SENSIT Technologies ULTRA-TRAC APL Manuel utilisateur
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand instructions before use.
ULTRA-TRAC®APL
ACOUSTIC PIPE LOCATOR
851 Transport Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8432
MADE IN USA
SENSIT Technologies
is in compliance with ISO 9001:2008
Phone: 888 4SENSIT
888 473 6748
219 465 2700
Fax: 219 465 2701
www.gasleaksensors.com
Patented
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Instruction Manual
Section Title Page
General Description 4
Safety and Care 4
What is Included 5
Replacement Parts 5
Specications 5
Principle of Operation 6
Features 7
Battery Charging 7
Operation of Instrument 8-10
Displaying Results 11-13
Performing a Locate 14-17
Maintenance 18
Settings Menu 19
Supervisor Settings Menu 20-23
Warranty Back Cover
ULTRA-TRAC®APL
ACOUSTIC PIPE LOCATOR
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General Description
The Ultra-Trac® APL is an acoustic pipe locator designed to locate piping
systems constructed of any material including (but not limited to): plastic,
metal, clay, concrete, berglass, cast and ductile iron. The piping systems
can also be located regardless of the type of surface above the pipe such
as gravel, soil, grass, concrete or asphalt.
The Ultra-Trac® APL uses a highly specialized acoustic transducer
(actuator) technology that requires coupling with the ground surface to
send the signals into the ground. Highly sensitive accelerometers sense
the reected energy. The data is processed and converted into easy to
understand results on the display. There is no connection to the piping
system required with the Ultra-Trac® APL.
The Ultra-Trac® APL is not affected by electrical elds or overhead power
systems. Tree roots, rocks and other such subterranean structures do
not interfere. The system also incorporates noise cancellation technology
that eliminates false readings due to trafc or equipment that may be
operational in the area of the test.
Safety and Care
• Follow your company and other applicable safety procedures when operating this device.
• Do not place this instrument in areas where live electrical power may be present.
• Do not open the housings at any time unless factory authorized to perform service.
• Do not use in the presence of hazardous gases or chemicals.
• Follow Federal, State and local regulations when disposing of any batteries.
• Do not immerse this product in water.
• Keep in the provided case when not in use or during shipping to reduce the chance of damage.
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What is included:
• Ultra-Trac® APL with carrying case (926-00000-01)
• Recharging adapter (871-00029)
• Measuring tape (360-00342)
• Instruction Manual (750-00054)
• Quick Start Guide (750-00055)
Replacement Parts:
• Actuator plate (360-00326)
• Accelerometer housing (360-00320)
• Carrying Case (872-00016)
Specications:
• Size (inches): Handle 48; Base 20” X 10” X 10” (L x W x H)
• Weight: 20 LBS
• Operational Temp: -4°F to 122°F (-20°C to 50°C)
• Storage Temp: -20°F to 140°F (-28-9°C to 60°C)
• Battery life: 25hrs
• Battery type: 14vdc Lithium-ion
• Recharge time: 10 hours
• Time per slice: <5 seconds
• Time per 20 slice scan: <2 minute
Detection specications:
• 1/2” ID pipe ≤30”
• 2” ID pipe ≤ 48”
• 4” ID pipe ≤96”
• Accuracy: better than ±18” of marking plus selected slice distance
• Multiple pipes close together can cause inaccurate readings for target pipe
• Does not measure depth
• Detects any pipe material
• Detects one, three or ve pipes, as selected on the pipe map screen
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Principle of Operation
The Ultra-Trac® APL is set on the ground. The manner the
operator uses the device will create good coupling with
the ground. A button is pushed to send a signal (pings).
The pings will last approximately 2 seconds. This is called
a slice. The operator then moves 6-12” either to the right
or left and perform another slice. After numerous slices a
button is pressed to map pipe. A series of at least 5 slices
followed by mapping the pipe creates a display result called
a scan. Multiple scans create the nal result for locating
the piping system.
The Ultra-Trac® APL locates the voids in the ground created
by a pipe through the science of impedance mismatch.
The speed of sound through ground materials versus the
internal portion of a pipe (even when lled with liquid) is
detectable using the Ultra-Trac® APL. The acoustic wave
pattern of specic timing and frequency is monitored and
processed using the accelerometers. Based on the return
signature the instrument will determine if a void is present
within the minimum requirements as set in the software.
Review:
1. APL is placed on the ground.
2. Good ground contact (coupling) is required
3. Transmitter (Actuator) sends a set of “pings”
4. Receivers (Accelerometers) listens to reected ping.
5. Strength, speed and duration of the reected pings are monitored.
6. Each activation of the transmitter and receiver device is a “slice”
7. A series of at least 5 slices, followed by mapping the pipe creates a display result called a scan.
8. A single scan is not a full search
Detection Specications:
• 1/2” ID pipe ≤30”
• 2” ID pipe ≤ 48”
• 4” ID pipe ≤96”
• Accuracy: better than ±18” of marking plus selected slice distance
• Multiple pipes close together can cause inaccurate readings for target pipe
• Does not measure depth
• Detects any pipe material
• Detects one, three or ve pipes, as selected on the pipe map screen
Obstacle (Pipe)
Reective Wave Transmitted Wave
Ground Surface
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Features – Control box
The control box is located at the
end of the handle. This houses
the display, operational buttons,
speaker and scan button.
Battery Charging
1. Open the box containing the charger and the assortment of wall plug adapters. Install the proper adapter
for your global requirement.
2. With the instrument off remove the cover from the battery charge port located on the left side of the
chassis.
3. Insert the charge adapter and secure by rotating the locking ring clockwise to prevent accidental
disconnection. Do not over tighten.
4. The green light on the control box will illuminate indicating there is a connection.
5. The red light will begin ashing within 60 seconds indicating charging is in progress.
6. A solid red light indicates charge is complete.
7. The green light may turn red if there is a failure to properly charge. Disconnect the charger and reconnect
to attempt again.
WARNING: Do not attempt to service this battery unless factory authorized.
Battery Charging Port Accelerometers Actuator Handle Locking Mechanism
Features – Chassis
The bottom of the instrument
is referred to as the chassis.
The chassis houses the
battery, the components and
electronics to operate and the
actuator and accelerometers,
the battery charging port, the
handle connection and locking
mechanism, and the kickstand.
OPERATION
BUTTONS
GRAPHIC
DISPLAY
POWER
BUTTON
SPEAKER
SCAN
BUTTON
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Operation of Instrument
Unfold the Handle
Unfold and lock the handle in the upright position using
the locking pin. The locking pin is held in place using a ¼
turn action.
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Extend the Kickstand
Extend the kickstand downward from the front to support
the instrument.
2.
Power ON
Press the power button until a beep is heard and release.
A green light will ash. The display will illuminate for
approximately 15 seconds though it will be blank while
the programming loads into the secondary processor.
The Sensit Technologies logo will illuminate followed by
the date, time, software version and the rst onscreen
prompt.
3.
Select a Surface Type
Select the Surface Type using the corresponding A or C
button.
Soft is for grassy or loose surfaces.
Hard is for concrete, hard soil, rock and asphalt.
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Operation of Instrument (Continued)
Select a Depth
Select the depth using the corresponding A or C button.
Normal is used for up to 4 ft (1.3m) depths.
Deep is used for depths greater than 4 ft (1.3m) or for
pipes greater than 2” (5cm) in diameter.
5.
Select Scan Direction
Select the desired direction of travel you wish to perform
the slices using the corresponding A or C buttons.
6.
Select Step Distance
Select the desired distance per slice. Six inch slices
produce the most accurate results as all readings are
to the nearest slice width plus or minus regulatory
requirements of ±18 inches from the marking.
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Operation of Instrument (Continued)
Prepare to Take First Reading
Observe the two “check” marks in the upper right corner
of the display. This indicates the accelerometers are
ready for a reading.
Any “plus sign (+)” sign indicates a fault or disconnect.
Any “minus sign (-)” indicates the accelerometer has been
physically struck and will require a few seconds to return
to a zero condition.
The top line will also indicate selected slice width and an
arrow showing selected direction of travel .
8.
Perform a Pipe Map
After taking 5 Slices, the results may be displayed by
pressing the C button. A maximum of 25 Slices can be
taken per Scan.
9.
Options Menu
The options menu can be selected by pressing the A
button. After entering the menu use the A or B button to
highlight the desired action. Use the C button to select
and perform the action.
The selections include:
a. Continue the current scan
(accidental activation of options menu)
b. Switch scan direction
d. Restart this scan
e. New Settings (Change Set-up)
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