Water Leak Detection System. Metrotech HL 6000 PC Correlator Operations Manual

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1 Water Leak Detection System Metrotech HL 6000 PC Correlator Operations Manual

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3 Contents 1 Quick Guide Quick guide for TR A / TR B amplifier-transmitters Quick guide for HL 6000 PC Correlator 2 2 Operating Instructions for HL 6000 PC Correlator Transmitter Controls for TR A / TR B transmitters Explanation of symbols Operating instructions for TR A / TR B 5 3 HL 6000 PC Correlator software Correlator Display, Main Screen Channel A and B Time Signal Display Signal Spectrum or Coherence Display Channel A and B Level Display Correlation Function Display Diagramatical Representation of Pipe Displaying Transmitters A and B Current Pipe Data Start Correlation Button Start 3D / 2D Correlation Button Finishing the Correlation Changing to the Pipe Table Display Reset Display Playback Automatic Frequency Analysis Measurement Statistics Measuring Sound Speed Zoom In Zoom to Pipe Length Load Correlation Save Correlation Print Correlation Help / Operating Instructions Filter +/ Wide Band Coherence / Spectrum A+B Pipe Table Display Selecting the number of pipe sections Data for the Individual Sections Editing the Material List Return to the Correlation Display Multicorrelation Display 16 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions iii

4 3.4 Report Display Load Background Picture Satellite Map Undo the Last Drawing Step Delete a Drawing Create a New Page Select the Line Colour Select the Fill Colour Comment About a Measurement Graphic Symbols Drawing on the map Loading Additional Symbols Insert Text in the Drawing Load Correlation Save Correlation Printing correlation Help / Operating instructions Configuration Display Skins D / 3D Change the Measurement Unit to Metric or Imperial Reset Settings Defining User Name Choose a Logo for the Printout 21 4 Charging / Operation with external power 21 5 Technical Data HL 6000 PC Correlator TR A / TR B Transmitters PAM CORR Sensors 23 6 Accessories 23 iv HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

5 1 Quick Guide The HL 6000 PC Correlator uses highly developed measuring techniques and signal processing. It has been designed to be simple to operate and to show measurement results in an informative manner. To make the most of the equipment, however, we recommend that you read these operating instructions carefully. The main steps for performing a correlation are explained in the Quick Guide. A detailed explanation follows thereafter. 1.1 Quick guide for TR A / TR B amplifier-transmitter Function Operation 1. Put transmitter A (orange) at location 1 and fix the sensor to the valve, rod or hydrant. Proper contact between sensor and object is important. Check sound with headphones. 1. Switch transmitter A on. Align the aerial vertically and close the lid. 1. Put transmitter B (blue) at location 2 and fix the sensor to the valve, rod or hydrant. 1. Switch transmitter B on. Align the aerial vertically and close the lid. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 1

6 Fig 1: Setting up the correlator 1.2 Quick guide for HL 6000 PC Correlator Connect aconnect the delivered antenna to the socket of the E-Box Connect the USB E-Box to an unused USB port on your computer Turn on your computer and click the following icon once the system has started: If necessary, select language in the Start screen, otherwise the program automatically advances. Click into correlation window. Start measuring with Start Correlation After approx. 3 seconds the first result of the correlation is displayed. When the result shows a clear correlation curve (sometimes it can take a few more seconds before the display becomes clearer), finish the correlation by clicking the Stop symbol. 2 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

7 Now click the Pipe table symbol or the Pipe table tab to go to the page where the different pipe sections can be entered. Select the number of pipe sections, pipe data and the respective lengths here and then return to the correlation page (click tab or symbol). You can now see the pipe sections entered underneath the correlation curve, shown diagramatically and assigned directly to the location of the leak found. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 3

8 2 Operating Instructions for HL 6000 PC Correlator Transmitter 2.1 Controls for TR A / TR B transmitters Fig 2: Front panels of TR A / B transmitters 2.2 Explanation of symbols Symbol Explanation Headphone connection and charging socket Sensor connection Aerial connection Transmitter buttons 4 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

9 2.3 Operating instructions for TR A / TR B Positioning the transmitters 1. Put transmitter A (orange) at location 1 and fix the sensor to the valve, rod or hydrant. 2. Put transmitter B (blue) at location 2 and fix the sensor to the valve, rod or hydrant. 3. The transmitters must always be set up with the antenna pointing upwards. ( See Fig 1: Setting up the correlator) Transmitter on 1. Use this button to turn the transmitter on. After switching on, a message first appears about the software version and the remaining battery capacity. This message will disappear after about 3 seconds and the transmitter is then ready to use. 2. After every button push, the background illumination for the display lights up for about 1 minute and then turns itself off automatically. 3. The transmitter automatically turns itself completely off after operating for 2 hours. Listening to the leak noise / displaying the level 1. You can listen to the leak noise via the headphone socket on both transmitters A and B. This means that an assessment can be made before doing the correlation and the user can decide whether the sound picked up is due to water leaking or is due to some other source (a pump, etc.). If necessary, the headphone volume can be adjusted using the arrow buttons 2. The noise level is shown on the display both as a bar and as a numerical value. This means that you can easily compare levels at different measurement locations. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 5

10 3 HL 6000 PC Correlator Software 3.1 Correlator Display, Main Screen The individual elements of the screen are explained as follows. The number in front of the heading is the reference to this picture Channel A and B Time Signal Display If the time signal is flat and more like a line, a correlation cannot be performed. Possible sources of faults: signal interruptions, a bad contact between sensor and valve, etc Signal Spectrum or Coherence Display Filters are also shown in this window. These can simply be set by clicking and dragging the cursor in the window Channel A and B Level Display The yellow and blue bar indicate if the E-Box is plugged into your PC and that the channels work properly. 6 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

11 3.1.4 Correlation Function Display The delay time of the cursor position is shown inside the window next to the cursor (symbolised by a red line). Left-clicking with the mouse resets the cursor (default settings to the maximum correlation are done by the software automatically). Right-click and drag with the mouse in this window to hide certain ranges from the correlation. This function is called peak suppression Diagramatical Representation of Pipe This diagram does not just show the pipe but also a direct reference to the position of the cursor and hence the leak Displaying Transmitters A and B The leak distance is shown above TR A and TR B. Both added together result in the total length of surveyed pipe. Watching A and B also indicates radio reception from TR A and TR B Current Pipe Data See different pipe materials in different colors including pipe parameters Start Correlation Button You can start a correlation with this function. If no pipe data has been entered, start a so-called overview measurement, as described in the Quick Guide. The advantage is to check quickly and efficiently if there is a possible leak on this pipe section Start 3D / 2D Correlation Button With this function you can show the time constancy of a noise, just as with a data logger. In this way, you can identify sounds that are not constant and are therefore also presumably not a leak. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 7

12 You can choose either a 2-dimensional or a 3-dimensional representation. The change can be made in the Configuration menu Finishing the Correlation Most of the functions are deactivated while a correlation is running. After finishing the correlation, this functions will be available again Changing to the Pipe Table Display By clicking the pipe data button (11) underneath the correlation window or choosing the appropriate tab, you can also go to the pipe tables (see also Chapter 3.2) Reset Display This deletes all current correlation and pipe data and a new measurement process can be started Playback If the sound data was also saved during a previous correlation this can be replayed with this button after loading. A correlation is started at the same time and the result displayed in the correlation window. Important: To be able to listen and re- correlate at the same time you need a stereo sound card built into your PC. The stereo- mix sound file must be activated and the loudspeaker symbol in the task bar in the on position. 8 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

13 Automatic Frequency Analysis This performs an automatic frequency analysis and analyses at which filter setting the best correlation takes place. Ten different results are then shown. The best result is shown in red. If you click this window, the correlation is shown in Normal mode with the corresponding filter settings. This function helps you to optimise the filter settings and to improve the correlation result. You should, however, analyze the result very carefully to see whether it matches the actual situation. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 9

14 Measurement Statistics First the curve shape for the correlation performed is analyzed and is allocated a quality factor between 0 and 100. The higher the value, the clearer the correlation. For low values, the button for frequency analysis (14) is shown in the statistics window because an improvement might be possible by altering the filter settings. Result statistics are also displayed. With a measurement process that lasts longer, other louder noises (for example, water being briefly extracted) can affect the correlation and this will result in the cursor (and thereby the distance to the leak) not staying constantly in one position. These values appear in the statistics with low percentage values. This way, the function helps you to better identify the position of the leak. 10 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

15 Measuring Sound Speed Measuring the sound speed is essential to generate an exact correlation result, especially for unknown pipe materials and pipe characteristics (e.g. old pipes). To measure the sound speed of the pipe, an artificial leak must be created and the distance from this leak to the transmitters must be known. A slightly opened hydrant, for example, is an artificial leak. The leak can be both within or outside the transmitters. It is recommended, however, that the leak is produced outside the transmitters. 1. Place both sensors at suitable measuring points and open the artificial leak. 2. Start a new correlation with the Start correlation button (8). Finish the correlation when you have received a suitable result. 3. Now open the Speed measurement dialogue by clicking button (16). Enter the corresponding data in the query window. The result is the sound speed of the pipe. Now close the artificial leak and perform the correlation again using the new data to determine the distance to the real leak Zoom In With this function activated, the correlation curve can be enlarged in the chosen range by clicking and dragging with the mouse in the correlation window. This is particularly useful when two peaks are very close to one another Zoom to Pipe Length The correlation window is automatically adjusted so that the length of the pipe fills the whole width of the window. By pressing the button once again, the whole measurement length is displayed again and the pipe is reduced in the middle of the measuring range Load Correlation A saved measurement can be loaded. If sound data was saved this is also loaded at the same time Save Correlation First you will be asked whether you would like to save the actual sounds as well. If you choose no, only the correlation curve (diagram) and the report will be saved. Otherwise, the sound data will also be stored in universal WAV format. The saved sound data can be called up at any time again, played back and correlated once again. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 11

16 Print Correlation Produces a printout of the correlation curve including a report. If you have also produced a damage sketch, this can be printed out at the same time as well by checking Sketches. The sketch will be printed out on a 2nd sheet. The printer selected is always the printer that is defined in Windows as the default printer. Please consult Windows Help if you wish to change the selected printer Help / Operating Instructions The Operating Instructions supplied are called up in pdf-file form. You can therefore read about the functions and operation at any time Filter +/- When + is checked, only the selected range is used for the evaluation. When - is checked, this range is excluded from the evaluation Wide Band By clicking this button, the filter is fully opened to the maximum bandwidth Coherence / Spectrum A+B Used to toggle between coherence representation and display of each sensor spectrum sent by the transmitters. 12 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

17 3.2 Pipe Table Display Selecting the number of pipe sections A maximum of ten different sections can be entered. Press the up arrow to increase the number of sections. The down arrow reduces the number of sections. The total length of all the pipe sections is displayed after the number of pipe sections. The first two sections are shown enlarged to make entry using a touchscreen PC easier. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 13

18 3.2.2 Data for the Individual Sections The length can either be entered directly via the keyboard or with the two arrow buttons next to the field for the length. The material and diameter are selected from a drop-down list. Click the small triangle directly next to the materials description and select the pipe material from the list. The stored sound speed is displayed underneath. Select the manual box to enter the pipe s sound speed by hand. This is necessary if you have carried out sound speed measurements for pipe sections and they do not match the listed speeds. In such cases you can improve the correlation result. If this option is set to manual, the material and diameter can no longer be selected. 14 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

19 3.2.3 Editing the Material List The user can add other pipe materials and sound speeds to the saved materials list, or alter the list, as many times as they wish. To add materials, click + at (1) in the left-hand part of the window. Enter a name for the material in the following dialogue. It is advisable to clearly mark new materials (e.g. with your town as an additional remark) so that you can distinguish them later from the standard materials. To then add the corresponding diameters and sound speeds to the new material, press + at (2). Fill in the subsequent dialogues with the corresponding values. You can measure sound speeds using the function of the HL 6000 PC Correlator that has just been mentioned. Please also read the chapter about this topic. With the Standard settings button, you reset the pipe table back to its original state when the equipment was delivered. CAUTION! All data that you have entered will be deleted. Click to return to the pipe table Return to the Correlation Display Click to return to the Correlation Display. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 15

20 3.3 Multicorrelation Display This operation mode enables you to compare two or even several measurements on a pipe and replaces a three-point correlation. First carry out a correlation for a pipe section and save the measurement. Now reposition one of the sensors and perform the correlation as normal. To see whether both results agree select the multicorrelation mode. In the upper screen the correlation from the main screen is shown as standard. If required, button (1) will, however, also enable you to load a saved correlation. The comparative measurement for lower screen (4) is loaded using the corresponding (1). Before this, (2) must still be used to select the sensor that had the same position during both measurements. You can therefore use your first measurement as a reference measurement and compare this with a large number of other correlations in the same range. 16 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

21 3.4 Report Display This screen allows you to create a measurement report with a sketch. This report is saved and also printed out together with the correlation Load Background Picture A pipe network map, for example, can be loaded as a background picture. The HL 6000 PC Correlator supports, when loading, JPG, BMP, GIF and PNG image formats. If you wish to integrate pictures from your GIS system you must first export a picture in one of the formats mentioned Satellite Map Alternatively, you can also create a picture yourself using satellite-based map material. Click the Map View button (shown above). The MapView application starts. With this application, screenshots of GoogleMaps can be made and imported (this function is only available when an Internet connection exists). If a GPS mouse is connected, the exact position of the measurement can also be saved as GPS coordinates and the corresponding map loaded in the office later. Please note: The use of map material on the Internet is subject to special conditions of use laid down by the respective providers of the map material. With such use, you accept the terms of the providers of the material. Please consult these terms and conditions beforehand Undo the Last Drawing Step HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 17

22 3.4.4 Delete a Drawing Create a New Page Select the Line Colour Select the Fill Colour Comment About a Measurement Enter comment about a measurement. This comment will also be saved and printed out Graphic Symbols The activated graphic symbols can be positioned on the drawing simply by a click of the mouse. 18 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

23 Drawing on the map The chosen figure can be drawn on the drawing using the mouse Loading Additional Symbols Loading a symbol to be positioned on the drawing. Further symbols can be created using a drawing program (not supplied). BMP format is supported Insert Text in the Drawing Insert a text window in the drawing. The text must first be entered in the input field above Load Correlation A saved measurement can be loaded. If sound data has been saved this is also loaded and can be played back afterwards Save Correlation Correlation and report are saved. Sound data can also be saved as a WAV file Printing correlation Press button (15) to produce a printout of the correlation including report. Printing is performed by the default printer Help / Operating instructions The operating instructions supplied are called up in pdf-file form. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 19

24 3.5 Configuration Display In the Configuration Display, various basic settings can be made Skins To enable the interface to be adapted to the particular taste of the user, various user interface designs are provided that can be selected here. You can also create your own by copying existing images into a folder and adapting the icons using a graphics program to suit your personal preferences. This should, however, only be carried out by experienced users. Support for picture creation is not available D / 3D Here you can set the choice of display for the 2D / 3D correlation (see Correlator Display button (9)). The display that you choose will depend on your personal ideas Change the Measurement Unit to Metric or Imperial Select your desired measurement unit by selecting the relevant option. 20 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

25 3.5.4 Reset Settings Please exercise the greatest care when carrying out this function! This can undo all user settings and return the software to its original state. Saved measurements are not affected by this Defining User Name The user name entered here appears in the header of the printed measurement report Choose a Logo for the Printout The logo chosen here appears in the header of the printed measurement report. GIF format is supported. 4 Charging / Operation with external power The transmitters are charged via the headphone socket with the supplied power unit or directly powered (also via a vehicle LK13 connection cable from 12 V DC). The E-Box is powered directly through a USB port at your PC. HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 21

26 5 Technical Data 5.1 HL 6000 PC Correlator PC/Notebook Power supply E- box Connections Radio Frequency >1 GHz CPU >512 MB RAM >20 GB hard disk USB 2.0 Windows 98 and higher Via USB Aerial, headphones (PC), USB 433 MHz Operating Temperature (without PC) -4 F to F (-20 C to + 50 C) Dimensions 3.94 x 5.91 x 1.57 in. (100 x 150 x 40 mm) Weight (without PC) 0.88 lbs (400 g) 5.2 TR A / TR B Transmitters Screen Display Buttons Radio Frequency Transmitted Power Operational Time / Charge Time Power Supply Interfaces Protection Class LCD, 2 x 16 characters Battery status, noise level, equipment status On/off/illumination, radio on/off, auto/man. volume 433 MHz < 500 mw > 15 hours / < 3 hours Internal NiMH battery, external 12V DC (car adapter) or 110V AC Sensor/hydrophone connection, aerial, headphones/ charger IP 67 when operating Operating Temperature -4 F to F (-20 C to + 50 C) Dimensions Weight 9.06 x 4.33 x 7.48 in (230 x 110 x 190 mm) 5.07 lbs (2.3 kg) 22 HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions

27 5.3 PAM CORR Sensors Sensors Piezo sensor with active amplifier Connection Cable Highly flexible silicone cable Adapter Magnetic Adapter Operating Temperature -4 F to F (-20 C to + 50 C) Dimensions 3.54 x 3.07 in (90 x 78 mm) Operational Time / Charge Time > 15 hours / < 3 hours Weight 0.88 lbs (0.4 kg) Protection Class IP 67 6 Accessories 1. Hydrophone: PAM HYDRO 2. HL 6000 Mobile Commander 3. Various pipe and valve adapters for HL 6000 PC Correlator sensors a. Pipe adapter for non-magnetic access points 0.70 in in (20 25 mm) d. Angle adapter e. Extension rods (VST-T1) HL 6000 PC Correlator Operating Instructions 23

28 Contact Information Vivax-Metrotech Corporation 3251 Olcott Street, Santa Clara, CA 95054, USA Website : Sales & Sales Support: T/Free : Tel : Fax : sales@metrotech.com EuropeSebaKMT Seba Dynatronic Mess-und Ortungstechnik GmbH Dr.-Herbert-Iann-Str. 6, Baunach, Germany. Tel : Fax : Website : service@sebakmt.com Application Support: T/Free : Tel : Fax : applications@metrotech.com Service & Repairs: T/Free : Tel : Fax : service@metrotech.com All Other Department: T/Free : Tel : Fax : Australasia SebaKMT AUS Unit 1, 176 South Creek Road, Cromer NSW 2009, Australia Tel : Fax : Website : sales@sebakmtaus.com service@sebakmtaus.com Leidi Utility Supply (Shanghai) Ltd. Rm405 3rd Building No. 641, Tianshan Rd, Shanghai, China Tel : Fax : Website : info@leidi.cn CanadaVivax Canada Inc. 400 Esna Park Drive, Unit 17, Markham, Ontario, L3R 3K2, Canada Tel : Website : CanadianSales@vivax.biz