INFICON XL3000flex Helium and Hydrogen Sniffer Leak Detector User Guide

: June 10, 2024
: INFICON

Table of Contents

XL3000flex Helium and Hydrogen Sniffer Leak Detector
Product Information
Safety
Short instruction
Description
Settings
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XL3000flex Helium and Hydrogen Sniffer Leak Detector

Product Information

The XL3000flex and XL3000flexRC are leak detectors manufactured by INFICON GmbH. They have catalog numbers 520-200 and 520-201 respectively, and are designed for sniffing detection of helium or hydrogen leaks. The device is used to locate and quantify leaks on test objects that contain gas under overpressure. The XL3000flex has a touchscreen, a connection for sniffer line SL3000XL, an area for fixing a holder for the sniffer line, a speaker, a status LED of the operating unit, a connection for USB stick, a reset button that can be triggered by key PIN, and a status LED that shows that the sniffer line is supplied with voltage. The XL3000flexRC in standard scope of delivery does not include data cable and CU1000 control unit. Both are required for the described function.

Product Usage Instructions
Before using the XL3000flex or XL3000flexRC, make sure to read the operating instructions which can be found on the USB memory stick included in the shipment or on the INFICON website. It is important to ensure safe use of the detector.

Intended Use
The XL3000flex is intended for sniffing detection of helium or hydrogen leaks. Use the device to locate and quantify leaks on test objects that contain gas under overpressure. Check the exterior of the test objects for escaping gas using a sniffer line (sniffing method). Only operate the device as described in the operating instructions.

Owner Requirements
As an owner of the XL3000flex or XL3000flexRC, it is important to comply with all requirements stated in the operating instructions to ensure safe use of the device.

Operator Requirements
As an operator of the XL3000flex or XL3000flexRC, it is important to follow the instructions provided in the operating manual. If you have any questions or need further assistance, please contact INFICON customer service.

Scope of Delivery
The XL3000flex and XL3000flexRC come with the following items in the scope of delivery:

XL3000flex or XL3000flexRC
USB stick (instruction manuals and short instructions in all available languages)
Filter set for fans
Set of fuses
Power supply cable USA
Power supply cable UK
Power supply cable JP
Power supply cable EU
Goods issue inspection log
Touch PIN
Short instruction

After receiving the product, check the delivery contents to ensure that everything is complete.

Dangers
The XL3000flex and XL3000flexRC were built according to state-of-the-art and recognized safety regulations. However, improper use may result in risk to life and limb on the part of the user or third parties, or damage to the instrument or other property may occur. There are high voltages inside the device.
Touching parts where electrical voltage is present can result in death.

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

Safety

This quick-start guide does not replace the operating instructions for the leak detector XL3000flex.
To ensure the safe use of the detector, please also read the operating instructions, which include further important information. The operating instructions can be found either on the USB memory stick or on the INFICON website.
The USB memory stick is included in the shipment.

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 instrument or other property may occur.
There are high voltages inside the device. Touching parts where electrical voltage is present can result in death.

Before starting the leak test, disconnect electrically operated test objects from the power supply. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot reconnected without authorization.
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.

Short instruction

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).
Only operate the device as described in the operating instructions.

Owner requirements

Operate the device only as specified in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious manner and in compliance with the operating instructions.
Only use the device when it is technically in good order and condition.
Meet the following country-specific guidelines and regulations and monitor compliance.

Operator requirements

Read, observe and follow the information in the operating instructions and the working instructions created by the owner, especially the safety instructions and warnings.
Carry out any work only based on the complete operating instructions.
If you have any questions regarding operation or maintenance that you cannot find answers to in the instructions, please contact INFICON customer service.

Description

Scope of delivery

Item	Quantity
XL3000flex or XL3000flexRC1)	1

XL3000flexRC in standard scope of delivery without data cable and CU1000 control unit. Both are required for the described function.
- Check the delivery contents after receiving the product to ensure it is complete.

XL3000flex: Front view

1| Connection for sniffer line SL3000XL| 5| Status LED of the operating unit.

Shines: Control unit operates normally

Flashes: Display in power saving mode

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2| Touchscreen| 6| Connection for USB stick
3| Area for fixing a holder for the sniffer line| 7| Reset button, can be triggered by key PIN
4| Speaker| 8| Status LED A permanently lit status LED shows that the sniffer line is supplied with voltage.

1| Connection for sniffer line SL3000XL| 4| Status LED A permanently lit status LED shows that the sniffer line is supplied with voltage.
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2| Interface for a data cable for connection to an external control unit CU1000.| |
3| Area for fixing a holder for the sniffer line| |

1	Filter ventilator inlet	5	Power cable connection
2	Filter ventilator inlet	6	Mounting screws for a profile rail (for

Connecting the sniffer line
Connect the sniffer line before you start up the device.

Connection for sniffer line

Align the red marking on the sniffer line plug with the red marking on the socket of the device.
Push the sniffer line plug into the socket on the device until it locks into place. The plug may no longer be easy to move.

Switching the device on

Switch on the XL3000flex using the power switch on the back of the device
- The system is starting automatically
- After the start-up, the green LED on the front cover of the XL3000flex lights up.

XL3000flexRC only: Assemble data cable and CU1000

Connect the leak detector and the separate CU1000 via a data cable. Cable length < 30 m. Use the interface on the front of the device for this purpose.

Accessories required
The XL3000flexRC is delivered in the standard scope of delivery without data cable and CU1000 control unit. Both are required for the described function.
See also “Accessories” and the operating instructions for the CU1000 control unit.

Settings

Setting the language

Select the display language. The factory setting is English. (The display on the handle of the SL3000XL sniffer line shows messages in English instead of in Russian and Chinese.)

German English French Italian Spanish Portuguese Russian Chinese Japanese
Control unit| Main Menu > Settings > Setup > Control unit > Language
LD protocol| Command 398
ASCII protocol| *CONFig: LANG

Leak rate unit display

Selecting the leak rate unit in the display for vacuum or sniffing

Leak rate unit interface

Selecting the leak rate unit of the interfaces for sniffing

Select gas type

The machine, calibration and sniff factor are dependent on the configured mass and are saved in the mass spectrometer module.

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