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  • Page 1 U S E R M A N U A L LF10...
  • Page 2 NL ACOUSTICS LTD Hiomotie 3 00380 Helsinki Finland +358 (0)10 583 3240 info@nlacoustics.com www.nlacoustics.com FI-26650896 Document version of: June 1, 2022 This User Manual supports the following LF10 version: S/N: AC13xxxx SW: 22H1...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. Notice to user 4.7.3 Advanced settings 1.1 Legal Language 1.2 Compliance Distance unit of measurement 1.3 Markings Reset settings 1.4 Customer help Available filters 1.5 Disposal of electronic waste Remove all data 2. Introduction Calibration mode 2.1 User safety 4.8 Real-time analysis 2.2 Specifications...
  • Page 4: Notice To User

    As NL Acoustics Ltd is committed to a policy of continuous Note: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with development, we reserve the right to make changes and...
  • Page 5: Markings

    Location of ID label The physical device ID label, CE marking, and WEEE CE and WEEE markings marking are situated on the top left side of the LF10 camera (Image 1). The ID label contains the following information: the product name, Canadian ISED certification label, serial  number, Chinese CMIIT ID, country of origin,...
  • Page 6: Introduction

    This acoustic image is superimposed in real-time over Do not try to repair or open the enclosure of the LF10 a digital camera image. The location of the sound source camera or the batteries. Do not use any damaged device, is shown on the camera screen.
  • Page 7: Specifications

    2.2 Specifications USER INTERFACE AND DISPLAY DEVICE Display: size: 5 in, 800x480; color: 24-bit RGB; Manufacturer: NL Acoustics Ltd. Brightness: 1000 cd/m2 (adjustable) Name: LF10 Input device: resistive touchscreen Power ON indicator: red LED MECHANICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL Image resolution: 800x480 Size: 315 x 170 x 161 mm (12.4 x 6.7 x 6.3 in)
  • Page 8: Package Contents

    2.3 Package contents If you choose the LF10 with the Tracer external battery, If you choose the LF10 with the RRC2040 external the product package includes: battery, the product package includes: 1. LF10 camera 1. LF10 camera 2. Battery 2. Two batteries 3.
  • Page 9: Camera Parts

    The status of the internal power supply unit is indicated by the power LED (Item 6 in Image 2), which turns red when the power is ON. While the power is ON, the LF10 dissipates heat through the three heatsinks (Items 8, 9, and 10 in Image 2) that are located on both sides and on top of the camera.
  • Page 10: Battery Parts

    2.5 Battery parts The LF10 primary battery configuration is the RRC2040, which is a small portable battery in an integrating housing. The RRC2040 battery option is presented in Section 2.5.1, while the second battery option called the Tracer battery – an external battery configuration – is described in Section 2.5.3.
  • Page 11: Tracer External Battery Parts

    2.5.3 Tracer external battery parts If you purchase the LF10 supplied with the Tracer external battery, see the battery parts below: Bottom: The main battery of the LF10 1: Output connector for the battery cable 2: Charge gauge 3: Battery charger connector...
  • Page 12: Getting Started

    3.1 Charging The main power source of the LF10 is an external battery: either the RRC2040 battery, or the Tracer. The batteries should be charged fully before operating the device. Please note that the batteries should also be fully recharged before placing them in storage.
  • Page 13: Charging The Tracer External Battery

    (i.e. charging cycles) of the battery. The Tracer battery and charger come delivered with the LF10. Only use the battery charger supplied with the LF10. 1. First, disconnect the battery cable from the battery output connector (Item 1 in Image 5).
  • Page 14: Startup

    The LF10 has internal system backup batteries which the 4: Screw the 30-mm hex screw through the housing main battery charges while the LF10 is in use. At the first into the handle. Tighten firmly (Item 4 in Image 6).
  • Page 15: Startup With Tracer External Battery

    Push the connector downwards all the way. 2. Attach the connector to the LF10 by following the instructions in Image 8, with the orientation markings facing the same way: Image 9: Battery cable inserted in the LF10 camera.
  • Page 16: Device Setup Wizard

    3.3.1 Device registration Create an account and register your device on the The first time the LF10 is powered up, the device setup NL Cloud service. Use the NL Cloud to store and view wizard will appear. The wizard will help you set up the...
  • Page 17: User Interface

    4. USER INTERFACE You can control various LF10 functionalities and operations at the user interface. This section describes the functionalities and the settings available to the user when operating the camera, such as the heatmap, snapshots and video capturing, uploading and browsing through the snapshots, settings, real-time analysis, data transfer, and updates.
  • Page 18: Taking A Snapshot

    4.4 Snapshot browser Snapshots can be assigned to a tag. Select a snapshot and The number of snapshots currently saved on the LF10 is type on the screen the tag of your choice. This information shown to the right of the Snapshot Browser button. If there is then included in the metadata of the snapshot.
  • Page 19: Zoom

    In single-source mode, the LF10 shows only the sound source with the highest An icon representing the WiFi connection status and intensity (marked by a crosshair). If there are multiple...
  • Page 20: Time Settings

    This option allows you to choose the desired user The NL Sonic Tester calibrator is available as an accessory interface language. The following languages are for periodically checking the accuracy of the LF10. For supported: more information, please contact your local distributor.
  • Page 21: Cloud Upload

    Snapshots in the LF10 can be exported to a USB flash The snapshots transferred to the flash drive can be drive. Open the cover on top of the LF10 (Image 11) and browsed on a PC with the NL Camera Viewer software insert the memory stick in the USB port.
  • Page 22: Remote Update

    5. AIR LEAK DETECTION FEATURES The LF10 detects compressed air leaks based on the sound the leak emits. The LF10 uses the functionalities called AutoDistance and AutoFilter for this purpose. The AutoDistance calculates the distance to the sound source. This distance information is used to calculate and display an estimate of how much the detected leak costs annually and the distance to the leak.
  • Page 23: Specific Settings

    - buttons can be used to select the distance that you estimate to be the most accurate. 5.3 Specific settings Leak corr.: The LF10’s leak size estimate is based on a large set of various measured leaks. In some cases, however, it might underestimate the leak size or in...
  • Page 24: Usage Techniques

    LF10. The NL Cloud is useful in such cases, as by taking a strong sound source is clearly outside the field of view.
  • Page 25: Reflections

    (Image 13). Image 13: An example of an actual sound source and three reflections shown by the LF10 in multi-source mode. The actual sound source is on the floor, while the three reflections are visible on the walls. When the camera is moved around, the location of the...
  • Page 26: Cloud

    Connect to the NL Cloud by accessing it from any modern taken with the LF10. The NL Camera Viewer can be web browser (e.g. Google Chrome, Microsoft Edge, or downloaded from the NL Cloud: simply access your Mozilla Firefox) at the following address: account and click “Download NL Viewer“...
  • Page 27: Maintenance

    - NOTE: Do not try to repair or open the enclosure replace any broken accessories with genuine NL Acoustics of the LF10 camera or the batteries. Do not use any spare parts. Properly dispose of and/or recycle broken damaged device, battery, or cables. Protect the device equipment.
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