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Manual
4.5
Applications
The typical applications for the PCE LDC 10 include the detection of:
Leaks in pressure and vacuum systems
Leaks in containers
Leakage points in the pneumatic brakes of trucks and trains
Leaks in piping systems
Leaks in oxygen connections in hospitals
Leaks in steam separators - leaky valves
electrical partial discharges on seals
Also defective bearings in engines and transmissions produce sounds in the ultrasonic range, which
can be protected with the PCE-LDC 10.
A handy ultrasonic transmitter is also available as an optional accessory for the detection of leaks in
pressureless system.. The transmitter is positioned in such a manner that the sound can penetrate
the piping system. The ultrasonic signal can penetrate even the smallest openings, which can then be
detected with the PCE-LDC 10.
To this is possible to detect even the smallest leaks on ship hatches, doors and windows, which in
turn opens up a further application area when checking seals.
4.5.1
Leakage detection in compressed air systems
Compressed air is one of the most costly forms of energy. In Germany alone, 60,000 compressed air
systems are consuming 14.000.000.000 KWh of electricity each year. 15% to 20% of these could easily
be saved (Peter Radgen, Fraunhofer Institut, Karlsruhe). Much of these costs are attributable to leaks in
compressed air systems. The air simply "escapes" unused.
Large openings can be detected easily (you can clearly hear the hissing sound), but often holes smaller
than 1 mm2 remain undetected because they cannot be heard. The PCE-LDC 10 is perfectly suited for
the detection of these small openings.
The unit is focused on the pipe or the component where leaks are suspected. Initially the sensitivity will
be set to half of the full value. The integrated laser will assist the location detection from a certain
distance. The sensitivity will then be varied with the volume control until the characteristic sound can
be heard.
A significant sensitivity improvement can already be attained with the help of the sound cone which is
already included in the set. Through this, it is possible to determine leakages even from larger distances.
To detect very small openings, a shotgun with a directional tip is attached onto the sensor, and the
suspicious points are directly approached in close proximity.
4.5.2
Determination of leaks in non-pressurized systems
As already mentioned the PCE-LDC 10 can also be used for the leak detection on the seals of doors,
windows and containers. For this purpose, an ultrasonic sound generator is positioned inside of the room
or the container. If small openings exist on the seals, then the ultrasonic signals will penetrate through
these towards the outside. By "traveling" along these sealing areas these leaks can be detected precisely,
through the appropriate sound in the headphones. The intensity of sound illustrates the magnitude of the
leak. The louder the sound is heard, the bigger the leak!
4.6
Scope of delivery
1x Leakage detector PCE-LDC 10
1x soundproof headphones
1xShotgun with tip
1x Sound cone
1x Power supply
1x Carrying case
1x Manual
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