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RD533 Radiodetection’s advanced water leak correlator Operation Manual l Issue 2 l June 2009 90/RD533-OPMAN-ENG/02 Preface Before you begin Thank you for your interest in Radiodetection’s RD533 water leak correlator. Please read this user manual before attempting to use the RD533 system. Radiodetection products, including this manual, are under continuous development. The information contained within is accurate at time of publication; however the RD533, this manual and all its contents are subject to change. Radiodetection Limited reserves the right to modify the product without notice and some product changes may have taken place after this user manual was published. Contact your local Radiodetection dealer or visit www.radiodetection.com for the latest information about the RD533 product family, including this manual. Important notices General This instrument, or family of instruments, will not be permanently damaged by reasonable electrostatic discharge and has been tested in accordance with IEC 801-2. However, in extreme cases temporary malfunction may occur. If this happens, switch off, wait and switch on again. If the instrument still malfunctions, disconnect the batteries for a few seconds. Safety This equipment should be used by fully qualified and trained personnel only. Reduce audio level before using headphones to avoid damaging your hearing. WARNING! This equipment is NOT approved for use in areas where hazardous gases may be present. ii RD533 Operation Manual RD533 Operation Manual iii Training Radiodetection provides training services for most Radiodetection products. Our qualified instructors will train equipment operators or other personnel at your preferred location or at Radiodetection headquarters. For more information go to www.radiodetection.com or contact your local Radiodetection representative. Trademarks RD533 is a trademark of Radiodetection Ltd. Copyright statement Copyright 2009 Radiodetection Ltd – SPX Corporation. All rights reserved. Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation. SPX and Radiodetection are trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd. and SPX Corporation. Due to a policy of continued development, we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice. This document is protected by copyright and may not be copied, reproduced, transmitted, modified or used, in whole or in part, without the prior written consent of Radiodetection Ltd. iv RD533 Operation Manual Table of contents Preface iii Before you begin Important notices General Safety Training Trademarks Copyright statement iii iii iii iii iv iv iv Section 1 – Introduction 1 1.1 1 Overview Section 2 – Measurement procedures 2 2.1 Setting pipe parameters 2.2 Input of Measurement Parameters 2.3 Measurement Procedure 2.3.1 General issues 2.3.2 Measuring with Automatic Mode 2.3.3 Measuring in Manual Mode 2 3 4 4 4 4 Section 3 – Managing data 5 3.1 Save, load or delete data 3.1.1 General issues 3.2.1 Print Data 5 5 5 Section 4 – Setting the number of radio sections 6 Section 5 – General settings 7 5.1 5.2 5.3 5.4 5.5 5.6 7 8 8 9 9 9 Language Battery charge Time Date Service Number of means (N) RD533 Operation Manual Section 6 – Using a geophone 6.1 Settings 6.1.1 Frequency / Mode of Operation 6.1.2 Volume 6.1.3 Indication of Noise Level 6.1.4 Automatic modulation 6.2 Measurement procedure 6.2.1 General issues 6.2.2 Pre-locating the leakage spot 6.2.3 Precise calibration Section 7 – Charging the central unit 7.1 7.2 7.3 11 11 12 12 12 12 12 12 13 14 14 14 Section 8 – Appendix 15 Technical specifications Radio Licence Requirements 1.1 Overview The RD533 correlator is a multi-function system that is designed to detect leaks and trace pipeline topography of water supply networks. When used with a transmitter, the RD533 can trace a pipeline’s route underground. F.A.S.T.GmbH * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach The*system features a* highly ground microphone that can pinpoint Tel.: 07946/921000 Fax: 07946/7153 E-mail:sensitive [email protected] * Internet: www.FASTGMBH.de minute leaks. The automatic frequency search function coupled with automatic and manual digital filtering allows the operator to locate leaks rapidly with minimal error. 14 General issues Memory Effect Power Supply 8.1 8.2 Section 1 – Introduction 10 15 17 Operating Instructions for the LOKAL 300 Correlator The RD533 Leak Noise Correlator is based on at least two outstations which are deployed on suitable fittings surrounding an area of interest. General issues:The outstations have an extremely sensitive accelerometer which detects and quantifies leak noise and sends it wirelessly to the Central Unit. When the LOKAL 300 correlator was designed and developed, it was made sure that the Measurements are saved to theany central unit, allowing the operator to compare device can be operated even without reading operating instructions due to the application readings over time. With simple one-button and additionally a display thatexplained of unambiguous and easy-to-understand symbols. These operation symbols are automatically adjusts brightness, RD533can leak noise correlator is theafter idealbrief in these Operating Instructions so that unskilledthe workers operate the correlator detection RD533 for a wide variety of industry applications. studies of theseleak Instructions. 1: Correlation Manager IllustrationFigure 1: Correlation Manager By pressing the arrow keys or turning the adjustment control, the requested By pressing thewindows arrow keys or display by turning theactivated adjusting knob, the requested windows on the will be and displayed inadvertently. The on the display will beselected activatedsubmenu and displayed invertedly. The selected submenu will then be opened will then be opened by pressing E. by pressing ”E“ = Enter. vi RD533 Operation Manual 1. Measurement Procedures RD533 Operation Manual nager deactivated on the display: by pressing ”E“ = Enter. ning the adjusting knob, the requested windows on the 1. The selected Measurement Procedures ed invertedly. submenu will then be opened Section 2 – Measurement procedures 1.1 1.2 1.2 Input ofofMeasurement Parameters 2.2 Input of Measurement Input Measurement Parameters activated Parameters deactivated The parameters `High-Pass Filter´ `Low-Pass Filter´ The measurement parameters High-Pass Filter and Low-Pass Themeasurement measurement parameters `High-Pass Filter´and and `Low-Pass Filter´can canbebeinput inputeither either automatically or manually. Filter can be input either automatically or manually. automatically or manually. 1.2 Input of Measurement Parameters Input of Pipe Parameters 2.1 Setting pipe parameters Automatic Measurement Mode Automatic Measurement Mode`High-Pass Filter´ and `Low-Pass Filter´ Automatic Measurement Mode The measurement parameters automatically Manual Input Manual Input or manually. Manual Input Automatic Measurement Mode Setting Filters for 2.2.1ofSetting analogue filters Setting ofAnalogue Analogue Filters(only (only formanual manualmode) mode) Manual Input Setting of Analogue Filters (only for manual mode) Illustration 2: Input of Pipe Parameters Figure 2: Setting pipe parameters -4- Input fields such as pipe section length, pipe material, or pipe diameter are Illustration Illustration3:3:Set SetHigh-Pass High-Passand andLow-Pass Low-PassFilters Filters activated through the arrow keys. Once selected, the user can update that dataProduct Portfolios & Launch Figure 3: Set High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters H:\Marketing Communications\6. Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc by pressing E. The RD533 is capable of handling up to 4 sections within a The features analogue totooptimize the arameters TheLOKAL LOKAL 300correlator correlator features analogue optimize theleakage-borne leakage-borne energy fo The 300 RD533 features analogue filters filters tofilters optimize the leakage-borne energyenergy for for measured distance. correlation purposes. These filters are totobebeset according totothe length and the material ofofthe correlation purposes. These filters are set according the length and the material the correlation purposes. Illustration These filters3:are to be set according to the length and -4Setexample, High-Pass and Low-Pass Filters particular pipe section. Plastic pipelines, for and metal pipes the The user must select the appropriate pipe material for the pipe under survey. particular section. Plastic pipelines, for example, andlong long metal pipesrequire require the thepipe material of the particular pipe section. For example, plastic pipelines, and application of low-pass filters. Short metal sections usually generate high frequencies and H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch application of low-pass filters. Short metal sections usually generate high frequencies and long metal pipes require the application of low-pass filters. Short metal sections The LOKAL 300correlation. correlator features analogue filters to optimize the le Pipe material: The materials are selected through the up and down key or ST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc thus high-pass filter settings for thusdemand demand high-pass filter for correlation. usually generate high settings frequencies and thus filters demand filter settings for length correlation purposes. These arehigh-pass to be set according to the through the adjustment control. -5-5-Plastic pipelines, for example, and long m particular pipe section. correlation. Pipe diameter: The diameter is selected using the up and down keys or the application of low-pass filters. Short metal sections usually& Launch generate H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios Example 1: pipe material: grey cast iron, diameter of 150mm, H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch adjustment control. thus demand high-pass filter settings for correlation. Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc length of 100m Pipe length: The user can set the pipe length by pressing the up and -5setting: High-Pass 250Hz down arrow keys for a short while or by setting the length through the adjustment control. Fine adjustment is made by incremental taps of the arrow keys. The arrow keys are activated and deactivated by pressing E. This is indicated by the display. H:\Marketing Communications\ Low-Pass 1,200Hz Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Ve Example 2: pipe material PVC, diameter of 100, length of 50 m setting: High-Pass 16Hz Low-Pass 280Hz The filter requested is activated by pressing the right and left keys respectively. Use the high and low symbol keys or the adjustment control to select a filter. RD533 Operation Manual RD533 Operation Manual particular symbol symbol keys keys “high” “high” andand “low” “low” as filter. well as well as the as the adjusting adjusting knob knob are are used used for for the the setting setting of the of the Therequested filter requested is activated particular filter. by pressing the keys ”right“ and “left” respectively. The The filter particular particular filter. filter. is activated by pressing the keys ”right“ and “left” respectively. The keys “high” and as “low” as the adjusting knob the setting symbolsymbol keys “high” and “low” well as as well the adjusting knob are usedareforused the for setting of the of the particular filter. 2.3 Measurement particular filter. 1.3 Procedure Measurement Procedure 1.3 Measurement Procedure 1.31.3 Measurement Measurement Procedure Procedure F.A.S.T.GmbH * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach General issues: Tel.: 07946/921000 * Fax: 07946/7153 * E-mail: [email protected] * Internet: www.FASTGMBH.de 2.3.1 General issues 1.3 Measurement Procedure General issues: 1.3 Measurement Procedure General General issues: issues: F.A.S.T.GmbH * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach The user must select the operating mode, operating mode (AUTOMATIC The desired or MANUAL) has to beData selected in the load 2. Management of Measurement 3.1 Save, or delete data* E-mail: [email protected] * Internet: www.F Tel.: 07946/921000 * Fax: 07946/7153 General issues: The desired operating mode (AUTOMATIC or MANUAL) has to be selected in the automatic or manual, using mode the Filter andAmplify“ menu General issues: “Filter and to the measurement. TheThe desired desired operating operating mode (AUTOMATIC (AUTOMATIC or MANUAL) or prior MANUAL) has has to be to selected be selected in the in the “Filter and Amplify“ menu prior to the measurement. Amplify menu taking aIf measurement. the manual is selected,2.1. the operator has manually to Data set the appropriate2.High- Management of Measurement Data Save, Load, or Delete “Filter “Filter andbefore and Amplify“ Amplify“ menu menu prior prior to the to mode the measurement. measurement. The desired operating mode (AUTOMATIC or the MANUAL) to be selected theappropriate If the(AUTOMATIC manual mode isor selected, operator hasselected manually to setinthe HighThe desired operating mode MANUAL) has to be inHightheHigh3.1.1 General issues Pass and Low-Pass filters respectively. If the If the manual manual mode mode is selected, is selected, the the operator operator has has manually manually to set to set the the appropriate appropriate If manual mode isand selected, the user can select either the High-Pass or Low“Filter Amplify“ menu prior to the measurement. Pass and Low-Pass filters respectively. “Filter and Amplify“ menu prior to the measurement. General issues: Pass andmanually. and Low-Pass Low-Pass filters filters respectively. respectively. 2.1. isSave, Load, or Delete Data PassPass filters If the manual is selected, the operator has manually to appropriate set the appropriate The RD533 capable of performing 20 different If the manual mode ismode selected, the operator has manually to set the High- HighPass and Low-Pass filters respectively. measurement procedures simultaneously. The date and time Pass and Low-Pass1.3.1. filters Measurement respectively. in the Automatic Mode The device is capable of administrating 20General different measurement procedures issues: 1.3.1. Measurement in the Automatic Mode well as all measurement parameters 2.3.2 Measuring with Automatic Mode simultaneously. The date and time ofofthe themeasurement measurementasas well as all measurement 1.3.1. 1.3.1. Measurement Measurement in the in the Automatic Automatic Mode Mode and the graphical display are saved by the RD533. parameters and the graphical display are saved by the correlator. In 1.3.1. automatic mode all measurement parameters such as High-Pass and LowThe device is capable of administrating 20 different measuremen Measurement in the Automatic 1.3.1. Measurement in the Automatic Mode Mode All measurement parameters suchThe as High-Pass and Low-Pass Filter or amplificationsimultaneously. The date and time of the measurement as well as all Pass Filter or amplification are set automatically by the RD533. RD533 and All measurement parameters such as High-Pass Low-Pass Filter or amplification are set automatically byand theand correlator. The device checks the set parameters during AllAll measurement measurement parameters parameters such such as High-Pass as High-Pass Low-Pass Low-Pass Filter Filter or or amplification checks the set parameters during measurement and modifies theamplification are set the automatically byprocedure the correlator. The device checks the set parameters during parameters and the graphical display are saved by the correlator. procedure and modifies settings, ifduring required. are are set set automatically automatically bythe by themeasurement the correlator. correlator. The The device device checks checks the the setthe set parameters parameters during settings, ifAll required. measurement parameters as High-Pass and Low-Pass orif amplification the measurement procedure and modifies the settings, required. All parameters assuch High-Pass and Low-Pass Filter orFilter amplification As such soon the distance between leakage and the boxes A and B is shown on the themeasurement the measurement measurement procedure procedure andand modifies modifies the the settings, settings, if required. ifthe required. are set automatically bythethe correlator. The device checks the seton parameters soon asleakage the distance between leakage and the boxes A during and B is shown on the automatically byAs the correlator. The device checks the parameters during Asare soon as the between and the A the and B is display, the procedure isset completed. Asset As soon soon asdistance the as the distance distance between between themeasurement the leakage leakage andboxes and the the boxes boxes A and Ashown and B Illustration isB shown is shown on6:on the the the measurement procedure and modifies the settings, if required. display, the measurement procedure is completed. measurement procedure andprocedure modifies thecompleted. settings, if required. thethe display, the procedure isiscompleted. Management of display, display, themeasurement the measurement measurement procedure completed. is as the distance between the leakage and theAboxes A and B is on shown As soonAsassoon the distance between the leakage and the boxes shown the on the 1.3.2 Measurement in the Manual Mode and B ismeasurement-related Illustration 6: display, the measurement procedure is Manual completed. 1.3.2 Measurement in the Mode display, the measurement procedure is completed. data 1.3.2 1.3.2 Measurement Measurement in in the in Manual the Manual Manual Mode Mode 2.3.3 Measuring Mode Management of The High-Pass Filter and Low-Pass Filter measurement parameters can also be set measurement-related 1.3.2 Measurement in the Manual Mode The High-Pass Filter Filter and and Low-Pass Filter measurement parameters can also be set manual mode, the user can use the High-Pass Low-Pass Filter 1.3.2 In Measurement in the Manual Mode according to the operator’s particular preferences (see 1.2be above). TheThe High-Pass High-Pass Filter Filter and and Low-Pass Low-Pass Filter Filter measurement measurement parameters parameters cancan also also be set set The filters are set data according to the operator’s particular preferences (see 1.2 above). The filters are set measurement settings to operator’s suit theirparticular preferences (see 1.2 above). The filters are such way that preferences thepreferences high-frequency of theThe coherence willare beset used for the calculation according according to the to the operator’s particular (see(see 1.2part 1.2 above). above). The filters filters are set The High-Pass Filter and Low-Pass Filter measurement parameters can also be set such way that the high-frequency part of the coherence will be used for the calculation Figure 6: Management measurement-related data The High-Pass Filter and Filter parameters can also be setor the „down“ key, the operator can callofthe configured so thatthat thethe high-frequency part of coherence will be for the ofLow-Pass the correlation. By the „up“ menu ”Save such such way way that the high-frequency high-frequency part part of the the ofmeasurement the coherence coherence will will beused used be pressing used for for the calculation calculation according to the operator’s particular preferences (see 1.2 above). The filters are set of the correlation. according operator’s particular preferences (see 1.2 above). The filters/ Load are set”. calculation ofto thethe correlation. Measurement of the of the correlation. correlation. By pressing the up or the down key, the operator can call the menu Save such the high-frequency partcoherence of the coherence for the calculation such way thatway thethat high-frequency part of the will be will usedbe forused the calculation MeasurementBy / Load. pressing the „up“ or the „down“ key, the operator can call the menu ” of the correlation. of the correlation. Measurement / Load ”. incorrect correct incorrect correct incorrect The measurement is completed when the distance between the leakagesave spot correct print incorrect incorrect correct correct delete load Asissoon as on thethe distance between the leakage spot and the boxes A and B is shown on the and the boxes A and B shown display. incorrect correct As soon as the distance between the leakage spot and the boxes A and B is shown on the correct display, measurement procedure is completed. As As soon soon as the asincorrect the distance distance between between the the leakage leakage spotspot and and the the boxes boxes A and A and B isBcorresponding shown is shown on the on the print load The memory location save is activated through or “left”delete arrow delete print display, the measurement procedure is completed. save the “right” load display, display, the the measurement measurement procedure procedure is completed. is completed. -6keys or through the adjusting knob. It is displayed “invertedly”, and the process will as the distance the leakage spot and the boxes-6A and B is on shown on the As soonAs assoon the distance betweenbetween the leakage spot shown memory location is activated through the right or left arrow -6-and -6- the boxes A and Bbeisexecuted bythe pressing the “Enter” The key.corresponding display, the measurement procedure is completed. Thethe corresponding memory is inadvertently, activated through the “right” or display, the measurement procedure is completed. keys& or through adjustment control. It islocation displayed and the H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios Launch H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc keys or through the adjusting knob. -6process will be executed by pressing the Enter key.It is displayed “invertedly”, and the H:\Marketing Communications\6. Communications\6. Product Product Portfolios Portfolios & Launch & Launch -6- LeakH:\Marketing Documents\6. Water Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc 2.2. Print Data Documents\6. Documents\6. Water Water LeakLeak Detection\FAST Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Manuals\Word Copies Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc be executed by pressing the “Enter” key. Section 3 – Managing data H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc The printer is interconnected Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc 3.2.1 PrintPrint Datathe with the device printer interface (preferably 2.2. through Data HP products). When the printer is ready for operation, the data of the current The printer is connected to the RD533 via the printer interface. For best results, measurement will be printed out by pressing the The “Print“ key (see Appendix 1). with the device through the printer interfac printer is interconnected 3. RD533 Operation Manual use a Hewlett Packard printer. When the printer is connected, press the Print HPdetails products). When the printer is(see ready for operation, the data o key to print the of the current measurement Appendix 1). Setting the Number of Radio Sections measurement will be printed out by pressing the “Print“ key (see Append The LOKAL 300 correlator can be operated with onethe or Number with twoofradio sections. 3. Setting Radio Sections Please make sure that always the correct number of sections has been set !! RD533 Operation Manual e executed by pressing the “Enter” key. Print Data Section 4 – Setting the number of The printer is interconnected with the device through the printer interface (preferably 4. radio sections HP products). When the printer is ready for operation, the data of the current The operator can change the of data transmission by activating the „Enter“. The selected kind of tra and pressing 4. wayGeneral Settingswindow window and pressing „Enter“. The selected kind the of transmission will be displayed in channel A / B sector. the channel A / B sector. 4. General Settings Section 5 – General settings General Settings 4. General Settings measurement will be printed out by pressing the “Print“ key (see Appendix 1). RD533 can be operated with one or with two radio sections. etting The the Number of Radio Sections NOTE: Please make sure that always the correct number of sections The LOKAL 300set. correlator can be operated with one or with two radio sections. has been lease make sure that always the correct number of sections has been set !! Illustration 8: Change system parameters The operator can activate the requested window through the arrow Illustration 8: Change system parameters Figure 8: Change system parameters “Enter” then opens the sub-menu. .S.T.GmbH * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach * Fax: 07946/7153 * E-mail: [email protected] * Internet: www.FASTGMBH.de Figure 7: Setting of cable / radio control -7- user the can way change the way data is transmitted by activating or can The change of data transmission by activating the the 4.1 H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch window and pressing Enter. The current radio channel is displayed as channel d Documents\6. pressingWater „Enter“. The selected kind of transmission will be displayed in Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc / B by the display. A / BAsector. Illustration 8: Change system parameters The operator can activate requested window through thearrow arrow keys. operator canparameters activate the the requested window through the keys.Pressing Pressing Illustration 8:The Change system thenthe open the sub-menu. “Enter”Enter thenwill opens sub-menu. The operator can activate the requested window thro 4.1 Language The operator can activate the requested window“Enter” through theopens arrowthekeys. Pressing then sub-menu. “Enter” then opens the5.1 sub-menu. Language 4.1 Language Language 4.1 Language ettings Figure 9: Select language Illustration 9: Select language The user can change the language settings by using the arrow keys to scroll through the list of option and pressing Enter to accept the change. Illustration 9: SelectThe language requested language is activated through the arrow keys and will be s 8: Change system parameters or can activate the requested window through the arrow keys. Pressing n opens the sub-menu. RD533 Operation Manual Illustration 9: Select language „Enter“. Illustration 9: Select language The requested language is activated through the arrow keys and will be set by pressing „Enter“. The requested language is activated through the arrow k The requested language is activated through the arrow keys and will be set by pressing „Enter“. „Enter“. -9- H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Po Documents\6. Water Leak -9-Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englis RD533 Operation Manual -9- H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch mulator Voltage 4.2 4.4 Date F.A.S.T.GmbH * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach Accumulator Voltage * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach Tel.: 07946/921000 * Fax: 07946/7153 * E-mail: [email protected] * Internet: www.FASTGMBH.de 5.2 [email protected] Battery charge* Internet: www.FASTGMBH.de 7153 * E-mail: 5.4 Date F.A.S.T.GmbH * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach 4.4 Date Tel.: 07946/921000 * Fax: 07946/7153 * E-mail: [email protected] * Internet: www.FASTGMBH.de 4.4 Illustration 10: Displaying the accumulator voltage Illustration 12: Set the date Permissible values: ation 10: Displaying the Illustration accumulator Figure 10: Displaying the battery voltage the accumulator voltage 10:voltage Displaying accumulator fully charged: accumulator down: Permissible values: Permissible values: ssible values: battery fully charged: approx. 8.4 volt approx. approx. accumulator fullyvolt charged: low battery: approx. 7.1 accumulator charged: approx. 8.4 volt 4.3 fully Time accumulator down: ing - the accumulator accumulatorvoltage down: approx. 7.1 volt approx. approx. 4.5 5.3 Time 4.3 ator fully charged: ator down: Time approx. approx. 8.4 volt 7.1 volt Date 4.6 The date is set through the arrow keys and will be accepted by pressing “Enter”. Illustration 12: Set the 12: dateSetting the date Figure 8.4 volt 7.1 volt Illustration 12: Set the date user can the keys date and using thebe arrow keys. by Once the correct date is The date is setThe through the set arrow will accepted pressing “Enter”. displayed, press theisEnter key to the accept the change. The date set through arrow keys and will be accepted by pressing “Enter”. Service 8.4 volt 7.1 volt 4.5 5.5 Service Service 4.5 Service The service menu is for service and maintenance technicians only. Illustration 12: Set the date This window is used for the setting of special system parameters. Please do not key in any data ! The date is set through the arrow keys and will be accepted by pressing “Enter”. Illustration 12: the date of of means window is special used for(N) the setting of special Please system do parameters. Please do not k ThisSet window is5.6 usedNumber for This the setting system parameters. not key in any data ! any“N“ data ! Number of Means The date is set through the arrow keys and will be accepted by pressing “Enter”. 4.5 Service 4.6 Number of Means “N“ 4.6 Number of Means “N“ Usually, the means 20 measurements areasufficient to generate an accurate Usually, the means of 20 measurements are of sufficient to generate convincing 4.5correlation Serviceimage. In case correlation In case of plastic however, we recommend more of plasticimage. pipes, however, wepipes, recommend more measurements for greater accuracy. measurements for enhanced correctness. This window is used for the setting of special parameters. do not key in a convin Usually, the means of 20system measurements are Please sufficient to generate Figure 11: Setting the time 11: Set the time Illustration Usually, the means ofwindow 20 number measurements are sufficient to generate a convincing When the window is data activated, thethe actual of means starts flashing.. This correlation image. In case of plastic pipes, however, we any ! When is activated, the actual number of means will flash on therecommend measurements for enhanced correctness. correlation image. In case of plastic pipes, however, we recommend in steps of 10 by pressing the keysin (up / down). The user can set the time using the arrow keys. Once the correct time is number can be modified display. This number can bearrow modified increments ofThe 10 by pressing more the up When the“Enter”. window is activated, the actual number of means starts flashing.. measurements for enhanced correctness. desired number will then be accepted by pressing displayed, press the Enter key to accept the change. and down arrow keys. Press Enter to accept the new number of means. The time is set through the arrow keys and will be accepted by pressing „Enter“. is used for the setting of This window special system parameters. Please do pressing not keyflashing.. in arrow This number canthe be actual modified in stepsof ofmeans 10 by the keys (up / down). the window activated, number starts 4.6 When Number of Meansis“N“ any data ! desired number will then be accepted by pressing “Enter”. Illustration 11: Set the time number can be modified in steps of 10 by pressing the arrow keys (up / down). The desired number will then be accepted by pressing “Enter”. ation 11: Set the time The time is set through the arrow keys and will be accepted by pressing „Enter“. 4.6 Number of Means “N“ Usually, the means of 20 measurements are sufficient to generate a convincing correlation image. In case of plastic pipes, however, we recommend more me is set through the arrow keys and will be accepted by pressing -10- „Enter“. measurements for enhanced correctness. When the window is activated, the actual number of means starts flashing.. This Usually, means of 20 measurements are sufficient to generate a convincing H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfoliosthe & Launch number can be modified in steps of 10 by pressing the arrow keys (up / down). The Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc -11-plastic correlation image. In case of pipes, however, we recommend more ime -11desired number will then be accepted by pressing “Enter”. measurements for enhanced correctness. H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch -10 RD533 Operation Manual RD533 Operation Manual When the is activated, the Copies actual number of means starts flashing.. Documents\6. Waterwindow Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc H:\MarketingThis Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Lau -11Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc number can be modified in steps of 10Documents\6. by pressing the arrow keys (up / down). The H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch Tel.: 07946/921000 * Fax: 07946/7153 * E-mail: [email protected] * Internet: www.FASTGMBH.de 5. Measurement with Geophone Section 6 – Using a geophone 6.1 Settings 6.1.1 Frequency / Mode of Operation To use the geophone, the user can access Geophone Operation menu in the The operator has toManager. call the window “Geophone Operation“ in the Correlation Manager. Correlation The operator can select the operation mode and the frequency using the arrow keys or the adjustment control. Settings Application 70 – 4,000 250 – 2,000 250 – 1,000 Locating pipe fractures 200 - 800 100 - 500 70 - 250 Figure 13: Measuring with a geophone Illustration 13: - Measurement with Geophone - 1 2 Saved measurements (minimum values). Saved measurements (minimum values) 2. Numerical display of the current measurement (minimum value) 4 Testrod: receiving high frequencies Ground microphone: receiving low frequencies The gas pipe is exposed to sound through the loudspeakers. The ground microphone can locate the signal directly above the pipeline. Display sensitivity. Graphical display of current values (minimum level / current level). 3. 5 Display sensitivity Headphone connected. 4. 6-7 Graphical of current High-Passdisplay / Low-Pass Filters.values (minimum level / current level) 8 6-7. Battery voltage. High-Pass / Low-Pass Filters 9 Present time. Battery voltage 8. Search for pipes -> gas pipelines - RECEIVER - Numerical display of the current measurement (minimum value). 1. 3 GTX Pinpointing pipe fracture Description PWG Search for pipes -> water pipes (PWG Pulse Wave Generator) - RECEIVER - The PWG generates blast waves on the pipeline. This pulsing noise can be easily located by the geoRD533 and differs clearly from environmental noises. COR Search for pipe fractures -> automatic setting of frequency – analysis of correlation measurement The most appropriate frequency for searching the defective pipeline section will be set according to the previous correlation. 10-11 Setting of High-Pass / Low-Pass Filters. 9. 12 Present time Switch on / off. 10-11 Setting of High-Pass / Low-Pass Filters 13 Volume. 12 14 Switch on / control off Adjustment for processing sensitivity. 13 15 Volume F1 – back to Correlation Manager. 16 14 F2 – Start knob measurement procedure. Adjusting for processing sensitivity 10 Operation Manual 15RD533F1 – back to Correlation Manager RD533 Operation Manual 11 6.1.2 Volume The volume for the headphones is adjusted through the regulator (13). 6.1.3 Indication of Noise Level The signal received is shown graphically (4) and numerically (2) on the LCD. The level indication is adjusted with the adjustment control (14) or through the arrow keys. F.A.S.T.GmbH * Bössingerstr. 36 * D-74243 Langenbrettach Tel.: 07946/921000 * Fax: 07946/7153 * E-mail: [email protected] * Internet: www.FASTGM 6.1.4 Automatic modulation Precise Calibration The level sensitivity is automatically set when Enter is pressed either during or after a measurement procedure. Figure 14: 14: Successfully a leak Illustration Succesfullylocating spotting a leakage The distance between the measurement points has to be chosen according to t 6.2.3 (see Precise calibration material illustration 15). 6.2 Measurement procedure The distance between the measurement points must be selected according to cast iron pipes = 1.5 m steel pipes = 1.0 m the pipe material (see Figure 15). 6.2.1 General issues cast iron pipes = 1.5 m Any pressurized pipeline system generates a leak noise at a fracture point. This noise differs according to the size and geometry of the leakage and can be picked up over the pipeline (leakage spot) or at the fittings (valves, hydrants, water meters, etc.) steel pipes = 1.0 m plastic pipes = 0.5 m plastic pipes = 0.5 m -14H:\Marketing Communications\6. Product Portfolios & Launch Documents\6. Water Leak Detection\FAST Manuals\Word Copies Original\LOKAL300Version2englisch.doc 6.2.2 Pre-locating the leakage spot The area of the leakage is determined with the testrod or the RD533. Pre-locating with testrod the pipe section between the two noisiest valves has to be checked with a ground microphone (Figure 14). Pre-locating with RD533 Usually, +/- 4 meters have to be checked with the ground microphone. Illustration 15: material-dependent noise propagation Figure 15: material-dependent noise propagation At the beginning of a measurement procedure, a low frequency (70 Hz 250beginning Hz) is selected. the crack on the pipeline can over a wide At–the of a Ifmeasurement procedure, a be lowheard frequency (70 Hz – 250 range, a higher frequency can be set. Normally, this results in a more selected. If the crack on the pipeline can be heard over a precise wide range, a determination of the leakage spot. frequency can be set. Normally, this results in a more precise determination leakage spot. 12 RD533 Operation Manual 6. Charging the Central Unit RD533 Operation Manual 13 Section 7 – Charging the central unit 7.1 General issues When fully charged, the batteries have an approximate operation life 20 hours. Recharging takes approximately 4 hrs. The RD533 automatically switches off as soon as the voltage falls below 7.1 volt (see Section 4.2). Section 8 – Appendix 8.1 Technical specifications Batteries nickel / metal / hydride charge indication through menu batteries feature high-speed charging Case portable, tough aluminium case membrane keyboard with pulse rotary encoder dimensions : 17 x 11 x 27 cm weight : 3.2 kg Clock integrated real-time Connections RS232: for communication with PC BNC: cable entry for pick-up 5-pole: ground microphone / testrod jack plug: for headphones 2-pole pin: power supply RD533 state-of-the-art time domain RD533 with coherence indicator maximum resolution: 5 cm acquired measurement points: 50,000 CPU order processing time: 5,000,000 orders per second Display LCD 64 x 240 pkt resolution, illuminated Filter automatically / manually selectable analog filters to suppress disturbing noises. The measurement routine independently sets the most appropriate filter. HP filter 1 – 1,600 Hz (16 levels) TP filter 35 – 3,500 Hz (16 levels) NOTE: The RD533 is inoperative while charging is under way. 7.2 Memory Effect Memory effect is rather poor due to the application of NiMH batteries. However, the user should make sure that the RD533 is not charged before the battery capacity has fallen below 25%. The current capacity is displayed graphically on the LCD. 7.3 Power Supply The RD533 can be charged through the recharger or using12v vehicle cigarette lighter. Power supply is required to be between 12 and 14 volt, and a charging current of 2.5 ampère is needed to charge the RD533. 14 RD533 Operation Manual RD533 Operation Manual 15 Geophone Functions fully-applicable geophone - 6 frequencies for leak detection purposes receiver for: - leak detection in gas pipelines - leak detection in metal and non-metal water pipelines Headphones 16 - 32 ohm Input through cable or radio, depending on model Internal Amplification 8 steps : 1x1 to 1 * 15 Languages German, English, Polish, Italian, French, Chinese, Norwegian, Danish Radio Transmitter transmitter power (500 mW) designed for frequencies related to leakage detection procedures. BZT license frequencies: 433.65 and 434.75 MHz temperature range : -10°C up to +60° C Temperature Range -5°C up to +55°C Trans-Auto automatic integration of measurement signal to detect disturbing noises during the measurement User Guidance simple and clear due to logical symbols 8.2 Radio Licence Requirements 12 different material parameters can be input : 4 different pipe materials 4 different pipe diameters 4 different pipe section lengths Sound velocity is calculated automatically by the RD533 on the basis of the input parameters. Material list: steel, cast iron, AZ, PVC, PE hard, PE soft, lead, copper, glass-fibre reinforced material The measurement boxes for the RD533 are equipped with radio transmitters. Due to their power, these radio modules have to be registered with the competent supervisory authority for telecommunication. Memory 20 measurements Please apply for a licence for the equipment as soon as possible. Power Supply 12-14 volt DC, approx. 0.25 ampère of current consumption, permanent operation time of batteries: approx. 20 hrs, maximum time required for charging: 4 hrs. 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