Page 1 Operating Manual SONASCREEN Acoustic camera for preventive maintenance Translation of the German Original Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 2: Table Of Contents
Operating Manual | Content SONASCREEN Content Introduction ........................4 Notes on this documentation ..................4 Representations in this documentation ................ 4 Identification of warning instructions ................5 Safety instructions ......................6 Introduction ........................6 Basic hazards ........................7 Personnel and qualifications ..................8 Safety-conscious working practices ................
Page 3 Operating Manual | Content SONASCREEN 5.4.1 Setting the distance from the sound source ..........57 5.4.2 Setting scaling mode and dynamics ............... 58 5.4.3 Setting the frequency filter ................60 5.4.4 Setting the recording time ................61 5.4.5 Adjusting the audio output ................62 Creating screenshots ....................
Page 4: Introduction
Operating Manual | 1 Introduction SONASCREEN 1 Introduction This section is intended to explain function, structure and representations of this documentation to simplify handling of this documentation. Notes on this documentation Purpose This documentation constitutes an integral part of the product and contains important advice on safe operation as well as all information on intended and efficient use.
Page 5: Identification Of Warning Instructions
Operating Manual | 1 Introduction SONASCREEN 1.3 Identification of warning instructions Classes of danger, signal words and colors This documentation contains warnings regarding hazards of different classifications. These classes are characterized by signal words and colors. They include the following: DANGER Warns of immediate danger, which, if ignored, may lead to death or serious injury.
Page 6: Safety Instructions
Operating Manual | 2 Safety instructions SONASCREEN 2 Safety instructions This section contains safety information relating to the protection of persons as well as safe and fault-free operation. All user groups of the product must be aware of and follow these safety provisions.
Page 7: Basic Hazards
Operating Manual | 2 Safety instructions SONASCREEN 2.2 Basic hazards Definition Basic hazards are residual risks that remain even with safety-conscious intended use. State of the art The product meets the current state of the art and applicable safety rules. All components of the product are tested thoroughly before they leave the factory and are delivered in a condition for safe operation.
Page 8: Personnel And Qualifications
Operating Manual | 2 Safety instructions SONASCREEN 2.3 Personnel and qualifications Basic requirements The product must only be used by operators that have completely read and understood the safety instructions and all documents of the user documentation. Personnel undergoing training or instructions or persons taking part in general vocational training programs may only operate the device under the continuous supervision of operating or technical personnel.
Page 9: Safety-Conscious Working Practices
Do not use the product and its accessories if they display functional errors and/or visible damage. • Only connect the product to approved equipment received from SONOTEC GmbH or its sales partners. • The product adheres to the protection class given in the technical specification and is protected against splash water.
Page 10: Modifications And Alterations
Spare parts and accessories Spare parts and accessories must comply with the technical requirements specified by SONOTEC GmbH and its suppliers. Whenever original parts are used, compliance is given. No alterations to the software Do not alter the supplied software or commission software alterations to third parties. The software may not be disassembled, decrypted or decompiled in full or in part.
Page 11: Data Security
Operating Manual | 2 Safety instructions SONASCREEN 2.7 Data security Data loss The loss of measurement data may lead to incomplete measuring chains or misinterpretations. • Always make sure to backup measurement data regularly on external data media. • Back up your measurement data before updating the software or resetting the device to factory settings.
Page 12: Description Of The Device
3.2 Prohibited use Any use not approved by SONOTEC GmbH is prohibited and may lead to injury or damage to property. SONOTEC GmbH accepts no liability for damage caused by prohibited use of the product.
Page 13: Scope Of Delivery
Designation Article number SONASCREEN acoustic camera (included in set 700 01 0416) 400 01 0233 SONASCREEN IR acoustic camera (included in set 700 01 0419) 400 01 0243 Charger/power supply for SONASCREEN acoustic camera 400 01 0235 Peltor earmuffs, noise protection headphones...
Page 14: Connections, Interfaces, Device Elements
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN 3.4 Connections, interfaces, device elements Structure Figure 1: Measurement and operating side with connections, interfaces and device elements 14 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 15 Connection/interface/device element LEDs (torchlight functionality) Camera for detection of optical signals Infrared sensor  The infrared sensor is only available for the “SONASCREEN IR” model. Microphones for detection of acoustic signals Connection for tripod adapter plate Connection for charger/power supply Touch screen Earphone connection (jack socket 3.5 mm)
Page 16: Status Display And Device Buttons
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN 3.5 Status display and device buttons Structure Figure 2: Operating side with status display and device buttons Description Component Description/function Status LEDs Show the current state of charge state of charge Status LED Shows the current device status: SONASCREEN...
Page 17: Device Labeling
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN 3.6 Device labeling Identification plate Figure 3: Identification plate with its components Identification Manufacturer’s address CE marking Symbol protection class Device designation Serial number Power rating Disposal symbol Symbol Lithium-Ion battery 17 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 18: User Interface
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN 3.7 User interface This section describes the software's screens. Depending on the use of the software (directly on the device or on a personal computer), individual functions may be activated or deactivated.
Page 19: Configuration
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN Type Description/function Open saved • List for selection of saved measurements measurements • Icon for opening the selected measurement  The list shows up to 20 of the measurements last saved in the working directory.
Page 20 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN Type Description/function Data management Opens a screen for data management: • within the device's internal storage • on a connected USB storage medium Support information Opens a screen with the manufacturer's contact information and a and update software button for updating the device software.
Page 21 • Unit • Temperature range and resolution • Color palette  The infrared measurement options are only available for the “SONASCREEN IR” model. Password protection Opens a screen for activation/deactivation of password protection. Long-term Opens a screen for activation/deactivation and settings of long-term measurement measurements.
Page 22: Measurement
• Allows for toggling averaged and peak hold images during long- term measurements.  The infrared image is only available for the “SONASCREEN IR” model. "Measurement Contains tools for preparation and analysis of measurements. (see settings" toolbar ""Measurement settings"...
Page 23 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN Type Description/function Spectrogram • Shows the intensity of the ultrasonic signal in spectra over time. • Allows for scaling the X-axis (timeline) and Y-axis as well as the amplitude scale. "Control" toolbar Contains tools for measurement control.
Page 24 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN "Control" toolbar The control tools are used to manage measurements. The available tools differ depending on the current application (Measurement recording, Leakage measurement, Measurement analysis). Icon Designation Description/function Availability Start measurement Starts a measurement recording in •...
Page 25 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN Icon Designation Description/function Availability Save measurement Opens a screen for saving a recorded • Measurement analysis measurement. LEDs Turns the device's LEDs on or off. • Measurement recording • Measurement analysis •...
Page 26: Password Protection
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN 3.7.4 Password protection Structure Figure 8: "Password protection" screen Description Type Description/function Turn off Shuts down the device software and turns off the device. Unlock device Opens the virtual keyboard for entering the password. Password information Opens a dialog window with hints on the procedure when the password has been forgotten.
Page 27: Computer Software
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN 3.8 Computer software For the device, two software applications are available that may be installed on Windows computers. This section describes the two software applications. 3.8.1 SONASCREEN software Description The software used on the device is also available as software for Microsoft Windows computers.
Page 28: Leakreport Software
Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN 3.8.2 LeakReport software Function The “LeakReport” computer software is used to generate reports in XSLX (Microsoft Excel) and PDF formats from the measurement data of leakage measurements. Structure Figure 9: LeakReport user interface Description Type Description/function...
Page 29 Operating Manual | 3 Description of the device SONASCREEN Type Description/function Start report Opens a dialog window for: • Setting a report name and comment • Creating the report  The name will be displayed in the header of each report page. The comment will be displayed on the report's title page.
Page 30: Preparing A Work Order
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4 Preparing a work order This section describes preparations and settings that are necessary and/or useful before processing a work order to record reliable and assessable measurement data and to perform well-structured measurements. 4.1 Turning on the device Description To record measurement data or analyze measurements, the device needs to be turned on...
Page 31: Configuring The Device
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4.2 Configuring the device After turning on, the device's configuration needs to be checked and customized to the corresponding work order and/or the tester's requirements if necessary. 4.2.1 Setting user interface language, virtual keyboard and unit system Description The user interface language, the layout of the virtual keyboard and the unit system used for the measurements may be customized to the tester's requirements.
Page 32 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN In the Language selection field, select the particular user interface language. In the Virtual keyboard field, select the layout for the virtual keyboard. 32 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 33 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN In the Unit system field, select the unit system required for the measurement. Further information For setting the user interface language, the keyboard layout and the unit system, please also see the descriptions of the following screens: •...
Page 34: Setting Recording Options, Date And Time
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4.2.2 Setting recording options, date and time Description The quality of the recorded measurements depends on the configuration of the acoustic recording and the camera capture. This configuration also influences the measurement data's memory size.
Page 35 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN Tap the "Recording options, date and time" icon. Select beam speed, acoustic averaging as well as camera resolution and speed according to the guidelines or measurement requirements.  All values will be saved automatically directly after selection. In the field Change date &...
Page 36: Setting Saving Options
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4.2.3 Setting saving options Description For clearer representation, measurements will be organized in folders. For several or repeated measurements at an individual measuring point, measurement series may be defined. Each measurement series will have its own name. This name is used as saving location (directory) and within the file name of each measurement of a measurement series.
Page 37 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN In the Measurement series field, activate/deactivate saving measurements in a measurement series.  If Measurement series is activated, a name for the measurement series must be entered. Further information For setting saving options, please also see the description of the following screens: •...
Page 38: Infrared Measurement - Setting Options
Temperature range and resolution for the measurement • Color palette for assigning a color to the measured values  Availability The infrared measurement options are only available for the “SONASCREEN IR” model. Procedure Open the "Configuration" screen. In the "Configuration" screen, switch to section 2.
Page 39 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN Tap the “Infrared measurement” icon. In the Unit field, select the particular unit. In the Temperature range and resolution field, select the particular temperature range.  The resolution depends on the selected temperature range. In the Color palette field, select the particular color palette for assigning colors to the measurement values.
Page 40: Customizing Function Keys
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4.2.5 Customizing function keys Description All eight function keys of the device offer functions preconfigured by the manufacturer. Each function key may be customized with predefined functions. Generally, the following functions are available: •...
Page 41 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN Tap the "Function key customization" icon. Select the preferred function for each function key. Further information For customization of the function keys, please also see the description of the following screens: •...
Page 42: Selecting A Theme
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4.2.6 Selecting a theme Description The device offers two different themes to display the user interface in a light or dark design. Procedure Open the "Configuration" screen. In the "Configuration" screen, switch to section 2. Tap the "Themes"...
Page 43: Using Password Protection
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4.2.7 Using password protection Description To limit misuse of the device or the measurement data saved therein, the device may be protected by password. If password protection has been set, the device must be unlocked by password after each startup.
Page 44 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN Tap the on-screen "Return" key.  Password protection is activated. Unlocking the device If the device has been secured by password, the "Password protection" screen will be displayed when turning on the device. In the "Password protection"...
Page 45 (see "7.2 Resetting the device", page 103)or • unlocked by a master password. The master password may be requested from SONOTEC GmbH. For requesting a master password, some details are necessary for identity verification. They can be retrieved as follows: In the "Password protection"...
Page 46: Setting The Trigger
Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN 4.3 Setting the trigger Description Triggers are used for automated saving of measurement sections during measurement recording. Triggers for saving may be customized. This is possible with two different methods.  Availability Automated recording of measurement data with triggers is only available in the "Measurement recording"...
Page 47 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN Setting the "BeamPic" trigger method Open the "Configuration" screen. Tap the "Trigger" icon. Activate the enabled checkbox. Enter the particular values in the Pre-trigger time, Post-trigger time and Trigger level fields. In the Data to store picklist, select the data you want to save.
Page 48 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN "Spectrum" trigger method In the "Spectrum" trigger method, multiple grid points may be defined as triggers within the spectrum. Each grid point contains values for frequency and trigger level. A reference spectrum is generated from the grid points.
Page 49 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN Setting the "Spectrum" trigger method Open the "Configuration" screen. Tap the "Trigger" icon. Activate the enabled checkbox. Enter the particular values in the Pre-trigger time and Post-trigger time fields. In the Data to store picklist, select the data you want to save. In the Trigger method picklist, select the spectrum option.
Page 50 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN "Spectrum" screen Figure 10: "Spectrum" screen Type Description/function Grid point • Defines frequency and level on a determined position within the spectrum. • May be moved to a different position by tapping and pulling or by entering different values for frequency and level.
Page 51 Operating Manual | 4 Preparing a work order SONASCREEN Type Description/function Next grid point • Switches to the grid point after the selected grid point. Previous grid point • Switches to the grid point before the selected grid point. 51 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 52: Performing Measurements
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5 Performing measurements The device may be used to record measurement data with two differing methods. Apart from measurements suited for differing applications, the devices offers the possibility to specifically record measurement data for leakage measurements. Depending on the recording method, different controls and measurements settings are available (see "3.7.3 Measurement", page 22).
Page 53 (Ultra) = measurement range up to 100 kHz (Ultra IR) = measurement range up to 100 kHz with infrared measurement  The “Ultra IR” recording mode is only available for the “SONASCREEN IR” model. Tap the required recording mode.  The measurement is started with the selected recording mode.
Page 54: Starting A Leakage Measurement
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.2 Starting a leakage measurement Description Measurements that are started with the “Leakage measurement” recording method are used for detection and documentation of compressed air leakage. Due to the measurement data that are required for this kind of detection, different controls and measurement settings have to be predefined by the manufacturer and cannot be customized.
Page 55 (Ultra) = measurement range up to 100 kHz (Ultra IR) = measurement range up to 100 kHz with infrared measurement  The “Ultra IR” recording mode is only available for the “SONASCREEN IR” model. Tap the required recording mode.  The leakage measurement is started in the selected recording mode.
Page 56: Starting An Infrared Measurement
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.3 Starting an infrared measurement  Availability Infrared measurements may only be performed with the “SONASCREEN IR” model. Procedure ATTENTION Faulty measurement results with connected power supply! Performing measurements with connected power supply may lead to faulty measurement results.
Page 57: Customizing Measurement Settings
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.4 Customizing measurement settings Depending on the work order, differing measurement settings in the “Measurement” screen may be required or useful for optimized analysis and evaluation of measurement data. 5.4.1 Setting the distance from the sound source Description For identification of sound sources with unknown origin, precise distance designation is not essential.
Page 58: Setting Scaling Mode And Dynamics
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.4.2 Setting scaling mode and dynamics Description The beam picture or the infrared image support the detection, analysis and evaluation of sound signals or infrared signals. Scaling mode and dynamics may be used to determine the representation of the sound signals or infrared signals.
Page 59 Temperatures below the calculated minimum value are displayed in black in the infrared image.  The “Auto (IR)” scaling mode is only available for the “SONASCREEN IR” model. Off (IR) The “Off (IR)” scaling mode allows for comparisons with a reference temperature.
Page 60: Setting The Frequency Filter
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.4.3 Setting the frequency filter Description Low-frequency sound sources create large color areas. These color areas may overlap the areas of high-frequency sound sources that are easier to detect. For separation and representation of the high-frequency sound sources, a frequency filter is available to set or select frequency bands.
Page 61: Setting The Recording Time
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN Procedure In the “Measurement” screen, tap the "Frequency filter" icon. Tap the Filter mode button and select the filter mode. Set the values by moving sliders or selecting values in the picklists depending on the selected filter mode.
Page 62: Adjusting The Audio Output
“Ultra” and “Ultra shown in the spectrum by lines. IR”)  Further information on the audio modes of the ultrasonic signal may be found in the FAQs on sonotec.eu under:  FAQ-G2 62 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 63 Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN Procedure In the “Measurement” screen, tap the "Audio output" icon. Activate audio output. Set the volume by moving the slider. In recording mode up to 24 kHz Activate/deactivate audio output filtering. In “Ultra” or “Ultra IR” recording modes Activate the ultrasound signal's audibility with the FM function.
Page 64: Creating Screenshots
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.5 Creating screenshots Description During recording or analyzing measurements, screenshots may be taken. These screenshots may be used for documentation of measurements and/or procedures. A screenshot saves the display view with its current layout. Screenshots are saved in PNG format within the working directory and may be transferred from the device to a personal computer by using a USB storage medium.
Page 65: Ending A Measurement
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.6 Ending a measurement Description During recording a measurement, all measurement data will be cached in the device for the duration of the set recording time. The cached time period is displayed in the spectrogram. This allows for checking and/or analyzing the measurement data either directly during or after ending a measurement.
Page 66: Saving A Measurement
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.7 Saving a measurement Description All measurement data cached after ending a measurement may be saved in a measurement data file in the device. Each saved measurement data file may be opened again at any point in time.
Page 67: Saving A Leakage Measurement For Report
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.8 Saving a leakage measurement for report Description Reports of measurement data from leakage measurements may be generated with the “Using LeakReport software” computer software. Regardless of the recording time set in the device, leakage measurements will always be saved with a recording time of one second.
Page 68: Managing User Profiles
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.9 Managing user profiles Description User profiles may be used to save configurations and measurement settings. Thus, settings that have been defined for a specific measurement may be used again for similar or repeated measurements.
Page 69 Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN Creating a user profile In the "choose profile" screen, tap the new Profile button.  The new profile window opens. Enter a name and description for the user profile. Tap the OK button. ...
Page 70 Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN Restoring defaults When restoring defaults, all currently loaded configurations and measurement settings will be deleted from the device's internal storage. All created user profiles remain saved and may be loaded again. After restoring defaults, the following device defaults will be reset: Configuration/measurement setting Value Distance...
Page 71: Using Long-Term Measurement
Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN 5.10 Using long-term measurement Description In a long-term measurement, the following measurement data will be recorded and saved for a configurable time interval: • Averaged beam picture (averaged values of the individual beam pictures) •...
Page 72 Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN Tap the "Long-term measurement" icon. Activate the activate checkbox. Enter the particular value for the time interval in the Interval field.  The value must be between 10 and 900. Recording a long-term measurement Start a measurement with the particular recording method.
Page 73 Operating Manual | 5 Performing measurements SONASCREEN Additional display options in the beam picture Option Description/function Indicates that the averaged image is displayed. Tapping this icon switches to the peak hold image. Indicates that the peak hold image is displayed. Tapping this icon switches to the averaged image.
Page 74: Concluding A Work Order
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6 Concluding a work order After performing and saving all measurements, these may subsequently be analyzed on the device or edited for further applications (e.g. videos, reports or editing on the personal computer).
Page 75 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Tap the “Open measurement” icon.  The selected measurement is opened in the "Measurement" screen. Further information For opening saved measurements, please also see the following descriptions and/or instructions: • Start •...
Page 76: Evaluating Measurement Results
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6.2 Evaluating measurement results Measurement results may be evaluated either directly after ending a measurement or subsequently as saved measurement. 6.2.1 Playing back a measurement Description Measurements can be played back in a range of speeds or in single image steps. This may be helpful for: •...
Page 77 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Using timeline navigation Using the timeline navigation, each single image of a completed or saved measurement may be accessed directly. In the “Measurement” screen, tap the "Timeline navigation" icon. Move the slider (3) to the particular position within the measurement. Optional: Navigate between the single images with the "Next image"...
Page 78: Adding A Marker In The Spectrogram
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6.2.2 Adding a marker in the spectrogram Description Markers may be used to indicate acoustic events within a measurement. Markers may be added in the spectrogram: • during recording of a measurement or •...
Page 79 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Navigating between markers If measurements contain markers, it is possible to navigate between markers. It is also possible to delete existing markers. Tap the "Marker navigation" icon. Use the "Next marker" (1) or "Previous marker" (2) icons to navigate between markers. Optional: Tap the "Delete"...
Page 80: Customizing The Display
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6.2.3 Customizing the display Description The display view and its individual areas may be customized to: • enhance evaluations during measurement recording and/or • provide more accurate analyses of completed or saved measurements. Changing the display view layout Beam picture, spectrogram and spectrum may either be displayed as full screen or in a combined view.
Page 81 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Order View Image Beam picture as full screen Spectrogram and spectrum as full screen Combined view with zoomed-out beam picture 81 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 82 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Customizing beam picture representation In the "Measurement" screen, tap the beam picture and keep pressing for about 2 seconds.  A context menu with the following display options will open: Option Description/function Opens a slider to set video camera brightness.
Page 83 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Customizing spectrum representation Tap the spectrum and keep pressing for about 2 seconds.  A context menu with the following display options will open: Option Description/function Hiding or unhiding the global spectrum (red curve) Hiding or unhiding the local spectrum (blue curve) ...
Page 84: Creating Video Or Audio Files
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6.3 Creating video or audio files Description A complete measurement or a selectable measurement section may be exported as video or audio file. Completed or saved measurements may be exported as video file in WebM file format with or without audio content.
Page 85 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Optional: Tap the "Set beginning" (1) icon.  The beginning is marked with a green line in the spectrogram. Optional: In the spectrogram, tap the required end of the export file. Optional: Tap the "Set end"...
Page 86 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Exporting a measurement Tap the "Export data" icon.  The selected area is used for export. If no beginning and end are set, the whole measurement will be used for export. ...
Page 87: Managing Measurements
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6.4 Managing measurements Description Using the integrated data management functions, the measurements and/or directories saved on the device may be: • copied to a USB storage medium for further evaluation or •...
Page 88 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Selecting measurements With the data management function, all measurements and/or directories saved in the device may be selected for further procedure. Single measurements or directories In the left-side column (device internal storage), tap the particular measurements or directories.
Page 89 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Icon Description/function Select all measurements. Select all measurements and directories. Cancel current selection. Transferring measurements to a USB storage medium For further evaluation and/or processing, the measurements and/or directories saved on the device may be transferred to a personal computer via a USB storage medium.
Page 90 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Tap the "Copy" icon. Deleting measurements All measurements and devices saved in the device's internal storage or on a connected USB storage medium may be deleted via Data management. Select the particular measurements and/or directories. Tap the "Delete objects"...
Page 91: Using Computer Software
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6.5 Using computer software Description Optionally available computer software for "Microsoft Windows" computers allows to: • control the device via a personal computer, • save device measurements on the personal computer and •...
Page 92 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Execute all steps in the Installation Wizard until the installation is completed. Execute the "LeakReport Config Installer.exe" file.  Installation with administrator rights The "LeakReport Config Installer.exe" file may only be executed with administrator rights.
Page 93 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Setting meta data, loss calculation and priorities In the menu, click the Configuration item.  A dialog window opens for setting the meta data, the loss calculation values and the priority limit values. Enter the particular report meta data (1).
Page 94 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Creating a Report Figure 12: User interface of the “LeakReport” computer software Select the directory with the particular measurements (1). Start the analysis (2). Check the measurement data of the individual measurements and if necessary, adjust them (3).
Page 95 SONOTEC shall in no way be held liable for the results generated through the application of this process, nor for any decisions made on the basis of such results. All actions taken by the end user based on the results are the sole responsibility of the end user, who accepts full liability for any such actions.
Page 96 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Summary page (Table) Content Summary of all measurements contained in the report including: • name of measurement data file • leakage rate in l/min • loss in €/year (calculated according to loss calculation settings) •...
Page 97 Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN Detail page (Measurement) Content Detailed view of individual measurements including the determined/set measurement data Per page, two individual measurements will be shown. 97 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 98: Turning Off The Device
Operating Manual | 6 Concluding a work order SONASCREEN 6.6 Turning off the device Description The device may be shut down and turned off either by the software or the On/off button. Automatic turn off If the turned-on device has not been in use for approximately 5 minutes, it will automatically turn off.
Page 99: Maintaining The System
Operating Manual | 7 Maintaining the system SONASCREEN 7 Maintaining the system This section contains instructions for maintenance and servicing of the device and the device software. 7.1 Updating the device software Description Updates of the device software may be downloaded from the mysonaphone.com portal.
Page 100 Operating Manual | 7 Maintaining the system SONASCREEN Tap the "Data management" icon. In the "Data management" screen, navigate to the update file in the right-side column (USB storage medium).  Double-tap a folder to open it. 100 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 101 Operating Manual | 7 Maintaining the system SONASCREEN Tap the "Copy" icon. Installing the update on the device Connect the device to the power supply with the power supply unit.  Mind the battery's state of charge! For updating the device software, the battery's state of charge must be at least 20 %.
Page 102 Operating Manual | 7 Maintaining the system SONASCREEN Tap the "Software update" icon. In the "File selection" window, navigate to the update file. Mark the update file. Tap the "Confirm" (  ) icon.  The update process is started. ...
Page 103: Resetting The Device
Operating Manual | 7 Maintaining the system SONASCREEN 7.2 Resetting the device Description If the device software cannot be executed, you need to reset the device to factory settings or the password has been forgotten, the device software may be reset with an integrated recovery program.
Page 104: Cleaning And Maintenance
ATTENTION Check the compatibility of used cleaning agents! The compatibility of all cleaning agents with used materials and colors must be confirmed and approved by SONOTEC GmbH or the respective supplier. Unsuitable cleaning agents Do not clean the product with: •...
Page 105: Storage
The device's battery may only be replaced by the manufacturer. Rectifying deep discharge If the battery is deeply discharged, please contact SONOTEC GmbH or its distribution partners to initiate appropriate repair.  Please note that the repair of deeply discharged batteries is not covered under our warranty.
Page 106: Troubleshooting
Operating Manual | 9 Troubleshooting SONASCREEN 9 Troubleshooting Potential error Possible cause Troubleshooting After full reset, the "Leakage After full reset, all After full reset, the device software measurement“ icon is not parameters and connections must connect again to the device shown on the "Start"...
Page 107: Technical Data
Operating Manual | 10 Technical data SONASCREEN 10 Technical data General data Article number SONASCREEN: 400 01 0233 SONASCREEN IR: 400 01 0243 Dimensions (L × W × H) 12.2 × 6.3 × 2.2 inch Weight 3.3 lb Electrical data Power supply Charger (19 V, 4.7 A, 90 W max.)
Page 108 Camera: digital Resolution: 320 × 240 pixels (at 50 fps) or 640 × 480 pixels (at 16 fps) Aperture angle: 70 ° Infrared sensor (in SONASCREEN IR) Spectral range Longwave infrared, 8 … 14 µm Resolution 160 × 120 Pixel Effective frame rate 8.7 Hz...
Page 109: Disposal
Operating Manual | 11 Disposal SONASCREEN 11 Disposal Recycling and taking back of used equipment Electrical and electronic devices may pose a risk to health and the environment if disposed of incorrectly. They cannot therefore be disposed of as domestic waste according to WEEE Directive 2012/19/EU (Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive).
Page 110 Operating Manual | 11 Disposal SONASCREEN Removing the battery According to legal requirements, batteries must be disposed of separated from their electrical devices. For self-dependent disposal at designated collection points, the batteries must be removed from the device. CAUTION Device damage and warranty voidance by opening the device! Opening the device will damage it and render it unusable.
Page 111 Operating Manual | 11 Disposal SONASCREEN Remove the four screws of the microphone array.  Screwdriver Torx TX8 Fold the microphone array down. CAUTION – Do not tear off the cable. Remove four screws of the battery holder.  Screwdriver Torx TX10 111 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 112 Operating Manual | 11 Disposal SONASCREEN Remove the four remaining screws of the battery holder.  Screwdriver Torx TX6 Remove the battery with holder from the device. Remove the battery from the holder. Dispose of the battery and device separately according to legal requirements. 112 / 114 Revision: 1.2 | 2023-04-21...
Page 113: Warranty
Warranty During the warranty period, SONOTEC GmbH will eliminate all deficiencies caused by material or manufacturing faults free of charge. SONOTEC GmbH will at its own discretion offer warranty by reparation or replacement of faulty products. Exceptions Internal accumulators as well as damage caused by unintended use, by wear or by manipulation of the product are exempt from warranty.
Page 114: Manufacturer Information
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