Superior Signal Company LLC
AccuTrak
®
VPE-
1000 User’s Manual
© 2015
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Touch Probe applications...
Use the touch probe to detect internally generated ultrasound. These
applications include... steam traps, valves, and bearings.
1. Insert the metal touch probe into its port (B.) on the nose of the VPE-1000
.
The probe should be snug so it can not rattle, however, do not over tighten.
Depress the mode select button (F.) until the display reads
“Prob”,
then press
the “
” or “
” to activate the
touch probe sensor.
2. Making a firm contact, touch the tip of the probe to the item being tested.
Apply just enough pressure to make a good contact. You will hear a clear
translation of the internally generated ultrasonic sound.
3. Listen for fluid leaks in valves, continuous flow or non-cycling in steam traps,
and knocking or scraping in bearings.
4. The VPE-1000 always defaults back to Sensitivity as the active mode,
therefore if your readings are off the scale simply press the “
” to reduce the
reading to within the range of the instrument. The A.N.D. will display the
active sensor and current sensitivity setting before it begins to make the
adjustments.
5.
To adjust the volume, press the mode button once. The A.N.D. reads “VOL”.
Then use the “
” and “
” buttons to make the adjustment. The
alphanumeric display (A.N.D.) will read “V000”. Volume, as with all numerical
values, has a range of 0 to 255.
6. When testing bearings or machinery vibration, record your sensitivity setting,
and use the reading on the A.N.D. as a baseline for future readings. Now
you can compare the wear patterns to future tests, and other similar
equipment.
7. For more specific information on using the touch probe, refer to page 14 of
this manual.
WARNING
:
To insure a good contact and accurate
readings the touch probe is sharp! Be careful not to
injure yourself or others!
