Ultrasonic Detector

(formerly marketed as the

Ultraphonic Detector)

Model 101 w/ high-noise attenuation headset, case.

The Ultrasonic Detector "hears" ultrasonic noises in a very narrow frequency band that is peculiar to failures of gears and bearings, hydraulic, pneumatic, pressurized, vacuum and electrical systems.  It also tests non-pressurized vessels.

The Ultrasonic Detector operates with ordinary, commonly available 9 volt batteries.  It needs no adjustment, calibration or maintenance.  The device is lightweight, hand-portable, and includes receiver, transmitter, headset, plastic and aluminum acoustic probes, carrying case, training CD-ROM and operating manual.

Gears & Bearings

The Ultrasonic Detector has exceptional sensitivity, clarity and discrimination that makes it possible to hear clearly enough to diagnose the condition of gears and bearings inside a housing just by touching the optional solid probe tip to the outside of the housing.

Hydraulics & Pneumatics

By touching the optional solid probe tip to a hydraulic or pneumatic cylinder or a relief valve, the device allows you to hear if oil or air is bypassing internally.  Malfunctioning or faulty components can be easily identified.   Cavitation is easily detected.

Pressurized Systems

The Ultrasonic Detector will detect a pressurized leak, such as compressed air, at some distance; frequently forty (40) to fifty (50) feet, and it's source can be traced to within a 1/4" diameter area.

Vacuum Systems

It is no longer necessary to use expensive techniques to identify the site of a leak - nor is it necessary to evacuate the system and pressurize, as the Ultrasonic Detector goes directly to the source.

Non-Pressurized Systems

The Ultrasonic Detector can be used to locate leaks in non-pressurized areas, such as in crew compartments, or vehicle cabs, where pressurization with compressed air (or similar) would be difficult, damaging, or prohibitively expensive.  The standard device includes a transmitter which "pressurizes" an area with ultrasound.  To locate the leak, the user needs only to listen with the receiver for the characteristic ultrasound escaping from the vessel.

Electrical Systems

The Ultrasonic Detector will detect and locate the source of arcing, including high voltage corona discharge to ground.  On electric motors, arcing at the armature to fields and commutator to brushes creates noise that can be heard and used to diagnose the conditions present. Similarly, transformers and solenoid valves can be easily diagnosed.

Options:

• Solid Contact Probes - full set ( includes 3/5/8/13/23 inch probes)
• Solid Contact Probe 3 inch
• Solid Contact Probe 5 inch
• Solid Contact Probe 8 inch
• Solid Contact Probe 13 inch
• Transmitter/Receiver Pouch: holds receiver and transmitter (or Concentrator) and headset
• Solid Probes Pouch: holds 3 shortest optional Solid Probes
• Training: intensive, on-site live training for you and your crew

Additional Uses of Ultrasonic Test Equipment

Customer Testimonial