Page 4 - OVERVIEW; ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE:; pressing; Spin; turning; SET UP MODE; BASIC COMPONENTS
3 WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AIRBORNE ULTRASOUND INSPECTION Congratulations, you are about to experience the ultimate in airborne/structure borne ultrasonic inspection. Your Ultraprobe 9000 isequipped with features that will help you inspect in the most challenging environment. 1. OVERVIEW Yo...
Page 5 - dB Scale Select
4 A. PLUG-IN MODULESTRISONIC TM SCANNING MODULE: This module is utilized to receive air-borne ultrasound such as the ultrasounds emitted by pressure/vacuum leaks and electricaldischarges. There are four prongs at the rear of the module. For placement, align the prongs with the four corresponding jac...
Page 7 - Scanning Module, empty
6 3. ACCESSORIES A. STANDARD ACCESSORIES HEADSET : This heavy-duty headset is designed to block out intense sounds often found in industrial environments so that the user may easilyhear the sounds received by the ULTRAPROBE. In fact, the standard headphones provide over 23 dB of noise attenuation. W...
Page 8 - WTG-2SP WARBLE PIPE THREADED TONE GENERATOR; Extended use auxiliary battery pack for use with the UP9000.
7 UFMTG-1991: The UFMTG 1991 is a multi directional warble tone generator. It has a high power output with a circular transmission pattern of360 ° . WTG-2SP WARBLE PIPE THREADED TONE GENERATOR : A Warble Tone Generator that is used in test conditions where it is not possible to physically place the ...
Page 10 - Data Transfer
9 TO ADJUST THE FREQUENCY : • Look at the meter. The kHz indicator must blink to be able to tune the frequency. • If it is not blinking, “Click” in the Sensitivity control dial one time and the kHz indicator in the display panel will blink. • When the kHz indicator blinks, change the frequency by ro...
Page 13 - Real Time
12 04 dB Offset This position is selected to set the dB scale for readings to be taken in dB offset scale.In order to use the dB offset scale, refer to III above.To set the dB offset scale:1. Make sure the Ultraprobe is off. 2. Press (click) both the Yellow Store button and the Sensitivity dial at t...
Page 14 - all stored data will be deleted
13 06 Calibration Due Date Shown as Cal Due Date in the menu, this date is set at the factory and displays the recommended Recalibration/servicedate. This is one mode that cannot be changed by a user. It is only set at the factory after a service has been performed.NOTE: This cannot be changed. 07 T...
Page 15 - TRISONIC- SCANNING MODULE; only
14 09 Exit to program Click the Sensitivity Control dial and you will exit to Operations Mode. 6. USERS INSTRUCTIONS TRISONIC- SCANNING MODULE : • Plug in to front end. • Align the pins located at the rear of the module with the four jacks in the front end of the Metered Pistol Housing (MPH) and plu...
Page 16 - TO CHARGE THE WARBLE TONE GENERATOR:; Make sure that the LED on the charger is lit when recharging.; If you can’t read your display panel while testing
15 WARBLE TONE GENERATOR (UE-WTG-1): • Turn Tone Generator on by selecting either "LOW" for a low amplitude signal (usually recommended for small containers) or"HIGH" for high amplitude. In high, the Warble Tone Generator will cover up to 4,000 cubic feet (121.9 cu. meters) ofunobstr...
Page 17 - APPLICATIONS; LEAK DETECTION; Figure 1: Pressure Leak
16 A. - APPLICATIONS 1. LEAK DETECTION This section will cover airborne leak detection of pressure and vacuum systems. (For information concerned with internal leaks suchas in Valves and Steam Traps, refer to the appropriate sections). What produces ultrasound in a leak? When a gas passes through a ...
Page 18 - A. HOW TO LOCATE LEAKS; Use the TRISONIC SCANNING MODULE.; C. OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES; Competing Ultrasounds
17 particular gas it was designed to sense (e.g., helium). The Ultraprobe can sense any type of gas leak since it detects the ultrasoundproduced by the turbulence of a leak. Because of its versatility, the Ultraprobe may be utilized in a wide variety of leak detection. Pneumatic systems may be check...
Page 19 - SHIELDING TECHNIQUES; LOW LEVEL LEAKS
18 1. SHIELDING TECHNIQUES Since ultrasound is a high frequency, short wave signal, it can usually be blocked or "shielded". NOTE: When using any method, besure to follow your plant's or company's safety guidelines. Some common techniques are: a. Body: place your body between the test area a...
Page 21 - TRANSFORMERS, SWITCHGEAR AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS; UWC-9000 Ultrasonic Waveform Concentrator
20 TRANSFORMERS, SWITCHGEAR AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUS E. ELECTRIC ARC, CORONA, TRACKING DETECTION There are three basic electrical problems that are detected with the Ultraprobe 9000: Arcing: An arc occurs when electricity is conducted to “ground”. Lightning is a good example. Corona: When volt...
Page 22 - NASA on ball bearings.; In tests performed while
21 inspect electrical apparatus at a distance. The UWC2000 is extremely directional and will locate the exact site of an electricaldischarge. Another accessory is the LRM-9- Long Range Module which also increases the detection distance of the Ultraprobe. The basic difference is that the LRM is a one...
Page 23 - DETECTING BEARING FAILURE
22 DETECTING BEARING FAILURE There are two basic procedures of testing for bearing problems: COMPARATIVE AND HISTORICAL. The comparative method involves testing two or more similar bearings and "comparing"potential differences. Historical testing requires monitoring a specific bearing over a...
Page 24 - To avoid lack of lubrication, note the following:; SLOW SPEED BEARINGS; The Ultraprobe may be interfaced with FFT's via the; UE DC2; (using a Miniphone connector to the FFT) and the
23 Lack of Lubrication: To avoid lack of lubrication, note the following: 1. As the lubricant film reduces, the sound level will increase. A rise of about 8 dB over baseline accompanied by a uniformrushing sound will indicate lack of lubrication. 2. When lubricating, add just enough to return the re...
Page 25 - GENERAL MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING; Yellow Store Button
24 3. GENERAL MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTING As operating equipment begins to fail due to component wear, breakage or misalignment, ultrasonic shifts occur. The accompanyingsound pattern changes can save time and guesswork in diagnosing problems if they are adequately monitored. Therefore, an ultrasoni...
Page 26 - downstream; and listen. Flashing steam will show a large drop
25 4. LOCATING FAULTY STEAM TRAPS An ultrasonic test of steam traps is a positive test. The main advantage to ultrasonic testing is that it isolates the area being tested byeliminating confusing background noises. A user can quickly adjust to recognizing differences among various steam traps, of whi...
Page 29 - ABCD METHOD; upstream
28 ABCD METHOD The ABCD method is recommended to check for the potential of competing ultrasounds downstream thatmay carry back to the area of inspection and give a false indication of a valve leak. For the ABCD method,1. Refer to steps 1-5 above. 2. Mark two equidistant points upstream (these will ...
Page 30 - metal disc or coin
29 To locate the leak area, gradually position the rod until the leak sound is heard at its loudest point. Analternative to this is to use a flat metal disc or coin and drop it on the test area. Touch the disc and listen at 20 kHz. This is useful when testing concrete or asphalt to eliminate scratch...
Page 32 - INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING COMBINATION ON CARRYING CASE; The combination is; factory set at; Setting your personal combination:
31 INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING COMBINATION ON CARRYING CASE The combination is factory set at ,0-0-0,, Setting your personal combination: 1. Open the case. Looking at the back of the lock inside the case you will see a change lever. Move this change lever to the middle of the lock so that it hooks behi...
Page 33 - 4 Hayes Street; Alpine Components
32 14 Hayes Street Elmsford, NY 10523 USA Tel: 914-592-1220 Fax: 347-2181 Email: [email protected] Web page: http://www.uesystems.com UP9M899 Alpine Components Telephone: 01424 437000 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: 01424 722502 Web site: www.alpine-components.co.uk
