PCE Instruments PCE-LDC 15 Ultrasonic Leak Detector User Manual

User Manual for PCE Instruments models including: PCE-LDC 15 Ultrasonic Leak Detector, PCE-LDC 15, Ultrasonic Leak Detector, Leak Detector, Detector

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User Manual
PCE-LDC 15 Leak Detector
User manuals in various languages (français, italiano, español, português, nederlands, türk, polski,
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Last change: 8 June 2022 v1.0
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Contents 1 Safety notes ........................................................................................... 1
1.1 About this document......................................................................................................... 1 1.2 General safety instructions ............................................................................................... 1 1.3 Use of class 2 laser .......................................................................................................... 2
2 Service and maintenance ..................................................................... 2 3 Environmental protection .................................................................... 2 4 Intended use .......................................................................................... 4 5 Technical specifications ...................................................................... 4 6 Delivery contents .................................................................................. 4 7 Identification .......................................................................................... 5
7.1 Name plate....................................................................................................................... 5 7.2 Laser warning label .......................................................................................................... 5
8 Device description ................................................................................ 6
8.1 The PCE-LDC 15 ............................................................................................................. 6
9 Overview and application description of the different sensor types........... 7 10 Start-up / Application of the PCE-LDC 15........................................... 7
10.1 Switch on ......................................................................................................................... 7 10.2 Headphone Volume Up / Volume Down ........................................................................... 7 10.3 Sensitivity level................................................................................................................. 8 10.4 Laser On/Off .................................................................................................................... 8
11 Operation ............................................................................................... 9
11.1 Initialization ...................................................................................................................... 9 11.2 Screen ............................................................................................................................. 9 11.3 Settings menu .................................................................................................................10
12 Charging the battery ........................................................................... 16 13 Warranty............................................................................................... 17 14 Disposal ............................................................................................... 17
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1 Safety notes
1.1 About this document · Read this documentation carefully and familiarize yourself with the product before using it. Pay particular attention to the safety and warning instructions to prevent injury and product damage. · Keep this documentation handy for future reference. · Share this documentation with future users of the product.
1.2 General safety instructions · The product is to be used only in accordance with the intended purpose and within the parameters specified in the technical data. Do not use force for operation. · Never measure with the device at or near live/energized parts! · During leak detection on electrical systems, please maintain a sufficient safety distance to avoid dangerous electric shocks! · Avoid any direct contact with hot and/or rotating parts. · Always switch on the device before putting on the headphones! At high signal levels (bar graph headphones in the red area), the volume can be correspondingly large. The sensitivity setting can be used to reduce the volume. · Observe the prescribed storage and operating temperatures. · In case of improper handling or violence, the warranty claims are lost. · Interventions on the device of any kind, unless they correspond to the intended and described procedures, lead to the expiration of warranty and to the disclaimer. · The device is intended solely for the described purpose.
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1.3 Use of class 2 laser
· Never point the laser directly towards persons! · Absolutely avoid a direct irradiation of the eyes of humans and
animals! · If a person`s eyes are exposed to class 2 laser radiation, they
should shut their eyes and immediately move away from the beam · Do not stare into the beam · Laser module: corresponds to DIN EN 60825-1: 2014 Class 2 (<1mW / 635nm) · Laser output point trumpet and parabolic mirror:

Laseraustrittstelle Laser output point

2 Service and maintenance
Service and maintenance work must only be carried out by authorized personnel.

3 Environmental protection

· Disposal of defective batteries / dead batteries according to the valid legal regulations.
· After the end of the useful life, take the product to the separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment (observe local regulations) or return the product to the manufacturer for disposal.

The manufacturer makes no warranty as to its suitability for any particular purpose and assumes no liability for any errors contained in this manual. Nor for consequential damages in connection with the delivery, performance or use of this device.

The following accumulator is contained in this electrical appliance

Battery type

Chemical system

Accumulator

LiIon 2S1P

Information on the safe removal of the batteries or accumulators · Warning: Make sure that the battery is completely empty.
Removing the battery cover
Disconnecting the connector
Carefully pull out the battery · Carefully remove the accumulator · The accumulator and the appliance can now be disposed of separately
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4 Intended use
The PCE-LDC 15 is a leak detector for quick and reliable leak detection in/on compressed air systems. It is solely designed and constructed for the intended use described here and may only be used for this purpose. The user must verify that the device is suitable for the intended use. The technical data listed in this datasheet are binding. Improper handling or operation outside the technical specifications is not permitted. Claims of any kind for damages arising from improper use are excluded.

5 Technical specifications
Dimensions hand-held housing
Weight
Operating frequency Power supply Operating time Charging Charging time
Laser
Connections
Colour screen Interface Application Area Operating temperaturer Storage temperature Altitude Max. Humidity Pollution degree Protection class

263 x 96 x 280 mm (with preamp module and

acoustic trumpet)

0.55 kg with preamp module and acoustic

trumpet,

complete set in case approx. 3.0 kg

40 kHz (+/-2 kHz)

Internal 7.4 V lithium-ion battery

> 10 h (continuous operation)

ext. battery charger (included in scope of

delivery)

max.4 h

Wavelength 630660nm, output power <

1mW

(laser class 2)

3.5 mm stereo jack for headset,

Power supply socket for connecting an

external

charger

USB connection

3.5" touch panel TFT transmissive

USB for SW update.

Indoor use

-5 °C bis +50 °C

-20 °C to +60 °C

Up to 4000m above sea level

<95% RH without condensation

IP20

6 Delivery contents
1 x PCE-LDC 15, 1 x carrying case, 1 x mains adaptor, 1 x focus tube with focus tip, 1 x
acoustic trumpet, 1 x headphones, 1 x user manual

7 Identification
7.1 Name plate
PCE-LDC 15

7.2

Laser warning label

Laser 2
Acccording IEC 60825-1:2014 Max. output power: <1mW @ 630-660nm
Complies with 21 CFR 1040.10 and 1040.11except for conformance with IEC 60825-1 Ed.3., as described in Laser Notice No. 56, dated May 8,2019

8 Device description
8.1 The PCE-LDC 15
3.5" TFT colour display with touch panel On/Off button Volume (+/-)
35 mm jack for the headphones

Acoustic trumpet
USB connection USB connection Laser On/Off button

9 Overview and application description of the different sensor types

Acoustic trumpet (standard tool)

Straightening tube

The acoustic trumpet bundles incident ultrasonic waves, thereby extending the range of the device. This behaviour makes it ideal for medium distances. The leakage can be heard from large distances, for precise detection, the user must approach the leakage and consistently follow the "loudest" point. Individual compressed air components are then checked for precise detection. Quantification distance (distance) 1 6 m

The straightening tube permits only very few ultrasonic waves to pass in the direction of the ultrasonic transducer, allowing leakages to be located very precisely.
For this reason, the use of the straightening tube is recommended for small distances, for the precise detection of the corresponding leakage.
Quantification distance: 0...0.2 m

Use of acoustic trumpet:
· Average distance to
pipe/component 0.2 - 6 m
· Low interfering noise · Leakage freely accessible

Use of focus tube:
· Short distance to pipe/component
0.05 m
· Pipe/component freely accessible · Pipes and components to be
inspected are very close together

10 Start-up / Application of the PCE-LDC 15

10.1 Switch on
Hold down the power button for about 1 second, the power will turn on, and a start-up sequence will appear on the display. Pressing the button again switches the device off again.

10.2 Headphone Volume Up / Volume Down
The volume up and volume down buttons in the headset can be increased or decreased in 16 steps. Continuously pressing the button automatically increases / decreases the value.

Please make sure the headphone level is <50% before putting on the headphones.

10.3 Sensitivity level Ultrasound levels can be understood as a "loudness" of the leakage.
With the "Sensitivity" button, the sensitivity of the PCE-LDC 15 can be adjusted to the environment, which strongly influences the acoustic behaviour of the device and increases or decreases the valid value range. A reduction in sensitivity reduces the range of the leakage.
The sensitivity levels or the automatic function are selected via the "Sensitivity" button. The PCE-LDC 15 offers a manual selection as well as an automatic function "Auto" for setting the sensitivity. Selection is made by pressing the "Sensitivity" setting button. When "Auto" is selected, the PCE-LDC 15 selects the best possible sensitivity level.
Sensitivity button Sensitivity levels 060 dB = Highest sensitivity level of the device (use with small leaks and no noise), selection with the "Sensitivity" button 10 70 dB = Leakages and noises get "less noisy", the range is reduced. 2080 dB = Leakages and noises get "less noisy", the range is reduced. 3090 dB = Leakages and noises get "less noisy", the range is reduced. 40100 dB = Most insensitive stage (large leaks, many noises for heavy-duty application)
10.4 Laser On/Off The laser pointer can only be switched on by pressing the laser on / off button. When switched on, the display shows a laser warning symbol.
Please note the warnings for laser operation! Avoid direct / indirect (via reflexion) irradiation of the eyes in humans and animals!
Laser ,,On" Icon
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11 Operation
The operation is largely self-explanatory and menu-driven via the touch panel. The selection of the respective menu items is done via short "tapping" with the finger or a soft round pen. Attention: Please use no pens or other objects with sharp edges! The foil can be damaged! 11.1 Initialization
After switching on the PCE-LDC 15, the initialization takes place and then switch to leakage display.

11.2 Screen
The following picture shows and describes the display elements. Signal level in dB

Bar graph of signal level Settings menu

Laser ,,On"
Date/ Time and battery condition indicator

Date / Time:
Battery condtion indicator 22%
Battery condtion:
Power supply connected and battery is charging: 11.3 Settings menu The operation is largely self-explanatory and menu-driven via the touch panel. The selection of the respective menu items occurs via short "tapping" with the finger or a soft round pen. Attention: Please use no pens or other objects with sharp edges! The foil can be damaged! Before the leakage search is started, the device must be configured. The user can access the menu by clicking the "Settings" button. The following figure shows the "Settings"-Menu. Settings:
With the button ,,Settings" you access the basic menu of the PCELDC 15.
Return to measurement by pressing ,,Back" button.
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11.3.1 Language 11.3.2 Time & Date

Here you can select one of 13 languages for the PCE-LDC 15. For languages on page 2 please press
By pushing the Time Zone description field and enter the correct UTC, you can set the correct time all over the world.

11.3.3 System settings
11.3.3.1 System update If required, there is the possibility for the PCE-LDC 15 to download a firmware update to the device via the USB stick. The received file must then be stored on the USB stick and transferred to your device as described below.

P1: V033 C1 I1

Check for updates

Update Kanäle

Overview of System-UpdateFunctions.
If the PCE-LDC 15 is correctly connected to the USB stick and there are new versions of the individual SW Parts, the new versions are marked in red. The update is started by pressing the ,,Update selections" button.

If it is required to install an older software version, you have press the button ,,Force all".

11.3.3.2 Factory reset

Bevor the settings are changed to the production default settings a safety prompt is displayed and must be confirmed by pressing the button ,,Yes".
Note: Saved data are not deleted or overwritten.

If needed with ,,Reboot System" the PCELDC 15 could be started (reboot) here.

11.3.4 Calibration of touchpanel

If necessary, the touch-screen calibration can be changed here.
Push Calibrate and it appears, 1. left above,2. bottom right, 3. bottom left, 4.right above and 5. in the middle, a calibration cross that must be pushed consecutively.
If the calibration finished positive a message "Calibration successful" appears and have to be confirmed with OK.
Is this not the case, so you can repeat the calibration with the help of the Cancel and Calibrate button.

11.3.5 Backlight brightness

Here you adjust the desired Backlight (15-100%) of the display directly.
E. g. Backlight to 39 %

With the help of the Backlight dimming after button, after a definable time interval (here after 15 minutes), the Backlight can be reduced to the minimum. As soon as the dimmed screen is operated again, the Backlight is committed automatically on the last set value before dimming.
To reduce the energy consumption (device runtime), you can switch off the display backlight by setting "Backlight off after".

Note: At the first touch, the Backlight in our example is reset to 39%, after that a "normal" function operation is possible..
Important: If the Backlight dimming after button is not activated, then the Backlight stays permanently on, in the currently set brightness.

11.3.6 Cleaning

This function can be used for cleaning the touch panel during running measurements.
If one minute is not enough time to clean, the process can be repeated at any time.
Is the cleaning faster finished, then you can push the to abort press long button (for one or two seconds) to cancel.

12 Charging the battery
Connect external power supply to the charging socket.
Symbol ,,CHG" is displayed during charging.
The PCE-LDC 15 checks the charging status of the battery and starts the charging process automatically if necessary. To protect the Li-ION accumulator of exhaustive discharge the device is switching off automatically if a cell voltage of 6.4 V will be reached.
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13 Warranty
You can read our warranty terms in our General Business Terms which you can find here: https://www.pce-instruments.com/english/terms.
14 Disposal
For the disposal of batteries in the EU, the 2006/66/EC directive of the European Parliament applies. Due to the contained pollutants, batteries must not be disposed of as household waste. They must be given to collection points designed for that purpose. In order to comply with the EU directive 2012/19/EU we take our devices back. We either re-use them or give them to a recycling company which disposes of the devices in line with law. For countries outside the EU, batteries and devices should be disposed of in accordance with your local waste regulations. If you have any questions, please contact PCE Instruments.
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PCE Instruments contact information

Germany
PCE Deutschland GmbH Im Langel 26 D-59872 Meschede Deutschland Tel.: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 0 Fax: +49 (0) 2903 976 99 29 info@pce-instruments.com www.pce-instruments.com/deutsch
United Kingdom
PCE Instruments UK Ltd Unit 11 Southpoint Business Park Ensign Way, Southampton Hampshire United Kingdom, SO31 4RF Tel: +44 (0) 2380 98703 0 Fax: +44 (0) 2380 98703 9 info@pce-instruments.co.uk www.pce-instruments.com/english
The Netherlands
PCE Brookhuis B.V. Institutenweg 15 7521 PH Enschede Nederland Telefoon: +31 (0)53 737 01 92 info@pcebenelux.nl www.pce-instruments.com/dutch

France
PCE Instruments France EURL 23, rue de Strasbourg 67250 Soultz-Sous-Forets France Téléphone: +33 (0) 972 3537 17 Numéro de fax: +33 (0) 972 3537 18 info@pce-france.fr www.pce-instruments.com/french
Italy
PCE Italia s.r.l. Via Pesciatina 878 / B-Interno 6 55010 Loc. Gragnano Capannori (Lucca) Italia Telefono: +39 0583 975 114 Fax: +39 0583 974 824 info@pce-italia.it www.pce-instruments.com/italiano
United States of America
PCE Americas Inc. 1201 Jupiter Park Drive, Suite 8 Jupiter / Palm Beach 33458 FL USA Tel: +1 (561) 320-9162 Fax: +1 (561) 320-9176 info@pce-americas.com www.pce-instruments.com/us

Spain
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Turkey
PCE Teknik Cihazlari Ltd.ti. Halkali Merkez Mah. Pehlivan Sok. No.6/C 34303 Küçükçekmece - stanbul Türkiye Tel: 0212 471 11 47 Faks: 0212 705 53 93 info@pce-cihazlari.com.tr www.pce-instruments.com/turkish
Denmark
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