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Operating Instructions
and
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Index Page
ecom-DP
1. Application 4
2. Design ecom-DP 5
3. Connection of components 6
4. Initialisation
4.1. Power supply 7
4.2. Accumulator charging 7
4.3. Clock set 7
5. Numerical indication
5.1. Zeroing pressure sensors 9
5.2. Freezing measurement values 9
5.3. Min. / Max. measurement values 10
5.4. Printout measurement values 10
5.5. Contrast and display backlit 10
6. Pressure check 11
7. Set clock 12
8. Internal instrument settings
8.1. Switch on/off key beep 12
8.2. Pressure Auto -> 0 by start 13
8.3. Choose printer (ecom-P) 13
8.4. Battery loading 13
8.5. Display damping 13
8.6. Pressure unit 14
8.7. Auto OFF function 15
8.8 Contrast 15
8.9 Light 15
9. Sensor setup 16
10. View service info 16
11. Data logger program „ecom DP Logger“ 17
12. Technical data ecom-DP 18
13. Maintenance tip 19
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Index Page
ecom-LSG
1. Application 21
2. Instrument design 21
3. Power supply 22
4. Battery change 22
5. Operation 22
6. Leak detection 23
7. Zero point 23
8. Adjustments 24
9. Swtch off 24
10. Function control 24
11. Technical data 25
12. Maintenance tip 25
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1. Application
The ecom-DP is designed to make easy pressure measurements and tightness
checks at gas pipes and gas installations.
Please respect the legal safety instructions
by works at gas pipes!
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2. Design ecom-DP
Pressure connection P1+
Pmax = 999,9 mbar
Connection P1-
IR interface
(for IR printer)
Backside
Grafic
display
Connection
loading unit
ON/OFF key
Battery
compartment
Function keys
(current function is
shown on display)
Cursor keys
Confirmation key
Magnetic
fixation
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3. Connection of components
Please connect the components as shown on below plan.
Connection
hose
(ecom-DP –
Cross piece)
ecom-DP
Swagelok-
screw connec-
tions
Connection
hose 2
Hose 2
(Gas system – Cross piece)
Connection
Shut-off valve
Cross piece
Quick connections
Hose 1
(Gas system –
Cross piece)
hose 1
Compres-
Plug for not
necessary hose
1. Please use for the pressure check only diffusion-close hoses!
2. For usual pressure measurements also not diffusion-close
material like e.g. silicone may be used.
3. A silicone hose can be pushed directly over the quick
connection.
If remounting the Swagelok-screw connections, please turn
the nut firmly with your fingers and another 1/4 revolution
with a wrench!
Plug for not necessary
connection at cross piece
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4. Initialisation
4.1. Power supply
The ecom-DP is powered by 3 batteries or 3 accumulators. The following types can be used to operate the
instrument:
- Battery 1,5 V AA (Mignon)
- Accu 1,2 V AA NiCd (nickel cadmium)
- Accu 1,2 V AA NiMh (metal hydride)
If you are using a accu charger, please adjust the function „Bat. Loading“ (see chapter 8.4.)
Open the battery compartment and insert the batteries.
Be careful to ensure proper polarity. If using the rechargeable battery type, it will be necessary to fully
charge the batteries prior to initial use (approx. 4 hours).
The voltage of the batteries is monitored by the DP and
will indicate a low battery condition by approx. 3.3 V by
beeping and flashing a signal on the LCD display. If the
voltage sinks (approx. 3 V) so the ecom-DP will automatically switch off.
4.2. Accu charging
The accu charging procedure is monitored by the ecomDP. Once connected to AC power, the instrument
switches on. During the charging procedure, a BATTERY indicator will be shown on the LCD display. Once
the battery is fully charged, the BATTERY indicator on
the display will blink. It is possible to operate the ecomDP on AC power during the charging procedure by
pressing the <ON> button.
4.3. Setting clock
The internal clock and the internal RAM memory of the
ecom-DP are buffered via a capacitor. If the instrument
is without current supply during more than approx. 10
minutes, the recorded information gets lost. Before using the ecom-DP for the first time, adjust the internal
clock and delete the internal RAM memory.
Accu warning
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Press <ON> to switch on the ecom-DP.
The instrument displays the following:
Clock set
Delete RAM
Press OK to continue!
- Press twice the <OK> key and the measurement value
menu will be displayed.
- Press <F2> (wrench symbol) to call up the menu „Instrument settings“.
- With the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> scroll until the
menu point “Set clock”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
Date and time can be set as follows:
1. Select with the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> the position to be changed (corresponding field blinks).
2. Adjust the correct numbers with the cursor keys
<UP/DOWN>.
3. Press <OK> to confirm correct date and time settings.
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5. Numerical indication
After switch-on, the specifications of the pressure sensor will be displayed: denomination, measurement
range and connection seizure (+/-). Press <OK> to
access to the measurement value menu.
5.1. Zeroing the internal pressure sensor
Please remember not to flow the pressure sensors
with pressure during the zeroing procedure.
As the difference pressure sensor can drift because of
its sensitivity in the zero point, it is possible to reset the
zero point.
- Press <F4> (P1) to zero the value of the pressure
sensor.
Different functions can be called up with the function
key <F1>. The current seizure of the other function keys
(<F2> - <F4>) is shown on the display. Press one time
<F1> to display the functions „Hold“, „Min/Max“ and
„Print“.
5.2. Freezing of measurement value
- Press <F2> (Hold) to „freeze“ that measurement value
displayed at the time the key is pressed (active function
= Hold indication blinks).
- Press again <F2> (Hold) to quit the „freezing“ and the
current value will be displayed.
If „Pressure Auto -> O by start“ is set on
„YES“ (Chapter 8.2), so the internal pres-
sure sensor should be flown with pres-
sure first after the switch-on of the in-
strument, as they are zeroed during
said switch-on procedure.
1. Before making measurements, the instrument must have
adapted the ambient temperature!
2. Make sure, that the ambient temperature remains constant
during measurement!
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5.3. Minimal / Maximal measurement values
With <F3> (Min/Max) the determined minimal and maximal values since unit´s switch-on (or deleting via
„CLR“) can be called up.
- Press one time <F3> (Min/Max) to view the lowest
determined values (Min/Max blinks).
- Press <F2> (CLR) to delete the minimal values (new
scanning begins).
- Press again <F3> (Min) to view the highest values
(Min/Max blinks).
- Press <F2> (CLR) to delete the highest values (new
scanning begins).
- Press one more time <F3> (Max) to quit the menu.
5.4. Printout measurement values
Press <F4> (Print) to transmit the current measurement
values via the infrared interface to the IR printer (option).
Condition hereto is a trouble free connection (direct
sight) between the sending diode at the front of the instrument and the receiving diode of the printer. The
distance between both instruments should not exceed
40 cm (1.3 foot), otherwise a trouble free transmission is
not warranted at any time.
The printout can be made with the infrared printers
ecom-P and HP 82240B. Please choose the used printer, as shown under capter 8.3.
5.5. Contrast adjustment and lighting
Basing on the previous function seizure, the functions
„LUMI“ and „Light“ are displayed after pressing <F1>.
The graphic display of the ecom-DP can be adjusted to
different visual conditions. The contrast can be adjusted
in 5 steps (each key pressing = one step) while pressing <F3> (LUMI). Additionally the backlighting of the
display can be activated while pressing <F4> (Light).
----------------------------------ecom-DP
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Date Time
05.10.01 12:12:50
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P 0.0 (hPa)
-----------------------------------
min max
P -0.1 0.1 (hPa)
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ecom GmbH
Am Grossen Teich 2
58640 Iserlohn
Tel. 02371-9455
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6. Pressure check
Call up the „Pressure check“ by pressing <F3> (DP)
Proceed as follows:
1. Connect the components a described in chapter 3.
2. Connect the connection hose with the gas system.
3. Create the pre-adjusted test pressure with the compressed-air ball (max. 999,9 mbar).
4. Interrupt the connection to the compressed-air ball
(switch-off the valve).
5. Start „Pressure check with <OK>. After end of stabilization time the measurement time starts automatically.
6. After end of measurement time the result is indicated
on the display. With <F2> the result can be printed by
an IR-printer (option).
7. If the „Pressure Check“ is selected again, so the result can be called up with <F1> (as long as the ecomDP is on) or a new measurement can be started with
<OK>.
1. Use only air or inert gas for check !
2. Respect the „Technical Rules for
Gas installations“!
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7. Clock set
- Scroll with <UP/DOWN> until the menu point “Set
clock”.
- Press <OK> to activate. Date and time can be adjusted as follows:
1. Select with <RIGHT/LEFT> the position to be
changed (corresponding field blinks).
2. Adjust the correct figures using <UP/DOWN>.
3. Confirm with <OK>.
8. Internal instrument settings
Further instrument settings can be performed in the
menu “Internal”. Press <OK> to access this menu.
8.1. Key beep on/off switch
- With the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> scroll until the
menu point “Key beep”.
- Activate with <OK>.
- With the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> modify the adjustment (YES or NO).
- Confirm with <OK>.
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8.2. Pressure Auto -> 0 by start
The ecom-DP normally zeroes the internal pressure
sensor during switch-on (adjustment „YES“). If the instrument is to remain connected to a pressure source,
so this adjustment can be modified:
- Scroll with the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> until the
menu point “Pressure auto -> 0 by start”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- Use the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> to modify the
adjustment (YES or NO).
- Confirm the modification with <OK>.
8.3. Choose printer (ecom-P)
Please choose the used printer as follows:
- Scroll with the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> until the
menu point “ecom-P”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- Use the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> to modify the
adjustment (YES = printer ecom-P or NO = printer HP
82240B).
- Confirm the modification with <OK>.
8.4. Battery loading
The ecom-DP is able to work with accus and AC power
(option):
- Scroll with the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> until the
menu point “Battery loading”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- Use the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> to modify the
adjustment (YES = using AC power for charging accus
or NO = no AC power used).
- Confirm the modification with <OK>.
8.5. Display damping
The display damping can be adjusted to various measurement duties. 7 damping steps can be selected (1 =
no damping; 7 = high damping).
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Additionally the damping steps 3 - 7 enable the selection of a damping progression. This means:
not progressive:
by massive pressure changes the display does not
react faster than by small pressure changes
low progressive:
by massive pressure changes the display reacts somewhat faster than by small pressure changes.
high progressive:
by massive pressure changes the display reacts much
faster than by small pressure changes.
- To change the adjustment, scroll with the keys
<UP/DOWN> until the menu point “Damping”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- Adjust the desired damping step using the cursor keys
<RIGHT/LEFT>.
- Press <OK> to confirm.
8.6. Pressure unit
The measuring unit of the internal pressure sensor can
be changed. The following units are selectable:
Hectopascal hPa
Centimetre water column cmH2O
Millimetre mercury column mmHg
Pound per square inch PSI
Inch water column “H2O
Inch mercury column “Hg
For modification:
- Scroll with the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> until the
menu point “Pressure unit”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- Use the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> to adjust the desired unit for the pressure sensor.
- Press <OK> to confirm.
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8.7. Auto OFF function
The ecom-DP is able to switch off autonomously after
270 sec.:
- Scroll with the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> until the
menu point “Auto OFF function”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- Use the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> to modify the
adjustment (YES = activate the function or NO = disable
the function
- Confirm the modification with <OK>.
8.8. Contrast
The contrast of the display can be adjusted with the
help of the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT>:
- Scroll with the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> until the
menu point “Contrast”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- To increase the contrast use cursor key <RIGHT>.
- To decrease the contrast use cursor key <LEFT>.
- Confirm the modification with <OK>.
8.9. Light
The lighting of the display can be switched ON and
OFF.
- Scroll with the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> until the
menu point “Light”.
- Press <OK> to activate.
- Use the cursor keys <RIGHT/LEFT> to modify the
adjustment (YES = switch ON the light or NO = switch
OFF the light
- Confirm the modification with <OK>.
Press <F2> (ESC) to quit the menu “Internal”.
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9. Sensor setup
The sensors in the instrument are given factory specified designations that can be changed by the user. Using the <UP/DOWN> cursor keys, scroll to “Sensor setup” menu. Press <OK>. Open the edit function by
pressing <OK> two times.
A maximum of 6 characters (letters, numbers and special characters) can be used in the sensor designation.
Using the <UP/DOWN> cursor keys, select the position
to be changed (sign blinks). Use the <UP/DOWN> cursor keys to select the character that should stand on
this position.
Starting from the current one and using the <UP> key,
the following characters are stored in the instrument in
the following succession:
Blank sign
A - Z
a - z
Ä -Ü
ä - ß
0 - 9
Special characters
Once the renaming procedure is complete, press <OK>
to store.
10. View service information
- Use the cursor keys <UP/DOWN> to scroll thru until
the menu point “Service”.
- Press <OK> and an info window will be opened in
which the address and phone number of the competent
service centre as well as the instrument version (e.g.
ECOM DP V3.1) will be displayed.
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11. Data logger program „ecom-DP Logger“
The measured value process of the ecom-DP can be logged with the help of the
data logger program „ecom-DP Logger “. The program can be loaded free of
charge from the download area of the ecom homepage www.ecom.de. To transfer the data a USB cable (kind becomes. - No.: 55818) and a driver (free download from www.ecom.de) is needed. The measured value rows can be stored in
the xls format (Excel).
The USB cable can be used as the power supply for
the ecom DP. Therefore the function „Battery loading“
must be adjusted on „no“ when using
1,5 V AA (Mignon) batteries (see 8.4.)!
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12. Technical Data ecom-DP
Power supply: - Battery: 3 x 1,5 V AA (Mignon)
- or accu: 3 x 1,2 V AA NiCd (nickel cadmium)
- or accu: 3 x 1,2 V AA NiMh (metal hydride)
- Internal loading unit
- Connection via 1.3 mm hollow plug
- Loading current approx. 500 mA
Power consumption: - With backlit approx. 90 mA
- Without backlit approx. 45 mA
- Operation time depending on used power supply
Display: - Graphic display
- Resolution 128 x 64 pixel
- Window approx. 43 x 28 mm
Operation: - 4 cursor keys
(menu-monitored) - 1 confirmation key
- 4 function keys
- 1 ON/OFF key
Differential pressure
measurement: - Pressure range +/- 1500 hPa (mbar) or
- Pressure range +/- 70 hPa (mbar)
Resolution: - 0.1 hPa or
- 0.01 hPa
Accuracy: - < 3% of measurement value
Internal clock: - Adjustment via menu and keyboard
- Buffer accu for battery change only (approx. 1 minute)
Dimensions (LxWxH): - Approx. 170 x 75 x 35 mm
Weight: - Complete approx. 300 g
Ambient temperature: - 0 bis 50 °C
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13. Maintenance tip
To secure the accuracy of your measuring instrument we recommend the annual
check by an authorized ecom partner. In the case of strong demand (e.g. permanent several hours of measurement per day, rough conditions etc.) shorter intervals between checks should be selected - please contact your ecom partner. All
ecom partners are listed under www.ecom.de.
Subject to technical changes
V3.1 05.2019
ecom GmbH
Am Großen Teich 2
D-58640 Iserlohn
Telefon: +49 (0) 23 71 - 9 45-5
Telefax: +49 (0) 23 71 - 4 03 05
Internet: http://www.ecom.de
eMail:
info@ecom.de
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Operation Instructions
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1. Application
The gas leak detection head ecom-LSG is engineered for the quick and reliable
detection of untight gas installations. Reverse to leak detection sprays which can
rise and re-seal e.g. hemp sealings, the leakage detection with the ecom-LSG is
made easy and without problems.
The unit shows existing gas concentration on the display and warns with optical
and acoustical signals. The sensor sensibility can be adjusted, so that even small
leakages can be traced. The robust sensor head is connected with a flexible
swan-neck, so that also hardly accessible system parts can be reached.
Please respect the legal safety instructions
by works at gas pipes!
2. Instrument Design
Swan neck
Headphone (in ear)
Display
Sensor head
<HOLD>
key
LED warning
light
Contact pins
<I/O>
key
Headphone connection
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3. Power supply
The ecom-LSG is delivered with two batteries 1,5 V AAA (Micro). Alternatively
the following accu types can be used:
1,2 V AAA NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium)
or 1,2 V AAA NiMh (Nickel-Metal-Hydride)
Low batteries/accus are indicated by a grey battery symbol at the left side of the
display (capacity for approx. 1 h). If the voltage further sinks, the battery symbol
will turn to black and the ecom-LSG will switch off automatically.
For recharging the accus you can use the charging station (option).
4. Battery Change
Open the battery compartment located on the back of the instrument and exchange the batteries (respect polarity). Always dispose of used batteries and accumulators in official recycling containers only (e.g. in battery shops).
5. Operation
Switch on the ecom-LSG in gas-free air. Hereto press the <I/O> key until a beep
is given. The instrument starts a warm-up phase during which the sensor is set to
operation temperature (running bar graph on display). After warm-up phase the
operability is signalized with 3 beeps and display shows the current gas concentration as bar graph:
-no gas cocentration = 1 line
-gas concentration > 0,5 % = 14 lines
If necessary (strong ambient noise) the headphones (in ear) can be connected to
ecom-LSG (headphone connection). Please use only the supplied headphones
from ecom.
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6. Leak Detection
Sweep the sensor head slowly along the gas installation to be checked. As soon
as the unit nears a leakage, the display indication reacts and, by exceeding the
first threshold (2 lines in display), the red LED blinks.
The blinking red LED together with an acoustical signal (disconnectible) shows
an increased concentration of gaseous hydrocarbons. Parallely to the increasing
concentration, the signal tone is getting more intensive and the red LED blinks in
shorter intervals, so that a leakage can be accurately localized.
The largest concentration registered so far is displayed with a grey bar (dragging
announcement). The sensitivity of the sensor (middle sensitivity after switching
on) can be adjusted in 3 steps (see Adjustments).
Substances such as silicone, hydrocarbons, leadtetraethyl,
sulfur connections and organic phosphorus connections
cause partially irreversible sensitivity losses
(sensor poisoning)!
7. Zero Point
Indication drifts from the zero point can be corrected while pressing the <HOLD>
key (dragging announcement gets erased). pressed longer than 2 seconds. The
change of the zero point is indicated by flashing of the first bar. If the <HOLD>
key is kept pressed longer than 2 seconds, the original zero point gets back (no
flashing of the first bar).
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8. Adjustments
If the <I/O> key is pressed, first the sensitivity step can be selected with the
<HOLD> key (small bars = low sensitivity; middle bars = middle sensitivity; large
bars = high sensitivity). After repeated pressing of the <I/O> key, the battery capacity is indicated. If only 4 bars (grey) are indicated, the capacity is still sufficient
for approx. 1 hour. With the help of the <HOLD> key the following adjustments
can be selected :
- without lighting/without acoustic signal
- with lighting/without acoustic signal
- without lighting/with acoustic signal
- with lighting/with acoustic signal
With the <I/O> key the selected adjustment is taken over and the adjustment
menu is left.
9. Switch off
Keep the <I/O> key pressed until all bars in display are gone.
10. Function control
Unscrew the cover cap of the testing bottle and hold
the sensor head over the opened bottle (see illustration). If the sensor is correct, the bar line display shows
a clear reaction. The sensor can be changed at
switched off instrument (unscrew sensor head - replace sensor element with a new sensor element mount sensor head).
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11. Technical data
Indication range: up to 0,5 % CH4
Reaction time: < 2 seconds
Indication: Bar diagram;
Display size approx. 20 x 7 mm
1 bar = no concentration
14 bar = max. concentration
Power supply:
Batteries 2 x 1,5 V AAA (micro) or
accu 2 x 1,2 V AAA NiCd (Nickel-Cadmium) or
accu 2 x 1,2 V AAA NiMh (Nickel-Metallhydride)
Warm-up time: approx. 180 sec.
Operation temperature: - 5 to 40 °C
Storage temperature: - 25 to 40 °C
Operation moisture: 20 to 80 % rF
Dimensions:
- Housing: 155 x 35 x 22 mm
- Swan-neck: 355 mm long
Weight: approx. 200 g
The ecom-LSG serves for
seeking out leakages!
Accurate concentration
measurements are not possible!
Changes in air humidity cause
indicator falsifications!
12. Maintenance tip
To secure the accuracy of your measuring instrument we recommend the annual
check by an authorized ecom partner. In the case of strong demand (e.g. permanent several hours of measurement per day, rough conditions etc.) shorter intervals between checks should be selected - please contact your ecom partner. All
ecom partners are listed under
www.ecom.de.
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Subject to technical changes
05.2019
ecom GmbH
Am Großen Teich 2
D-58640 Iserlohn
Telefon: 02371 - 945-5
Telefax: 02371 - 40305
Internet: http://www.ecom.de
eMail:
info@ecom.de
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