flow direction the ultrasonic levels will have greater intensity in the DOWNSTREAM side than in the UPSTREAM side PROCEDURE 1 Use Contact Stethoscope Module 2 Start test in 40 kHz If it is difficult hearing the flow signal adjust the Frequency to 30 kHz or to 25 kHz 3 Begin test at maximum sens...

Page 56: ...ude nature of ultrasound amplification is a very important feature Although there are obvious audible sounds emitted by most operating equipment it is the ultrasonic el ements of the acoustic emissions that are generally the most important For preventative maintenance many times an individual will listen to a bearing through some simple type of audio pick up to determine bearing wear Since that in...

Page 57: ...will see a change lever Move this change lever to the middle of the lock so that it hooks behind the change notch picture 1 2 Now set your personal combination by turning the dials to the desired combination i e birthday phone no etc 3 Move the change lever back to the normal position picture 2 4 To lock rotate one or more dials To open the lock set your personal combination International patents ...

Page 58: ...s the test frequency and note 30 in the Frequency box for the Scanning Module in the Sensitivity Validation Chart 3 Plug in the Headphones and adjust the ear pieces so that they are opened up and place them on the test table 4 In your kit select the longest of the Stethoscope extension probe rods 5 Place an L in the Rod used box of your Sensitivity Validation Chart 6 Place the Tone generator on th...

Page 59: ...that they are opened up and place them on the test table 3 Place the Warble Tone Generator flat facing up with the recharge jack facing you at 90º 4 Select a volume level on the Warble Tone Generator High or Low 5 Note the level H or L in the TG box of the Sensitivity Validation chart 6 With the handle facing you align the tip of the contact probe with the recharge jack and allow the probe to rest...

Page 60: ...put Probes Trisonic Scanning Module and Stethoscope Module Long Range Module and RAS RAM Headset Deluxe noise attenuating headphones For hard hat use Indicators dB Frequency Battery Status and 16 Segment Bar Graph Sensitivity Detects 0 127 mm 0 005 diameter leak 0 34 bar 5 psi at a distance of 15 24 m 50 ft Threshold 1 x 10 2 std cc sec to 1 x 10 3 std cc sec Dimensions Complete kit in Zero Hallib...

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