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SENSIT Technologies ULTRA-TRAC APL Instruction Manual

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ULTRA-TRAC
A C O U S T I C
INSTRUCTION MANUAL
Read and understand instructions before use.
851 Transport Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8432
P I P E
L O C A T O R
Patented
Phone: 888 4SENSIT
888 473 6748
219 465 2700
Fax:
219 465 2701
www.gasleaksensors.com
APL
®
MADE IN USA
SENSIT Technologies
is in compliance with ISO 9001:2008

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  • Page 1 L O C A T O R INSTRUCTION MANUAL Read and understand instructions before use. Patented MADE IN USA 851 Transport Drive Phone: 888 4SENSIT SENSIT Technologies Valparaiso, IN 46383-8432 888 473 6748 is in compliance with ISO 9001:2008 219 465 2700 Fax: 219 465 2701...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    ULTRA-TRAC ® A C O U S T I C P I P E L O C A T O R Instruction Manual Section Title Page General Description Safety and Care What is Included Replacement Parts Specifications Principle of Operation Features Battery Charging Operation of Instrument...

  • Page 4: General Description

    Ultra-Trac APL Instruction Manual General Description The Ultra-Trac® APL is an acoustic pipe locator designed to locate piping systems constructed of any material including (but not limited to): plastic, metal, clay, concrete, fiberglass, cast and ductile iron. The piping systems can also be located regardless of the type of surface above the pipe such as gravel, soil, grass, concrete or asphalt.

  • Page 5: What Is Included

    What is included: • Ultra-Trac® APL with carrying case (926-00000-01) • Recharging adapter (871-00029) • Measuring tape (360-00342) • Instruction Manual (750-00054) • Quick Start Guide (750-00055) Replacement Parts: • Actuator plate (360-00326) • Accelerometer housing (360-00320) • Carrying Case (872-00016) Specifications: •...

  • Page 6: Principle Of Operation

    Principle of Operation The Ultra-Trac® APL is set on the ground. The manner the operator uses the device will create good coupling with the ground. A button is pushed to send a signal (pings). The pings will last approximately 2 seconds. This is called a slice.

  • Page 7: Features

    Features – Control box The control box is located at the end of the handle. This houses the display, operational buttons, speaker and scan button. Features – Chassis The bottom of the instrument SPEAKER is referred to as the chassis. chassis houses GRAPHIC...

  • Page 8: Operation Of Instrument

    A green light will flash. The display will illuminate for approximately 15 seconds though it will be blank while the programming loads into the secondary processor. The Sensit Technologies logo will illuminate followed by the date, time, software version and the first onscreen prompt.
  • Page 9 Operation of Instrument (Continued) Select a Depth Select the depth using the corresponding A or C button. Normal is used for up to 4 ft (1.3m) depths. Deep is used for depths greater than 4 ft (1.3m) or for pipes greater than 2” (5cm) in diameter. Select Scan Direction Select the desired direction of travel you wish to perform the slices using the corresponding A or C buttons.
  • Page 10 Operation of Instrument (Continued) Prepare to Take First Reading Observe the two “check” marks in the upper right corner of the display. This indicates the accelerometers are ready for a reading. Any “plus sign (+)” sign indicates a fault or disconnect. Any “minus sign (-)”...

  • Page 11: Displaying Results

    Displaying Results Changing Max Pipe Setting This represents the number of detections the APL will show on the display. Pressing the A button “Max 3 Pipes” will convert that scan to a “Max 5 Pipes” scan. Pressing the A button again will display “Max 1 Pipe” based on the strongest signals.
  • Page 12 Displaying Results “MS” Readings Above each pipe found a Millisecond (MS) Reading is displayed to the left. This is the time for the signal to travel from the APL to the object and back. This will assist in identifying objects at similar depth. Consult the APL Time Conversion Chart (below) for approximate depths.
  • Page 13 Displaying Results Signal Strength Indicator The Signal Strength Indicator represents the size of the return signal in relation to the baseline noise. This number is 1-99. This is an indication of the relative size of the object detected and it’s depth.

  • Page 14: Performing A Locate

    Performing a Locate Determine the area to grid. Plan to perform 12-25 ft scans in such a manner the area is covered. In areas with multiple systems to identify, use six inch slices and a maximum of 26 slices per scan (approx. 12 ft (4m)). Slice Slice Slice...
  • Page 15 Performing a Locate 1. Set the Measuring Tape Place the measuring tape on the ground in the area you wish to test. Align the housing of the APL with the beginning point of the measuring tape. With the instrument displaying “take first reading”: Place the kickstand in the up position.
  • Page 16 Performing a Locate (Continued) f. Continue to perform the desired number of slices to perform the scan. A minimum of 5 slices is required. There is a maximum of 25 slices per scan. When completed, press the C button to display the pipe map results.
  • Page 17 Performing a Locate (Continued) Move the measuring tape to next parallel position forward or backward 5 to 15 ft and repeat the scan procedure. If all settings from the previous scan are desired, press the B button to begin a new scan using the same settings. h.

  • Page 18: Maintenance

    Maintenance The Ultra-Trac® APL is designed to be relatively maintenance free. It is important to keep the actuator and accelerometers clean of mud and debris. Good results are the result of good coupling with the ground. In the field it is important to: •...

  • Page 19: Settings Menu

    Settings Menu Press the B and C buttons simultaneously to activate the Settings Menu. Use the A, B, or C button to move and select the item you wish to adjust. Set Date and Time Change slice unit of measure (in or cm) Adjust screen contrast Exit Menu Supervisor Settings (Password Protected)

  • Page 20: Supervisor Settings Menu

    Supervisor Settings Menu The Supervisor Settings Menu contains adjustments for how the APL analyzes the received signals. Supervisor Menu is password protected.
  • Page 21 Supervisor Settings Menu: (continued) Region of Interest (ROI) The Supervisor Settings Menu contains adjustments for how the APL analyzes the received signals. First, there is the Region of Interest (ROI). This adjustment consists of four settings, ROI Start and ROI End, ROI Start (Deep), and ROI End (Deep).
  • Page 22 Supervisor Settings Menu: (continued) Region of Interest (ROI) - Deep Depth Mode Settings The ROI for Deep Mode corresponds to the 500hz transmit frequency. Start is 18ms End is 60ms...
  • Page 23 Supervisor Settings Menu: (continued) Surface Threshold and Surface Threshold (Deep) Settings The Supervisor Settings Menu contains adjustments for Surface Threshold and Surface Threshold (Deep) settings. There is one adjustment for each of the Depth modes. The Surface threshold corresponds to the signal to noise ratio. Only received signals with strength higher than the threshold will be included in the detection algorithm.

  • Page 24: Warranty

    Internal repair or maintenance must be performed by a Sensit Technologies authorized technician. Violation will void the warranty. Units must be returned postpaid, insured and to the attention of the service department for warranty or repair.

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