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Professional PC Correlation Improved water leak detection even on plastic pipes. Fully Digital Technology

SeCorr 300 -Digital leak locating correlator

SeCorr 300 finding water leaks The SeCorr® 300 is Sewerin's new fully digital correlator offering unprecedented performance in finding water leaks even on plastic pipes and trunk mains. The fully digital signal processing and data transmission largely eliminate the limitations experienced with conventional analogue correlators. The digital radio eradicates the notorious hissing in transmission paths. The narrow bandwidth of analogue radio transmission no longer poses a restriction on transmitting water leak noise information. The noises recorded from the water leak are digitised at source, in the microphone, thus eliminating interfering feedback via the cables.
This offers significant advantages, particularly when used to find water leaks on plastic pipes, where the water leak noise is, as a rule, very poorly transmitted and thus very quiet. The result is improved water leak detection in non metallic pipes, which are increasingly being used in water networks. Notebooks, Toughbooks and desktop PCs can be used to analyse the measurements. USB connections ensure the system can be easily connected to all these computers. The SeCorr® 300 system offers you the best chance of finding those difficult to locate water leaks, even under the most difficult of conditions where other conventional correlators have reached the end of their detection limits.

If you have never considered a computer based correlator but are serious about locating water leaks think again; the SeCorr 300 could be just the tool you have been looking for

The Digital radio transmitter unit

RT 300 on tripod The radio transmitter RT 300 is mounted on a tripod during correlation offering optimum radio performance. If the radio transmitter is out of transmission range of the base station the water leak noise is stored in the transmitter's memory and transmitted to the receiver as soon as the radio connection is re-established.

  Thanks to a microphone holder on the tripod, the transmitter and microphone can easily be carried in one piece. The user can listen to the current noise through headphones, allowing them to assess the volume of the noise, frequency filters can set directly at source to render the sound clearly for your ears and the particular leak. Using the filters it is possible to hear only the frequency range where the water leak noise is best heard by you. The RT300s are ringed with a luminous strip and flashing LEDs making them highly visible even at night. The internal rechargeable batteries have such a large capacity that systematic correlation well over a normal working day is no problem.

The Radio Receiver

RX 300 with cable The RX 300 receiver receives signals from the transmitter and relays them to the PC via a USB cable. The cable can be connected to any computer with a USB port. The receiver is attached to a mounting clip on the notebook's carrying strap for mobile use. The RX 300 also features a rubberised magnet for use with a measuring vehicle. This holds the receiver on the roof of the vehicle without damaging the paintwork - no need for the installation of a roof antenna. An LED control lamp continually indicates the status of the RX 300.

The Software

Noise as the basis for correlation (over time) Overview of basic functions
  • Database-based software, no more cumbersome searching through folders for file names, test can be seen at a glance
  • Can also be run on 64-bit operating systems thanks to .net 2.0, future-proof
  • Mode of curve of correlatable, synchronous data on a time axis with free selection of correlation section; loud areas and areas with interference can thus be reliably identified and hidden (e.g. times with noises of consumption)
  • Original noises can be recorded; there is the option of creating a noise archive for comparison purposes or to allow other users work with the stored leak noises post correlation

  • Filters of up to 10 tapes in up to 5 filter groups; the results of various, arbitrary filter settings can be compared
  • Input up to 5 different pipe sections and up to 3 freely definable extra materials; optimal flexibility as opposed to fixed standards for correlation professionals
  • Easy drawing of damage sketches to supplement measurement reports; optimal documentation for service companies

Correlation result after filtering Sample fault sketch

System requirements

  • Pentium 4 processor with 1.2 GHz minimum (1.8 GHz recommended)
  • Minimum 512 MB DDR (recommended 1024 MB)
  • Windows 2000 SP4, XP32/64 SP2, Vista 32/64
  • Sound card
  • Graphics card
  • Minimum screen resolution 1024 x 768 pixels

Technical Data -Transmitter RT 300

 
  • Weight: 2.6 kg (incl. batteries)
  • Dimensions (Ø x H): 110 x 215 (315) mm (excl./incl. antenna)
  • Power supply: Rechargeable or disposable batteries (4 x D-cell mono 1.5 V)
  • Operating time: Disposable: > 25 h; rechargeable up to 20 h (depending on type of battery)
  • Operating temperature: -10 °C … +40 °C
  • Storage temperature: -20 °C … +60 °C
  • Charging time: 3 h ... 7 h (depending on type of battery)
  • Type of protection: IP64
  • Housing material: Aluminium
  • Connections: 3 sturdy, non-twist sockets for:
    - charging/external power source
    - Microphone
    - Headphones(6.3 mm phone jack stereo)
  • Processor: DSP with 24-bit signal processing, microcontroller-controlled data processing
  • Data memory: 32 MB signal memory (40 minutes)
  • Radio: 1,88 GHz ... 1,9 GHz (bidirectional/DECT/250 mW)
  • Carrying system: 3-point Tenax connection for attaching carrying handle in 2 positions
  • Mounting: Quick-connect for tripod

Technical data RX300

 
  • Weight: 500 g
  • Dimensions (W x H x D): 108 x 50 x 51 mm
  • Power supply: External via USB
  • Operating temperature: -10 °C … +40 °C
  • Storage temperature: -20 °C … +60 °C
  • Type of protection: IP68
  • Housing material: Aluminium diecast
  • Connection: USB 1.1 and higher, sturdy, non-twist socket (power consumption: 500 mA)
  • Cable length: 2.9 m
  • Radio: 1.88 GHz ... 1.9 GHz (bidirectional/DECT/250 mW)
  • Rubberised magnetic attachment
  • Mounting clip

Technical data EM3 300 microphone

 
  • Weight: 1.1 kg (incl. set of cables)
  • Dimensions (W x H): 45 x 150 mm
  • Operating temperature: -20 °C ... +80 °C
  • Storage temperature: -30 °C ... +90 °C
  • Type of protection: IP68
  • Housing material: Stainless steel
  • Cable length: 2.8 m
  • Signal processing: ADC with 2 x 24 bit (digital microphone)
  • Frequency bandwidth: 0 Hz ... 5000 Hz
  • Light: Integrated high performance halogen diodes; enable easy installation in valve boxes
  • Connection: Horseshoe magnet, round magnet, various accessories

RT 300 System case

Carrying case

Tripod

Chargers

Microphone EM 300

Radio transmitter RT 300

Receiver RX 300 with mounting clip