10/31/11
Conducting a Compressed Air Leak Survey Using the Ultraprobe 3000 (Self-Survey)
Request the Ultraprobe 3000.
1.
Request the use of the Ultraprobe 3000 ultrasonic leak detector from your electric utility.
(There is no fee to borrow the Ultraprobe.)
2.
You may borrow the Ultraprobe for one week. Additional time may be available upon request.
Prepare for the leak survey.
1.
Items you will need to conduct an air leak survey:
a.
Ultraprobe 3000 and holster
b.
clipboard and Compressed Air Leak Tracking Form to record leak locations
c.
tags to affix to air leak locations
d.
tools to repair simple leaks during the survey
e.
digital camera (optional)
2.
Agree to the Ultraprobe Terms of Use.
3.
Review these instructions.
4.
The Ultraprobe should be charged for one hour before use using the charger included in the
case. A fully charged battery will provide about 2 hours of use. A green light on the charger
indicates the battery is fully charged.
Using the Ultraprobe.
1.
Attach the rubber focusing probe to the end (silver module) of the Ultraprobe.
2.
Plug the headphones into the “Phones” jack on the Ultraprobe. The Ultraprobe headphones
allow you to “hear” the turbulence caused by an air leak.
3.
Press and hold the trigger of the Ultraprobe while using it to scan your compressed air system.
4.
Leaks will be heard as a “rushing/whooshing” sound through the headphones. As you scan for
leaks by sweeping the Ultraprobe over your compressed air system, start by adjusting the
sensitivity volume to the maximum (S=70) by turning the Sensitivity knob clockwise. Reduce the
sensitivity by turning the knob counter-clockwise if the ultrasound level is too high to identify
the direction of the leak. Continue to adjust the sensitivity as you hone-in on the air leak.
Follow the sound to the loudest point to identify a leak.
Search for compressed air leaks.
1.
Clear the Ultraprobe memory:
a.
Make sure the Ultraprobe is off.
b.
Press and hold the Sensitivity knob on the Ultraprobe while you squeeze the trigger until
the MENU is displayed.
c.
Continue to squeeze the trigger during the remaining steps but release the Sensitivity
knob.
d.
Turn the Sensitivity knob clockwise one click until “MENU 02 – Delete Records” is
displayed.
e.
Push the Sensitivity knob in to select “Delete Records”
f.
Turn the Sensitivity knob clockwise one click until “YES” is displayed.
g.
Push the Sensitivity knob in to confirm “Delete Records”
h.
After all 400 records have been cleared from memory, release the trigger.
2.
Starting from your air compressor, use the Ultraprobe to scan your compressed air system
piping, hoses, regulators and end-uses.
