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1. The ARImetec S and the connected sensors are suitable for use in the temperature range from 0 to 50 C The structure borne sound sensor must always be used and handled with appropriate care to prevent injury to persons from the sensor tip Use the sensor holder provided on the shoulder strap of the leather bag if you need to carry the sensor around with you or whenever it is not in use In the interests of accident prevention you should also use the leather bag and shoulder strap to climb stairs or ladders mount platforms etc Avoid using the ARImetec S in strong electromagnetic fields ARI Armaturen GmbH amp Co KG accepts no liability for damages caused to third parties by the improper use of the device All warranty claims will be refused Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 7 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 5 2 Using the sensors 5 2 1 Structure borne sound sensor for steam traps and valves L52 ATTENTION Use the sensor holder provided on the shoulder strap of the leather bag if you need to carry the sensor around with you or whenever it is not in use In the interests of accident prevention you should also use the leather bag and shoulder strap to climb stairs or ladders mount platforms etc Structure borne sound sensors L52 are used to detect ultrasound on solid bodies They must be pressed softly against the test point by hand To ensure reproducible2. Operating Instructions Multifunctional testing device for valves and steam traps ARImetec S XC a uc Contents 1 0 General information about these Operating Instructions seus 2 3 2 0 Notes on possible QOBDOTS cnet nnn 2 3 2 1 Meanings of the symbols used seeeiseessessseeseeeee eene nnne nnnh nnne nnne rase aria ansia nasa aranea rennen 2 3 2 2 Explanatory notes on safety information cccccccccccseeeecseeeeeeeeeeeseeeeeseeeeesseseeeseeeeeeseeeesseeeesseneeeeseaeeesaeeeessaeees 2 3 a0 Tae ee ani scat rian eaves 2 3 MIDD orig eii o y NE mm 2 4 A e 810 6123 Or UDDIN RN TT E EE n 2 4 2 2 Applications Jeneral adero rte coo sistent ee eee ox esos e uet suasit bande Sans EE Ea Eae asus sauna EEEE SEa a NERE 2 4 Bs COSTA deo NE mcm 2 5 BE VOC Ole NN I 2 5 4 4 1 Connections operating and display elements and their functions ccc ceeecceceeeeeeeeeeeeaeeeeeaeeeeaaeeeeeees 2 6 Z4 ETAR OCES ae ne eee een AEE eee 2 6 sil clipei RTT TETTE MEO Ep 2 7 SIC IINieiep ie MT 2 7 OZ USING Rupe dic a9 ES TET TEE TOT 2 8 5 2 1 Structure borne sound sensor for steam traps and valves L52 sesssessssssesseseeneeenreees 2 8 5 2 2 Surface temperature sensor cccccsscccseccceeeccee
3. iii If the reading is higher than the boiling temperature superheated steam the steam trap is also defective b Float type steam traps CONA S SC A float type steam trap is evaluated by measuring the temperature difference between the inlet and outlet i If the steam trap is working correctly a significant temperature drop must be measured from the inlet to the outlet ii If the temperature measured at the outlet is just as high as the temperature at the inlet there is a steam flow The float type steam trap is defective Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 29 7 1 1 Steam table Operating Instructions ARImetec S Overpressure iudi Eod un Overpressure edad EON Mid pressure temperature ena pressure temperature TRIM p p ts texternal p p ts texternal bar u bar C C bar u bar C C 0 99 0 01 6 92 6 29 17 18 207 1 188 27 0 98 0 02 17 51 15 91 19 20 212 4 193 09 0 97 0 03 24 1 21 90 23 24 221 8 201 63 0 95 0 05 33 30 27 28 230 209 09 0 92 0 08 41 5 37 72 29 30 234 212 72 0 9 0 1 45 8 41 63 33 34 241 219 09 0 8 0 2 60 1 54 63 37 38 247 3 224 81 0 6 0 4 76 69 09 39 40 250 3 227 54 0 4 0 6 86 78 18 44 45 257 4 234 0 2 0 8 93 5 85 49 50 264 240 0 1 99 6 90 54 54 55 270 245 45 0 2 1 2 104 8 95 27 59 60 275 6 250 54 0 4 1 4 109 3 99 36 64 65 281 255 45 0 6 1 6 113 3 103 69 70 286 260 0 8 1 8 117 106 36 74 75
4. lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 3 Switching on the device You switch on the device by pressing the ON OFF button After displaying the welcome screen the automatically launches check mode The display shows the following ON OFF button 1 Battery or USB mode battery charge symbol 2 Temperature ARImetec S C4 3 Check mode mixer frequency 16 02 2007 11 24 58 Mm 4 Sensor type 20 C 5 Tester m 6 Functions currently active for buttons F1 F3 JESUS 7 Intensity scale for ultrasonic level 8 Ultrasonic level 9 Date time If no sensor is connected to the device you see the words No sensor instead of the ultrasonic level 6 4 Battery charge symbol The symbol in the top right of the display 1 in the picture above indicates the current battery charge as well as the power supply mode n Battery mode approx 60 USB mode Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 11 6 5 Check mode 6 5 1 Operating elements Control knob A acf Buttons LIGHT 6 5 2 Adjusting the volume ARImetec S 16 02 2007 11 24 58 sl 20 C Volume 24dB 6 5 3 Storing the measured test value ARImetec s 16 02 2007 11 24 58 wmm 040 22 Sensor L60 Tester ARI Save H2 E1 K38 F1 F2 F3 Operating Instructions ARImetec S Turning the control knob Adjusts the volume Pressing the control knob Stores te
5. a Detach the shoulder strap from the lid of the battery compartment b Unscrew the locking screw of the battery compartment as far as it will go The battery block moves in the same direction as the screw It is important to keep a tight grip on both the battery and the device c Open the battery compartment downwards and pull it out of the device back d Remove the batteries from the battery block e Insert new batteries in the block taking care to fit them the right way round polarity f The correct battery position is engraved on the top of the block Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 9 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARD ARMATUREN g Re insert the battery compartment in the housing h Tighten the locking screw of the battery compartment again i Fasten the shoulder strap to the lid of the battery compartment 6 2 Connecting the sensors Connect the required sensor to the ARImetec S depending on the application refer to section 5 2 Using the sensors oteam traps can be tested with the structure borne sound sensor and the surface temperature sensor oound insulated headphones are recommended for leakage detection especially if loud ambient noise levels are likely Make sure the headphones are plugged securely into the socket Connection for structure borne sound sensor Connection for temperature sensor onnection for headphones Page 2 10 Rev 0040807015 1014
6. 290 5 264 09 1 2 120 2 109 27 79 80 295 268 18 1 4 2 4 126 1 114 63 84 85 299 2 272 1 8 2 8 131 2 119 27 89 90 303 3 275 72 2 3 133 5 121 36 94 95 307 2 279 27 2 4 3 4 138 125 45 99 100 311 282 72 2 8 3 8 141 8 128 90 109 110 318 289 09 3 4 143 6 130 54 119 120 325 295 45 3 5 4 5 148 134 54 129 130 331 300 90 4 151 8 138 139 140 336 6 306 5 158 8 144 36 149 150 342 310 90 7 170 4 154 90 159 160 347 3 315 72 9 10 180 163 63 179 180 357 324 54 11 12 188 170 90 199 200 365 7 332 45 13 14 195 177 27 220 3 221 3 374 15 340 134 15 16 201 4 183 09 Page 2 30 Rev 0040807015 1014 Operating ARImetec S 7 1 2 Limit value curve Evaluation of steam trap surface temperatures 300 00 vemm JM a50 uu T occ EE a ie TLLA all n d HHHH Steam trap OK acc to wt temperature measurement Temperature in C structure borne sound level Steam trap OK acc to ultrasonic measurement 3l 3 a 45 50 55 BO BS r 5 ati p in bar u A measurement with headphones is recommended at low steam pressures in order to obtain a clear result Lower limit temperature Surface tmin external Surface texternal lt Upper limit temperature for thermostatic steam traps Surface tmax external Limit value for ultrasound Fig 6 Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 31 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 8 0 Care and maintenance 8 1 Testing device Never use clean
7. F3 to return to check mode 6 10 PC connection data transfer ATTENTION The ARImetec S must not be connected to the PC if the lid of the battery compartment is open If you open the lid while the ARImetec S is connected to the PC you could damage the device The ARImetec S has a USB interface that allows it to be connected to a PC SONAPHONE Communicator the PC software available as an accessory is required to communicate with the PC This software includes all the drivers you need to log your ARImetec S into the operating system and supply it with power from the PC The device cannot be operated from a PC without these drivers SONAPHONE Communicator provides the following functionality Analysis and management of single tests Pre parameterisation of single tests Analysis and management of long time tests Pre parameterisation of long time tests Archival of test data Online testing Setting device parameters Memory management Page 2 22 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 10 1 Directory structure on the installation CD ASetup CD Driver Windows XP arivers for the SONAPHONE F Operating manual Bedienungsanleitung paf german operating manual Operating manual pdf english operating manual Setup exe 6 10 2 Installing the drivers The first time you connect the ARImetec S to a PC you see a dialogue prompting
8. are sure you want to delete this data mem m Long time test Info ll Delete Dataset al Testplace H2 E1 K5 Tester ARI Date 05 03 07 to be deleted Time 14 17 03 Duration 00 01 00 Back Delete F1 F2 F3 Are these Data Press button F3 to confirm the prompt or F1 to cancel the deletion 6 7 2 5 Starting overwriting the selected long time test The final option in the Long time test menu allows you to start a long time test that has already been parameterised or overwrite an existing test To do this you press button F3 6 7 3 Single test When you select the Single test function you see an overview of all single tests created so far together with their respective test points and statuses The test values to be stored are saved in the single test selected as Active You can create a new single test by pensi pressing button F2 change the current Single test m testby pressing the control knob or activate the selected single test with F3 t Halle 1 uu Active By activating a single test you cause all freu Inactive test values stored in check mode to b Motor2 Tec est values stored in check mode to be Halle2 Inactive stored in this test The Active status can only be selected for F2 F3 one single test at a time You cannot activate several single tests simultaneously Page 2 18 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt L gt ARMATURE
9. menu Pressing the control knob Display more information about the selected long time test F1 Back Return to the Data logger menu F2 New Create a new long time test F3 Select Record test values for the selected long time test Rev 0040807015 1014 Ecc Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 7 2 1 Creating a new long time test By pressing button F2 you open a screen in which you can create a new long time test 1 Ultrasonic level 2 Test time 3 Temperature 4 Scale for the ultrasonic level 5 Scale for the measured temperature value You specify the test parameters in the Parameters menu which is opened by pressing button F1 To change the display settings for the long time test or stop the test you must open the Setup menu by pressing button F3 ARImetec S 037 00 00 30 17C ARImetec S lt i gt anmaruren ARImetec S Test Parameter Setups Test Place Tester max Temperature 100 C c Start max Ultrasound 140 gt Duration Close LTT i Interval F1 F2 F3 Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 15 ARImetec S Long time test Start Date 17 04 P400 f Time 10 39 00 Auto ed F1 F2 F3 hh mm ss dd mm yyyy 6 7 2 2 Starting the long time test Operating Instructions ARImetec S When this menu is opened the start time for the long time test is set to Auto In other words the ARImetec S starts the t
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11. onto the hood cap or cover Stable ultrasonic value below the limit curve If a stable ultrasonic value is measured and can be plotted below the limit curve shown here the steam trap is steam tight By taking a temperature measurement refer to the note on temperature measurement you can determine whether the steam trap is operating at the normal working temperature If a thermostatic bimetallic balanced pressure or thermodynamic steam trap is functioning correctly the working temperature T internal Should be between 5 and 30 K less than the boiling temperature depending on the type or approximately equal to the boiling temperature in the case of float type steam traps If the temperature is significantly more than 30 K below the boiling temperature either the sub cooling setting of the steam trap is too high or the steam trap is blocked or defective assuming the system is operating Periodically fluctuating ultrasonic value Periodic fluctuation of the ultrasonic reading between a maximum and minimum value indicates intermittent operation of the steam trap The steam trap is opening and closing in other words it is functioning correctly Once again the working temperature T internal Of a thermostatic bimetallic balanced pressure or thermodynamic steam trap should be between 5 and 30 K less than the boiling temperature depending on the type or approximately equal to the boiling temperature in the case of float type stea
12. results the pressure force and direction must be constant The sensor is designed for measurements in a temperature range from 20 C to 60 C It can be used to measure hot surfaces up to 550 C for short periods approx 1 minute Fig 3 Note The test procedure can be optimised by varying the device s mixer frequency refer to section 6 8 Test parameters between 20 and 60 kHz in steps of 2 kHz Changing the mixer frequency directly influences the test values displayed To ensure reproducibility you must perform comparative tests with the same mixer frequency 5 2 2 Surface temperature sensor The surface temperature sensor is designed to measure temperatures from 0 C to 800 C Fig 4 The temperature sensor can be connected to the ARImetec S either directly or by means of the hand grip and extension cable Fig 5 If no sensor is connected to the device you see the words No sensor instead of the ultrasonic level Page 2 8 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 0 Start up operation 6 1 Inserting the batteries ATTENTION LR batteries with 1 5 V rated voltage are required to operate the ARIimetec S There must be no USB connection to a PC when you open the lid of the battery compartment Note the polarity engraved on the battery block when you insert the batteries Follow the instructions described below
13. you to install the required device drivers Step 1 Connection to Windows Update j Choose No not this time in this Found New Hardware Wizard dialogue then click Next to proceed to the next installation step Welcome to the Found New Hardware Wizard Windows wil search for current and updated software by looking on your computer on the hardware installation CD or on TAL 1 fy P the Windows Update Web ste with your permission Em m mpn meag our pnvacy posocvy Can Windows connect to Windows Llodate to search for software C Yes this time only C Yes now and avery time connect a device 49588822549 88852 48822 882248884 Click Next to continue Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 23 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S Step 2 Insert the driver CD When you insert the Found New Hardware Wirand SONAPHONE Communicator installation CD the installation should continue automatically after a few seconds If not click This wizard helps you install software for Next gt SONAFHONE if your hardware came with an installation CD lt 4 or floppy disk insert it now What do you want the wizard to do C instal from a list or spacfic location Advanced Click Next tc contnue CN All the drivers required to operate the ARImetec S are contained in the following directory CD drive Driver If they are not found automatically as described in s
14. N Operating Instructions ARImetec S You create a new single test or change an existing test in the menu below You select the character you want to lt A gt anmaruneEN ARimete s change by pressing the control knob and Test place Tester set it by turning the knob By pressing Et p button F1 you go back to the character that was changed previously Test place H1 E2 K fl To change the character set ABC gt abc gt 012 gt 5 you press button F2 By pressing button F3 you store both the name of the tester and the test point for the 012 Save selected single test F2 F1 F3 Tester ARI You store the test values and measurement data in check mode by pressing the control knob The following information is stored for each test Date time Sensor type Check mode mixer frequency Ultrasonic level Temperature value You can only archive single tests using SONAPHONE Communicator the PC software available as an accessory Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 19 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 8 Test parameters 6 8 1 Note Changing all test parameters directly influences the test values displayed To ensure reproducibility you must perform comparative tests with the same test parameters 6 8 2 Device reset By pressing button F1 while the welcome screen is displayed you reset all test parameters to the default settings Av
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16. e Logarithmic NOTE H General The multifunctional testing device can only be used to test valves and steam traps that are operating at the normal working temperature Ultrasound Any sound emitting components in the system under test must be switched off prior to testing It is important that the ultrasonic sensor should always be positioned at the same test point on the body of steam traps of the same type to enable these steam traps to be compared and any changes ascertained in repeat tests Refer to the Operating Instructions for further details Steam traps operate on a number of different principles each with unique characteristics A steam trap is evaluated using a limit curve The operating pressure of the system must be known for this purpose If the system pressure is not known it can also be determined from the steam table below by taking the boiling temperature Please read the notes on temperature measurement Temperature Since the ARImetec S measures temperatures on the outside of the pipeline or steam trap the temperature loss due to heat transfer through the pipe or steam trap must be taken into account As a rough guide T internal T external X 1 1 The boiling temperature can be read off from the steam table if the system pressure is known If the operating pressure of the system is not known the boiling temperature can be determined by measuring the surface temperature of the pi
17. eraging time 4s Tester ARI Mixer frequency 40 kHz Check mode Logarithmic Temperature unit C NOTE di The test data stored in the device is neither changed nor deleted if you press the reset button Only the test parameters are reset 6 8 3 Averaging time The ARImetec S allows you to average the recorded test values over a variable period of time You can set a period between 1 s and 10 s in steps of 1 s in the Averaging time menu You change the settings and store them in the device by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the Test parameters menu or F3 to save your settings and return to the test screen 6 8 4 Tester You can enter the name of the tester max 8 characters in this menu ARImetec S Tester a To change the character set ABC gt abc gt 012 gt 5 you press button F2 You select the character you want to change by pressing the control knob and set it by turning the knob By pressing button F3 you store the name of the tester in the device Tester X ARI K B F1 F2 F3 Page 2 20 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 8 5 Mixer frequency The ARImetec S transforms the ultrasonic signals to an audible frequency by mixing You can set the operating frequency by varying the mixer frequency The frequency range can be adjusted between 20 and 60 kHz in steps of 2 kHz default 40 kH
18. ers containing solvents The device and all accessories can be cleaned with a damp cloth Aggressive detergents may attack the plastic housing and impair the mechanical stability of the ARImetec S The ARImetec S must be protected against moisture in order to prevent damage 9 0 Troubleshooting Not every fault necessarily means a defect in the device You can save time and money by checking for and correcting a few simple faults yourself If you cannot correct the fault with the help of the table in section 10 0 Troubleshooting table please consult the supplier or manufacturer 10 0 Troubleshooting table Faut Possible cause Corrective measure Device cannot be switched on Batteries are discharged Recharge batteries No acoustic signal detected Volume too low Increase volume Sensor not securely connected Connect plug securely Headphones not securely Connect headphones securely connected Device switched off automatically Switch device on again Sensor defective Test with another sensor Red charge LED blinks Internal batteries or charging circuit Send in ARImetec S for defective inspection 11 0 Disposal ARImetec S testing devices are B2B products that are only intended for use in commercial or industrial applications to assess valves and steam traps Public waste disposal authorities are not responsible for disposing of them The devices contain batteries that are not allowed to be disposed of as domes
19. est automatically at the set time If the set time is before the current time the test starts immediately By pressing Manual instead you can start the long time test manually The AutoStart mode can only be selected for one long time test at a time All other long time tests are automatically set to Manual You select the element you want to change by pressing the control knob and set it by turning the knob By pressing button F3 you store the start time for the selected long time test The scales for the ultrasonic level and temperature values are defined according to the limits specified in the Setup menu for the maximum temperature and maximum ultrasonic level You start the long time test manually by pressing button F2 on the measurement screen lt gt amarun ARimetec S 037 00 00 14 17 C Ultrasonic Remaining Temperature level test time value Ultrasonic levels are represented by a solid line and temperature values by a dotted line The remaining test time is shown in the centre of the header line However you can cancel the long term test at any time by pressing button F2 In this case all values recorded so far are stored and the remaining test time is updated Page 2 16 Rev 0040807015 1014 Ecc Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 7 2 3 Stopping the long time test To stop recording values for the long time test and return to check mode you must select Stop long ARIme
20. from these companies will be invalidated Technology for the Future GERMAN QUALITY VALVES ARI Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH amp Co KG D 33756 Schlo Holte Stukenbrock Telephone 49 5207 994 0 Telefax 49 5207 994 158 or 159 Internet http www ari armaturen com E mail info vertrieb ari armaturen com Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 33 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 13 0 EU Declaration of conformity ARI Armaturen Albert Richter GmbH amp Co KG Mergelheide 56 60 D 33756 Schloss Holte Stukenbrock EU declaration of conformity in accordance with the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC and the EU Directive 2011 65 EU on the restriction of the use of hazardous substances in electrical and electronic equipment We herewith confirm that the supplied model of the ARImetec S complies with the following regulations in the delivered version Waste Electrical and Electronic Equipment Directive 2002 96 EC Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 2004 108 EC EU Directive on the restriction of the use of certain hazatdous substances in electrical and electronic equipment 2011 65 EU RoHS II Applicable harmonised standards DIN EN 61326 1 2006 Schloss Holte Stukenbrock 04 03 2014 Page 2 34 Rev 0040807015 1014
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22. m traps Stable ultrasonic value above the limit curve If the value is above the limit curve the steam trap must be isolated from other sound sources to confirm that the ultrasonic signal is only being produced by the steam trap under test This can be verified by taking an ultrasonic reading on the pipe upstream and downstream of the steam trap If the ultrasonic readings at the steam trap are higher than at the pipe ultrasound is being produced by a flow in the steam trap If the ultrasonic readings at the steam trap Page 2 28 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions TH ARMATUREN are lower than at one or more pipelines an external sound source is influencing the ultrasonic measurement In both instances a temperature measurement must be carried out to facilitate a reliable and unequivocal evaluation as it is necessary to determine whether the flow is of steam or condensate and whether the steam trap is working correctly a Thermostatic steam traps CONA B M TD A thermostatic steam trap is evaluated further by measuring the surface temperature as shown in the graph below and comparing it with the boiling temperature i If T internal is more than 5 10 K below the boiling temperature this indicates a condensate flow The steam trap is functioning correctly ii If T internal is approximately equal to the boiling temperature this indicates a steam flow The steam trap is defective
23. m ultrasonic level while the intensity scale shows the current level The button name is highlighted to indicate that the Max function is active 1 Maximum ultrasonic level 2 Current ultrasonic level By pressing the control knob you store the currently displayed value i e the maximum value in the active single test By pressing button F1 again you cancel the Max function Button F2 activates the Hold function This function can be used to record ultrasonic levels It is useful for example if the display is not visible when the test is carried out By pressing button F2 you store the ultrasonic level that is measured at that instant on the display By pressing the control knob you store the currently displayed value i e the Hold value in the active single test By pressing button F2 again you cancel the Hold function Test parameters Options Options Test parameters Averaging time Tester Mixer frequency Mode Rev 0040807015 1014 Date time Auto Power Off Auto Light Off Contrast Page 2 13 6 6 2 Operation Eo ARImetec S Menu Data Logger Test Parameter Setup 6 7 Data logger 6 7 1 General Operating Instructions ARImetec S The main menu contains three sub menus 1 Data logger Store measured and test values 2 Test parameters Change all test specific parameters 3 Options Change the device parameters You select a
24. manufacturer in case of problems which cannot be solved by reference to the Operating Instructions They are binding for transport storage installation start up operation maintenance and repair The notes and warnings must be observed and adhered to at all times Handling and all work must be carried out by expert personnel or all activities supervised and checked by a suitably trained person The manufacturer reserves the right to introduce technical modifications at any time These Operating Instructions comply with the requirements of the relevant EU Directives 2 0 Notes on possible dangers 2 1 Meanings of the symbols used il NOTE 2E Important or useful information ATTENTION 448 Warning regarding a general danger ATTENTION 2 Warning regarding dangerous voltage 2 2 Explanatory notes on safety information Dangers risks and safety information are highlighted in these Operating and Installation Instructions to attract the reader s attention Information marked with the above symbol and ATTENTION describes behaviour or procedures which if ignored can result in serious or fatal injury to users or third parties or in material damage to the system or the environment The behaviour and procedures referred to must be complied with and suitable measures implemented to monitor such compliance All other information not specifically emphasised such as transport installation
25. menu by turning the control knob and open it by pressing the knob By pressing button F3 you return to check mode The currently selected menu is indicated by a solid circle with a dot radio button The built in data logger allows you to store ultrasonic levels and measured temperature values Each stored data set comprises the date time tester s name max 8 characters test point max 8 characters sensor type ultrasonic level and temperature value There are two possible test types Long time test Ultrasonic level and temperature values are stored at regular intervals over a long period of time Up to 250 long time tests with 75 data sets or 1 long time test with 21 000 data sets can be recorded Each data set consists of an ultrasonic level and a measured temperature value Single test The current ultrasonic level and temperature value are stored in a data set Up to 250 single tests with 23 data sets or 1 single test with 6300 data sets can be recorded Use SONAPHONE Communicator PC software available as an accessory to archive the measurement data 6 7 2 Long time test When you select the Long time test function you see an overview of all long time tests created so far together with their respective test points and creation dates ARImetec S Long time test Halle 2 Pumpe 11 07 07 Motor 1 26 07 07 Page 2 14 You can choose between four possible actions in this
26. operating and maintenance instructions as well as technical data in these Operating Instructions in the product documentation or on the device itself must likewise be complied with in order to avoid faults which could directly or indirectly cause serious injury to persons or damage to property 3 0 Storage and transport Store the device in a dry dirt free location temperature range 10 C to 60 C Do not remove the device from the carrying case unless absolutely necessary Protect against external shocks impact vibration etc Do not soil or damage the rating plate Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 3 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARMATUREN ARImetec S 4 0 Description 4 1 Scope of supply Arrangement in the case Operating Instructions Shoulder strap Headphones Structure borne sound sensor ARImetec Surface temperature sensor Hand grip with extension cable for temperature sensor Fig 1 ARImetec S Sensors Structure borne sound sensor Surface temperature sensor max 800 C Accessories USB cable Software package for data transfer to PC incl USB cable Carrying case Operating Instructions Optional Handy service shoulder bag Headphones with excellent sound insulation Extension cable for temperature sensor All devices are tested in the factory prior to delivery and leave in perfect condition Please note that the scope of supply varie
27. peline well upstream of the steam trap The test point must be upstream of all sections where condensate could accumulate and sub cool Temperature and ultrasonic measurements can be taken in parallel The surface temperature sensor is rigidly mounted on the testing device housing so that the device can be held in one hand and the ultrasonic sensor in the other The temperature measurement can be carried out separately if the test points are difficult to access Page 2 26 Rev 0040807015 1014 Ecc Operating Instructions ARImetec S 7 1 Test points Ultrasonic measurement T Temperature measurement Temperature measurement Tonie To inlet emperature measurement To outlet CONA B M TD liquid return temperature limiter condensate discharge temperature limiter Temperature measurement To inlet Ultrasonic measurement Temperature measurement To inlet Temperature measurement To outlet Liquid drainer Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 27 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions TH ARMATURHEN Temperature measurement To inlet To outlet Temperature measurement To outlet Ultrasonic measurement CONA S SC As shown in the diagram above the temperature sensor should if possible be positioned on a flat surface at the steam trap inlet Tg inlet The connected ultrasonic sensor should be fitted vertically with gentle pressure onto the housing or
28. roof plastic with wipe clean membrane keyboard Dimensions 190 x 110 x 85 mm Weight ARImetec S 0 65 kg total weight incl case approx 3 5 kg Connections Structure borne sound sensor Surface temperature sensor Headphones USB interface USB 2 0 Special functions Built in loudspeaker Auto Power Off Maximum hold mode Scope of supply Software and USB cable Structure borne sound sensor Surface temperature sensor max 800 C Carrying case Options Headphones with excellent sound insulation Extension cable for temperature sensor Handy service shoulder bag with sensor holder Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 5 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 4 4 1 Connections operating and display elements and their functions 4 4 1 1 ARImetec S Connection for A4 structure borne sound sensor Connection for surface temperature sensor Graphic display backlit Fixing points fo shoulder strap USB interface Control knob with integrated pushbutton Buttons FTFS LIGHT button On off button Integrated loudspeaker Bottom view onnection for headphones Battery crew for rt t lid pend battery compartment lid Fig 2 Page 2 6 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 5 0 Handling 5 1 General information The ARImetec S and all sensors and accessories are ruggedly designed Nevertheless they m
29. s according to the individual order 4 2 Applications general Ultrasound can occur in a multitude of processes for example At steam traps At leaking valves gate valves shut offs taps in line systems At leakages in compressed air steam or vacuum systems At defective roller bearings At pumps or compressors in case of cavitation Page 2 4 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 4 3 Operating principle Ultrasound occurs due to friction in pipelines and at leakages in many flow processes involving gases liquids or solids These ultrasonic signals are picked up by the ARImetec S which makes their intensity audible through a loudspeaker or headphones The ultrasonic level is simultaneously displayed on an LCD or an LED scale The ARImetec S allows faults to be precisely located and their magnitude assessed The ARImetec S is a battery powered mobile hand held instrument Ultrasound is detected by means of various sensors that can be connected either with a cable or directly to the testing device 4 4 Technical data X Type ARImetec S Ultrasonic measurement frequency 40 kHz 1 kHz 20 to 60 Hz in 2 kHz steps Temperature measurement range Max 800 C Max ambient temperature 0 to 50 C Reading Backlit graphic display menu control Batteries o X LR6 with 1 5 V mains voltage Housing Shock p
30. sing button F1 you go back to the character that was changed previously Time 10 39 00 Press F2 to store the set time as the current time or F3 to cancel your changes and return to the previous menu E F1 F2 Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 21 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 9 2 Auto Power Off The Auto Power Off function allows you to switch off the ARImetec S again automatically after a set time You can set a time between 1 and 25 min in steps of 1 minute by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the previous menu or F3 to return to check mode 6 9 3 Auto Light Off The Auto Light Off function allows you to switch off the display backlighting again automatically after a set time You can set a time between 0 and 2 min in steps of 30 seconds by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the previous menu or F3 to return to check mode 6 9 4 Contrast You can adjust the display contrast in the Contrast menu by turning the control knob in order to ease legibility in poor lighting conditions The new contrast setting takes effect on the screen immediately Press button F1 to return to the previous menu or F3 to return to check mode 6 9 5 Language You can display the menus on the ARImetec S in either English or German You set the language in the Language menu by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the previous menu or
31. st values refer to section 6 7 3 Single test F1 Max Selects the Max function F2 Hold Selects the Hold function F3 Menu Opens the Options menu in which you can change the device configuration LIGHT Controls the backlighting Off Level Level Il Level Off When you turn the control knob a volume bar and an intensity value appear for approximately 2 seconds as shown in the picture opposite Turn the knob clockwise to increase the volume or anticlockwise to reduce it By pressing this button in check mode assuming at least one single test has been parameterised you store the ultrasonic level and the current temperature in the single test selected as Active The word Save appears on the display for a few seconds while the values are being stored together with the name of the single test Page 2 12 Rev 0040807015 1014 Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 5 4 Max functions 20 C V 4 log 40k Hz Sensor L60 Tester ARI F1 F2 F3 6 5 5 Hold functions 20 C Sensor L60 Tester ARI 6 6 Main menu 6 6 1 Menu structure Data logger Single test Long time test ARImetec S 16 02 2007 11 24 58 wmm NE SE Hold Menu ARImetece S 16 02 2007 11 24 58 04 Data logger Button F1 activates the Max function The numerical value that appears on the display corresponds to the maximu
32. t possible you see the tip window below when you launch SONAPHONE Communicator This window prompts you to switch off the ARImetec S Ka SUONEPERERHE LIE Lnnnectin Dr is possible fe pay the SRST by uaanag Dese LED Voltage This feature will ba activated by pressing the UNT key of the duriat If the USB symbol appears in the top SONOTEC E Sc right corner after you press the ON setas enin OFF button the power supply has j id been switched over to the PC Germ LA 4 20 C successfully ae If not you must press the ON OFF ice ical button again If the device is switched off when you press the ON OFF button it cannot be supplied with power via the USB the change over sas rol irherssse prex Le D DEPT Key again interface NOTE di If the tip window above does not appear when you launch SONAPHONE Communicator either the ARImetec S is not connected to the PC or your PC is unable to supply power to the ARIimetec S Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 25 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 7 0 Functional testing of steam traps Steam traps can be tested with the structure borne sound sensor and the surface temperature sensor You must select logarithmic mode in order to test a steam trap with the ARImetec S Refer to section 6 8 6 Check mode for a description of the possible settings Averaging time 4s Mixer frequency 40 kHz Check mod
33. tec S time test in the Setup menu Setuc All test values recorded so far are stored and the test is added to the overview of long time tests 2 max Temperature 100 C stored in the device Z max Ultrasound 140 Close LTT 6 7 2 4 Information about the selected long time test By pressing the control knob in the long time test overview you can display information about the tester test point date and time test time and test interval You also have the option of deleting the test or of showing the test values in the form of a graph ARImetec S ARMATUREN ApImetec S ETI time test LU Long time test Info ll Testplace H2 E1 K Tester Date 05 03 07 Time 14 17 03 Duration diyi Back Delete F1 F2 F3 Ultrasonic levels are represented on the graph by a solid line and temperature values by a dotted line The maximum visible time window is 60 s If the test time is longer than 60 s you can shift the time window by turning the control knob The ultrasonic level is displayed on a logarithmic scale graduated from O to 140 or on a linear scale graduated from 0 to 240 The temperature is displayed on a scale from 0 to 800 C or from O to 1472 F Rev 0040807015 1014 Page 2 17 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S To delete the current data set you must press button F2 on the information screen You then see a confirmation prompt asking whether you
34. tep 2 you can select the appropriate drivers manually from the CD by choosing Install from a list or specific location Step 3 Windows Logo testing Click Continue anyway to install Hardware Installation all the required drivers on the PC After installing the drivers A The software you are installing for this hardware successfully you see a new SONAPHONE window in which you should click Finish to complete the installation has not passed Windows Logo testing to verify its compatibility with Windows XP Tell me why this testing is important Continuing your installation of this software may impair or destabilize the correct operation of your system either immediately or in the future Microsoft strongly recommends that you stop this installation now and contact the hardware vendor for software that has passed Windows Logo testing Continue Anyway 6 10 3 Installing SONAPHONE Communicator The installer for the SONAPHONE Communicator PC software is launched automatically when you insert the installation CD If not please launch it manually by double clicking setup exe on the installation CD Then follow the instructions provided on your PC screen Page 2 24 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt C gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 6 10 4 USB power supply The ARImetec S can be supplied with power via the USB interface of the connected PC depending on the PC If this is no
35. tic refuse Old devices can be returned to the manufacturer The cost of shipping the equipment must be borne by the customer Page 2 32 Rev 0040807015 1014 lt L gt ARMATUREN Operating Instructions ARImetec S 12 0 Warranty Guarantee The extent and period of warranty cover are specified in the Standard Terms and Conditions of Albert Richter GmbH amp Co KG valid at the time of delivery or by way of departure in the contract of sale itself We guarantee freedom of faults in compliance with state of the art technology and the confirmed application No warranty claims can be made for any damage caused as the result of incorrect handling or disregard of operating and installation instructions datasheets and relavant regulations This warranty also does not cover any damage which occurs during operation under conditions deviating from those laid down by specifications or other agreements Justified complaints will be eliminated by repair carried out by us or by a specialist appointed by us No claims will be accepted beyond the scope of this warranty The right to replacement delivery is excluded The warranty shall not cover maintenance work installation of external parts design modifications or natural wear Any damage incurred during transport should not be reported to us but rather to the competent cargo handling depot the railway company or carrier company immediately or else claims for replacements
36. ust be protected against mechanical damage and heavy impact loads The ARImetec S corresponds to the state of the art and all relevant safety regulations The manufacturer has done everything possible to guarantee safe working The user must take appropriate steps to ensure that safe use is not impaired ATTENTION J If ultrasonic signals are detected on electrical installations always maintain a sufficient safe distance to avoid electrical flash overs Never work with the sensors or the telescopic rod in the vicinity of non insulated live parts or without eye contact in areas with which you are not familiar Particular caution is required when using the sensor holder because the clamping spring force can lead to injuries if your hands become trapped The ARImetec S is only allowed to be used with or connected to the supplied accessories namely the headphones the structure borne sound sensor and the surface temperature sensor The device is only allowed to be operated by suitably trained persons All users must read these Operating Instructions carefully prior to working with the device The ARImetec S must be protected against moisture in order to prevent damage ATTENTION N The ARImetec S and all accessories must not be opened except battery compartment or otherwise tampered with for the purpose of carrying out unauthorised repairs The device must always be sent in to the manufacturer for repair
37. z You change the settings and store them in the device by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the Test parameters menu or F3 to save your settings and return to the test Screen NOTE di Itonly makes sense to change the mixer frequency if you are using L52 sensors because only they provide the required broadband 6 8 6 Check mode The ARImetec S has two display modes for ultrasonic levels namely linear linear scale 0 to 240 and logarithmic logarithmic scale O to 140 The display mode is selected in the Mode menu You change the settings and store them in the device by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the Test parameters menu or F3 to save your settings and return to the test screen 6 8 7 Temperature unit The ARImetec S allows you to display the temperature in C or F The required unit is selected in this menu You change the settings and store them in the device by turning the control knob Press button F1 to return to the Test parameters menu or F3 to save your settings and return to the test screen 6 9 Options 6 9 1 Date time The date and time are set in this menu You select ARImetecC s the element you want to change by pressing the control knob and set it to the required value by Date Time turning the knob The seconds value cannot be changed It is reset to 00 when the menu is opened Date 17 04 Mauer By pres
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