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English Instruction and operation manual S531 Ultrasonic Leak Detector...
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The device is destined exclusively for the described application. SUTO offers no guarantee for the suitability for any other purpose. SUTO is also not liable for consequential damage resulting from the delivery, capability or use of this device.
13.2 Downloading leak records to a PC........26 14 Maintenance................28 14.1 Self-test................28 14.2 Updating the firmware............28 14.3 Resetting the device............30 14.4 Cleaning the sensor............31 15 Optional accessories..............32 16 Disposal or waste..............32 17 Appendix: Headset overview.............33 17.1 Illustrations..............33 17.2 Headset operations............33 S531...
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17.3 Working as a wireless headset..........33 17.4 Working as a wired headset..........34 17.5 Pairing a new headset with the S531........34 17.6 Care and maintenance............34 S531...
• Never point the laser at smooth and reflective surfaces. This can lead to a reflection of the laser. WARNING! Voltage used for supply! Any contact with energized parts of the product, may lead to a electrical shock which can lead to serious injuries or even death! S531...
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• Please ensure that the storage temperature of the sensor is between -10 ... +50°C. • Avoid direct UV and solar radiation during storage. • For the storage the humidity must be <90%, no condensation. S531...
2 Registered trademarks 2 Registered trademarks SUTO ® Registered trademark of SUTO iTEC MODBUS ® Registered trademark of the Modbus Organization, Hopkinton, USA HART ® Registered trademark of the HART Communication Foundation, Austin, PROFIBUS ® Registered trademark of the PROFIBUS User Organization, Karlsruhe, Germany Android™, Google Play...
3 Application 3 Application S531 is a hand-held ultrasonic leak detector that helps you quickly find and record leakages in compressed air or any gas systems. When gases leak through tubes and tanks, an ultrasonic sound is produced. S531 can detect the sound from several-meter away, and transform the inaudible sound into a frequency that can be easily heard by ears.
The table shows the detection distance of various hole diameters at different pressures in the lab environment and with the trumpet on. Pressure / diameter 0.1 mm 0.2 mm 0.5 mm 0.5 bar 0.5 m 1.7 m 5.0 bar 3.6 m 11.5 m 18 m S531...
6 Scope of delivery 6 Scope of delivery The S531 layout in the transportation case is shown as below. Please make sure that all components listed below are included in your package. Qty Description Item No. S531 leak detector P560 0104...
This chapter introduces the S531 components and their functions. 7.1 Components Part Function Power button: Long press to turn S531 on or off. It also works as a shortcut button for taking photos in leak detection. Voice recording button: Press to record voice memos in leak detection.
7 Learning about the device 7.2 Touch screen display The 3.5” touch screen enables you to record and manage leak records as well as configure S531 easily. Part Function Leaks button Click to view and/or delete the leak records. Record button Click to record a detected leak by recording voice memos and taking photos.
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Pressure / Distance Setting Shows the latest settings for the pressure in the detected object and the distance between the S531 sensor and the leak point. You can change the settings by touching the numbers on the touch screen.
As shown in the following figure, S531 comes with two electrical connectors : • USB Type-C port: On the right-hand side of the S531 body, used to charge the S531 and transfer data. • Headset jack, At the bottom of the S531 handle, reserved to connect the wireless headset in case it has low battery.
8 Before you start for the first time 8 Before you start for the first time Before you use a new S531 to detect leaks for the first time, charge the device and perform the initial device setup. 8.1 Charging the device S531 is a battery-powered device and shipped with a partially charged battery.
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Note: The headset is paired with the S531 before delivery. The S531 can work with only the wireless headset provided by SUTO. When you purchase a new headset from SUTO, you must pair it with your S531 on your own. For more information about the headset and its...
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8 Before you start for the first time 9. Click Display Settings and adjust the display brightness. 10. Click Beeper Settings and adjust the volume of pressing buttons. Note: By clicking the icon on the top left side, you can return to the home screen. S531...
9 Procedure of conducting a leak survey 9 Procedure of conducting a leak survey Steps: 1. Creating a survey 2. Specifying the survey settings 3. Starting the survey 4. Detecting leaks Recording leaks 5. Managing leak records S531...
3. Starting the survey 10.1 Creating a survey To conduct a leak survey for a site, you must first create the survey in the S531. Steps: 1. Access Menu > Survey Start. 2. Enter the survey ID and site name.
10.4 Stopping the survey Stop the survey to trigger the S531 to store the leak records detected in this survey into a CSV file. 1. Access Menu > Survey Stop.
11 Detecting leaks 11 Detecting leaks After you start a survey, now you can use the S531 to detect and record leaks for the survey. The following steps describe a recommended procedure of detecting a leak. 1. After a survey is started, the home screen is shown as the left- hand side.
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5. When you are close to the leak point, mount the focus tube and focus tip onto the sensor, and scan with the focus tip until the exact location is found. Note: The focus tube and tip are used for leak detection, not for leak measurement. S531...
4. When you find the exact position, click the Record button on the screen. As shown on the left, a leak record is created for the leak point. This record is assigned with a unique leak tag (for example, 0001) and has the leak loss calculated. S531...
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12 Recording leaks 5. Point the S531 towards the leak point, and click the Camera icon or press the push button to take a photo of the detected leak point. 6. To highlight areas in the photo, click Mark. 7. Tap the red Square icon until it...
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14. Fill out the paper leak tag, and then tie it near the leak point. Note: To view detailed information in a leak record, click the Leaks button on the home screen. For more information, see Chapter Managing leak records. S531...
S531 to a PC. 13.1 Viewing and deleting a leak record You can view a leak record in the S531, and if you are not satisfied with the leakage data, you can delete the leak record and record again.
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3. On the PC, double click My Computer. Note: On the PC, the S531 is identified as a USB drive. When the S531 is connected to a PC for the first time, the S531 driver will be automatically installed on the PC.
◦ The user settings are reset to the factory defaults. ◦ The leak data (except the photo, voice recording and CSV files) before the update will be deleted from the S531. To avoid losing the leak data, before the update, please generate the leak data...
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Device Firmware Update as needed. Note: To update the sensor firmware update, click Sensor Firmware Update. 4. On the Device Update screen, turn on the OTG toggle. 5. Click the Next > button on the top right corner to proceed. S531...
Yes to start the update. 9. Wait until the firmware update is completed. After the update process is completed, the S531 restarts automatically. 14.3 Resetting the device In case you want to restore the ex-factory settings, you can perform the system reset.
14 Maintenance 14.4 Cleaning the sensor To clean the sensor and its accessories, you are recommended to use moist cloth only. ATTENTION! Do not use isopropyl alcohol to clean the sensor and its accessories! S531...
15 Optional accessories 15 Optional accessories Ultrasonic tone generator is an optional accessory that is used in pressure-less systems. The generator emits ultrasonic waves that can be detected by S531. Specification • Frequency: 40 kHz ± 10% • Automatically shut-down after 10 min ±...
1 second 17.3 Working as a wireless headset The headset is paired with S531 device before delivery. Do the following to set up the wireless connection: 1. Press and hold the power button for 3 seconds to power on the headset.
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S531. 17.5 Pairing a new headset with the S531 If you purchase a new headset from SUTO, you must pair the new headset with your S531. Detailed steps are as follows.
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To guarantee your personal safety, please do not wear or keep headphones in the vicinity (closer than 10 cm) of a pacemaker. ATTENTION! The maximum charging voltage is 5 V. Inappropriate charging may cause severe damage, fire or electrocution hazard. S531...
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