Alpine 9000 Overview, Basic Components, Ultrasound Technology Instruction Scholarship Certificate

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WELCOME TO THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF AIRBORNE ULTRASOUND INSPECTION

Congratulations, you are about to experience the ultimate in airborne/structure borne ultrasonic inspection. Your Ultraprobe 9000 is equipped with features that will help you inspect in the most challenging environment.

1. OVERVIEW

Your Ultraprobe 9000 is a versatile instrument with many features that will make your inspections easy, fast and accurate. As with any new instrument, it is important to review this manual before you begin inspections.

While simple to use as a basic inspection tool, there are many powerful features that when understood, will open up a world of opportunities for inspection and data analysis.

ULTRASOUND TECHNOLOGY INSTRUCTION SCHOLARSHIP CERTIFICATE:

Your Ultraprobe 9000 has many applications ranging from leak detection to mechanical inspection and may be used to trend, analyze or just find a problem. How it is used is up to you. As you gain knowledge and learn how many modes of inspection you can cover, you might want to extend your knowledge by enrolling in one of the many training courses offered by UE Training Systems, Inc. A Scholarship certificate is available to you. Simply fill out the form found at the end of this manual and mail or fax it in.

The Ultraprobe 9000 is an ultrasonic inspection information, storage and retrieval system in a pistol housing. There are two modes that are important to understand:

OPERATION MODE:

The operation mode will be described in detail under the operation mode section. In this mode you will perform all inspection actions such as scanning, probing, “Click and Spin” activities, and store data. NOTE: “Click” operations require pressing a dial. “Spin” operations require turning a dial.

SET UP MODE:

The setup mode will be described in detail under the Set Up Mode section,. There are 9 menu options that will be described in that section.

2. BASIC COMPONENTS

Headphones

Wrist Strap

I/O Cable

Short “Stubby

” 1” Probe

Trisonic Scanning Module

Pistol-Grip Housing

Rechargers (2)

WTG-1 Warble

Tone Generator

Rubber Focusing Probe

Stethoscope

Module

Stethoscope Extension Kit

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Contents R a U N C U T a BPA-9 LRM-9 CFM-9BCH-WTG2 HTS-2 Sheath LLA 5PC-MP 5PC-BNC QCH-9 Page Operation Mode SET UP ModeOverview Basic ComponentsPISTOL-GRIP Housing Display Panel PLUG-IN ModulesTrisonictm Scanning Module Stethoscope Contact ModuleTrigger ON/OFF Trigger Switch Connector DiagramBattery Compartment BatteryAccessories WTG-2SP Warble Pipe Threaded Tone Generator BCH-WTG2Sheath LLASensitivity Control Dial To Adjust the SENSITIVITY/VOLUME Operation ModeBAR Graph Display Yellow Store Button To Store a Reading To Adjust the FrequencyTo Overwrite Data or to Enter Data in a NEW Location Text Editor Setup ModeTo Enter Text in the Text Field Set Time and Date DB Offset Calibration Due Date Users Instructions TRISONIC- Scanning ModuleMethod of Airborne Detection Stethoscope ModuleAUTO-SHUTDOWN Battery Feature Resetting the on Board ComputerWarble Tone Generator UE-WTG-1 To Charge the Warble Tone GeneratorLeak Detection To Confirm a Leak HOW to Locate LeaksOvercoming Difficulties Shielding Techniques Tone Test UltratonePage Electric ARC, CORONA, Tracking Detection Monitoring Bearing Wear Detecting Bearing Failure Procedure for Bearing History HistoricalFor Comparative Test Lack of Lubrication Do not OVER-LUBRICATEOver-Lubrication Slow Speed BearingsGeneral Mechanical Trouble Shooting ProcedureLocating Faulty Steam Traps General STEAM/CONDENSATE/FLASH Steam ConfirmationPage Procedure for Valve Check Abcd Method Miscellaneous Problem Areas A. Underground LeaksConfirming Valve Leakage in Noisy Pipe Systems Partial Blockage Leakage Behind WallsFlow Direction Page Instructions for Setting Combination on Carrying Case Hayes Street Elmsford, NY 10523 USA Tel