The Trotec LD6000 is an advanced acoustic detection system that is used primarily for locating leaks in underground pipes.
A cutting-edge leak detection device, the LD6000 sets new standards in the field of leak detection.
Whether you need it for laying out pipes or to narrow down the search or pinpoint a leak, the highly-sophisticated LD6000 and the high-quality microphone, which both carry the hallmarks of a product made in Germany, allow you to determine even the tiniest of leaks and display the signal before it is processed.
Users in industry are able to benefit from a state-of-the art measuring device which can be used universally to not only locate and pinpoint leaks and problem areas in sprawling and winding pipe networks, but also allow them to carry out effective and low cost inspections to determine if welded seams, valves, tanks, boilers, pressure lines and pump housings are leak proof or not.
The LD6000 provides supply companies with a whole host of application possibilities that allow them to carry out full and conclusive water loss analyses:
acoustic pinpoint detection with highly-sensitive ground microphones, trace gas leak detection on drinking water networks, line detection on metallic and non-metallic pipes and leak checks on seals and pipe connections.
A comprehensive program of accessories including a heavy/duty ground microphone and a contact and stick microphone ensure that the LD6000 is excellently suited for use as a quick, reliable and universal means of locating leaks not in many different areas in the field of industry but also in the trade sector.
Ideal for plumbers and drainlayers for locating leaks in underground pipes.
- Acoustic and trace gas leak detection in the one device
- High-resolution colour graphic display controller with touchscreen
- Simple user friendly menu operation
- All filters and parameters can be configured individually
- Optional heavy/duty ground microphone with dead man switch
- Optional H2 trace gas sensor available
- Works with the LD Pulse generating system which creates a periodically recurring pressure wave
- Pipe detection mode
- Highly-sensitive, high-quality, robust precision microphone equipment made in Germany
The principle of acoustic leak detection
Water which escapes from pipes that are under pressure, causes friction which in turn can be picked up in the form of sound waves.
The pipes themselves start to oscillate.
The sound that is generated by these oscilaltions and friction, is transmitted through the pipes and can be transformed into audible sound with a body sound microphone at a distant contact point (e.g. valve, hydrant, etc).
In addition the water leaking out through the crack or hole in the pipe, generates sound which is carried through the ground to the surface.
This sound can be picked up by a ground microphone and transformed into audible sound.
The microphone from the LD6000
picks up these sounds and displays them on the controller. The noise can also be heard using the headphones.
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LD6000 accessories
BMW MICROHONE
The BMW heavy/duty wind protected ground microphone plugs into the LD6000 controller and provides the user with a more sensitive large field microphone for the acoustic leak detection.
It is also suitable for use in large open and wind exposed areas where the nosie from the wind can interfere with standard microphones.
It features a dead man switch that allows the user to automatically switch to the next filter without using the controller.
This makes indentifying the source of an underground leak so much easier and faster.
H2 GAS SENSOR
The LD6000 can be used for detecting leaks together with the optionally available LD6000 H2 hydrogen sensor and the formation of gas type 95/5, which comprises 95% nitrogen and 5% hydrogen.
Forming gas 95/5 is neither toxic nor flammable. This means that it can be considered harmless and even used in sensitive environments.
The LD6000 has a function in the controller to be used with the H2 sensor.
In addition to the compact hand sensor there is also a ground sensor with an integrated suction pump available which allows you to detect even the smallest concentrations of trace gas.
PULSE GENERATOR
The pulse wave generator generates a periodically recurring pressure wave which, under favourable conditions, can spread out over a distance of 600m.
It can be picked up acoustically from the pipe using the LD6000 along with the connected microphone.
The LD6000 is equipped with a special pulse mode which allows the volume and the frequency of the pulse to be displayed as optimally as possible.
And which is also why non-metallic water pipes up to a depth of 2 metres can be detected quickly and accurately without having to block off or take the pipe out of service first. This means that this method can be used to compile, complete or check plans and pipe layouts or networks.
LD6000 specifications
- Operation: Acoustic leak detection (F & V, smart mode), trace gas detection - Amplification: 120 dB with low noise factor - Input Impedance: 1MΩ - Battery Life: up to 40 hours intermittent use - Water & Dust Protection: Waterproof to IP54 - Operating Temperature: -5 deg C to +55 deg C - Weight: 1050 grams - Warranty: 1 Year
Standard package includes:
LD6000 controller, 4x D alkaline batteries, BM ground microphone, noise cancelling headphones, connecting cable, tripod adapter, shoulder strap, USB cable, operating manual and standard carrycase.
