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Ultrasonic Te s ti ng De vi ce
SONAPHONE E
Operating Ins tr uc ti ons
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Manufacturer: SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH
Model: Ultrasonic Testing Device
Type: SONAPHONE E
SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH
Nauendorfer Str. 2
06112 Halle (Saale), Germany
Telephone: +49 (0) 345 13317-0
Fax: +49 (0) 345 13317-99
© 2016
SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH
All rights reserved
The content of this operating manual is property of SONOTEC
Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH and protected by copyright. No part of
this manual may be translated, copied or reprinted without the explicit
written consent of SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH.
Revision: 2.3 Date: 2018-07-19
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Table of Content
1 Safety precautions .................................................. 5
1.1 Special safety precautions on the use of the
SONAPHONE E in hazardous areas ............................... 5
1.2 Safety precautions for the SONAPHONE E in
hazardous areas .............................................................. 6
1.3 General safety precautions for the SONAPHONE E ........ 8
2 Scope of delivery .................................................... 9
2.1 Summary ......................................................................... 9
2.2 Arrangement of devices and accessories in the
transport case ............................................................... 10
3 Function description ............................................. 11
3.1 General information ....................................................... 11
3.2 SONAPHONE E connections, control- and display
elements........................................................................ 12
4 Operation ............................................................... 13
4.1 Insert the batteries ......................................................... 13
4.2 Starting up the unit ........................................................ 16
4.3 Battery status indicator .................................................. 16
4.4 Check mode .................................................................. 17
4.5 Main menu .................................................................... 20
4.6 Data logger .................................................................... 21
4.7 Test parameters ............................................................ 29
4.8 Settings ......................................................................... 31
5 Using the probes ................................................... 33
5.1 Air-borne sound probe L60 ............................................ 33
5.2 Structure-borne sound probe L61 for valve inspection
(oil and water resistant) ................................................. 34
5.3 Structure-borne sound probe L62 for long-time te sts
and detection of bearing wear ....................................... 35
5.4 Flexible air-borne sound probe L63 ............................... 36
6 Using accessories ................................................. 37
6.1 Telescoping rod ............................................................. 37
6.2 Surface temperature sensor .......................................... 38
6.3 Using the grounding set ................................................. 39
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7 PC connection & data transfer ............................. 40
7.1 Directory structure of the installation CD ....................... 41
7.2 Installation for Windows XP / Windows Vista ................. 41
7.3 Installation for Windows 7 .............................................. 43
7.4 Power supply via USB ................................................... 45
8 Trouble shooting ................................................... 46
9 Technical specifications ....................................... 47
10 Warranty ................................................................ 48
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1 Safety precautions
1.1 Special safety precautions on the use of the
SONAPHONE E in hazardous areas
(1) Change batteries only outside hazardous areas.
(2) Exclusivel y the following alk aline primary cells are approved for the
use:
• Varta High Energy 4906 MN1500
• Duracell Plus MN1500
(3) The permissible range of operating temperatures for the
SONAPHONE E and the probes is 0 °C … +40 °C.
(4) Only the accessories included are allowed to be attached to the
SONAPHONE E: headphones, surface temperature sensor, ultrasonic
probes, probe acces s ories , telescoping rod and extra sensor.
(5) The ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T (optional accessory) is
not an explosion-protected device, and must not be taken into or
operated in an hazardous area!
(6) Do not take the carrying case into the hazardous area!
(7) Only the ultrasonic probes L60 and L 61 in connecti on with the probe
extension cable are intended for the use in Ex-zone 0. The
SONAPHONE E and the other accessories m ust not be taken into Exzone 0.
(8) Only the equipment offered by SONOTEC as accessories may be
used as extra sensors. If the extra sensor is connected, the complete
set of equipment may only be operated in Zone 1 and 2. (protection
level drops to “ib”).
(9) Connect the SONAPHONE E exclusively to normal commercial
devices with a m ax imum voltage of 60 V us ing a USB cable. T his is o nly
ensured for equ ipment labell ed with the CE mark . Connect and o perate
the USB interface only outside hazardous areas.
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1.2 Safet y precautions for the SONAPHONE E in hazardous
areas
The SONAPHONE E conforms to the best available technology and
safety rules. The manufacturer has made every effort to ensure safe
operation. The user must make sure that its safe use is not affected.
The device has been tested in the factor y and was delivered i n a safe
operating condition.
(1) The device m ay only be used by persons instructed with its use. All
users who work with this device must read these ope rating instructions
first.
(2) The SONA PHONE E is inten ded for the use in areas in which there
is a danger of explosion due to gases, vapours or mist accordance to
the device marking. Do not use the device where there is a danger of
dust explosions.
SONAPHONE E
II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
The SONAPHONE E, the surface temperature sensor and the
headphones conform to EPL (Equipment protection level) b.
Ultrasonic probes L60, L61, L62 and L63
II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
Ultrasonic probes L60 and L61
II1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga and II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
The ultrasonic probes L60, L61, L62 and L63 conform to EPL
(Equipment protection level) b for gas group IIC, IIB and IIA.
Furthermore, the ultrasonic probes L60 and L61 conform to EPL
(Equipment protection level) a for gas groups IIB and IIA. The ultrasonic
probes L60 and L61 m ay be taken into Ex-zone 0 (only f or gas groups IIA
and IIB). However, the permanent insta llation of these probes in Ex-zone 0
is not permitted.
Code for marking explosion protected devices:
Equipment group
II (aboveground applications)
Category group
2 (high safety, suitable for Ex-Zones 1 and 2)
1 (very high security, suitable for Ex-Zones 0, 1 and 2)
Atmosphere
G (gas, dust, vapours)
Type of protection
ia (intrinsic safety)
Gas group
IIA (less ignitable) ··· IIB ··· IIC (easy to ignite)
Temperature class
T4 Minimum ignition temperature of the atmosphere 135°C
EPL (Equipment
protection level)
Explosive gas atmosphere areas: Ga (Zone 0) / Gb (Zone 1)
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Local equipotential equalisation may only be done with the earthing set
available f rom SONOTEC U ltraschallsensor ik Halle GmbH. Please see the
chapter 0 for instructions of the use of the earthing set.
As the probes are m ade of a light metal allo y, avoid friction and im pact
sparks which can result from dropping the probes.
(3) The device is suitable for measuring surface temperatures up to
800 °C. Such high temperatures are only encountered outside
hazardous areas.
(4) The SONAPHONE E is not authorized for the use in mines
susceptible to firedamp.
(5) The SONAPHONE E must be protected against moisture
penetration.
(6) Ensure that electrostatic c har ges do not build up on the p lastic par ts.
Carrying cases, grips , probe accessories, cables and obj ects coated in
plastic mus t not be rubbe d aga inst one an other or aga inst other objects.
Use a damp cloth to clean the unit and all accessories. Aggressive
cleansers ma y attack the SONAPHO NE E’s plast ic casing and af fect its
mechanical stability.
(7) You are not al lowed to open the SON APHONE E or its ac cessories
or to perform any unauthorised repairs. T his could affect the explosion
protection. Repairs may only be carried out by the manufacturer.
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1.3 General safety precautions for the SONAPHONE E
(1) The SONAPHONE E and the probes are suitable for the use at
temperatures between 0 and 40 °C. Store the unit at temperatures
between -10 °C and +50 °C.
(2) Make sure that you have a clear view of the SONAPHONE E and the
probes at any time of operation. Never work with the probes or the
telescoping rod in areas with live parts or areas you do not know
exactly. W hen locating ultrasonic si gnals in electrical installations, keep
a sufficient safety distance to prevent electrical flashover.
(3) Always handle the pr obe f or str ucture-borne ultrasound with c are, so
that the probe tip does not caus e any injuries. Use th e pr obe carr ier bag
on the shoulder s tr ap when c arrying it outside the c arr ying c as e or when
the probe is not in use.
(4) Use the shoulder strap on stairs, ladder s, platforms etc. s o that you
can have your hands free to brace yourself.
(5) Avoid using the SONAPHONE E in strong electromagnetic fields.
(6) The SONAPHONE E is a testing device.
(7) SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH offers no warranty for
damages, even for har m to third par ties, c aused b y incorrec t handling of
the device.
(8) The SON APHONE E, the probes and all accessories have a robust
casing. Howev er, they must be protected from mec hanical dam age and
sharp impacts. Do not use cleansers containing solvents.
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2 Scope of deliver y
2.1 Summary
SONAPHONE E testing device
Probes*
• Air-borne sound probe L60
• Structure-borne sound probe L61
• Structure-borne sound probe L62 with stainless steel tip
• Flexible air-borne sound probe L63
Accessories*
• Headphones (with high sound insulation)
• Surface temperature sensor (T
max
= 800 °C)
• Probe extension cable 30 cm
• Extension cable for the surface temperature sensor
• Directional tube with tip
• Acoustic horn (attachment for airborne sound probe L60)
• SONAPHONE T ultrasonic transmitter
• Spherical transmitter SONOSPHERE
• Aluminum telescope bar
• Transport case
• PC software SONAPHONE E Communicator
• USB cable
• Operating instruct ions
• Grounding set for probes L60 and L61
*) Please do notice, that th e scope of delivery varies according to your
order.
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2.2 Arrangement of devices and accessories in the
transport case
1 Shoulder strap
2 Structure-borne sound probe
L62
3 Directional tube with tip
4 Surface temperature sensor
5 Extension cable for the
temperature sensor
6 Air-borne sound probe L60
with probe extension cable
7 O perat ing ins truc ti ons
8 SONAPHONE T
9 Flexible air-borne sound probe
L63
10 Headphones
11 SONAPHONE E
1
2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10
11
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3 Function description
3.1 General information
Ultrasound is generated due to friction caused by the flow of gases,
liquids and solids in pipes and leakages. These ultrasonic signals are
recorded by the SONAPH ONE E, their intens ity is shown on the disp lay
screen and made audible through speaker or headphones. As an
option, surface temperatures can be measured with a temperature
sensor. The rec orded data can be stored and transm itted to a personal
computer using the integrated USB interface. Ultrasound can be
generated in a wide variety of processes, for example:
• at leaks in compressed air-, steam- and vacuum systems
• at steam traps
• at leaky valves, gate valves, shut-offs and valves in pipings
• from roller bearing damages
• from cavitation at pumps and compressors
• from flas h -overs and corona discharges on electrical installations
Using the SON APHONE E, it is pos sible to locate pre cisely the defects
and estimate their magnitude. The ultrasonic transmitter
SONAPHONE T (optional accessory) can be used to detect leaks in
vehicles, freight containers, other types of containers and ventilation
technique systems where no ultrasound is generated. The
SONAPHONE T generates ultrasonic wa ves which emerge at the leak s.
Precise location is carried out from the outside with the
SONAPHONE E.
CAUTION!
The ultrasonic transmitter SONAPHONE T (optional accessory) must
not be taken into or operated in hazardous areas!
The SONAPH ONE E tester is a m obile hand-held and battery-supplied
unit. Various probes , which are connected dir ectly or via a cable to the
tester, serve t o detect the ultras ound. T he t ype of prob e is aut om atically
recognised by the SONAPHONE E by means of a probe code. A
surface temperature sensor (type K thermocouple, NiCr-Ni) with a
circular plug-in connector is used for temperature values (optional). It
can be extended at any time using a corresponding extension cable.
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3.2 SONAPHONE E connections, control- and display
elements
Battery compartment lid
USB interface
ON/OFF button
Function buttons „F1-F3“
Ultrasonic-probe connector
Fastener for carrying
shoulder strap
Surface temperature sensor
connector
Graphical
display
Rotary knob with
integrated push button
LIGHT button
Integrated
speaker
Headphone connector
Screw for releasing the
battery compartment lid
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4 Operation
4.1 Insert the batteries
Safety notes
• Only the batteries listed in Section 1.1 may be used for
operation in hazardous areas.
- Varta High Energy 4906 MN1500
1
- Duracell Plus MN1500
1
• The batteries should only be changed when the device is
switched off.
• When opening the battery compartment lid, do not have the
device connected to a PC through a USB cable.
• When inserting the batteries, make sure the polarity
corresponds to the engraved marking on the battery block.
• Follow the instructions below!
Description of the battery change
1. Disconnect the shoulder strap from the battery compartment lid.
2. Turn back the locking screw of the battery compartment al l the
way until it stops. The battery block will move in the same
direction as the lock ing screw. It is im portant to hol d the batter y
block and the device firmly.
1
Please contact SONOTEC in case the batteries are not available.
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3. Press down the battery compartment and pull it out of the unit.
4. Take the batteries out of the battery block.
5. Insert new batter ies into the block, checking that the polarity is
correct. An engr aving on the top of the batter y block illustrates
the correct arrangement of the batteries.
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6. Re-insert the battery compartment into the casing.
7. Tighten the locking screw of the battery compartment again.
8. Fasten the shoulder strap to the battery compartment lid.
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4.2 Starting up the unit
The device is switched on by pressing the ON/OFF button. After
displaying the splash screen, it switches automatically to the testing
mode. The following is shown on the display:
16.02.2007
Max
Hold Menu
046
11:24:58
log / 40kHz
Sensor: L60
Tes ter: SONOTEC
20°C
1 Battery or USB operation
battery status indicator
2 Temperature
3 T est ing mode / mixer
frequency
4 Type of probe
5 Tester
6 Currently available function s
of keys “F1-F3”
7 Intensity bar for ultrasonic
test value
8 Ultrasonic test value
9 Date / time
4.3 Battery status indicator
The symbol (labell ed ’1’ in the ab ove illustrat ion) at the top right edge of
the display pr ovides information abo ut the status of the ba tteries in the
unit and about the kind of power supply:
Battery operation (about 60 % )
USB operation
2 1 3 4 5
9
8 7 6
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4.4 Check mode
Control elements
Turning the rotary knob: Volume adjustment
Pressing the rotary knob: Storing the test values
(see Section: Single test)
F1 (Max): Turns on or off "Max“ function
F2 (Hold): Turns on or off "Hold“ function
F3 (Menu): Switch to menu in order to adjust the
settings of the unit
“LIGHT“: Controls the displa y lighting
(Off – Level I – Level II – Level I – Off)
To switch the u nit on or off press the O N/O FF but ton. Dependi ng on the
intended use, connec t the appropriate prob e or the temperatur e sensor
to the SONAPHONE E (see Section: Using the probes).
A probe for structure-borne ultrasound is used for locating leaks. The
level of ultrasound is besides the magnitude of the sound source also
dependent on the prob e’s dir ection and d istanc e from the sound s ource.
This effect can be used to locate and evaluate leaks. If no probe is
plugged into the unit, the message “No Probe” is displayed instead of
the ultrasound level.
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Volume adjustment
When the rotar y kno b is tur ned, a vo lum e bar and an i ntensi ty valu e are
displayed for about two seconds, as shown below:
046
16.02.2007 11:24:58
20°C
Vol um e -24dB
Turning the rotary knob clockwise increases the volume and turning it
anti-clockwise decreases the volume.
Storing the test values
When the rotary knob is pressed in the check mode (provided that at
least one Single test has been prepar e d), th e ultrasonic test v al ues and
the current temperature are stored in the individual test selected as
“Active”. During this process, “Save” and the name of the single test
appear briefly on the display:
16.02.2007
046
11:24:58
log / 40kHz
Sen sor : L60
Tester: SONOTEC
20°C
Save: Pumpe1
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“Max“ function
The F1 key activates the “Max” function. In this state, the number
displayed corresponds to the maximum ultrasound level and the
intensit y bar to the current ultrasound level. The ac tivation of the “Max”
function is signalled by highlighting the function key description:
16.02.2007
Max Hold Menu
046
11:24:58
log / 40kHz
Sen sor : L60
Tester: SONOTEC
20°C
1 Maximum ultrasound level
2 Current ultrasound level
Pressing the rotary knob, stores the currently displayed value, in other
words the maximum value, in the individual test that is active.
Press the „F1” function key again to deactivate the “Max” function.
"Hold“ function
Press the F2 functio n key to activate the “ Hold” function. T his serves to
register ultrasoun d levels, for ex ample, if the displ ay is not visible at the
moment of t esting. Thereby, the ultrasound level, wh ich was r ecor d ed at
the moment the F2 key was pressed, is stored in the display.
1
2
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16.02.2007
Max Hold Menu
046
11:24:58
log / 40kHz
Sen sor : L60
Tester: SONOTEC
20°C
Press the rotary knob to store the currently displayed value, in other
words the “Hold” value, in the individual test that is active.
Press the F2 key again to deactivate the “Hold” function.
4.5 Main menu
Menu structure
Data Logger (1)
Test Parameter (2)
Setup (3)
Single test (1) Averaging time (1) Date/Time (1)
Tester (2) Auto-Power-Off (2)
Long-time test (2) Mixer Frequency (3) Auto-Light-Off (3)
Mode (4) Contrast (4)
Temperature (5) Language (5)
Operation
There is a choice of three menu item s in the m ain menu: the data logg er
for storing the test values, the test parameters for changing all
parameters relev ant to the test and th e setup for changing th e device’s
parameters. The selection is carried out by turning the rotary knob.
Press it to open the respective menu. Press the F3 function key to
return the unit to the check mode.
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The selected menu item is indicated by a dot in the selection circle:
Menu
ESC
Data Logger
Test Parameter
Setup
4.6 Data logger
General information
Ultrasound leve ls and tem perature t est values can be s tored in th e data
logger. The data record includes the date, the tester (maximum eight
characters), the test site (maximum 16 characters), the type of probe
used, the ultrasou nd level and the temperature. T here are two kinds of
tests:
1. Long-time test: Storing ultrasonic and temperature test values
over a longer period at constant time intervals.
A maximum of 250 Long-time tests with
73 datasets each, or 1 Long-time test with
20,000 datasets can be recorded. 1 record
consists of the ultrasonic test value and the
temperature test value.
2. Single test: Storing current ultrasonic and temperature test
values in one file.
A maximum of 250 individual tests with
25 datasets each, or one individual test with
6,000 datasets can be recorded.
Use the PC software SONAPHONE Communicator, available as an
accessory, for archiving the measurement data.
Selection
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Long-time test
Once the Long-tim e test has been selected, a s umm ary of all Long-time
tests created until then appears, showing the respective test site and the
date of creation:
In this menu, the user has a choice of four options:
Pressing the rotary knob: Detailed information about the selected
Long-time test
F1 (Return): Return to the Data Logger menu
F2 (New): Create a new Long-time test
F3 (Selection): Record test values for the selected
Long-time test
Selection
Back
Name
Halle 2
Pumpe
Motor1
New
Halle 1
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1. Create new Long-time test
To create a new Long-time test, press function key F2 to open a new
screen:
Parameter SetupStart
037 00:00:30 17°C
1 Ultrasonic test value
2 Test duration
3 Temperature
4 Scale for the ultrasonic test value
5
Scale for the temperature test
value
To set the testing parameters, open the parameter menu using the
function key “F1”. In order to make adjustments to the display of the
Long-time test, or to end the Lo ng-time test, the m enu item “s etup” has
to be opened by pressing function key “F3”:
3 1 2 4 5
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Parameter Setup
Start
037
00:00:30 17°C
T est Parameter
Start
Test place / Tester
Start
Create
Duration
Interval
ESC
Setup
Back
max. Temperature
max. Ultrasound
Close LTT!
100°C
140
See section Setting the tester for instructions on setting the test place
and tester. In th e start m enu, t he user ca n set the type and star ting t im e
of the Long-time test:
Long-time test - St art
Back
Date
Time
17.04.
10:39:00
AutoManually
2007
F1
F3
dd.mm.yyyy
hh.mm.ss
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When this menu is opened, the start of the Long-time test is set to
“Auto”. The SONAPHONE E will thus start the Long-time test
automatically at t he time that has been set. If the time entered is earlier
than the present time, the test is started immediately. Switching to
“manual” enables to start the Long-time test manually. Select the
element to be edited by pressing the rotary knob. Adjustments can be
made by turning the rotary knob. Press function key F3 to store the
starting time for the selected Long-time test.
The scaling of the ultrasonic and temperature test values depends on
the limits for max im um temperatur e and maximum ultras onic l ev el whic h
have been set under setup.
2. Start the Long-time test
The Long-tim e test can be m anually started in the m easuring scr een by
pressing function key F2:
Remaining testing time
Stop
037
00:00:14 17°C
The ultrasonic test values are represented by a solid line, and the
temperature values by a dotted line. The remaining time of the test is
shown at the top centre of the screen. The Long-time test can be
cancelled at an y time by press ing function k ey F2. The values rec orded
up to that time are stored and the entry for the duration of the test is
updated.
Ultrasonic
test value
Temperature
test value
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3. Finishing the Long-time test
To exit the Long-time recordin g and t o return to the c hec k m ode c hoose
“Close LTT!“ in the menu setup.
Back
Max.Temperature
Max. Ultrasound
Close LTT!
100°C
140
All test values, which ha ve been recorded until this point, are k ept and
displayed in the overv iew of the Long-time tests, which ar e stored in the
device.
4. Details of the selected Long-time test
In the following, information about tester, testing site, date, time,
duration and intervals of the test is given. Now, you have the op tion of
deleting the Long-time test or viewing the test values in form of a
diagram.
L ong-time test Info
ShowBack
Test place
Motor 1
Date
Time
Duration
SONOTEC
05.03.07
14:17:03
00:01:00
Delete
Tester
:
:
:
:
:
L ong-time test Info
Bac k
ESC
Ultrasonic test values are represented by a solid line and temperature
values by a dotted line. The visible time period is a maximum of
60 seconds. If the duration of the test is longer than 60 seconds, it is
possible to shift the window of time by turning the rotary knob. The
ultrasonic test values ar e shown over a range of 0 - 140 scale divisions
for the logarithmic scaling, and 0 - 240 divisions for the linear scaling.
The temperature is shown over the range 0…800 °C or 0…1472 °F.
Press function key F2 in the detail screen to delete the current data
record. As a safety measure, you are asked if this record should
definitively be deleted:
F3
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L ong-time test Info
ShowBack
Test place
Motor 1
Date
Time
Duration
SONOTEC
05.03.07
14:17:03
00:01:00
Delete
Tester
:
:
:
:
:
Delete datas et
YES
NO
Are thes e Data
to be deleted?
To confirm, press function key F3, to cancel this action press F1.
5. Start/overwrite Long-time test selected
By pressing function key “F3” you have the option of starting a Longtime test that is already par ameterised, or over writing an existi ng Longtime test.
Single test
Once the individua l test has been selected, a summary of all individual
tests created previously, with their respective testing sites and
corresponding status, appears. The test data, that has to be stored, is
filed in the Single test marked “active”.
Selection
Name
NewBack
Motor1
Motor2
Halle2
Halle1
A
By pressing function key “F2” you can create a new Single test, by
turning the rotar y knob you c an edit t he current Single test, and you are
able to activate the selected Single test by pressing “F3”.
F2
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The result of acti vating a Sing le test is that the test values are stored i n
this individual test within the test mode. Only one Single test at a time
can have the “active” status; it is not p ossible to activat e more than one
Single test simultaneously. A Single test is edited or created in the
following menu:
Save
Test place
Tester
MOTOR
SONOTEC
1
012
The character to be edite d is selected by pressing the rotary knob and
set by turning it. To edit th e last character again press the Butto n “F1”.
Press “F3” to store both the tester’s name and the test site for the
corresponding Single test.
The test values are stored i n the test m ode b y pressing the r otary knob.
The following data is stored for each test:
- Date / time
- Type of probe
- Test mode / mixer frequency
- Ultrasonic test value
- Temperature value
Archiving the in dividual tests is o nly possible by using the PC software
SONAPHONE Communicator, available as an accessory tool.
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4.7 Test parameters
Note
Altering all test parameters have a direct influence on the test values
displayed. In order to ensure reproducibility, tests which have to be
compared must be recorded with identical test parameters.
Device reset
Pressing key „F1“ when the splash screen is displayed resets all test
parameters to the delivery status.
Averaging time: 4 s
Tester: SONOTEC
Mixer frequency: 40 kHz
Check mode: logarithmic
Temperature: °C
Notice: The test values stored in the device are not affected by the
device reset. Only the test parameters are reset to the initial settings!
Setting the averaging time
The SONAPHONE E provides the option of averaging the test values
recorded over a variable period. The time is set between 0 and 10
seconds in half second increments in the Averaging time menu. By
turning the rotary knob the settings can be changed and stored in the
device. By pressing of „F1“ you can reach the menu test parameters
and by pressing „F3“ you can leave the settings and return to the test
monitor.
Setting the tester
In this menu, you have the option of entering 8-character-long
designations for the tester. To switch between character s ets (ABC
abc
012 :;<), press function key “F2”.
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Save
Tester
SONOTE
1
012
C
The character to be edite d is selected by pressing the rotary knob and
set by turning it. Press “F3” to store the tester’s name in the device.
Setting the mixer frequency
In the SONA PHON E E, ultr asound is transf ormed into audible s ound b y
a frequency convers ion process. The unit prov ides the option of settin g
the working frequency via the mixer frequency. The frequency range
can be set between 20 and 60 kHz, in increments of 2 kHz. The default
value is 40 kHz. By turning the r otary k nob the set tings c an be cha nged
and stored in the d evice. By pressing of „F1“ you can reach the m enu
test parameters and by pressing „F3“ you can leave the settings and
return to the test monitor.
Notice: Changing the mixer frequency makes only sense when using
the probe for struc ture-borne ultrasound L 62, since t his probe has the
necessary bandwidth.
Setting the test mode
The SONAPHONE E has two dif ferent display modes f or the ultrasonic
test value, the linear mode (linear scale 0…240) and the logarithmic
mode (logarithm ic s cale 0 …140). This c an be s et in t he m ode m enu. By
turning the rotary knob the settings can be changed and stored in the
device. By pressing of „F1“ you can reach the menu test parameters
and by pressing „F3“ you can leave the settings and return to the test
monitor.
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Setting the temperature display
The SONAPHONE E provides the o ption of showing the temperature i n
°C or in °F. The switch over between the two types of display can be
done in this menu. By turning the rotary knob the settings can be
changed and stored in th e dev ice. By pressing of „ F1“ you can reach t he
menu test param eters and by pressing „F3“ you can leave the settings
and return to the test monitor.
4.8 Settings
Date/Time
In this menu item, the date and time of day are set. You can s elect the
desired element by pressing the rotar y knob and set the desired value
by turning it. It is not possible to set the seconds. These are reset to “00”
when the menu is opened.
Date
Time
17.04.
10:39:00
Auto
Save
2007
Back
The element to be edited is selected by pressing the rotary knob, and
set by turning it. To edit the last element again press the function key
F1. Pressing func tion key F2 stores the time. Press ing function key F3
deletes the settings and returns the unit to the previous menu.
Auto Power Off
The Auto–Power O ff f unction al lows the SO NA PHON E E to be s witched
off automatically after a set length of time. Times between 1 and 25
minutes can be s et in o ne m inute incr em ents b y turning th e rot ary k nob.
By pressing of „ F1“ you can reach the pre vious menu and by pres sing
„F3“ you can return to the test mode.
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Auto Light Off
The Auto Light O ff func tion allows the display back ground light ing to be
switched off automatically after a set length of time. Times between 0
and 2 minutes can be s et in 30 second increm ents by turnin g the rotary
knob. Press function key F1 to return to the previous menu and F3
return to the test mode.
Contrast
In order to adjust the readability of the display to the particular
conditions it may be necessary to adjust individually the contrast. This
can be done in the contrast menu by turning the rotary knob. The
changes take effect immediately on the screen.
Language
The menu prom pts on the SONA PHONE E can be eit her in German or
in English. This is s et in the language menu by turning the rotar y knob.
Press function k ey F1 to ret urn to th e previ ous m enu and F3 to r eturn t o
the test mode.
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5 Using the probes
5.1 Air-borne sound probe L60
The L60 probe for air-borne ultrasound serves for general detection of
leakages in exces s pressure and in vacuum range. The slot for probes
is provided with a notch which indicates the correct position for insertion.
Install the required probe in the specified position. You must feel the
connector click into place.
ATTENTION!
When placing the directional tube onto the air-borne probe L50 the
tube could detach from the rubber grommet and damage the probe
grid. Put the rubber grom met very carefully over the probe and never
push with the tube.
The precision of location is increased b y mounting the direc tional tube.
For precise fault location mount the tip onto the directional tube as well.
If the leak cannot be located with the probe mounted directly on the
SONAPHONE E, the probe extension cable can be used.
Directional tube
Directional tip with o-ring
Rubber grommet
to attach on the
probe L60
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The acoustic horn serves as attachment for airborne sound probe L60 to
increase the range up to 5 … 6 meter.
5.2 Structure-borne sound probe L61 for valve inspection
(oil and water resistant)
The L61 probe for structure-borne ultrasound is especially suitable for
the determination of the ultrasound level at defective and damaged
fittings (valves or gate valves). It is used for example to trace inner
leaks, to detect defects at the valve ball or the valve seat or to track
errors at rotating equipment.
Since the probe for s tructure-borne ultrasound is wat ertight, it can also
be used for ultrasonic inspections in moist environments or in water
systems. After the use, the probe must be dried.
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5.3 Structure-borne sound probe L62 for long-time tests
and detection of bearing wear
The probe L62 for structure-borne ultrasound is used to detect
ultrasound in solid objects, e.g. for the poof of bearing wear.
It has to be pressed gently by hand against the spot that has to be
examined. In ord er to achi eve r eproduc ible r esults, the contact press ure
and direction must be kept constant.
Notice: For optimising the test procedure the mixer frequency of the
device can be changed (section 4.7) between 20 and 60 kHz in 2 kHz
increments. Chan gi ng t he mixer frequenc y af f ec ts the s ho wn tes t va lues
directly. In order to ensure reproducibility, values that have to be
compared must be recorded with identical mixer frequencies.
CAUTION!
When using the L62 probe for structure-borne ultrasound, observe
item 3 of the general safety precautions.
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5.4 Flexible air-borne sound probe L63
The flexible probe for air-borne ultrasound serves to detect ultrasound at
areas that are particularly difficult to reach.
CAUTION!
When using the flexible air-borne sound probe L63, observe Item 2 of
the general safety precautions.
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6 Using accessories
6.1 Telescoping rod
The telescoping rod i ncreases the reach when handl ing the probes. To
use it, clamp the probe in the rotatable clamp and connect the plug
connector near t he clam p. The telesc oping rod is con nected by c able to
the SONAPHONE E. The length of the telescoping rod is continuously
adjustable from about 1.7 0 m etres to about 3 m etres. T o do this, loose n
the black coupling ring between the inner and outer tubes of the
telescoping rod. When contracting the telescoping rod, carefully draw
the cable out of the outer tube and wrap the cable.
CAUTION!
When using the telescoping rod, observe item 2 of the general safety
precautions.
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6.2 Surface temperature sensor
Temperatures between 0 °C and 800 °C can be measured using the
surface temperature sensor. However, in hazardous areas, only
temperatures up to 450 °C will be encountered.
The surface temperature sensor can either be plugged into the
SONAPHONE E directly or by using the extens ion cabl e.
If no temperature sensor is plugged in, (---) will be shown on the display.
CAUTION!
In hazardous areas, only the surface temperature sensor supplied by
SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH may be used.
Note!
Before starting the m eas urem ent mak e sure, that the t em perature of the
SONAPHONE E corr esponds to the surround ing temperature, because
the measurement of a thermocouple is based on a comparative
measuring procedure. For this purpose the temperature difference
between the thermocouple junction (probe tip) and the reference
junction is determined. The cold junction is the SONAPHONE E.
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6.3 Using the grounding set
When using the u ltrasonic pr obes L60 and L6 1 in Ex-zone 0, the casi ng
of the probes must be connected to the local equipotential bonding
conductor. Only the grounding set supplied by SONOTEC
Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH may be used for this purpose.
Before taking probes L60 or L61 into the Ex-zone 0, connect the
grounding set in the following order!
1. Connect the prob e L60 or L61 b y means of the M4 s crew. Screw
the M4 screw into the side thread on the casing of the probe
and tighten it with a suitable tool.
2. Clamp the grounding clamp to the local equipotential bonding
conductor. Connect and position the grounding set in the way
that it also secures the probe from falling (in order to prevent
friction or impact sparks if the probe should drop onto a metal
surface).
3. Now, the probe can be taken into the Ex-zone 0!
The grounding cable must not be rolled up in a hazardous area!
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7 PC connection & data tra nsf e r
CAUTION!
The SONAPHONE E should only be connected to a PC if the battery
compartment lid is closed! Opening the battery compartment lid while
the unit is connected to the PC can result in damages to the unit!
The SONAPHONE E can be connected to a computer using a USB
cable. SONAPHONE Communicator software is needed for the device
communication wit h the co m puter. This contains all n ecess ary drivers to
log the SONAPHONE E into the operating system and to ensure a
power supply to th e unit through the PC. T he operation on a PC is no t
possible without these drivers. The SONAPHONE Communicator
provides the following functions:
- Reading out and managing Single tests
- Pre-parameterising Single tests
- Reading out and managing Long-time tests
- Pre-param et eris ing Long-time tests
- Archiving test data
- Performing online tests
- Parameterising the device
- Memory management
The installation pr ogram for the SONAPHON E Communicator sof tware
starts automatically when the installation CD is inserted in the drive. If
this does not hap pen, start the program SET UP.EXE on the inst allation
CD manually. Then f o llow t he instr uctions that ap pear on your com puter
screen.
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7.1 Directory structure of the installation CD
7.2 Installation for Windows XP / Windows Vista
Installation of the driver unit
When connecting the SONAPHONE E with the PC for the first time, a
dialog for the installation of the driver unit opens:
Step 1:
Windows Update
In this window, choose the
option: „No, not this time“.
Pressing the key „Next >“
leads to the next installation
step.
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Step 2:
Insert the driver CD
After the insert ion of the C D f or t he
SONAPHONE Communicator the
installation continues automatically. In case it will not work,
press the key „Next >“.
All drivers, which are needed for the operation of th e SONAPHONE E,
can be found in the index: „CD-drive:\Driver\“. In case there is no
automatic identification as explained in step 2, you can choose menu
item „Install from a list or s pecific locat ion“, in or der to c hoose the dr iver
on the CD manually.
Step 3:
Windows Logo Test
By pressing „Continue Anyway“ all
necessary drivers are installed on
the PC. After successful driver
installation a ne w window appears,
in which you can finish the
installation by pressing „Finish“.
Installation of the SONAPHONE Communicator
The beginning of the installation programme for the PC-Software
„SONAPHONE Communicator“ happens automatically right after the
insertion of the install ation CD. In case it will not happen au tomatically,
please start the „setup.exe“ on the installation CD manually. Pleas e
follow afterwards the directions on the screen of your PC.
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7.3 Installation for Windows 7
After the insertion of the i nstal lat ion CD the setup starts automatically. In
the case that the automatic start of the program does not work, the
<setup.exe> has to be started manually from the installation CD. The
following window opens:
By clicking on <C ontinue> the setup au tom atically che cks if you already
have installed a dri ver for the SO NAPHON E E. If this has not happene d
already, the following window opens:
By clicking on <Yes> t he inst allation of the dr iver start s. In the next step
you has to connect the SONAPHONE E with the Computer via USB
cable. If the device is already connected with the Computer, please
interrupt the connection and connect them again. After connecting the
SONAPHONE E with the Computer, two balloon tips appear on the
status bar.
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You can ignore these m essages or clos e them by click ing on <X>. Now
you can continue with the driver installation by clicking on <OK>:
The “new hard ware wizard” opens. B y clicking on “Continue” the dr iver
installation is performed. The following window opens:
Click on <Install this driver software anyway> and in the following
window on <Finish>. The driver i nstallation is finish ed and the setup f or
the installation of the SON APHONE E Comm unicator will be continued.
Follow the instructions on the monitor.
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7.4 Power supply via USB
The SONAPHONE E can be supplied (depending on the PC) via
USB interfac e of the connected PC. If this is not possible, th e following
window appears when starting the SONAPHONE Communicator:
You are asked to switch off the SONAPHONE E. Appears a USB
symbol in the upper right corner after having pressed „ON/OFF“, the
switching was suc cessful. Otherwise, you ha ve to press „ON/OFF“ one
more time. If the device wil l be swit ched of f by pressing „ON /OF F“ , ther e
is no power supply via USB.
Notice: In case the windo w shown above d oes not appear after having
started the SONAPHONE Communicator, there is either no
SONAPHONE E connected to the PC or the PC does not supply power
for the SONAPHONE E.
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8 Trouble shooting
Not every malfunction necessarily involves an actual defect of the
equipment. Time and money can be saved if you are able to correct
simple faults yourself. The following notes are intended to help do so:
Fault
Possible cause
Remedy
Device cannot be
switched on
Batteries are empty Insert fresh batteries
No acoustic signal
detectable
Volume control set too
low
Probe is not connected
properly
Headphones are not
connected properly
Unit switched off
automatically
Defective probe
Adjust volume
Put in the plug
completely
Put in the plug
completely
Switch unit on again
Check with another
probe
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9 Technical specifications
Operating frequency Ca. 40 kHz
(20-60 kHz width 2 kHz increments)
Connections Ultrasonic sensor
Temperature sensor
Headphone
USB interface (USB 2.0)
Display Graphical display
Background lighting
Menu control
Temperature
measurement range
0 °C … 800 °C
Dimensions
190 mm x 110 mm x 85 mm
Weight
Ca. 650 g
Operating temperature
0 … +40 °C
Storage temperature
-10 … +50 °C
Explosion protection Unit:
Probes L60 & L61:
Probes L62 & L63:
Designation:
II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
II1G Ex ia IIB T4 Ga u.
II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
II2G Ex ia IIC T4 Gb
ZELM 03 ATEX 0130X
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10 Warranty
SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik Halle GmbH provides a warranty of
twelve months from the date of sale for the SONAPHONE E and their
accessories. W ithin the warranty period, SO NOTEC Ultrascha llsensorik
Halle GmbH will correct all defects caused by faults in material or
manufacturing without extra charge. SONOTEC Ultraschallsensorik
Halle GmbH will fulfil the warranty agreement by either repairing or
replacing the defective device or component.
Not covered by the warranty are primary or secondary batteries and
damages due to incorrect use, abrasion, or interference with the
equipment. Furthermore, the warranty does not cover those defects
which affect the value or usability of the equipment only insignificantly.
We reserve the right to make technical changes without notice.
Supply is based on availability.
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