Superior Signal Company LLC
AccuTrak
®
VPE-
1000 User’s Manual
© 2015
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Ductwork
Leaking ducts can be a significant source of energy loss. The AccuTrak
®
can be
used to identify the sound of air leaking from a pressurized duct system.
Pneumatics and Hydraulics
Leaks are quite common in pneumatic systems (controls, hoses, tools, fittings).
Listen for the rushing sound of the leak!
Large hydraulic leaks are obviously easy to see, but small ones can often be
difficult. The AccuTrak
®
will allow you to hear these leaks with ease! Internal
leaks in hydraulic cylinders can be detected using the touch probe. When
testing for external hydraulic leaks use the yellow waveguide to protect any fluid
from entering the sensor.
Optional Sound Generator
The ultrasonic sound generator is used to detect leaks in enclosures which are
not under pressure.
This item can be placed inside a vessel such as a walk-in freezer, or refrigerated
trailer. The sound generator emits a powerful 115db ultrasonic tone which will
follow the empty passage a gas or liquid would travel to produce a leak. The
tone can then be identified at the point of exit by using the AccuTrak
®
detector.
The sound generator has a selectable output. Constant tone can be used in
most situations, while “Burst Tone” is more easily identified in loud industrial
environments.
Other sound generator applications include... locating
roof and window leaks
in buildings, and air/water leaks in automobiles windshields, sunroofs, doors, etc.
