TLV PT3 PocketTrapman Handheld Diagnostic Tool

TLV PT3 Pocket TrapMan – Steam Trap Testing & Equipment Diagnostics

The TLV PT3 Pocket TrapMan Diagnostic Tool is a compact, intrinsically safe handheld instrument designed for steam trap testing, valve diagnostics and bearing condition monitoring. Combining ultrasonic sound detection, temperature measurement and shock pulse analysis, the PT3 provides fast, reliable assessments of industrial equipment to help maintenance engineers identify faults, reduce energy losses and improve plant reliability.

Designed for everyday industrial maintenance, the TLV Pocket TrapMan automatically evaluates steam trap and valve operating conditions, displaying clear Good, Caution and Leak judgements to help identify equipment requiring further investigation, repair or replacement. Its versatile inspection capabilities also extend to bearing condition monitoring, making it a practical all-in-one diagnostic tool for industrial maintenance teams.

Key Features and Benefits

• Quickly assesses steam trap operating conditions, identifying potential leaks, blockages and abnormal performance. Provides clear diagnostic results to support routine steam trap surveys.
• Inspects valves handling steam, air and other gases, using ultrasonic measurements to assess valve sealing performance and identify potential leakage.
• Measures shock pulse acceleration at 32 kHz, providing average and peak readings to help assess the operating condition of bearings and rotating equipment.
• Integrated high-precision contact temperature sensor with a wide measurement range of: -40°C – 350°C.
• Certified to ATEX, IECEx, UL, cUL and NEPSI standards, allowing use in applicable hazardous environments.
• Connects via Bluetooth to TLV’s free CMRecorder application for iOS and Android, enabling inspection data management, asset identification and reporting.
• Stores up to 3,000 measurement results per inspection type, making it suitable for managing routine equipment inspections.
• Supports RFID tag reading directly through the instrument, with QR code identification available through the CMRecorder app.
• Rechargeable lithium-ion battery provides up to three days of use, based on eight hours of operation per day with the frontlight switched off.
• IP54-rated enclosure offers protection against limited dust ingress and water spray.

The TLV PT3 Pocket TrapMan is an ideal solution for engineers and maintenance professionals responsible for steam system efficiency, preventative maintenance and equipment reliability. By combining steam trap inspection, valve diagnostics and bearing monitoring in one portable instrument, it helps streamline maintenance routines and identify potential problems before they develop into costly equipment failures.