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Ultrasound Electrical Diagnosis

Ultrasound is a very effective method to detect any type of partial discharge in electrical cabinets, motor windings, switch gear, insulators, and more. 

  1. Cost Efficient

  2. Immunity & Safety

  3. Directional

  4. Versatile

  5. Ease of Use

  6. Sensitivity

The UL101 Electrical Kit and a subscription to InCTRL is recommended for pinpointing the source of electrical noise and diagnosing the type of partial discharge.

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UL101 Electrical Inspector Kit

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The UL101 and PowerBeam 300 are used to detect and pinpoint partial discharge from up to 300 feet (90m).

Ultrasound Electrical Diagnosis

Benefits

01

Cost Efficient

The UL101 Ultrasound Detector is competitively prices and a much lower cost alternative than other technologies like UV (Corona) cameras and DGA inspection.

02

Immunity & Safety

The UL101 is immune to electromagnetic emissions (EMI). Ultrasound is endorsed by ISO 29821-1: 2011 and IEC 60270: 2001 Annex F.

03

Directional

Ultrasound at 40 kHz is very directional; it stays close to the location of the leak, and attenuates very rapidly. The UL101 can detect the leaks from up to 150' or 50m (300' and 100m with the PowerBeam 300 attachment). Pinpointing the exact location of the leak is easy to do. Simply adjust the sensitivity down as you get closer.

04

Versatile

The UL101 Ultrasound Detector is more than a leak detector. The UL101 Basic Kit has attachment that are used for all airborne ultrasound such as leaks and electrical discharge It also includes a solid probe for finding internal by-pass leaks in valves and solenoids.

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05

Ease of Use

The UL101 detector technology is capable to find all pressurized and vacuum leaks (turbulent flow) without the need to adjust sensor settings for a specific frequency. Some other devices on the market will actually miss leaks if they are set to the wrong frequency. 

06

Sensitivity

Ultrasound detectors like the UL101 are not technically "leak detectors." They detect the turbulence of the molecules created by gas escaping through a leak from a high pressure system to a low pressure system. It does not matter what type of gas is escaping. 

Detect Internal Partial Discharges

One of the major advantages of using the CTRL UL101 is its ability to detect internal partial discharges such as arcing, tracking, and corona in closed electrical cabinets and inside transformers. 

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This claim was validated by research performed by Penn State Applied Research Labs at the request of the U.S. Navy for consideration of qualification of the UL101 for use by the fleet.

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