Varian VS PR02x, VS MR15x, VS MD30x, VS BR15x, VS BD30x Operation Manual

VS Series Leak

Detector Wireless

Remote

vacuum technologies

OPERATION MANUAL

Manual No. 699909945

Revision A

October 2006

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Copyright 2006

Varian, Inc

VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote

Warranty

Products manufactured by Seller are warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for
twelve (12) months from date of shipment thereof to Customer, and Seller’s liability under valid war­ranty claims is limited, at the option of Seller, to repair, to replace, or refund of an equitable portion of
the purchase price of the Product. Items expendable in normal use are not covered by this warranty. All
warranty replacement or repair of parts shall be limited to equipment malfunctions which, in the sole
opinion of Seller, are due or traceable to defects in original materials or workmanship. All obligations
of Seller under this warranty shall cease in the event of abuse, accident, alteration, misuse, or neglect of
the equipment. In-warranty repaired or replaced parts are warranted only for the remaining unexpired
portion of the original warranty period applicable to the repaired or replaced parts. After expiration of
the applicable warranty period, Customer shall be charged at the then current prices for parts, labor,
and transportation.

Reasonable care must be used to avoid hazards. Seller expressly disclaims responsibility for loss or
damage caused by use of its Products other than in accordance with proper operating procedures.

Except as stated herein, Seller makes no warranty, express or implied (either in fact or by operation of
law), statutory or otherwise; and, except as stated herein, Seller shall have no liability under any war­ranty, express or implied (either in fact or by operation of law), statutory or otherwise. Statements made
by any person, including representatives of Seller, which are inconsistent or in conflict with the terms of
this warranty shall not be binding upon Seller unless reduced to writing and approved by an officer of
Seller.

Warranty Replacement and Adjustment

All claims under warranty must be made promptly after occurrence of circumstances giving rise thereto,
and must be received within the applicable warranty period by Seller or its authorized representative.
Such claims should include the Product serial number, the date of shipment, and a full description of
the circumstances giving rise to the claim. Before any Products are returned for repair and/or adjust­ment, written authorization from Seller or its authorized representative for the return and instructions as
to how and where these Products should be returned must be obtained. Any Product returned to Seller
for examination shall be prepaid via the means of transportation indicated as acceptable by Seller.
Seller reserves the right to reject any warranty claim not promptly reported and any warranty claim on
any item that has been altered or has been returned by non-acceptable means of transportation. When
any Product is returned for examination and inspection, or for any other reason, Customer shall be
responsible for all damage resulting from improper packing or handling, and for loss in transit, notwith­standing any defect or non-conformity in the Product. In all cases, Seller has the sole responsibility for
determining the cause and nature of failure, and Seller’s determination with regard thereto shall be
final.

If it is found that Seller’s Product has been returned without cause and is still serviceable, Customer will
be notified and the Product returned at Customer’s expense; in addition, a charge for testing and exam­ination may be made on Products so returned.

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Table of Contents

Preface ..............................................................................................................................................xii

Documentation Standards ..........................................................................................................xii

Hazard and Safety Information ..................................................................................................xiii

Varian Services ......................................................................................................................... xxii

Contacting Varian .....................................................................................................................xxii

Section 1. Introduction to the VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote .....................................1-1

1.1 The VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote ................................................................. 1-1

1.1.1 Wireless Remote Dimensions and Connections......................................................... 1-2

1.1.2 Front Panel Display and Controls ...............................................................................1-3

Section 2. Operating the Wireless Remote ..................................................................................... 2-1

2.1 Startup and Shutdown ........................................................................................................2-1

2.1.1 Startup......................................................................................................................... 2-1

2.1.2 Shutdown ....................................................................................................................2-1

2.2 Screens................................................................................................................................2-2

2.2.1 Basic Functions...........................................................................................................2-2

2.2.2 Home Screen ..............................................................................................................2-4

2.2.3 Speaker Volume Setup Screen................................................................................... 2-7

2.2.4 Backlight Screen .........................................................................................................2-8

2.2.5 Communication Setup Screen ..................................................................................2-10

2.2.5.1 Choose Leak Detector .................................................................................. 2-11

2.2.5.2 Scan and Choose a Leak Detector ..............................................................2-14

2.2.5.3 MAC Address Verification ............................................................................2-16

2.2.6 Contrast Setup Screen.............................................................................................. 2-19

2.2.7 Sleep Timer Setup ....................................................................................................2-21

2.2.8 Version Info...............................................................................................................2-24

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Appendix A. Specifications .............................................................................................................A-1

A.1 Specifications ......................................................................................................................A-1

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List of Figures

Figure Title Page

1-1 Wireless Remote Dimensions, Connections and Controls .................................................1-2

1-2 Front Panel Displays and Controls ..................................................................................... 1-3

1-3 Screen Flow ........................................................................................................................1-6

2-1 Home Screen - Linear and Log Views ................................................................................ 2-5

2-2 Home Screen - Under and Over Indicators.........................................................................2-5

2-3 Operating State Status Messages ...................................................................................... 2-6

2-4 Speaker Volume Setup Screen...........................................................................................2-7

2-5 Speaker Volume Setup Configuration Screen .................................................................... 2-7

2-6 Speaker Volume Setup Screen...........................................................................................2-8

2-7 Backlight Screen .................................................................................................................2-8

2-8 Backlight Setup Configuration Screen ................................................................................ 2-9

2-9 Communications Setup - Initial ......................................................................................... 2-10

2-10 Choose LD Screen............................................................................................................2-11

2-11 Speaker Volume Setup Screen.........................................................................................2-11

2-12 Backlight Screen ...............................................................................................................2-12

2-13 Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................2-12

2-14 Select Screen.................................................................................................................... 2-12

2-15 Choose LD Screen............................................................................................................2-13

2-16 Link Screen .......................................................................................................................2-13

2-17 No Available LD ................................................................................................................2-13

2-18 Speaker Volume Setup Screen.........................................................................................2-14

2-19 Backlight Screen ...............................................................................................................2-14

2-20 Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................2-14

2-21 Select Screen.................................................................................................................... 2-15

2-22 Search Screen ..................................................................................................................2-15

2-23 Searching Screen ............................................................................................................. 2-15

2-24 Choose LD Screen............................................................................................................2-16

2-25 Link Screen .......................................................................................................................2-16

2-26 Speaker Volume Setup Screen.........................................................................................2-16

2-27 Backlight Screen ...............................................................................................................2-17

2-28 Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................2-17

2-29 Select Screen.................................................................................................................... 2-17

2-30 Search Screen ..................................................................................................................2-18

2-31 MAC Addresses Screen....................................................................................................2-18

2-32 Verify MAC Addresses Screen .........................................................................................2-18

2-33 Speaker Volume Setup Screen.........................................................................................2-19

2-34 Backlight Screen ...............................................................................................................2-19

2-35 Setup Screen ....................................................................................................................2-19

2-36 Contrast - Initial Screen ....................................................................................................2-20

2-37 Contrast - Configuration....................................................................................................2-20

2-38 Speaker Volume Setup Screen.........................................................................................2-21

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2-39 Backlight Screen............................................................................................................... 2-21

2-40 Setup Screen .................................................................................................................... 2-22

2-41 Contrast - Initial Screen .................................................................................................... 2-22

2-42 Sleep Timer Screen ..........................................................................................................2-22

2-43 Sleep Timer Configuration Screen.................................................................................... 2-23

2-44 Speaker Volume Setup Screen ........................................................................................ 2-24

2-45 Backlight Screen............................................................................................................... 2-24

2-46 Setup Screen .................................................................................................................... 2-24

2-47 Contrast - Initial Screen .................................................................................................... 2-25

2-48 Sleep Timer Screen ..........................................................................................................2-25

2-49 Version - Initial Screen...................................................................................................... 2-25

2-50 Version - Information Screen ............................................................................................ 2-26

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List of Tables

Table Title Page

2-1 Screen Basic Functional Items .......................................................................................... 2-2

2-2 Status Messages ............................................................................................................... 2-3

A-1 Wireless Remote Specifications ........................................................................................A-1

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We

CE DECLARATION OF CONFORMITY

Wir
Nous
Nosotros
Wij

Lexington, MA, 02421-3133 USA

Varian, Inc.

121 Hartwell Avenue

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declare under our sole responsibility that the product,
erklären, in alleniniger Verantwortung, daß dieses Produkt,
déclarons sous notre seule responsabilité que le produit,
declaramos, bajo nuestra sola responsabilidad, que el producto,
verklaren onder onze verantwoordelijkheid, dat het product,
dichiariamo sotto nostra unica responsabilità, che il prodotto,

VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote:

Models VS PR02x, VS MR15x, VS MD30x, VS BR15x and VS BD30x

to which this declaration relates is in conformity with the following standards:

Safety:

• EN 61010-1, Second Edition, 2001 - Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use-Part 1:

General Requirements

per the provisions of the Low Voltage Directive 73/23/EEC of 19 February 1973 as Amended by 93/68/EEC, Article 13, of 22 July 1993.

• CAN/CSA-C22.2 No. 61010-1-04 - Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use-Part 1: General
Requirements (Adopted IEC 61010-1:2001, MOD)

• UL 61010-1, Second Edition, 2004 - Safety Requirements for Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control, and Laboratory Use-Part 1:

General Requirements

EMC Emission and Immunity:

• EN 55011:1998/A1: 1999/A2: 2002 Group 1 Class A: ISM radio-frequency equipment - Radio disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods

of measurement (EU)

• EN 61326:1997/A1: 1998 /A2:2001 Electrical equipment for measurement, control and laboratory use - EMC requirements (EU)

per the provisions of the Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive 89/336/EEC of 3 May 1989 as Amended by 92/31/EEC of 28 April 1992 and
93/68/EEC, Article 5 of 22 July 1993

• AS/NZS CISPR 11:2004 Class A: ISM radio-frequency equipment - Electromagnetic disturbance characteristics - Limits and methods of

measurement (Australia)

• FCC: Code of Federal Regulations, 47CFR: 2004, Part 15C, Section 15.24, Class A: Telecommunication, Radio Frequency Devices, Operation
within the bands 902-928 MHz, 2400-2483.5 MHz, and 5725-5850 MHz (USA)

• CAN/IC: Radio Standard Specification RSS-210, Issue 5, for Low Power License- Exempt Radio communication Devices of Industry Canada,
November 2001 (Canada)

EMC and Radio Spectrum Matters:

• EN 300 328-1 V1.3.1 (2001-12) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM): Wiband Transmission systems; Data

transmitting equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Part 1: Technical characteristics and
test conditions (EU)

• EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1 (2001-12) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM): Wiband Transmission systems; Data
transmitting equipment operating in the 2.4 GHz ISM band and using spread spectrum modulation techniques; Part 2: Harmonized EN covering
essential requirements under article 3.2 of R&TTE Directive (EU)

• EN 301 489-1 V1.3.1 (2001-09) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM): Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services: Part 1: Common Technical requirements (EU)

• EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1 (2001-09) Electromagnetic compatibility and Radio spectrum Matters (ERM): Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
standard for radio equipment and services: Part 17: Specific conditions for Wideband data and HIPERLAN equipment (EU)

per the provisions of the Radio and Telecommunications Terminal Equipment (R&TTE) Directive, 1999/5/EC of 9 March 1999

The authorized representative located within Community is:

Varian Vacuum Technologies (Torino)
Varian S.p.A
Via F.lli Varian.54
Leini (Torino) - Italy
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Frederick C. Campbell

Operations Manager
Varian, Inc.
Lexington, Massachusetts, USA

VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote

Preface

Documentation Standards

This manual uses the following documentation standards:

NOTE Notes contain important information.

CAUTION Cautions appear before instructions, which if not followed,

could cause damage to the equipment or data loss.

WARNING Warnings appear for a particular procedure or practice which,

if not followed correctly, could lead to serious injury or death.

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Text

Hard buttons are depicted in text in bold text.

Italics is used for emphasis or to indicate screen text.

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Hazard and Safety Information

Operators and service personnel must be aware of all hazards associated with this
equipment. They must know how to recognize hazardous and potentially hazardous
conditions, and know how to avoid them. The consequences of unskilled, improper, or
careless operation of the equipment can be serious. Every operator or service person must
read and thoroughly understand operation/maintenance manuals and any additional
information provided by Varian. All warning and cautions must be read carefully and
strictly observed. Consult local, state, and national agencies regarding specific requirements
and regulations. Address any safety, operation, and/or maintenance questions to your
nearest Varian office.

The common international symbols used in this manual and on the equipment are defined
below:

OFF OFF Supply (Power) Direct Current

ON ON Supply (Power) Indoor, Dry Location Use

Only

Warning, Risk of danger

Refer to documentation

Alternating Current Positioning Cell (Battery)

Headphone DC Input

Do Not Place in Trash

No Serviceable Part
Inside

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Solvents

WARNING To clean the unit’s plastic enclosure, the LCD display and Front

Equipment, General

CAUTION The performance and operating safety of this equipment can

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Panel buttons, use only a soft cloth slightly dampened with
water or a mild soap.

Do NOT use excess water or cleaning solvents of any kind.

Avoid splashing any cleaning solvents into the unit through the
openings or the enclosure Front Panel buttons, e.g. the speaker
grid, DC Power and Headphone Jacks. Wipe the surface with a
dry lint-free cloth.

Do not let any water or other foreign object get inside the
equipment. If the Wireless Remote is dropped into water or if
water gets into the internal parts, it could result in fire or
electrical shock. Remove the battery cells immediately and
contact Varian's service center.

only be guaranteed if it is operated according to normal
conditions of use.

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CAUTION Do not leave the Wireless Remote in places with high

temperature and high humidity or where temperature and
humidity fluctuate greatly.

Avoid dropping or hitting the Wireless remote or subjecting it to
severe vibration or impact.

WARNING Do not use in presence of flammable or explosive gas.

Do not attempt to disassemble or modify the equipment:
Wireless Remote, External AC/DC power supply and/or battery
charger. Such action could lead to electric shock or injury.
Varian's authorized technician will do any repair work.

WARNING If an operator notices smoke or an unusual smell or noise, stop

using the Wireless Remote immediately, remove the battery cell
taking care to avoid burns, and contact the Varian Service
Center.

Remove the battery cells outdoors, away from anything
combustible, and avoid touching it with bare hands.

Continued operation could result in fire or burns.

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WARNING Be careful with the strap when carrying the Wireless Remote as

LCD Display

CAUTION Do not apply excessive pressure to the LCD display as this may

CAUTION In general, the lower the temperature, the longer it takes the

WARNING If the LCD display breaks, avoid getting any liquid crystal in

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it can catch on stray objects, causing injury or damage.

cause smears.

LCD display to turn on. Performance of the LCD display may
deteriorate in low temperature.

mouth or eyes. If it gets on the operator hands, feet or clothing,
wash it immediately with soap and water.

Radio

The wireless remote is built around an Aerocomm, Model AC4424-100, RF transceiver
module operating in 2.4 GHz ISM band. The same type of the RF module used in this
unit is built into the VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Base Station.

The wireless remote operates in a point-to-point or point-to-multipoint, client-server or
peer-to-peer architecture. One RF transceiver is configured as a server and there can be
one or many clients. To establish synchronization between transceivers, the server emits
a beacon. Upon detecting a beacon, a client transceiver informs its host and a RF link is
established.

WARNING The Wireless Remote complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules.

Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This
device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) This device
must accept any interference received, including interference
that may cause undesired operation.

To satisfy FCC RF exposure requirements for mobile type
transmitting devices, a separation distance of 20 cm or more
should be maintained between the antenna of the Wireless
Remote and persons during operation, with exception of hands
wrist, feet, and ankles. To ensure compliance, operations at
closer distance than this distance are prohibited.

An operator should keep the separation distance of 20 cm or
more from the RF antenna of the VS Series leak detector with a
Wireless Base Station.

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Power

VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote

The wireless remote is the digital device, which compromise a microprocessor based
digital electronics, LCD display and 100 mW, 2.4 GHz, radio module. During RF
transmission and software program execution the unit consumes high current pulses
from a power source: an external AC/DC power supply or a battery set (4-AA cells,
primary or rechargeable types).

External AC/DC Power

Supply

Use only UL/CSA and/or International Safety Agency approved external AC/DC power
supply, wall-mount plug-in or desktop type, which meet the follow specifications:

Output:

❑ Voltage: (4.0 to 6.0) VDC

❑ Current: 1.0 A min.

❑ Plug:

❑ Barrel type: 2.5 mm ID x 5.5 mm OD, Female (Switchcraft, P/N760 or

equivalent)

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❑ Barrel's polarization: Internal (+), External (-)

Input:

❑ Voltage: (100 to 240) VAC @ 50/60 Hz

❑ Power connection:

❑ Wall-mount plug-in type: AC plug, country dependable

❑ Desktop with an IEC60320-C14 AC inlet and detachable power cord

❑ Detachable power cord for:

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North America: Rated: 10 A/125 V, Cordage: 300 V PVC, Wire: 3 x 18 AWG, Plug:
NEMA-5-15P, Connector: IEC 60320-C13, Length: 6' min, UL/CSA approved.

Worldwide: Rated 10 A/250 V, Cordage: harmonized <HAR>, 300 V PVC, Wire: 3 x

0.75 mm
Safety Agency approved

❑ EMI: FCC/CISPR 22, Class B

Varian strongly advises customers to use and replace the external AC/DC power supply
with an approved brand and/or vendor, such as:

❑ AULT Inc. (www.aultinc.com): Model: PW117, Type RA0503F01 (Desktop,

International)

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, Connector: IEC 60320-C13, Plug: country dependant, International

❑ ELPAC ELECTRONICS (www.elpac.com):

❑ P/N FW1805-760-NC (Desktop, International)

❑ P/N WM-075-1950-760 (Wall Mount, North America)

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WARNING Use of an unauthorized external AC/DC power supply may

result in unit damage or malfunction, leading to an accident.

Customers can use an equivalent AC/DC power supply only after consultation with
Varian. Failing to do so may void the warranty of the Wireless Remote.

CAUTION Use surge protection when running the unit from an external

AC/ DC wall power supply.

Battery Set Power

Supply

The unit uses 4, alkaline, NiMH or other AA size battery set, primary or rechargeable
cells batteries, that supply voltage from 4.0 VDC to 6.0 VDC and suitable for the high
current pulse application.

The battery set is automatically disconnected when the external AC/DC power supply is
connected to the unit.

Service life for a fresh charged 4-AA cells battery set depends on the cell type and the
operating schedule of the unit (see Table 1).

The wireless device is capable of operating continuously for eight hours with the
backlight OFF, when batteries are fresh.

WARNING Take the follow actions to maximize battery safety, when using:

❑ Primary: alkaline (Ultra, Ultra+, Industrial or Nickel Oxy) or

Lithium/Iron (e2-Lithium) and/or Rechargeable (NiMH)
cells:

❑ Never use the cells that have physical damage.

❑ Never remove plastic film labels from the metal raw cells.

They provide electrical insulation.

❑ Do not open cell casings.

❑ Never short circuit the cells - they may ignite, explode, leak

or get hot causing injury.

❑ Never mix the cells from different chemistry, capacity, lots

and date codes.

❑ Don't mix old cells with new ones. This helps ensure the

cells do not leak or rupture.

❑ Do not insert cells backwards into the unit battery

compartment. Confirm the cell's polarity (+) and (-)
contacts are correctly oriented in the battery compartment

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❑ Never dispose of the cells in a fire as it may cause them to

explode.

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❑ Never leave any type of cells in the unit if it is not be used

for a long period of time.

❑ Never try to charge the primary cells. It may cause

explosion or leakage, which may result in bodily injury.

❑ Rechargeable (NiMH) cells:

❑ Do not insert NiMH cells backwards into the charger.

Confirm the cell's polarity (+) and (-) contacts are correctly
oriented in the charger bay.

❑ Never charge NiMH cells with different capacities and date

code.

❑ Immediately after a fast charge is finished the NiMH cells

are hot! Avoid touching the cells using bare hands when
replacing them, as it may cause burns

❑ Never leave the charger connected to AC power if it is not

used.

When using rechargeable (NiMH) cells, the following will ensure longer battery life:

❑ NiMH cells prefer deep discharge and fast-charge. Lingering slow charges cause

crystalline formation (memory).

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❑ Use only an authorized 15-minutes AA NiMH Fast Charger.

❑ To get the best performance, charge the NiMH cells in the temperature range

between +59 °F and +77 °F. If the area too warm, the cells will not be fully charged.
If the area is too cold, the cells can permanently loose their ability to charge.

❑ For best performance let the fresh fast charged NiMH cells cool to room temperature

before using it in the unit.

❑ If not used immediately, remove the NiMH cells from the charger and then apply a

topping-charge before use. Do not leave the cells in the charger for more than a few

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days, even if on trickle charge.

❑ NiMH cells that have not been used for several months may not receive a full charge

the first time. Two or three cycles with deep discharge generally allows them to
reach full capacity.

❑ NiMH cells are best stored in a cool, dry place at normal room temperature.

NOTE Varian strongly advises customer to use and replace NiMH cells

with Energizer, NH15 (AA,1.2 V, 2200mAh) type.

Varian strongly advises customers to use and replace the
charger with an UL/CSA approved brand and/or vendor, such
as: Energizer (www.energizer.com), CH15MN (15-minutes AA
NiMH charger) with CH15MN-ADP (AC/DC adapter).

Customers can use equivalent AA NiMH cells and charger only
after consultation with Varian. Failing to do so may void the
warranty of the unit.

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WARNING Use of an unauthorized AA NiMH charger and or an AA NiMH

Table 1 Wireless Remote: Recommended Cells and Service Life

MANUFACTURER/

TRADE NAME

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cell may result in damage or malfunction of the unit, leading to
accidents.

MODEL, TYPE, P/N SERVICE LIFE CATEGORY

Rechargeble 4-AA Cells with Battery Charger

Eveready battery
co./Energizer
www.energizer.com

Eveready battery
co./Energizer
www.energizer.com

Duracell

www.duracell.com/oem

Panasonic

www.panasonic.com

Duracell

www.duracell.com/oem

AA, NH15 ~ (12-14) h/cycle,

~500 cycles

Primary Cells

AA, e2 Lithium

~ (12 - 15) Lithium/Iron

L91

AA, Alkaline

~ (6 -10) Nickel Oxy

NX1500

AA, Alkaline

~ (6 -10) Nickel Oxy

ZR6

AA, Alkaline

~ (4 - 8) Ultimate or Ultra

MX1500

NiMH cell, 1.2 V,
2200 mAh

1.5V, 3000 mAh

Hydroxide Power
Pix, NiOx

1.5V, 1500mAh

Hydroxide Xtreme
Power or Oxiride,

1.5V

Digital

1.5V, 1500 mAh

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Panasonic

www.panasonic.com

Duracell

www.duracell.com/oem

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AA, Alkaline

AM-3PI

AA, Alkaline

MN1500

~ (4 - 8) Industrial,

1.5V

~ (2 -4) Ultra+ or Coppertop

1.5V, 1500 mAh

External Headphones

CAUTION Use mono headphones with a 3.5 mm plug and at least a 32

Radio Compliance

The model AC4424-100, RF transceiver module, in the unit has been tested and found
to comply with the limits for :

❑ A mobile Spread Spectrum Transmitter operating under USA: FCC Part 15C, Section

15.247 and Canada: CAN/IC, RSS-210, Issue 5, November 2001 and

❑ Class 2 transceiver operating under Europe: R&TTE Directive 1999/5/EC and EMC

Standards: EN 300 328-1 V1.3.1 (2001-12), EN 300 328-2 V1.2.1, EN 301 489-1
V1.3.1 (2001-09) and EN 301 489-17 V1.1.1 (2001-09) that meets regulations for
the 2.4 GHz ISM band.

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Ohm impedance, 100 -10000 Hz frequency response.

Varian strongly advises to use and replace the headphones with
an approved brand and/or vendor, such as: Telex EH2, Model
510, Mono Headset with 3.5 mm plug and mylar speakers
(www.telex.com).

These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference

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when it is operated in a commercial environment.

This equipment generates, uses, and can radiate RF energy, which if not installed and
used in accordance with the instructional manual, can cause harmful interference to
radio communications.

When this equipment is operated in a commercial environment, operation is subject to
the following two conditions:

❑ This equipment must not cause harmful interference.

❑ This equipment must accept any interference received, including interference (RF

and ESD) that may cause undesired operation.

Operation of this equipment in a residential area is also likely to cause harmful radio
communications interference, in which case, the users will be required to correct the
interference at their expense.

Agency Identification Numbers for Aerocomm, Model AC4424-100 for:

❑ US/FCC ID: KQL-AC4424

❑ CAN/IC: CAN2268C391190A

❑ EUR/EN:CE

are also applied to the Varian's Wireless Remote and VS Series Leak Detector Wireless
Base Station when the units are used the approved antennas.

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CAUTION Use only approved type of antennas for:

❑ Wireless Remote: Centurion, Model WCP2400-MMCX2,

www.centurion.com.

❑ VS Series Leak detector Wireless Base Station, Nearson,

Model S181FL-5-RMM- 2450S, www.nearson.com.

This unit is designed to meet current EEC regulations: LVD (Low Voltage Directive,
73/23/EEC), EMC (Electromagnetic Compatibility Directive, 89/336/EEC) and R&TTE
Directive, 1999/5/EC, for Basic Insulation, Material Group 3, Pollution Degree 2
environment for a Hand-Held Electrical Equipment for Measurement, Control and
Laboratory Use

❑ Any modifications on the unit made by the user are liable to cause non-compliance

with regulations or affect the EMC performance and the safety of the product. Varian
cannot be held responsible for consequences resulting from such intervention.

❑ The unit can be damaged by:

❑ Radio Frequency (RF) and Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) energy inputs that

exceed the maximum ratings

❑ Immersion in liquids

❑ Physical abuse

To avoid electric shock, connect the product power cord of the external AC/DC power
supply to a grounded power receptacle. A power cord with a grounding conductor is
required.

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Varian Services

Varian offers:

❑ Preventive maintenance services.

❑ Overhaul services.

❑ Support agreements.

❑ On-site support.

Please see our catalog or contact us to learn about available services.

Contacting Varian

See the back cover of this manual for a listing of our sales and service offices.

Internet users:

❑ Send email to Customer Service and Technical Support at

[e-mail]

❑ Visit our web site at www.varianinc.com/vacuum

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❑ Order on line at www.evarian.com

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Section 1. Introduction to the VS Series

Leak

Detector Wireless Remote

1.1 The VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote

The VS Series Leak Detector Wireless Remote is a convenient means for operating multiple
VS series leak detectors. The wireless remote (PN VSLDWRC) has the following capabilities:

❑ Enter the VS unit into Test and Hold modes.

❑ Read the VS unit’s leak rate in a linear or logarithmic bar graph.

❑ Turn on and read the VS unit’s standard leak (internal calibrated leak).

❑ Zero the VS unit’s leak rate and helium background.

❑ Able to operate on 19 different channels, which are selectable at the leak detector.

See the VS Series Helium Mass Spectrometer Leak Detector Operations Manual for
details.

❑ The wireless device can operate multiple systems (remote handsets and leak

detectors) in a common area, with only one link active at any moment. A leak
detector can only communicate with one wireless device at a time.

❑ When fully charged, it can communicate with a leak detector from a distance of

100 m, indoors, not through walls or doors.

The wireless is stored on the VS Series leak detector using the bracket provided to hung it to
the top-back portion of the leak detector.

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1.1.1 Wireless Remote Dimensions and Connections

Figure 1-1 shows the units dimensions with callouts to system connections.

Audio Jack

DC Input
Jack

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Figure 1-1 Wireless Remote Dimensions, Connections and Controls

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1.1.2 Front Panel Display and Controls

The front panel (Figure 1-2) consists of ten hard buttons and an LCD display to access the
software control screens. Button functionality is discussed after the figure. All operator
control and monitoring of results is achieved via the resident software accessed from the
Home screen. Figure 1-3 on page 1-6 shows a flow chart of the main sub-screens.
Operational discussions are in Section 2 “Operating the Wireless Remote” on page 2-1.

LCD Display

TEST/HOLD (Hard)
Button

Backlight (Hard)
Button

Left/Right Arrows

(Hard) Buttons

ON/OFF (Hard)
Button

Figure 1-2 Front Panel Displays and Controls

Read Standard Leak

(Hard) Button

Zero (Hard)
Button

+/- (Hard)
Buttons
ENTER (Hard)
Button

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LCD Display Represents:

❑ Leak Rate - in a Bar Graph format with a numeric range

indicator

❑ Leak Rate, System Status and Parameters - in alphanumeric

format

❑ Series of screens with the hard key buttons for operator

interface

Leak Rate, System Status and Parameters in alphanumeric format:

❑ Leak Rate is presented in a scientific notation: XXE-YY with

appropriate units
Where: X .X mantissa is a leak rate value
E- Y = 10-YY exponent is a leak rate range
X and Y are any numbers from 0 to 9

❑ System Status and/or Mode are represented on the screen in

alpha format on the screen and an italic font in this manual

❑ Parameters are represented on the screen in alphanumeric

format a bold font in this manual.

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Leak Rate Bar Graph

The large bar graph displays the leak rate in one of two forms:

❑ A linear bar graph - Mantissa (2 divisions per segment, 10

segments per decade)

❑ A logarithmic bar graph - Mantissa (2 divisions per segment).

The displayable ranges for each of the UNITS that the
system can operate in are:

❑ For LOG, display bar graph atm-cc/sec across E-11 to E-3

❑ For LOG, display bar graph mbar-l/sec across E-11 to E-3

❑ For LOG, display bar graph Torr-l/sec across E-11 to E-3

❑ For LOG, display bar graph Pa-m3/sec across E-12 to E-4

❑ For LOG, display bar graph Cubic Ft/year across E-8 to

E-0

Over-range and under-range conditions are indicated using:

❑ > - To the right side of the bar graph indicates an over-range

condition.

❑ < - To the left side of the bar graph indicates an under-range

condition.

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NOTE The wireless remote automatically displays the same leak rate

that the leak detector. Since the wireless remote knows the leak
rate units setting for the leak detector, it displays the
appropriate ranges for LOG mode.

TEST/HOLD Toggles the leak detector between the TEST and HOLD sequences.

Backlight Toggles the backlight for the display ON or OFF.

Left/Right Arrows Scroll through the screen features.

ON/OFF ON: A momentary press turns the wireless remote ON.

OFF: Pressing and holding the OFF button turns the wireless
remote OFF. Hold the button down until the display goes blank
(approximately three seconds).

Read Standard Leak Toggles the standard leak ON/OFF for system access.

ZERO Zeroes out the helium signal indicated on the display.

+/- These buttons increment/decrement values. On the TOOLS screen,

they return the system to the HOME screen icon or the back arrow
icon, which allows the user to go back one screen.

ENTER Selects or accepts a value or change when navigating or perform-

ing control functions.

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The unit functions through a series of screens, which are navigated as in Figure 1-3.

HOME

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BATTERY LEVEL

SETUP AUDIO ON/OFF

SET-UP

BACKLIGHT

SETUP

CONTRAST

SETUP

SLEEP TIMER

SETUP

CHOOSE LD

(CHOOSE/

CAN AND CHOOSE)

S

SIGNAL POWER

COMMUNICATIONSSPEAKER VOLUME

VERSION INFO

MAC ADDRESS

SETUP

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Figure 1-3 Screen Flow

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Section 2. Operating the Wireless Remote

2.1 Startup and Shutdown

2.1.1 Startup

To start the wireless remote unit, either:

Battery powered:

❑ Press the ON button.

External wall-mount plug-in or desktop AC/DC power supply powered:

a. Plug the wall-mount plug-in unit or desktop's leak detector power cord into an

appropriate mains power voltage supply receptacle.

b. Insert a 2.5 mm barrel type plug into the DC input of the wireless remote.

c. Press the ON button.

If the wireless remote was:

❑ Connected in a session to a leak detector at the previous power-down, and it can

❑ Not connected at the previous power-down, or it can no longer establish a session

2.1.2 Shutdown

The wireless remote can be in any mode when shut down.

To shut down the wireless remote:

❑ Push and hold the OFF button until the LCD display and audio signal go off.

connect to the same leak detector again, then the remote's display transitions to the
HOME screen.

with the same leak detector, the remote goes into Searching mode. Searching mode
is also accessed manually via the Setup screen.

NOTE The term session, used in the operational descriptions, refers to

an established, exclusive point-to-point link between the
wireless remote and a leak detector.

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2.2 Screens

Use the LCD display for the initial set-up and configuration of the wireless remote. Once the
wireless link is set up and configured for a specific application, leak detector basic
operation is controlled primarily using the leak detector TEST and VENT hard buttons and
the leak detector ZERO and STDLK soft buttons and/or the wireless remote keypad
TEST/HOLD, READ STANDARD LEAK, and Zero buttons.

The wireless remote updates the LCD display for leak rate and status approximately once
per second.

2.2.1 Basic Functions

Table 2-1 explains the basic on-screen functions used to enter or manipulate values.

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Table 2-1 Screen Basic Functional Items

Appears on screens more than one level from the Home
screen. Highlight this button and press the Enter button to
return directly to the Home screen.

Saves all values on the screen and exits to the next higher
screen.

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Scrolls through menu selection screens when there is more
than one screen choice.

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Table 2-2 explains the status messages that appear on the wireless remote Home screen.

Table 2-2 Status Messages

Icon Meaning

TEST, HOLD, VENT,

Indicates the leak detector is in this mode

ROUGHING or
CALIBRATING

STANDARD LEAK Indicates the leak detector is reading the

internal calibrated leak.

NO CONNECTION Indicates the connection has failed. This

may be momentary or it may indicate that
the:

❑ wireless remote’s signal is obstructed.
❑ wireless remote’s is out of range.
❑ leak detector is not configured for wire-

less communication.

❑ leak detector is off.

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2.2.2 Home Screen

This screen appears on power up if the wireless remote establishes a wireless link to a leak
detector.

On the Home screen, a highlighted pointer appears on of the selected function: Linear or
Log Rate, Tools and Speaker icons.

To select a function:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to move the pointer around the screen and

highlight an item.

2. Press the ENTER button to select that function.

To set the volume on/off:

1. Press the , , + or - to select the speaker icon on the Home screen.

2. Press the ENTER button once to set the speaker off.

3. Press the ENTER button again to return the speaker to on. The volume level is restored to

the level it was at prior to being turned off.

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The Home screen displays a summary of the following status, configuration settings and
icons (Figure 2-1):

1. Digital leak rate

2. Leak rate bar graph

3. Linear (3a) or Log scale (3b)

4. Exponent range

5. Battery power level icon

6. Tools icon

7. Speaker icon

8. RF signal strength icon

9. Leak detector status message

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Figure 2-1 Home Screen - Linear and Log Views

1, 2, 3a, 3b and 4 ­Leak Rate Display

Figure 2-2 Home Screen - Under and Over Indicators

5 - Battery Power
Level Icon

The wireless remote displays leak rate in either LOG or Linear
modes. The wireless remote automatically displays the same leak
rate that the leak detector is displaying. Since the wireless remote
knows the leak rate units setting for the leak detector, it displays the
appropriate ranges for LOG mode.

When the helium leak rate signal is either Under or Over range, a
single arrow:
indicate that condition.

The battery power level indicator appears only on the
Home screen and represents the voltage level of the battery. When
the battery voltage is depleted to less then ¼ of the indicator length
(black filled rectangle) be prepared to change the battery cells.

or blinks within the leak rate bar graph to

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6 - Tools Icon The Tools icon appears only on the Home screen and

accesses the six various Set Up and Information screens. The Tools
screens include:

❑ Speaker Volume (page 2-7)

❑ Backlight (page 2-8)

❑ Communications Setup (page 2-10)

❑ Contrast Setup (page 2-19)

❑ Sleep Timer (page 2-21)

❑ Version (page 2-24)

7 - Speaker Icon The speaker icon appears only on the Home screen and

accesses the audio ON/OFF function.

8 - RF Signal Strength
Icon

9 - Leak Detector
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The RF signal strength icon appears only on the Home
screen and represents the strength of RF analogue signal. If the
wireless remote is too far from the host leak detector, the RF signal
will be weak or undetectable (vertical bars).

The current leak detector operating state appears below the test
port pressure reading Linear or Log Bar Graph (

Figure 2-3 Operating State Status Messages

Figure 2-3).

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2.2.3 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

Use this screen to setup the desired level of the volume when the speaker is turned on.

Audio Volume When the leak rate bar graph display is set to Linear mode:

❑ The audio signal increases from a low to high frequency as

❑ The pitch cycles low to high as it passes through each

To set the volume:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

and press Enter and the Speaker Volume setup screen appears (Figure 2-4).

the leak rate increases within each decade.

decade. The audio response corresponds directly to the size
of the leak.

Figure 2-4 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

2. Press Enter and the configuration screen appears (Figure 2-5).

Figure 2-5 Speaker Volume Setup Configuration Screen

3. Press the , buttons to set desired volume.

4. Press Enter and Figure 2-4 reappears.

5. Press the , to highlight the Home screen icon and press Enter and the

Home screen reappears.

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2.2.4 Backlight Screen

Use this screen to setup the desired level for the LCD backlight intensity.

To set the backlight intensity level:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

and press Enter and the Speaker Volume setup screen appears (Figure 2-4).

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Figure 2-6 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

2. Press the once and the Backlight screen appears (Figure 2-7).

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Figure 2-7 Backlight Screen

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3. Press Enter and the configuration screen appears (Figure 2-8).

Figure 2-8 Backlight Setup Configuration Screen

4. Press the , buttons to set desired backlight intensity level (e.g. 80).

5. Press Enter and Figure 2-7 reappears.

6. Press the , to highlight the Home screen icon and press Enter and the

Home screen reappears.

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2.2.5 Communication Setup Screen

Use this Setup screen (Figure 2-9) to choose the leak detector that the wireless remote is
associated with, if there is more than one potential leak detector host. The first choice
allows you to select a wireless remote from the known list of available leak detectors. The
second choice allows you to search for all available leak detectors and present a selection
list of leak detector MAC sub-addresses.

Figure 2-9 Communications Setup - Initial

Use this screen to navigate to the three sub-screens to:

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❑ Use the SELECT screen to choose a leak detector from a list of leak detectors within

communications range that are is not already connected. While up to 10 leak
detectors MAC addresses can be configured at one time, only one connection can
be active (

❑ Use the Search screen to scan the area for available leak detector RF channels (from

1 to 19) and then choose a leak detector from a list of leak detectors within
communications range (
page 2-14).

❑ Use the MAC addresses screen to verify the leak detector and wireless remote

addresses (

Section 2.2.5.1 “Choose Leak Detector” on page 2-11).

Section 2.2.5.2 “Scan and Choose a Leak Detector” on

Section 2.2.5.3 “MAC Address Verification” on page 2-16).

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2.2.5.1 Choose Leak Detector

The following appears on this screen (Figure 2-10):

❑ The number on the left (e.g. 8) is the leak detector channel number.

❑ The string on the right (e.g.11:3C:0C ) is the lower three byte portion of the leak

detector MAC address. The MAC information is used to identify potential host leak
detectors, or, if more than one leak detector is set to the same channel, selecting the
leak detector via MAC address.

Once the desired MAC channel is shown in the Choose LD screen, pressing ENTER causes
the wireless remote to attempt to establish a session with that leak detector. The leak
detector and wireless remote MAC addresses are viewed in the MAC Address screen (see
Section 2.2.5.3 “MAC Address Verification” on page 2-16).

Figure 2-10 Choose LD Screen

To choose from an existing list:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

and press Enter and the Speaker Volume screen appears (Figure 2-11).

Figure 2-11 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

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2. Press the and the Backlight screen appears (Figure 2-12).

Figure 2-12 Backlight Screen

3. Press the and the Setup screen appears (Figure 2-13).

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4. Press Enter and the the Select screen appears (Figure 2-14).

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Figure 2-13 Setup Screen

Figure 2-14 Select Screen

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5. Press Enter and the Choose LD screen appears (Figure 2-15).

Figure 2-15 Choose LD Screen

6. Press the , buttons to select the leak detector from the list of available leak
detectors (e.g. 23:3C:0C).

7. Press Enter and the Link screen appears (Figure 2-16) for one to three seconds and then
the Home screen reappears.

Figure 2-16 Link Screen

NOTE If the Choose LD process finds a leak detector that is currently

in session with another remote, the leak detector won't allow a
new session and
to establish the new session.

Figure 2-17 No Available LD

Figure 2-17 appears. Press the ENTER button

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2.2.5.2 Scan and Choose a Leak Detector

To search for a new list and choose a leak detector from the Home screen:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

and press Enter and the Speaker Volume screen appears (Figure 2-18).

Figure 2-18 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

2. Press the and the Backlight screen appears (Figure 2-19).

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3. Press the and the Setup screen appears (Figure 2-20).

Figure 2-19 Backlight Screen

Figure 2-20 Setup Screen

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4. Press Enter and the the Select screen appears (Figure 2-21).

Figure 2-21 Select Screen

5. Press the and the Search screen appears (Figure 2-22).

Figure 2-22 Search Screen

6. Press Enter and the Searching screen appears (Figure 2-23) followed by the Choose LD
screen (Figure 2-24).

Figure 2-23 Searching Screen

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Figure 2-24 Choose LD Screen

7. Press the + or - hard buttons and choose from the leak detector list (e.g. channels # 8 or
#12).

8. Press Enter and the Link screen appears (Figure 2-25) for one to three seconds and then
the Home screen reappears.

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2.2.5.3 MAC Address Verification

Use this screen to see the MAC addresses of both the leak detector and the wireless remote

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that is communicating with the leak detector. If the MAC address of the previous leak
detector is unknown, the display leaves the leak detector MAC address blank.

To view and verify the MAC addresses from the Home screen:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

and press Enter and the Speaker Volume screen appears (Figure 2-26).

Figure 2-25 Link Screen

Figure 2-26 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

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2. Press the and the Backlight screen appears (Figure 2-27).

Figure 2-27 Backlight Screen

3. Press the and the Setup screen appears (Figure 2-28).

Figure 2-28 Setup Screen

4. Press Enter and the the Select screen appears (Figure 2-29).

Figure 2-29 Select Screen

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5. Press the and the Search screen appears (Figure 2-30).

Figure 2-30 Search Screen

6. Press the and the Mac Addresses screen appears (Figure 2-31).

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7. Press Enter and the Mac Addresses screen appears (Figure 2-32).

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8. Press Enter and the Mac Addresses screen reappears (Figure 2-31).

9. Press the , to highlight the Home screen icon and press Enter and the
Home screen reappears.

Figure 2-31 MAC Addresses Screen

Figure 2-32 Verify MAC Addresses Screen

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2.2.6 Contrast Setup Screen

Use this screen to setup the desired level for the LCD display contrast.

To set the contrast level:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

and press Enter and the Speaker Volume screen appears (Figure 2-33).

Figure 2-33 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

2. Press the and the Backlight screen appears (Figure 2-34).

Figure 2-34 Backlight Screen

3. Press the and the Setup screen appears (Figure 2-35).

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Figure 2-35 Setup Screen

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4. Press the and the Contrast screen appears (Figure 2-36).

Figure 2-36 Contrast - Initial Screen

5. Press Enter and the configuration screen appears (Figure 2-37).

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6. Press the + or - hard buttons to set the desired contrast level (e.g. 51).

7. Press Enter and the Contrast screen reappears (Figure 2-36).

8. Press the , to highlight the Home screen icon and press Enter and the

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Home screen reappears.

Figure 2-37 Contrast - Configuration

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2.2.7 Sleep Timer Setup

Use this feature to adjust the time (in minutes) that the unit operates without user activity
before shutting down. If the buttons on the keypad are not pressed for a sleep timer amount
of time, the unit automatically shuts down to save battery life. The range is from 1 to 60
minutes. When set to OFF, the sleep timer never automatically shuts the wireless remote
down.

To set the sleep timer:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

and press Enter and the Speaker Volume screen appears (Figure 2-38).

Figure 2-38 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

2. Press the and the Backlight screen appears (Figure 2-39).

Figure 2-39 Backlight Screen

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3. Press the and the Setup screen appears (Figure 2-40).

Figure 2-40 Setup Screen

4. Press the and the Contrast screen appears (Figure 2-41).

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5. Press the and the Sleep Timer screen appears (Figure 2-42).

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Figure 2-41 Contrast - Initial Screen

Figure 2-42 Sleep Timer Screen

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6. Press Enter and the configuration screen appears (Figure 2-43).

Figure 2-43 Sleep Timer Configuration Screen

7. Press the + or - hard buttons to set the desired sleep time from 1 to 60 minutes or OFF

(infinite time ON).

8. Press Enter and the Sleep Timer screen reappears (Figure 2-42).

9. Press the , to highlight the Home screen icon and press Enter and the

Home screen reappears.

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2.2.8 Version Info

Use this feature to verify the versions of the Firmware and Radio module of the Wireless
Remote.

To see the Version Info:

1. Press the , , + or - hard buttons to highlight the Home screen Tools icon

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and press Enter and the Speaker Volume screen appears (Figure 2-44).

Figure 2-44 Speaker Volume Setup Screen

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2. Press the and the Backlight screen appears (Figure 2-45).

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3. Press the and the Setup screen appears (Figure 2-46).

Figure 2-45 Backlight Screen

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Figure 2-46 Setup Screen

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4. Press the and the Contrast screen appears (Figure 2-47).

Figure 2-47 Contrast - Initial Screen

5. Press the and the Sleep Timer screen appears (Figure 2-48).

Figure 2-48 Sleep Timer Screen

6. Press the and the Version screen appears (Figure 2-49).

Figure 2-49 Version - Initial Screen

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7. Press Enter and the information screen appears (Figure 2-50).

Figure 2-50 Version - Information Screen

8. Press Enter and the Version screen reappears (Figure 2-49).

9. Press the , to highlight the Home screen icon and press Enter and the
Home screen reappears.

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Appendix A. Specifications

A.1 Specifications

The specifications for the unit are provided in Table A-1.

Table A-1 Wireless Remote Specifications

Specifications Definition

Radio Type

Channels 20 (used to create independent networks)

Output Power 50 mW typical (conducted, no antenna)

Effective Isotropic
Radiated Power

Operational Range Up to 100 m (328’), indoors, based on 2 dBi gain antenna

Antenna (1/2 Wave
Dipole,

Gain - 2 dBi)

Power Requirements

❑ ISM band, 2.402 - 2.478 GHz, FHSS (US/Canada/Europe,

except

❑ ISM band, 2.406 - 2.435 GHz, FHSS (France)

One VSLDWRC unit can operate with up to 10 VS LD without cross talk or
interference

100 mW typical (EIRP with 3 dBi gain antenna)

❑ Centurion, P/N WCP2400-MMCX2 (Handheld Unit)
❑ Nearson, P/N S181FL-4-RMM-2450S (LD Base Station)

❑ Average power: ≤ 1.0 W
❑ Battery Supply:

❑ 4 (four) AA size cells
❑ Type: Primary e

❑ Battery Voltage: (4.0 to 6.0 VDC)
❑ Operating Life: ≤ 12 hours (depend on the cell type and the operating

❑ External AC/DC Supply (Wall Plug-In or Desktop type):

❑ Output: (4.0-6.0) VDC, 1 A min
❑ Plug:

See Table 1 for the recommended battery cells and AC/DC supplies types.

France)

2

(alkaline or Lithium/Iron) or Rechargeable NiMH

cells suitable for the high current pulse application

schedule of the VSLDWRC unit)

❑ Barrel type, 2.5 mm ID x 5.5 mm OD, female
❑ Barrel polarization: Internal (+), External (-)

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Table A-1 Wireless Remote Specifications (Continued)

Specifications Definition

LCD display

Agency Identification
Numbers

Regulatory Safety:

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Internal Speaker

❑ Viewing Area: 27.5 mm x 55.4 mm
❑ Viewing Angle: ≥ 30°
❑ Color: Silver/Gray
❑ Adjustable Contrast and Backlight control
❑ Display Update Rate: 1 Hz

❑ US/FCC: FCC ID: KQLAC4424
❑ CAN/IC: CAN2268C391190A
❑ EUR/EN: CE

❑ Low Voltage Directive (LDV) 73/23/EEC:1973 as Amended

93/68/EEC:1993

EMC:

❑ Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC:1989 as

Amended by 93/68/EEC:1993

❑ Radio and Telecommunication Terminal Equipment (R&TTE Directive,

1999/5/EC: 1999

For particular Safety and EMC Standards see Declaration of Conformity

❑ Impedance: 8.0 Ohm
❑ Frequency Response: 200-6000 Hz
❑ Sound Level: > 85 dB min @ 1.0 Ft

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❑ Mono, 3.5 mm male plug
❑ Impedance: > 32.0 Ohm
❑ Frequency Response: 100-10000 Hz

Note: stereo headphones can be used with a 3.5 mm mono male to stereo
female adapter, the adapter will not produce stereo sound.

Installation Indoor use only. Altitude up to 2000 m (6,400'). Material Group III,

POLLUTION DEGREE 2 according to IEC 61010-1:2001

Operating +12° C to +40° C

Temperature

Storage -20 °C (-4 °F) to +60 °C (140 °F),

Relative humidity: 0% to 95%,
non-condensing

Operating Humidity Maximum relative humidity (HR) 80% for temperatures up to

+31 °C decreasing linearly to 50% relative humidity at +40 °C

Dimensions 261.3 [10.3] x 94.8 [3.7] x 62.8 [2.5] mm [inch]

Weight ≤ 0.5 kg with batteries installed.

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Sales and Service Offices

Sales and Service Offices

Canada
Central coordination through:

Varian, Inc.
121 Hartwell Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
USA
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]
Toll Free: [phone]

China
Varian Technologies - Beijing

Room 1201, Jinyu Mansion
No. 129A, Xuanwumen Xidajie
Xicheng District
Beijing 1000031
P.R. China
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]

France and Benelux
Varian s.a.

7 avenue des Tropiques
Z.A. de Courtaboeuf – B.P. 12
Les Ulis cedex (Orsay) 91941
France
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]

Germany and Austria
Varian Deutschland GmbH

Alsfelder Strasse 6
Postfach 11 14 35
64289 Darmstadt
Germany
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Fax:[phone]

India
Varian India PVT LTD

101-108, 1st Floor
1010 Competent House
7, Nangal Raya Business Centre
New Delhi 110 046
India
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Fax:[phone]

Italy
Varian, Inc.

Via F.lli Varian, 54
10040 Leini, (Torino)
Italy
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Fax [phone]

Japan
Varian, Inc.

Sumitomo Shibaura Building, 8th Floor
4-16-36 Shibaura
Minato-ku, Tokyo 108
Japan
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Fax:[phone]

Korea
Varian Technologies Korea, Ltd.

Shinsa 2nd Building 2F
966-5 Daechi-dong
Kangnam-gu, Seoul
Korea 135-280
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Fax:[phone]

Mexico
Varian S.A.

Concepcion Beistegui No 109
Col Del Valle
C.P. 03100
Mexico, D.F.
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Fax:[phone]

Russia
Central coordination through:

Varian, Inc.
via F.lli Varian 54
10040 Leini, (Torino)
Italy
Tel: [phone]
Fax: [phone]

Taiwan
Varian Technologies Asia Ltd.

18F-13 No.79, Hsin Tai Wu Road
Sec. 1, Hsi Chih, Taipei Hsien
Taiwan, R.O.C.
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Fax:[phone]

UK and Ireland
Varian Ltd.

28 Manor Road
Walton-On-Thames
Surrey KT 12 2QF
England
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Fax:[phone]

United States
Varian, Inc.

121 Hartwell Avenue
Lexington, MA 02421
USA
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Fax:[phone]

Other Countries
Varian, Inc.

Via F.lli Varian 54
10040 Leini, (Torino)
Italy
Tel: [phone]
Fax:[phone]

Customer Support and Service:

North America

Tel: [phone] (toll-free)
[e-mail]

Europe

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Japan

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[e-mail]

Korea

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[e-mail]

Taiwan

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Worldwide Web Site,
Catalog and On-line Orders:

www.varianinc.com

Representatives in most countries

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