The
Sonic 3000 is a hand held, battery powered ultrasonic sound detector.
It translates inaudible, ultrasonic frequencies, into a variety of
recognizable sounds and meter readings. The Sonic is capable of
locating liquid and gas leaks as well as diagnosing a number of
maintenance problems. The Sonic 3000 exceeds the requirements of the
ASTM Standard Method of testing using ultrasonics.
The Sonic 3000
can be used to:
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Detect Leaks in Unpressurized Containers &
Chambers
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Detect Leaks in Pressurized or Vacuum Systems
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Detect Electrical Leakage, Corona, Arcing and
Insulation Breakdown
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Detect Machine and Mechanical Engine Problems
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Detect Steam Trap Malfunctions and Fluid Flow
inside systems
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Rechargeable Detector Unit (Part Number
3000DT)
The Rechargeable Detector Unit is the heart of the unit. It has
an analog meter, speaker, recharger jack, sensitivity control,
battery check and light, speaker switch, power switch, earphone
recorder jack, quick connect socket for probes, detachable
handle, and probe holder. Sensitivity and instrument
calibration can be precisely controlled by a ten turn lockable
knob.
The Detector has a 90 degree analog meter which provides both a
linear scale and a 40dB (decibel) logarithmic scale. The meter
needle is painted in bright orange to make it easy to see in
dark conditions. Meter indications are possible even when the
signal being received is too weak to activate the speaker. The
meter sensitivity exceeds the ASTM requirements.
The detector unit is protected by a vinyl slipcase which can be
attached to a belt. |
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Sound Generator
(Transmitter)
(Part Number 3000SG)
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The generator transmits a
distinctive ultrasonic signal in the 45 kilohertz region. The
generator saturates an area with ultrasound which penetrates
small holes, LEAKS and cracks. The Air Probe uses the escaping
sound beams to home in on leaks. The generator is small enough
to fit in small openings and powerful enough to make locating
potential leaks easy. A light emitting diode flashes when the
unit is in operation. The generator is used inside automobiles,
airplanes or any hollow tank and vessel for the checking of
joints and seals. See
How To Locate Leaks Using the Transmitter |
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Contact Probe
(Part Number 3000CP)
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The Contact Probe is used to detect
ultrasonic sounds which are transmitted along the surface of a rigid
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The ultrasound may originate inside
the structure or it may develop as a result of leakage through the
structure. This probe ignores all airborne sound, both sonic and
ultrasonic. The long metal stylus (wave guide) has several other
advantages; it allows rapid testing, access to hot or dangerous areas
and access to difficult to reach locations such as buried pipes. The
probe is often used to monitor machinery, locate internal leaks, find
electrical arcing and analyze steam trap operation.
See
How to Detect Leaks Using the Contact Probe
See
How to Detect Machine Problems Using the Contact Probe |
Air Probe
(Part Number 3000AP)
The Sonic 3000 Air Probe detects airborne ultrasonic signals in a 22o
angle from its tuned directional cone. It ignores all sonic
background frequencies commonly found in noisy factory areas. |
The probe takes advantage of
high energy, directional beams produced in the 45 kilohertz region.
The Air Probe makes it easy to pinpoint leaks even at great
distances.
See
How to Detect Leaks Using the Air Probe
See How to
Calibrate the Air Probe |
Focusing Extension
(Part Number 3000FE)
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This attachment for the Air Probe
focuses ultrasonic energy and narrows the search pattern of the Air
Probe making it easier to spot problems at a distance. It is also
used to block background interferences and to permit pinpointing of
leakage where it may be dangerous for the operator to get too close
to a problem area. |
Fine Extension
(Part Number 3000FX)
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This attachment to the Air Probe
absorbs interfering noise and narrows the search pattern to a few
degrees. It is useful in locating leaks among complex piping
especially when there is more than one leakage site. The fine
extension makes locating small vacuum leaks easier. |
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