SoundCam Ultra 3

Ultrasound Acoustic Camera

Acoem presents – Acoustic Camera SoundCam Ultra an accurate, reliable, easy to use and cost-effective acoustic based machine condition monitoring solution. The SoundCam Ultra is the first and smallest handheld camera that creates acoustic images from audible and ultrasound. It locates sound sources in real time and displays the results instantly on the screen and helps to analyse machine wear, defects assessment, detects compressed air/ gas leaks, partial discharges and corona testing.

Features

2-IN-1 DEVICE

Acoustic and thermal imaging camera in one device with global shutter and synchronous acquisition that quickly locates leaks and partial discharges

176 MICROPHONES AT 200 KHZ

The device’s 176 microphones increase the sensitivity and dynamic range (reducing acoustic fog

THOUGHTFULLY DESIGNED

The display unit is comfortable to hold, IP54 waterproof, and includes a headphone socket

REAL-TIME RESULTS

The results are shown on the display in real-time at 100 acoustic images per second

PRECISE LOCALIZATION

2 kHz to 100 kHz

Operating in real-time, the acoustic camera is ideal for detecting compressed air/gas leaks, partial discharges and corona testing

Designed to meet your needs

The SoundCam Ultra 3 boasts 176 microphones and a 200 kHz sampling rate, offering unparalleled measurement sensitivity and exceptional noise suppression. Its real-time display showcases 100 acoustic images per second, enabling the detection and distinction of transient sounds from stationary ones. The accompanying high frame rate video camera with a global shutter captures fast-moving objects and rapid movements with precision, ensuring synchronized and accurate analysis between acoustic and optical data.

Additionally, the Ultra 3 features an integrated thermal imaging camera, allowing simultaneous evaluation of acoustic and thermal images for a comprehensive event analysis. This advanced device excels in pinpoint monitoring and can make ultrasound audible through frequency modulation, enhancing its utility in various applications requiring detailed acoustic and thermal assessments.

Resources

SoundCam Ultra
Technical datasheet

SoundCam Ultra
Leak Report Manual

Electrical Asset Reliability

One of the first indications of an electrical problem is sound. Traditionally, faulty components have been detected based on the heat they emit, but sound appears even before the components begin to heat up. The sound contains information which, correctly interpreted, will tell you if the sound is normal or causes a risk and how you should react to it.

This sound, which is both sonic and ultrasonic, is caused by partial discharges, i.e., electrical discharges signal the harmful flow of electricity and deteriorate components over time. The effects of partial discharge produce airborne ultrasound signals, easily detectable with SoundCam Ultra. You can find sources of partial discharge on all types of high voltage electrical assets. Switchgear, transformers, overhead lines, and underground cables etc.

In fact, partial discharges are related to nearly 85% of disruptive failures in high-voltage and medium-voltage assets, causing costly network outages and safety hazards. Early detection is the best way to avoid the components’ complete, possibly fatal failure caused by the electrical stress of partial discharges.

Compressed Air/Gas Leak Localisation

Air leaks cause up to 50% of energy waste in compressed air systems furthermore, air leaks shorten the equipment’s service life and lead to unplanned maintenance efforts, unscheduled downtime, and potential safety hazards. Early detection is the best way to proactively prevent increased costs and severe complications.

SoundCam scans large areas quickly and locates air leaks by listening to, recognizing, and analyzing the sounds they emit. The Camera is faster and far more sensitive and accurate than the human ear, combining both sonic and ultrasonic frequencies.

Industrial Asset Monitoring

Industrial assets usually signal the end of their service life by making sounds that are out of the ordinary. Sometimes, especially in noisy environments, detecting those sounds is nearly impossible, and tracking sound trends requires acoustic experience. However, finding the issues early through sound detection is the best way to guard against unplanned, expensive downtime, reduce costs, and avoid dangerous safety hazards.

The SoundCam listens to your assets and automatically detects deviations and harmful trends in the sounds they make. The reports provides detailed data for informed, predictive maintenance decisions before you begin to lose money due to broken assets and delays in operation. The SoundCam saves time by removing the need to manually inspect fully functioning assets.

Tune in to Acoustic Monitoring Today

The SoundCam Ultra can be used in a very wide frequency range up to 100 kHz, making it suitable for a wide range of applications, such as locating compressed air leaks and partial discharges. With its small, ergonomic design and low weight, the SoundCam Ultra is an excellent measuring instrument, even for hard-to-reach places.

The SoundCam Ultra consists of 176 microphones with a sampling rate of 200 kHz, an optical camera, an integrated data acquisition and analysis system, and a display and control unit with touch screen and hardware buttons. The system displays high-resolution results on the screen in real time. The high speed and accuracy make the system special even in a very high frequency range up to 100 kHz.

The SoundCam opens up many new possibilities for acoustic sound source localization. By using array of microphones, localization and analysis of airborne ultrasound sources are easily possible. Acoem offers data acquisition and processing solutions via simple and effective web interfaces, enabling operations to focus on their jobs and decision-making.