INFICON UL1000 User Manual

TECHNICAL HANDBOOK

iina70e1-m (1408) Translation of the original handbook

Catalog-No.

UL 1000:
550 - 000A
550 - 001A
550 - 002A

UL 1000 Fab:
550 - 100A
550 - 101A

from software version

UL1000 Fab and
UL1000

Helium Leak Detector

V5.14

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Table of Contents

1 General Information 7

1.1 Notes on the Use of this Handbook 7

1.1.1 Safety Symbols 7

1.1.2 Indications 8

1.1.3 Symbols of Vacuum Technology 8

1.1.4 Definiton of Terms 8

1.2 Support from INFICON Service 10

1.2.1 Service Centers 11

1.3 Introduction 13

1.3.1 Purpose 13

1.3.2 Technical Data 15

1.3.2.1 Physical Data 15

1.3.2.2 Electrical Data 15

1.3.2.3 Other Data 16

1.3.2.4 Ambient Conditions 16

1.4 Unpacking 16

1.4.1 Supplied Equipment 17

1.4.2 Accessories and Options 18

1.4.2.1 Sniffer line SL200 18

1.4.2.2 Toolbox 18

1.4.2.3 Helium Bottle Holder 18

1.4.2.4 ESD Mat 18

1.4.2.5 RC1000 Remote control 19

1.4.2.6 Test chamber TC1000 20

2 Installation 21

2.1 Transportation 21

2.2 Working Location 23

2.3 Electrical Connections 25

2.3.1 Mains Power 25

2.3.2 Connections for the Data Acquisition Systems 27

2.3.2.1 Accessories 28

2.3.2.2 Digital Out 28

2.3.2.3 Digital In 29

2.3.2.4 Recorder 30

2.3.2.5 RS232 31

2.3.2.6 Remote Control 31

2.4 Vaccum Connections 32

2.4.1 Inlet Port 32

2.4.2 Exhaust 32

2.4.3 Vent 32

2.4.4 Purge-connection (UL1000 Fab) /
Gas ballast (UL1000) 32

2.5 Default parameters 33

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3 First Operation Check 34

3.1 Needed Equipment 34

3.2 Description of the Initial Operation 34

3.2.1 Start up and Measure 34

3.2.2 Internal Calibration 37

3.2.3 Verification 37

4 Description and Working Principle 38

4.1 Introduction 38

4.2 Components of the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab 38

4.2.1 Vacuum System 39

4.2.2 Control Panel 40

4.2.2.1 LC Display 41

4.2.2.2 START Button 41

4.2.2.3 STOP Button 41

4.2.2.4 ZERO Button 41

4.2.2.5 MENU Button 43

4.2.2.6 Soft Keys 43

4.2.2.7 Numerical Entries 43

4.3 Working Modes 45

4.3.1 Vacuum Mode 45

4.3.2 Sniffer Mode 47

4.3.3 Auto Leak Test Mode 47

5 Operation of the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab 48

5.1 Display 48

5.2 The Screen in Run-Up Mode 48

5.3 Display in stand-by mode 49

5.3.1 Purging 49

5.4 The Screen in Measurement Mode 49

5.4.1 Call for Calibration 49

5.4.2 Speaker Volume 50

5.4.3 Status Line in the Display 50

5.4.4 Numerical Display Mode 51

5.4.5 Trend Mode 51

6 Description of the Menu 52

6.1 Main Menu 52

6.2 View 54

6.2.1 Scale linear/logarithmic 55

6.2.2 Display-range auto/manual 55

6.2.3 Time axis 56

6.2.4 Contrast 56

6.2.5 Background in Stand-by 57

6.2.6 Decimal places 57

6.2.7 Lower display limit 58

6.3 Mode 58

6.3.1 Auto Leak Test 59

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6.4 Trigger & Alarms 61

6.4.1 Trigger Level 1 61

6.4.2 Trigger Level 2 62

6.4.3 Volume 62

6.4.4 Units 63

6.4.5 Alarm delay 63

6.4.6 Audio alarm type 64

6.4.6.1 Pinpoint 64

6.4.6.2 Leak rate prop. 64

6.4.6.3 Setpoint 65

6.4.6.4 Trigger alarm 65

6.5 Calibration 65

6.6 Settings 66

6.6.1 Vacuum settings 67

6.6.1.1 Automatic purge (UL1000 Fab only) 67

6.6.1.2 Vent delay 67

6.6.1.3 Vacuum ranges 68

6.6.1.4 Leak rate internal test leak 69

6.6.1.5 Machine factor 69

6.6.1.6 Auto Leak Test adjustments 69

6.6.2 Zero & Background 73

6.6.2.1 Background Suppression 73

6.6.2.2 Zero 73

6.6.3 Mass 74

6.6.4 Interfaces 75

6.6.4.1 Control Location 75

6.6.4.2 RS232 Protocol 76

6.6.4.3 Recorder output 77

6.6.4.4 Scaling Recorder Output 78

6.6.5 Miscellaneous 79

6.6.5.1 Time&Date 79

6.6.5.2 Language 79

6.6.5.3 Leak rate filter 80

6.6.5.4 Mains Frequency 80

6.6.5.5 Service interval exhaust filter 80

6.6.5.6 Service message exhaust filter 81

6.6.6 Parameter save / load 81

6.6.6.1 Load parameter set 81

6.6.6.2 Save parameter set 82

6.6.7 Monitoring functions 82

6.7 Information 85

6.7.1 Service 85

6.8 Access Control 86

6.8.1 Access to CAL function 86

6.8.2 Access to Trigger&Alarme menu 87

6.8.3 Change Device PIN 87

6.8.4 Change Menu-PIN 87

7 Calibration 88

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7.1 Introduction 88

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7.2 The calibration routines 88

7.2.1 Internal Calibration 89

7.2.1.1 Automatic Internal Calibration 89

7.2.1.2 Manual Internal Calibration 89

7.2.2 External Calibration 89

7.3 Factor of Calibration - Range of Values 93

8 Error And Warning Messages 94

8.1 Hints 94

8.2 List of Errors & Warnings 95

9 Maintenance Work 99

9.1 General Information 99

9.2 Maintenance or Service at INFICON 100

9.3 Key to the Maintenance Plan 100

9.4 Maintenance Plan 101

9.5 Maintenance Groups 102

9.5.1 1500 Hours Maintenance 102

9.5.2 4000 Hours Maintenance 102

9.5.3 8000 Hours Maintenance 103

9.5.4 16000 Hours Maintenance 103

9.5.5 Notes refering the maintenance of the SplitFlow 80 104

9.6 Description of the Maintenance Work 104

9.6.1 Opening the Instrument for Maintenance Purposes 105

9.7 Checking and Replacing the Filter Insert 106

9.8 Replacing the Exhaust Silencer 108

9.9 Checking/Emptying the Exhaust Filter 109

9.9.1 Replacing the Filter Insert 109

9.10 Monitoring the Oil Level of the D16 B and Topping up the Oil 111

9.11 Oil Change for the D16B 112

9.12 Scroll Pumps (UL1000 and UL1000 Fab only) 114

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Appendix 115

A Diagram 115
B Index 116
C Declaration of Conformity 118

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Caution

Warning

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Danger

Skilled personnel

Notice: We recommend that you carefully read this technical handbook to ensure

optimum operating conditions right from the start.

This technical handbook contains important informations on the functions,
installation, start-up and operation of th e UL 10 00 and UL1 0 00 Fa b.

General

We reserve the right to modify the design and the specified data. The illustrations are
not binding.

1.1 Notes on the Use of this Handbook

1.1.1 Safety Symbols

Important remarks concerning operational safety and protection are emphasised as
follows:

Information on correct handling or use. Disregard can lead to malfunctions or minor
equipment damage.

Information on preventing extensive equipment and environmental damage.

Information on preventing any kind of physical injury.

Indicates procedures that must be performed by skilled personnel only.

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1.1.2 Indications

Tipp Information on helpful procedures.

Notice: Information on special technical requirements that the user must comply

with.

The references to diagrams consists of the chapter number, figure number and the
item number in this order. F or example : Fig. 2-4/ 7 refers to item 7 in t he figure 4 of
chapter 2.

1.1.3 Symbols of Vacuum Technology

Given in the following are some important vacuum symbols which are used in this
manual.

Vacuum pump in general

Turbomolecular pump

Measuring instrument

1.1.4 Definiton of Terms

Autoranging

The range of the preamplifier and the vacuum ranges are selected automatically.
The autoranging feature of the UL1000 Fab covers the entire range or leak rates

depending on the selected operating mode. Not only the leak rate signal, but also the
pressure in the test sample (inlet pressure P1) and the forevacuum pressure (P2) are
used for control purposes. Range switching between the main ranges is performed
via valves. Fine range switching within the m ain ranges is implemen ted by switching
over the gain factor of the preamplifier.

Autotune
Mass alignment

This function automatically aligns the mass spectrometer so that a maximum leak
rate is displayed. The control processor changes the voltage which erates the ions
in the selected mass range until a maximum ion current is detected by the ion
detector. During each calibration the mass alignment is run automatically.

Valve

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Auto zero

Measurement and automatic adaptation to the helium background.
This function determines the internal ZERO level of the unit which is then deducted

from the currently measured leak rate signal. This function is enabled by pressing
the Start key provided the UL1000 or UL1000 Fab have ru n at least 20 s in "Standby"
mode or in "Ventilation" mode.

If the before suppressed helium background further decreases and only the display
limit appears, the ZERO-level will be adjusted automatically

Menu

The menu allows the user to program the UL10 00 and UL 100 0 Fab accordin g to his
requirements. The menu has a tree architecture.

Default

Status of the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab when supplie d by the fa cto ry .

GROSS

GROSS is a measurement mode which allows high inlet pressure (1 to 15 mbar).
The smallest detectable leak rate is 1x10

-6

mbar l/s.

FINE

FINE is the medium measurement mode with inlet pressure between 2 and 0,4mbar.
Detection limit is 1x10

-10

mbar l/s.

ULTRA

ULTRA is the most sensitive measuring range with inlet pressures below 0,4 mbar.
The minimum detectable leak rate is 5x10

-12

mbar l/s.

Foreline pressure

Pressure in the foreline between Turbo pump and scroll pump.

Minimum detectable leak rate

The smallest leak rate the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab is able to detect
( 5x10

-12

mbar l/s).

Internal helium background

The existing helium partial pressure in the measurement system. The level of the
internal helium background is measured in the Stand-by mode and subtracted from
the measured signal.

Measure Measurement mode

The UL1000 and UL1000 Fab measures the leak rate of the test sample.

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1.2 Support from INFICON Service

INFICON GmbH

Bonner Str. 498,50968 Cologne, Germany
Tel: [phone] Fax: [phone]

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Declaration of Contamination

Legally binding declaration:

I/we hereby declare that the information on this form is complete and accurate and that I/we will assume any further costs that may
arise. The contaminated product will be dispatched in accordance with the applicable regulations.

Organization/company

Address Post code, place

Phone Fax

Email

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Date and legally binding signature Company stamp

1) or not containing any amount

of hazardous residues that
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Process related contamination of product:

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The service, repair, and/or disposal of vacuum equipment and components will only be carried out if a correctly completed declaration has
been submitted. Non-completion will result in delay.
This declaration may only be completed (in block letters) and signed by authorized and qualified staff.

Copies:
Original for addressee - 1 copy for accompanying documents - 1 copy for file of sender

Harmful substances, gases and/or by-products

Please list all substances, gases, and by-products which the product may have come into contact with:

Trade/product name

Chemical name
(or symbol)

Precautions associated
with substance

Action if human contact

Description of product

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Reason for return

Operating fluid(s) used (Must be drained before shipping.)

The product is free of any sub­stances which are damaging to
health yes

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This form can be downloaded
from our website.

2) Products thus contam i­ nated will not be ac­ cepted without written
evidence of deconta mi­ nation!

If an instrument is returned to INFICON or an authorised representative of INFICON,
please indicate wether the instrument is free of substances damaging to healths or
wether it is contaminated. If it is contaminated also indicate the nature of the hazard.
INFICON must return any appliances without a Declaration of Contamination to the
sender’s address. A form for stating details as to the type of contamination is
reproduced in Fig. 1-1.

A maintenance and service contract is recommended.

Fig. 1-1: Declaration of Contamination form

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1.2.1 Service Centers

In case you urgently need assistance please get in touch with the local INFICON
Service in your country or the service hotline in Cologne, Ge rm a ny:

Algeria [e-mail] Finland [e-mail]
Agramkow
Sonderborg
Belarus [e-mail] France [e-mail]
INFICON GmbH
Cologne
Belgium [e-mail] Germany [e-mail]
INFICON GmbH
Cologne
Brazil [e-mail] Hungary [e-mail]
PV Pest Vácuo Ltda.
Santa de Parnaíba
Bulgaria [e-mail] India [e-mail]
INFICON GmbH
Cologne
Canada [e-mail] Ireland [e-mail]
Vacuum Products Canada Ltd.
Ontario
Central America [e-mail] Italy [e-mail]
MEISA S.a. de C.V.
Querètaro
China [e-mail] Israel [e-mail]
INFICON LTD
Hong Kong
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Beijing
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Guangzhou
INFICON LTD
Shanghai
Czech Republic [e-mail] Korea [e-mail]
INFICON GmbH
Pilsen
Denmark [e-mail] INFICON Ltd.

Agramkow
Sonderborg
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Agramkow
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Estonia [e-mail] Lithuania [e-mail]
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Norway [e-mail] Syria [e-mail]
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Poland [e-mail] Taiwan [e-mail]
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1.3 Introduction

STO P

Danger

Caution

1.3.1 Purpose

The UL1000 and UL1000 Fab are helium leak detectors. These instruments may be
used to detect the location and the size of leaks on objects under test in two different
ways:

• when the test sample has been evacuated first and is sprayed with helium on the

or

• when a helium overpressure is provided in the test sample and the test sample is

Caution: Danger of explosion
Hydrogen forms a highly explosive gas mixture with air.

Great caution is necessary when using hydrogen! No smoking, no naked flames,
avoid sparks.

outside. It is required that a vacuum connection is provided between the UL1000
and UL1000 Fab and the test sample (vacuum mode).

searched from the outside with a sniffer probe which is attached to the inlet port
(sniffer mode).

The UL1000/UL1000 Fab is only allowed to be used as a leak detector. It ma y not
be used as a pump system (especially not for pumping off aggressive or humid
gasses)

For UL1000 use only:

Notice: Pumping condensable gases and steams: When pumping test sample

water vapour that is inside can attain to the fore pump. With the water vapor
that is in the air - especially in humid areas or wh en using humid or wet test
samples - the acceptable compatibility of water vapor or capacity of water
vapor respectively can be exceeded.

The steam in the oil of the pump condenses when the water vapor rises over the
acceptable value. So the attribute of the oil ch anges and danger of corrosion occures
for the pump.

While using the leak detector with condensable gases and steams the oil of the fore
pump has to be controlled regularly. So you can recognize a condensation of water
vapor in the pump. Usually the oil is light and lucent. When water vapor is inside it
gets blear and milky at operating state temperature.

When turning the pump off water vapor condensates and rases the part of water in
the oil.

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Warning

The leak detector must not directly be switched off after the process, in which

Caution

Caution

STO P

Danger

condensable gases or steams are pumped, is finished. It must be ru nning (at least
20 minutes) with opend gas ballast valve (see Chapte r 5.3.1) until the oil of the
pump is free from detachted steams.

When not taking care of this instruction there can be a corrosion within the pump.
So damages will occure.

The height of the oil of the pump has to be controlled regularly.
The normal intervalls of changing the oil from the producer have to be taken care
of. See instructions of the rotary vane pump.

Gases that contain halogen melecules (i.e. fluorine, chlorine), i.e. refrigerants and
SF6, should not be pumped by the leak detector in higher contact rations an d over
a longer time period.
The coating layer of the cathodes (at the ion source) can be affected. This could
cause a burn out of the cathodes.

For UL1000 Fab use only:

Condensable gases and steams can attain the inside of the leak detector and
destruct the fore pump.
With the water vapor that is in the air - especially in humid areas or when using
humid or wet test samples - the acceptable compatibility of water vapor or capacity
of water vapor respectively can be exceeded.

Dangerous gases pollute the machine.
So you must not use the machine for detecting toxical, acidity, microbiological,

explosive, radioactive or other noxious matters.

If you plan to detect noxious matters please contact the manufacturer. Rules for
decontamination will be developed then. If the leak detector alreay has been in
contact with dangerous gases please fill the declaration of contamination, too, and
send it to INFICON before you send the parts.

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1.3.2 Technical Data

1.3.2.1 Physical Data

Max. inlet pressure 15 mbar
Minimum detectable Helium leak rates

• in vacuum mode (ULTRA) <5×10

limit of detection in sniffer mode <5×10
Maximum displayable helium leak rate in ULTRA 0.1 mbar l/s
Measurement range 12 decades
Time constant of the leak rate signal (blanked off,

63% of the final value)
Pumping speed (Helium) at the inlet
Max. roughing capability 25 m

• in vacuum mode

Detectable masses 2, 3 and 4
Mass spectrometer 180° magnetic sector field
Ion source 2 filaments;

Inlet port DN 25 KF
Run-up time (after starting) 3 min

<1 s

17.6 cfm (50 Hz)
30 m

21.1 cfm (60 Hz)

– GROSS mode 8 l/s
– FINE mode 7 l/s
– ULTRA mode 2.5 l/s

Iridium/Yttria-oxide

-12

mbar l/s

-8

mbar l/s

3

/h (50 Hz)

3

/h (60 Hz)

Hinweis To get down to the minimum detected leak rate range some conditions

must be fulfilled:

• UL1000 and UL1000 Fab has fully warmed up

• Ambient conditions must be stable (temperature, no vibration/accelerations.)

• The part under test has been evacuated long enough (background is no longer

decreasing)

• ZERO must be active

1.3.2.2 Electrical Data

Part no. 550 - 000A, 550 - 100A 230 V 50 Hz
Part no. 550 - 001A, 550 - 101A 115 V 60 Hz
Part no. 550 - 00 2A 100 V 50/60 Hz

Power consumption 1100 VA
Type of protection IP20
Power cords (EU, USA, UK) 3 m

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1.3.2.3 Other Data

Valves solenoid
Dimensions (L × W × H) incl. handle in mm 1068 × 525 × 850
Dimensions (L × W × H) incl. handle in inches 42 × 21 × 33
Weight in kg 110
Weight in lbs 242
Noise level dB (A) < 70
Noise level dB (A) 0.5m distance < 56
Audio alarm dB (A) 90
Contamination level (to IEC 60664-1) 2
Overvoltage category (to IEC 60664-1) II

1.3.2.4 Ambient Conditions

For use within buildings
Permissible ambient temperatur e (d ur in g op er at ion) +10 °C … +40 °C
Permissible storage temperature 0 °C … +60 °C
Max. rel. humidity 80% non condensing
Max. permissible height above sea level (during operation) 2000 m

1.4 Unpacking

Unpack the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab immediately after delivery, even if it will be
installed later on.

Examine the shipping container for any external damage. Completely remove the
packaging materials.

Check if the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab is complete (See Chapter 1.4.1) and carefu lly
examine the leak detector visually.

If any damage is discovered, report it immediately to the forwarding agent and
insurer. If the damaged part has to be replaced, please contact the orders
department.

Notice: Before starting up make sure that the transportation fixing is loosened.

(Please refer to chapter 2.1)

Tipp Retain the packaging materials in the event of complaints about damage.

Tipp For unpacking please use the wedge which is part of the packaging.

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1.4.1 Supplied Equipment

• Helium Leak Detector UL1000 or UL1000 Fab

• Exhaust hose adapter with clamps (see arrow 1)

• power cord fixture

• Set of fuses (see arrow 2)

• Set of tools (see arrow 7)

• Bellow Clips (2 + 2) (see arrow 5)

• Folder with documents

– Technical Handbook UL1000 and UL1000 Fab
– Spare Parts List UL1000 and UL1000 Fab

• hooks to wrap power cord (with screws) (see arrow 6)

• Tool to open the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab (see arrow 7)

• O-Ring with filter (for use at applications with particles)

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1.4.2 Accessories and Options

The following parts can be ordered additionally:

• Sniffer Line SL200 14005

• Leak Ware 14090

• Helium Sniffer QUICK-TEST QT100 15594

• Tool Box (detachable) 551-000

• Helium Bottle Holder 551-001

• ESD Mat 551-002

• RC1000 Remote control

• Test chamber TC1000 551-005

• spray gun with hose 16555

• set of plugs 20099024

• LeakWare (software package) 14090

1.4.2.1 Sniffer line SL200

By use of the sniffer line the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab can easily be converted to a
sniffer leak detector. The length of the sniffer line is 4m (i.e. 12 feet).

1.4.2.2 Toolbox

The toolbox is a detachable compartment with a lockable lid. Fittings and small
fixtures can be stored plus the hand set (Please refer to Chapter 1.4.2.5). The
storage volume is approximately 5 l.

The toolbox is placed on the working surface and jammed by the handle.

– RC1000WL wireless version
– RC1000C cable version
– Extension Cable, 8 m

551-015
551-010
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1.4.2.3 Helium Bottle Holder

The helium bottle holder allows you to carry a helium reservoir a nd a spray g un with
the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab. Only small and midsize bottles (max 10 l, 200 bar) will
fit without influencing the stability of the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab.

1.4.2.4 ESD Mat

This mat is put on the working surface of the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab and is
clamped and grounded by the inlet port ring. It avoids electrical disch arge s between
the working surface and sensitive test parts.

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1.4.2.5 RC1000 Remote control

The RC1000 is a wireless remote control that allows to operate the UL1000 and
UL1000 Fab from distance up to 100 m. It provides the functions START, STOP/
VENT, ZERO and speaker volume, and displays leak rate in bargaraph or in chart
mode. (see also Technical Handbook RC1000.)

Measured values can be stored in an internal memory for up to 24 hours of recording
time. The data can easily be downloaded to a USB stick to save it.

An internal trigger can be set to provide a warning if the limit leak rates are exceeded.
An optical warning is shown on the display and an acoustic warning signal is
sounded on the integrated loudspeaker or the connected headphones.

The RC1000 remote control is housed in a robust housing to enable ergonomic
working. Magnets on the underside of the unit enable it to be attached to horizontal
or vertical metal surfaces.

The RC1000 also enables remote operation of the leak test device in question using
a connection cable of up to 28 metres in length.

Fig. 1-3 RC1000 wireless remote control

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1.4.2.6 Test chamber TC1000

This test chamber turns the UL1000 / UL1000 Fab into a workstation to test
hermetically sealed components.

Testing according to MIL-STD 883 can be done easily, fast and accurate. The test
starts automatically when the chamber lid is closed, test parameters like cycle time
and rejectant level can be setted in the menu Auto Leak Test (see 6.6.1.6). The test
cycle runs automatically, the test result is also displayed by red / green LEDs directly
at the chamber.

Fig. 1-4 Test chamber TC1000

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Caution

Warning

Caution

Caution

Caution

2.1 Transportation

The UL1000 and UL1000 Fab is not equipped with any crane eyes and must
therefore not be transported using lifting equipment.

The UL1000 and UL1000 Fab must only be pushed or pulled along using the handle
provided for this purpose. Don’t use the handle to lift.

Your feet can be pinched.
Keep your feet away from the rollers. .

Your feet can be run over.
Do not pull the unit, push it

When transporting over longer distances the original pa ckaging must be used . The
castors must not be fixed when the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab is sh ipped in a crate.

UL1000 Fab with Triscroll TS 620

For transportation the chassis plate where the pump is mounted on has to be
secured by a transportation fixing.

This transportation fixing consists of 2 screws at chassis of the UL1000 Fab (one on
each side).

To get access to these screws remove the side covers of the UL1000 Fab.
There are orange labels on the bottom part pointing to the screws:

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Fig. 2-1
For transportation fixing the screws are tightened to the chassis plate. For oper ation

of the UL1000 Fab the screws should be loosened.
To loosen the screws first loosen the counter nut that is accessible from und erneath:

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Loosen the screws approximately 10 mm above the chassis plate and tighten then

STO P

Danger

Caution

the counter nuts again:

Fig. 2-3
For transportation tighten the screws again and fix them by the counter nuts.

2.2 Working Location

Move the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab to the desired position and arrest the castors.

Caution: Exhaust gases and fumes:
Exhaust gases and fumes from oil-sealed pumps may be harmful to health.
For operation in poorly ventilated rooms, an exhaust pipe should be connected to
exhaust connection 5 depending on the application and gases used.

Make sure that you can always reach the mains plug.

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Warning

The UL1000 and UL1000 Fab must not be operated while standing in water or

Warning

Warning

Caution

Caution

when exposed to drip water. The same applies to all other kinds of liquids.

Avoid contact with bases, acids or solvents as well as exposure to extreme climatic
conditions.

The UL1000 and UL1000 Fab is designed for indoor use only.

Ensure a sufficient air cooling. The air inlet as well the air discharg e openings must
never be obstructed.

The UL1000 and UL1000 Fab can be locked by arresting the castors of the front
wheels to avoid movements on skewness.

It is recommended that you check all major helium sources in the vicinity of the
UL1000 and UL1000 Fab within a radius of about 10 m for the presence of any big
leaks. You may use the sniffer probe for this.

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2.3 Electrical Connections

Warning

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2.3.1 Mains Power

Notice: Generally the local regulations for electrical connections m ust be observed.

Before connecting the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab to the mains you mu st make sure
that the mains voltage rating of the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab coincides with the
locally available mains voltage. The instrument must exclusively be connected to a
single phase supply with fuses for installation (Circuit breaker 16A max. according
to IEC/EN 60898 with tripping characteristic B).

The mains voltage rating for the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab can be read off from the
name plate beneath the mains socket Fig. 2-6/7 at the back side. This vo ltage is fixed
and can not be changed.

A separate fuse for each of the mains conductors has been integ rated into the mains
switch.

The mains voltage is applied to the instrument via the detachable mains ca ble which
is supplied with the instrument. A mains socket Fig. 2-6/7 is available for this purpose
at the back side of the instrument.

Caution: mains voltage:
Improperly grounded or fused products can lead to fatal injuries.
Only 3-core mains cables having a protection ground conductor must be used.
Operation of the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab where the ground conductor has been
left unconnected is not permissible.

Notice: The cable can be secured like shown in the following Figure.

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Fig. 2-4 secure fixture power cord

Notice: If the machine is not operating the cable can be stored at the cable holders.

Fig. 2-5 storing power cord

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2.3.2 Connections for the Data Acquisition Systems

Caution

Caution

1. Accessories

2. Digital Out

3. Digital In

4. Recorder

5. RS232

6. Remote Control /
Wireless transmitter

7. Mains Socket

8. Mains Switch

9. Hole to mount cable hooks.

10. Speaker

11. Vent

12. Purge (UL1000 Fab) /
Gas ballast (UL1000)

Fig. 2-6

Tipp The sockets: Accessories, Digital Out, Digital In and Recorder have pin 1

on top. The pin numbers are counted downwards. The socket 2 and 3 are
coded mechanically to avoid a confusion with the counter plug. For the
connection with the counter plug (set of plugs 20099024) remove the
plastic pins at the plug, accordingly the plug fits the socket.

Tipp The connections for external devices are safely seperated from the mains

and safe low voltage.

The electronic of the device can be destroyed. So just connect de vices to the le ak
detector that are seperated from the mains.

Just connect devices that don’t excess 25V AC/Amp.

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2.3.2.1 Accessories

2.3.2.2 Digital Out

The following accessories may be connected to the sniffer line SL200 (P lease refe r
to Chapter Fig. 2-6/1) or the test chamber TC1000:

Contact pins 1 and 3 are fused with a 0.8 A slow-blow fuse. The amount of power
which can be drawn is limited to 10 W. The contacts are numbered from top to
bottom.

Pin Assignment
1 +24 V, constantly applied, power supply for the sniffer line SL200.
2 GND24
3, 6 Input
4, 5, 7, 8 Output

The following relay outputs are available for further signal processing. The maximum
rating for the relay contacts is 60V AC/1A.

Pin Assignment
1 +24V, bridged with pin 1 of socket „Digital In“
2 GND_24V
3 Trigger 1
4 Trigger 2
5Free
6 Zero active
7 Ready
8 CAL active
9 Cal request
10 Error
11 Warning
12 Purge
13 Measure
14 Recorder Strobe
15 Common dig. out
16 Free

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Description of the operation mode of the Digital Out.
Trigger 1:

Is open in case Trigger Level 1 is exceeded or the machine is not in condition of
measuring.

Trigger 2:
Is open in case Trigger Level 2 is exceeded or the machine is not in condition of
measuring.

Zero active:
Is closed in case Zero function is running.

Ready:
Is closed in case machine is ready for measurement (Emission on, no error).

CAL active

Closed when machine is in calibrating routine.

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2.3.2.3 Digital In

CAL Request

Is opend in case of calibration request. During external calibration a open output
indicates that the external calibrated leak has to be clos ed .

Error

Open when an error is shown.

Warning

Open when a warning is shown.

Purge

Closed when purge is active.

Measure

Closed in case a machine is in measure mode.

Recorder Strobe

Closed in case recorder output is invalid. Only used when record output is set on
„leak rate“.

These inputs can be used to control the UL1000 and UL1000 Fab with a
programmable logic control (PLC).

Pin Assignment
1 +24V, bridged with pin 1 of socket „Digital Out“
2 GND_24V
3Start
4Stop
5Zero
6CAL
7 Clear
8 Purge
9Free
10 Free
11 Common dig
12 Free
13 Free
14 Free
15 Free
16 Free

Description of operation mode of the Digital In.
Zero:

Change from low to high: activate zero
Change from high to low: deactivate zero

Start:
Change from low to high: activate START

Stop:
Change from low to high: activate STOP
When this inlet is longer high than anounced in chapter 6.6.1.2 then ventilate it
additionaly.

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2.3.2.4 Recorder

Purge:
Change from low to high: activate purge
Change from high to low: deactivate purge

Clear:
Change from low to high: confirm error message

CAL:
Change from low to high:
When machine is in stand-by mode: start internal calibration. In case machine is
measurement mode: start external calibration. (Premise: external calibration test
leak has to be open and leak rate signal is stable)
Change from high to low:
External calibration: approve that external test leak is closed and leak rate signal is
stable.
High means: U > 13 V(approximately 7mA)
Low means: U < 7 V
The level of the logic signals must not exceed 35V.

Notice: Signals at these inputs are only accepted if the location of control is set to

„PLC“ or „Local and PLC“. Refer to Chapter 6.6.4.1

The recorder output see Fig. 2-6/4 may be used to log th e leak rate, the inlet pressure
and the forevacuum pressure.

The measured values are provided by way of an analogu e signal in the ran ge of 0 V
… 10 V. The resolution is limited to 10 mV. The instrument which is connected to the
recorder output (e. g. X(t) chart recorder) should have an input resistance of no less
than 2.5 k. The measured values are available through pins 1 and 4. The reference
potential (GND) is available at pins 2 and 3. The contacts are numbered from top to
bottom.

Tipp A diagramm showing pressures and leakrate versus voltage is attach ed in

the appendix.

Notice: The chart recorder outputs are electrically isolated from other plugs. If, in

spite of this, hum interference is apparent it is recommended to operate the
UL1000 and UL1000 Fab and the chart recorder from the same mains
phase. If this is not possible, you must make sure that the frame ground of
both instruments is kept at the same potential.

Pin Assignment
1 Analog 1
2GND
3GND
4 Analog 2

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