Mess- und Ortungstechnik
Measuring and Locating Technologies
Elektrizitätsnetze
Power Networks
Kommunikationsnetze
Communication Networks
Rohrleitungsnetze
Water Networks
Leitungsortung
Line Locating
Edition: 02 (2005/02)
Operating instructions HLE 500/5000
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Operating instructions HLE 500/5000
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Table of contents
1 Description 1
1.1 General 1
1.2 Construction 2
1.3 Technical data 2
1.4 Delivery includes 3
1.4.1 5000/500 equipment 3
1.4.2 Selectable microphone sets 3
1.4.3 Optional accessories 4
2 Getting to know the HLE 5000/500 5
2.1 HLE 5000/500 controls 5
2.2 Connections at the side 5
2.3 Battery chamber 6
2.4 Automatic battery monitoring 7
2.5 Illumination of the LCD display 7
2.6 Microphones 7
2.6.1 PAM W-1 8
2.6.2 PAM U 9
2.7 Headphones 10
3 Practical work 11
3.1 Headphones and microphone connection 11
3.2 Switching on
3.3 Volume and amplification 12
3.3.1 Setting the volume 12
3.3.2 Setting the gain 13
3.4 The amplification display 13
3.5 Filter setting (only HLE5000) 14
3.5.1 Adjusting the cut-off frequencies 14
3.6 Filter selection in practice 15
3.6.1 Filter selection A (Ground microphone PAM W-1, PAM U with 3-point
foot) 16
3.6.2 Filter selection B: Sensor rod (Pam U with spike) 16
3.7 Mute button
3.8 The histogram 16
3.9 Long-term measurement (HLE 5000 only) 18
3.10 Location of pipes using the RSP-3 or PWG (HLE 5000 only) 19
3.11 Switching off
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4 Faults 20
4.1 Can't switch on 20
4.2 Battery monitor does not react 20
4.3 No sound can be heard 20
4.4 Scratching sounds in the headphones 20
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List of illustrations
Fig 1 : HLE 5000/500 control panel...................................................5
Fig 2 : Side view left and right with connections................................6
Fig 3 : Base plate with locking screws...............................................7
Fig 4 : PAM U with sensor rod...........................................................9
Fig 5 : PAM U with magnet................................................................9
Fig 6 : PAM U with 3-point foot........................................................10
Fig 7 : Start image with version number..........................................11
Fig 8 : Opening menu after switch-on..............................................12
Fig 9 : Setting the volume................................................................12
Fig 10 : Setting the gain.....................................................................13
Fig 11 : Current and minimum value .................................................14
The new HLE 5000/500 leak locator comprehensively deals
with finding leaks in pipe networks for the supply of drinking
water. The equipment can of course be used on other pipe
systems, provided that the liquid comes out of the pipe under
pressure and that the resulting noise carries to the surface of
the ground. With the HLE 5000/500 it is possible to both prelocate and to pinpoint the location of the fault. With a special
Dual Segment Analysis (DSA) display, both the minimum
value of the constant noise as well as the leak noise can be
recognised. With the “Mute” option, used when moving the
ground microphone, a new minimum display results. A
comparison of the measured values is thus always possible.
In the “HISTOGRAM” function, each measurement location is
stored, one by one.
This equipment is the first instance where computer
supported reduction of extraneous noise is used, where
impulse type disturbances are acoustically suppressed.
Preferably, only constant noise (as produced by a leaking
pipe) is displayed as a minimum value.
When locating plastic pipes with the assistance of an RSP3
“pipe pecker”, picking up impulses is then desirable and
improves the results. For this reason, the HLE 5000 has a
special pipe location mode that is activated, after switching
on, by pressing the symbol button.
Another important function of the HLE 5000 is the noise level
recording with which the course of the development of the
noise is shown on the LCD display as a graph over time.
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1.2 Construction
The leak location equipment is in a splash-proof housing
made of robust plastic. The few control buttons are so
arranged that they can also be operated wearing gloves. The
display is equipped with backlighting. That means that work is
also possible under poor lighting conditions, or at night.
The batteries required to supply the power are housed in the
base of the equipment behind a cover which is easy to open
to quickly exchange the batteries. The connections for the
microphone and headphones are on the two sides of the
equipment and can be quickly plugged in or removed.
Histogram recordings: 9 dual displays
Storage of noise levels: 3 – 10 – 30 min
Display 130 x 36 mm: LCD display
LCD illumination: available
Power supply 1:
Power supply 2 (option):
Operating time: > 35 h (battery),
Storage: 9 measurements
Mute button: available
Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C
Storage temperature: -10 to +70 °C
Protection class when in
operation:
Dimensions (L x W x D): 215 x 95 x 110 mm
Weight: HLE 5000
Weight: PAM W-1
Weight: PAM U
10 x AA batteries, (1.5 Volt)
12 x rechargeable batteries
(1.2 Volt)
> 15 h (rechargeable battery)
IP 54
1200 g (with batteries)
3.5 kg (with carrying pole)
500 g
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1.4 Delivery includes
1.4.1 5000/500 equipment
Leak location equipment with batteries HLE 5000 or HLE 500
Headphones
(extraneous noises filtered)
Carrying strap
Case HLK
Operating instructions BED HLE 5000
1.4.2 Selectable microphone sets
Professional set consisting of:
Piezo ground microphone
(with wind shield)
Connection cable to PAM W-1 VK65
3-point foot adapter PAM W-1D
Carrying pole for PAM W-1
Universal PAM U microphone PAM U
Magnetic adapter
Sensor rod
3-point foot for PAM U PAM U-D
Extension rod VST T-1