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® The Measurable Difference Tru Pointe 2100 ® Ultrasonic Leak Detector Instruction 0028-9003 Operation and Maintenance Rev. 1 - May 2010...
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If defective, return to the factory for repair and re-calibration. Maximum liability of Bacharach shall be limited to replacement of unsatisfactory product.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 1 About This Manual Thank you for investing in a Bacharach Tru Pointe ® 2100 Ultrasonic Leak Detector. To assure operator safety and the proper use of the Tru Pointe 2100, please read the contents ®...
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 2 Introduction Congratulations on your purchase of the Bacharach Tru Pointe 2100 Ultrasonic Inspection ® System. You have invested in the most sophisticated ultrasonic test instrument available. The Tru Pointe 2100 is the fi rst ultrasonic leak detector to feature digital controls and displays, ®...
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 3 Specifi cations Physical Dimensions 7.075”L X 2.4”W X .875”D (197.7 mm X 61 mm X 22.22 mm) Overall Length 8.185” (207.8 mm) Body Material Aluminium and ABS Body Finish Anodized, Gold, and Black ABS Connector 3.5 mm Stereo Weight...
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 Physical Description To begin using the Tru Pointe® 2100, fi rst take a moment to become familiar with the unit’s controls. ON/OFF BAR GRAPH DISPLAY TOUCH PROBE SENSOR & SOLID PROBE AIRBORNE SENSOR & FOCUSING CONE HEADSET JACK MODE SELECTOR UP/DOWN &...
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 4 Quick Start Guide Battery Installation The following instructions describe how to install/replace batteries in the Tru Pointe ® 2100. Turn the unit over so the controls are facing the fl oor. Apply minimal pressure to the battery compartment panel and slide it toward the bottom of the instrument.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 the direction of the leak will cause the LEDs to drop below the Peak Hold level. Moving closer to the leak will cause Peak value to reset. The highest Peak value will indicate the strongest leak point. To adjust the volume, press the MODE button once.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 5 Operation Using the Modes The Tru Pointe ® 2100 uses a circular menu method of selection and adjustment. Press the Mode Select Button to select the parameter to change. Use the Up/Down arrows to make the adjustment or selection. See Figure 1 for a list of the views in order.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 Setting the Sensitivity The Tru Pointe 2100 always defaults to Sensitivity as the active mode. After any adjustment has ® been made, it will store the setting in memory, and reset itself so that ▲ and ▼ adjust sensitivity. Pressing the ▲...
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 Airborne Applications The Airborne sensor is used to detect sound waves which travel to the Tru Pointe 2100 through ® the air. The most common airborne application is compressed air or refrigerant leak detection. Leaks When searching for leaks with the Tru Pointe 2100, remember that you are listening for the ®...
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 Reducing the sensitivity will suppress the effect background noise has on the display, and also in the headset. This will help make the leak sound more identifi - able. Sometimes the most interfering background sounds come from areas of high turbulence within a pipe.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 of condensate coming into trap as well. There are times when this is benefi cial, and times when there is so much background noise that the Low setting may not be effective. The sound of most bearings comes alive in the Low range probe, however, very high speeds and/ or vibration sometimes make it necessary to use the High frequency probe.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 adjustment to eliminate any extraneous pipe noise and you will be able to hear only the internal fl ow of the valve. By using the readings on the display and your ear, you can determine which side of the valve is leaking.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 Charting your results Ultrasound will be produced differently for all types of systems. It may be strong on one side of a bearing shaft, and weak on the other, depending upon the unique wear patterns. Therefore it is very important to mark the test point, so that future readings can be taken from the exact same position.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 SoundBlaster Sound Generator ® The SoundBlaster® ultrasonic sound generator is used to detect leaks in enclosures which are not under pressure. This item can be placed inside a vessel such as tank or walk-in freezer compartment. The sound generator emits a powerful 115dB ultrasonic tone which will follow the empty passage a gas or liquid would travel to produce a leak.
Tru Pointe® 2100 Instruction 0028-9003 Principle of Operation The principle of operation of the Tru Pointe 2100 is based on the turbulent fl ow of fl uids and ® gasses. Turbulent fl ow has a high content of ultrasound, which the Tru Pointe ®...
Service If you need service, please contact Bacharach Customer Service (800-736-4666 or 724-334- 5000) to obtain an RMA number for service returns. When you receive your RMA number, return the instrument, postage paid and insured to: Bacharach, Inc.
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