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Superior Signal – VPE-1000 Digital Ultrasonic Leak Detector

The VPE-1000 Ultrasonic Leak Detector is a high-precision diagnostic tool designed to detect air, gas, and vacuum leaks, as well as mechanical and electrical faults. Using digitally controlled heterodyne technology and dual ultrasonic sensors, it converts high-frequency ultrasound into audible signals for fast and accurate troubleshooting.

  • Ultrasonic Detection: Detects air, gas, vacuum, and refrigerant leaks
  • Digital Sensitivity & Volume Control: 256 adjustable steps for precise tuning
  • Visual + Audio Feedback: 20-element LED bar graph with digital display
  • Long Battery Life: 55–80 hours runtime with 9V battery

Description

The VPE-1000 Ultrasonic Leak Detector is designed for industrial maintenance, facility management, and mechanical diagnostics. Equipped with digitally controlled heterodyne conversion, it converts ultrasonic frequencies between 34–42 kHz into audible signals, enabling technicians to quickly locate leaks and abnormal sound sources. The device features dual sensors for airborne and contact detection, allowing accurate diagnosis in both open environments and mechanical components.

With 256-step digital sensitivity and volume control, users can zoom into specific ultrasonic signals even in noisy environments. The 20-element LED bar graph with peak-hold function displays signal strength clearly while maintaining the highest detected value for easy comparison. Ideal for schools, hospitals, hotels, factories, and maintenance facilities, the VPE-1000 helps technicians detect leaks, faulty valves, worn bearings, electrical arcing, and pneumatic system failures before they lead to costly downtime.

Features

  • Advanced Ultrasonic Detection: Detects air, gas, vacuum, and refrigerant leaks quickly and accurately.
  • Digitally Controlled Heterodyne System: Converts ultrasonic signals into audible sound for easy analysis.
  • Dual Sensor Capability: Supports airborne and contact probe detection for versatile inspection.
  • High Sensitivity Control: 256-step digital sensitivity adjustment for precise leak detection.
  • Audio Zoom Function: Independent volume and sensitivity controls for isolating signals in noisy environments.
  • Visual Signal Display: 20-element LED bar graph with peak-hold function and alphanumeric digital display.
  • Wide Frequency Response: 34–42 kHz airborne detection and 16–24 kHz touch probe response.
  • Durable Construction: Aluminum and ABS housing with anodized finish for industrial use.
  • Long Battery Life: Powered by a 9V battery with up to 80 hours runtime.
  • Applications: Leak detection, steam trap inspection, valve diagnostics, bearing monitoring, electrical arc detection, and pneumatic system testing.

Specifications

Shape Parallelepiped
Dimentions 7.075 x 2.4 x 0.875″ (17.97 x 6.10 x 2.22 cm)
Overall Length 8.185″ (20.78 cm)
Body Materials Aluminum and ABS
Body Finish Anodized, Gold (MIL-A-8625 Type3 Class2), Black ABS
Connector 3.5 mm Stereo
Top Label Velvet Lexan, Back Printed
Weight 0.5 lbs (233 g) Includes Battery
Airborne Sensor Sensitivity -80 db/V–μbar
Detection Performance* 5mil ID @ 5PSI From 50Æ
(conditions) (60 db Ambient Sound Level-No In-band Sound)
Ultrasound Converter Types Digitally Controlled Heterodyne
Frequency Response, Airborne 34 to 42 kHz
Frequency Response, Touch Probe 16 to 24 kHz
Heterodyne Oscillator Digital
Heterodyne Filter 4 kHz
Controls 4 Buttons
Digital Sensitivity Control 256 Steps
Digital Volume Control 256 Steps AUDIO ZOOM
Output, Audio 0 Hz to 4 kHz
Output, Visual 20 Element Bar Graph with PEAK-Hold and Separate Alphanumeric Digital Display allowing simultaneous readings and comparisons.
Signal Output Heterodyne
On Indicator Digital Display
Low Battery Indicator Digital Display, BATT
Insufficient Battery Charge Automatic Shut-Down
Battery Type 9 Volt
Run Time 55 to 80 hours

Application

  • The VPE-1000 Ultrasonic Leak Detector is ideal for large institutional or industrial settings such as schools, hospitals, and hotels.
  • It is suitable for a wide range of leak detection and plant maintenance applications.
  • Detection of Leaks: Air, Vacuum, Refrigerants; ANY GAS
  • Steam Traps: Instantly detect live steam loss
  • Valve Inspection: Detect internal leakage in check, ball, needle, gate, or other valve types; thermal expansion valves can be diagnosed in just five minutes
  • Bearings: Detect wear and lubrication issues before they cause damage
  • Electrical Systems: Check circuit breakers, relays, and buss bars for electric arc and corona; examine contacts for corrosion and insulation issues
  • Pneumatics and Hydraulics: Inspect controls, hoses, tools, fittings, and internal cylinders
  • Vibration Monitoring: Listen for ultrasonic sound from excessive friction
  • Belts for Fans: Detect belt condition issues

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