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| The Son-Tector
ultrasonic detector is a simple to use tool.
No calibration or training is required. Follow these easy steps: |
| INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PRESSURIZED LEAKS |
| Some applications
are: compressed air or gas, truck air brake systems, pipes
and pipelines, high pressure steam systems, bottled gas, medical
gas manifolds, helium, telephone cable, vacuum bags and chambers. |
| 1. |
Attach the coil cord to the hand
probe (blue plastic cylinder). |
| 2. |
Attach the other end of the coil
cord to the unit. |
| 3. |
Turn on the unit. |
| 4. |
Turn up the volume until you can
just hear the background noise (hiss). Increasing the
volume does not increase the leak detection sensitivity.
Setting the volume control too high can create operator
fatigue. |
| 5. |
Ask someone to simulate a leak
by squeezing the enclosed plastic bottle. Move the blue
hand probe in a sweeping motion in the direction of the
simulated leak. You will hear the sound escaping from
the bottle and see the meter move. You are ready to find
leaks. |
| 6. |
Move the blue hand probe in a sweeping
motion in the direction of the suspected leak. You will
hear the leak. Follow the sound. It is as easy as that. |
| 7. |
We suggest you play around with
the unit for a few minutes. You will be surprised that
leaks sound just the way you would expect. |
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| Additional items
you may need: |
| A. |
Headphones are for noisy environments. |
| B. |
The rubber sound concentrator finds
the exact point of the leak. Once the general area of
the leak has been located with the blue hand probe, slip
the rubber sound concentrator over the screen end of
the probe to zero in on the
precise leak location. |
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In the 112
and 123 packages, the
rubber sound concentrator is normally stored over the
metal rod of the contact probe. |
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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR NON-PRESSURIZED LEAKS
Non-pressurized leaks
do not generate ultrasonic noise. We create our own noise
with
the SON-CASTER ultrasonic transmitter. Some examples are:
pin hole leaks in containers, tanks, truck van and trailers,
HVAC, seals, and gaskets. |
| 1. |
Follow steps 1 through 4 for pressurized
leaks (above). |
| 2. |
Turn on the small blue metal Son-Caster
box and place it on one side of the barrier with the
screen opening facing the suspected leak. The ultrasonic
Son-Caster noise generator fills the leaking area with
ultrasonic sound. On the
other side of the barrier, use the Son-Tector with the
blue plastic cylindrical hand probe to hear the sound
coming through the leak. |
| 3. |
Follow steps 6 and 7 for pressurized
leaks (above). |
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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR MECHANICAL MALFUNCTIONS
Some examples are:
faulty or bad bearings, hydraulic
valves, steam traps. |
| 1. |
Attach the long, narrow, metal
contact probe to the coil cord. |
| 2. |
Attach the other end of the coil
cord to the unit. |
| 3. |
Turn on the unit. |
| 4. |
Turn up the volume until you can
just hear the background noise (hiss).
Increasing the volume does not increase the leak detection sensitivity. Setting
the volume control too high can create operator fatigue. You may find it convenient
to touch the probe tip to the noise source before advancing the volume control.
Often, mechanical noise pick-up is quite intense and setting the volume too high
may be deafening. |
| 5. |
Touch the tip of the metal contact
probe to the area being tested. Correct operation sounds
one way, malfunction sounds another way. You can easily
hear
the difference.
You may need headphones if you are working in a noisy environment. |
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INSTRUCTIONS
FOR CORONA DISCHARGE
NOTE: these are the same as
INSTRUCTIONS
FOR PRESSURIZED LEAKS |
| 1. |
Attach the coil cord to the hand
probe (blue plastic cylinder). |
| 2. |
Attach the other end of the coil
cord to the unit. |
| 3. |
Turn on the unit. |
| 4. |
Turn up the volume until you can
just hear the background noise (hiss). Increasing the
volume does not increase the leak detection sensitivity.
Setting the volume control too high can create operator
fatigue. |
| 5. |
Ask someone to simulate a leak
by squeezing the enclosed plastic bottle. Move the blue
hand probe in a sweeping motion in the direction of the
simulated leak. You will hear the sound escaping from
the bottle and see the meter move. You are ready to find
corona discharge. |
| 6. |
Move the blue hand probe in a sweeping
motion in the direction of the suspected corona discharge.
You will hear the corona discharge. Follow the sound.
It is as easy as that. |
| 7. |
We suggest you play around with
the unit for a few minutes. You will be surprised that
corona discharge sounds just the way you would expect. |
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HANDLING
& STORAGE
The Son-Tector
is rugged. One was dropped from a 30-foot tower onto pavement
and continued to operate! Nevertheless, while hard knocks
may not cause failure, they should be avoided as much as
possible. Common sense and the following suggestions will
insure trouble-free operation: |
| 1. |
To prolong battery life, be
sure the instrument is turned off before placing
it in storage, even overnight. |
| 2. |
Protect the blue plastic hand
probe (microphone) from moisture and other contamination.
Water, in small amounts, will not cause permanent damage.
Corrosive or coating material will destroy the unit’s sensitivity. |
| 3. |
The unit is not waterproof and
should be protected from the elements. |
| 4. |
We recommend the use of the carrying
case for storage and transportation. The case gives
effective protection from rough handling and considerable
protection from the weather when the unit is used outdoors. |
| 5. |
If the unit is to be stored for
more than several months, the battery should be removed.
The battery, if allowed to corrode while in storage,
may do considerable damage. |
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BATTERY
REPLACEMENT FOR THE SON-TECTOR ULTRASONIC DETECTOR
The Son-Tector
uses a standard 9 volt alkaline or mercury battery obtainable
at most stores. The battery is located under the leather
flap at the bottom of the amplifier package. (Discontinued
models 100 and 130 - in the handle - remove three screws).
When replacing the battery or battery cover, be careful not
to strain or pinch the wires. |
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BATTERY
REPLACEMENT FOR THE SON-CASTER ULTRASONIC NOISE GENERATOR
Current Son-Casters
come factory equipped with a 9 volt zinc-carbon battery.
A zinc-carbon battery brings any possible explosion hazard
which may exist in a gas atmosphere to a minimum. Alkaline
or mercury batteries may be used for all other applications. |
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PERFORMANCE
TESTING OF THE SON-TECTOR ULTRASONIC
DETECTOR
Blue
plastic microphone hand probe: Turn up the volume
control until you can barely hear the hissing background
noise. Enclosed with your Son-Tector you will find a small
plastic squeeze bottle. The bottle is a handy way to check
for proper operation. A brisk squeeze should be clearly
audible to the tool at a distance in excess of 50 feet.
In the event the sound cannot be heard or the meter does
not move, the battery should be replaced.
Metal contact probe: Turn
up the volume control until you can barely hear the hissing
background noise. Rub the metal probe over any surface.
You will hear the scraping sound. In the event the sound
cannot be heard or the meter does not move, the battery
should be replaced. |
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PERFORMANCE
TESTING OF THE SON-CASTER ULTRASONIC
NOISE GENERATOR
To test the
Son-Caster, turn it on and hold it close to your ear.
If the unit is operating properly you will be able to hear
a faint buzzing sound. If you cannot hear the buzzing
sound,
replace the battery.
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Please
feel free to contact us if you have questions.
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to talk to our customers. Contact
us. |
