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News Release from: Logis-Tech Associates | Subject: EP 542 Ultrasonic Leak detector
Edited by the Manufacturingtalk Editorial
Team on 01 July 2002
Ultrasonic detector is for maintenance
personnel
Ultrasonic Leak detector quickly repays its initial cost outlay and saves companies substantial energy costs and improves their overall efficiency.
Ultrasonic detector for maintenance personnel The EP 542 Ultrasonic Leak detector is fast becoming the 'top seller' for Logis-Tech Associates The detector, which quickly repays its initial cost outlay and saves companies substantial energy costs and improves their overall efficiency
This article was originally published on Manufacturingtalk on 8 May 2002 at 8.00am (UK)
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The advantages of the EP 542 Ultrasonic leak detector are: " Portable and hand held " quick and reliable " safe and convenient " testing of bearings, gears, etc " testing of boxes, tanks, pipes, etc " ideally suited in noisy environments " energy conservation, " predictive and proactive maintenance programmes EP542 The equipment is delivered in a suitcase and consists of: * - EP542 Detecting device with higher sensitivity than EP300 series.
* - EP911 Headphone.
* - EP931 Directional probe.
* - Stethoscope sensors (EP941-short and EP942-long).
* - Operating instruction.
EP542 is used to find leaks (e g in compressed air installations, vacuum installations, in tanks, on car windows, etc) as well as to find mechanical malfunctions on movable parts (e g ball bearings).
As ultrasonic equipment EP542 works by "listening" in a frequency band normally containing no interference and non-audible for humans (>20kHz).
Leaking compressed air or electrical flashover (sparks) generates e g ultrasonic.
Audible noises from the surrounding areas are filtered off so that the device can easily be used in this type of environment, i e noise filled areas.
If a leak is found a "buzz" can be heard in the headphone.
The sound level depends on the size of the leak.
If looking for a very "small" leak close by, the directional probe can be applied to the sensor at the top of the instrument and optimum listening-sensitivity is achieved.
It is imperative to make sure and seal all the leaks found at the examination - as leakage causes a loss in efficiency and costs a lot of money! As a "mechanical malfunction feeler" the EP542 picks up interference from movable parts through a stethoscope.
The stethoscope only "listens" to low-frequency mechanical vibrations so the stethoscope can also be used in noisy areas.
EP542 can be used with EP512 - ultrasonic transmitter that transmits pulsating ultrasonic.
The transmitter is placed inside the item, e g a steel tank, which is then closed.
The user can then examine the tank from the outside and can easily find any leaks, if any, which sound like "pips" in the headphones.
If requiring a detector with an extremely high listening sensitivity Logis-Tech recommends the EP 2000 detector.
Noise filled areas: If the noise level exceeds 80dB we recommend using an authorised and CE approved EP921 hearing protector.
Scopes of application: all types of industrial plants and factories, building maintenance, laboratories, hospitals, etc.
Accessory equipment: EP542 can be combined with EP512 - ultrasonic transmitter and connected with an authorised and CE approved EP921 hearing protector. Request a free brochure from Logis-Tech Associates ...
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