Criteria SONAPHONE III

Body Material ABS Plastic

Display 5" TFT-Display with Multi-Touch controller

Display Size 104.78mm (4.125")

20-100 kHz Broad Band Spectrum Analysis

Frequency
tunable in 0.5 kHz increments

Measurement Range 0 dBμV to + 130 dBμV

Resolution 1 dB

Accuracy ±2

Noise Rejection No

90 x 174 x 25mm
Dimensions
(3.54 x 6.85 x .98")

Weight 370g (0.82 lbs)

Battery Type Android "phone" battery

4-12 hours dependent on
Operating Time
the function used

Charging Time 4 hours

Operating Temperature Min -10°C to Max 60°C

Min -14°F to Max 140°F

Min -10°C to Max 50°C

Storage Temperature
Min -14°F to Max 122°F

Min -70°C to Max 380°C

Temperature Measurement Range Min -158°F to Max 716°F
integrated into the module

Ratings IP40

User Interface Touch Screen

Headphone Type 3M Peltor Protac III

 Carrying Case Included Pelican Storm Case

Contact Module Yes

Airborne Module Yes

Parabolic Dish Yes

Leak Detection, Mechanical (Motor

Applications Bearing, Valve, Steam Trap) and
Electrical Inspections

Transient Earth Voltage (PD) Capable No

Audio Internal Speaker and Stereo Audio Jack

Bluetooth Audio Yes

Camera 5MP with Flash

Audio Notes Feature Yes

 UP 9000

hand-help pistol type with coated

aluminium an ABS plastic

LCD digital Display

16 mm

20 kHz to 100 kHz

Tunable in 1.0 KHz increments

0 dBμV to + 130 dBμV

6dB

±3

No

470 x 370 x 170mm

(18.5 x 14.5 x 6.5")

900g (2lbs)

NiMH Rechargeable

4-8 hours dependent on the functions used

8 hours

Min 0°C to Max 50°C

or
Min 32°F to Max 122°F

Min -18°C to Max 54°C

or
Min 0°C to Max 130°C

Min -20°C to Max 500°C

or
Min -4°F to Max 932°F

Not listed

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David & Clark for use under a hard hat

 Zero Halliburton

Yes

Yes

Yes

Leak Detection, Mechanical (Motor

Bearing, Valve, Steam Trap) and
Electrical Inspections

No

Mono Audio Jack

Yes

2MP with Flash

No
 Comments
Durable cases are advantageous to avoid accident drop damage. Ergonomics
of the unit also matter as this reduces fatigue for the user and reduces risk of
accidentally damaging the unit.

A display is crucial to provide visual feedback in concert with the audible

feedback. Backlit / illuminated displays are desirable as are contrast
adjustment capability for variable light conditions. Note, no UE units have
contrast adjustment.

40kHz is fine for basic measurements but frequency adjustment is desirable

for more advanced readings.

dB values from Sonus / Sonophone units may seem "different" than what
users are used to seeing if they have experience with UE units (micro dB
versus dB).

Better resolutons yields better trend analysis.

Better accuracy of sensors yields better trend analysis.

Sonus PD Noise rejection algorithm ensure that background TEV is separated

out for actual PD activity.

Size matters…

Short charging times (or replaceable standard batteries) are definitely

advantageous.

Nice to have a temperature probe when testing Steam Traps…

Sonus PD is geared towards Utility and MV/HV substation work; Sonus XT is an
entry level unit for industrial customers; Sonophone III is a more advanced
unit for L2/L3 Ultrasound personnel; Sonophone E is for ATEX environments.

TEV is detected using a capacitive coupled sensor and is indicitive of Partial

Discharge inside of insulating components (stand-offs, cable insulation, etc.)
at 4.16kV and above. Up to 80% of MV equipment failure is related to this
type of PD.

Camera nice to take photos of leaks, asset tags, electrical problems, etc.

Audio notes can be used to document problems found during inspection or to

record an audible condition.