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- Page 1 S30 Surveyor ® S30 Surveyor User Manual Fluid Conservation Systems, Inc 502 TechneCenter Drive, Suite B Milford, Ohio 45150 Phone (800) 531-5465 www.fluidconservation.com...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS SECTION PAGE INTRODUCTION SYSTEM COMPONENTS CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS & INDICATIONS 4 - 5 LEAK SOUND WAVES TRANSDUCERS 6 - 7 LEAK DETECTION 7 - 10 LEAK PINPOINTING BATTERY REPLACEMENT WARRANTY... -
Page 3: Introduction
INTRODUCTION The FCS S30 SURVEYOR is a precision leak detection/location instrument incorporating several unique and advanced features, including: • Low Noise Design: To help the operator detect the minimum signal level possible. • Manual Volume Control: To provide great versatility. -
Page 4: Connections, Controls & Indications
CONNECTIONS, CONTROLS AND INDICATIONS Rear Panel Diagram I – Rear Panel SENSOR CONNECTOR: Accepts the male LEMO plug from the AX80 transducer. TRANSDUCER (SENSOR) CABLE: The AX80 transducer is provided with a rugged 10 ft. cable. This cable is mounted to the transducer by means of a screw-on type connector. - Page 5 FRONT PANEL Diagram II - Front Panel ON/OFF BUTTON: Depressing and hold down on the ON/OFF BUTTON to keep the S30 on and active. The red light will come on to indicate that the S30 is operating. Release the ON/OFF button and the S30 will turn off indicated by the on/off light going out.
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Page 6: Leak Sound Waves
LEAK SOUND WAVES The characteristic sound produced by a leak is a form of energy that results from fluid escaping under pressure. This sound energy travels as sound waves down the pipe in both directions from the leak site. These waves are carried through the piping fluid and through the walls of the pipe. -
Page 7: Leak Detection
Accelerometers are transducers designed to be placed in physical contact with the pipe. The vibration that results from the sound waves is sensed by a piezoelectric crystal in the accelerometer that generates a small electrical signal proportional to the vibration. The amount of signal in volts is determined by the intensity of the vibration as measured in units of gravity, or "g's". - Page 8 From the information listed above, it should be clear that leak sound travels well in metallic pipe and not very well in plastic pipe. Once leak sound is detected, treat the leak as a "known leak" and listen at several access points to determine the approximate location and where to place the transducers for pinpointing with the correlator.
- Page 9 SOUNDING FOR LEAK NOISE Once the transducer is properly positioned on the access point, turn the S30 on. Use the VOLUME CONTROL to set the S30 to a comfortable level for your ears. At this time the operator must determine two things: Do you hear leak sound? What is the intensity of that leak sound? If leak sound is monitored, note the location and relative signal...
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Page 10: Leak Pinpointing
LEAK PINPOINTING WITH THE S30 The S30 can also be used as a leak pinpointing device. Leak sounds being emitted from a pressurized pipe can transfer through the ground and be detected on the surface above the leak. This technique is called "Surface Sounding"... -
Page 11: Battery Replacement
point on the surface. Mark the location. If possible confirm this location by using a leak correlator or by repeated soundings. Sounding for leaks requires patience and acquired listening skills. The operator using the S30 must be prepared to practice with the instrument and to learn by experience. -
Page 12: Warranty
WARRANTY The S30 SURVEYOR, AX-80 Transducer and Interconnect Cables are warranted on parts and labor for 12 months from date of shipment to customer. Headphones are warranted separately under the manufacturer's own warranty. If your FCS product should prove defective in material or workmanship within the prescribed period, FCS will repair or replace the product, at its sole discretion, without charge, upon presentation of satisfactory proof of purchase.