METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide Table of contents 1. Safety instructions ...........................4 1.1 About this document ........................... 4 1.2 General safety instructions ........................4 1.3 Using Class 2 lasers ............................4 1.4 Environmental protection ........................... 4 2. Intended use .............................5 3.
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9.5.3 Manually adjusting the sensitivity ....................22 9.5.4 Pinpointing leaks ..........................22 9.6 Other problems that can make the measurement more difficult ............23 9.7 Documenting leaks .............................25 9.8 Exporting leakage data ..........................26 10. Using the BEKO Leak Management software................26 11. Operation manual ........................26 12. Notes ............................27 3 | 28...
• Dispose of faulty rechargeable batteries and dead batteries in compliance with all applicable regulations. • After this product reaches the end of its service life, dispose of it as e-waste (in compliance with all local regulations) or return the product to BEKO TECHNOLOGIES for disposal. 4 | 28...
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 2. Intended use The METPOINT CID is a leak detection device used to quickly and reliably detect leaks in ® compressed air systems. The METPOINT CID leak detection device analyses the ultrasonic waves produced by a leak as a ®...
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 5. Device components and controls Position number Description / Explanation Release button for preamplifier module 3.5” TFT colour display with touch panel Membrane keypad (four keys) ON / OFF button Volume (+/-) “Save” key Connector for power supply unit (battery charging connector) USB port Preamplifier module [10]...
Home -> Settings -> Device Settings -> Set Language -> English 6.2 Checking the current firmware and updating the firmware Please visit the BEKO TECHNOLOGIES homepage on a regular basis to see if a new firmware version is available. We are continuously making enhancements and improvements to the product, and keeping the firmware up to date will ensure that you are using the latest software version and have ...
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Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® The folder structure must look as follows: Plug the USB drive into the METPOINT CID and connect the power ® supply unit Run the system update in: Path: Home -> Settings -> Device settings -> Update System Tap the “Check USB Stick for new Software updates”...
METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide 6.3 Configuration Home -> Configuration You can use the configuration settings to select the system of units you want and enter the parameters needed in order to calculate annual leakage costs. • Select either the ISO or US system of units • To define the costs, tap the “Cost / 1000 m ” text field • Enter the operating hours per year (during which the compressed air system is operated actively) There are two different mode options available for defining ...
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 6.3.1 Configuring parameters The parameters need to be entered in order to be able to calculate the leakage volumetric flow rate. The following settings must be configured. -> Sensor type Select the sensor type based on the application and ambient conditions in question; see section 9.4. Home -> Configuration -> Parameter -> Pressure and Distance You can enter any value you want for the pressure and distance into the two white fields, provided that the values ...
METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide 7. Commissioning / use Please observe the safety instructions in section 1 first 7.1 Switching on the device Press the ON / OFF button and hold it down for about 1 second. The device will switch on and a startup sequence will be shown on the display. Pressing the button again will switch off the device.
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 8. Automatic distance measurement The new intelligent horn features an integrated distance measuring module. Prerequisites for firmware and hardware: In order to be able to use this functionality, the following prerequisites must first be met: • The main board must be “intelligent” so that the main body of the METPOINT CID and the tool ®...
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METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide In order to automatically use the measured distance to calculate costs, you will need to enable the “Distance by Laser” option under “Parameter.” Important: The laser must be switched on before you enable “Distance by Laser.” Otherwise, the icon will flash yellow and red and say “Laser?”. Note: For the horn, the valid distance range is 1 …...
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Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® States: Best case: “Dist:” is green, the distance module measurement is robust and the distance used falls within the valid range Outside of range: Distance measurement = robust, but out of range! Move to the valid distance range 15 | 28...
METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide 9. Pinpointing leaks This section goes over how to optimally use the device in real-life scenarios. 9.1 Leak pinpointing process The following process should be carried out cyclically at the company in order to keep leakage rates as low as possible.
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 9.2 Possible causes of leaks When dealing with compressed air systems, leaks can be usually found at connecting elements. • Leaky couplings and hose clamps • Leaky gaskets • Porous / faulty hoses • Porous / faulty seals on tools and machines •...
METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide 9.4 Choosing accessories In order to make it easier for the user to pinpoint leaks, various attachments were developed for different measuring conditions. Note on distance for the quantification function: The distances that must be maintained for quantifying the leak are always measured from the front end of the corresponding attachment to the leak.
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 9.4.2 Focus tube The tip of the focus tube only lets very few ultrasonic waves through in the direction of the ultrasonic transducer, making it possible to pinpoint leaks very exactly. Accordingly, it is recommended to use the focus tube at short distances in order to accurately pinpoint the corresponding leak.
METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide Quantification function (distance) -> 0.05 m (0.16 ft) When to use the gooseneck: • Short distance from line / component of 0.05 m (0.16 ft) • Leak not freely accessible • Medium to high ultrasonic noise •...
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 9.5 Selecting sensitivity levels Ultrasonic levels can be viewed as a kind of leak “volume.” You can use the “sensitivity adjustment button” to adjust the sensitivity of the METPOINT ® to the corresponding surroundings. This will heavily affect the device’s acoustic behaviour and increase or reduce the valid value range. Reducing the sensitivity level will reduce the range of the leak measurement.
METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide 9.5.2 Auto function (standard) The auto function (automatic sensitivity level selection) is activated by default. In other words, the measured ultrasound level is used to automatically set the optimal measuring range. Example: Level = 71 dB -> stage: 20 … 80 dB 9.5.3 Manually adjusting the sensitivity You can also switch between individual sensitivity levels manually.
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® Option 2 … Walking along the compressed air system. Alternatively, if there is more noise, you can make it easier to pinpoint the leak by “moving along and listening to the compressed air system bit by bit.” That is, from the compressor room all the way to the end points.
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METPOINT ® Quick Start Guide Overlapping leaks: If leaks are physically close to each other, the ultrasound they emit will overlap. In this case, it is recommended to “seal off” the leaks with a piece of cloth. This will increase the accuracy of the measurement enormously, especially when quantifying the leak. At the same time, you should be measuring physically very closely to the components.
Quick Start Guide METPOINT ® 9.7 Documenting leaks Once you find the leak and have set the corresponding pressure and distance and described the leak, you can save a picture of the latter by tapping the “store” button. After this, you can check the parameters (distance and pressure) and define the exact measuring location with the corresponding company, building and place. In addition, you can also enter a brief description (maximum of 32 characters).
Home -> Export / Import -> Export -> Leakage data -> Select start time and end time -> export To generate comprehensive leak documentation, import the leakage data into the BEKO Leak Management software program and process it there. 10. Using the BEKO Leak Management software Main functions: •...
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