1. Measuring
technological innovations
for leak detection in
drinking water systems
Combi leak detector
FFT high performance Wireless sound
correlator logging system
EXCLUSIVE
at Trotec !
Pressure data Trace gas Pulse wave
logger sensors generator
Professional solutions for zone measurements, prelocation and pinpoint detection
Water loss reduction Measuring data documentation
3. LEAK DETECTION
The principle of acoustic Standard scope of delivery:
i e
leak detection • LD6000 measuring device .
• LD K – sound blocking headphones e
Trotec
Water which escapes from high-pres- • LD6000 BM – universal microphone
sure pipes at high speed causes fric- with magnet adapter r
tion which in turn can be picked up • LD6000 DA – tripod adapter t
in the form of sound waves.
r • LD6000 VL – stick extension with tip y
The pipes themselves start to oscil- • LD6000 TG – shoulder strap u
late. The sound that is generated is
Telemetry
y • PC connecting cable
transmitted through the pipes and
w o • LD6000 carry case
can be transformed into audible
sound with a body sound micro- Optionally available accessories:
phone at a distant contact point • LD6000 BMW –
(valve, hydrant, armature). wind protected ground microphone
Planning and survey
t (with dead-man’s button) Y
In addition the water leaking out u
through the crack or hole in the pipe • LD6000 VK – connecting cable
generates sound which is carried • LD6000 DM – tripod magnet for
through the ground to the surface. LD6000 BMW ground microphone o
p a • LD6000 H2 –
This sound can be picked up by a
geophone and transformed into au- hydrogen hand sensor p
dible sound. • LD6000 H2 –
hydrogen ground sensor O
Temperature
Technical data LD6000 LD-PULS pulse wave generator
Article no. 3.110.008.010
This impulse generator is excellently-
Acoustic leak detection (F & V, Smart, long-term measuring),
Operating mode suited for use with the LD6000 meas-
pipe detection and trace gas leak detection
uring device.
Measuring modes for minimum level, averaged level,
pulse wave measurements, simultaneous F&V analysis, The LD-PULS is not affected by electric
Velocity
logging function, automatic functions for setting filter cables and can detect non-metallic wa-
Measuring and
frequencies and sensor sensitivity, memory preference ter pipes up to a depth of 2 metres
device functions
for manual filter settings, sound level overmodulation
protection, trace gas detection with concentration- without having to close off any part of
dependent signal (optic and acoustic) the network or system.
Controls Either via touchscreen, keys or control dial The LD-PULS generates up to 60 oscil-
Amplification 120 dB low noise factor lations per minute which under
Moisture
Input impedance 1M Ω favourable conditions can spread out
Up to 256 can be configured individually as far as 600 m into the pipe before be-
Filter ing detected by a ground microphone.
(for stick sensor and ground microphone)
Display Colour LCD (automatic illumination), 480 x 272 pixels This means that this method can be
Battery check Via micro-controller used to compile, complete or check
plans and pipe layouts or networks.
Multi-function
Output impedance ≤ 10 Ω
Power supply 4 x batteries type LR14 C 1.5 V
Operating time up to 14 h in non-stop operation, up to 40 h in normal operation
Bayonet nut connector (microphone / sensor), Standard scope of delivery:
Connections
6.3 mm jack plug (headphones)
• LD-PULS – pulse wave generator
Protection class IP54
Tracing and detection
built into sturdy case with integrated
Housing Aluminium, powder-coated rechargeable battery
Temperature conditions During operation: -5 °C to +55 °C; Storage: -25 °C to +65 °C • Separate power supply for LD-PULS
Dimensions approx. L 210 x W 160 x H 60 mm Optionally available accessories:
Weight approx. 1,050 g • LD-PULS repair set containing
an Allen key and 4 valves
Technical data LD6000 H2 hydrogen hand and ground sensor
Optical inspection
Article no. 3.110.008.111 3.110.008.015
systems
Response sensitivity 1 ppm H₂ Technical data LD-PULS
Measuring range 10 ppm H₂ to 20,000 ppm H₂ Article no. 3.110.008.012
Resolution 1 ppm H₂ Minimum pressure 2 bar (29 psi) (minimum pressure of the service pipes)
Reaction time 0.5 s Operating time Approx. 12 hours
Hand sensor with flexible swan-neck (length 50 cm) Pulse sequence Approx. 60 per minute
Leak detection
and 160 cm connecting cable for LD6000
Design Connection 1-inch GEKA high pressure coupling
Ground sensor with two-part stick microphone
(length approx.1 m) and rubber sleeve, approx. 200 cm Internal battery (rechargeable)
Power supply
connecting cable for LD6000 or 230V AC
Temperature conditions During operation: -10 °C to +60 °C; Storage -20 °C to +60 °C Weight 4.2 kg
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4. Phone +49 2452 962-400 info@trotec.com
Fax +49 2452 962-200 www.trotec.com
BENEFITS IN PRACTICE:
LD5L and LD5LR wireless data loggers:
Sound and pressure data logger
Localisation of leaks Mobile zone monitoring of drinking water systems
using long-term monitoring
Wireless measuring data transfer Leaks in drinking water systems do not only endanger
Quick logger data read out the quality of your water supply – precious water seeps
from moving vehicles out uncontrollably resulting in losses worth hundreds
Extremely economical or thousands of pounds...
Sound level detection,
The mobile wireless monitoring
analysis and logging
system in the Trotec MultiMeasure
Easy to use Professional Series enables you to
carry out reliable acoustic zone
Including LogControl user measurements in drinking water
software, GIS compatible
systems in order to detect possible
cracks, fissures and leaks.
A magnetic base and optionally available
mounts and brackets allow you to posi-
tion your wireless data logger in a va-
riety of different positions to measure
the sound levels in the pipe system or
network.
BENEFITS IN PRACTICE:
In addition, a model with a hydrophone
LD5DL pressure data logger : can be used for measuring operations
that are carried out with the medium
Designed specifically for monitoring water – ideal for plastic pipes or pipe
pressure in water supplies. networks that cover greater distances.
Robust, waterproof– no prod contacts The wireless data loggers detect, analyse
and log sound levels during the night
Foil keys for on-site programming
when less water flows through the sys- All logging data from the LD5LR receiver
Extremely large memory for more tems and transmits all the measuring can be transferred to a PC via the USB
than 240,000 measuring values data up to 12 times a minute. interface for further analysis and docu-
mentation.
Very high measuring sensitivity All measuring data can be picked up
and logged from a passing vehicle with The LogControl data bank
Infrared / USB data transfer the use of a mobile LD5LR receiver. supported software included
and infrared / GSM (optional)
The leak status and further measuring in the scope of delivery is
Battery life for approx. data are displayed directly on the GIS compatible and pro- signed and individual regions can be
10,000,000 measuring values LD5LR’s easy-to-read display. vides graphic supported created to establish a borderline be-
functions for analysis and tween different pressure zones.
e management.
Individual pipe plans can LD5LR standard scope of delivery:
be transformed into maps, • LD5LR receiver (read out device) w
for example; individual log- • six LD5L data loggers with magnet
y ger locations and meas- base and onboard antenna e
urement series can be as- • Switching magnet r
r • USB cable
• LD5L carry case
• LogControl software
Optionally available accessories:
• LD5L WA – angle adapter
for wireless data logger t
t • LD5L HYDRO – acoustic wireless
data logger with hydrophone
TRT-KAT-FDAL-WM-05-EN
sensor (hydrophone logger) y
• LD5L HYDRO UF – adapter for
w hydrophone logger for assembly
in DIN hydrant claw, ½-inch inner
thread with vent, for assembly
with key valve
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6. Phone +49 2452 962-400 info@trotec.com
Fax +49 2452 962-200 www.trotec.com
BENEFITS IN PRACTICE:
All-in-one system for mobile
LD20PC correlator
loss analysis and reduction
in drinking water systems Multi-functional FFT high-performance correlator
48 bit three-point correlation for leak detection in pressure pipelines
Onboard receiver for wireless data
logger read out from moving vehicles Unique all-in-one system
for mobile loss analysis
Read out and analysis
of pressure data loggers
and reduction in drinking
water systems.
GPS-supported map software
W FFT high performance
FFT and coherence function correlation at up to three
measuring points
Dissipation function
for selective squelching W onboard receiver for mobile
read out of LD5L wireless
Automatic measuring function data loggers
Highly-sensitive sound receiver and W mobile wireless data logger
high-performance radio transmitters management – sound and
for distances up to 2,000 metres pressure logger data analysis
and management
W all in only one device !
High-performance
Correlation measurements take
software with clearly-
on a whole new dimension with
the mobile PC-based LD20PC
structured user
all-in-one system. interface
Quality engineering “made in Germany” Whether it’s the FFT or
enables users to identify leaks extremely the coherence function
Multi-functional all-in-one system flexibly and effectively, thus avoiding that you are using– the
expensive excavations or digging at GPS-supported CorControl
Three-point correlation wrong sites or locations. software gives you a clear over-
An optional third receiver and a radio view of all measuring data. Parameters
The LD20PC is equipped with a steep like time signal, spectrum or coherence
transmitter with a separate radio fre-
analogue filter and a dissipation function can be changed independently
quency can be added to the two onboard
which was developed in cooperation after measuring has been carried out.
receivers which are already standard for and data logger communication are in-
the TR-TA and TR-TB radio transmitters. with the Fraunhofer Institute and there- The integrated data management pro-
tegrated in the centre of the system.
The three-point correlation enables you fore able to determine and identify gram allows you to document all data
background noises and interference An optional Bluetooth transmitter allows using the diagram or report function.
to achieve even faster measuring results
over greater measuring distances. quickly and efficiently before subse- you to conduct wireless measuring ope-
quently effectively suppressing them. rations with the PC correlator over
Mobile data logger management short distances separate from the sys-
Special optionally available hydrophones
tem. Cordless wireless headphones
The LD20PC’s onboard receiver for ensure accurate results in even the most
wireless data loggers makes the can be connected to provide you with
difficult of situations, for example with
LD20PC excellently-suited for acoustic more mobility.
plastic pipes and long pipe distances.
long-term zone monitoring. A combination comprising high perfor-
Advancement through flexibilty mance radio transmitters for distances
The logger data can be read out from
The countless connection possibilities up to 2,000 metres, an automatic mea-
a moving vehicle and analysed and
archived with the LogControl data log- which the module has to offer provide suring mode and a variety of individual
ger software used on the correlator. the user with the greatest possible de- setting options for frequency indepen- nagement make the LD20PC the ideal
gree of flexibility. As many as four re- dent coherence and correlation analysis correlator for water suppliers and mea-
In addition, the IR interface can be con - ceiver units for three-point correlation and additional wireless data logger ma- surement service providers.
TRT-KAT-CORR-WM-04-EN
nected via the PC correlator’s USB inter-
face to read out the LD5DL pressure
data loggers Three-point correlation Mobile data logger management
Highly-sensitive body Optional hydrophone Permanent mag- Onboard receiver for wire- Connection for analysis
All measurement values can be dis- sound receiver and for direct use with net for trouble- less data logger read out of LD5DL pressure data
played and documented centrally on the high-performance the medium water free from moving measurement loggers
LD20PC when used in combination with radio transmitter mounting vehicles
the software for pressure data loggers.
The IR interface can also be connected via
the PC correlator’s USB interface to read
out the LD5DL pressure data loggers.
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