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Applications

A/C refrigerant leaks (any and all types of refrigerant)

Checking seals around windows, refrigerators, etc. (when using 
Whisper Transmitter)

Diagnosing mechanical equipment such as pistons, solenoids, 
bearings, etc. (when using contact probe)

Diagnosing solenoid operations

Leaks in pneumatic control systems

Leaks in compressed air systems

Leaks in vacuum systems

Steam traps

Electrical arcing

Specifications

Sensitivity . . . . . . . . . Detects a leak through a 0.004 in. (0.01 cm) diameter orifice 

at 5.0 psig from a 12 in. (30.5 cm) distance

Usage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  Indoor or Outdoor
Operating Temperature Range. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . +32°F to +122°F (0°C to +50°C)

(may be operated for a limited 
time in lower temperature 
environments)

Storage Temperature Range  . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  +14°F to +140°F (-10°C to +60°C)
Humidity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  85% RH NC Max.
Altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6500 ft. (2000 m)
Power Supply . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2 “D” cell alkaline batteries
Battery Life (with laser off) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Approximately 165 hours
Battery Life (with laser on) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Approximately 115 hours
Laser Pointer Class (Laser pointer not available in Japan) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Pollution Degree. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Overvoltage Category  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .  2
Weight (with battery, not including case or accessories) . . . . . . . .  1.06 lb. (482 g)

Summary of Contents for WHISPER

Page 1: ...O P E R A T I N G M A N U A L Whisper Ultrasonic Leak Detector ...

Page 2: ...ety requirements for electrical equipment for measurement control and laboratory use General requirements IEC 60825 1 2014 Safety of Laser Products Part 1 Equipment Classification and requirements Emissions CISPR 11 EN 55011 2009 Emission standard for industrial scientific A1 2010 and medical ISM radio RF equipment Class B Immunity EN 61326 1 2013 Edition 2 0 EMC Measurement Control Laboratory Equ...

Page 3: ...ardous and damaging to eyes Never aim a laser pointer anywhere at or near any person or animal Laser pointers are designed to point at inanimate objects only In some states and provinces it is illegal to aim a laser pointer at a law enforcement officer or any other person The purchaser user is responsible for ensuring that his or her use of the laser pointer conforms to any local laws Do not point...

Page 4: ...rough a 0 004 in 0 01 cm diameter orifice at 5 0 psig from a 12 in 30 5 cm distance Usage Indoor or Outdoor Operating Temperature Range 32 F to 122 F 0 C to 50 C may be operated for a limited time in lower temperature environments Storage Temperature Range 14 F to 140 F 10 C to 60 C Humidity 85 RH NC Max Altitude 6500 ft 2000 m Power Supply 2 D cell alkaline batteries Battery Life with laser off A...

Page 5: ...ating sources of ultrasonic disturbances created by gases liquids or solids Whisper has different ways of indicating these disturbances When used without headphones Whisper s indicators will illuminate and the unit will beep in response to sources of ultrasonic noise When headphones are plugged in Whisper s heterodyne feature is enabled bringing ultrasonic frequencies to a range audible to the hum...

Page 6: ... noise Drag your finger downward on the sensitivity touch pad to reduce sensitivity in response to an increase in environmental noise Many variables can affect the amount of ultrasound generated by the leakage of gas through an orifice Such factors include the pressure vacuum relative to the surrounding environment how smooth the edges of the orifice are the diameter of the orifice Whisper s dista...

Page 7: ... a slow X a vertical and horizontal type sweeping motion while keeping the nose piece or rubber extension probe pointed in the general direction of the suspected leak 4 If you are using Whisper without headphones it will beep when an ultrasonic disturbance is detected If you are using headphones Whisper will make a variety of different noises due to its heterodyne feature See Heterodyne Feature fo...

Page 8: ...pointer at any person or animal High Noise Environments In noisy environments it may be necessary to tune out unwanted signals from other areas in close proximity to where you are scanning for leaks Begin by pushing the rubber extension probe over the nose piece When the extension is attached Whisper s sensing angle is reduced increasing the directional capability and reducing the effects of the a...

Page 9: ... other moving parts Always use extreme caution when using the contact probe around machinery Whisper Transmitter Accessory if equipped Whisper Transmitter is an accessory which can be used with the Whisper Ultrasonic Leak Detector to locate leaks in walk in coolers freezers wall and ceiling joints around doors windows body seals rubber moldings ducts etc Whisper Transmitter produces the frequency ...

Page 10: ...as power cells In addition INFICON does not warrant any instrument that has been subjected to misuse negligence or accident or has been repaired or altered by anyone other than INFICON INFICON s liability is limited to instruments returned to INFICON transportation prepaid not later than thirty 30 days after the warranty period expires and which INFICON judges to have malfunctioned because of defe...

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