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- Page 1 Soundsens i ® Soundsens i User Manual Fluid Conservation Systems, Inc 502 TechneCenter Drive, Suite B Milford, Ohio 45150 Phone (800) 531-5465 www.fluidconservation.com...
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Page 2: Record Of Amendments
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Record of Amendments Keep this record in the front of the User Manual. When the document has been amended write the amendment number, the date, the paragraph numbers affected by the amendment and your initials in the table below. Amendment Amendment Reason for Re-Issue... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Contents Record of Amendments .......................2 Introduction ..........................5 Components........................5 Concept..........................5 Charging the Carry Case....................6 Setting Up SoundSens......................7 Setup With PC........................7 Start the software......................7 Connect the carry case to the PC.................8 Information regarding connection via Serial RS232............9 Information regarding connection via USB ..............10 Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together ........11 Communication Test....................12... - Page 4 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Downloading Loggers (Multiple Suitcases) ..............40 Correlation........................41 The Basic Recording Graph ..................44 Recording Graph Advance Features ................45 SoundSens Software Advanced Configuration ..............47 The General tab ......................47 The General tab (continued) ..................48 The Communications tab ....................49 The Recording Defaults tab....................50 The Pipe Layout tab .......................51 The Correlation tab......................52...
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Page 5: Introduction
SoundSens i can store four sets of recording sessions. This is equivalent to 4 nights of data storage. The SoundSens PC software contains help files for using the PC to setup, download and analyse recordings. -
Page 6: Charging The Carry Case
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Charging the Carry Case The carry case contains rechargeable batteries. It must be charged for 24 hours before first use. Re-charge the carry case when the battery status LED starts to flash RED. The data will be lost if the unit goes completely flat. -
Page 7: Setting Up Soundsens
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Setting Up SoundSens Setup With PC Start the software Run the SoundSens software from the Start menu as illustrated here. The opening screen for the SoundSens software. SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 7 of 63... -
Page 8: Connect The Carry Case To The Pc
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Connect the carry case to the PC Serial (RS232) Communication Cable The male end of the cable plugs into the Master Serial connector on the carry case, and the female end plugs into your laptop or PC. See next page for further information USB Communication Cable The A end (rectangle shape) plugs into your PC or... -
Page 9: Information Regarding Connection Via Serial Rs232
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Information regarding connection via Serial RS232 When you connect the carry case to your laptop or PC via the Serial (RS232) cable the PC will not do anything. You must select the correct communications port manually. From the Tools menu click Options Then select the Communications tab (see below) Select the correct port from the drop down list. -
Page 10: Information Regarding Connection Via Usb
• Pre Production Sensor • Production Sensor (The original SoundSens logger) • Production Sensor II (Dark blue plastic logger) • Production Sensor III (Otherwise known as SoundSens i) The port drop down menu is usually picked automatically. Click Select to continue. -
Page 11: Information Regarding Daisy Chaining Multiple Cases Together
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together To communicate with multiple cases you need to connect them together using SoundSens serial communication cables, and then via USB to the PC. The suitcase lid will have an arrangement of D shape communication ports and a USB port. -
Page 12: Communication Test
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Communication Test With the carry case (or cases) connected to your PC or Laptop click the sixth icon on the menu bar. The software will now communicate with the case (or cases) and loggers. The list which pops up shows the logger positions in the case. -
Page 13: Quick Recording Setup
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Quick recording setup Connect the carry case to your PC or Laptop. To setup a quick recording either click the Recording Setup button on the Wizard Bar (left image), or click the 7 button on the menu bar (circled above). - Page 14 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The time line shows a series of logging sessions as dark blue lines. (SEE DIAGRAM BELOW) If the time line is red then check the “Start Series At Time/Date” values are not in the past (SEE NEXT DIAGRAM). It is possible to set a date and time for the recording series to start NOTE : Do not set a start time more than 36...
- Page 15 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Select the sample period. This is determined by the pipe material and diameter. Suggested sample periods for pipe materials and lengths are shown below. Pipe Short distances Metre Long distances Metre Very long distances Up to 6”...
- Page 16 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation After you are happy with the settings in the setup window, click OK. The SoundSens software should communicate with the suitcase. The SoundSens software will display this message if the setup worked. Click OK to continue. Deploy SoundSens correlation pods ( i.e.
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Page 17: Quick Recording Setup With Multiple Cases
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Quick recording setup with Multiple Cases Connect the suitcases together as shown in the section “Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together” Follow the instructions from the section “Quick recording setup”. At the stage of upload you will notice the software communicates with each suitcase and each logger within in turn. - Page 18 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation After uploading the settings to the loggers the SoundSens software will look something like this… This countdown timer shows how much time Pipe layout is left before the logging menu starts The number in brackets shows how many logging Pipe layout area...
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Page 19: Setup Without Pc
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Setup Without PC Basic Carry Case Operation Please note When the carry case is not being used it will switch to a low power standby mode for battery conservation, so the carry case display will turn off after 20 seconds if no buttons are pressed. -
Page 20: Set Time / Date
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Set Time / Date Setting the time is rarely necessary as the unit contains an accurate clock, and when connected to a PC the time and date are updated. 1. Press MODIFY to cycle through the menu options until you see “Set Time / Date” 2. -
Page 21: Daytime Quick Recording Setup
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Daytime Quick Recording Setup This sets up a recording session which will start after a 30 minute delay. Three recordings will be made each 20 seconds long, five minutes apart. Delay to start of recording: 30 min Interval between recordings: 5 min... -
Page 22: Overnight Quick Recording Setup
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Overnight Quick Recording Setup This sets up a recording session which will start at 2am. Three recordings will be made each 20 seconds long, one hour apart. Recording start time: 2 am Interval between recordings: 1 hour Length or each recording: 20 sec... -
Page 23: Custom Recording Setup
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Custom Recording Setup This option sets up a recording with user-defined settings. 1. Press MODIFY to cycle through the menu options until you see “Recording Setup” 2. Press OK to start 3. For each setting number use the MODIFY key to change the value 4. - Page 24 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation For the last setting, ‘number of recordings’, if a value is selected that uses more than the available memory in the logger then exclamation marks will be shown as a warning. For example if the recoding length is set to 60 seconds and the number of recordings is set to 4 then the display will show: NUMBER OF RECORDINGS:4 !!
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Page 25: Downloading Data To The Carry Case
-OO- Viewing Stored Data Details This option shows a summary of data sets stored in the SoundSens i. A ‘set’ is the collection of data transferred during a download. The summary shows the set number, number of pods used and the start time of the first recording, e.g. -
Page 26: Soundsens Case User Interface
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation SoundSens Case User Interface Summary Press any key to Time and Date wake up display. First screen is always Press Modify Time and Date Set Recording 1? (30 Min Delay) Press Modify Set recording 2? (2 am Start) Press OK to select an item. -
Page 27: Set Recording 1 (30 Minute Delay)
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Set Recording 1 (30 Minute Delay) Set Recording 1 (30 Min Delay) Press OK Press any key to wake up display. Time and Date should be displayed. A recording session will be set up with the following settings…... -
Page 28: Set Recording 2 (2Am Start)
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Set Recording 2 (2am Start) Set Recording 2 (2 am Start) Press OK Press any key to wake up display. Time and Date should be displayed. A recording session will be set up with the following settings…... -
Page 29: Set User Defined Recording
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Set User Defined Recording Set User Defined Recording Press any key to wake up display. Time and Date should be displayed. After the loggers have been Press MODIFY three times programmed the display will change to Display should read…... -
Page 30: Download Data From Loggers To Carry Case
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Download Data From Loggers to Carry Case Download Data Press OK Display will show Downloading From Press any key to wake up display. Loggers… Time and Date should be displayed. Press MODIFY four times Followed by Display should read…... -
Page 31: View Stored Data
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation View Stored Data View Stored Data Press any key to wake up display. Time and Date should be displayed. Press MODIFY five times Display should read… Stored Data (OK) To View Press OK This indicates that the first Display will show recording in the memory of the... -
Page 32: Set Time And Data
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Set Time and Data Set Time and Date Press any key to wake up display. Time and Date should be displayed. Press MODIFY six times Display should read… Set Time/Date (OK) To Start Time and Date Displayed Press OK... -
Page 33: Dealing With Data
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Dealing With Data Creating A Pipe Layout It is possible to either create a basic schematic layout of the underground pipe work, or add a background image for illustration purposes. Pipe Layout Menu Add map / Move pipe layout items Logger correlation... -
Page 34: Add A Background Image (Optional)
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Add a background image (optional) Click the Add Map / Background Image button. Click Browse and use the standard windows explorer interface to locate a bitmap (bmp) file to use as a background. You must click the “Display Bitmap”... -
Page 35: Pipe Layout Toolbar
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Pipe Layout Toolbar The pipe layout toolbar at the bottom of the pipe layout area shows Pipe, Join, Text Comment and the serial of each logger used. Putting loggers on the map Start by selecting a logger and with the mouse button held down drag and drop it from the toolbar onto the pipe layout area. -
Page 36: Putting Text Comments On The Map
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Putting text comments on the map To add a text comment click Text Comment and then click on the map where you wish to see a text comment. Add your text comment, choose the angle you wish and then click OK. Type your text comment here, and pick a text direction, then click OK SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd... -
Page 37: Adding Connecting Pipe Work To The Map
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Adding connecting pipe work to the map After dragging and dropping the loggers onto the pipe layout area and adding the join points you can start adding the connecting pipes. Click the pipe icon once and then move the mouse pointer over one of the loggers. Click and hold the mouse button down over the first logger and then move the mouse to the logger you wish to connect it to. -
Page 38: Changing Properties On Pipe Layout
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Changing Properties on Pipe Layout Right click on the pipe you want to change and select Pipe Properties from the menu. Change the pipe material here Change the pipe length here Change the pipe diameter from the drop down menu here Click OK to keep the changes or Cancel to leave unchanged. -
Page 39: Download Loggers
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Download loggers The loggers can be collected when the recordings have finished. If you leave the SoundSens software running then you will see the following information to help you tell when the recordings are being done, and when they are finished. Time shows how long until the recording starts. -
Page 40: Downloading Loggers (Multiple Suitcases)
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Downloading Loggers (Multiple Suitcases) Connect the suitcases together as shown in the section “Information regarding daisy chaining multiple cases together” Connect the USB cable to the first suitcase. Click the Download button. The software will ask for conformation about the number of cases. If this number is incorrect ensure the USB cable is connected to the first suitcase, and that all the cases are connected together correctly. -
Page 41: Correlation
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Correlation After the data has been downloaded correlation begins automatically. To begin the correlation process manually after opening a data file click the Perform Correlation button, or click Correlate on the left menu bar. SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 41 of 63... - Page 42 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation After correlation has finished the software sorts the data. The most likely leak correlations will be at the top. The location of each possible leak is marked on the map by red markers. SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 42 of 63...
- Page 43 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Click once on the recording graph and the blue circles will indicate which two loggers have been correlated between. A third smaller blue circle will show the possible leak location Click once on recording graph.
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Page 44: The Basic Recording Graph
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Basic Recording Graph Two logger serial numbers between which correlation has taken place Leak location shown as distance from logger 1. (Logger 1 > Logger 2) Distance between loggers Sound velocity shown in brackets Logger 1 Logger 2 Leak distance from logger 1 and logger 2... -
Page 45: Recording Graph Advance Features
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Recording Graph Advance Features Zoom functions Zoom X – Zoom Y – Zoom XY – Zoom Out One Step – Zoom Out Fully Listen to recordings from loggers Left logger – Both loggers – Right logger – Stop playback Graph viewing options This drop down menu reduces the number of... - Page 46 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Reveal Advanced Graph Options Click the small up arrow on the bottom left of the graph to reveal the advance graph options (see below) Logger 1 Logger 2 Serial number Serial number Date and time of recording To see the correlation graph between two different loggers just change the serial numbers shown in the drop down menus for logger 1 and logger 2, and then click Apply.
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Page 47: Soundsens Software Advanced Configuration
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation SoundSens Software Advanced Configuration From the Tools menu click Options. This is intended as a general guide to the SoundSens software options. For further assistance and explanation please contact the Radcom technical support team. The General tab Software start up options. -
Page 48: The General Tab (Continued)
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The General tab (continued) Start the SoundSens software in Advanced or Normal mode. Change the measurement units In Advanced mode you will see options such as between metric and imperial those seen at the bottom of the correlation graph The default location for the SoundSens The location of the pipe... -
Page 49: The Communications Tab
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Communications tab Set the default sensor (logger) type Set the default communication port SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 49 of 63... -
Page 50: The Recording Defaults Tab
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Recording Defaults tab The default recording options. Change the Notch filter value for filtering out mains frequency interference. This is set when the software is installed, but can be changed here (for UK it should be set to 50Hz) These are the default recording durations for selected pipe materials. -
Page 51: The Pipe Layout Tab
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Pipe Layout tab The pipe layout area options To change the colour of the pipes on the pipe layout double click on the coloured area. Select a new colour from the menu which pops up on the screen, and then click OK SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd... -
Page 52: The Correlation Tab
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Correlation tab By default only one peak will be Mid peak suppression highlighted with it’s value If the logger hears nothing then it displayed on the graph. You can may put a large peak in the centre of change this to a higher number if the correlation graph. -
Page 53: The Exhaustive Correlation Tab
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Exhaustive Correlation tab The default option here is All Recordings. This will perform correlation using all the recordings in the loggers. Use Pop-up Significant Correlations to automatically display the graph or graphs for locations most likely to have leaks. -
Page 54: The Graph Colours Tab
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Graph Colours tab To access the tabs past Exhaustive Correlation you need to click the right hand arrow as indicated on this diagram Configures the styles and colours used to display data graphs as well as fonts for axis and graph text. Select Defaults to return to the default settings. -
Page 55: The Graph Options Tab
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation The Graph Options tab Configures the functionality of the graph. SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 55 of 63... -
Page 56: Troubleshooting
The options are • Pre Production Sensor • Production Sensor (The original SoundSens logger) • Production Sensor II (Dark blue plastic logger) • Production Sensor III (Otherwise known as SoundSens i) SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 56 of 63... -
Page 57: Change Sensor Type
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Change Sensor Type From the Tools menu click Options Click the Communications tab The currently selected sensor Is shown here To change the sensor type follow the next instruction SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 57 of 63... - Page 58 • Pre Production Sensor • Production Sensor (The original SoundSens logger) • Production Sensor II (Dark blue plastic logger) • Production Sensor III (Otherwise known as SoundSens i) After making your selection click OK to save the change. SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd...
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Page 59: Soundsens Software
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation SoundSens Software License Agreement Carefully read all the terms and conditions of this agreement prior to using this SoundSens Software. By attempting to load the Software you indicate your acceptance of these terms and conditions. License: You have the non-exclusive right to use the enclosed Program on a single CPU. -
Page 60: Installation Instructions
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Installation Instructions Put the CD in your PC drive, and double click the “installer” icon The Radcom Software Installer window will pop up. Click the SoundSens button. When the Installation Wizard begins click Next to continue. SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 60 of 63... - Page 61 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Agree to the license, and then click next. If you wish to change the location of the installed files you may do so here. Click next to continue. Click install to continue. SoundSens User Guide ©Radcom (Technologies) Ltd Page 61 of 63...
- Page 62 SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation Select notch filter value for electrical noise rejection. By default 50Hz is selected for the United Kingdom. Then click next. (this option can be changed from within the software after installation. Tools -> Options -> Pipe Layout) Click Finish to complete the installation.
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Page 63: Usb Driver Installation Instructions
SoundSens User Guide Leak Localisation and correlation USB Driver Installation Instructions If you are installing the SoundSens software on a PC which has never had a USB SoundSens case connected to it, you should install the USB driver. From the installation CD double click the “USB Drivers”... - Page 64 CONTACT Fluid Conservation Systems, Inc 502 TechneCenter Drive, Suite B Milford, Ohio 45150 Toll free (800) 531-5465 Fax (513) 831-9336 www.fluidconservation.com Note: Fluid Conservation Systems, Inc reserves the right to change products, services and/or specifications without additional notice to the consumer.