Description
The Locator is a hand-held ultrasonic leak-detection instrument used to find compressed-air leaks in pressurised piping, fittings, valves and equipment. The pistol-grip housing carries a heterodyne receiver tuned across the 20-100 kHz range, where the turbulence of escaping air produces a distinctive ultrasonic signature. Operators sweep the sensor over the suspect area and use a 10-segment LED bar and noise-isolating headset to home in on the leak. Sensitivity is adjustable across eight steps, response time is 300 milliseconds, and the unit is powered by a 9 V alkaline battery with a low-battery indicator.
Features
- 20-100 kHz heterodyne receiver, centred 28-42 kHz
- 10-segment LED bar with 8 sensitivity positions
- Noise-isolating monophonic headset, 23 dB+ attenuation
- ABS pistol-grip housing with stainless steel sensor enclosures
- 9 V alkaline battery powered, with low-battery LED indicator
- 300 ms response time
Applications
- Surveying factory compressed-air distribution for leaks
- Auditing pneumatic equipment, fittings and valves
- Locating leaks in vacuum lines and gas-pressure systems
- Energy-efficiency audits of compressed-air installations
- Periodic maintenance walk-arounds in workshops and plant rooms
- Identifying leaks behind machinery and inside cabinets
