Operating Instructions

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Leak locator Ansprechpartner Frau Badziura

Hydrolux
HL 5000 / 5000 H2

Measuring and Locating Technologies

Power Networks

Communication Networks

Water Networks

Line Locating

Edition: 4 (06/2014)
Item No.: 128313174 - EN

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 Terms of Warranty

SebaKMT accept responsibility for a claim under warranty brought forward by a customer for a product
sold by SebaKMT under the terms stated below.
SebaKMT warrant that at the time of delivery SebaKMT products are free from manufacturing or material
defects which might considerably reduce their value or usability. This warranty does not apply to faults in
the software supplied. During the period of warranty, SebaKMT agree to repair faulty parts or replace
them with new parts or parts as new (with the same usability and life as new parts) according to their
choice.
SebaKMT reject all further claims under warranty, in particular those from consequential damage. Each
component and product replaced in accordance with this warranty becomes the property of SebaKMT.
All warranty claims versus SebaKMT are hereby limited to a period of 12 months from the date of delivery.
Each component supplied by SebaKMT within the context of warranty will also be covered by this warranty
for the remaining period of time but for 90 days at least.
Each measure to remedy a claim under warranty shall exclusively be carried out by SebaKMT or an
authorized service station.
To register a claim under the provisions of this warranty, the customer has to complain about the defect, in
case of an immediately detectable fault within 10 days from the date of delivery.
This warranty does not apply to any fault or damage caused by exposing a product to conditions not in
accordance with this specification, by storing, transporting, or using it improperly, or having it serviced or
installed by a workshop not authorized by SebaKMT. All responsibility is disclaimed for damage due to
wear, will of God, or connection to foreign components.
For damage resulting from a violation of their duty to repair or re-supply items, SebaKMT can be made
liable only in case of severe negligence or intention. Any liability for slight negligence is disclaimed.

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 Table of Contents

1 Safety Advices 1

2 Technical Description 2
2.1 Version Overview 2
2.2 Construction 2
2.3 Technical Data 3
2.4 Scope of Delivery 4

3 Design 5
3.1 Control Panel 6
3.2 Connector Sockets 7
3.3 Batteries 8
3.4 Backlight 8
3.5 Headphones 8
3.6 Microphones 9
3.6.1 Ground Microphone PAM W-2 9
3.6.2 Universal Microphone PAM B-2 9
3.7 Gas Sensor 11

4 Commissioning in Leak Location Mode 12

4.1 Connecting Accessory Parts 12
4.2 Switching the Device On 12
4.3 Adjusting the Headphone Volume 13
4.4 Setting the Gain 13
4.5 Performing a Measurement and Reading the Values Displayed 14
4.6 Adjusting the Frequency Range 15
4.6.1 Opening the Filter Settings Menu 15
4.6.2 Adjusting the Cut-Off Frequencies 16
4.6.3 Filter Selection in Practice 17
4.7 Comparing Measured Values (Histogram Function) 18
4.8 Performing a Long-Term Measurement 20
4.9 Switching the Device Off 21

5 Line Location Mode 22

6 Commissioning in Gas Mode (HL 5000 H2 only) 23

6.1 Connecting Accessory Parts and Switching the Device On 23
6.2 Adjusting the Volume 25
6.3 Adjusting the Sensitivity 25
6.4 Performing a Measurement 26
6.5 Comparing Measured Values in Gas Mode (Histogram Function) 27
6.6 Performing a Long-Term Measurement in Gas Mode 28

7 Trouble-Shooting 29

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 1 Safety Advices

This manual contains basic advice for the operation of the measuring system. It is
essential to make this manual accessible to the authorized and skilled operator. He
needs to read this manual closely. The manufacturer is not liable for damage to material
or humans due to non-observance of the instructions and safety advices provided by
this manual.
Locally applying regulations must be observed.

General Cautions
• Do not drop the device or subject it to strong impacts or mechanical shocks.
• The limits described under Technical Data may not be exceeded.
• The device must be in a technically perfect condition for measurement.
• The indicated degree of protection can only be ensured if plugs or the provided
protection caps are put in all sockets of the device.
• The plugs of the supplied connection cables are only compliant to the indicated
degree of protection as long as they are plugged in. Plugs which are not connected
or which are connected in a wrong way are not protected from water and dust
ingress.
• Original accessories ensure safe operation of the equipment. It is not allowed and the
warranty is lost if other accessories than the original ones are used with the
equipment.
• Maintenance and repair must be carried out by SebaKMT or authorized service
partners only.

Symbols Used in this Manual

Important instructions concerning the protection of staff and equipment as well as
technical safety within this document are labelled with one of the following symbols:
Symbol Description
Indicates a potentially hazardous situation which, if not avoided, may
result in minor or moderate injury or material damage.

CAUTION
Notes have important information and useful tips on the operation of
your equipment. Non-observance may result in useless measurement
results.

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 2 Technical Description

2.1 Version Overview

HL 5000
The HL 5000 provides all necessary functions for acoustic leak location on pipe
systems. By means of different connectable microphones noises can be recorded
directly on the pipe as well as from the ground. The recorded noise is reproduced on the
connected headphones and the noise level is also displayed on the screen of the device
in form of a bar graph as well as numerically. Thereby the ambient sound insulation of
the headphones protects the user’s sense of hearing against impulse type disturbances.
Furthermore, the HL 5000 provides various functions for the target-oriented use of the
device and for easy interpretation of the measuring results.
• filter function - for limiting the device’s bandwidth by setting a lower and an upper cut-
off frequency - 9 levels selectable
• histogram function - for comparing measured values at a glance
• long-term measurement function - for recording a noise over a longer period of time
and for displaying its progress in the form of a graph
• line locating function - for detecting the location and the course of a pipeline -
especially a plastic line - in connection with an acoustic pulse generator, such as the
‘Pipe Pecker RSP3’ from SebaKMT

HL 5000 H2
The HL 5000 H2 is equal to the HL 5000 in form and function, but additionally not only
leak noises can be determined but also tracer gas. For this purpose a gas sensor is
connected to the device instead of a ground microphone.

2.2 Construction
The leak location device is in a splash-proof housing made of robust plastic. The few
control buttons can be operated wearing gloves. The display is equipped with
backlighting what allows working under poor lighting conditions or at night.
The connections for the microphone / gas sensor and headphones are on the two sides
of the device, so the accessories can quickly be plugged in or removed.
The batteries are in the base of the device and can easily be exchanged.

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 2.3 Technical Data

The Hydrolux leak locators are specified by the following technical parameters:
Analysis bandwidth: 0 Hz – 4000 Hz
Filter cut-off frequencies: 0 - 70 Hz, 106 Hz, 160 Hz,
240 Hz, 360 Hz, 540 Hz,
800 Hz, 1200 Hz,
1800 – 4000 Hz
Histogram recordings: 9 dual displays
Long-term measurement: 3 or 10 or 30 min
Display: 130 x 36 mm LCD display
LCD illumination: available
Power supply: 10 x AA batteries, (1.5 V) or alternatively
10 x rechargeable batteries (1.2 V, >1000 mAh)
Operating time: > 35 h (battery),
> 18 h (rechargeable battery)
Storage: 9 measurements
Mute button: available
Operating temperature: -10 to +50 °C
Storage temperature: -10 to +70 °C
Protection class when in operation: IP 54
Dimensions (L x W x D): 215 x 95 x 110 mm
Weight: HL 5000 1.2 kg (with batteries)
Weight: PAM W-2 3.5 kg (with carrying pole)
Weight: PAM B-2 0.5 kg

Additional data of HL 5000 H2:

Sensitivity of the sensor: 1 ppm H2 in air
Analysis bandwidth of the sensor: 0 – 1% H2 in air
Analysis bandwidth displayed: 0 – 10000 divisions
Response time: < 1 sec
Warm-up time: 6 sec
Operating time: > 12 h (batteries),
> 8 h (rechargeable batteries)
Operating life of the replaceable 2 to 5 years (depending on intensity of use)
gas sensor:

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 2.4 Scope of Delivery

HL 5000 Device
Leak location device with batteries HL 5000
Headphones (extraneous noises filtered) KR 2
Carrying strap
Case HLK
Operating instructions

Selectable Microphone Sets

Professional set:
Piezo ground microphone (with wind shield) PAM W-2
Connection cable to PAM W-2 VK 65
3-point foot adapter PAM W-2-D
Carrying pole for PAM W-2
Piezo ground microphone PAM B-2
Magnetic adapter
Sensor rod for PAM B-2 PAM T-3-1
3-point foot for PAM B-2 PAM U-D
Extension rod VST T-1

Ground microphone (with wind shield):

Piezo ground microphone (with wind shield) PAM W-2
Connection cable to PAM W-2 VK 65
3-point foot adapter PAM W-2-D
Carrying pole for PAM W-2

Ground microphone:
Piezo ground microphone PAM B-2
3-point foot for PAM B-2 PAM U-D

Gas Sensor Set

Standard sensor for the HL 5000 H2:
Handheld sensor including telescopic rod with PAM H-2-1
bell-shaped receptacle of rubber
Connection cable VK 95

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 Optional Accessories
Piezo sensor rod PAM T-3-1
Sensor rod extension VST T-1
Foot rest for PAM T-3
Sliding adapter 42 mm AD S-42
Sliding adapter 20 mm AD S-20
Magnetic adapter

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 3 Design

3.1 Control Panel

The following picture shows the upper side of the Hydrolux device with its display and
control buttons.

1
3

2 4

Fig.: Control panel

Element Description
1 ON/OFF button of the device and of the backlight
2 Mute button
By pressing this button, the sound in the headphones is interrupted and
the currently displayed measuring value is ‘frozen’. Pressing the button
once again switches the headphones back on and updates the displayed
value.
3 Volume control of the headphones
4 Function keys
The symbol above a function key in the display specifies which function
can be started or which action can be performed by pressing the button.

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 3.2 Connector Sockets

The sockets to connect the sensors and the headphones are on the sides of the
Hydrolux device.

5 6

Fig.: Headphone socket on the left and sensor socket on the right hand side of the device

Element Description
5 3,5mm headphone socket
6 5-pole socket for sensor connection (microphone or gas sensor)

Caution
Connecting other accessories to the Hydrolux device than the ones
CAUTION
delivered by SebaKMT can cause malfunctions or can even damage the
device.

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 3.3 Batteries

Low battery is indicated by a flashing battery symbol in the top right of the display. From
that point, there is about 4 hours of battery life remaining.
In order to change the batteries, loosen the locking screws at the bottom of the device
and open the base flap.

Locking screws

Fig.: Base flap with locking screws

It is recommended to change always all batteries at one time.

When fitting the batteries make sure that the polarity is correct.

Low rechargeable batteries have to be removed from the device to be recharged by

means of an external charger. A suitable charger is available from SebaKMT.

3.4 Backlight

The display of the Hydrolux device has a backlight illumination which can be activated
additionally.
If the device is on, you can switch the backlight on and off by pressing the
ON/OFF button 1 briefly.

3.5 Headphones

As standard the KR 2 headphones with ambient sound insulation are supplied. Other
headphone models should be avoided as hearing protection cannot be guaranteed.

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 3.6 Microphones

There are various microphones available for leak noise recording.

3.6.1 Ground Microphone PAM W-2

The PAM W-2 is an active piezo-electric ground microphone for roads

and hard ground coverings.
The microphone is particularly well shielded from the wind, using a bell-
shaped guard.
The carrying pole can be removed with a quarter turn to the left. This is
particularly useful in reducing extraneous noise to a minimum when
there is a strong wind.
(For this ground microphone a VK 65 connection cable is required.)

Caution
Piezo-electric microphones should not be subject to
CAUTION
shocks, so always put them gently on the ground!

3.6.2 Universal Microphone PAM B-2

The PAM B-2 can be used universally by exchanging the contact point for various
adapters.

Sensor rod variant:

In this variant the PAM B-2 is suitable for listening to valves, hydrants or
even directly on a pipe.
Furthermore, it can be used as a ground microphone on soft ground (soil,
meadow etc.). Push the point into the ground as deep as possible to get
optimum acoustic contact to the source of the noise.
In order to get a more comfortable working posture, an extension rod can
be mounted between microphone body and sensor rod, but please note
that, as a result, the system becomes more sensitive to wind and
surrounding sources of noise.
In order to be able to push the sensor rod even easier into the ground, a
foot rest can be mounted between sensor rod and extension rod.

Caution
When pulling the microphone out of the ground, always
CAUTION
pull on the body of the microphone, not on the cable,
otherwise you may damage the cable.

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 Magnetic variant:
If the magnetic adapter is mounted, the PAM B-2 can be easily put
directly on ferromagnetic valves, hydrants or pipes. Due to the high
holding force of the magnet an excellent acoustic coupling is achieved.

Caution
When removing the microphone, always pull on the body
CAUTION
of the microphone, not on the cable, otherwise you may
damage the cable.

3-point foot variant:

If the 3-point foot is mounted, the PAM B-2 can be used as a ground
microphone on hard ground.

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 3.7 Gas Sensor

For leak location by means of tracer gas the Hydrolux version HL 5000 H2 is available.
It comes with a gas sensor.

Fig.: Gas sensor with telescopic rod

Element Description
Handle (optional)
Connection cable
Sensor
Bell-shaped receptacle of rubber

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 4 Commissioning in Leak Location Mode

If a microphone is connected, the Hydrolux device automatically works in the mode for
acoustic leak location - hereinafter called ‘leak location mode’.
The recorded noise is amplified and reproduced through the headphones. At the same
time the noise level is shown in the display in the form of a graph as well as numerically.

4.1 Connecting Accessory Parts

It’s important to connect the microphone and the headphones to the Hydrolux device
before it is switched on.
Connect the microphone via the 5-pole socket on the right hand side of the device.
Make sure that the guide on the plug fits in the groove in the socket.
Connect the headphones via the 3.5 mm headphone socket on the left hand side of the
Make sure you feel the plugs latch in.

4.2 Switching the Device On

Prior to the start the microphone and the headphones have to be connected.
The device is switched on by pressing the ON/OFF button 1 briefly. The initial screen
is displayed.

Firmware
2.11 version

Battery
status

Fig.: Initial screen

After a few seconds the main menu of the leak location mode appears with the last
equipment settings. The frequency range, however, is reset to the full bandwidth.
Frequency
range

Headphone
volume

Amplification
Fig.: Main menu of leak location mode setting

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 4.3 Adjusting the Headphone Volume

The headphone volume can be set using the two buttons to the right of the display.

Fig.: Headphone volume adjustment

The current volume level is reported by the level bar on the right in the display.
At the beginning of a measurement a medium volume (3 scale units) is recommended.

4.4 Setting the Gain

The microphone signal is amplified by the Hydrolux device. The gain level can be
adjusted in 8 steps using the two buttons to the right below the display.
• left button - lower amplification
• right button - higher amplification

Fig.: Signal gain adjustment

The active gain level is reported by the level bar at the bottom right of the display.
At the beginning of a measurement a medium gain level (3 or 4) is recommended.
Changing the gain level has an impact on the noise level displayed and also on the
headphone volume.

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 4.5 Performing a Measurement and Reading the Values Displayed

Proceed in the following steps:

Step Action
1 Press the Mute button 2 in order to deactivate the headphones
temporarily.
2 Go to a measuring point and place the microphone.
3 Press the Mute button 2 in order to reactivate the headphones and to
start the measurement.
4 Read the measured values displayed or listen to the noise through the
headphones.
5 Press the Mute button 2 in order to deactivate the headphones.
6 Repeat steps 2 to 5 at the remaining measuring points.

Muting the system:

By pressing the Mute button 2 the sound in the headphones is interrupted and the
currently displayed measuring value is ‘frozen’. This is to protect the user’s ear when
moving the microphone from one measuring point to another. Pressing the button once
again switches the headphones back on and updates the displayed values.

Data displayed:
There are two values shown in the display. The upper bar represents the currently
measured and amplified noise level (instantaneous value).
The lower bar shows the lowest value of the measurement so far (minimum value).
When considering the nature of a leak sound, which is a continuous noise, the display of
this value provides a much better result and is much less susceptible to pulses of
interference.
The scale graduation of the noise level from 0 to 200 is arbitrarily chosen and has no
unit.
Instantaneous value

Minimum value

Fig.: Display of measured values in leak location mode

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 4.6 Adjusting the Frequency Range

The Hydrolux device covers a frequency range of 0 to 4000 Hz. Sometimes it can be
useful to limit the regarded frequency range in order to exclude certain noises from
consideration.
The device provides the opportunity to specify a lower and an upper cut-off frequency in
order to limit the analysis bandwidth. Setting these filters is very easy. Proceed as
described in the following sections.

4.6.1 Opening the Filter Settings Menu

Press the button beneath the filter symbol in the main menu briefly. The
filter settings menu opens.

Lower cut-off Upper cut-off

currently set currently set

Filter range

Fig.: Filter settings menu

There are 9 vertical level bars displayed, each of them representing the current noise
level of a certain frequency range.
Underneath, there is a horizontal bar, which defines the selected filter range.
The lower and the upper cut-off selected are shown to the left and to the right of the
bars numerically.

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 4.6.2 Adjusting the Cut-Off Frequencies

The following 9 cut-off frequencies can be set:

0 - 70 Hz, 106 Hz, 160 Hz, 240 Hz, 360 Hz, 540 Hz, 800 Hz, 1200 Hz, 1800 - 4000 Hz

In order to adjust the lower cut-off frequency, use the two buttons beneath
the symbol.
• left button - moves the cut-off to the left
• right button - moves the cut-off to the right

®
HYDROLUX

1800 –
4000 Hz

Fig.: Adjusting lower cut-off frequency

In order to adjust the upper cut-off frequency, use the two buttons beneath
the symbol.
• left button - moves the cut-off to the left
• right button - moves the cut-off to the right

®
HYDROLUX

0–
70 Hz

Fig.: Adjusting upper cut-off frequency

After the filter range has been set, you can return to the main menu using the button
beneath ESC.

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 4.6.3 Filter Selection in Practice

In general, one can say that, for measurements with ground microphones, lower
frequency ranges should be selected. For measurements directly on the pipe or valve
using the sensor rod higher frequency ranges should be selected. If a measurement
was not successful, then a broadband setting is recommended to ensure that none of
the leak sounds is filtered away.

The frequency range to be used always depends on the specific conditions

on site. Several factors have to be taken into account: pipe material, pipe
diameter, water pressure, leak size, depth of the pipe, etc.
Since a general recommendation cannot be given, the user has to decide for
himself, which frequency range he wants to use.

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 4.7 Comparing Measured Values (Histogram Function)

By the help of the histogram function successively recorded measurements can be

compared to each other at a glance. This can be useful when pre-locating a burst pipe with
a sensor rod microphone as well as when pinpointing the actual leak.

Fig.: Histogram menu in leak location mode

The last 9 values recorded are displayed in form of vertical bars side by side. Each bar
consists of two segments - so called ‘Dual Segment Analysis’ (DSA).
• wide segment - minimum value (lowest value of the measurement so far)
• narrow segment - instantaneous value (currently measured noise level)

Instantaneous noise level

Minimum noise level

Fig.: Dual segment analysis (DSA) of the histogram function

Proceed in the following steps:

Step Action
1 Press the button beneath the histogram symbol briefly in order to
open the histogram menu.
2 Perform your first measurement at the first measuring point.
3 Press the Mute button 2 .
Result: The current measuring values - instantaneous and minimum noise
level - are stored and displayed. The headphones are deactivated.
4 Go on to the next measuring point, place the microphone and press the
Mute button 2 in order to reactivate the headphones and to start a new
measurement.
5 Press the Mute button 2 to store the current values.
6 Carry out the measurements at the remaining positions by repeating the
steps 4 and 5.

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 If more than 9 measurements are performed, the first value stored will be deleted and all
the other values in the display will be shifted one position to the left. Thus, always the
last 9 values recorded are available.
A small arrow symbol on the right of a bar indicates the maximum measurement for
easy recognition.
You finish the histogram function and return to main menu by pressing the button
beneath ESC briefly.

It is recommended not to change the gain of the signal (see section 4.4)
during histogram measurement. Otherwise the displayed bars would no
longer be comparable to each other.

Example: The histogram measurement as shown in the figure on the previous page
shows very different instantaneous values. On the other hand the 5th DSA shows a
clear maximum for the minimum values. The burst pipe is thus in the vicinity of the 5th
measurement location.

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 4.8 Performing a Long-Term Measurement

This function allows recording a sound over a programmable period of time. The
progress of the measurement is displayed as a graph. Thus, e.g., the identity of a water
pipe can be proved (see the example below).

Fig.: Long-term measurement menu

Proceed in the following steps:

Step Action
1 Press the button beneath the long-term measurement symbol briefly in
order to open the long-term measurement menu.
2 Press the same button again and again until the required recording duration
- 3 or 10 or 30 minutes - is shown on the upper right in the display.
3 Press the button beneath the start symbol in order to start the long term
measurement.
Result: The noise level recorded is continuously displayed as a graph.

By pressing the button beneath the stop symbol the measurement can be finished at
any time.
By pressing the button beneath ESC briefly you finish the function and return to main
menu.

It is recommended not to change the gain of the signal (see section 4.4)
during a long-term measurement since this would have an impact on the
displayed graph.

Example: The identity of a water pipe can be proved by recording the flow noise of a
valve. To do that, the microphone is put onto the pipe and the long-term measurement is
started. Then, you close the valve for a certain time (at least 2 minutes) and then open it
again. If the pipe at the listening location is identical to the shut-off pipe, this should be
visible on the displayed sound level curve (see the figure above).

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 4.9 Switching the Device Off

In order to switch the Hydrolux device off, press the ON/OFF button 1 for
approximately 3 seconds. The display goes out.
After 35 minutes in operation, the equipment switches off automatically.
While using the histogram function the device will also switch off automatically after
35 minutes, unless the Mute button 2 or the ON/OFF button 1 (for turning the
backlight on) are pressed.
The microphone and the headphones are not to be removed before the Hydrolux device
is switched off.

Please note that any measurements stored will be lost after switch off.

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 5 Line Location Mode

The Hydrolux device can be used for acoustic pipe location or line tracing purposes.
Recorded impulse noise - such as the tapping of the pipe pecker RSP-3 or the
PWG 2000 from SebaKMT - is reproduced by the headphones and also displayed on
the screen.
For this purpose the device is operated in a special ‘Line Location Mode’. The horizontal
level bars respond particularly sensitive to impulses, the instantaneous level bar is
delayed more and the filters are set to lower frequencies Of course, if required, the filter
frequencies can be altered as usual (see section 4.6).
The histogram function as well as the long-term measurement function are also
available in line location mode and can be used as described in sections 4.7 and 4.8.

Proceed as follows to perform a line location:

Press the button beneath the line location mode symbol in the initial screen right
after switch on for approximately 3 seconds, even before the main menu appears

Fig.: Starting the device in line location mode

Then the main menu of line location mode opens instead of the leak location main
menu.

Fig.: Main menu of line location mode

The procedure of locating a line actually doesn’t differ from leak location using a ground
microphone: Go to various measuring points measuring the noise level of the pulses
emitted by the pulse wave generator. Use the Mute button 2 between the single
measurements in order to protect your ear. The pipe is supposed to be below the
measuring point, where the peak value has been measured
The Hydrolux device stays in line location mode until it is switched off. After being turned
on again, it will be in leak location mode.

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 6 Commissioning in Gas Mode (HL 5000 H2 only)

The HL 5000 in ‘H2‘ version cannot only be used for conventional leak noise location
using a microphone, but also for leak location by means of tracer gas. For this purpose,
a gas sensor (see section 3.7) is connected to the device instead of a microphone.
If the gas sensor is connected, the Hydrolux device automatically works in gas mode.
The gas concentration recorded is displayed in the form of a bar as well as numerically.
At the same time it is reproduced through the headphones in the form of a sound.

Gas concentration as a bar

Gas concentration numerically
(scale graduation 0 to 10000)

Headphone volume
Abb.: Hauptmenü des Gasortungsmodus

Sensibility range

Fig.: Main menu of gas mode

The measured gas concentration can have a value between 0 and 10000.
It is a relative measure which does not correspond to an actual measurement
unit.

6.1 Connecting Accessory Parts and Switching the Device On

It’s important to connect the gas sensor and the headphones to the Hydrolux device
before it is switched on.
Connect the gas sensor via the 5-pole socket on the right hand side of the device. Make
sure that the guide on the plug fits in the groove in the socket.
Connect the headphones via the 3.5 mm headphone socket on the left hand side of the
device.
Make sure you feel the plugs latch in.

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 Each time the device is switched on, a zero balance has to be carried out. By that, the
device is adjusted to the naturally occurring hydrogen level in the air on site. Then,
during the measurement this natural value is deducted from each measured hydrogen
level. Thus, always an adjusted, comparable result is displayed.
For turning the device on, proceed in the following steps.
Step Action
1 Hold the gas sensor up in the air, far from the ground.
2 Switch the Hydrolux device on by pressing the ON/OFF button 1 briefly.
Result: The start screen is shown. While the device is booting, a
countdown (5 to 1) will appear. Then, the display will switch to the gas
detection main menu.
3 Wait until the displayed value has fallen to "1".
4
Press the button beneath the zero balance symbol briefly.
Result: The ambient hydrogen concentration now is determined and will
from now on be filtered out of the measuring results. This applies until the
device is switched off.
The device now is ready for measurement.

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 6.2 Adjusting the Volume

The headphone volume can be set using the two buttons to the right of the display.

Fig.: Headphone volume adjustment

The current volume level is reported by the level bar on the right in the display.
At the beginning of a measurement a medium volume (3 scale units) is recommended.

6.3 Adjusting the Sensitivity

The sensitivity of the device can be set using the two buttons to the right below the
display.

Fig.: Sensitivity range adjustment

One of the following ranges can be selected:

0 … 20 0 … 50 0 … 100 0 … 500
0 … 1000 0 … 5000 0 … 10000
The active range is reported at the bottom right of the display.
At the beginning of a measurement a medium setting is recommended. Changing the
sensitivity has an impact on the displayed bar and also on the headphone volume.

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 6.4 Performing a Measurement

Proceed in the following steps:

Step Action
1 Put the gas sensor on a measuring point on the ground
2 Read measured value from the display or listen to the sound on the
headphones:
• deep sound - low gas concentration
• high sound - high gas concentration
Always wait until the displayed value has been leveled out.
3 Go on to the remaining measuring points in order to measure the single gas
concentrations.

On your way from one measuring point to another you can mute the sound on the
headphones in order to protect your ear by pressing the Mute button 2 briefly.
The leakage is supposed to be at the peak-value measuring point.

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 6.5 Comparing Measured Values in Gas Mode (Histogram Function)

As in leak location mode, the histogram function is available in gas mode, too.
As described in section 4.7, by the help of the histogram function the last 9 recorded
measurements can be displayed in form of vertical bars side by side. Thus, they can
easily be compared to each other.
Proceed in the following steps:
Step Action
1 Press the button beneath the histogram symbol briefly in order to
open the histogram menu.
2 Go to the first measuring point and place the sensor. Wait for the displayed
value to level out, then press the Mute button 2 in order to store the
value.
3 Go to the next point and press the Mute button 2 to start a new
measurement. Wait for the displayed value to level out, then press the
Mute button 2 again to store the value.
4 Go on to the remaining measuring points one after the other in order to
measure each gas concentration and to store the values as described.

Fig.: Histogram menu in gas mode

The last 9 values recorded are displayed in form of vertical bars side by side. Each bar
consists of two segments - so called ‘Dual Segment Analysis’ (DSA).
• wide segment - maximum value of the measurement
• narrow segment - instantaneous value

Maximum value

Instantaneous
value

Fig.: Dual segment analysis (DSA) of the histogram function in gas mode

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 The highest bar indicates the measuring point with the highest gas concentration.
A maximum of 9 measured values can be displayed side by side. With any further
measurement, the oldest value is deleted.
By pressing the button beneath ESC briefly you finish the function and return to main
menu.

It is recommended not to change the sensitivity of the device (see

section 6.3) during histogram measurement. Otherwise, the displayed bars
would no longer be comparable to each other.

6.6 Performing a Long-Term Measurement in Gas Mode

As in leak location mode, the long-term measurement function is available in gas mode,
too.
By the help of this function the concentration of tracer gas in the air at one measuring
point can be monitored over a longer period of time. The progress of the measurement
is displayed as a graph. Thus, one can find out if the measured value is stable and
reliable or if it is not.
Proceed in the following steps:

Step Action
1 Carry out all the measurements at the various measuring points as described
in section 6.5.
2 Go back to the measuring point that shows a peak value (suspected leak
position).
3 Place the sensor and press the button beneath the long-term measurement
symbol briefly in order to open the long-term measurement menu.
4 Press the same button again and again until the required recording duration -
3 or 10 or 30 minutes - is shown on the upper right in the display.
5 Press the button beneath the start symbol in order to start the long term
measurement.
Result: The recorded gas concentration is continuously displayed as a
graph. If this graph remains stable and doesn’t fall significantly during the
long-term measurement, the measuring value is considered reliable.

By pressing the button beneath the stop symbol the measurement can be finished at
any time.
By pressing the button beneath ESC briefly you finish the function and return to main
menu.

In order to check whether the gas sensor is still functional and did not ‘hang
up’ during the long-term measurement, you can take the sensor away from
the measuring point, hold it up in the air for some seconds and then put it
back on the ground. If the displayed graph falls and then rises again, the
sensor is functional and the measurement can be considered reliable.

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 7 Trouble-Shooting

Can't switch the device on

Presumably the headphones are not plugged in or headphones are used which do not
belong to the system.

Low battery is shown in the initial screen and the device switches itself off shortly
after the start
One or more batteries are incorrectly fitted. Open the base flap and check the polarity of
the batteries (see section 3.3).
If the polarity of all of the batteries is OK, the state of every single battery must be
checked.

No sound can be heard

There are two possibilities:
a. Headphones are not fitted or fitted incorrectly.
b. The Mute button 2 is active, which means that the headphones are switched off.
Press the Mute button 2 again to restore the sound.

Scratching sounds in the headphones

This is usually caused by a poor contact. Check all contacts.

Gas mode: high deflection doesn’t go down

Possibly an amount of gas is situated under the receptacle that cannot escape. Put the
sensor away from the measuring point, turn it around and hold it into the air in order to
allow the gas to escape.

Gas mode: full deflection doesn’t go down lastingly

The gas sensor is saturated and cannot be used for a period of time (approx. 1 hour
depending on the degree of saturation).

Gas mode: no deflection (display constantly shows ‘0’)

There are two possibilities:
a. Perhaps the gas sensor came into contact with water. In this case the sensor is
damaged and must be replaced.
b. Maybe the end of the sensor’s operating life (between 2 and 5 years) is reached.
It must be replaced.

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begyűjtésével foglalkozó hulladékkezelő központhoz.

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