RD547 Intelligent Geophone
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1. You can leave the memory page by either pressing the Cancel key or the door symbol on the display 10 2 Loading Measurement Data p hazak pi 05 i W 31 To retrieve data you have previously saved navigate to the Load Measurement Data symbol and confirm your selection by pressing dial 3 RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 30 of 46 You can also confirm your selection directly by pressing the Load Measuring Data symbol on the touch screen You can then retrieve data from any of the memory spaces Turn dial 3 to navigate to the memory location you wish to select and confirm your selection by pressing the Load Measurement Data symbol The data you have selected for retrieval is now displayed RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 31 of 46 11 Transferring Measurement Data toa PC The data you have saved to the RD547 s internal memory can be transferred to your PC for further assessment or documentation You will need the PC connection cable which can be ordered separately and the software tool which you can download from www radiodetection com NOTE The software tool is provided free of charge and is not part of the standard scope of delivery The software is provided without any form of support and any form of guarantee The intuitive user interface is exceptionally easy to work with and understand Further information regarding th2. lt may become necessary to use the zero calibration function to define a reference value while you are taking measurements so that fluctuating concentrations at different measurement points can be defined more clearly As soon as a reference value has been defined a value that is relative to the newly defined reference value appears on the display This can be of particular advantage when pipe sections are measured in areas with high hydrogen concentrations as it allows you to narrow down the position of the leak on a step by step basis To determine a reference value navigate to the zero calibration symbol with dial 1 and activate it by pressing the dial You can also activate the zero calibration symbol by touching the symbol on the touch screen NOTE The current measurement series is cleared when zero calibration is performed When you perform zero calibration you are defining the existing hydrogen concentration i e the current measurement value as the new reference value This in turn changes the displayed measurement value compared to the measurement done without zero calibration The digit display now shows two values the relative value relative to the defined reference value 000 at the point of zero calibration as large digits in the middle of the digit display and the absolute value beneath the reference value when zero calibration was carried out The displayed values change as follows when the hydrogen concentrat
3. 6 3 Manual and Automatic Filter Adjustment rs a am ha lr 200 BX You can change the predefined filter frequencies at any time between individual measurements in either Smart or Geo measuring modes Navigate to the frequency range display activate the display and confirm your selection The window for the acoustic filter adaptation opens The high pass filter the low pass filter the frequency spectrum and the symbol for the activation of the headphones are all presented on the display The frequency spectrum is also presented as a colour gradient Dark colours indicate low frequency sounds and bright colours indicate high frequency sounds The preset filter configuration is active This is indicated by the red high pass filter value field and the red high pass filter bar A and B in the frequency band as well as the red low pass filter bars OA and OB in the frequency band To change the frequency value of the filter turn dial 3 or touch the touch screen with your finger and drag the high pass filter bar to the position where you would like it to be To change the frequency value of the low pass filter press dial 1 once The low pass filter configuration is now active This is indicated by the red low pass filter value field OA and the red low pass filter bar OB in the frequency band When working in the field the setting for the low pass filter is ideal when all the high frequency sounds lie within the selected ra
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5. 4 or the Cancel button throughout this Operation Manual RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 7 of 46 5 Touch display The display is touch sensitive 6 PC cable connection port Connect the RD547 to a PC via a cable plugged into this port 7 Headphone socket 8 Battery compartment lid To replace the batteries unscrew the battery compartment lid Remove the spent batteries and insert four C Cell LR 14 batteries Please see Section 13 1 for important details 9 Microphone socket 10 RD547 hydrogen sensor connection port 4 Powering up and Operating the Device Install four LR14 C cell batteries into the battery compartment of the RD547 and connect the relevant components required to perform the measurement of interest see below For battery installation instructions please see Section 13 Changing the battery Cleaning and Maintenance Identification of the components mentioned refers to Section 3 1 Components unless otherwise specified 4 1 Headphone socket and sensor port Headphones Connect the headphones to the headphone socket see Section 3 2 item 7 Only use original RD547 headphones these headphones have been designed specifically for acoustic leak detection purposes and feature application specific electronics incorporated in the high quality hearing protector capsule ensuring optimal results while providing excellent soundproofing 4 1 1 Connecting the Mic
6. 33 of 46 Acoustic Leak Detection List of possible errors or faults cont Check the connections between the connected Hydrogen sensor and the RD547 1 The sensor cable has not been connected Replace the sensor with a spare sensor if properly possible or use the sensor of a second RD547 to check if the sensor is working properly Check the connections between the connected Hydrogen sensor and the RD547 You cannot start measuring the 2 Port Socket or plug cross symbol above the function defective key does not disappear the sensor does not warm up Replace the sensor with a spare sensor if possible or use the sensor of a second RD547 to check if the sensor is working properly Check the connections between the connected Hydrogen sensor and the RD547 3 Cable defective Replace the sensor with a spare sensor if possible or use the sensor of a second RD547 to check if the sensor is working properly 4 Sensor defective Please contact Radiodetection Lhe sensorwas saing hyre sl are noal au connected to the unit in g nyarog Q Very little or no gas concentration a room with existing gas in the open Power up the unit AGAIN and displayed en then return to the room which you had previously left 2 Sensor defective Please contact Radiodetection Reaction time of the sensor is too 1 Sensor is not working Please contact Radiodetection slow properly RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetecti
7. by pressing the Cancel key or the door symbol on your screen 5 4 5 Frequency Range Each of the measuring modes that can be used during acoustic leak detection has a selection of pre defined filters or user defined filters which can be configured in the Frequency Range setting menu The settings of the high pass filter HP the low pass filter LP and the maximum width of the color spectrum can all be changed Repeat the procedure as described in Time and Date see Section 5 4 1 to enter your chosen configuration 5 4 6 Hearing Protection The RD547 is equipped with an automatic noise level absorber which ensures that the noise requirements according to VBG 121 VGB German Association of Institutions for Statutory Accident Insurance and Prevention are met when the LD6000 headphones included in the scope of delivery are used The noise protection intensity of the headphones can be adapted individually to suit the user The intensity ranges from 0 relatively low to 3 maximum Each of the three stages complies with the requirements as laid down in VGB 121 The configuration procedure corresponds to that for setting the Time and Date as described in Section 5 4 1 5 4 7 Touch Screen You can use this setting window to deactivate the touch screen or to carry out a calibration or performance check Use dial 3 to navigate to the selection field of your choice and confirm your selection by pressing the dial If ON OFF has been
8. detection on pipes which have previously been flooded with tracer gas by measuring different hydrogen concentrations The device may be used for the above stated purposes only within the technical data parameters as specified Do not use the RD547 purposes other than those for which it has been designed 2 2 Safety warnings Please observe all safety notices and warnings in this manual before operating this device WARNING Warnings alert you to possible personal injury CAUTION Cautions alert you to possible equipment damage NOTE Notes contain useful information WARNING Always carry out a risk assessment of the site to be inspected This equipment is not approved for use in areas where potentially explosive or otherwise hazardous gases vapors liquids or solids may be present You are responsible for determining whether the conditions are suitable for using the RD547 WARNING DO NOT carry out any measurements on components carrying live voltages WARNING Clean and sanitize the RD547 system at regular intervals and after conducting an inspection WARNING Only use the approved RD547 headphones CAUTION Observe the measuring range of the sensors CAUTION Observe the operating and storage conditions CAUTION DO NOT immerse the sensor head of the hydrogen sensor RD560 in standing water or any other liquid and DO NOT dip into sludge or any sludge like substance CAUTION DO NOT bring the sensor head of the hydrogen sensor RD5
9. has been set To set a different measurement mode press dial 3 Smart Mode Geo Mode PWG see Section 9 6 2 2 1 Measuring Procedure Smart Mode dig rv 2S EEE Press the record button or the button on the handle of the Universal Microphone item 4 in Section 3 1 to start measuring Keep the button pressed for the duration of the measurement The device will stop measuring and save the data when the button is released The display can show a measurement series made up of the last six individual measurements as well as the current measurement The first measurement saved is displayed in position 1 see the number 1 beneath the battery status indicator and date Each additional measurement shifts the previous measurement to the right When position 6 has been reached the oldest of the six measurements will be cleared so that the most recent measurement taken is always displayed in position 1 Each double bar displays the following information in Smart Mode The left hand wide bar represents the noise amplitude on a scale ranging from 0 to 100 The grey bar shows the minimum value measured i e the lowest noise level which is relevant for leak detection This value is also displayed numerically below the bar The right hand narrow bar represents the Smart Indicator The Smart Indicator is based on a complex set of calculations and analysis methods see Section 6 2 1 The higher the smart indicat
10. information believed to be reliable but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed In no event shall Radiodetection be liable for any loss including consequential losses inconvenience damage or problems caused through use of any equipment or software Due to a policy of continued development we reserve the right to alter or amend any published specification without notice 1 3 Compliance FCC Compliance Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules Operation is subject to the following two conditions 1 this device may not cause harmful interference and 2 this device must accept any interference received including interference that may cause undesired operation 1 4 Copyright and Trademarks Copyright 02013 Radiodetection Ltd all rights reserved Radiodetection is a subsidiary of SPX Corporation SPX the green gt and X are trademarks of SPX Corporation Inc Radiodetection and RD547 are either registered trademarks or trademarks of Radiodetection Ltd in the United States and or other countries RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 4 of 46 2 Introduction to the RD547 Intelligent Geophone 2 1 About The RD547 Intelligent Geophone is a multi purpose detector designed to allow you to carry out electroacoustic leak detection on water carrying pipe systems and acoustic leak detection on pipes and to perform non destructive pinpoint leak
11. measurements are being performed The current measurement value is displayed numerically on the digital display It is also displayed on the right hand bar display as a bar graph and below that numerically The displayed values are shifted by one measuring interval The display will increase if you get closer to an area with a higher hydrogen concentration The value decreases again when you move away from this area or enter adjoining areas with lower hydrogen concentrations There is a hydrogen concentration of 145 in the display shown in the example in Section 8 2 Activating Acoustic Feedback RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 24 of 46 As it may be difficult to keep an eye on the display the whole time while trying to detect where the biggest trace gas response is coming from the RD547 is equipped with an acoustic feedback function to assist you during leak detection The RD547 features an acoustic signal display which is connected to a piezo element and is capable of transmitting a signal tone to the headphones The acoustic feedback is initially set to deactivated To activate the acoustic feedback navigate to the measuring tone symbol or to the headphone symbol with dial 3 and activate the symbol by pressing that dial or by directly touching the symbols on the touch screen When the acoustic feedback has been activated sound is emitted via both the connected
12. menu and confirm your selection 7 1 Setting parameters for Acoustic Long Term Measurements You can set the following parameters and carry out the following actions on the display Set the sensor sensitivity Select the filter presetting Adapt the filter and activate the acoustics manually Set the volume Set time intervals for long term measurements Start long term measurements See Section 7 2 Clear the display see Section 7 2 Stop continue long term measurements see Section 7 2 Setting the sensor sensitivity To set the sensor sensitivity perform the same steps as described for current measurements in Section 6 1 1 Selecting the filter presetting To select filter presetting perform the same steps as described for current measurements in Section 6 1 2 Adapting the filter and activating the acoustics manually To adapt the filter and activate the acoustics manually perform the same steps as described for current measurements in Section 6 4 Setting the volume To select the volume for long term measurements perform the same steps as described for current measurements in Section 6 1 3 ro The volume for long term measurements can be muted at any time by pressing the symbol on the left hand side of the screen once The volume that has been set is not affected by the mute function The mute function just mutes the headphones RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corpora
13. or the whole measurement series shown on the display press dial 3 and keep it pressed for 3 seconds This clears all the positions in the display which now show empty RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 29 of 46 10Saving and Loading Measurement Data All measurement readings and any measurement series can be saved to the internal memory of the RD547 and either called up later or transferred to a PC The Save menu item can be called in the main menu To save a measurement or a measurement series into memory navigate to the Save menu item using dial 3 and press it to confirm your selection You can also use the touch screen to select the Save menu item The display now changes to the Memory Page 10 1 Saving Measurement Data if i Oee ll To save your measurement data navigate to the display symbol Save Measurement Value and confirm your selection by pressing the right hand dial 3 You can also confirm your selection directly by pressing the Save Measurement Value symbol on the touch screen The values can then be saved to any memory location you wish Turn dial 3 to navigate to one of the 20 memory spaces and confirm your selection by pressing the Save Measuring Value display symbol The data is now saved in the memory location selected You can navigate to memory locations outside the touch screen display by touching the navigation symbols
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15. 37 14 2 Hydrogen Hand Sensor Technical Data rrrrnnnnnnrrnrnrrnnnnnnnnnrrnnnrnnnnnnnnsrnnnnrnnnnnnnnnssnnnrnnnnnsnnnee 37 14 3 Technical Data Hydrogen Ground Sensor rrrrrrrnnnnrvvnvrnnnnnvrnrnnnnnnrnnrnnnensrnnnnnnsrsrnnnnnnersennnnnn 38 15 Information for Use in the Field rrrrrnnrrrrrnnrrerrnnnnrorrnnnronnnnnnrnnnnnnsnnnannsennnnnnennnnnnsnnnnnssennnnene 39 Le ee IZA DEE CIO g OE SE EN NE E 39 15 2 Leak Detection with Trace Gas cccccccccsssseceecceesseeeecsaeeseeeecsaaseeeeessaaseceesesaaeeesseuaaeeesesaaaegs 41 16 STANDARD WARRANTY TERMS cccsssssssssseeeeeceeeeeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeeesssseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeseeaaaeas 45 RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 3 of 46 1 Preface 1 1 Before You Begin Please read this user manual before using the RD547 Intelligent Geophone Note that this manual and all its contents are subject to change Radiodetection products are under continuous development Radiodetection 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 office or dealer or visit www radiodetection com for the latest product information including this manual and the software 1 2 Important Notice Radiodetection makes every effort to ensure that all technical information statements and recommendations about its products are based on
16. 547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 36 of 46 14 Technical Data 14 1 RD547 Technical Data Acoustic leak detection volume smart long term measuring trace gas detection and pipe location Operation modes Measuring modes for minimum levels average levels pulse wave measurements Measurement Logging function memory preference for manual filter settings sound level functions and overmodulation protection trace gas detection with concentration dependent device functions signal optic and acoustic Control via touch screen or buttons and dials Amplification 120dB with low noise factor Input impedance Filter up to 256 freely selectable for stick and ground microphones Display Colour LCD automatic backlight 480 x 272 pixels Power 4 x batteries type LR14 C 1 5V up to 14 hrs In non stop operation Battery life up to 40 hrs in normal operation Bayonet microphone sensor Connections 6 3mm phone jack headphones Protection class IP54 Housing Aluminum powder coated Temperature Operation 23 F to 130 F 5 to 55 C conditions Storage 10 F to 150 F 25 C to 65 C Dimensions L 81 x W 61 x H 21 2 approx L210 x W160 x H 60 mm Weight approx 1 050 g RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 O 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 37 of 46 14 2 Microphones Universal 100 5000Hz Frequency range Ground 5 3000HZz optimized for lower fr
17. 60 into contact with fine powder or powdery substances CAUTION Always store the RD547 in a clean and dry environment NOTE Please observe your company region and country s Standard Code of Practice for water leak detection if applicable when using this equipment NOTE You are responsible for determining whether you consider the measurement results to be valid and for any conclusions that are reached or any measures that are taken as a result thereof Radiodetection can neither guarantee the validity of any measuring results nor can we accept liability for any such results We are on no account able to accept liability for any damage which may be caused as a consequence of the use of these results Please see the Standard Warranty Terms for further information 2 3 Disposal In accordance with the EU Directive 2002 96 EU on Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment WEEE issued by the European Parliament and by the European Council on 27 January 2003 electronic equipment must not be treated as domestic waste but must be disposed of professionally Please dispose of this device in a manner appropriate to the relevant legal requirements at the end of its product life RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 5 of 46 3 RD547 System 3 1 System Components The following components are available OONOOaFRWND RD547 control unit Sound blocking headphones Wind protected ground mic
18. 7 and connect the microphone to the microphone socket of the RD547 Use the adapter 72 depending on the type of extension chosen RD547 as a wind protected Ground Microphone Connect the tripod magnet 9 to the base of the microphone 3 if necessary Connect the microphone to the spiral cable and connect the spiral cable to the microphone socket of the RD547 see Section 3 2 item 9 4 1 2 Connecting the Hydrogen Sensor The hydrogen sensors can be connected to the RD547 to carry out non destructive leak detecting in systems that have previously been flooded with trace gas Connect the sensor to the hydrogen sensor port see Section 3 2 item 10 of the RD547 For further information on how to carry out the measurement procedure please refer to Section 8 For further practical information guidelines regarding the use of trace gas in leak detection please refer to Section 15 2 4 1 3 Powering On and Off Press the ON key button 2 to power on The start screen appears and changes to the measurement menu as soon as the device is ready for use To power off press the left hand dial and hold for approximately 3 seconds RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 9 of 46 5 Navigation and Menu Structure 5 1 Navigation The RD547 has a number of menu and selection boxes which you can select by either using the touch screen or the navigation dial on the right See Section 3 2 item 3 When
19. E P gt lt OPERATION MANUAL WHERE IDEAS MEET INDUSTRY RD547 Intelligent Geophone MULTI FUNCTION LEAK DETECTOR 90 RD547 OPMAN ENG 01 ISSUE 1 07 2014 READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL PRIOR TO OPERATING THE SYSTEM gt Radiodetection Table of Contents 1 FMC 2 0 EE EE ENE EE EE 4 1 1 Before You Begin rrrrrrnnnrvvnnnnrvnnnnnnvnvnnnnrnnnnnnsvnnnnnnrnnnnnnrnnnnnnsnnnnnnsennnnnnrnnnnnnsnnnnnnsrnnnnnnsnnnnnnsennnnnee 4 1 2 PFO TAL NOCE eean E E E 4 1 3 ONT VSS aare EEEE EN EEEE 4 1 4 Copyright ANd Trade Marks c ccccccccccccseeseceeeceeeeeceeeeseeeeeeeesseeeceeesseaeeeessseaseeeeessaeeeeeessaeeeeees 4 2 Introduction to the RD547 Intelligent Geophone rrannnnnnrnnanennnnennnnnnnnrnnanennnnennnnennnnrnnnnnnre 5 2 1 PDO e E E E E tae xeeeteet 5 2 2 SeA ae EEE EEE 5 2 3 DISPOSE E E N E 5 Oe OFFS OM EE EEE 6 3 1 SVEN INA 01 MOSS EE TE E E AT 6 3 2 COUTO EEE EE ee ee ee 7 4 Powering up and Operating the Device rrrrnrnnnnrrnnnnnnnnnrrnnrrnnnnnnnnssrnnnrrnnnnnnnnsennnnnnnnnsnsnssnnnn 8 4 1 Headphone socket and sensor port ccccccsssseceeccseseeeeecceeeeeeeeeeueeseeeeeeeaaeeeesseeaaeeeesssaageeeessaaaaes 8 5 Navigation and Menu Structure rranrrvrrnnrrvvrrnnnrrrnnnnrrnrnnnrennnnnnrennnnnrennnnsnrnnnnnnsennnnsrennnnsseennnn 10 5 1 NN 10 5 2 MEN 10 5 3 EEE uliasadaacsabatenniabats 10 5 4 SUIS REE EE EN EE EE 12 6 ACOUSTIC Measurements sisianrccdiicaxecesavuereniacentc
20. are taken to the Trace Gas display 8 1 Putting the Device into Operation As soon as you change to trace gas detection on the display the device recognises if the hydrogen sensor is connected and warms it up to operating temperature This warm up phase takes approximately 3 minutes and is displayed as a green progress bar below the numerical display The sensor self calibrates during the warm up phase This self calibration is designed to determine the base value for the different hydrogen concentrations detected during measurements The sensor calibrates according to the hydrogen concentration in the surrounding air Important ensure that the sensor is not near any hydrogen source during the warm up phase Radiodetection recommends that you either take the RD547 outside into the open air during the warm up phase or remain in a place where you know that the hydrogen concentration is low lt 1 ppm Hp As soon as the sensor has reached its operating temperature the warm up bar disappears and the RD547 is ready for use 8 2 Display SS Eo 607 Rio es ims You can read and adjust the following parameters and carry out the following actions on the trace gas detection display e Bar graph with the numerical equivalent of the current measurement beneath it e Pre set alarm threshold RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 23 of 46 e Digital display of the current measureme
21. ay only shows the absolute value of 100 and no relative value 000 NOTE The alarm thresholds are always set with regard to the relative value An alarm threshold of 150 digits as shown in the example above would only trigger a signal after the first measurement in zone 1 before zero calibration even though the absolute values measured in Zone 1 after zero calibration and in Zone 2 are above the alarm threshold 8 6 Clearing the Measurement Series The current measurement series can be cleared by pressing and holding button 4 for 3 seconds RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 27 of 46 9 Searching for a Pipe To select the Searching for a Pipe mode perform the same steps as described in Section 6 2 Searching for a pipe can be carried out with the optional RD550 pulse wave generator see Section 3 2 14 The RD550 is mounted on the pipe in direct contact with the pressurized liquid hydrants boreholes ventilations etc The RD550 generates a periodic pressure wave which can be received acoustically through the pipe The pipe amplifies the volume and the frequency of the impulse generated most by the RD550 om PWG Displays the maximum level of the current measurement numerical Displays the maximum level of the current measurement bar graph Time axis displaying the RD550 impulses Saved measurements bar graphs Saved measurements numerical D
22. can then be performed on this particular pipe section over ground 15 1 2 2 Pinpointing the Leak Using a Ground Microphone If you have managed to detect a defective pipe section using the stick microphone you can use the ground microphone to pinpoint the leak Always make sure that the distance between any two points that you have selected for the ground microphone are not too far apart as otherwise you might miss the leak As a rule the distance apart should not be more than one yard meter 15 2 Leak Detection with Trace Gas 15 2 1 Principle The hydrogen hand sensor accessory is excellently suited to trace gas detection when used in combination with the RD547 The pipe is flooded with type 95 5 forming gas 95 nitrogen 5 hydrogen Due to its molecular structure hydrogen is able to penetrate almost all materials such as earth concrete tiles etc It can then be easily traced at the surface with the RD547 and the connected hydrogen sensor Forming gas type 95 5 is neither toxic nor flammable It can therefore be considered harmless for leak detection operations and can even be used in fire protected industrial areas Please observe your company region and country s Standard Code of Practice for water leak detection if applicable when using this equipment 15 2 1 1 How to Carry Out Leak Detection with a Forming Gas After the pipe has been emptied of water a gas bottle is connected to it and the pipe is then filled slowly fro
23. d like Press the Cancel key to leave the window without changing the volume setting Press dial 3 to confirm the new setting or press the Cancel key You can also confirm the setting change by pressing the symbol for the headphone volume on the touch screen A change in volume has no effect on the measurement curve and the current measurement series remains in the memory and is not erased Changing the Volume during Measurement You can change the volume at any time during the measurement by either turning dial 1 Turn it anti clockwise to reduce the volume and clockwise to turn the volume up 6 2 Measurement Modes 6 2 1 Mode Description Smart Mode The Smart Mode displays a double bar comprising a noise level indicator and a Smart Indicator for enhanced leak detection The Smart Indicator is based on a complex calculation and analysis system which includes factors like frequency noise levels and evaluations This algorithm has been tried and tested and is especially effective when background noise levels are high and the sound emitted by the leak is very quiet Geo Mode The leak borne noise is displayed as noise level amplitude The spot showing the noise peak represents the position of the leak PWG Mode Searching for a pipe see Section 9 6 2 2 Mode Selection RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 16 of 46 The measurement mode symbol on the display shows which mode
24. e next selection field To enter a value via the touch screen first press gently against the selection field you wish to activate and then enter the value using the number pad Press the tick sign to confirm that the value you have entered is correct Press DEL to clear the value Press the Cancel key or the door symbol on the screen to leave the Settings menu 5 4 2 Languages You can select from a number of languages for the display of the RD547 Scroll down to the language you wish to select and confirm your selection by pressing dial 3 Press the Cancel key or the door symbol on the screen to leave the Settings menu 5 4 3 Power Off Time You can conserve battery power by selecting a time between 1 and 60 minutes after which the device automatically powers off when not in use Repeat the procedure as described in Time and Date see Section 5 4 1 to enter the Power Off Time desired 5 4 4 Backlight The brightness of the display can be adjusted from 0 to 100 to suit your individual requirements There is also a scale with three individual colour segments which show you how much battery power the brightness setting you have selected consumes The batteries will last the longest when the scale is RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 12 of 46 green and used up most quickly when the scale is red Turn dial 3 to increase or dim the brightness Leave the menu by either pressing the dial or
25. e software and its use can be found in the application To transfer your data to your PC navigate to the main menu and select the Data Transfer symbol see Section 5 2 The display now changes to the Memory Transfer page Please ensure that your PC is connected to the RD547 with the PC connection cable then navigate to the Data Transfer symbol confirm your selection and follow the instructions as shown on your PC RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 32 of 46 12 Troubleshooting Acoustic Leak Detection List of possible errors or faults Check all the connections between the sound receiver the headphones and the RD547 1 The sound receiver or the headphones are not connected properly Select a broader frequency range e g 50Hz to 2 000Hz and generate a clearly audible sound by scratching the surface or turning on a radio for example If the action you have carried out causes the numerical or bar l l display to change and these sounds can be 2 Incorrect filter settings clearly heard in your headphones then you can be sure that the headphones and microphones are working properly Now carry out the measurement again and adapt the frequency range to suit the measuring operation No sound in the headphones Check the connections between the sound 3 The cable which connects the receiver and the RD547 Replace the cable sound receiver and the u
26. easurement to the right When position 6 has been reached the oldest of the six measurements will be cleared so that the most recent measurement taken is always displayed in position 1 The single bar shows the following information in volume mode The height of the bar indicates the noise amplitude on a scale ranging from 0 to 100 You are most likely to find the leak at the spot showing the highest amplitude value 6 2 2 3 Clearing the Current Measurement Series As many as seven individual measurements can be made and displayed with the RD547 This series of measurements remains in the memory even if the device is powered off unless certain parameters are changed This function is of particular advantage in the field as this means that the last measurement value can then be carried over to the next measurement point where the measurement series can then be continued Please note that the measurement series will be cleared immediately whenever the sensor sensitivity settings or the predefined filter settings are changed Follow the instructions in Section 10 to find out more on how the measurement series can be saved permanently RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 O 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 18 of 46 To clear individual measurements or the measurement series shown on the display press button 4 on the right and keep it pressed for 3 seconds The measurement series in the display has now been cleared and is empty
27. enerated at narrow points or bottlenecks for example at valves that are only partly open at household connecting points where pipes can have different diameters or dimensions or when corrosion has formed and pipes are crusted in rust on the inside These factors can cause turbulent currents which can generate frequencies of over 4 000Hz 15 1 1 4 Interference Factors Sounds from surrounding sources that have been absorbed and filtered by the ground have a frequency spectrum similar to the sound that a leak generates The interference this causes can be likened to stop and go traffic on the roads but with the difference that such a traffic situation is far more disruptive with regard to traffic flow when it happens on a country road than somewhere in the city center The higher the pressure in the pipe on which an inspection is to be carried out the higher the energy that forms at the leak This means that leaks become less audible if the pressure in the pipe is lower than 43 5lb in 3bar If the pressure is lower than 27 5lb in 1 5 bar a leak cannot be heard even from nearby 15 1 2 Schematic Leak Detection In order to keep costs down it often makes sense to adopt a systematic approach to carrying out leak detection This is especially true where water pipes are concerned for example The first thing you need to know is the course of the pipe You will also need to differentiate clearly between the preliminary leak detection stage and
28. equencies Test rod 100 5000Hz Universal IP68 Protection Class Ground IP54 Test rod sensor IP54 Test rod extensions IP68 All microphones are piezo ceramic sensors with the following features Universal Versatile microphone with a range of accessories including magnet tripods and extension tips which can be used on fittings or on the ground Ground Optimized for outdoor ground use with wind protection and cable protection against vibration Test rod Optimized for fittings with extension tips for access Temperature Operation 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 80 C conditions Storage 4 F to 212 F 20 C to 100 C 14 3 Hydrogen Ground Sensor Ground sensor with two part stick length approx 314 feet 100cm and Design rubber sleeve connecting cable length approx 67 feet 200cm for RD547 and RD560 Temperature Operation 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C conditions Storage 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 38 of 46 15Information for Use in the Field 15 1 Acoustic Leak Detection 15 1 1 How Sound is Created When there is a leak in a high pressure pipe system the friction that occurs when the water escapes through the hole at high speed generates sound This also leads to oscillations in the pipe itself The sound travels along the pipe and can be picked up at contact points such as valves hydrants fittings etc which can be
29. es Follow the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer 13 1 2 Disposal of batteries Do not dispose of batteries in household waste Batteries should always be disposed of in accordance with applicable governmental law regulations and best practices Never disassemble a battery and never expose batteries or battery components to fire or to water 13 2 Cleaning and Maintenance of the RD547 Use only a slightly moist lint free cloth to clean the main unit DO NOT use any detergents or cleaning fluids Use clean clear water only We recommend that you remove the batteries from the battery compartment if you are not planning to use your RD547 for an extended period 13 3 RD547 Hydrogen Sensor The measuring tip of the hydrogen hand sensor is equipped with a brass colored hexagonal protection cap a sintered metal filter which is designed to protect the sensor system Use compressed air to remove any dirt particles which have settled on it Unscrew the filter from the measuring tip and direct the jet of compressed air from behind ie from the RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 35 of 46 direction of the inner thread of the filter towards the filter element to remove any dirt particles from the filter element Replace the filter back on the sensor tip and screw it back on The swan neck of the hydrogen sensors can be cleaned with a slightly moist lint free cloth if necessary RD
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31. etail in Sections 6 2 to 6 4 below Regardless of the measuring mode chosen the following parameters can be set for all the available measuring modes to enable leak detection to be performed in the same consistent manner Sensor sensitivity setting Selection of pre defined filter settings Volume setting 6 1 Parameter Settings in the Acoustic Modes 6 1 1 Adjusting the Sensor Sensitivity To set the sensitivity of the microphone connected to your h I g leak detection device navigate in the display window to AT ae ths bred the symbol for sensor sensitivity setting 1 activate the symbol and confirm your selection The sensor sensitivity settings window opens The microphone amplification factor currently selected is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100 Turn dial 3 or touch the touch screen and pull your finger to the sensitivity value you would like The sensitivity value is ideal when the control bar 2 on the left is half red as shown Press the Cancel button 4 to activate automatic amplification Press the Cancel button again to leave the window without changing the sensitivity value Press dial 3 to confirm the new setting or press the Cancel key You can also confirm your selection by pressing the symbol for the sensor sensitivity 1 on the touch screen NOTE The current measurement series will be cleared when any changes are carried out to the sensitivity settings 6 1 2 Selecting the Filter Prese
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33. headphones and the internal piezo element The sound is emitted at the same volume and the same frequency via the piezo element The tone frequency increases when the measured values increase and decreases when the measured values decrease 8 4 Defining Alarm Thresholds To allow you to identify certain hydrogen concentrations more easily the RD547 is equipped with a permanent alarm function with alarm thresholds that can be configured individually An acoustic alarm sounds when the alarm threshold is exceeded The alarm sounds different to the standard feedback signal the standard signal is a continuous tone while the alarm is a series of long tones separated by short intervals HS LT N TE To set the alarm threshold you wish to select navigate in the display window to the symbol for the threshold setting activate the symbol and confirm your selection The window for setting the alarm threshold will open The current alarm threshold is displayed on a step scale ranging from 0 to 1 000 digits You can select a new threshold value by either turning dial 3 or by placing a finger on the touch screen and pulling it to the value you wish to select Press the Cancel key to leave the window without changing the alarm threshold value Press either dial 3 or the Cancel key to confirm your selection 8 5 Measuring with Zero Calibration RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 25 of 46
34. immediately press the Cancel key B You will then return to the main menu 5 3 1 Configuration of the Cancel keys and dials Press the dial 3 continuously to display the functions activated in the particular menu bar as shown in the example below searching for a pipe RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 10 of 46 Explanation Dial 1 Dial 3 Pa Button 2 Button 4 Cancel Function Power off Start measuring process Activate the menu bar Display activated functions Cursor function Leave the menu Brit press El o Press and hold N OL p e RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 11 of 46 5 4 Settings You can reach the Settings menu via the Settings symbol in the main menu Navigate to the symbol of the settings you wish to amend and select it in order to perform the following configurations 5 4 1 Time and Date Use dial 3 the dial on the right to navigate to your entry item of choice The item chosen will be highlighted in yellow Press dial 3 to confirm your selection The field you have selected is now active and highlighted in yellow To deactivate the field you have selected press dial 3 again or press the Cancel key When the selection field is active you can enter a value by turning dial 3 and then pressing it to confirm that the value you have entered is correct You can now navigate to th
35. iodetection s instructions on proper maintenance viii installation or use of the product in a manner inconsistent with the technical or safety laws or standards in the country where it is installed or used ix virus infections or use of the product with software not provided with the product or incorrectly installed software x the condition of or defects in systems with which the product is used or incorporated except other Radiodetection products designed to be used with the product XI use of the product with accessories peripheral equipment and other products of a type condition and standard other than prescribed by Radiodetection xii repair or attempted repair by persons who are not Radiodetection warranted and certified repair houses xiii adjustments or adaptations without Radiodetection s prior written consent including xiv upgrading the product beyond specifications or features described in the instruction manual or XV modifications to the product to conform it to national or local technical or safety standards in countries other than those for which the product was specifically designed and manufactured xvi neglect e g opening of cases where there are no user replaceable parts RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 O 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 45 of 46 xvii accidents fire liquids chemicals other substances flooding vibrations excessive heat improper ventilation power surges excess or incorrect supply or in
36. ion increases The relative value shows the increasing concentrations in relation to the defined reference value The absolute value shows the actual hydrogen concentration The relative measured value is not only displayed on the large numerical display but also on the red bar display and on the numerical display below If the hydrogen concentration values decrease below the defined reference value the relative value displayed remains on 000 but the absolute value still displays the actual hydrogen concentration Here is an example to explain how this works There are three different hydrogen concentrations in three adjoining zones The concentration in Zone 1 is 250 digits the concentration in Zone 2 is 300 digits and the concentration in Zone 3 is 100 digits 1 2 3 BE IG Oke GLI Ol The first measurement is carried out in Zone 1 the measured value on the display is 250 digits 2 Now a zero calibration is carried out in Zone 1 and the existing hydrogen concentration 250 digits is defined as the reference value When a second measurement is carried out in Zone 1 the digital display now shows a relative value of 000 and an absolute value of 250 3 Anew measurement is carried out in Zone 2 The digital display now shows a relative value of 50 RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 O 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 26 of 46 and an absolute value of 300 4 Then measurement is carried out in Zone 3 The displ
37. isplays the current high pass low pass frequencies 9 1 Setting the Volume the Sensitivity and the Frequency To set the volume the sensitivity and the frequency please perform the same steps as described in Section 6 1 To set the frequency manually navigate to the symbol for setting the frequency on the display To set the frequency use dial 3 or a finger on the touch screen This opens the frequency window Setting the frequency is carried out as described in Section 6 4 RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 28 of 46 9 2 Procedure Press button 2 of the RD547 central unit or if applicable the button on the handle to start the measurement When the button is released measurement will be stopped and saved The frequency and the sensitivity need to be set so that you can clearly see the measurement impulse Cross the pipe diagonally while performing the measurement The impulse with the highest amplitude shows the point where you are most likely to find the pipe 9 3 Clearing the Series of Measurements The RD547 is capable of performing and displaying up to 7 individual measurements as a measurement series The measurement series will remain in the memory even when the device is powered off unless certain parameters are changed Follow the instructions in Section 10 to find out how the measurement series can be saved permanently To clear individual measurements
38. m one end until the hydrogen sensor at the other end of the pipe section or at a control point along the pipe signals that gas concentrations have been detected The second end is sealed and the pressure is gradually increased until the inspection pressure has been reached It might then take several minutes or even hours for the gas to reach the surface This depends on the leak and on the type of ground and surface For example it takes approximately 60 minutes for the gas to reach the surface in green areas when the ground is slightly moist and the pipes are about 1 5m under the ground RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 41 of 46 Look for trace gas along the path of the pipe until the gas is detected at the surface Then look for the highest concentration within the area where the gas has escaped and mark this point as the position of the leak 15 2 1 2 Determining Correct Gas Quantities If a pressure test with water has already been carried out on the pipe then the pressure at which water no longer escapes from the leak can be used to calculate the required quantity of gas Alternatively the operating pressure can be used The formula and volume tables below can help you calculate the maximum amount of forming gas required to locate the leak Formula G VLxLxD where G Volume of gas required in cubic inches or liters VL Volume of gas per foot or meter of pipe from the tables belo
39. nge and the high pass filter is set so that the bottom left hand sector of the selection box is on the right hand sloping flank of the biggest part of the spectrum RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 19 of 46 Incorrect settings Correct settings Press the Cancel key or the lower frequency display to leave the window Activating the headphones while adapting the filter The RD547 features a function for activating the headphones while the filters are being set This function can be switched on or off by pressing the left button 2 The symbol in the window indicates the current status of the function When this function is active the sound from the microphone is passed on through to the headphones while the filter is being adapted This means that you can either enter numerical values to set the limits for the frequency ranges you wish to select or you can set the limits using the acoustic method RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 20 of 46 7 Acoustic Long Term Measuring sve You can carry out acoustic long term measuring with the RD547 in order to determine over a longer period whether a certain sound can be attributed to either a leak or to environmental sources such as pumps flow related noises in canals etc To select the acoustic long term measuring mode activate the symbol for acoustic long term measurements in the main
40. nit with a spare cable if possible or use the appears to be defective cable from a second RD547 and check if the sound receiver is working properly 4 The cable between the Check the connections between the headphones and the central unit headphones and the RD547 Connect a seems to be defective in this case spare pair of headphones or another pair the sound level indicator on the from a second RD547 to the unit and check display works properly the function again If the actions you have carried out have not been successful go to Clear Memory in the Settings menu and clear the parameter memory If you can still not hear anything in the headphones please contact Radiodetection 5 Memory settings Replace the batteries with new ones Ensure The screen remains 1 The batteries are empty you use high quality batteries and do not mix black batteries of different makes or ages 2 The central unit is defective Please contact Radiodetection 1 The brightness setting has not Go to the Settings menu and increase the been set correctly display brightness Display brightness too Replace the batteries with new ones Ensure dim 2 Battery power very low you use high quality batteries and do not mix batteries of different makes or ages The company logo ve l remains on the display 1 The central unit is defective Please contact Radiodetection RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page
41. nt value e Six bars for the bar graph and the numerical display of the previous measurements The first measurement is displayed in position 1 on the left Each additional measurement shifts the previous measurement to the right When position 6 has been reached the oldest of the six measurements is cleared so that the last measurement taken is always displayed in position 1 Start Stop symbol and Recording symbol to start and end a measurement Perform zero calibration Switch the measuring tone on and off for the central unit Define the alarm threshold Switch the measuring tone on and off for the headphones The functions and setting options of these parameters is explained in more detail in the following chapters 8 3 Normal Measuring with Acoustic Feedback NOTE Information on the displayed values The RD547 hydrogen sensor is capable of detecting hydrogen concentrations from 10 to 20 000 ppm The RD547 displays the hydrogen concentrations detected as digits but without any accompanying unit in a range from 0 to 1 000 digits NOTE The correlation between display and hydrogen concentration is not linear but logarithmic The digital value displayed does not automatically correspond with the ppm value To starting measuring Press button 2 on the central unit to start a measurement The measurement will continue until the button is pressed to stop measuring A pulsating record symbol indicates that
42. nty period This warranty covers only the hardware components of the Radiodetection product Data storage media or accessories must be removed prior to submission of the product for warranty service Radiodetection will not be responsible for loss or erasure of data storage media or accessories Radiodetection is not responsible for transportation costs and risks associated with transportation of the product The existence of a defect shall be determined by Radiodetection in accordance with procedures established by Radiodetection This warranty is in lieu of any other warranty express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose This warranty does not cover i periodic maintenance and repair or parts replacement due to wear and tear ii consumables components that are expected to require periodic replacement during the lifetime of a product such as non rechargeable batteries bulbs etc iii damage or defects caused by use operation or treatment of the product inconsistent with its intended use iv damage or changes to the product as a result of v misuse including treatment resulting in physical cosmetic or surface damage or changes to the product or damage to liquid crystal displays vi failure to install or use the product for its normal purpose or in accordance with Radiodetection s instructions on installation or use vil failure to maintain the product in accordance with Rad
43. on Ltd SPX Corporation Page 34 of 46 13 Changing the battery cleaning and maintenance 13 1 Changing the battery There is a battery symbol above the menu bar on the left hand side of the display that shows you how much power the batteries of the RD547 central unit have left The more green segments there are the higher the battery capacity If there is only one red segment left the batteries need to be replaced very soon As soon as the battery voltage drops below the capacity required to power the unit a warning symbol starts to blink in the middle of the display In this case the batteries should be replaced immediately 13 1 1 Change the batteries as follows Switch off the unit Unscrew and remove the battery compartment lid see Section 3 2 item 8 take out the used batteries and replace them with new ones Please make sure that the polarity of the batteries you are inserting is properly aligned with the polarity symbols inside the battery compartment To power the RD547 you may either use high quality batteries tyoe 1 5V LR14 C Cells recommended capacity gt 4 500mAh or rechargeable batteries When using rechargeable batteries please make sure that you only use NIMH rechargeable batteries type HR14 1 2 V Never mix rechargeable and alkaline batteries and never attempt to charge alkaline batteries Do not mix partially discharged and fully charged cells in the same appliance Do not mix old cells with new on
44. on Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 44 of 46 16 STANDARD WARRANTY TERMS Subject to the conditions set out herein Radiodetection Limited expressly and exclusively provides the following warranty to original end user buyers of Radiodetection products Radiodetection hereby warrants that its products shall be free from defects in material and workmanship for one year starting from point of sale to end customer Extensions of this warranty period are available where the same terms and conditions apply STATEMENT OF WARRANTY CONDITIONS The sole and exclusive warranty for any Radiodetection product found to be defective is repair or replacement of the defective product at Radiodetection s sole discretion Repaired parts or replacement products will be provided by Radiodetection on an exchange basis and will be either new or refurbished to be functionally equivalent to new In the event this exclusive remedy is deemed to have failed of its essential purpose Radiodetection s liability shall not exceed the purchase price of the Radiodetection product In no event will Radiodetection be liable for any direct indirect special incidental consequential or punitive damages including lost profit whether based on warranty contract tort or any other legal theory Warranty services will be provided only with the original invoice or sales receipt indicating the date of purchase model name and dealer s name within the warra
45. or value the more reliable the information on the leak The smart indicator bar also displays the colour of the frequency which was used for the calculation that is required to provide an indication on the whereabouts of the leak A rule of thumb is that the closer the leak the higher the smart indicator bar value and the lighter the colour The value of the Smart Indicator bar is also displayed numerically beneath the noise amplitude value RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 17 of 46 NOTE You can change the measuring mode during a measurement at any time and analyse or continue previous measurements in another mode The measurement series is not cleared when the mode is changed 6 2 2 2 Geo Mode Measurement Procedure Lulu Only the noise amplitude of the minimum value measured is displayed in the volume mode and this is shown in a single bar am 2305 11 5 Press the record button or the button on the handle of the Universal Microphone item 4 in Section 3 1 to start measuring Keep the button pressed for the duration of the measurement The device will stop measuring and save the data when the button is released The display can show the last six individual measurements as well as the current measurement The first measurement saved is displayed in position 1 see the number 1 beneath the battery status indicator and date Each further measurement shifts the previous m
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47. quite far removed from the actual leak itself and can be transformed into audible sound by structure borne microphones 15 1 1 1 Ground borne Sound When water escapes from a leak and comes into contact with the ground parts of the ground oscillate The sound spreads out from the leak in circles and can be picked up by a ground microphone near the actual leak The frequency of these signals lies between 30 and 700Hz Frequencies whose wavelengths are shorter than the depth at which the pipes have been laid are strongly absorbed because of the low pass effect of the surrounding soil This means that usually only the low frequencies reach the surface If the water has been escaping from the leak for a relatively long period of time a water blister sometimes forms and that contains the water leaking from the pipe The sound that is transmitted through the ground is therefore barely audible and is almost impossible to pick up with a ground microphone The sound caused by the leak can be made audible again if compressed air can be fed into the pipe system being examined In such a case compressed air can be fed into the pipe system with a minimal amount of overpressure via a hydrant or house connecting point This combination of water and air generates a sound at the leak which is clearly audible The diagram below shows the influence of different types of ground material on the distance that sound waves can travel in yards metres for differen
48. rophone Universal microphone with hand switch Test rod Carry case large Carry case small Large tripod with magnets for ground microphone Large and small tripod for universal microphone Magnet for universal microphone Extensions with tip M6 M10 adapter Hydrogen ground sensor RD550 pulse wave generator for pipe tracing RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 6 of 46 3 2 Controls 1 Left hand dial This dial has two functions 1A Turn the dial to adjust the volume of your headphones while measuring is being carried out 1B Press the dial switch unit off This dial is referred to as dial 1 throughout this Operation Manual 2 Left hand button On key start measurement automatic amplification and automatic filter setting This button is referred to as button 2 throughout this Operation Manual 3 Right hand dial This dial has two functions 3A Turning the dial accesses the menu and setting functions and specifies settings already selected 3B Pressing the dial confirms selections and settings Continued pressing of the button reveals the relevant dial and button configuration for the measurement menu This dial is referred to as dial 3 throughout this Operation Manual 4 Cancel key Press briefly to access the menu of the level above the current one Press and hold to clear the current measurement series This button is referred to as button
49. rophones for Acoustic Leak Detection Only use one of the following microphones when performing acoustic leak detection with the RD547 Universal Microphone with Switch item 4 The Universal Microphones can be used in combination with the extensions 11 as a stick microphone to pinpoint leaks If the magnet 10 is screwed on the RD547 can be used as a contact microphone and if combined with a tripod adapter 9 the RD547 can be used as a ground microphone to pinpoint leaks Ground Microphone The ground microphone 3 is a wind protected ground microphone which can be used when carrying out leak detection on solid stable surfaces The geophone can be combined with the tripod magnet 8 for use on loose or unstable surfaces The universal microphone can be connected to the RD547 as follows depending on the type of acoustic measurement desired RD547 as a Ground Microphone Connect the tripod adapter to the base of the microphone and connect the microphone to the microphone socket of the RD547 see Section 3 2 item 9 RD547 as a Contact Microphone Connect the magnet to the base of the Universal Microphone and connect the microphone to the microphone socket of the RD547 see Section 3 2 item 9 RD547 as a Probe Microphone Connect the tip of the test rod to the base of the universal microphone either with or without an RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 8 of 46 extension piece 1
50. rticular setting and confirm your selection by pressing dial 3 The window then closes and the symbol for the selected filter setting appears as the filter mode symbol Press the Cancel key to leave the window without changing the filter setting Besides the predefined filters you can also change the predefined filter frequencies manually during acoustic leak detection operations in all the measuring modes at any time between single measurements In order to do so please refer to Section 6 4 NOTE The current measurement series will be cleared when any changes are carried out to the filter settings 6 1 3 Volume Setting RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 15 of 46 You can adjust the volume of the headphones subject to the predefined hearing protection to suit your requirements see Section 5 4 6 The volume you have selected will be displayed numerically in the symbol for the volume of the headphones and also as a bar graph Changing the Volume Before or After Measuring To change the volume of your headphones before or after measuring navigate in the window to the symbol for selecting the headphone volume activate it and confirm your choice The window for selecting the headphone volume opens The volume that has been selected for your headphones is displayed on a scale from 0 to 100 Turn dial 3 or touch the touch screen and pull your finger to the volume you woul
51. selected you can activate or deactivate the touch screen function by pressing dial 3 To leave the Touch Screen setting menu either press dial 3 or the Cancel key or press the door symbol on the screen 5 4 8 Clearing Memory You can clear two different memory values in this setting window Clear Measurement Data clears all the values that have been saved in the device Clear Parameter Memory clears all the user defined configurations for the high pass filter low pass filter and the maximum width of the frequency spectrum in the Frequency Range setting window see Section 5 4 5 You can also use the touch screen to clear the memory Alternatively navigate to your chosen selection field using dial 3 and then press the dial to confirm your choice A tick symbol will appear to acknowledge that the memory has been cleared To leave the Settings Menu either press dial 3 or the Cancel key or press the door symbol on the screen RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 13 of 46 6 Acoustic Measurements In order to carry out acoustic leak detection with the RD547 first activate the symbol for your acoustic leak detection measuring operation in the main menu and confirm your selection The first selected mode is the pre defined smart mode There are two other modes available in addition to the smart mode the Geo mode and the PWG mode These measuring modes will be described in more d
52. t leak frequencies Low frequency sounds spread out further than high frequency sounds and compact ground conducts the sound to the surface better than ground which is not as compact RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 39 of 46 160 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 pba ty STR K oS y LS SD SS SSRN RN tI N 0 ware Caos li soni NN ee ae Ni eee ww ae 0 LUE ORI CAI AI dv ine 2 500 Hz Concrete F Rich soil EI Earth 15 1 1 2 Structure borne Sound Structure borne sound oscillations occur when water escapes from a leak with high pressure and at a correspondingly high speed which causes the pipe in question to oscillate The sound that is generated at that point spreads out to all sides of the pipe Small diameter or thin steel pipes will oscillate strongly and the sound the leak is causing can be picked up at a considerable distance from the leak itself Thick pipes and especially pipes made of plastic on the other hand do not oscillate as strongly and the sound generated by the leak does not spread out nearly as far The frequency and the material of the pipes play a major role as far as the distance the sound travels is concerned s is the case with ground borne sound low frequency sounds travel further and pipes made of softer materials like PVC or PE absorb the energy caused by the leak more strongly than metallic pipes 15 1 1 3 Current induced Sound Current borne sound is g
53. the stage which involves pinpointing the actual leak If this first stage is not RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 40 of 46 performed the whole length of the pipe will have to be inspected in order to determine the exact location of the leak 15 1 2 1 Narrowing Down the Position of the Leak Using a Stick Microphone You can narrow down the position of a leak by inspecting the parts of the pipe system which you are able to access with the probe tip of a stick microphone Particular attention must be paid to the type of sound which is recorded leaks generate a dull muffled sound and valves produce a brighter sharper sound Both sounds are very helpful when it comes to narrowing down the position of a leak but it is important to remember that similar sounds like that of water flowing through a pipe can be generated when water is taken from the pipe via a tap for example When narrowing down the position of the leak it is important to ensure that no value exceeds the range on the display as otherwise you will not be able to identify the actual maximum value The fact that the measured values can be saved into internal memory is an added benefit as they can then be carried over to the place where measuring is to be carried out next This method allows you to determine the particular pipe section with the highest sound level without changing the control settings The next leak detection stage
54. tion Page 21 of 46 Selecting the time intervals for long term measuring O There are four predefined time intervals available for selection 5 15 30 and 60 minutes To select a time interval navigate to the time interval symbol on the display activate the symbol and confirm by pressing your selection The window for setting the time interval will then open Navigate to the time interval you wish to select by pressing dial 3 or by touching the touch screen with your finger and confirm your selection by pressing dial 3 or press the Cancel key The time scale on the display will now display the time interval you selected 7 2 Measuring Procedure Press button 2 to start the long term measurements Measurements will start and end after the pre set time period You can interrupt the recording at any time by pressing button 2 again Continue measuring by pressing button 2 again To clear the long term measurement series on the display press the right hand button 4 of the device for 3 seconds RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 22 of 46 8 Trace Gas Detection The RD547 can be used to detect leaks when used with the RD560 hydrogen sensor and 95 5 tracer gas which are available separately 95 5 tracer gas comprises 95 nitrogen and 5 hydrogen To select trace gas detection activate the symbol for the trace gas detection in the main menu and confirm your selection You
55. tting RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 14 of 46 VL SAGE You can select one of three predefined filters when carrying out acoustic leak detection Each of the filters can be changed individually during measurements To select one of the predefined filter settings navigate to the filter mode symbol 1 on the display activate the symbol and confirm your selection The window for the filter presetting selection opens There are three pre settings to select from Fittings 2 There is a predefined frequency range from 0 to 2 000Hz with a 200Hz high pass filter and a 800Hz low pass filter which are designed for checking the status of fittings and hydrants Ground 3 There is one predefined frequency range from 0 to 1 000Hz with a 50Hz high pass filter and a 400Hz low pass filter which are optimised for checking the status of pipe runs This is the factory default setting and therefore the setting when the RD547 is put into operation for the first time User 4 This presetting uses the filter range defined by you as the user in the frequency range settings menu see Section 5 4 5 according to your own specific filter preferences When the RD547 leaves the factory the frequency range Is from 0 to 1 200Hz with a 100Hz high pass filter and a 800Hz low pass filter To carry out the frequency setting navigate in the window to the presetting you wish to select or activate the pa
56. using the touch screen briefly place your finger on the menu or selection box you wish to select You can also turn the dial either clockwise or anti clockwise to go through all the menu or selection boxes in order to get to the box you wish to select Activated menu levels or selection boxes are highlighted in yellow Press the dial when you are finished to confirm your selection The menu or selection box you have selected will now be shown Press the Cancel key 2 to leave the menu or selection box currently being shown and return to the last command line which was confirmed 5 2 Main Menu Measuring operations 1 Acoustic measurements see Section 6 2 Long term acoustic measurement see Section 7 3 Trace gas detection see Section 8 4 Save measurements see Section 5 Setting menu see Section 5 4 6 PC data transfer see Section 11 7 Help menu see Section 5 3 Press menu in the upper screen bar or the Cancel key _ to return to the main menu from the selected item 53 Help O The RD547 is equipped with an integrated help function Navigate to the Help menu item in the upper menu bar as described in Section 5 1 to get to the Help main page Scroll to the Help topic of interest and confirm your selection by pressing the dial on the right Dial 3 to get to the help text you require Press the on screen door symbol ES to navigate back out of the help sector one level at a time To leave the Help section
57. w L Length of pipe in feet or meters D Inspection pressure in Ib in or bar Imperial standard units 1 1357 0 79 cubic feet foot RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 42 of 46 2121 1 23 cubic feet foot 18 3054 1 77 cubic feet foot 21 4156 2 41 cubic feet foot 4 15 2 5429 3 14 cubic feet foot Metric units Example 1 imperial standard A 1 diameter pipe is 150 feet long and is to be filled to a pressure of approximately 58lb in G VLxLxD VL 14 7in from the table L 150feet D 58lb in The volume of gas required is therefore 14 7 x 150 x 58 127 890in 74 cubic feet approx You should also keep in mind that you will need additional quantities to allow for the gas that escapes from the leak Example 2 metric A 125mm diameter pipe is 300 meters long and is to be filled to a pressure of approximately 5bar G VLxLxD VL 12 27liters meter from the table L 300meters D 5bar RD547 Operation Manual V1 07 2014 Radiodetection Ltd SPX Corporation Page 43 of 46 The volume of gas required is therefore 12 27 x 300 x 5 18 405liters A standard 50liter bottle contains 10 000litres of gas at 200bar Approximately two such bottles of forming gas are required for the Example 2 You should also keep in mind that you will need additional quantities to allow for the gas that escapes from the leak RD547 Operati
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