SENSIT Technologies ULTRA-TRAC APL Instruction Manual
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ULTRA-TRAC
A C O U S T I C P I P E L O C A T O R
I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L
R E A D A N D U N D E R S T A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S B E F O R E U S E
851 Transport Drive
Valparaiso, IN 46383-8432
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Phone: 888 473 6748
219 465 2700
Fax:
219 465 2701
APL
Email: info@gasleaksensors.com
Web:
www.gasleaksensors.com
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Summary of Contents for SENSIT Technologies ULTRA-TRAC APL
- Page 1 ULTRA-TRAC ® A C O U S T I C P I P E L O C A T O R I N S T R U C T I O N M A N U A L R E A D A N D U N D E R S T A N D I N S T R U C T I O N S B E F O R E U S E 851 Transport Drive Phone: 888 473 6748 Email: info@gasleaksensors.com...
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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 ........ 4 Safety and Care........4 What is Included ........5 Replacement Parts ......... -
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 (750-00072) • Quick Start Guide (750-00073) Replacement Parts: • Actuator plate (360-00326) • Accelerometer housing (360-00320) • Carrying Case (872-00016) •... -
Page 6: Principle Of Operation
Principle of Operation The Ultra-Trac® APL locates pipe through acoustic impedance mismatch. The speed of sound through ground materials differs from pipe material. This makes the pipe detectable using the Ultra-Trac® APL. The acoustic wave pattern of specific timing and frequency is monitored and processed using the device’s accelerometers. -
Page 7: Summary Of Operation
Summary of Operation: Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Scan Row 1 Scan Row 2 Scan Row 3 Scan Row 4 Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Scan Row 1 Scan Row 5 Scan Row 2 Scan Row 3 Scan Row 4 Scan Row 6... -
Page 8: Control Tablet & Chassis Features
Control Tablet and Mount Features The control tablet is mounted at the end of the Display handle and is positioned so the display, on/off Speaker button, speaker, charging indicator and scan button are directed toward the user. On/Off Button Charging Indicator Scan Button Chassis Features... - Page 9 Operation of Instrument – Out of the Box Refer to the “Performing a Locate” section for details of suggested site preparation prior to starting measurements. Unfold the Handle Unfold and lock the handle in the upright position using the locking pin. The locking pin is held in place using a ¼...
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Page 10: Operation Of Instrument
Operation of Instrument 4. Prepare to take measurements (Scan View) Once both the chassis and tablet are on and the tablet has the APL application displayed, press the soft button “Connect to APL”. The tablet will take a moment to connect, when the connection is established the button will turn green and display the message “APL Connected”. - Page 11 Operation of Instrument 6. Prepare to Take First Reading Observe the sensor status in the upper right corner of the display. This indicates the accelerometers are ready for a reading. The sensor status should read “OK, OK” indicating that both accelerometers are functioning properly.
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Page 12: Scan View Feature Details
Scan View Feature Details Scan View Scan view is the default operating mode and is useful for collecting and viewing raw data in real time, and is used to mark locations in the field. Connect to APL/APL Connected Same button depending on the state of the APL. Connect to APL: Establishes communication between tablet application and the APL base. -
Page 13: Plot Menu
Menu Tree Plot Menu Tree Settings Exit This Menu Units: _ _ Supervisor Settings Enter Password inch Exit This Menu ROI Start ## Allows you to change number ## ROI End ## Allows you to change number ## ROI Start (DEEP) ## Allows you to change number ## ROI End (DEEP) ## ROI End (DEEP) ## Allows you to change number ## Allows you to change number ## Reset to Factory Defaults Back Exits Settings Power Up Reset Enabled Save Data Press the “Save Data” button in order to save the raw data required to utilize Survey View. File names will have the default value of “YYYYMMDD_hhmmss.mat”... -
Page 14: Settings Menu
Menu Tree Settings Menu Tree Options (while in scan mode) (while in scan mode) Exits from options menu Continue Scan Switch Scan Direction Restart Scan New Settings Redo Last Reading (only available during a scan) Repeats the last slice Options (while in scan mode) Connect to APL Establishes communication between tablet app to APL base APL Connected Indicates status of APL communication between tablet and base. Button has green background. Does not respond to user button presses Disconnects communication Disconnect of APL tablet from APL Base Units - Change slice unit of measure (in or cm) -
Page 15: Supervisor Settings Menu
Supervisor Settings Menu The Supervisor Settings should not be changed without first consulting the manufacturer. The Supervisor Settings Menu contains adjustments for how the APL analyzes the received signals. Supervisor Menu is password protected. Region of Interest (ROI) 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 16: Scan Options
Scan Options (while in scan mode) l Plot (available after at least 5 slices) Shows 2D display of data Exits from options menu Save Data Save Plot “Scan with Same Settings?” Back Allows user to start new scan w/o Allows user to start new scan w/o changing settings Allows user to select new scan settings Survey View After completing a number of scans at a common location, Survey View Mode can be used to view all similar 2D scans (same scan direction, depth mode, and step distance) scans in a three-dimensional space, displayed in a volumetric cube. -
Page 17: Survey View
Survey View Scan View Feature Details Press the “Select Folder” button and navigate to the directory containing the APL data collected during the survey (Defaults to /Program Files/APL/data/). After selecting the proper folder, the list box on the left will Scan View –... -
Page 18: Depth Chart
Depth Chart A time measurement (in milliseconds) is displayed on the ‘Y’ axis of the display. The APL measures the time it takes for the acoustic signal to travel from the APL actuator to the underground object and back. This will assist in identifying objects at similar depth. Consult the APL Time Conversion Chart (below) for approximate depths. -
Page 19: What To Avoid, How To Turn Off
What to avoid When testing, always perform a scan on surfaces of like material. A scan requires a minimum of 5 slices on pavement, gravel, grass or dirt. Do not perform 12” scans on Do not mix surface types in a Do not perform a slice on large loose or freshly excavated soil. -
Page 20: Performing A Locate
Performing a Locate Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Scan Row 1 Scan Row 2 Scan Row 3 Scan Row 4 Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Slice Scan Row 1 Scan Row 5 Scan Row 2 Scan Row 3 Scan Row 4 Scan Row 6... - Page 21 Performing a Locate g. Move the selected direction and distance corresponding to the measuring tape on the ground (6 or 12 inches). h. Continue to perform the desired number of slices to perform the scan. A minimum of 5 slices is required. There is a maximum of 26 slices per scan. When completed, press the “Plot”...
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Page 22: 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 and using consistent procedures. In the field it is important to: •... -
Page 24: Warranty
This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have other rights which vary from state to state. Sensit Technologies 851 Transport Drive Valparaiso, Indiana 46383 Tel: 219/465-2700 Fax: 219/465-2701 Email: info@gasleaksensors.com Web: www.gasleaksensors.com MADE IN THE USA WITH GLOBALLY SOURCED COMPONENTS ULTRA-TRAC APL V2 INSTRUCTION MANUAL Part# 750-00072 Revision 12-15-17...
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