TLV Pocket TrapMan PT1 Instruction Manual

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172-65411MA-05 (PT1) 5 June 2019

Pocket TrapMan

PT1

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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Introduction Thank you for purchasing the TLV Pocket TrapMan PT1. When the product is delivered, before doing anything else, check the specifications and external appearance to make sure nothing is out of the ordinary. Also be sure to read this manual carefully before use and follow the instructions to be sure of using the product properly.
Page 3: Pt1 Standard Set
1. PT1 Standard Set 1. Instruction Manual (this manual) 2. Pocket TrapMan PT1 3. Soft Case 4. Earphones 5. Batteries (2 alkali AAA (LR03)) 6. Cap 7. Carrying Strap 2. Pocket TrapMan PT1 6. Cap 3. Soft Case 7. Carrying Strap 4.
Page 4: Safety Considerations
The three types of cautionary items above are very important for safety: be sure to observe all of them as they relate to use, maintenance and repair. Furthermore, TLV accepts no responsibility for any accidents or damage occurring as a result of failure to observe these precautions.
Page 5 WARNING Do not disassemble or modify. Failure to observe this precaution could result in injury, electrical shock, ignition or fire. Do not operate the buttons or stare at the screen while walking. Failure to observe these precautions could lead to accidents such as tripping or collisions.
Page 6 If at any time the batteries become unusable, observe your company regulations for proper disposal in accordance with local laws. If proper disposal is impossible, insulate the contact terminals by covering them with tape and return them to a TLV office. 172-65411MA-05 (PT1) 5 Jun 2019...
Page 7: Principles Of Operation
There is a correlation between the intensity of the ultrasonic sound generated by a leak and the amount of steam leakage. Pocket TrapMan PT1 judges the trap or valve operational condition by measuring the intensity of the ultrasonic sound and comparing it with a standard set...
Page 8: Features And Functions
4. Features and Functions 4.1 Steam Trap Operation Inspection 1) PT1 automatically inspects the steam trap and makes a judgement estimate regarding the basic operational condition (Good / Caution / Leaking /Blocked / Low Temp). Note: [Good] judgments for Temperature Control (Adjustable) Steam Traps must be confirmed manually.
Page 9: Components, Features And Functions
5. Components, Features and Functions Probe: Key Pad: On contact with object, Allows user to select modes, measures ultrasonic sound records and data, save or delete, and surface temperature. and turn the unit ON/OFF. Display: Shows the mode of operation and measurement results.
Page 10: Pt1 Preparation
6. PT1 Preparation 6.1 Inserting Batteries 1) Turn the battery compartment lock counter-clockwise to unlock. 2) Open the battery compartment and remove the battery pack (battery compartment cover). 3) Insert 2 AAA (LR03) batteries into the battery pack. Make sure the batteries have the correct orientation (polarity).
Page 11: Proper Measurement Procedure
7. Proper Measurement Procedure 7.1 Prepare Surface for Measurement Ultrasonic sound and surface temperature cannot be measured accurately if the surface where the measurement is to be taken is curved or a rough finished surface, or if it is coated with paint, dirt, rust or scale. File the measurement point to produce a smooth and flat region of at least ø8 mm (ø...
Page 12: Steam Trap Diagnosis
8. Steam Trap Diagnosis The PT1 is equipped with a simple automatic diagnosis function for steam traps. This section explains how to properly operate PT1 for steam trap inspections. 8.1 Mode Selection 1) Set the mode to “Trap&Valve”. If already set to Mode “Trap&Valve”, the following operation is unnecessary.
Page 13 8.4 Display During Measurement 1) The following information is displayed while PT1 takes a measurement: Record No.: Mode: Surface Temperature*: The record number at which “Trap” is highlighted The surface temperature data will be saved. indicating steam trap being measured. diagnosis.
Page 14 8.5a Set Pressure Set the operating pressure of the trap. Note: All displayed pressures are gauge pressures, not absolute pressures. G is shown on the display as “KG”. Note: Due to space limitations, pressure unit kg/cm If no data was previously saved under this record number, “-,--” will be displayed. If data was previously saved, the previous pressure will be highlighted.
Page 15 8.5c Set Type of Steam Trap Set the type of steam trap to be measured. If no data was previously saved under this record number, [0:Disc] will be highlighted. If data was previously saved, the previous trap type will be highlighted. 1) Select appropriate trap type from the following: Trap...
Page 16 8.7 Retake Measurement and Proceed to Next Measurement 1) If the measurement or judgement is in doubt and you wish to verify by measuring again, simply apply the probe to the measurement point again (see 8.3). The measurement will restart automatically. Note: The second measurement will overwrite the data from the first measurement;...
Page 17: Valve Diagnosis
9. Valve Diagnosis The PT1 is equipped with a simple automatic diagnosis function for valves. This section explains how to properly operate PT1 for valve inspections. PT1 is suitable for valve diagnosis on steam, air and other gas systems. 9.1 Mode Selection 1) Set the mode to “Trap&Valve”.
Page 18 4) There are two possible outcomes from the measurement at the valve’s outlet: a) No ultrasonic sound was detected and the valve seals properly. Proceed to section “9.4 Automatic Judgement”. b) Ultrasonic sound was detected and further inspection is required. Continue to step 5. 5) If after taking a measurement at the outlet the screen shown right appears, further measurements are required.
Page 19: Bearing Inspection
10. Bearing Inspection The PT1 can measure and display vibration acceleration levels (dB). This information is useful for checking and determining the operational condition of bearings. This section explains the features and proper measurement procedure for using PT1 for bearing inspections. 10.1 Special PT1 Features for Bearing Inspections PT1 has several special functions particular to its bearing inspection mode.
Page 20 10.3 Set Record Number 1) Set the record number to use by pressing [] or []. Record Number a) Pressing [] / [] once increments/decrements the Bearing record number by 1. b) Holding [] / [] for more than 1 second increments/ decrements record numbers more quickly.
Page 21 10.5 Display During and After Measurement 1) The following information is displayed while PT1 takes a measurement in “Full Mode”: Data No.: Counter: Record No.: The present measurement Shows the time elapsed The record number at number (when multiple during measurement. which data will be saved.
Page 22 10.6 Proceed to Next Measurement 1) If the measurement or judgement is in doubt, or if you wish take the average of multiple measurements (for a longer operation time analysis), proceed as follows: a) Press [] / [] to set the data number. The data number is a single digit number from 1 to 9.
Page 23: Deleting Existing Data
11. Deleting Existing Data Existing data can be deleted from PT1 Memory. PT1 has two inspection modes, “Trap&Valve” mode and “Bearing” mode. Each mode has 100 available memory locations (records). Note: Steam trap inspection data and valve inspection data share the same memory locations.
Page 24: Settings
12. Settings This section explains how to adjust PT1 settings. Default settings are already set in advance when shipped from the factory, but can be adjusted anytime to meet the needs of the user. Settings are saved in memory, and are maintained after the power is turned off.
Page 25 12.5 Earphone Volume Increase or decrease the earphone volume. Earphone Vol. a) Pressing [] / [] once increases/decreases the : Up volume by 1 step. : Down b) Holding [] / [] for more than 1 second increases/ decreases the volume more quickly. c) Once volume is as desired, press [ENT] once to proceed to the next setting.
Page 26 12.8 LCD Contrast Increase or decrease the LCD display contrast level (between 0 and10). a) Pressing [] / [] once increases/decreases the LCD Contrast contrast level by 1. : Up b) Holding [] / [] for more than 1 second increases/ : Down decreases the contrast level more quickly.
Page 27: Accessories
13. Accessories Attach the various accessories supplied with PT1 as explained below. Use only accessories supplied by TLV specifically for PT1. 13.1 Soft Case 1) Insert the unit into the soft case with the probe sticking through the top of the case.
Page 28: Troubleshooting
After checking the above items and performing the suggested corrective measure, if the PT1 is still not performing as expected, contact your local TLV technical sales representative with details regarding the malfunction. 172-65411MA-05 (PT1) 5 Jun 2019...
Page 29: Specifications
15. Specifications Product Name: Pocket TrapMan Model Name: Measurement Specifications:  Ultrasonic sound / vibration acceleration Items Measured: level (shock pulse: 32 kHz)  Surface temperature Temperature Measurements: Measurement Temp. Range: 0 to 350 °C (32 to 662 °F) Response: 97% within 15 seconds (ideal conditions) ...
Page 30: Product Warranty
One year following product delivery. 16.2 Warranty Coverage TLV CO., LTD. warrants this product to the original purchaser to be free from defective materials and workmanship. Under this warranty, the product will be repaired or replaced at our option, without charge for parts or labor.
Page 31 17. Service For Service or Technical Assistance: Contact your TLV representative or your TLV office. In Europe: Tel: [49]-(0)7263-9150-0 Daimler-Benz-Straße 16-18, 74915 Waibstadt, Germany Fax: [49]-(0)7263-9150-50 Tel: [44]-(0)1242-227223 Star Lodge, Montpellier Drive, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL50 1TY, U.K. Fax: [44]-(0)1242-223077 Tel: [33]-(0)4-72482222 Parc d’Ariane 2, bât.