Alpine VOLUME 1.3 - Manuals

Page 2 - Alpine Components

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Page 3 - high sensitivity; position. 0 is a dB indication of

The ULTRAPROBE 100 provides easy, accurate leak detection and mechanical inspection through advanced ultrasonic technology. Before you begin testing, it is advisable to familiarize yourself with the basic components of your kit. 1. PISTOL HOUSING The main component of the Ultraprobe is its' pistol h...

Page 4 - RUBBER FOCUSING PROBE

2. SCANNING MODULE This module is utilized to receive air-borne ultrasound such as the ultrasounds emitted by pressure leaks and electrical discharges. To use, make sure it is plugged in to the front end of the metered pistol housing by aligning the plug with the receptical and inserting it firmly. ...

Page 5 - To use the; WARBLE TONE GENERATOR; To charge the Warble Tone Generator:

To use the WARBLE TONE GENERATOR : 1. Turn Tone Generator on by selecting either "LOW" for a low amplitude signal (usually recom mended forsmall containers) or "HIGH" for high amplitude. In high, the Warble Tone Generator will cover up to 4,000 cubic feet (121.9 cu. meters) of unobst...

Page 6 - ULTRAPROBE APPLICATIONS; A. HOW TO LOCATE LEAKS; over the scanning module and proceed to scan the test area.

-4- ULTRAPROBE APPLICATIONS 1. LEAK DETECTION This section will cover airborne leak detection of pressure and vacuum systems. (For information concerned with internal leaks such as in Valves and Steam Traps, refer to the appropriate sections). What produces ultrasound in a leak? When a gas passes th...

Page 7 - C. OVERCOMING DIFFICULTIES; Competing Ultrasounds; SHIELDING TECHNIQUES; barrier between the test area and the competing sounds

-5- B. TO CONFIRM A LEAK: Position the Scanning Module, or the rubber focusing probe (if it is on the scanning module) close to the suspect leak site and move it, slightly, back and forth, in all directions. If the leak is at this location, the sound will increase and decrease in intensity as you sw...

Page 11 - DETECTING BEARING WEAR; monitored frequencies.

3. DETECTING BEARING WEAR Ultrasonic inspection and monitoring of bearings is by far the most reliable method for detecting incipient bearing failure. The ultrasonic warning appears prior to a rise in temperature or an increase in low frequency vibration levels. Ultrasonic inspection of bearings is ...

Page 13 - LOCATING FAULTY STEAM TRAPS; When testing steam traps ultrasonically:

5. 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 by eliminating confusing background noises. A user can quickly adjust to recognizing differences among various steam traps, of which...

Page 14 - directly by phone or fax.

THERMOSTATIC TRAPS (bellows & bimetallic) operate on a difference in temperature between condensate and steam. They build up condensate so that the temperature of condensate drops down to a certain level below saturation temperature in order for the trap to open. By backing up condensate, the tr...

Page 15 - LOCATING FAULTY VALVES

6. LOCATING FAULTY VALVES Utilizing the contact (stethoscope) module in the Ultraprobe, valves can easily be monitored to determine if a valve is operating properly. As a liquid or gas flows through a pipe, there is little or no turbulence generated except at bends or obstacles. In the case of a lea...

Page 17 - S P E C I F I C AT I O N S; Construction

S P E C I F I C AT I O N S Construction : Hand held ABS pistol type ultrasonic processor stainless steel sensor enclosures Circuitry: SMD/Solid State hybrid hetrodyne receiver Frequency Response: 20-100 kHz (centered at 28-42 kHz) Indicator: 10 segment LED bargraph (red) Sensitivity Selection: 8 pos...

Page 18 - WA R N I N G; lockout and maintenance procedures.; procedures when attempting repairs.; Do not; touch live electrical equipment with your instrument.

SAFETY ADVISORY PLEASE READ BEFORE USING YOUR INSTRUMENT. WA R N I N G Improper use of your ultrasonic detector may result in death or serious injury. Observe all safety precautions. Do not attempt to make any repairs or adjustments while the equipment is operating. Be sure to turn off and LOCK OUT ...