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Superior Signal Company LLC 

 

AccuTrak

 ®

 VPE-

1000 User’s Manual

 © 2015 

8

 

 

OPER 

 

Operate, 

No Selection 

Made 

 

 

PROB 

 

Probe Sensor  

AIR 

 

Airborne 

Sensor  

VPE-1000 

MODE 

MENU 

To Select press the 

Up or Down Buttons

 

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Volume 

 
 

Operate 

 

 

Sensitivity 

 

 
 

Display 

Any Sensor 

Menu 

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Operation 

To  use  the  system

,  plug  the  headphones  into  the jack  on the right  side of the 

instrument ( I ).   

Depress the “on/off” button (D.) once to turn the unit on (depress it again to turn 

the unit off).    

Depending on whether you are in contact or airborne mode, you will immediately 
begin to hear the translated ultrasonic signal from either the airborne sensor (A.), 
or the touch probe sensor (B.).

 

Using the modes... 

The  AccuTrak

®

  VPE-1000  uses  a  simple  method  of 

select  and  adjust

.    Press 

the “Mode” button to select the parameter you wish to change, then use the Up 

and Down arrows (G. & H.) to make the adjustment.   The AccuTrak

®

 VPE-1000 

offers modes in the following order... 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 
 
 
 

CONT 

 
 
 
 

PEAK 

 
 
 
 

OFF 

 

Display 

Menu 

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Содержание AccuTrak VPE-1000

Страница 1: ...Model VPE 1000 USER S MANUAL www SuperiorSignal com Superior Signal Company LLC 2015...

Страница 2: ...Display 10 Hidden MODE Options 10 APPLICATIONS OVERVIEW 11 1 AIRBORNE APPLICATIONS EXTERNAL SOUNDS 11 Leaks 11 Methods of reducing background noise interference 12 Recording overall system noise 13 2...

Страница 3: ...can produce such accurate readings and consistent results in repeatable tests The internal signal processing is performed by a patented process with additional patents pending This circuitry assures...

Страница 4: ...ows relative strength of detected signal in a bargraph format D Power button Turns the instrument on or off E Alphanumeric Display A N D Level Mode Indicator Displays active mode current mode setting...

Страница 5: ...ors the end closest to you there is a sliding panel Apply minimal pressure to the center of the panel and slide it towards you exposing the battery compartment Install a fresh new 9 Volt Alkaline batt...

Страница 6: ...d present in the test area and the LED bargraph meter will display the strength of the corresponding signal The highest LED will hold its place for 5 seconds before resetting its position This will he...

Страница 7: ...ng 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 inst...

Страница 8: ...e flowing the flow is normally laminar which means that a given layer of gas does not mix with layers above it or below it This condition happens in a straight long tube when the velocity of the fluid...

Страница 9: ...on off button D once to turn the unit on depress it again to turn the unit off Depending on whether you are in contact or airborne mode you will immediately begin to hear the translated ultrasonic si...

Страница 10: ...e pressing the MODE button once will put the AccuTrak in the Volume Adjust Mode The alphanumeric display will read Vol as long as the MODE button is pressed When released it will show V000 indicating...

Страница 11: ...essing the or buttons it will scroll through the display options which are as follows Cont Continuous the A N D will show the level of the signal in real time Peak Peak Hold the A N D will hold the hi...

Страница 12: ...duce the sensitivity until only the first one or two lights are lit on the LED bargraph meter Check around fittings flanges and all other suspected areas If at anytime the display is at maximum due to...

Страница 13: ...f how the direct translation process of the AccuTrak helps you to distinguish the difference between the two signals Practice listening to different components of your system this will help you to ide...

Страница 14: ...ak readings were taken Although the AccuTrak will only record the ultrasonic range of a noisy system this part of the sound will increase in proportion to the sonic part the customer is hearing and co...

Страница 15: ...has accumulated at the trap The steam trap then will open to purge the condensate while retaining the steam for maximum efficiency Problems arise when a malfunctioning steam trap fails in either the o...

Страница 16: ...alve ball needle gate or any type of valve which may be leaking internally Are valves functioning properly When in the closed position are they truly closed Is the TXV clogged or iced Restrictions or...

Страница 17: ...r results To take a reading on a mechanical system such as a bearing or gear box you must use the touch probe attachment Touch the end of the probe to the outer housing of the gear box or bearing maki...

Страница 18: ...the degree of wear in a particular piece of equipment It is worth while to show this information to your customers Letting them know what is going on will help build your reputation credibility and ma...

Страница 19: ...ll times Make certain the cord from the headphones is out of the way of any moving machine member Other Applications Use your imagination The AccuTrak is probably one of the most versatile test instru...

Страница 20: ...s 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...

Страница 21: ...and allows you to schedule the repair BEFORE this happens A significant increase in compressor noise indicates looseness wear or other serious problems AccuTrak helps prevent vibration caused leaks St...

Страница 22: ...ironments When performing touch probe applications do not use excessive pressure on the item being tested Bent probes or cracked sensor housings are considered abuse and will not be covered under warr...

Страница 23: ...s are at the sole discretion of Superior Signal Company LLC Maximum liability under any circumstance shall be limited to replacement of unsatisfactory product Recommendations and product information a...

Страница 24: ...aveguide 11 Leak Detection 5 method outline 5 leaks 11 Quick Overview 5 modes selection 8 natural gas 7 Operation 8 Pneumatics and Hydraulics 19 roof leaks 19 Sensitivity Setting the sensitivity 9 Ser...

Страница 25: ...Superior Signal Company LLC AccuTrak VPE 1000 User s Manual 2015 24...

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