Acoustic Imaging & Leak Detection Cameras

Acoustic imaging cameras use arrays of sensitive microphones to detect ultrasonic sound waves and translate them into a visual image. This allows professionals to pinpoint the source of leaks or electrical faults that cannot be seen by the naked eye. At Testrix, we supply HIKMICRO acoustic leak detection cameras for both gas and water applications, as well as electrical inspection tasks such as corona and partial discharge detection.

Two Key Applications

1. Leak Detection

Acoustic cameras detect leaks in systems where gas, air, or water escapes under pressure. By visualising ultrasonic signatures on screen, operators can identify the exact location of a leak quickly and accurately. This technology is widely used for:

• Gas utilities: Pinpoint pipeline or fitting leaks before they become hazardous.
• Plumbers and councils: Locate hidden underground water leaks without invasive excavation.
• Industrial facilities: Detect compressed air leaks in factories and workshops to reduce energy waste.

2. Electrical Discharge Detection

High-voltage equipment can produce ultrasonic noise when faults occur. Acoustic cameras are now widely adopted by utilities and electrical contractors for:

• Corona discharge: Identifying ionisation around high-voltage equipment.
• Partial discharge: Locating insulation breakdowns before catastrophic failure.
• Arcing and tracking: Detecting dangerous conditions in substations and switchgear.

HIKMICRO Acoustic Camera Features

• Wide microphone array for pinpoint accuracy.
• Real-time display overlaying sound sources on a visual image.
• Models available for gas-only detection or combined leak and discharge detection.
• Portable, rugged designs suitable for field and industrial environments.

Why Choose Testrix?

Testrix supplies HIKMICRO acoustic imaging cameras with full Australian support, training, and advice. Our customers include plumbers, councils, utilities, and industrial facilities who need a fast and reliable way to identify both leaks and electrical faults.

Explore our thermal and acoustic imaging category to view the full HIKMICRO range and choose the right solution for your business.