
Faulty PXE transducer disks
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Faulty PXE transducer disks
The PXE transducer disks must be replaced if one ore more of
the disks are torn or damaged by scorchings.
The transducer system should be opened only when all other
possible causes of a malfunction have been checked and if
both the knowhow and the required tools are available.
The PXE transducer disks are selected capacitively in each unit
and are mounted in full sets only. This means that all PXE
transducer disks in one transducer system must show the exact
electric behaviour in order to guarantee a homogeneous
ultrasonic performance of the transducer systems. The
consequence of an asymmetric charge of the transducer
systems would be a higher risk of breakdown and an increased
cavitational erosion on one side of the tank. (This does not
apply to units with a single transducer system).
Therefore, all transducer disks should be replaced even if only
individual PXE transducer disks are faulty. Elma deliver
preselected sets of transducer disks.
PXE transducer disks can be damaged for different reasons
(mostly tears): e.g. by heavy cleaning items put directly onto the
tank floor, excessive bath temperatures with intensive ultrasonic
operation (> 85°C).
High relative humidity of air or liquid inside can cause
scorchings on and inside the transducer system.
Illustration 10.1. Torn and broken PXE transducer disk
In some cases torn disks or scorchings can be visible without
opening the unit. However, to make sure it is necessary to open
and examine the PXE transducer disk and the insulating duct.
Cause of breakdown
Trouble shooting
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