LeakFinderRT - PC Based Leak Noise Correlator Operating Manual Echologics Engineering Inc. 50 Ronson Drive, Unit 165 T: +1 (416) 249.6124 F: +1 (416) 249.8833 Toronto, Canada M9W 1B3 info@echologics.com www.echologics.
Copyright ¤ 2003 by Echologics Engineering Inc. Disclaimer Echologics Engineering Inc. makes no warranties, expressed or implied, that the LeakfinderRT leak location system is free of errors, or is consistent with any standards, or that it will meet the user’s requirements for any application.
INSTRUCTION TO THE USER This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications.
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page Safety Precautions .......................................................................................................................................................... 1 Handling of hardware ...................................................................................................................................................... 2 Hardware components ......................................................................................................................
Input parameters form .......................................................................................................................................... 31 Pipe type ..................................................................................................................................................... 32 Pipe diameter .............................................................................................................................................. 33 Sensors spacing .........
Open ............................................................................................................................................................ 64 Save As ........................................................................................................................................................ 66 Export ASCII ................................................................................................................................................ 67 Print ................
PlayBack Speed ........................................................................................................................................... 90 Velocity Calculator......................................................................................................................................... 93 Channel setting ............................................................................................................................................ 94 Current Parameter Setting ........
Safety Precautions Before using LeakfinderRT, carefully read the following precautions and this Operating Manual. Working with pressurized water pipes and opening of valve and meter chambers can be hazardous. You must use the appropriate tools and follow your organization’s adopted safety practice. Equipment coming into contact with drinking water in pipes may lead to contamination.
Handling of Hardware When you need to transport the hardware, package it using the padding material and box that it was shipped to you in or use similar packaging material to minimize the possibility of damage during shipping. Handling sensors while they are powered ON can permanently damage them. Press the transmitter’s power ON button only after the accelerometer has been attached to the pipe. Press the transmitter’s power OFF button before detaching the sensor from the pipe.
Handling of Hardware (continued) When connecting or disconnecting cable connectors, hold the connector itself – never pull or push on the cable; otherwise the connector can be damaged. Immediately turn OFF the power and request service by Echologics Engineering Inc. or an authorized distributor if a hardware component: (i) has been exposed to rain or otherwise has become wet, or (ii) do not appear to operate normally and exhibit a change in performance. Do not attempt to repair the hardware yourself.
Computer (optional) records and correlates leak noise 11
Accelerometers sense leakinduced vibration 12
