Inficon XL3000flex Translation Of The Original Operating Instructions

Translation of the original operating instructions

XL3000flex

Leak Detector

jina83en1-03-(1809)

Catalog No. 520-200

From software version V2.72

INFICON GmbH

Bonner Strasse 498

50968 Cologne, Germany

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Table of Contents

1 About these instructions ...................................................................................................................................6

1.1 Other associated documents ....................................................................................................................6

1.2 Target groups ...........................................................................................................................................6

1.3 Warnings...................................................................................................................................................6

2 Safety ...............................................................................................................................................................7

2.1 Intended use .............................................................................................................................................7

2.2 Owner requirements .................................................................................................................................7

2.3 Duties of the operator ...............................................................................................................................8

2.4 Dangers ....................................................................................................................................................8

3 Scope of delivery and additional equipment...................................................................................................10

3.1 Accessory list:.........................................................................................................................................10

4 Description......................................................................................................................................................12

4.1 Function ..................................................................................................................................................12

4.2 Operation mode sniffing..........................................................................................................................13

4.3 Device setup ...........................................................................................................................................14

4.4 Technical data ........................................................................................................................................18

4.5 Factory settings ......................................................................................................................................19

4.6 Sniffer line SL3000XL .............................................................................................................................22

4.6.1 Device overview.......................................................................................................................... 22

4.6.2 Operating elements on the handle.............................................................................................. 23

4.7 Touchscreen elements ...........................................................................................................................24

4.8 Elements of the error and warning display .............................................................................................27

5 Operation........................................................................................................................................................28

5.1 Switching the device on ..........................................................................................................................28

5.2 Basic settings..........................................................................................................................................28

5.2.1 Setting the language ...................................................................................................................28

5.2.2 Setting date and time ..................................................................................................................29

5.2.3 Selecting a unit for the leak rate ................................................................................................. 29

5.2.4 Select display unit for pressure................................................................................................... 30

5.2.5 Select interface unit for pressure ................................................................................................30

5.2.6 Operator types and authorizations.............................................................................................. 30

5.2.6.1 Logging out the operator ....................................................................................................31

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5.2.7 Setting the audio alarm ...............................................................................................................32

5.2.8 Cathode Selection....................................................................................................................... 32

5.2.9 Changing the display of the axes................................................................................................ 33

5.2.10 Changing the display of measured values .................................................................................. 34

5.2.11 Displaying Calibration Instructions .............................................................................................. 34

5.2.12 Show calibration request............................................................................................................. 34

5.2.13 Show warnings............................................................................................................................ 34

5.2.14 Automatic switch-off of the touchscreen .....................................................................................35

5.2.15 Changing the display brightness ................................................................................................. 35

5.2.16 Show setpoint ............................................................................................................................. 35

5.2.17 Assigning favorite buttons ........................................................................................................... 35

5.2.18 Selecting the type of expansion module .....................................................................................36

5.2.19 Assigning inputs and outputs ...................................................................................................... 36

5.2.20 Assigning the digital inputs of the I/O module ............................................................................. 39

5.2.21 Assigning the digital outputs of the I/O module........................................................................... 42

5.2.22 Operation mode “Sniffing” ........................................................................................................... 44

5.3 Settings for the measurements...............................................................................................................45

5.3.1 Select gas type (mass) ............................................................................................................... 45

5.3.2 Setting setpoints ......................................................................................................................... 45

5.3.3 Calibrating the device ................................................................................................................. 46

5.3.3.1 Time and general preferences ...........................................................................................46

5.3.3.2 External Calibration Configuration and Start......................................................................47

5.3.3.3 External calibration with sniffer line SL3000XL ..................................................................49

5.3.3.4 Check the calibration..........................................................................................................49

5.3.3.5 Calibration using the external calibration leak test.............................................................50

5.3.3.6 Entering the calibration factor ............................................................................................50

5.3.3.7 Calibration factor sniffing....................................................................................................50

5.3.4 Suppressing gas backgrounds with "ZERO" functions ...............................................................51

5.4 Measuring ...............................................................................................................................................53

5.5 Measurement result display with signal filters ........................................................................................53

5.6 Recording data .......................................................................................................................................55

5.7 Copying measurement data, deleting measurement data ......................................................................56

5.8 Updating the software.............................................................................................................................56

5.8.1 Updating the software of the control unit .................................................................................... 56

5.8.2 Updating the software of the I/O module .................................................................................... 57

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5.9 Calling up information .............................................................................................................................58

5.10 Display, save, load parameters ..............................................................................................................61

5.11 Resetting the settings .............................................................................................................................62

6 Installation ......................................................................................................................................................63

6.1 Setup ......................................................................................................................................................63

6.2 IO module - or bus module mounting (optional) .....................................................................................64

7 Warning and error messages .........................................................................................................................66

8 Cleaning and maintenance.............................................................................................................................74

8.1 Cleaning the housing ..............................................................................................................................74

8.2 Maintenance of the XL3000flex ..............................................................................................................74

8.2.1 Change the filter mat of the fan input.......................................................................................... 74

8.2.2 Replacing the fuses .................................................................................................................... 75

8.2.3 Replacing the filter cartridge on the sniffer probe .......................................................................75

8.3 Sending for repair or maintenance .........................................................................................................77

9 Decommissioning the measuring instrument..................................................................................................78

9.1 Sending in the device .............................................................................................................................78

10 CE Declaration of Conformity .........................................................................................................................80

Index...............................................................................................................................................................81

1 | About these instructions INFICON

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1 About these instructions

This document applies to the software version stated on the title page.

Product names may occur in the document, which are added for identification

purposes only and belong to the respective owner of the rights.

1.1 Other associated documents

Interface protocols jira54

Bus module BM1000 jiqb10

I/O module IO1000 jiqc10

1.2 Target groups

These operating instructions are intended for the owner and for technically qualified

personnel with experience in leak detection technology and integration of leak

detection devices in leak detection systems. In addition, the installation and use of the

device require knowledge of electronic interfaces.

1.3 Warnings

DANGER

Imminent hazard resulting in death or serious injuries

WARNING

Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries

CAUTION

Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries

NOTICE

Hazardous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment

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2 Safety

2.1 Intended use

The XL3000flex is a helium or hydrogen leak detector for sniffing detection. With the

device you locate and quantify leaks on test objects.

A test object always contains gas under overpressure. Check the exterior of the test

objects for escaping gas using a sniffer line (sniffing method).

• Operate the device only according to this instruction manual.

• Comply with application limits, see "Technical Data".

Improper use

Avoid the following, non-intended uses:

• Use outside the technical specifications, see "Technical Data".

• Use in radioactive areas

• Use of accessories or spare parts, which are not included in this manual.

• Test of wet or damp test objects

• Sniffing of explosive, aggressive, corrosive, flammable, toxic or reactive

substances

• Sniffing of condensable fluids and vapors

• Sniffing of gases contaminated with particles

• Sniffing gas mixtures with a hydrogen concentration greater than 5%

• Using the device in potentially explosive atmospheres.

• Aspirate liquids into the device via the sniffer line

• Operation at too high ambient temperature

• Searching mains voltage-carrying lines or objects with a sniffer line

• Use of the device as a seat or step

• When lifting the device using the handles, the feet of the device must not point

upwards. Otherwise your hands may get trapped.

• Inserting the sniffer tip into body orifices.

2.2 Owner requirements

The following notes are for companies or any person who is responsible for the safety

and effective use of the product by the user, employee or third party.

Safety conscious operation

• Operate the device only if it is in perfect technical condition and has no damage.

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• Only operate the device in accordance with this instruction manual, in a safety and

risk conscious manner.

• Adhere to the following regulations and observe their compliance:

– Intended use

– General applicable safety and accident prevention regulations

– International, national and local standards and guidelines

– Additional device-related provisions and regulations

• Only use original parts or parts approved by the manufacturer.

• Keep this instruction manual available on site.

Personnel qualifications

• Only have qualified personnel make the basic settings on the device. The handling

of the sniffer line can also be done by laymen according to instructions.

2.3 Duties of the operator

• Read, observe, and follow the information in this manual and in the work

instructions provided by the owner. This concerns in particular the safety

instructions and warnings.

• Always observe the complete operating instructions for all work.

• If you have any questions about operation or maintenance that are not answered

in this manual, please contact Customer Service.

2.4 Dangers

The measuring instrument was built according to the state-of-the-art and the

recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, improper use may result in risk to life and

limb on the part of the user or third parties, or damage to the measuring instrument or

other property may occur.

Hazards due to liquids

and chemicals

Liquids and chemical substances can damage the instrument.

• Comply with application limits, see "Technical Data".

• Do not suck up liquids with the instrument.

• Keep the hydrogen concentration below 5% to prevent ignition.

Dangers from electric

power

There is a danger to life from the contact of conductive parts inside the device.

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

maintenance work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot reconnected

without authorization.

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

voltage.

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• 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.

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3 Scope of delivery and additional

equipment

Item Quantity

XL3000flex 1

USB stick 1

Filter set for fans 2

Set of fuses 1

Power supply cable US 1

Power supply cable UK 1

Power supply cable JP 1

Power supply cable EU 1

Goods issue inspection log 1

Touch PIN 1

Operating instructions 1

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Check the delivery contents after receiving the product to ensure it is complete.

Necessary accessories for operation

For operating the XL3000flex you need a sniffer line SL3000XL. It is available in

various lengths:

- SL3000XL XL, length 3 m, order number 521-011

- SL3000XL XL, length 5 m, order number 521-012

- SL3000XL XL, length 10 m, order number 521-013

- SL3000XL XL, length 15 m, order number 521-014

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Always store the device in compliance with the technical data, see Technical data

[}18].

3.1 Accessory list:

The parts listed below can additionally be ordered.

Designation Catalog number

BM1000

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Designation Catalog number

BM1000 PROFIBUS 560-315

BM1000 PROFINET IO 560-316

BM1000 DeviceNet 560-317

BM1000 EtherNet/IP 560-318

I/O1000 module, Analog/Digital 560-310

Data cable 0.5 m 560-334

Data cable 5m 560-335

Data cable 10 m 560-340

SL3000XL-3, 3m length 521-011

SL3000XL-5, 5m length 521-012

SL3000XL-10, 10m length 521-013

SL3000XL-15, 15m length 521-014

Adapter customer sniffer line P3000XL 521-015

Oil / Water Protection Tip for SL3000XL 521-016

Filter for Oil/Water Protection Tip 521-017

Sniffer tip ST312XL, 120 mm, rigid, 120 mm, rigid 521-018

Sniffer tip FT312XL, 120 mm, flexible, 120 mm, flexible 521-019

Sniffer tip ST385XL, 385 mm, rigid, 385 mm, rigid 521-020

Sniffer tip FT385XL, 385 mm, flexible, 385 mm, flexible 521-021

Sniffer tip FT250XL, 250 mm, flexible, 250 mm, flexible 521-022

Filter cartridge for SL3000XL (25x) 521-023

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4 Description

4.1 Function

The XL3000flex is a detection device for the tracer gases helium and hydrogen.

The device is designed for leak detection with the SL3000XL sniffer line, which is

available in different lengths. With this sniffer line, you can detect leaks at a greater

distance (high Flow) from the suspected leak if the detection limit has deteriorated and

switch to low flow for more accurate localization.

Digital data can be exchanged via the optionally available I/O module IO1000 or bus

module BM1000.

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4.2 Operation mode sniffing

The XL3000flex has been developed exclusively for the "sniffing" mode. For operating

you need a sniffer line SL3000XL. It is available in various lengths, see "Scope of

delivery and additional equipment [}10]".

The sniffer line SL3000XL is connected to the connection provided on the front of the

device, see "Device setup [}14]".

Sniffer line SL3000XL

SL3000XL

Detection limit < 2 x 10-7 mbar l/s

Gas flow (low flow / high flow) (300 sccm / 3000 sccm)

Available lengths 3 / 5 / 10 / 15 m

Cable sleeve Plastic

Good-Bad-DIsplay Yes

ZERO via button Yes

Connection on the device via a separate sleeve on

the front of the device

Display with measurement view Yes

Acknowledge faults via buttons on the sniffer probe Yes

End standby via a button on the sniffer probe Yes

Acknowledge calibration via a button on the sniffer

probe

Yes

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4.3 Device setup

Front view

1 Connection for sniffer line

SL3000XL

4 Speaker

2 Touchscreen 5 Connection for USB stick

3 Area for fixing a holder for the

sniffer line

6 Status LED

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Back view

1 Filter ventilator inlet 5 Power cable connection

2 Filter ventilator inlet 6 Mounting screws for a profile rail

(for mounting the I/O module

IO1000 or the bus module,

optional)

3 Device power ON/OFF switch 7 Connection for the data cable of

the I/O module or bus module

4 Electrical fuse

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View from below

1 filter fan outputs 2 Rubber feet (4 pieces)

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Side handles for transportation

1 Transport handles

Do not open the device!

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4.4 Technical data

Mechanical data

XL3000flex

Dimensions (L×W×H) 544 x 404 x 358 mm

Weight 37.5 kg

Electrical data

XL3000flex

Power 280 VA

Operating voltage 100 -120 VAC 50/60 Hz

230 VAC 50/60 Hz

Main fuse 2x T6,3 A 250 V

Ingress protection IP 30

Physical data

XL3000flex

Run-up time 150 s

Detectable gases Helium, hydrogen

Detectable masses

He, H2, Mass 3 (e.g. H-D, 3He or H3)

Ion source 2 longlife Iridium filaments, Yttrium-oxide

coated

Gas flow

• High flow

• Low flow

3000 sccm

300 sccm

Minimum detectable leak rate (MDLR)

• Helium

• High flow

• Low flow

• Forming gas (95/5)

• High flow

• Low flow

2 x 10-6 mbar l/s

2 x 10-7 mbar l/s

2 x 10-6 mbar l/s

2 x 10-7 mbar l/s

Response time

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XL3000flex

• High flow

• Low flow

< 1 s

Measured at 1 atm (1013 mbar) at sea level. The gas pressure changes with

atmospheric pressure and thus also with the geographical altitude.

Ambient conditions

XL3000flex

Permissible ambient temperature (during

operation)

10 °C ... 40 °C

Max. altitude above sea level 2000 m

Max. relative humidity above 40 °C 50%

Max. relative humidity from 31 °C to 40°C80% ... 50% (decreasing linearly)

Max. humidity up to 31 °C 80%

Storage temperature -20 °C ... 60 °C

Pollution degree 2

4.5 Factory settings

The following table shows the factory settings in the "Sniffing" mode.

Parameter Factory setting

AO upper limit exp. 1 x 10

-5

Operation mode XL Sniffer Adapter

Bus module address 126

Pressure capillary blocked

(Low Flow) 0.2 mbar

Pressure capillary broken

(Low Flow) 0.6 mbar

Clogged pressure capillary monitoring

- with XL Sniffer Adapter (High Flow) 150 mbar

Broken pressure capillary monitoring

- with XL Sniffer Adapter (High Flow) 400 mbar

Pressure unit (interface) mbar

Emission On

Filter leak rate threshold 1 x 10

-10

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Parameter Factory setting

Filter ZERO time 5 s

Filter mode I-Filter

Gas percentage in H2 (M3, He) 5 % H2 , 100 % M3, 100% He

Gas ballast Off

I/O module log ASCII

Calibration request On

Calibration factor VAC/SNIF Mx

(for vacuum, sniffing and all masses)

1.0

Cathode selection Auto Cat1

Compatibility mode XL Sniffer Adapter

Config. Analog output 1 Leak rate mantissa

Config. Analog output 2 Leak rate exponent

Config. Analog output scaling 0.5 V / decade

Configuration of digital outputs Pin 1: Trigger 1, inverted

Pin 2: Trigger 2, inverted

Pin 3: Trigger 3, inverted

Pin 4: Trigger 4, inverted

Pin 5: Ready

Pin 6: Error, inverted

Pin 7: CAL request, inverted

Pin 8: Open, inverted

Configuration of digital Inputs Pin 1: Select dyn. / normal CAL

Pin 2: Sniff

Pin 3: Start/Stop, inverted

Pin 4: ZERO

Pin 5: External CAL

Pin 6: Internal CAL

Pin 7: Clear

Pin 8: ZERO update

Pin 9: –

Pin 10: –

Leak rate unit SNIF, (display and

interface)

mbar l/s

Leak rate unit VAC, (display and

interface)

mbar l/s

Leak rate upper limit VAC (interface) 1.0 x 10

Leak rate lower limit VAC (interface) 1.0 x 10

-12

Leak rate upper limit SNIF (interface) 1.0 x 10

Leak rate lower limit SNIF (interface) 1.0 x 10

-8

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Parameter Factory setting

Fan mode Fan always on

Machine factor in standby Off

Machine factor / Sniff factor 1.0 (for all masses)

Mass 4

Module on the I/O connection IO1000

Nominal state TMP On

calibration leak external SNIF 9.9 x 10

-2

calibration leak external VAC 9.9 x 10

-2

calibration leak internal 9.9 x 10

-2

Open calibration leak internal Off

Sniffer line detection On

Sniffer LED Alarm Configured Flashing

Sniffer light brightness 5

Sniffer beep Trigger

Sniffer button Flow On

Sniffer key ZERO On

Language English

Muting the beep Off

TMP rotation speed 1000

Trigger level 1 (2, 3, 4) 2 x 10-4 mbar l/s

(1 x 10-5) mbar l/s

Preamplifier test at CAL On

Maintenance warning TMP and diaphragm pump

ZERO with start On

ZERO mode Suppress everything

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4.6 Sniffer line SL3000XL

4.6.1 Device overview

1 Connection SL3000XL, connection for

the sniffer line on the front

2 The status LED indicates the

operating status. A permanently lit

status LED shows that the sniffer line

is supplied with voltage.

Necessary accessories for operation

For operating the XL300flex you need the sniffer line SL3000XL. It is available in

different lengths (see Scope of delivery and additional equipment [}10]).

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