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Ultrasonic Data Collection System forAMSSuite: Machinery

HealthManager

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SonicScan Conceptual Overview 1

How to Use this Manual. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3Emphasis Paragraphs. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-3

Operational Overview 1Rear Panel User Interface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-4

Operating the Model 7000 UltraSonic Probe. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Operational Level. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-5Data Collection Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6

Frequency Scanning Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-6Setup Mode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-8SonicScan Alarm Functions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-16Using a 2100-Series CSI Analyzer to Capture SonicScan Analog Signal 2-17Downloading Firmware to the SonicScan Ultrasonic Probe . . . . . . . . . . 2-18Sensors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-20Bottom Panel Connections . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-21

Connecting to the H/PC 1CSI H/PC Connection Monitor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1Communications Problems. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-3

Installing the CSI H/PC Software 4

SonicView Main Menu 6

H/PC Status Line . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-7

Route List . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-8

Function Bar.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-10Globals . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-11Load Frmwrk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-13

Load Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-14

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Dump Route. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-15Purge Route . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-16Reports . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-17

Initial Screen. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-1Main Screen . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-2Main Menu Items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-3Data Input . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-11

Off-Route. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4-14

Typical Applications 1Air/Steam/Gas Leak . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-1Electrical Arcing and Corona Detection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Mechanical Noise. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-3Steam traps . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-4Valves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5Pressure Vessels, Tanks, Heat Exchangers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-5

Steam Trap Analysis Flowcharts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5-6

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The normal frequency range for human hearing is roughly 20 to 20,000 hertz.

Sounds above that range are beyond human hearing and are referred to as ultra-sonic. Most industrial processes, including almost all sources of friction, have someultrasonic component in their sound signature. Leaks, in both pressurized andvacuum systems, will produce a substantial amount of ultrasonic noise.

Through a process known as heterodyning ultrasonic frequencies are convertedinto audible sounds that users can become familiar with and recognize. Therefore,with the SonicScan Model 7000 Ultrasonic Probe in conjunction with the

AMSTMSuite: Machinery HealthTMManager, maintenance personnel can hearproblems that would otherwise go unnoticed until much later.

Because of the high-frequency nature of ultrasound, the ultrasonic signal falls offrapidly when the sensor is pointed away from the source. Therefore, fault locationbecomes a simple process of aiming the gun until the clearest signal is received.Leaks, for example, have a rushing sound; electrical arcing and corona leakage

have a crackling or buzzing sound. Additionally, an ultrasonic tone generator(included with the SonicScan) can be placed on the inside of a closed system orvessel to allow you to easily scan the outside for leaks.

In addition to the audible response, the SonicScan Ultrasonic Probe offers asecond, discrete signal processing path. This path is processed digitally and pro-vides a true peak value readout for the signal regardless of the users selections forfrequency range or volume control in the headphones. Results from this second

processing path are shown on an LCD display on the rear panel. Because theModel 7000s display can be set to hold the peak value, the extent of signal spikingfrom bearing defects or other impacting can be readily trended. And, if you are cur-rently using any 2100-series CSI analyzer, data from the SonicScan can be down-loaded to it for advanced analysis.

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Finally, in addition to the airborne sensor, SonicScan has a parabolic dish sensorand three different contact probes available depending upon the package selected.The SonicScan 7000 package contains a single-frequency (40 kHz) contact probe,

which has an integrated temperature sensor capable of measuring up to 800F(260C). The 7100 package contains two contact sensors: a multi-frequency stingersensor with integrated temperature measurement (Range Isolator, or RI sensor)and a multi-frequency magnet mount sensor (Range Isolator Mag-mount, or RIMsensor). SonicScan is the only ultrasonic gun to offer truly trendable output and anintegral temperature probe.

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This manual is arranged in the following manner:

Chapter 1 provides a conceptual overview and information on using the manual.

Chapter 2 covers the basic function and operation of the SonicScan UltraSonicProbe.

Chapter 3 discusses AMSTMSuite: Machinery HealthTMManagers SonicView soft-

ware.Chapter 4 covers the basic function and operation of the H/PC (Handheld PC) inconjunction with the SonicScan UltraSonic probe and SonicView.

Chapter 5 provides examples on using the SonicScan in a typical industrial setting.

The following types of paragraphs are used throughout this manual to call atten-tion to the adjacent text:

The note paragraph indicates special comments or instructions.

The caution paragraph alerts you to actions that may have a major impact onthe analyzer, stored data, etc.

The warning paragraph alerts you to actions that may have extremelyserious consequences for equipment and/or personnel.

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The SonicScan is easy to use and understand. An overview of its operation is given

here with more detailed information on the following pages.

SonicScan has been designed to be operated with as much or as little operatorinterface as desired. The functions have been organized into three operationallevels:

Basic,

Standard, and

Advanced.

Each level is fully functional, the only difference is the amount of control each setgives the operator.

Turn the SonicScan on by pulling the trigger and releasing it. Press and hold both

the Up and Down arrow keys on the rear panel simultaneously. When the LCDpanel displays the current firmware and hardware version, release both buttons.The operational level that is currently chosen is displayed. Pressing either arrow keyscrolls you through the three operational levels. When the level you want to chooseis displayed, press the trigger to select that level.

To see the functions available with each operational mode, seeOperational Levelon page 2-5.

SonicScan firmware v1.20 or higher is required to support the para-bolic dish (ParaScan), the multi-frequency sensor, and infrared com-munications to the H/PC.

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Once an operational level is selected, the gun operates in the following modes:Data Collection mode, Frequency Scanning mode, and Setup mode.

Pulling the trigger turns the gun on. The LCD panel visually confirms the unit iscollecting data by displaying a bar graph. When the gun is not collecting data, thetop and bottom lines of the bar graph are not visible. Also, when the gun is on, theup and down arrow keys below the rear LCD panel control the volume in the head-phones. Releasing the trigger freezes the decibel display and cuts off the sound tothe headphones. A digital readout of the decibel level is displayed on the LCD

panel.

Double-clicking the trigger will begin continuous data collection. Data collectionwill stop when the trigger is pulled again (or in ten minutes if the trigger isnt acti-vated again).

The Frequency Scanning Mode is only available in the AdvancedOperational level. For more information, seeOperational Level onpage 2-5.

When the unit is collecting data, pressing the mode button (the square button

between the up and down arrows on the rear panel) for more than a second placesit in the frequency scanning mode. The K in the LCD display will blink to indicateyou are in the frequency scanning mode. The up and down arrow keys will nowscroll through the frequencies that are available to scan. Holding the mode buttonfor a second again will return the unit to normal data collection mode and stop theK from flashing. The volume cannot be adjusted while in the frequency scanningmode.

With the trigger in the released position (not collecting data), press the mode key.This puts you into the setup mode and pressing the mode key now allows you toscroll through areas in which you can control the settings:

Communications,

Application,

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Display mode,

Loudness,

Light (LCD panel backlighting), Decibel alarm setting,

Temperature units (contact probe only),

Temperature alarm (contact probe only),

Audible alarm option,

Frequency range limitation, Auto-range option, and

dc offset and sensor sensitivity display.

The up and down arrows allow you to select from choices in each area. At any point,pulling the trigger will select the current settings and return you to the normal datacollection mode.

The options available to you in the Setup mode are dependent uponwhich operational level you have selected. To see the functions avail-able with each operational mode, see Operational Level on page2-5.

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Input signal bar graph- A bar graph display that indicates the level of the ultrasonicinput signal.

Input signal level- This number displays the ultrasonic input signal level in deci-bels.

Monitoring frequency- Displays the current monitoring frequency.

Battery status- A graphic display to show relative charge level remaining in theinternal ni-cad battery pack.

Temperature- Displays the temperature when using the contact sensor.

Up/Down arrows- are used to increase or decrease the signal input sensitivity(volume), to scroll the units frequency range, and to select menu options. Thefunction of these keys depends on the current operating mode.

Mode key- is used to select the operating mode of the Model 7000.

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Specific information on the functions available in each operational level and on theData Collection, Frequency Scanning, and Setup modes is provided in this section.

The functions available to you in each of the operational levels, Basic, Standard,and Advanced, are shown in the following table.

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SeeSetup Mode on page 2-8for information on the options available within eachindividual function.

The data collection mode (or monitor mode) is the normal operating mode of theModel 7000.

Plug in and put on the headphones (if desired) and aim the unit at the soundsource. Press the trigger to begin monitoring. The up/down arrow keys can be

used to increase or decrease the headphone volume.The current input signal level is displayed on the rear panel in decibels. Release thetrigger to suspend the data collection modethe display will hold the most recentinput signal level.

The Model 7000 can be placed in a continuous monitoring mode by double-clicking the trigger. The unit will continuously monitor the input signals until the

trigger has been pressed again or after a ten-minute time span.

The Frequency Scanning mode is only available in the Advanced Operational level.To place the Model 7000 in the frequency scan mode, press the trigger to begin col-lecting data and then press the mode button until the K in the upper right corner

of the LCD panel begins to blink. The number beside the K is the frequency cur-rently being monitored by the SonicScan gun.

Use the down arrow key to decrease the frequency and use the up arrow to increasethe frequency. To return to normal data collection mode, press the mode buttonagain for approximately two seconds.

The SonicScan has two frequency range settings: optimum and full. In the

optimum range you may select from 35 kHz to 45 kHz in 1 kHz increments. If thefull frequency range is selected, you will be able to select from 20 kHz to 255 kHz in5 kHz increments. Since the optimum setting provides access to the SonicScansmost usable performance range, it defaults to that setting when it is turned on. SeeSetup Mode on page 2-8for information on selecting between these two settings.

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The signal input sensitivity (volume) cannotbe adjusted when in the

frequency scan mode.

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To enter the setup mode, press the Mode key on the back of the Model 7000 whilethe unit is on, but not collecting data. (The display is frozen and the headphonesare off when the unit is on but not collecting data.) You may then move throughthe functions of the setup mode by repeatedly pressing the mode key. The modes,listed in order they are displayed in the LCD panel, are: communications, applica-tion, loudness, light, dB alarm, temperature units & temperature alarm (if the con-tact probe is in), audible alarm option, frequency range limitation, auto-rangeoption, and, dc offset and sensor sensitivity display.

This menu initiates communications with an H/PC and is only available in theadvanced mode. The right button (up arrow) is used to load point and configura-tion information from the H/PC and the left button (down arrow) is used to dumpdata from the gun to the H/PC.

An additional option when dumping Off-Route data is the ability to create single-point or multiple-point machines. After pressing the left button (down arrow) onthe communications menu, a second menu will prompt for whether or not a newmachine is to be used or the same machine is to be used. Choosing Same (uparrow) will dump the data to whatever machine is currently displayed in the H/PC.

SonicScan uses line-of-sight, infrared signals to communicate with an H/PC, there-fore be sure that there are no obstructions between the infrared ports on the gun

and the H/PC during communications.

Perhaps the most important mode is the choice of application. The five predefinedapplication choices are leak, steam trap, valve, mechanical, and electrical. Eachapplication has predefined settings which optimize the SonicScan for collectingand analyzing the data. When the trigger is released, the bottom line of the display

will toggle through the sensor type and the predefined parameters to be collected.

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For instance, choosing the leak application will default the sensor required to air-borne, the display mode to peak (the display modes are described below), and thebottom line will toggle through the airborne sensor description, 40kHz Ab, (Ab

is an abbreviation for airborne) and the parameter collected, the peak hold value.Choosing the steam trap application will default the sensor required to contact, thedefault display mode to peak hold, prompt the operator to collect three types ofdata at two different locations, and after each data set is collected, the bottom linewill toggle between the location/sensor and the parameters collected.

You use the Up and Down arrow keys to move between the various measurements(or sub-points) on a point. After a measurement is collected on the first sub-point,a down arrow will be displayed in the upper right corner, indicating that there aremore sub-points to be collected. After moving to the next sub-point, both up anddown arrows will appear to indicate that there are previous as well as additional sub-points to move between. When all of the required sub-points for the point havebeen taken, a check mark will replace the arrows in the upper right corner.

For Steam Trap applications, once you have taken all the readings, pressing the

Down arrow key will display the first Steam Trap Analysis screen. This screen will listthe Conclusion for the analysis. Initially, the conclusion will be Unknown. Youcan manually change by the conclusion by using the Up and Down arrow keys.

If you leave the conclusion as Unknown, pressing the Mode button will start theSteam Trap Analysis Flow Chart. SeeSteam Trap Analysis Flowcharts on page 5-6for a description of the flow charts. You can select responses with the Up and Downarrow keys, and enter your selection and move to the next question with the Modekey. Once a conclusion has been reached based on your input, the Conclusionscreen will display the new conclusion. Accept this conclusion by pressing the Modebutton, or override the conclusion with the Up and Down arrow keys.

There is another application: None. When None is selected as the application,the gun will respond to whatever sensor is in at the time. In the standard andadvanced modes, after selecting None, the display screen will prompt for the

default display mode. The available choices are: peak, peak hold, average, and peakfactor. (See Display Mode below for more information on these choices.) Whenthe trigger is released, the screen will not change.

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The other user-selectable application is only available in the advanced mode:Sensor Def. This application should be selected when the object to be analyzeddoes not fall into any of the predefined categories. Again, after selecting this appli-

cation, the display screen to prompt the operator for his choice of data to displayduring data collection. Sensor Def will differ from None in that, after the triggeris released, the bottom display line will toggle through the sensor and all the param-eters collected.

A final application is Route App. This application is automatically selected whena point has been loaded from the H/PC. This will enable an operator to easily gooff-route in the middle of route collection by selecting one of the other applica-tions, collecting data, dumping data, and then selecting Route App to go back tothe next predefined route point.

Display Mode allows you to specify the averaging mode that defines how the ultra-sonic input signal level is displayed. The up and down arrows scroll through thefour options:

Peak,

Peak Hold,

Averaged, and

Peak Factor.

Peak - This is the normal operating mode of the Model 7000 and continu-

ously displays the peak ultrasonic sound level. It updates the display ten

times per second. Except for the peak mode, all other display modes will

display a graphical indicator on the LCD panel to remind you which mode

is selected.

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Peak Hold - In this mode, the highest input signal is retained and displayed

as long as the trigger switch is held in. When the trigger switch is released,

the peak hold value is frozen in the display. The display restarts at zero

when the trigger switch is pressed again. When operating in the peak holdsetting, the LCD panel displays the symbol to the left of this paragraph

below the bar graph. Do not confuse this symbol with the actual peak

marker which is displayed as a vertical line on the bar graph.

Averaged - This mode displays the linear average of the input signal. Once

the trigger is pulled to begin data collection, the average is continually cal-

culated until the trigger is released. The average restarts at zero the next

time data collection begins. The symbol indicating averaged mode is seen

at left.

Peak Factor - This mode displays the difference between the peak value

and the average value. Once the trigger is pulled to begin data collection,

the peak factor is continually calculated until the trigger is released. The

peak factor restarts at zero the next time data collection begins. Its symbol

is a combination of the other two.

The averaging mode only changes how the input signal level is dis-played. It does not affect the signal sent to the headphones or theEnvelope Peak Detector connector.

There are three loudness levels: low, medium, and high. Use the arrow keys totoggle between the options. Choices are made in response to the audible condi-tions in the plant. If there isnt a great deal of background noise, then the low levelmay be sufficient, whereas a plant with a great deal of background noise mayrequire that the high level be selected. The loudness only affects the volume going

to the headphones.

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Use the arrow keys to toggle the displays backlighting on and off.

The use of backlighting will reduce the operating time betweencharges.

Use the arrow keys to set the level (in dB) at which an audible alarm will sound. Set-ting the level below 0 or above 99 will disable the alarm.

If the contact sensor is attached to the SonicScan, you can specify the temperature

units.

Use the arrow keys to toggle between Fahrenheit and Celsius.

If an airborne sensor is attached, this option is not available.

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If the contact sensor is attached to the SonicScan, you can specify the thermal alarmlevel.

Use the arrow keys to specify the temperature at which an audible alarm will sound.

Setting the alarm below the minimum allowed value of -40F or above the max-imum allowed value of 800F will disable the temperature alarm.

If an airborne sensor is attached, this option is not available.

Pressing an arrow key will turn the audible feedback On and Off for certain errorconditions, such as dB and temperature alarms, and communications errors.There are two conditions, however, where audio feedback cannot be turned off:volume and frequency boundaries, and signal clipping.

The volume boundaries are 0% to 100%. The frequency boundaries are based onthe attached sensor. The airborne, parabolic dish, and single-frequency contact

sensors have optimum ranges of 35 - 45 kHz and full ranges of 20 kHz to 255 kHz.The RI and RIM sensors have optimum ranges at4 kHz, 26 - 34 kHz, and 35 - 45 kHz. The RI and RIM sensors dont utilize the fullfrequency range. The gun will send a beep to the headphones if the operator triesto increase or decrease the volume or frequency beyond these levels.

Signal clipping is a condition caused by too much audio gain resulting in the noise

levels hitting an electronic ceiling which causes the amplitudes to be clipped. Thedanger here is that as the signal is clipped, potential problems are being hiddenand lost in the background noise. Therefore, whenever this condition arises, botha visible alarm (descending chevron) and an audible alarm are generated. To fixthe clipping problem, reduce the volume.

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The Frequency Range screen allows you to set the frequency range of the Model7000. Use the arrow keys to toggle between the two choices:

Optimum - This is the normal frequency mode of the Model 7000 and

allows you to scroll through the most usable performance range of the

sensor. This range, usually 35 kHz to 45 kHz, is encoded on the sensor

module itself, but different sensors will have different optimum ranges.

Also, multi-frequency sensors will move through all good ranges (i.e., 5

- 10 kHz, 25 - 35 kHz, etc.) in the Optimum setting.

Full - For the airborne, parabolic dish, and single-frequency contact sen-sors, this permits you to scroll through the entire frequency range of the

gun, 20 kHz to 255 kHz.

When the Model 7000 shuts itself off, it retains all of its settings exceptfrequency range. It will automatically restart in the Optimum fre-quency mode.

Perhaps the second most significant option in the SonicScan is the ability to auto-range the audio output of the headphones. Many times the audio of the gun canbe set too low or, more likely, too high, causing a serious reduction in the humanears ability to discern many important characteristics of the signal. When the auto-range option is on and the trigger is pulled, the gun will measure the incoming sig-

nals for one second. It will then adjust the volume level such that the maximumpeak encountered will be near the electronic noise ceiling in the gun. Using thismethod, the volume level may never need to be adjusted again, except for minorcomfort changes. Note that this will not affect the dB values or loudness settings inany way.

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This option should not be used when audibly comparing multiple

readings (for example, on bearings) and listening for one or morewhose noise output is significantly different than the others. Autor-anging will adjust each one to nearly the same level.

Displays the current settings for dc offset and sensor sensitivity.

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The SonicScan Ultrasonic Probe has three separate alarm functions:

an alarm for exceeding a user-defined decibel level,

an alarm for exceeding a user-defined temperature level while using thecontact probe, and

an alarm to alert the user when the incoming signal is beginning to beclipped by the internal electronic circuitry.

The decibel alarm is defined by accessing the dB alarm function in the setup modeand using the arrow keys to set an alarm limit. (See dB Alarm on page 2-12.)When the alarm level is reached, an audible alert is heard in the headphones andthe decibel readout on the LCD panel flashes. The alarm limit is triggered when-ever the displayed dB value reaches the user-defined alarm level.

In all modes except peak factor, the user-defined dB alarm level is shown on the bargraph as a vertical bar. In the peak hold and averaging modes, another vertical bardisplays the current peak level and average, respectively. In addition to the audiblealarm and flashing dB reading, the vertical bar will also flash when the alarm limithas been reached.

The temperature alarm is only active when the contact probe is attached to the Son-icScan. It is defined by accessing the temperature alarm function in the setup modeand using the arrow keys to set an alarm limit. When the alarm level is reached, anaudible alert is heard in the headphones and the temperature readout on the LCDpanel flashes.

This alarm alerts you that the incoming signal is beginning to be clipped by theinternal electronic circuitry and that you should decrease the volume at this point.A chevron, as shown to the left of this paragraph, will blink in the LCD panel whenthis alarm is activated. When you are using the contact probe, an audible alarm willbe heard in addition to the blinking chevron.

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If you currently use a 2100-series (21xx) CSI Machinery Analyzer, you can capture

data from the SonicScan gun for advanced analysis. To get the raw data out of theSonicScan and into a 21xx:

1. . . Set up a general dynamic point in AMS Machinery Manager (refer to theAMS Machinery Manager Technical Reference manual).

2. . . Download route to 21xx.

3. . . Connect RSSI cable to envelope peak detector output port on the bottom

panel of the SonicScan. See Bottom Panel Connections on page 2-21forexact port location.

4. . . Connect the BNC end of the cable to the volts side of any 25-pin volts/acceladapter.

5. . . Pull the trigger on the SonicScan while aiming at the desired object to bescanned. Now press enter on the desired general dynamic point and the

21xx will show the waveform on the screen, calculate its averages, andconduct an FFT to generate a spectrum.

If you desire to monitor but not store the data, you can:

1. . . Press the analyze key at the top of the 21xx meter and scroll down to MonitorMode. Press enter.

2. . . Choose to monitor either the spectrum or the waveform.

Data cannot be stored in the monitor mode.

Currently, the dB level indicated on the gun will not be able to berecorded, just the signal itself.

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As new features and enhancements are made for the SonicScan, new versions of

the firmware may be downloaded to the gun. The procedure is simple and can bedivided into three main steps:

SonicScan-to-Computer hardware connection,

Preparing the gun, and

Downloading the new firmware.

Hardware Connection- Slide open the panel on the bottom of the SonicScan.Connect the communications cable supplied with the SonicScan to the telephone-jack style communications port in this panel. Connect the other end of the commu-nications cable to the COM1 or COM2 port on the back of your computer.

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Preparing the SonicScan for download- With the gun on but the trigger in the offposition (display frozen, sound to headphones off), push both the up and downarrow keys at the same time and hold them in. The LCD panel will display the cur-

rent firmware and hardware revision number. Release both buttons and the LCDpanel will now display the Operation Level screen. Now press the mode button andthe LCD panel will display the words, Firmware Downloader. The gun is ready toreceive the new firmware. To cancel this action, press the mode button, the panelwill display Canceled by User.

Downloading the new firmware- Apply the proper communications settings inyour computer. In a Windows 3.11 system, access the Terminal window. In a Win-

dows 95 system, access HyperTerminal. Once the communications window isopen apply the settings below:

Baud rate: 19,200

8 bits

1 stop-bit

Parity: None Flow control: X-On/X-Off

Place the floppy disk with the new firmware in your computers floppy drive. Usingyour communications package, locate the file on the floppy disk named aout.txtand click the OK button.

The LCD panel on the SonicScan will display a spinning icon as the download

occurs, this will take three to four minutes. The panel will briefly display Program-ming Flash. After it is finished, the download is complete and the new firmware isinstalled.

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The Model 7000 includes two sensors:

a non-contact sensor to monitor airborne ultrasonic signals, and

a contact sensor to monitor surface ultrasonic signals and to measure thecontact point temperature.

Both types of sensors are easily connected to the SonicScan. The sensors have twosmall protrusions on their sides that ensure proper insertion into the gun. Whenthe protrusions line up with the slots in the end of the gun, gently press the sensorin and turn 1/8 turn to the right. The contact probe has an additional threadedring that tightens once the probe is inserted.

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Connector Cover- Slide the cover towards the handle grip to expose the input/output ports.

Envelope Peak Detector - supplies the signal output to a Model 2100-seriesMachinery Analyzer.

Communications- (Direct wired or wireless infrared) These connections are usedfor communication between the Model 7000 and a host computer.

Headphones- This jack allows you to insert the headphones plug to monitor theultrasonic signal that has been mixed (heterodyned) down to audible frequencies.

Trigger- Press the trigger to activate the Model 7000. The unit will begin measuringand displaying input data and the headphone jack will be activated.

Releasing the trigger freezes the current display and deactivates the headphone

jack.If the trigger (or any other key) is not pressed within approximately two minutes,the Model 7000 will turn itself off (power down mode) to conserve battery power.

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Battery Charger- the Model 7000 is powered by a ni-cad battery pack located in thehandle grip. To recharge the battery pack:

1. . . Plug the Model 93161 power supplys AC power cord into a standard AC

outlet.

2. . . Insert the power supplys output plug into the battery charger jack located

on the bottom panel of the Model 7000.

The battery charger will recharge a fully discharged battery pack in approximatelythree hours. After the battery pack has been fully charged, the battery charger willautomatically switch to a trickle charge mode to maintain full charge.

The Model 93161 power supply can operate from any AC outletranging from 100 VAC to 250 VAC, 50 to 60 Hz.

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The CSI H/PC Connection Monitor is a separate process that is started by Sonic-View to monitor the connection to the H/PC. The connection monitor shouldalways say H/PC Connected, otherwise an error has occurred and SonicView willbe unable to communicate with the H/PC. The initial connection to the H/PCmay take a few seconds. Upon connection, the CSI H/PC Connection Monitorautomatically minimizes in the Windows Task Bar.

When SonicView exits, it will cause the connection monitor to exit cleanly. TheCSI H/PC Connection Monitor should NEVER be closed while SonicView isrunning. If the connection monitor is closed, SonicView will be left in an

unstable state and should be exited and restarted.

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It is recommended that the connection to the H/PC be established

before SonicView is initiated by using the Mobile Devices softwarethat was provided with the Microsoft Windows CE Services installa-tion. Please see the installation instructions that came with the H/PC.

If the H/PC is disconnected in the middle of a SonicView session, the connectionmonitor will detect the dropped connection and send a message back to SonicViewat which point the status line on the SonicView main menu will say No H/PC Con-

nection Remote Access NOT Initialized and the message on the connectionmonitor will say Checking H/PC Connection and give a brief explanation ofwhat may be done to reconnect the H/PC.

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If the H/PC fails to connect, verify the following:

Ensure that the CE Services software (v 2.0 or higher) has been installed onthe desktop. This software should have been provided with the H/PC.

Ensure that the H/PC cable is connected to the desktop.

Check the baud rate on the desktop and the H/PC.

To check the baud rate on the desktop, click on Start, Settings, Control

Panel, Modems, and then choose the port (for example, COM 1) thatthe H/PC cable is connected to. Adjust the baud rate to match the set-

ting on the H/PC. (If the procedure for adjusting the baud rate isnt

clear, consult the documentation for your operating system.)

To check the baud rate setting on the H/PC, click on Start, Settings,

Control Panel, Communications Properties, PC Connection. The baud

rate is listed under the Connect using: item on this screen.

On the same H/PC screen as the baud rate, the check box titled Allow con-nection with desktop computer when H/PC is attached. should bechecked to ensure that the connection is established every time the H/PCis attached to the desktop computer.

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CSI provides software, called SonicHPC, that runs on the H/PC. This software is aroute-based, data collection system that interfaces with the SonicScan UltraSonicProbe. Chapter 4 of this manual describes how to use SonicHPC. The installation(or removal) of SonicHPC is done through the Tools menu of SonicView underH/PC Software or by pressing Ctrl-I for install and Ctrl-U for uninstall.

There are currently two types of processors in the H/PCs on the market, the MIPSR4000 and the Hitachi SH3 processor. SonicView will need to know which pro-cessor is in your H/PC before installing the SonicHPC software. After choosing toinstall the H/PC software, a dialog box will appear that will allow you to chooseeither the model of H/PC that you own or the type of processor. If your model of

H/PC is not in the list, use the Default MIPS or Default SH model.

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To find out what kind of processor is in your H/PC, click on Start, Set-tings, Control Panel, and then System. The processor type should belisted on this menu.

When upgrading the SonicHPC software, it will be necessary to remove all routesthat had been loaded previously. SonicView will display the following message

asking if you are sure that you want the routes on the H/PC removed and givingyou a chance to cancel the operation.

All routes from the H/PC will be removed! Including routes that are not associ-ated with the current database.

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The SonicView main menu provides tools for monitoring the ultrasonic andkeypad entry routes in your AMS Machinery Manager database. From this menu itis possible to load routes to your H/PC, dump routes from the H/PC, and reporton any or all of the routes in the database. This menu can be broken down intothree main areas: the H/PC Status Line, the Route List, and the Function Bar.

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The first area on the SonicView main menu is the H/PC status line. The first partof this line tells whether or not the H/PC is connected and will either say H/PCConnected or No H/PC Connection. The second part lets you know if Sonic-View is able to talk to the H/PC through its remote access interface and will eithersay, Remote Access Initialized or Remote Access NOT Initialized.

Even if the H/PC is connected, if remote access is NOT initializedSonicView will be unable to load, dump, or purge routes to/from the

H/PC.

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The route list area on the main menu is a list of all routes in the database that haveultrasonic or keypad entry points, the current state of each route, and the date inwhich the state changed.

Area ID Displays the corresponding Area from the AMS Machinery Managerdatabase.

Route Name Displays the Route name from the AMS Machinery Manager data-base.

Route Status The following is a list of possible route statuses with a brief descrip-tion:

TO BE COLLECTED this is a route that has not been loaded to the H/PC.

ROUTE LOADED the route has been loaded on the H/PC, but no data

has been collected yet

LOADED (NOT FOUND ON H/PC) the route had been loaded, but Son-

icView cannot find the route on the H/PC. Possible situations that would

cause this error: the H/PC is not connected properly, the route has been cor-rupted on the H/PC, or a different H/PC was used to load the route.

OVERDUE FOR COLLECTION the time interval (defined when the

route was created) has elapsed since the last time data has been collected

on the route.

DATA COLLECTION IN PROGRESS the route has been loaded onto

the H/PC and data has been collected, but the route is not complete.

DATA COLLECTED data collection has been completed and the route is

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tagged for dumping.

HAS BEEN DUMPED SonicView has successfully completed the dump

to the AMS Machinery Manager database.

READY FOR PURGE the route has been collected and dumped and can

be purged at this time.

UNKNOWN ROUTE STATUS an error has occurred and SonicView

was unable to determine the routes status. Possible situations that would

cause this would be either the H/PC is not connected properly or the route

on the H/PC has been corrupted.

Date Displays the date that the route status changed. For example, when it wasloaded, dumped, or when data was last taken on the H/PC.

This function is located under the View menu or by pressing Ctrl-R and will causeSonicView to re-read the routes from the database and update their status.

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The following section describes the options available under the function bar of theSonicView main menu.

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The Configuration menu contains options that may be used to filter the data being

transferred from the H/PC to the desktop database during a Dump Route proce-dure and indicate whether or not routes containing keypad entry points should beincluded in the route list.

Range of Valid Dates The dates specified in the Range of Valid Dates define atime window that is used to check the collection date of measurement points asthey are being transferred from the H/PC to the database on the desktop duringdata dump. Dates that fall within the window are considered to be valid.

Automatic Date/Time Substitution An unchecked box for Automatic Date/Time Substitution instructs SonicView to ignore measurement points that have

dates falling outside of the time window (invalid dates). A checked box allows mea-surement points with invalid dates/times to be transferred to the database. Themeasurement point will be assigned a substitute date that is defined via the Substi-tution Date/Time variable.

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You should not use Date/Time substitution with multiple routes, especially if thedata points are included in several different routes. The order in which routesare processed will affect what data is transferred.

Substitution Date/Time This variable specifies the substitute date/time that willbe applied to points with invalid dates/times (if the Automatic Date/Time Substi-tution box is checked). Do not specify a substitution date that is within the timewindow.

Dump Order Select either Forward or Reverse to specify the order that Sonic-View will dump the data into the AMS Machinery Manager database.

Automatically Dump Routes From H/PC If this option is set, every time Sonic-View is entered it will attempt to dump all routes from the H/PC that have beentagged for dump.

Add Off Route Equipment and Points to Current Route SonicView will alwaysconvert off-route equipment and points to real ones in the AMS Machinery Man-ager database. If the Add Off Route Equipment and Points to Current Route ischecked when dumping the off-route data, all off-route equipment and points willget added to the current route in addition to getting added to the database.

For Off-Route data that is not associated with a route (referred to asLocal Data), SonicView will always prompt you to select an AMSMachinery Manager database and a station to convert the off-routeequipment and points to real ones, and then create a new route com-posed entirely of the Local Data. This route will be calledLOCALDATARTE0xx and can be modified (i.e., renamed) by usingthe Route Management program from the AMS Machinery Man-

ager main menu.

Include Routes with Keypad Entry Points If this box is checked, then any routein the database that contains vibration points that have been setup as keypad entrypoints in AMS Machinery Managers Database Setup application will be includedin the route list.

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This function allows you to transfer an information framework file from the

desktop to the H/PC. This is useful when you want to collect off-route data on theH/PC without setting up a route in the database.

To transfer a framework file, ensure that communications with the H/PC has beenestablished as described in the section entitled Connecting to the H/PC andselect the Load Frmwrk function in SonicView. The Load Framework screen willthen appear and have a list of available framework files. These files can be createdand defined in the Information Framework program in AMS Machinery Manager.You may choose one or more files from the list and click on OK. SonicView willthen attempt to transfer the framework file(s) and all applicable information to the

H/PC. If any of the chosen files cannot be found, an error message will be dis-played.

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The Load Route function allows you to select one or more routes from the current

AMS Machinery Manager database on the desktop and transfer them to the H/PCfor data collection. Along with the route, SonicView will also load the frameworkfile that is associated with the current database.

To load routes to the H/PC, ensure that communication with the H/PC has beenestablished as described in the section entitled Connecting to the H/PC, selectone or more routes from the list and click on the Load Route function key. If eitherthe route or the framework already exists on the H/PC, a message will be displayedasking you whether or not you want to overwrite the file.

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The Dump Route function will allow you to choose one or more routes from the

selection list and dump all associated data from the H/PC into the AMS MachineryManager database. To dump routes from the H/PC, ensure that communicationwith the H/PC has been established as described in the section entitled Con-necting to the H/PC, select one or more routes from the list on the SonicViewmain menu and choose the Dump Route function key. When SonicView dumps aroute to the database, it will also log a data collection event with the RBMview data-base.

Routes can be dumped to the database automatically when first entering Sonic-View by checking the Automatically Dump Routes from H/PC box on the Con-figuration menu. See Globals on page 3-11for more information on choosingthis option. When this option is set, SonicView will automatically dump all routeson the H/PC that are tagged for dumping. No other interaction by the user is nec-essary.

The Automatically Dump Routes From H/PC option is not adefault setting, it must be set during a session with SonicView and willtake effect during all following sessions until the option is reset.

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The Purge Route function removes all related route files from the H/PC and the

desktop. This function is helpful to clear disk space on the H/PC. To purge routes,ensure that communication with the H/PC has been established as described inthe section entitled Connecting to the H/PC, select one or more routes from thelist on the SonicView main menu, and click on the Purge Route function key. Amessage box will come up for each route chosen to purge (or just once if Yes toAll is selected) to ask you if you are sure that you want to delete the routes from theH/PC and the desktop.

The Purge Route function does not remove the route from the AMSMachinery Manager database. To remove routes from the database,it is necessary to use the Route Management application in AMSMachinery Manager.

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There are numerous reports available in SonicView. The Reports function will

bring up a menu that will allow you to choose a report and filter the data that willappear. These reports are generated from the data stored in the AMS MachineryManager database. It is not necessary to be connected to the H/PC to run thereports.

Select a Report Seven types of reports are available in SonicView:

Measurement Point Data Report

Air Leak Detection Report

Steam Trap Reports

Valve Report

Mechanical Report

Electrical/Corona Report

NotePad Observation Summary Report

Descriptions and sample reports for each type are provided below.

Display Database Or Company Name is used to specify whether you want the

database name or company name in the header of the report.Select the Data To Analyze is used to limit data that will be included in the reportas follows:

Data From Last Survey Only only the data that was collected during the

last survey (based on the date that data was last saved for the equipment).

The report will not include data from measurement points that were missed

during the last collection survey.

Latest Data Available the most recently collected data for each measure-

ment point. If a measurement point was missed during the last survey, the

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points data from the previous survey will be used.

Last Data in Interval only the data that fall within the time period speci-fied with the Starting/Ending Date fields.

Starting/Ending Date these dates are used only in conjunction with

the Last Data in Interval option in Select the Data To Analyze to pro-

vide a time interval for limiting the analysis.

All Data reports all data collected on each measurement point.

Print Exceptional Data Only? an unchecked box for this option results in thelisting of every measurement point on the route regardless of its alarm status. Achecked box results in the listing of points that are in alarm only.

Display Location Information on Air Leak Report? if this box is checked thelocation information defined for the point will appear on the Air Leak report.

The Measurement Point Data Report will display the trend information for

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all measurement points on a route that meet the criteria specified in the

Report setup menu. See Reports on page 3-17for more information.

Route Point History Report

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Database: e:\RBMsuite\CustData\Example.rbm

Area: Area 6 (Ultrasonic Technology)

Route Name: A7 EQUIPMENT

Report Date: 07-Dec-98 09:25:08

Sensor AP Trend Latest

Point Description Type Set Parameters Value

----------------- -------- --- ---------- ------

ST#163 --> Steam Trap (Failed Open)

Return Line Contact 2 (01-Sep-98 10:29:27)

Inlet Pk Hold 49.00 dB

Inlet Temp 436.00 F

Outlet Pk Hol 47.00 dB Outlet Temp 410.00 F

Delta Temp 26.00 F

Cycle Time 0.00 se

(22-Sep-98 11:36:58)


Inlet Temp 452.00 F

Outlet Pk Hol 50.00 dB

Outlet Temp 421.00 F

Delta Temp 31.00 F

Cycle Time 300.00 se

AL#056 --> Plant Air System (Leaking)

High Side Line Airborn 1 (01-Sep-98 10:25:46)

40K Peak Hold 47.00 dB

(22-Sep-98 11:34:26)


VAL#41 --> Chlorine Valve (Leaking)

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Pool Filtration Chlorine Val Contact 4 (01-Sep-98 10:34:03)


Inlet Temp 60.00 F


Outlet Temp 60.00 F

Delta Temp 0.00 F

(22-Sep-98 11:35:11)


Inlet Temp 136.40 F


Outlet Temp 136.40 F Delta Temp 0.00 F

PAC#722 --> Air Compressor (Noisy Reed)

Output Stage Contact 3 (01-Sep-98 10:26:40)


40K Average 62.00 dB

40K Pk Factor 18.00 dB

Temperature 157.00 F

(22-Sep-98 11:35:50)


40K Average 63.00 dB

40K Pk Factor 15.00 dB

Temperature 325.40 F

PXL#254 --> Power Xmission Line (Corona)

Insulating Bushing Airborn 5 (01-Sep-98 10:28:37) 40K Peak Hold 51.00 dB

(22-Sep-98 11:36:32)


This report is specific to leak detection measurement points. The cost of the leak iscalculated based on the dB value detected by SonicScan and the type of material

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calculated based on the dB value detected by SonicScan and the type of materialthat is leaking. The specific cost per unit for different types of materials must bedefined in the Framework program in AMS Machinery Manager.

There are five different Steam Trap Reports: Exception Report, Analysis Summary,Analysis Detail, Status Report, and Scan Summary. The Steam Trap Report Setupmenu is used to choose a report, set sorting options, and to specify additional fieldsto include on some of the reports.

Air Leak Survey Report

***********************





Annual Cost

If Repairs

Pt ID CFM Are Not Made

----- --- ------------

AL#056 : Plant Air System (Leaking)

(01-Sep-98 10:25:46)

P01 50.0 $1,000.00

(22-Sep-98 11:34:26)

P01 40.0 $500.00

Select Steam Trap Report is used to select one of the five different reports.

Select Sorting Option is used to specify the order in which the steam trap data isd

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reported.

No Sort the data will not be sorted.

By Trap Condition the steam trap data will be sorted according to the con-

dition of the trap. The traps that are not in service will be the first to appear

on the report, then the low temperature traps, and so on in the following

order:

Not In Service

Low Temperature

Plugged

Blowing By

Trap Is Ok

Unknown or Not Checked

By Trap Name the steam trap data will be sorted alphabetically by TrapID.

By Survey Date the data will be sorted using the survey date.

Include Notes on Analysis Summary Report? if this option is checked, then anynotes that were recorded during the survey will be included on the Analysis Sum-mary report.

Include Location Information on Report? if this option is checked, then all steamtrap location information will be included on the Analysis Detail and StatusReports.

Exception Report

This report shows the trend parameter data for all steam trap measurement pointson a route that meet the criteria specified in the Report setup menu (see Reportson page 3-17) and the calculated alarm level. When this report is run, the alarm for

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p g ) p ,each piece of equipment will be sent to the RBMview database.

Analysis Summary

Measurement Point Exception Report

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Point Analysis Parameter Alarm/Fault Alarm ID Parameter Value Levels Code

----- --------- --------- ----------- -----

ST#163 --> Steam Trap (Failed Open)

(01-Sep-98 10:29:27)

P01 ---- Inlet Pk Hold 49.00 dB

P01 Inlet Temp 436.00 F

P01 Outlet Pk Hold 47.00 dB

P01 Outlet Temp 410.00 F

P01 Delta Temp 26.00 F

P01 Cycle Time 0.00 sec

(22-Sep-98 11:36:58)

P01 Inlet Pk Hold 54.00 dB




P01 Delta Temp 31.00 F P01 Cycle Time 300.00 sec

This report shows the Trap ID, Manufacturer, Model, and Installation Date as setup in DBASE, then lists the survey date, the condition of the trap on this date, andthe assigned severity. Any notes taken during the survey will be shown on this

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g y y g yreport if the "Include Notes on Analysis Summary Report" option is checked onthe Steam Trap Report Setup menu (see page -22).

Analysis Detail

Advanced Steam Trap Analysis Summary

************************************

Area: area 2

Route Name: STMOTR1

Report Date: 04-Aug-99 14:29:27

Trap Install

ID Manufacturer Model Date

---- ------------ ----- -------

ST3 Bishop, Babcock & Becker B987Y-U8765 02-Mar-91

(25-Jun-99 09:40:11) Condition= Blowing By Severity= Very High

ST4 Armstrong A8876H-1 02-Dec-88

(25-Jun-99 09:41:12) Condition= Plugged Severity= Low

This report shows the Trap ID, Manufacturer, and Model and all the data that wasused to estimate the condition of each steam trap on the route. The detailed infor-mation includes the date of the survey, each technology (Temperature, Visual, and

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Sound), the specific questions that were asked during the survey, the answers tothose questions, the technology-specific conclusions, and the overall and user con-clusions.

Status Report

Advanced Steam Trap Analysis Detail Report

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Area: area 2

Route Name: STMOTR1


Trap

ID Manufacturer Model

---- ------------ -----

ST3 Bishop, Babcock & Becker B987Y-U8765

ST3---(25-Jun-99 09:40:11)

[Temp. ]

Inlet Temp > Ambient Temp? (no )

Temp. Conclusion: Plugged

[Visual]

Discharge to Atmosphere? (yes) Blowing Live Steam or No Flow? (no )

Visual Conclusion: Unknown

[Sound ] Is Trap Cycling? (yes)

Sound Like Tight Shut Off Between Cycles? (no )

Sound Conclusion: Blowing By

Overall Conclusion: Blowing By

User Conclusion: Blowing By

ST4 Armstrong A8876H-1

ST4---(25-Jun-99 09:41:12)

[Temp. ] Inlet Temp > Ambient Temp? (yes)

Inlet/Outlet Temp Difference > 30 ? (no )

Temp. Conclusion: Blowing By

[Sound ]

Is Trap Cycling? (yes)

Sound Like Tight Shut Off Between Cycles? (no ) Is Rushing Steam Heard? (yes)

Has the Trap Lost its Prime? (yes)

Sound Conclusion: Unknown

Overall Conclusion: Blowing By

User Conclusion: Plugged

This report is similar to the Analysis Summary report except the Install Date is notincluded and the steam trap location information will be listed if the "Include Loca-tion Information on Report" option is checked on the Steam Trap Report Setup

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menu (seepage -22).

Scan Summary

The Scan Summary report is a brief synopsis of the number of traps scanned, thenumber of faulty traps, and the number of low temperature traps that meet the cri-

teria specified in the Report setup menu (see "Reports" on page 3-17).

Steam Trap Status Report

************************

Area: area 2

Route Name: STMOTR1


Trap ID Manufacturer Model

---- ------------ -----

ST3 Bishop, Babcock & Becker B987Y-U8765

(25-Jun-99 09:40:11) Condition= Blowing By Severity= Very High

ST4 Armstrong A8876H-1

(25-Jun-99 09:41:12) Condition= Plugged Severity= Low

Steam Trap Scan Summary Report

******************************

Area: area 2

Route Name: STMOTR1


Number of Number of Number of Low-

Traps Scanned Faulty Traps Temperature Traps

------------- ------------ -----------------

2 2 0

This report shows the trend parameter data for all valve measurement points on aroute that meet the criteria specified in the Report setup menu (see Reports on

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page 3-17) and the calculated alarm level. When this report is run, the alarm foreach piece of equipment will be sent to the RBMview database.

Mechanical Report


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Point Analysis Parameter Alarm/Fault Alarm

ID Parameter Value Levels Code

----- --------- --------- ----------- -----


(01-Sep-98 10:34:03)

P01 ---- Inlet Pk Hold 39.00 dB





(22-Sep-98 11:35:11)

P01 Inlet Pk Hold 42.00 dB

P01 Inlet Temp 136.40 F P01 Outlet Pk Hold 47.00 dB



This report shows the trend parameter data for all mechanical measurementpoints on a route that meet the criteria specified in the Report setup menu (seeReports on page 3-17) and the calculated alarm level. When this report is run, thealarm for each piece of equipment will be sent to the RBMview database

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alarm for each piece of equipment will be sent to the RBMview database.

Electrical/Corona Report


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----- --------- --------- ----------- -----


(01-Sep-98 10:26:40)

P01 40K Peak Hold 80.00 dB

P01 40K Average 62.00 dB P01 40K Pk Factor 18.00 dB

P01 Temperature 157.00 F

(22-Sep-98 11:35:50)


P01 40K Average 63.00 dB

P01 40K Pk Factor 15.00 dB

P01 Temperature 325.40 F

This report shows the trend parameter data for all electrical/corona measurementpoints on a route that meet the criteria specified in the Report setup menu (seeReports on page 3-17) and the calculated alarm level. When this report is run, thealarm for each piece of equipment will be sent to the RBMview database

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alarm for each piece of equipment will be sent to the RBMview database.

The NotePad Observation Summary Report lists notepad observations that mayhave been assigned to equipment and measurement points. The setup menu isused to select whether to include the observations from only the last survey, the lastrecorded observation, or list all recorded observations.

Select the Data To Analyze is used to limit the notepad observations that will be

included in the report as follows:


**********************************







----- --------- --------- ----------- -----


(01-Sep-98 10:28:37)


(22-Sep-98 11:36:32)


Observation from Last Survey Only only the notepad observations from

the last survey.

Last Observation Noted will include the last notepad entry for all equip-

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ment and measurement points that have a notepad observation for the lastsurvey. If the equipment or measurement point does not have a notepad

entry for the last survey, the previous survey will be used.

History of Observations lists all notepad entries for every measurement

point on the route. If the History of Observations is chosen, then:

Select a Date from which to Begin the Listing Enter the date in the

DD-MMM-YY format.Select the Type of Notes to Report Choose either Equipment or Point tonarrow the number of observations being reported. Or choose Equipment andPoint to see all observations.

NotePad Observation Report

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Machine/Pt ID Date Observation

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ST#163 --> Steam Trap (Failed Open) ST#163 01-Sep-98 Temperature Exceeds Safe Levels

AL#056 --> Plant Air System (Leaking)


VAL#41 01-Sep-98 Evacuate Building Before Repairi



PXL#254 01-Sep-98 Arcing/Sparks Being Generated

P01 01-Sep-98 Loud Humming in Component

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The following screen indicates that there are no active routes selected by Son-icHPC. There may be routes loaded into the H/PC, but none are open.

The Off-Route button, the button with the machine on the road, may be used tocreate an off-route that is not associated with any route. This type of off-route datais referred to as Local Data. Once a route is opened in SonicHPC the Main screenis displayed.

The Main screen will display the machine and point description, in this case PowerXmission Line (Corona) - Insulating Bushing. The next line contains the applica-

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( ) g g pption for the point, here Electrical/Corona. Next, in large type, is the machine IDand the point ID. The Point Status is displayed in a pulldown menu. The defaultvalue is Not Inspected. The user may change the status manually, or the Son-icHPC will set up the value automatically based on the parameter values entered onthe Input screen.

The date, time, and status of any previous data taken on this point is displayed

below the Point Status. If this was the first time this point has had data taken, wewould see the Never Scanned indication. The last line displays the station androute description as well as the route status. Here we see that ROUTE #1 in Area 13(UltraSonic Technology) is Incomplete.

Right/Left Handed Buttons switches the Navigation Window from the equip-ment and point list to the navigation buttons that allow the user to move betweenthe machines and points on the route. The single arrow buttons move the user for-ward and backward through the route one point at a time. The double arrow but-tons move through the route one machine at a time. The same buttons always existalong the top menu bar of the SonicHPC.

Equipment and Point List switches the Navigation Window from the navigationbuttons to the equipment point list, which is a tree that contains all of the machinesand points on the route. The user may view any point by just selecting it from thetree.

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The items under the File Menu are used to manipulate the routes.

Open Route both the menu item and the opening folder button on the menubar, will save the active route and then prompt the user for the route he wishes to

open.

Close Route will save and close the active route.

Clear Route Data will clear out all of the collected data on the active route, but itwill leave it open.

Tag for Dump will tag the active route as ready for data dump back to the host PC.The user can tag routes that are partially collected and then the host PC will dumpjust that partial data. The SonicHPC will automatically tag a route for dump whenall of the data for it has been collected.

Properties will bring up the Properties screen which contains information aboutthe active route. It shows the station and route name, the route status, the last dateand time data was entered on the route, the full MasterTrend database name asso-ciated with the route and the sup file the route is using.

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Exit will exit the SonicHPC program. The program may also be exited by usingthe X button located in the upper right hand corner of the main display menubar.

The items under the Data Menu are used to manipulate extra data for a point.

UnDo will restore and newly entered parameter values to their old values.

Instructions both the menu item and the button with the book with the i on thecover, allow the user to view the Instructions screen. The Instructions screen hasinformation that is germane to the way data should be taken for the point. If theinstructions must be read, as determined in the Framework program, then all data

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input fields, as well as the Location and Notes items, for the point will be disableduntil the instructions are read.

The following is an example Instructions screen. Instructions can be customized inthe Framework program. Vertical scroll bars will appear if there is more informa-tion than can be seen at one time. The screen is exited via the button with the Xon it.

Location both the menu item and the button with the cross hair and pipe, allowthe user to view the Location Data screen. The Location Data screen allows the userto enter in more detailed data to define the exact location of the problem for a non-

discrete point. The following is an example Location Data screen. Location Datacode sets can be customized in the Framework program. Press OK to save yourchanges and exit the Location Data screen. Press X to cancel without saving anyof your changes.

Notes both the menu item and the button with the pen and note paper, allow theuser to view the Notes screen. The Notes screen allows the user to enter in both pre-defined and user defined machine and point notes. The predefined notes aredefined in the Framework program.

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The Notes screen allows the user to enter in both predefined and user definednotes for both the machine and the point. The following shows a Notes screen withno notes entered in.

The box on the left contains a tree that has all of the predefined notes as well as anyuser defined notes. Predefined notes can be customized in the Framework pro-gram. User notes are entered in the field. There are five predefined notes catego-ries and one category for user defined notes. The user must open the desiredcategory to gain access to the notes for that category.

The top right box contains all of the notes for the machine and the bottom right

box contains all of the notes for the point. The user can assign a note to one of theboxes on the right by either double clicking on a note in the left hand box or byhighlighting a note in the left hand box and then pressing on the move notebutton, >>. The note will then appear in which ever box on the right was active,as determined by which radio button, Machine Notes or Point Notes, is active. Like-wise, the user can remove a note from the active box on the right side by eitherdouble clicking on the note or by highlighting the note and then pressing the

remove note button,

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The newly defined user defined note is automatically added into the tree underand User Defined category and placed into the active right side box. User definednotes may be a maximum of 40 characters in length. Also, there may be only 24user-defined notes stored in the SonicHPC. Press OK to create the new userdefined note or press Cancel to exit creating a new note.

The following screen shows the Notes screen after the user had selected the userdefined note this is a new note for a machine note and the Excessive Noise notefor a point note. Any or all of the notes may be assigned as either machine or pointnotes, there is no limit or restriction.

Press OK to save your changes and exit the Notes screen. Press X to cancelwithout saving any of your changes.

Off Route both the menu item and the button with the machine sitting on theroad, allow the user to toggle between off-route and on-route mode. When in off-route mode the machine on the button will be sitting beside the road to indicatethe off-route state. Off-route mode allows the user to define machines and points

on the fly in the field and will be covered in more detail later

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on the fly in the field and will be covered in more detail later.

The items under the Utility menu are used to edit global setting for the SonicHPC.

Preference allows the user to set up global options for the SonicHPC. The Prefer-ence Settings screen allows the user to set up global settings that are retained whenthe SonicHPC program is exited.

Route Files show the directory where SonicHPC and all of the route files

reside.

Navigation allows the user to determine on which side of the display to

place the Navigation window. The Navigation Window may either contain

an equipment and point list tree or navigation buttons. When the navigation

buttons are on the left side, the user may hold the H/PC in his left hand and

navigate with his left thumb, thus freeing up the right hand for data entry.

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navigate with his left thumb, thus freeing up the right hand for data entry.The reverse is true when the navigation window is on the right.

Navigation Window on Left/Right the Navigation Window can be

displayed on the left or right side of the H/PC depending on this setting.

Ultrasonic Gun options are as follows:

Not Available use when you do not wish to communicate with the

SonicScan.

The next three options are used to communicate with the SonicScan

and determine the action the SonicHPC will do upon receiving pointdata dumped from the SonicScan.

No Auto Load of Point Setups will instruct the SonicHPC to not load

the next point setup into the SonicScan.

Load Next Point on Data Dump sends the setup for the next point to

the SonicScan.

Load Next Incomplete Point sends the setup for the next incomplete

point to the SonicScan.

Units System sets the operating mode of the SonicHPC to either English

or Metric.

Sound does nothing at this point in time.

Debug Gun Comm brings up a special debug window used for debugginggun communication.

Use Last Settings instructs SonicHPC to setup the SonicScan to take data

in the exact same way any previous data might have been taken on a point.

The volume level, local oscillator frequency, and the frequency band for

multi-frequency sensors will be set up in the SonicScan just as they were

the last time data was taken.

Gun Comm allows the SonicHPC to communicate with the SonicScan. This itemwill have a check mark next to it when enabled.

IR Port Setup allows the user to configure the IR port to communicate with theSonicScan. SonicHPC will automatically set up the IR port to communicate withthe SonicScan so under normal operations, the user will not need to go to the IR

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the SonicScan so under normal operations, the user will not need to go to the IRPort Setup screen.

The IR Port Communications Setup allows the user the ability to set the portnumber that the SonicHPC will use to communicate with the SonicScan to theIrDA port number of your H/PC. Default IrDA Port will setup SonicHPC to use thedefault IrDA port as is stored in the Windows Registry on your H/PC. If this is does

not work, then you will have to change the IrDA port manually to communicatewith the SonicScan. Some IrDA ports require the setting of the Enable IR Port flag.The default setting for this flag is also read from the Windows Registry on your H/PC.

The Data Input screen is both accessed and exited by selecting the icon of the Son-icScan gun. The Input screen is where the user can input parameter values. This isalso where the SonicScan will dump the parameters that it has collected.

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The type of application is displayed above the parameter descriptions. Up to fourparameters can be displayed on this screen at one time. If there are more than fourparameters, then up and/or down buttons will appear to allow the user to scrollthrough all of the parameters. Any parameters in alarm will be tagged as such in theAlarm column. If there was previous data it would be displayed along with the datethe data was taken.

For Steam Trap applications, the Steam Trap Analysis button, the button with thedollar sign above the steam trap, is used to enter the Steam Trap Analysis screen.

In order to do steam trap analysis, the trap type must be know. If the trap type isunknown, the Select Steam Trap Type screen will be displayed.

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Once a steam trap type other than Unknown is selected, the Steam Trap Analysisscreen will be displayed.

The following screen is the Steam Trap Analysis screen. It displays the trap type, theflow chart questions and responses, and the conclusions. The user may change his

responses here, or use this screen to review what has been entered. Note that someresponses are automatic, such as the ones dealing with the temperature, and cannot be changed on this screen.

After answering all the questions the user may wish to override the conclusion bychanging the User Conclusion. For conclusions that indicate a potential problemwith the trap, the user will be prompted to enter a Severity. The software will pro-vide a default severity based on the conclusion, but the user may override this

default setting.

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For Leak Detection applications, the Leak Cost Determination button, the buttonwith the dollar sign above the pipe, is used to enter the Leak Cost Determination

screen.

The following screen is the Leak Cost Determination screen. It is used to determinethe cost of a leak based on the dB reading, the type of material (which determinesthe cost per volume), the pressure in the line and the number of hours the leakingdevice is in service each week.

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The leak cost can be displayed on a yearly, semi-annually, quarterly, monthly orweekly basis.

Off-route data requires a setup (*.sup) file. For off-route data based on a route, thesup file associated with the route is used. For Local Data, the user must select thesup file to be used. If there is only one sup file in the H/PC, it is used automatically.If there are more than one, then the sup file selection screen is the first screenshown when new off-route data is created.

Once the sup file is selected, it is checked to see if it contains any Generic Machinesthat have Ultrasonic points. If there are any such machines, the Select the Type ofEquipment screen is show. Otherwise, a New User Defined Machine will be set upand the next screen is the Define New Off Route Machine screen. Note that

Generic Machines can be customized in the Framework program in AMSMachinery Manager.

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Machinery Manager.

Once a machine is selected, either using a generic machine or a New User Defined

Machine, the Define New Off Route Machine screen is shown. This screen will dis-play a default Machine ID and Description. The user may change these values if hewishes.

If a Generic Machine was selected, leaving the Define New Off Route Machinescreen exits off route machine/point creation. If the user is setting up a userdefined machine, then the Point Data screen is displayed. This screen will display adefault Point ID and Description as well as the Application and Instructions to be

associated with the new point. The available Applications are Leak Detection,Steam Trap, Mechanical, Valve, Electrical, and User Defined. The available Instruc-

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p, , , ,tions are based on the sup file selected and may be customized in the Frameworkprogram. This example shows a typical setup for a steam trap. Note that the usercould change the Point ID and Description to something more descriptive.

If the steam trap application is selected, then the bottom three fields will becomeactive. They allow you to enter the steam traps manufacturer and model number.You may also record visual data, such as whether the steam trap discharge is observ-able or not, and whether the trap has a gauge-glass. Entering the manufacturer andmodel number is mainly for documentation purposes for now. Indicating whether

or not to record any visual data tells the H/PC to either use or ignore particularitems during data collection.

Based on the Application selected, a specific Application Data screen will be dis-played next. The Application data screen will display the application, as well as themachine and point description, in its title bar. For a Steam Trap application, theSensor Type, Trap Type, Analysis Parameter Set, Alarm Limit Set, Pipe Diameter,

and Reference Pressure fields will be active and will contain default values. TheMaterial value will be set to Steam and can not be changed. Location information

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gis not used for steam trap applications. This example shows a typical setup for anInverted Bucket steam trap application.

Selecting OK at this point will finish the setup for the new off-route machine andpoint. Selecting X on any of the off-route setup screens will move the user backone screen.

Shown below are the application data screens for the other applications:

This screen shows the setup for Leak Detection in a Natural Gas pipeline.

This screen shows the setup for a normally closed chlorine valve.

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This screen shows the setup for a mechanical application where the user has alsochosen to use the predefined CSI Mechanical AL Set.

This screen shows the setup for an Electrical/Corona application where the userhas also set the location to a Switchyard or a Substation.

This screen shows the setup for a user defined application using the Multi Fre-quency Accelerometer.

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When an Off-Route machine/point is the active machine/point in SonicHPC fivemore buttons appear on both the Main and Input screens. These buttons allow theuser to add and remove machines and points. The user can also edit existingmachine point combinations. Pressing the Off Route button, the button with themachine next to the road, would switch the SonicHPC back to On Route mode.

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In terms of sound frequency levels, the range from 0 Hz to 20 kHz (the approxi-mate hearing range of the human ear) is defined as the sonic range. The fre-quency range from 20 kHz to 1 MHz is broadly referred to as the ultrasonic range.Many industrial problems (steam leaks, machinery wear, etc.) generate ultrasonicnoise that SonicScan can detect and help the operator characterize so that theseproblems may be quickly identified. Some of the applications and their recom-mended setups are listed below.

When a fluid (gas or liquid) moves from an area of high pressure to an area of lowpressure through an orifice, the resulting decrease in pressure and subsequentincrease in escape velocity creates turbulence that generates sonic and ultrasonicnoise. Any pressurized fluid system (steam lines, pneumatics, vacuum systems, etc.)is highly susceptible to leaks that SonicScan can detect. To detect leaks, use the air-borne probe and do the following:

1. . . Attach the airborne sensor.

2. . . Set Application to Leak.

3. . . Point the SonicScan towards the area to be tested and pull the trigger.

4. . . Adjust the volume so that the background noise is very soft but can still beheard. This will give you the best use of dynamic range of the instrument.

5. . . Slowly wave SonicScan across the desired area and listen for an increase insound intensity (typically a rushing sound indicates a leak).

6. . . Move towards the loudest sound, moving SonicScan up and down and leftto right (in the shape of a cross) to precisely locate the leak.

7. . . For locating small leaks, place the provided silicon cone over the airbornesensor and continue to scan the noise area.

Setting the dB alarm value will give both a visual and an audible alarmwhen the dB level exceeds the alarm. If you are familiar with the ultra-

sonic characteristics of the area, this can be a useful tool. See dBAlarm on page 2-12for information on setting the alarm.

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