Alpine Ultraprobe 9000 User Manual

ULTRAPROBE9000INSTRUCTIONMANUAL

9TO 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 S

10TEXT EDITOR:TO ENTER TEXT IN THE TEXT FIELD:• If enabled (refer to SET UP MODE 07), Click the Store Button once after storing data• The text field w

1102 Set Time and Date1. Make sure the Ultraprobe is off.2. Press (click) both the Yellow Store button and the Sensitivity dial at the same time, then

1204 dB OffsetThis 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

1306 Calibration Due DateShown as Cal Due Date in the menu, this date is set at the factory and displays the recommended Recalibration/servicedate. T

1409 Exit to programClick the Sensitivity Control dial and you will exit to Operations Mode.6. USERS INSTRUCTIONSTRISONIC- SCANNING MODULE:• Plug in

15WARBLE TONE GENERATOR (UE-WTG-1):• Turn Tone Generator on by selecting either "LOW" for a low amplitude signal (usually recommended for sm

16A. - APPLICATIONS1. LEAK DETECTIONThis section will cover airborne leak detection of pressure and vacuum systems. (For information concerned with in

17particular 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

181. SHIELDING TECHNIQUESSince ultrasound is a high frequency, short wave signal, it can usually be blocked or "shielded". NOTE: When using

1Table of Contents1. Overview 3• Ultrasound Technology Instruction Scholarship Certificate 3• Operation Mode 3• Setup Mode 32. Basic Components

19The test is conducted by placing an ultrasonic transmitter, called TONE GENERATOR, inside (or on one side) of the test item. Thewarble pulse-signal

20TRANSFORMERS, SWITCHGEAR AND OTHER ELECTRICAL APPARATUSE. ELECTRIC ARC, CORONA, TRACKING DETECTIONThere are three basic electrical problems that are

21inspect electrical apparatus at a distance. The UWC2000 is extremely directional and will locate the exact site of an electricaldischarge.Another ac

22DETECTING BEARING FAILUREThere are two basic procedures of testing for bearing problems:COMPARATIVE AND HISTORICAL. The comparative method involves

23Lack of Lubrication:To avoid lack of lubrication, note the following:1. As the lubricant film reduces, the sound level will increase. A rise of abou

243. GENERAL MECHANICAL TROUBLE SHOOTINGAs operating equipment begins to fail due to component wear, breakage or misalignment, ultrasonic shifts occur

254. LOCATING FAULTY STEAM TRAPSAn ultrasonic test of steam traps is a positive test. The main advantage to ultrasonic testing is that it isolates the

26INVERTED BUCKET TRAPS normally fail in the open position because the trap loses its prime. This condition means a completeblow-through, not a partia

275. LOCATING FAULTY VALVES: Utilizing the contact (stethoscope) module in the Ultraprobe, valvescan easily be monitored to determine if a valve is op

28ABCD METHODThe ABCD method is recommended to check for the potential of competing ultrasounds downstream thatmay carry back to the area of inspectio

24. Operation Mode 8• Display Panel 8• Bar Graph Display 8• Sensitivity Control Dial 8• Sensitivity / Volume Adjust 8• Frequency Adjust 9• Yello

29To 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

30ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY The technology of ultrasound is concerned with sound waves that occurabove human perception. The average threshold of human pe

31INSTRUCTIONS FOR SETTING COMBINATION ON CARRYING CASEThe combination is factory set at ,0-0-0,,Setting your personal combination:1. Open the case.

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3 WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AIRBORNE ULTRASOUND INSPECTIONCongratulations, you are about to experience the ultimate in airborne/structure born

4A. PLUG-IN MODULESTRISONICTM SCANNING MODULE:This module is utilized to receive air-borne ultrasound such as the ultrasounds emitted by pressure/vac

5TRIGGER ON/OFF TRIGGER SWITCH:The Ultraprobe is always "off' until the trigger switch is pressed. To operate, press the trigger. To turn t

63. ACCESSORIESA. STANDARD ACCESSORIESHEADSET:This heavy-duty headset is designed to block out intense sounds often found in industrial environments

7UFMTG-1991:The UFMTG 1991 is a multi directional warble tone generator. It has a high power output with a circular transmission pattern of360°.WTG-2

84. OPERATION MODEDISPLAY PANEL:When the trigger is pressed to turn the instrument on, the Display Panel will display intensity levels simultaneously