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- Page 1 Operating Manual...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
The Hand probe Microphone Techniques using the hand probe Microphone with Rods Techniques using the hand probe Microphone with Tripod How to find leaks with the AQUASCOPE 550 listening stick How to find Leaks with the AQUASCOPE 550 Tripod foot The Ground Microphone/Geophone... -
Page 3: Introduction
The AQUASCOPE 550 has 3 preset filters and 1 adjustable filter which allow the operator to create the filter to suppress unwanted interference and background noise while focusing on the leak noise. With the large display the operator can observe the frequency spectrum of sound enabling the ease of filter choice. -
Page 4: How To Install The Batteries
3. Connecting the Headphones The Headphone is connected to the AQUASCOPE 550 control unit via 2 possible methods, firstly the 5 way Binder connector closest to the top of the unit and/or secondly the 3.5mm stereo jack socket. There is a volume control on the standard headphone cable for adjustment for your comfort of sound level. -
Page 5: The Hand Probe Microphone
It is also possible to lag the rod with pipe insulation to reduce wind. Use the Binder plug to connect the hand probe to the lower socket on the AQUASCOPE 550, see fig 7.noise. The hand probe is used for direct sounding on pipes and fittings. For direct sounding we recommend to use the “filter off”... -
Page 6: Techniques Using The Hand Probe Microphone With Rods
4.1 Techniques using the hand probe Microphone with Rods The following photos show example methods of using the AQUASCOPE 550 hand probe: Caution: when probing through the soil it’s highly recommended that a certified insulated probe such as a punch bar is used. This helps prevent the possibility of electrical shock or damaging the aluminium rods while probing through the ground. - Page 7 Fig. 15 has a Microphone handle with a push button; it’s an alternative method of activating the sound instead of the Lower rotary switch on the AQUASCOPE 550 control unit. It’s a useful feature when listening with the probe rods on meters, valves and hydrants to allow single hand...
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Page 8: How To Find Leaks With The Aquascope 550 Listening Stick
4.3 How to find leaks with the AQUASCOPE 550 listening stick An electronic listening stick is usually used to perform a leakage survey by walking the street listening on every valve, hydrant and accessible service connection. Each sounding is usually for 10 to 30 seconds. It takes longer to assess the noise when there is more background noise. -
Page 9: How To Find Leaks With The Aquascope 550 Tripod Foot
If a point has a louder noise than the centre, this could be the correct position, repeat the star check to verify. 4.4 How to find Leaks with the AQUASCOPE 550 Tripod foot The tripod foot is a pinpointing tool that attaches to the electronic listening stick in place of the probe bars. -
Page 10: The Ground Microphone/Geophone
5. The Ground Microphone/Geophone To assemble the Geophone, take the T-bar handle and screw into the stainless steel plate of the Geophone base in a clockwise direction. There should be no thread visible once complete. When attaching the cable ensure the notch lines up between the 4 way plug on the cable and the socket of the T-Bar. -
Page 11: Techniques Using The Geophone
5.2 Techniques using the Geophone Use the Geophone to surface sound and pin point on compact earth, concrete and Tarmac. When sounding on grass use the hand-probe or a piece of plywood to act as a sounding board, this will help to reduce the tickling sound caused by the blades of grass. -
Page 12: How To Find Leaks With The Aquascope 550 Geophone
5.3 How to find leaks with the AQUASCOPE 550 Geophone The ground microphone is a pinpointing tool that is used to find leaks under sealed surfaces. -
Page 13: Wearing The Control Unit
If a point is louder this could be the correct position, repeat the star check to verify. 6. Wearing the Control Unit Fig.24 Neck Band Mounted Control Unit Attach the AQUASCOPE 550 control unit around the neck using the strap provided. The Neck band can be adjusted to suit. -
Page 14: Operation Of The Aquascope 550 Control Unit
7. Operation of the AQUASCOPE 550 Control Unit 7.1 The Display Fig.25 AQUASCOPE 550 Switches, Display and Connectivity The large display shows the following information: 2. Top left is the Volume Level and is adjusted by turning the bottom rotary switch. -
Page 15: Switches Function
7.2 Switches function 1. Contrast: Turn the Top Rotary Switch clockwise 1 notch to select the contrast function then turn the bottom rotary switch to adjust the contrast- clockwise to darken and anti-clockwise to lighten. 2. Backlight: With the Top switch in the first notch position press the bottom switch to activate the backlight. - Page 16 Fig.30 F2 Selector Fig.31 Filter 2 100-5000Hz 4. Select F2 on the top switch to activate the Filter 100 to 5000Hz, which allows the frequency bandwidth from 100Hz to 5000Hz to be set cutting out any low frequency noise. This option is most suited for Metallic pipes.
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Page 17: Storing Minimum Noise Level
completed just allow a 2 second pause and the cursor will stop flashing. Repeat the process for changing other options. 7.3 Storing Minimum Noise Level Fig38. Noise Level The signal bar/level is stored by a single press of the lower switch to freeze the bar followed by a quick second press to store. -
Page 18: How To Use The Modus- Frequency Multiplier
7.4 How to use the Modus- Frequency Multiplier Fig.38 AQUASCOPE 550 Modus The AS550 has a special feature which transforms lower, deeper frequencies (which are hard for the human ear to hear) into a higher frequency range in which can be heard. This option is called ‘Modus’... -
Page 19: Technical Specifications
The Sensitivity in the hand probe is 15v/g or more. The Sensitivity in the ground microphone is 20 v/g or more. The AQUASCOPE 550 has a display showing battery status, noise level, volume setting and frequency spectrum. The Manual Filter setting is shown as a numeric value and... -
Page 20: Trouble Shooting
Replace connection Headphones cable or headphones No Display Dead batteries Replace batteries Contrast Setting Adjust the Contrast Intermittent Battery holder spring Return to Gutermann display Corrupt Circuit Board Return to Gutermann Display Sound Headphone Replace Headphone earpiece Cannot plug in...
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