INFICON E3000 User Manual

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Translation of the original operating instructions

Ecotec E3000

Leak detector

kina22en1-r, 1407

Order no.:

 

530-001, 530-002

from software version:

530-103, 530-104

3.11

Reprint, translation and duplication need to be approved in writing by INFICON GmbH.

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Table of Contents

 

1

About this manual ........................................................................................................................................................

5

1.1

Target group ...................................................................................................................................................................

5

1.2

Other applicable documents ....................................................................................................................................

5

1.3

Presentation of information ......................................................................................................................................

5

1.3.1

Warnings ..........................................................................................................................................................................

5

2

Safety .................................................................................................................................................................................

7

2.1

Intended use ...................................................................................................................................................................

7

2.2

Owner requirements ....................................................................................................................................................

7

2.3

Operator requirements ...............................................................................................................................................

8

2.4

Dangers ............................................................................................................................................................................

8

3

Shipment, transport, storage ....................................................................................................................................

9

4

Description ....................................................................................................................................................................

11

4.1

Function and setup of the device .........................................................................................................................

11

4.2

Main unit ........................................................................................................................................................................

11

4.3

Sniffer line ......................................................................................................................................................................

13

4.4

Technical data ...............................................................................................................................................................

14

5

Installation .....................................................................................................................................................................

17

5.1

Setup ...............................................................................................................................................................................

17

5.2

Connecting the sniffer line ......................................................................................................................................

18

5.2.1

Replacing the capillary filter of the sniffer probe ............................................................................................

18

5.2.1.1

Replacing the plastic capillary filter with the metal capillary filter ...........................................................

19

5.2.1.2

Replacing the metal capillary filter with the plastic capillary filter ...........................................................

19

5.2.1.3

Water conservation sniffer probe mounting and remove ...........................................................................

20

5.2.2

Attaching the sniffer lines holder ..........................................................................................................................

21

5.3

Connecting the ECO-Check calibrated leak ......................................................................................................

21

5.4

Connecting the external display unit to the Ecotec E3000RC ....................................................................

21

5.5

Connecting to the power supply system ...........................................................................................................

22

5.5.1

Connecting to a PC .....................................................................................................................................................

22

5.5.2

Connecting with a PLC ..............................................................................................................................................

22

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Operation .......................................................................................................................................................................

23

6.1

Start-up ...........................................................................................................................................................................

23

6.2

Operating the device .................................................................................................................................................

23

6.2.1

Display and keys ..........................................................................................................................................................

23

6.2.1.1

Recurring function symbols ....................................................................................................................................

24

6.2.2

Elements of the measurement view ....................................................................................................................

25

6.2.3

Operating elements and display on the sniffer handle .................................................................................

26

6.2.4

Special features of the Ecotec E3000RC ..............................................................................................................

27

6.3

Settings before measurements ..............................................................................................................................

28

6.3.1

Miscellaneous ...............................................................................................................................................................

28

6.3.2

Audio settings ..............................................................................................................................................................

29

6.3.3

Display settings ............................................................................................................................................................

30

6.3.3.1

Gas display handle ......................................................................................................................................................

31

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6.3.4

Vacuum & access control .........................................................................................................................................

31

6.3.5

Interfaces .......................................................................................................................................................................

33

6.4

Settings for the measurements .............................................................................................................................

34

6.4.1

Selecting the gas, changing gas parameters, activating measurement ................................................

34

6.4.2

Calibration .....................................................................................................................................................................

37

6.4.2.1

Internal calibration with ECO-Check ...................................................................................................................

38

6.4.2.2

External calibration with external calibrated leak ..........................................................................................

39

6.4.3

Gas equivalent to helium and hydrogen, settings for diluted gas ...........................................................

40

6.4.4

Suppressing interfering gases (Sophisticated interfering gas suppression - IGS) ..............................

41

6.4.5

Setting a user-defined gas ......................................................................................................................................

42

6.4.6

Measuring .....................................................................................................................................................................

43

6.4.6.1

Calling up information on the measurement ..................................................................................................

45

6.4.7

Measuring with I•Guide ............................................................................................................................................

45

6.4.7.1

Setting the I•Guide program ..................................................................................................................................

46

6.4.7.2

Starting the I•Guide program .................................................................................................................................

47

6.5

Idle state (sleep) ..........................................................................................................................................................

50

6.6

Service ............................................................................................................................................................................

50

6.7

Calling up information about the device ...........................................................................................................

50

6.8

Special features of individual gases .....................................................................................................................

53

6.9

Switching off the device ..........................................................................................................................................

54

7

Warnings and error messages ...............................................................................................................................

55

8

Maintenance ................................................................................................................................................................

63

8.1

Calling up and managing maintenance information ....................................................................................

63

8.2

Maintenance work .....................................................................................................................................................

66

8.2.1

Replacing the air filter of the main unit ..............................................................................................................

68

8.2.2

Replacing the operating fluid reservoir ..............................................................................................................

69

8.2.3

Replacing mains fuses ..............................................................................................................................................

71

8.2.4

Replacing the filter inserts of the capillary filter and the water conservation tip ...............................

72

8.2.5

Replacing the sinter filter of the sniffer handle ...............................................................................................

73

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Taking out of service .................................................................................................................................................

75

9.1

Disposal of the Ecotec E3000 .................................................................................................................................

75

9.2

Returning the Ecotec E3000 ...................................................................................................................................

75

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Appendix .......................................................................................................................................................................

77

10.1

Accessories ....................................................................................................................................................................

77

10.2

Gas library .....................................................................................................................................................................

78

10.3

Menu tree ......................................................................................................................................................................

85

10.4

CE-Declaration of Conformity ................................................................................................................................

86

10.5

RoHS-Declaration of Conformity ..........................................................................................................................

87

 

Index ................................................................................................................................................................................

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1About this manual

This document applies to the software version stated on the cover page. Documents for other software versions are available from our sales department.

1.1Target group

These operating instructions are intended for the owner of the leak detection unit E3000 and for technically qualified personnel with experience in leak detection technology and integration of leak detection devices in leak detection systems.

1.2Other applicable documents

ECO-Check installation instructions, document no. liqa10

Interface description, document no. kins22

1.3Presentation of information

1.3.1Warnings

Imminent threat of danger resulting in death or severe injuries

Dangerous situation potentially resulting in death or severe injuries

Dangerous situation resulting in minor injuries

Dangerous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment

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2Safety

2.1Intended use

The device is a leak detector for sniffer leak detection. With the device you locate and quantify leaks on test objects. The device sniffs for light gases, refrigerants and natural gases.

The test objects must contain the gas under overpressure. The outsides of the test objects are checked for escaping gas with a sniffer line (sniffing method).

The sniffer line is available as an accessory (see “10.1 Accessories”, page 77).

You must install, operate and service the device only in compliance with these operating instructions.

Adhere to the restrictions of use (see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14).

Unauthorized use

Do not suction in liquids with the device.

Never hold the sniffer probe into liquids but sniff only for gases.

2.2Owner requirements

Safety-conscious Operate the device only in technically perfect working order.

operation

Operate the device exclusively as specified, in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious manner and in compliance with these operating instructions.

Fulfill the following regulations and monitor their compliance:

Intended use

Generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations

International, national and local standards and guidelines

Additional provisions and regulations that are specific to the unit

Use only original parts or parts approved by the manufacturer.

Keep these operating instructions available at the equipment location.

Personnel qualifications Allow only qualified technical staff to work with and on the device. The qualified technical staff must have received training on the device.

Allow personnel in training to work with and on the device only under the supervision of trained qualified technical staff.

Make sure that the authorized personnel have read and understood the operating instructions and all other applicable documents (see “1.2 Other applicable documents”, page 5), especially the information on safety, maintenance and repairs, before starting work.

Define responsibilities, authorizations and supervision of personnel.

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2.3Operator requirements

Read, observe and follow the information in these operating instructions and the working instructions created by the owner, especially the safety instructions and warnings.

Carry out any work only based on the complete operating instructions.

If you have questions regarding operation or maintenance that you cannot find answers for in these instructions, please contact the INFICON customer service.

2.4Dangers

 

The unit was built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety regulations.

 

Nevertheless, improper use can result in danger to life and limb of the operator or other

 

persons and damage to the unit and other property.

Dangers due to electric

The device is operated with electrical voltages of up to 265 V. Touching parts where

power

electric voltage is applied can result in death.

 

Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any installation and maintenance

 

work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.

 

Touching live parts with the sniffer probe can result in death.

Dangers due to liquids and chemical substances

Dangers due to strong light irradiation

Before starting the leak test, disconnect electrically operated test objects from the power supply. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.

The device contains electric components that can be damaged from high electric voltage.

Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the supply voltage specified on the device is the same as the local power supply.

Liquids and chemical substances can damage the unit.

Adhere to the restrictions of use (see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14).

Do not suction in liquids with the device.

Never try to find toxic, caustic, microbiological, explosive, radioactive or other harmful substances with the device.

Hydrogen and air form a highly explosive mixture.

Use the device only outside of explosive areas.

You may not smoke. Do not subject the device to open fire and avoid sparking.

Exposure of the eyes to LED light can lead to lasting eye damage.

Do not look into the LEDs of the sniffer handle from a short distance or for a longer period of time.

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3Shipment, transport, storage

Scope of delivery

Transport

Table 1: Scope of delivery

Article

Quantity

 

 

Ecotec E3000 (main unit)

1

 

 

Power supply cable, 3 m length

1

 

 

Fuses

30

 

 

Replacement air filter

1

 

 

8 mm Allen wrench

1

 

 

19 mm box wrench

1

 

 

Operating instructions

1

 

 

Interface description

1

 

 

Check the scope of delivery of the product for completeness after receipt.

The following must be ordered separately:

sniffer lines with the desired length,

ECO-Check calibrated leak,

for device version E3000RC: display and connecting cable.

Accessory list: see “10.1 Accessories”, page 77

Damage from transport

Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the unit.

Parts inside the device can be damaged during transportation without transport restraint.

Store the original packaging.

Transport the device only in the original packaging.

Screw the transport restraint into the device floor before transportation, see “5.1 Setup”, page 17.

Storage

Store the device adhering to the specifications, see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14.

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4Description

4.1Function and setup of the device

The Ecotec E3000 is comprised of main unit and sniffer line.

The Ecotec E3000 can verify and quantify gases sucked in by the sniffer line with the help of a selective mass spectrometer.

Working in the Ecotec E3000:

a Quadrupol mass spectrometer as a detection system

a high vacuum pump system

an inlet system for the gas flow

electrical and electronic sub-assemblies for electrical supply and signal processing

The mass spectrometer works under high vacuum, i.e. the pressure in the mass spectrometer must always be below 10-4 mbar. This vacuum is created by the turbo molecular pump with the help of a diaphragm pump.

4.2Main unit

The main unit will be called “device” only in the following so long as this does not falsify the meaning.

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Fig. 1: Front view

 

a Display

d ECO-Check calibrated leak

b Handles and ventilation openings

e Lemo plug-in connector for sniffer line

c Speaker

 

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Head-

I/O Port

RS-232

phone

 

 

Sicherungen / Fuses 2 x 4 AT

530-001 Ecotec E3000

Fig. 2: Rear view

 

a Headphone connection, 3.5 mm jack

e Fuses behind cover

b Inputs/outputs (I/O port)

f Power supply

c RS-232 connection

g Rating plate

d Mains plug

 

a Headphone connection, 3.5 mm jack

In order to better hear signals in a loud environment, you can connect head phones.

b Inputs/outputs (I/O port)

The I/O port enables communication with a PLC. Some functions of the Ecotec E3000 can be controlled from the outside and measurement results and device states of the Ecotec E3000 can be transmitted to the outside.

Relay changeover contacts allow monitoring of the trigger values and the operating status of the Ecotec E3000. Please refer to the “Interface description Ecotec E3000” (doc. no. kins22e1) for further information.

c RS-232 connection

A PC can read out all data and measurement results of the device and control the device via the RS-232 connection. Please refer to the “Interface description Ecotec E3000” (doc. no. kins22e1) for further information.

d Mains plug

The mains plug serves to switch the device on and off.

e Fuses behind cover

For information on replacing the fuses, see “8.2.3 Replacing mains fuses”, page 71.

f Power supply

For information on the power supply, see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14, as well as the labeling on the power supply (rating plate).

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g Rating plate

The rating plate contains the supply voltage specification and other information with which the device can be clearly identified.

530-001 Ecotec E3000

90001054694

Fig. 3: Rating plate

aSupply voltage

bSerial number

cProduction date

4.3Sniffer line

Sniffer probe

Sniffer handle display and functions

You need a sniffer line to operate the device. Sniffer lines are available in four lengths: 3 m, 5 m, 10 m and 15 m.

The sniffer line is made of a flexible tube (multi-function cable), a handle with controls (sniffer handle) and a sniffer probe.

There is a special sniffer line for robotic applications (see “10.1 Accessories”, page 77).

There are rigid and flexible sniffer probes with different lengths.

The display on the sniffer handle shows current information on the measuring process.

You can operate functions frequently used during measurement with both buttons.

LEDs inserted in the handle illuminate the test area.

Fig. 4: Handle: display and functions

 

a Display

d Speaker (on the rear)

b ZERO adjustment

e I•Guide operation

c LEDs

 

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If the measuring value limit is exceeded, the display switches from green to red. You can additionally set one speaker in the handle to output a signal and the LEDs in the handle to flash or shine with maximum brightness, see “6.3 Settings before measurements”, page 28.

4.4

Technical data

 

 

 

 

 

Table 2: Technical data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mechanical data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dimensions (W H D)

610 mm 370 mm 265 mm

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Weight

34 kg

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ambient conditions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permissible ambient temperature (during operation)

10 °C to 45 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Permissible storage temperature

-20 °C to 60 °C

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. relative humidity up to 31 °C

80 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. relative humidity from 31 °C to 40 °C

Linearly dropping from 80 % to 50 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. relative humidity above 40 °C

50 %

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Pollution degree

II

 

 

 

 

(according to IEC 61010/part 1: “Usually, only non-

 

 

 

 

conducting soiling may occur. However, temporary

 

 

 

 

conductivity caused by condensation is tolerable at times.“)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Max. altitude above sea level

2000 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Electrical data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supply voltages and frequencies

Country-specific, see rating plate on device rear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power consumption

300 VA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Protection class

IP 20

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Overvoltage category

II

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mains fuse

2 4 A slow-blow

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Power supply cable

2.5 m

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Noise level

< 54 dBA

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Physical data

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Minimum detectable leak rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

R134a

0.05 g/a (0.002 oz/yr)

 

 

 

 

 

1407

 

 

R600a

0.05 g/a (0.002 oz/yr)

 

 

 

 

 

r,

 

 

Helium

< 1 10-6 mbar l/s

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Measurement range

6 decades

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E3000,

 

 

Detectable masses

2 to 200 amu

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mass spectrometer

Quadrupol mass spectrometer

Ecotec

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ion source

2 cathodes

 

 

instructions

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time constant of the leak rate signal

< 1 s

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gas flow through the capillary

120 to 200 sccm

operating

 

 

Measured at 1 atm (1013 mbar) at sea level. The flow rate

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

changes with geographical height and barometric pressure.

 

 

original

 

 

 

 

 

 

Time until ready for operation

< 2 min

 

 

 

 

 

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Table 2: Technical data (cont.)

Response time

 

 

 

3 m sniffer line

0.7 sec.

 

 

5 m sniffer line

0.9 sec.

 

 

10 m sniffer line

1.4 sec.

 

 

15 m sniffer line

3.0 sec.

 

 

Table 3: Factory settings

 

 

 

Alarm profile

Trigger alarm

 

 

Alarm delay

Deactivated

 

 

Number of measuring points (I•Guide)

4

 

 

Functions

Activated

 

 

Internal

Activated

 

 

Recording output

Auto

 

 

Baud rate and blank flange

9600 CR+LF

 

 

Pressure unit

mbar

 

 

Flow rate

 

 

 

Lower limit

100 sccm

 

 

Upper limit

250 sccm

 

 

Sensitivity test

Activated

 

 

Gas, definition

Gas 1, gas 2, gas 3, gas 4, gas 5, gas 6

 

 

Device speaker

Activated

 

 

Handle speaker

Trigger value

 

 

Selecting a cathode

A

 

 

I•Guide

Deactivated

 

 

Calibration (cal), internal

Activated

 

 

Contrast

Not inverted, setting 30

 

 

Volume

2

 

 

Minimum volume

2

 

 

Leak rate, selected, highest

Automatic

 

 

Leak rate filter

I•Filter

 

 

Menu PIN

Deactivated, 0000

 

 

Measuring time (I•Guide)

1 second

 

 

Measuring mass

69

 

 

Peak value

Deactivated, 5 seconds

 

 

ECO-Check

Activated

 

 

Relay outputs

See interface description

 

 

RS-232 protocol

ASCII

 

 

Sniffer probe, light

Activated, Level 4

 

 

Sniffer probe, filter, maintenance

100 hours

 

 

Recorder, gas

Auto

 

 

Scaling of the recorder

Logarithmic

 

 

Language

English

 

 

SPS outputs and inputs

See interface description

 

 

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Table 3: Factory settings (cont.)

Control location

Local and RS-232

 

 

Search threshold

90 %

 

 

Trigger value, sum (I•Guide)

10 g/a

 

 

Trigger and unit

4 g/a

 

 

Idle time (I•Guide)

3 seconds

 

 

Maintenance, sniffer probe filter

100 hours

 

 

Zero time

5 seconds

 

 

Zero key sniffer line

Activated

 

 

ZERO key main unit

Activated

 

 

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5.1Setup

Danger due to moisture and electricity

Moisture getting into the device can lead to personal injury from electric shocks and to material damage from short circuits.

Operate the Ecotec E3000 only in a dry environment.

Operate the Ecotec E3000 away from sources of liquid and moisture.

Danger due to dropping heavy loads

The device is heavy and can damage persons and items through tilting or dropping.

Place the device only on a sufficiently sturdy surface.

Material damage due to vibration.

Parts of the measurement technology rotate and must not be shaken. The parts continue to rotate for several minutes after the device is shut down.

Place the device only on a sturdy, vibration-free surface.

The device must not be shaken during operation and at least five minutes after being switched off.

Material damage due to an overheated device

The device heats up during operation and can overheat without sufficient ventilation.

Please note the specifications, see page 14.

Ensure sufficient ventilation especially on the ventilation openings on the left and right of the device: free space on the side at least 20 cm, in front and in the rear at least 10 cm.

Keep heat sources away from the device.

Do not subject the device to direct sunlight.

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Material damage due to transport restraint that has not been removed

The transport restraint blocks the mechanical system in the device.

Remove the transport restraint before the start-up.

The transport restraint is on the bottom of the Ecotec E3000 and consists of a yellow star screw.

Fig. 5: Unscrew the yellow transport restraint before the start-up

5.2Connecting the sniffer line

Material damage due to a missing sniffer line

The device must not be operated without a connected sniffer line in order to avoid overpressure in pump and measurement system.

Connect the sniffer line before you start up the device.

Do not replace the sniffer line while the device is in operation.

Align the red marking on the sniffer line plug with the red marking on the socket. Push the sniffer line plug into the socket on the device until it locks into place.

Pull the grooved ring on the plug to release it. The ring opens the lock and you can pull out the plug.

5.2.1Replacing the capillary filter of the sniffer probe

The metal capillary filter is the standard filter. With the plastic capillary filter there is less danger of scratching the surfaces to be sniffed. The water conservation tip is used if there is a danger of suctioning in liquids.

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Fig. 6: Capillary filter

aSniffer probe end

bPlugwasher

cMetal capillary filter

dPlastic capillary filter

5.2.1.1Replacing the plastic capillary filter with the metal capillary filter

1 Turn off the Ecotec E3000.

2 Unscrew the plastic capillary filter.

3 Insert the plugwasher, see fig. 6 on page 19.

4 Screw in the metal capillary filter on the sniffer probe end.

5Calibrate the Ecotec E3000, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 37.

5.2.1.2Replacing the metal capillary filter with the plastic capillary filter

If you want to switch from a capillary filter made of metal to a capillary filter made of plastic, you have to the remove the plugwasher. The plugwasher sits on the steel capillary in the sniffer probe.

1 Turn off the Ecotec E3000.

2 Unscrew the filter.

3Unscrew the two cross-head screws in the sniffer probe flange and take out the sniffer probe.

4Push the capillary out of the plastic sheath a bit from the top with a narrow pin or a thin needle (about 0.5 mm). Make sure that the sinter filter in the sniffer probe flange does not get lost in doing so

5 Remove the plugwasher from the sniffer probe.

Fig. 7: Pushing out the capillary

6 Put the sinter filter back in and tighten the sniffer probe on the handle.

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7 Screw the plastic capillary filter on the sniffer probe.

8Calibrate the Ecotec E3000, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 37.

5.2.1.3Water conservation sniffer probe mounting and remove

With the help of the water conservation sniffer probe, you can check test objects with low surface moisture, e.g. condensation moisture, for tightness.

Short circuit hazard

Sucked in liquid can destroy the device.

Do not suction in liquids with the device.

The water conservation sniffer probe is screwed onto the sniffer probe end like the metal capillary filter. The small plugwasher must also be placed below the end, see

“5.2.1.2 Replacing the metal capillary filter with the plastic capillary filter”, page 19.

Fig. 8: Tightening the water conservation sniffer probe

For renewed mounting of the plastic capillary filter, see “5.2.1.1 Replacing the plastic capillary filter with the metal capillary filter”, page 19.

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5.2.2Attaching the sniffer lines holder

A holder is available for the sniffer probe. The holder can be installed on the right or the left of the device.

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Fig. 9: Sniffer line holder mounting

The holder has two hooks that are inserted into two slits on the front panel of the device. The holder is pulled to the front panel of the device with a magnet on its rear.

5.3Connecting the ECO-Check calibrated leak

A built-in calibrated leak (ECO-Check) and different external calibrated leaks are available as accessories available for the Ecotec E3000, see “10.1 Accessories”, page 77.

Please refer to the ECO-Check installation manual on how to connect the ECO-Check.

5.4Connecting the external display unit to the Ecotec E3000RC

Connect the external display unit and the Ecotec E3000RC with the appropriate connecting cable. Secure the plug on the socket by tightening the screws.

Fig. 10: The Ecotec E3000RC with external display unit as a table device (left), for rack mounting (right)

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5.5Connecting to the power supply system

The supply voltage of the Ecotec E3000 is specified on the labeling of the mains plug (rating plate). The Ecotec E3000 cannot be switched for other supply voltages.

Danger due to incorrect supply voltage

Incorrect supply voltage can destroy the device and injure persons.

Check whether the supply voltage specified on the Ecotec E3000 matches the supply voltage available on site.

Connect the device to the electric power supply with the supplied power cable.

5.5.1Connecting to a PC

The connection is made with a commercially available 9-pin SUB-D plug. Please refer to the “Interface description Ecotec E3000” (doc. no. kins22e1) for further information on data exchange.

5.5.2Connecting with a PLC

The connection is made with a commercially available 25-pin SUB-D plug.

Please refer to the “Interface description Ecotec E3000” (doc. no. kins22e1) for further information on data exchange.

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6Operation

6.1Start-up

Connect a sniffer line and switch on the device with the mains plug.

The Ecotec E3000 starts a self-test lasting several minutes. The display shows the headline “Running up” and the individual steps of the self-test.

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Fig. 11: The device runs up

After running up, the Ecotec E3000 already measures the gas concentration in the environment. There is no separate start function. But you have to still calibrate the device and make different settings for your intended measurement.

If the ECO-Check calibrated leak is not in the Ecotec E3000, an acoustic warning signal and the warning 71 are output during the first start-up.

To stop the alarm quickly, press the key on the bottom right (labeled “OK“). If you are working without the ECO-Check, you should deactivate the alarm permanently, see “ECOCheck”, page 34.

6.2Operating the device

6.2.1Display and keys

All settings are made with the eight keys to the left and the right of the display. The function allocations of the keys change depending on the current operating step. The function allocation is shown directly next to the key which allows fast and purposeful operation after a short learning period.

Fig. 12: Start display after the self-test

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6.2.1.1Recurring function symbols

The keys are always assigned with the following functions and labeled with the shown symbols.

Setting the volume for speakers and head phones.

Set volume: The set volume is displayed on the bottom edge of the display.

Value range: 0 (off) to 10 (max.)

 

– Calling the main menu.

 

 

– Calling a window again that was closed with

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Calling up calibration.

 

 

 

 

The lower edge of the display shows “Zero” if a zero point has been set since the device start-up.

 

 

 

Calling up information: software version, operating hours, serial number, date & time, alarm profile.

 

 

 

Back

Back to last menu level.

 

 

 

 

 

Navigating in a list box.

 

Pressing the key assigns the allocation “0” to that key and “1” to an adjacent key. The same setting option exists for the numbers “2/3”, “4/5”, “6/7”, and “8/9”.

Closing the window and calling up the measurement view. Back to the window with

– Calling up the list of gases.

– Measurement with I•Guide: calling up the list of I•Guide programs.

Calling up help for the current function.

Confirming an entry or selection.

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6.2.2Elements of the measurement view

The measured leak rates are shown numerically and with logarithmically divided bar graph displays.

The other elements of the measurement view are shown in the following figure.

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Fig. 13: Elements of the measurement view

 

a Gas

f Leak rate unit

b Bell: search threshold exceeded; flashing bell:

g Marking arrow: marks the measurement

trigger value exceeded

displayed on the sniffer handle

c Search threshold (broken line)

h Bar graph, logarithmic

d Trigger value

i Status bar: symbols and text overlay provide

e Numerical leak rate display

information about the device status

The two center keys on the left side of the display can be used to adjust the volume of the alarm signal at any time. If one of the two keys is pressed, the device emits a sound with the selected volume through the speaker and shows the setting with a bar graph in the status line. The set value is also the first entry in the status line on the bottom of the display and applies only to the speaker of the main unit. To adjust different alarm profiles, see page 29.

Menu key

The key on the bottom left of the display has two functions:

Calling the main menu.

Returning you to the last window that was closed with .

Calibration key (CAL)

The key on the top right next to the display can be used to start a calibration of the Ecotec E3000 with an external test leak at any time. Additional information on completing an external calibration, see “6.4.2.2 External calibration with external calibrated leak”,

page 39.

ZERO key

Pressing the ZERO key briefly stores the currently displayed leak rate as zero point for all selected refrigerants. Pressing the ZERO key for more than 2 seconds switches off the ZERO function. The display ZERO disappears from the status line in this case. For more information on the ZERO function, see “Zero”, page 31.

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Information key

Pressing the information key i (to the bottom right of the display) shows information on the status of the Ecotec E3000. Details: see “6.4.6.1 Calling up information on the measurement”, page 45.

Status line

Status information is displayed in the lower line of the measurement window. The set volume for the alarm is displayed in the left of the line.

If the small speaker flashes, it indicates that the device speaker is switched off.

If the number flashes, it indicates that the alarm delay is switched on, see “Alarm delay”, page 29

A small black triangle with an exclamation point next to it can indicate an active warning.

If the ZERO function is activated, the word “ZERO” follows in the status line.

If the first cathode (filament A) of the mass spectrometer has been consumed and the Ecotec E3000 switches automatically to the second cathode (filament B), the display will show “Fil. B” in the status line.

If you working with an activated IGS, “IGS” will be shown in the status line.

6.2.3Operating elements and display on the sniffer handle

The display of the sniffer handle shows the most important information for the current measurement. Measurements can be controlled with the two keys.

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Fig. 14: Operating elements and display on the sniffer handle

aLeak rate as bar graph

bLeak rate, numerical. Unit, as shown on the main unit

cMeasured gas

dLeft key, assigned “Zero”

eRight key, different assignments

The measured leak rate is shown as an increasing or decreasing bar. The second line shows the leak rate as a numerical figure (with the same measurement unit as in the main display). The third line shows the abbreviation for the measured gas.

Depending on the measurement, the display can also show something else, e.g.“Error” or the number of a warning.

If you search for several gases simultaneously, you can switch between individual measurement results with the right key. The right key can also be used to confirm messages or states during a measurement cycle.

You can trigger the ZERO function with the left key, see “Zero”, page 31.

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The key can be deactivated to prevent accidental triggering: Press the key until you hear a signal. The key is reactivated by pressing it longer.

6.2.4Special features of the Ecotec E3000RC

The Ecotec E3000RC has a connection panel for the external display unit instead of the built-in display. Two LEDs (to the left of the plug) provide information on the status of the Ecotec E3000RC, even if the external display unit is not connected.

The green LED shows that the Ecotec E3000RC is switched on. It has a steady green light if an external display is connected and flashes if no external display can be detected.

The red LED flashes in case of an error message; a steady red light indicates a warning.

Fig. 15: Connection panel with LEDs

If no display unit is connected, you can confirm error messages and warnings by pressing both keys on the sniffer line simultaneously.

The external display unit has four keys:

The menu key opens the main menu.

The current measured background value is set as zero point with the ZERO key, see “Zero”, page 31.

The START / STOP keys do not have any function (the external display unit can also be used with other leak detectors made by INFICON that require these keys).

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6.3Settings before measurements

Before the first measurements, you should make different device settings in the following menus:

Miscellaneous

Display

Audio

Vacuum & access control

Interfaces (for control via interfaces and if you use an ECO-Check)

You can access the menus via the main menu

6.3.1Miscellaneous

Language

You can select one of the following languages:

 

 

English (factory setting)

 

 

German

 

 

French

 

 

Italian

 

 

Portuguese

 

 

Spanish

 

 

Japanese (Katakana)

 

 

Chinese (Mandarin, simplified Chinese)

 

To set the language to English temporarily, press keys two and six during the run-up of the

 

Ecotec. Call up the language setting after the run-up and set the required language.

Time & Date

 

First page: internal date with the format DD.MM.YYYY

 

 

Second page (press key on the bottom right ) time with the format SS:MM.

Sniffer light

 

Activate/deactivate light

 

 

Adjust brightness from 1 (min) to 6 (max)

Pressure unit

 

atm

 

 

Torr

 

 

Pa

 

 

mbar

Leak rate filter

 

Auto

 

 

Fixed

 

 

I•Filter

The I•Filter is an intelligent filter algorithm that delivers the best results regarding interference suppression and stability of the leak rate signal. It was especially developed for the use in the Ecotec E3000.

Only in cases in which the older Ecotec II model was replaced with an Ecotec E3000 and the Ecotec E3000 is used in a fixed test device can it be necessary to select the older filter settings “Auto” or “Fixed”.

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