Introduction; Intended Use; Principle Of Operation - SKF TKSU 10 Mode D'emploi

1. Introduction

The SKF Ultrasonic Leak Detector TKSU 10 is
designed to detect leaks in compressed air systems,
pneumatic brake systems, vacuum systems,
pressurized gas storage, and steam traps.
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1.1 Intended use

It can be used to verify the integrity of compressed
air systems, and the tightness of containers, trucks,
buses, cars, storage systems, building envelopes,
containment walls, tanks, recreational vehicles,
and more....

1.2 Principle of operation

The principle of operation of the TKSU 10 can be
compared to a special microphone, sensitive only to
high frequency ultrasounds. A sensitive piezoelectric
crystal is used as a sensor element.
Minute sound waves excite the crystal, creating
an electrical pulse that is amplified and then
"heterodyned" or translated into an audible
frequency that the user can hear through a pair of
noise reduction headphones.