Accutrak VPE Ultrasonic Leak Detector

Accutrak VPE Ultrasonic Leak Detector

Accutrak VPE Ultrasonic Leak Detector

Description

• The patented Superior AccuTrak® VPE Ultrasonic Leak Detector is a cutting‑edge, non‑invasive tool that identifies both pressure and vacuum leaks of any gas.

• Perfect for detecting leaks in air conditioning, refrigeration, automotive systems, and more.

• Excels in sensitivity by detecting the ultrasonic sound produced by turbulent gas leaks.

• Uses heterodyning technology to convert ultrasound to a lower, audible frequency while preserving the original sound characteristics, allowing users to differentiate leaks from background noise.

• So sensitive it can detect the sound of an eye blink, yet most background noise does not interfere with accurate detection.

• Provides both audio output (0 Hz to 4 kHz) and visual output (10‑segment bar graph).

• Features a continuously variable slide control for sensitivity adjustment.

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Specifications

Mechanical

• Shape: Primarily parallelepiped

• Dimensions (L×W×D): 4.15″ (10.5 cm) × 2.4″ (61 mm) × 0.875″ (22.22 mm)

• Overall length: 5.5″ (14 cm)

• Body material: ABS

• Body finish: Blue ABS

• Connector: 3.5 mm stereo

• Top label: Velvet Lexan, back printed

• Weight: 0.3 lb (138 g), including battery

Electrical

• Airborne sensor sensitivity: –80 dB/V‑µbar

• Detection performance: 1.5 oz/year of refrigerant

• Ultrasound converter type: Heterodyne

• Frequency response (airborne): 36 kHz – 42 kHz

• Heterodyne oscillator: Analog

• Heterodyne filter: 4 kHz

• Controls: 1 button

• Sensitivity control: Continuously variable slide

• Audio output: 0 Hz to 4 kHz

• Visual output: 10‑element bar graph

• Battery type: 9 V

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Capabilities

• Precision detection: Detects a 5 psi leak from a 0.005″ (5/1000 inch) hole at a distance of 20 to 30 feet (depending on background noise).

• Versatile gas detection: Easily detects any gas that generates ultrasonic sound during flow, including vacuum leaks.

• Refrigerant leak detection: Detects leaks equivalent to 1.5 oz/year of refrigerant.

• Compressed air and nitrogen: Works equally well for compressed air or nitrogen systems.

• Environmental resistance: Not affected by wind or high concentrations of leaked gas or refrigerant, ensuring reliable detection in various conditions.