INFICON ECOTEC E3000 Leak Detector Instruction Manual

INFICON ECOTEC E3000 Leak Detector

Product Information

Specifications

• Order no.: 530-001, 530-002 530-103, 530-104
• Software version: V3.32

About this Manual

This manual provides operating instructions for the Leak Detector. It includes information on the target group, applicable documents, presentation of information, and safety guidelines.

1.1 Target Group

The target group for this manual includes individuals who will be operating and using the Leak Detector.

1.2 Other Applicable Documents

There may be other documents that are relevant to the operation and use of the Leak Detector. Please refer to those documents as well.

1.3 Presentation of Information

The manual provides important information and warnings. Pay close attention to the warnings provided to ensure safe and proper use of the product.

1.3.1 Warnings

Warnings are provided throughout the manual to highlight potential dangers or hazards associated with the use of the Leak Detector. It is important to read and understand these warnings before operating the product.

Safety

2.1 Intended Use

The Leak Detector is intended for detecting leaks in various applications. It is important to use the product only for its intended purpose.

2.2 Owner Requirements

As an owner of the Leak Detector, it is your responsibility to ensure that the product is used and maintained properly. Follow all guidelines and recommendations provided in this manual.

2.3 Operator Requirements

Operators using the Leak Detector should be trained on its proper use and safety precautions. They should also be familiar with the information provided in this manual.

2.4 Dangers

The manual highlights potential dangers associated with the use of the Leak Detector. It is important to be aware of these dangers and take appropriate safety measures to avoid accidents or injuries.

Shipment, Transport, Storage

This section provides information on how to handle and store the Leak Detector during shipment and transport. Follow the guidelines provided to ensure the product’s safety and integrity.

Description

4.1 Function and Setup of the Device

This section explains the function and setup process of the Leak Detector. It provides step-by-step instructions on how to set up and operate the device effectively.

4.2 Main Unit

The main unit of the Leak Detector houses the core components and controls. It is important to familiarize yourself with the main unit and its features before using the product.

4.3 Sniffer Line

The sniffer line is a crucial component of the Leak Detector that is used for detecting leaks. This section provides information on how to properly connect and use the sniffer line.

4.4 Technical Data

The technical data section provides detailed specifications and information about the Leak Detector. It includes data such as dimensions, weight, power requirements, and other technical details.

FAQs

• Q: Can I use the Leak Detector for detecting leaks in gas pipelines?
  • A: Yes, the Leak Detector can be used for detecting leaks in gas pipelines. However, please refer to the specific guidelines and safety precautions provided in the manual.
• Q: What should I do if the device malfunctions?
  • A: If the device malfunctions, refer to the troubleshooting section in the manual. If the issue persists, contact the authorized service center for assistance.
• Q: Can I use the Leak Detector in hazardous environments?
  • A: The suitability of the Leak Detector for hazardous environments depends on its specific certifications and ratings. Refer to the manual and consult with relevant authorities to determine its compatibility with hazardous environments.

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Ecotec® E3000
Leak detector

Order no.: 530-001, 530-002 530-103, 530-104

from software version: V3.32

kina22en1-25, 2102

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

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Table of Contents

About this manual

This document applies to the software version stated on the cover page. Documents for other software versions are available from our sales department.
1.1 Target group
These operating instructions are intended for the owner of the leak detection unit E3000 and for technically qualified personnel with experience in leak detection technology and integration of leak detection devices in leak detection systems.
1.2 Other applicable documents
ECO-Check installation instructions, document no. liqa10 Interface description, document no. kins22
1.3 Presentation of information
1.3.1 Warnings
Imminent threat of danger resulting in death or severe injuries
Dangerous situation potentially resulting in death or severe injuries
Dangerous situation resulting in minor injuries
Dangerous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment

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2.1 Intended use

The device is a leak detector for sniffer leak detection. With the device you locate and quantify leaks on test objects. The device sniffs for light gases, refrigerants and natural gases.
The test objects must contain the gas under overpressure. The outsides of the test objects are checked for escaping gas with a sniffer line (sniffing method).
The sniffer line is available as an accessory (see “10.1 Accessories”, page 81).
You must install, operate and service the device only in compliance with these operating instructions.
Adhere to the restrictions of use (see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14).

Unauthorized use

Do not suction in liquids with the device.
Never hold the sniffer probe into liquids but sniff only for gases. To sniff test objects that have low surface moisture, such as condensation moisture, use the water protection tip.
Use the device only outside of explosive areas.

2.2 Owner requirements

Safety-conscious operation

Operate the device only in technically perfect working order. Operate the device exclusively as specified, in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious
manner and in compliance with these operating instructions.
Fulfill the following regulations and monitor their compliance: ­ Intended use ­ Generally applicable safety and accident prevention regulations ­ International, national and local standards and guidelines ­ Additional provisions and regulations that are specific to the unit
Use only original parts or parts approved by the manufacturer. Keep these operating instructions available at the equipment location. Do not touch any live parts with the sniffer tip. Sniffing unspecified and aggressive gases.

Personnel qualifications

Allow only qualified technical staff to work with and on the device. The qualified technical staff must have received training on the device.
Allow personnel in training to work with and on the device only under the supervision of trained qualified technical staff.
Make sure that the authorized personnel have read and understood the operating instructions and all other applicable documents (see “1.2 Other applicable documents”, page 5), especially the information on safety, maintenance and repairs, before starting work.
Define responsibilities, authorizations and supervision of personnel.

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

2.4 Dangers

The unit was built according to the state of the art and the recognized safety regulations. Nevertheless, improper use can result in danger to life and limb of the operator or other persons and damage to the unit and other property.

Danger due to use in EX/ ATEX areas

If the workplace is classified as a hazardous area according to Ex/ATEX regulations it is mandatory to apply Ex/ATEX certified equipment.
Ecotec E3000 including INFICON sniffer lines are not Ex/ATEX certified.
In no risk areas and non-classified environments Ecotec E3000 can be safely used.
The major risk associated with the leak detector is always the atmosphere around and inside the instrument enclosure and not the gas aspired by the sniffer into the interior of the detector.

Dangers due to electric power

The device is operated with electrical voltages of up to 236 V. Touching parts where electric voltage is applied can result in death.
Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any installation and maintenance work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.
Touching live parts with the sniffer probe can result in death.
Before starting the leak test, disconnect electrically operated test objects from the power supply. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.
The device contains electric components that can be damaged from high electric voltage.
Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the supply voltage specified on the device is the same as the local power supply.

Dangers due to liquids and chemical substances

Liquids and chemical substances can damage the unit.
Adhere to the restrictions of use (see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14).
Do not suction in liquids with the device.
Never try to find toxic, caustic, microbiological, explosive, radioactive or other harmful substances with the device.
You must not smoke near the device. Do not subject the device to open fire and avoid sparking.

Dangers due to strong light irradiation

Exposure of the eyes to LED light can lead to lasting eye damage.
Do not look into the LEDs of the sniffer handle from a short distance or for a longer period of time.

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3 Shipment, transport, storage

Scope of delivery Transport

Table 1: Scope of delivery
Article Ecotec E3000 (main unit) Power supply cable, 3 m length Fuses Replacement air filter 8 mm Allen wrench 19 mm box wrench Operating instructions Interface description

Quantity 1 1
30 1 1 1 1 1

Check the scope of delivery of the product for completeness after receipt. The following must be ordered separately: sniffer lines with the desired length, ECO-Check calibrated leak, for device version E3000RC: display and connecting cable. Accessory list: see “10.1 Accessories”, page 81

Storage

Damage from transport Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the unit. Parts inside the device can be damaged during transportation without transport restraint. Store the original packaging. Transport the device only in the original packaging. Screw the transport restraint into the device floor before transportation, see
“5.1 Setup”, page 17.
Store the device adhering to the specifications, see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14.

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4.1 Function and setup of the device
The Ecotec E3000 is comprised of main unit and sniffer line. The Ecotec E3000 can verify and quantify gases sucked in by the sniffer line with the help of a selective mass spectrometer. Working in the Ecotec E3000: a Quadrupol mass spectrometer as a detection system a high vacuum pump system an inlet system for the gas flow electrical and electronic sub-assemblies for electrical supply and signal processing The mass spectrometer works under high vacuum, i.e. the pressure in the mass spectrometer must always be below 10-4 mbar. This vacuum is created by the turbo molecular pump with the help of a diaphragm pump.
4.2 Main unit
The main unit will be called “device” only in the following so long as this does not falsify the meaning.
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Fig. 1: Front view
1 Display 2 Handles and ventilation openings 3 Speaker

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4 ECO-Check calibrated leak 5 Lemo plug-in connector for sniffer line

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Headphone

I/O Port

RS-232

530-001 Ecotec E3000
90001054694

Sicherungen / Fuses 2 x 4 AT

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Fig. 2: Rear view
1 Headphone connection, 3.5 mm jack 2 Inputs/outputs (I/O port) 3 RS-232 connection 4 Mains plug

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5 Fuses behind cover 6 Power supply 7 Rating plate

1 Headphone connection, 3.5 mm jack In order to better hear signals in a loud environment, you can connect head phones.
2 Inputs/outputs (I/O port) The I/O port enables communication with a PLC. Some functions of the Ecotec E3000 can be controlled from the outside and measurement results and device states of the Ecotec E3000 can be transmitted to the outside.
Relay changeover contacts allow monitoring of the trigger values and the operating status of the Ecotec E3000. Please refer to the “Interface description Ecotec E3000” (doc. no. kins22e1) for further information.
3 RS-232 connection A PC can read out all data and measurement results of the device and control the device via the RS-232 connection. Please refer to the “Interface description Ecotec E3000” (doc. no. kins22e1) for further information.
4 Mains plug The mains plug serves to switch the device on and off.
5 Fuses behind cover For information on replacing the fuses, see “8.2.3 Replacing mains fuses”, page 76.
6 Power supply For information on the power supply, see “4.4 Technical data”, page 14, as well as the labeling on the power supply (rating plate).

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

Fig. 3: Rating plate
1 Supply voltage 2 Serial number 3 Production date

4.3 Sniffer line

You need a sniffer line to operate the device. Sniffer lines are available in four lengths: 3 m, 5 m, 10 m and 15 m.
The sniffer line is made of a flexible tube (multi-function cable), a handle with controls (sniffer handle) and a sniffer probe.
There is a special sniffer line for robotic applications (see “10.1 Accessories”, page 81).

Sniffer probe

There are rigid and flexible sniffer probes with different lengths.

Sniffer handle display and functions

The display on the sniffer handle shows current information on the measuring process. You can operate functions frequently used during measurement with both buttons. LEDs inserted in the handle illuminate the test area.

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Fig. 4: Handle: display and functions
1 Display 2 ZERO adjustment 3 LEDs

4 Speaker (on the rear) 5 I·Guide operation

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4.4

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

Technical data

Table 2: Technical data

Mechanical data Dimensions (W H D)

610 mm 370 mm 265 mm

Weight

34 kg

Ambient conditions

Permissible ambient temperature (during 10 °C to 45 °C operation)

Permissible storage temperature

-20 °C to 60 °C

Max. relative humidity up to 31 °C

80 %

Max. relative humidity from 31 °C to 40 °C Linearly dropping from 80 % to 50 %

Max. relative humidity above 40 °C

50 %

Pollution degree

II

Max. altitude above sea level

2000 m

Electrical data

Supply voltages and frequencies

100 … 120 V, 50 / 60 Hz

207 … 236 V, 50 / 60 Hz

Power consumption

200 VA

Protection class

IP 20

Overvoltage category Mains fuse

II 2 4 A slow-blow

Power supply cable

2.5 m

Noise level

< 54 dBA

Physical data

Minimum detectable leak rate

R134a

0.05 g/a (0.002 oz/yr)

R600a Helium

0.05 g/a (0.002 oz/yr) < 1 10-6 mbar l/s

Measurement range

6 decades

Detectable masses

2 to 200 amu

Mass spectrometer

Quadrupol mass spectrometer

Ion source

2 cathodes

Time constant of the leak rate signal

< 1s

Gas flow through the capillary

120 to 200 sccm

Measured at 1 atm (1013 mbar) at sea level.

The flow rate changes with geographical

height and barometric pressure.

Time until ready for operation

< 2 min

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Table 2: Technical data (cont.)
Response time 3 m sniffer line 5 m sniffer line 10 m sniffer line 15 m sniffer line
Table 3: Factory settings
Alarm profile Alarm delay Number of measuring points (I·Guide) Functions Internal Recording output Baud rate and blank flange Pressure unit Flow rate
Lower limit Upper limit Sensitivity test Gas, definition Device speaker Handle speaker Selecting a cathode I·Guide Calibration (cal), internal Contrast Volume Minimum volume Leak rate, selected, highest Leak rate filter Menu PIN Measuring time (I·Guide) Measuring mass Peak value ECO-Check Relay outputs RS-232 protocol Sniffer probe, light Sniffer probe, filter, maintenance Recorder, gas Scaling of the recorder Language SPS outputs and inputs

0.7 sec. 0.9 sec. 1.4 sec. 3.0 sec.
Trigger alarm Deactivated 4 Activated Activated Auto 9600 CR+LF mbar
100 sccm 250 sccm Activated Gas 1, gas 2, gas 3, gas 4, gas 5, gas 6 Activated Trigger value A Deactivated Activated Not inverted, setting 30 2 2 Automatic I·Filter Deactivated, 0000 1 second 69 Deactivated, 5 seconds Activated See interface description ASCII Activated, Level 4 100 hours Auto Logarithmic English See interface description

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Table 3: Factory settings (cont.)
Control location Search threshold Trigger value, sum (I·Guide) Trigger and unit Idle time (I·Guide) Maintenance, sniffer probe filter Zero time Zero key sniffer line ZERO key main unit

Local and RS-232 90 % 10 g/a 4 g/a 3 seconds 100 hours 5 seconds Activated Activated

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Installation

5.1 Setup
Danger due to moisture and electricity Moisture getting into the device can lead to personal injury from electric shocks and to material damage from short circuits. Operate the Ecotec E3000 only in a dry environment. Operate the Ecotec E3000 away from sources of liquid and moisture.
Danger due to dropping heavy loads The device is heavy and can damage persons and items through tilting or dropping. Place the device only on a sufficiently sturdy surface.
Material damage due to vibration. Parts of the measurement technology rotate and must not be shaken. The parts continue to rotate for several minutes after the device is shut down. Place the device only on a sturdy, vibration-free surface. The device must not be shaken during operation and at least five minutes after being
switched off.
Material damage due to an overheated device The device heats up during operation and can overheat without sufficient ventilation. Please note the specifications, see page 14. Ensure sufficient ventilation especially on the ventilation openings on the left and
right of the device: free space on the side at least 20 cm, in front and in the rear at least 10 cm. Keep heat sources away from the device. Do not subject the device to direct sunlight.

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Material damage due to transport restraint that has not been removed The transport restraint blocks the mechanical system in the device. Remove the transport restraint before the start-up.
The transport restraint is on the bottom of the Ecotec E3000 and consists of a yellow star screw.

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Fig. 5: Unscrew the yellow transport restraint before the start-up
5.2 Connecting the sniffer line

Material damage due to a missing sniffer line The device must not be operated without a connected sniffer line in order to avoid overpressure in pump and measurement system. Connect the sniffer line before you start up the device. Do not replace the sniffer line while the device is in operation.
Align the red marking on the sniffer line plug with the red marking on the socket. Push the sniffer line plug into the socket on the device until it locks into place. Pull the grooved ring on the plug to release it. The ring opens the lock and you can pull out the plug.

5.2.1

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

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Fig. 6: Capillary filter
1 Sniffer probe end 2 Plugwasher 3 Metal capillary filter d Plastic capillary filter

5.2.1.1

Replacing the plastic capillary filter with the metal capillary filter
1 Turn off the Ecotec E3000. 2 Unscrew the plastic capillary filter. 3 Insert the plugwasher, see fig. 6 on page 19. 4 Screw in the metal capillary filter on the sniffer probe end. 5 Calibrate the Ecotec E3000, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38.

5.2.1.2

Replacing the metal capillary filter with the plastic capillary filter
If you want to switch from a capillary filter made of metal to a capillary filter made of plastic, you have to the remove the plugwasher. The plugwasher sits on the steel capillary in the sniffer probe.
1 Turn off the Ecotec E3000.
2 Unscrew the filter.
3 Unscrew the two cross-head screws in the sniffer probe flange and take out the sniffer probe.
4 Push the capillary out of the plastic sheath a bit from the top with a narrow pin or a thin needle (about 0.5 mm). Make sure that the sinter filter in the sniffer probe flange does not get lost in doing so
5 Remove the plugwasher from the sniffer probe.

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Fig. 7: Pushing out the capillary 6 Put the sinter filter back in and tighten the sniffer probe on the handle.

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7 Screw the plastic capillary filter on the sniffer probe. 8 Calibrate the Ecotec E3000, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38.

5.2.1.3

Water protectiontip mounting and remove
With the help of the water protection tip, you can check test objects with low surface moisture, e.g. condensation moisture, for tightness.

Short circuit hazard Sucked in liquid can destroy the device. Do not suction in liquids with the device.
The water protection tip is screwed onto the sniffer probe end like the metal capillary filter. The small plugwasher must also be placed below the end, see “5.2.1.2 Replacing the metal capillary filter with the plastic capillary filter”, page 19.

Fig. 8: Tightening the water conservation sniffer probe
For renewed mounting of the plastic capillary filter, see “5.2.1.1 Replacing the plastic capillary filter with the metal capillary filter”, page 19.

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5.2.2

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

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Fig. 9: Sniffer line holder mounting The holder has two hooks that are inserted into two slits on the front panel of the device. The holder is pulled to the front panel of the device with a magnet on its rear.
5.3 Connecting the ECO-Check calibrated leak
A built-in calibrated leak (ECO-Check) and different external calibrated leaks are available as accessories available for the Ecotec E3000, see “10.1 Accessories”, page 81. Please refer to the ECO-Check installation manual on how to connect the ECO-Check.
5.4 Connecting the external display unit to the Ecotec E3000RC
Connect the external display unit and the Ecotec E3000RC with the appropriate connecting cable. Secure the plug on the socket by tightening the screws.

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

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

Danger from electric shock Improperly earthed or protected products may be dangerous to life in case of a fault. The use of the device is not permitted without a connected protective conductor. Only use the included 3-wire power cable. Make sure that the mains plug is always accessible.
Connect the device to the electric power supply with the supplied power cable.

5.5.1

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

5.5.2

Connecting with a PLC
The connection is made with a commercially available 25-pin SUB-D plug. Please refer to the “Interface description Ecotec E3000” (doc. no. kins22e1) for further information on data exchange.

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6 Operation
6.1 Start-up
Connect a sniffer line and switch on the device with the mains plug. The Ecotec E3000 starts a self-test lasting several minutes. The display shows the headline “Running up” and the individual steps of the self-test.
Start screen in EN

Fig. 11: The device runs up
After running up, the Ecotec E3000 already measures the gas concentration in the environment. There is no separate start function. But you have to still calibrate the device and make different settings for your intended measurement.
If the ECO-Check calibrated leak is not in the Ecotec E3000, an acoustic warning signal and the warning 71 are output during the first start-up.
To stop the alarm quickly, press the key on the bottom right (labeled “OK”). If you are working without the ECO-Check, you should deactivate the alarm permanently, see “ECOCheck”, page 34.
6.2 Operating the device

6.2.1

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

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6.2.1.1 Recurring function symbols
The keys are always assigned with the following functions and labeled with the shown symbols.
Setting the volume for speakers and head phones. Set volume: The set volume is displayed on the bottom edge of the display. Value range: 0 (off ) to 10 (max.)

Back

­ Calling the main menu. ­ Calling a window again that was closed with . Calling up calibration.
The lower edge of the display shows “Zero” if a zero point has been set since the device start-up. Calling up information: software version, operating hours, serial number, date & time, alarm profile. Back to last menu level.

Navigating in a list box.

Pressing the key assigns the allocation “0” to that key and “1” to an adjacent key. The same setting option exists for the numbers “2/3”, “4/5”, “6/7”, and “8/ 9”. Closing the window and calling up the measurement view. Back to the window with ­ Measurement with I·Guide: calling up the list of I·Guide programs.
Calling up help for the current function.
Confirming an entry or selection.

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Elements of the measurement view

The measured leak rates are shown numerically and with logarithmically divided bar graph displays.
The other elements of the measurement view are shown in the following figure.

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1 Gas

6 Leak rate unit

2 Bell: search threshold exceeded; flashing bell: 7 Marking arrow: marks the measurement

trigger value exceeded

displayed on the sniffer handle

3 Search threshold (broken line)

8 Bar graph, logarithmic

4 Trigger value

9 Status bar: symbols and text overlay provide

5 Numerical leak rate display

information about the device status

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

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

Calling the main menu. Returning you to the last window that was closed with .

Calibration key (CAL) The key on the top right next to the display can be used to start a calibration of the Ecotec E3000 with an external test leak at any time. Additional information on completing an external calibration, see “6.4.2.2 External calibration with external calibrated leak”, page 40.

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

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Information key
Pressing the information key i (to the bottom right of the display) shows information on
the status of the Ecotec E3000. Details: see “6.4.6.1 Calling up information on the measurement”, page 46.
Status line Status information is displayed in the lower line of the measurement window. The set volume for the alarm is displayed in the left of the line.
If the small speaker flashes, it indicates that the device speaker is switched off. If the number flashes, it indicates that the alarm delay is switched on, see “Alarm delay”, page 29
A small black triangle with an exclamation point next to it can indicate an active warning.
If the ZERO function is activated, the word “ZERO” follows in the status line.
If the first cathode (filament A) of the mass spectrometer has been consumed and the Ecotec E3000 switches automatically to the second cathode (filament B), the display will show “Fil. B” in the status line.
If you working with an activated IGS, “IGS” will be shown in the status line.

6.2.3

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

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Fig. 14: Operating elements and display on the sniffer handle
1 Leak rate as bar graph 2 Leak rate, numerical. Unit, as shown on the main unit 3 Measured gas 4 Left key, assigned “Zero” e Right key, different assignments
The measured leak rate is shown as an increasing or decreasing bar. The second line shows the leak rate as a numerical figure (with the same measurement unit as in the main display). The third line shows the abbreviation for the measured gas.
Depending on the measurement, the display can also show something else, e.g. “Error” or the number of a warning.
If you search for several gases simultaneously, you can switch between individual measurement results with the right key. The right key can also be used to confirm messages or states during a measurement cycle.
You can trigger the ZERO function with the left key, see “Zero”, page 31.

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

6.2.4

Special features of the Ecotec E3000RC
The Ecotec E3000RC has a connection panel for the external display unit instead of the built-in display. Two LEDs (to the left of the plug) provide information on the status of the Ecotec E3000RC, even if the external display unit is not connected.
The green LED shows that the Ecotec E3000RC is switched on. It has a steady green light if an external display is connected and flashes if no external display can be detected.
The red LED flashes in case of an error message; a steady red light indicates a warning.

Fig. 15: Connection panel with LEDs
If no display unit is connected, you can confirm error messages and warnings by pressing both keys on the sniffer line simultaneously.
The external display unit has four keys:
The menu key opens the main menu. The current measured background value is set as zero point with the ZERO key, see
“Zero”, page 31. The START / STOP keys do not have any function (the external display unit can also be
used with other leak detectors made by INFICON that require these keys).

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6.3 Settings before measurements
Before the first measurements, you should make different device settings in the following menus: Miscellaneous Display Audio Vacuum & access control Interfaces (for control via interfaces and if you use an ECO-Check) You can access the menus via the main menu
6.3.1 Miscellaneous

Language
Time & Date Sniffer light Pressure unit Leak rate filter

You can select one of the following languages:
English (factory setting) German French Italian Portuguese Spanish Japanese (Katakana) Chinese (Mandarin, simplified Chinese)
To set the language to English temporarily, press keys two and six during the run-up of the Ecotec. Call up the language setting after the run-up and set the required language.
First page: internal date with the format DD.MM.YYYY Second page (press key on the bottom right ) time with the format SS:MM.
Activate/deactivate light Adjust brightness from 1 (min) to 6 (max)
atm Torr Pa mbar
Auto Fixed I·Filter
The I·Filter is an intelligent filter algorithm that delivers the best results regarding interference suppression and stability of the leak rate signal. It was especially developed for the use in the Ecotec E3000.
Only in cases in which the older Ecotec II model was replaced with an Ecotec E3000 and the Ecotec E3000 is used in a fixed test device can it be necessary to select the older filter settings “Auto” or “Fixed”.

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Alarm delay Wake up

With very unstable surface conditions, it can be expedient to emit an acoustic alarm only if the trigger value is exceeded for a specified period of time. If the function is activated, the number indicating the volume of the device speaker flashes in the status bar.
Setting range: 0 to 9.9 seconds, in tenths of a second
Although the alarm delay is activated thedevice possibly does not warn when it finds a leak. So that every test successes do the following.
Please note the measurement display in the device and the handle.
Deactivate the function when surface conditions are stable again.
If the Ecotec E3000 is in idle state (sleep), a time can be set for it to start automatically. This way you can set the Ecotec up to run through its warm-up phase already before the shift starts.
You can set a separate wake-up time exact to the minute for each day of the week.
To deactivate the wake up again, set the wake-up time to 00:00.

6.3.2 Audio settings

Beep sound Device speaker Audio sniffer
Alarm profile

You can switch off the signals that indicate the completion of specific functions.
You can switch off the speaker installed in the main unit. This does not influence the speaker connection.
You can choose whether the speaker in the sniffer handle should signal the exceedance of search threshold or trigger value. You can also switch off the speaker completely.
You can assign one of three alarm profiles to the device speaker: Pinpoint Setpoint Trigger/alarm

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Table 4: Features of the alarm profiles Alarm profile pinpoint

Search value exceeded Trigger value exceeded Acoustic tracing of the measurement result
Comment

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< 1/10 trigger value: low frequency >1/10 trigger value up to 10 trigger value: rising frequency > 10 trigger value: high frequency Recommended, for precise leak localization

Alarm profile setpoint
Acoustic signal low frequency
Acoustic signal high frequency
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Alarm profile trigger/alarm Acoustic signal low frequency Two-tone signal ­

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Three different two-tone

signals available for selection.

This allows identification with a signal for devices that are used together.

Volume

You can adjust the volume that cannot be set lower with the plus and minus keys next to the display. This way you can prevent the acoustic signals from being switched off accidentally during the measurement.
The adjustment applies to the speaker in the main unit and the head phones.
You can also set the current volume of speaker and head phones here.
Setting range: 0 to 15

Hearing damage from excessively loud signals The volume of signals can exceed 85 dB(A). Keep away from the device if the volume has been set to high. Wear ear protection, when needed.

6.3.3

Display settings
In the menu “Settings > Display”, you can set the display details of the device display and the display in the sniffer handle.

Contrast

Increase or decrease the display contrast using the arrow buttons. Holding the button scrolls through the values. The new setting takes immediate effect in the display.
To adjust the contrast to the currently displayed menu, select “Automatic”. To display a dark background and the script in bright characters, select “Invert display”. If the display is no longer legible because it is too dark or too bright, you can reset the setting as follows:
1 Switch the device off and back on.
2 Press keys 3 and 7 during the run-up until the display can be recognized again.

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3 Call up the window for the contrast setting and confirm the new value. The device will otherwise use the old, unrecognizable setting after the next start-up.
The factory setting with black font on light background can be inverted. This causes the display to emit less light overall.
You can set if and how long the highest measured value is to be displayed additionally below the current leak rate.
Setting range: 0 to 20 seconds.

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Fig. 16: Measurement view with maximum value display 1 Maximum value

6.3.3.1

Gas display handle
In the menu “Settings > Display > Gas display handle” you can define which gas is shown in the display in the sniffer handle.

Automatic

The display always shows the gas that the most of is measured currently. If a trigger value is exceeded, this gas will be displayed.

Manual

You can switch between gases with the right key on the handle.

Auto with hold

You can switch to another gas with the right key on the handle. After the hold time has elapsed, the display again shows the gas that the most of is measured currently.

Hold time

The hold time can be set to 5, 10, 15, or 20 seconds.

6.3.4 Vacuum & access control

Zero

The gas concentration contained in the measurement environment can be set as zero point for measurement (background suppression). The function has the brief name “Zero”.
If the gas concentration drips after setting the zero point, a negative measured value should be displayed. In order to avoid that, the zero point is revised downward if the measured value is negative for the duration of the “Zero time”, see below.
The zero point is not automatically revised up (wards). It is therefore important to regularly reset the zero point.
The zero point can be set with the left key on the handle and with the key “Zero” in the measurement view.

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Zero time Flow limits

You can activate or deactivate the keys here in this menu. Deactivation prevents that the function is triggered inadvertently and that an incorrect absolute measured value is thus displayed.
The key on the sniffer line handle can also be activated or deactivated by pressing the key longer.
Zero time is the time during which the leak rate must be negative so that the zero point can be revised downward automatically. The best setting depends on your measurement conditions (sampling speed, gas background, test specimen).
Setting range: 1 to 9.9 s
To detect a leak on the 160-sccm capillary, an upper limit value is set. If the value is exceeded, the system issues the warning “Capillary broken”. With longer exceedance, device components are also switched off to protect them.
To detect a clogging of the 160-sccm capillary, a lower limit value is set. If the value is fallen short of, the system issues warning “Changed flow!”. With a strong lower deviation, the error message “Flow through capillary too low” is issued.
Possible settings range from 160 to 999 sccm or 0 to 160 sccm.
The closer the lower limit value is set to the actual flow rate, the more sensitive the Ecotec E3000 reacts to a beginning clogging of the filter and the sniffer line.

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Sensitivity

Fig. 17: Setting flow limits
The flow through the sniffer line depends on the atmospheric pressure of the environment. If you operate the device at great height, the flow rate through the sniffer line can drop considerably, approx. 20 % per 1000 m height. Reset the flow limits accordingly in this case.
The sensitivity check in the device ensures that the sensitivity of the Ecotec E3000 is always sufficient. The entire gas flow from sniffer probe to sensor is monitored and the software simultaneously checks whether the Ecotec E3000 can determine the correct signal strength with it. The monitoring ensures that the Ecotec E3000 does not become insensitive and that leaks are not detected without the user noticing. If the sensitivity is reduced, the error message “Sensitivity too low” is issued. Recalibration can restore sensitivity in this case, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38. The error message is repeated every 15 seconds until calibration is started.

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Monitoring check

Fig. 18: Monitoring check
We urgently recommend leaving the monitoring switched on at all times. It should be deactivated only for measurements in an argon-free environment because monitoring requires the argon signal.

Cathode automatically

When the function is activated, each time the E3000 is switched on, the other Cathode switched. This ensures that both cathodes are used equally.

Calibration

In the window “Calibration” you can activate or deactivate the external calibration. In this way, you prevent an external calibration that was previously carried out inadvertently is overwritten. More about calibration, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38.

Changing the menu PIN

You can protect access to the settings with a PIN.
To prevent entry errors, you have to enter the PIN twice. After confirmation with “OK”, the main menu is displayed and the PIN is effective immediately.
To cancel protection again, enter “0000” as the new PIN (factory setting).

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Fig. 19: Defining the menu PIN

6.3.5

Interfaces

In “Settings > Interfaces”, you enter the settings for the interfaces and for the ECO-Check. Please refer to the interface description (kins22e1) for detailed information on interfaces.

Control location

Local RS-232 Local and RS-232
Local: Only measurements can be read out via the RS-232 interface. They are not available to control the device.

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Recorder outputs > Recorder output scale
Recorder outputs > Recorder output gas PLC Setup > Define PLC inputs (outputs) RS-232 settings
RS-232 protocol
ECO-Check

RS-232: The Ecotec E3000 is controlled almost exclusively via the interface. The display serves only for a visual check. Some settings can be changed on the device. Please use the protection via access PIN if all functions on the device are to be inaccessible, see “Changing the menu PIN”, page 33. Local and RS-232: The Ecotec E3000 can be controlled via interface and entries on the device.
Linear Logarithmic The output is on channel 1 (pin 1 of the I/O connection).
Gas 1 to 4 Auto
You will assign different commands to the pins of the I/O connection here.
Baud rate 1200/2400/4800/9600/19200/38400 End sign LF/CR/CR + LF
LD ASCII Diagnosis Printer Auto Printer Manual
If you do not use an ECO-Check calibrated leak, you should choose “Deactivate” here. Otherwise, warning 71 “No communication with ECO-Check” will be issued at every start of the Ecotec E3000. If you use an ECO-Check calibrated leak, you can set up a warning for the time of use here: 14/30/60/90 days.

6.4 Settings for the measurements
With delivery, the data are programmed for the following gases and the measurement results are shown below each other in the display: R134a R32 R600a He
The gas selection can be changed at any time.

6.4.1

Selecting the gas, changing gas parameters, activating measurement
You can access the settings via the main menu Select “Measuring parameters”

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Fig. 20: Gas information for the measurement
The display shows:
four gases the respective mass position the respective trigger value the addition “Deactivated” if the associated gas is currently not searched for, see below.
You can also define your own gas with the key “Gas def.”, see “6.4.5 Setting a user-defined gas”, page 44.
Press the key to the right of the gas whose parameters you want to change. The window “Measuring param. gas …” will open.

Fig. 21: Changing the settings for gas 1
With the keys up and down you select a setting. Pressing the key “change” on the bottom right opens the associated settings menu.

Gas

The gas to search for is displayed. You can open the gas library with “change” and choose

from approx. 100 gases there.

User-defined gases are displayed at the end of the list.

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Status Trigger and unit

Fig. 22: The gas library
“Status” shows whether the search for this gas is activated or deactivated. You can change the setting at any time. If the search for a gas is deactivated, it will also be displayed in the window “Measuring parameters”.
In the measurement window, the display of the measurement result for a deactivated gas is dropped and the display is clearer.
In the window “Trigger & unit”, you can set the trigger value with the keys on the left and select the unit with the keys on the right.

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Search & Limit (search threshold and display limit)

Fig. 23: Setting trigger value and unit

The following table shows the adjustable units and the associated limits for the trigger value.

Table 5: Trigger value according to unit

Unit g/a oz/yr ppm mbar l/s Pa m3/s atm cc/s Torr l/s sft³/yr

Lower trigger value limit Upper trigger value limit

0.1

1000

0.004

100

1 2 10-7 2 10-8 2 10-7 2 10-7 2 10-4

999999 9.9 10-2 9.9 10-3 9.9 10-2 9.9 10-2 9.9 10+1

In the window “Search threshold display limit”, you can set the search threshold with the keys on the left and select the factor for the lower display limit with the keys on the right.

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The search threshold is a percentage of the trigger value and serves as an additional warning level. Smaller leaks that are even below the trigger value can also be reported, when needed, see “Alarm profile”, page 29.
The absolute value of the search threshold is calculated by the device and displayed.

Internal calibration Mass and position

Fig. 24: Setting display limit and search threshold
With the function “Display limit”, you can hide measurement results that are below the expected leak rate. This makes the measurement view clearer especially in view of the measurement bar because smaller measurement results are hidden.
You can define the lower display limit as a multiple of the lowest measurable leak rate (1 , 2 , 5 , 10 , 20 , 50 , 100 ).
You can deactivate internal calibration. If it is deactivated, only the more precise external calibration can be made for the gas, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38.
Internal calibration is precluded from the start if the mass position of a gas is outside the range from 40 to 105 amu.
With the selection of a gas from the gas library, a standard mass position is automatically selected for gas to be measured. If the device could respond to other substances in the working environment for the leak test, we recommend selecting another mass position for the verification of the required gas. You can find a list of all possible gases with their normal and alternative mass positions in the Appendix, see page 82.

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Cal. factor

Fig. 25: Selection of another mass position
Below the selected mass is the information whether it is the preferred mass or not. In addition, the molecular mass of the gas as well as the height of the peak in relation to the highest peak for this gas are displayed. The standard factor is a measure of the sensitivity of the device for the gas at the set mass position.
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Last cal. Cal. method

Based on this line, you can check when the last calibration took place. The line shows whether calibration was external or internal.

6.4.2

Calibration
The Ecotec E3000 can be calibrated most conveniently by adding an ECO-Check calibrated leak. The ECO-Check can be integrated in the front panel of the device or set up at the testing position. It compensates temperature fluctuation and thus enables the accuracy required for calibration.
The ECO-Check calibrated leak includes R134a. It can be used for the calibration of gases with a mass position from 40 to 105 amu because the Ecotec E3000 converts the calibration result for the measurement of these gases.
You get the most accurate calibration with the external calibrated leak. The calibrated leaks are valid for one gas each and temperature-insensitive.

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When to calibrate?

The device should be calibrated daily and after every operator change. Calibration is additionally required after the following events:
Sniffer line replacement Sniffer line probe replacement Switch between gases (if you calibrate with an external calibrated leak) Filter replacement Prompt for calibration by the system

6.4.2.1 Internal calibration with ECO-Check

Incorrect calibration because of operating temperature that is too low Calibrating the device in the cold state can deliver incorrect measurement results. The device must have been switched on for at least 60 minutes before calibration for
hydrogen measurement. The device must have been switched on for at least 20 minutes before calibration for
the measurement of all gases.
The ECO-Check must be installed; refer to installation manual of the ECO- Check.

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Fig. 26: Built-in ECO-Check calibrated leak
If a gas measurement cannot be calibrated with the ECO-Check because the gas mass position is outside of 40 to 105 amu, the message “Int. calibration impossible” is displayed for this gas subsequent to calibration.
If a gas was blocked for internal calibration in the menu “Settings gas”, the message “Gas deactivated” (see “Internal calibration”, page 37) is displayed.
The Ecotec E3000 notices if you insert the sniffer tip in the opening of the calibrated leak and starts calibration automatically. Messages subsequently guide you through the calibration process.
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reached operating temperature because it was switched off only briefly before calibration. Otherwise remove the sniffer probe again and start calibration later.
After measuring and a short calculation period, the results of calibration are shown in the display. The old and the new calibration factor as well as the old and the new relative peak position are displayed.
In order to prevent that an earlier external and thus more accurate calibration is accidentally overwritten, you have press the key “Confirm new values” to complete the calibration.
1 Switch to measurement view.
2 Insert the sniffer tip in the opening of the ECO-Check until you feed some resistance.
3 Press the right key on the sniffer handle as soon as the display shows the line “Calibration: Press right key”.
4 Remove the sniffer tip from the reference leak if the display shows the line “Remove sniffer from cal-opening”.
5 Confirm the new values with the key on the bottom right.

Check calibration (Test function)

If you insert the sniffer tip in the opening of the ECO-Check during measurement operation, an examination of the calibration is started automatically (test function). The device checks the measured value of the ECO-Check while the sniffer probe is inside the opening of the calibrated leak. The operator is subsequently prompted to remove the sniffer tip from the opening of the calibrated leak.
For gases released for internal calibration, either “Test o.k.” or “Recalibration required!” will appear. For gases not activated for internal calibration, “Gas deactivated” will be displayed. For gases that cannot be calibrated with the ECO-Check because of very high or very low mass positions, “Gas spec. test not possible” is shown.
Press the key “OK” or the right key on the handle to return to measurement operation.

6.4.2.2 External calibration with external calibrated leak
For external calibration of the Ecotec E3000, we recommend calibrated leaks with leak rates > 2 g/a. If background concentrations in the testing environment are clearly increased, a calibrated leak with a higher leak rate is required.
External calibration is a semi-automatic process. Text messages in the display guide you through the calibration process. Calibration can be stopped at any time with the key “Cancel”.

Incorrect calibration because of operating temperature that is too low
Calibrating the device in the cold state can deliver incorrect measurement results.
The device must have been switched on for at least 60 minutes before calibration for hydrogen measurement.
The device must have been switched on for at least 20 minutes before calibration for the measurement of all gases.

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A warning is displayed if the device has not be switched on for 20 minutes yet. Simply confirm the warning and then continue with calibration if you know that the device has reached operating temperature because it was switched off only briefly before calibration. Otherwise start calibration again later.
The gas measurement to be calibrated is generally activated. If you want to calibrate a deactivated measurement, activate the gas in the menu “Measuring parameters”.
After measuring and a short calculation period, the results of calibration are shown in the display. The old and the new calibration factor as well as the old and the new relative peak position are displayed.

1 Switch to measurement view.
2 Press the key “Cal”. The list of gases currently set for measurement is displayed (up to four gases).
3 Select the gas that the measurement is to be calibrated for.
4 Check whether the gas and the displayed leak rate match the data of the calibrated leak. If the leak rate does not match, select “Leak rate change” and correct the value.
5 Select “Start”.
6 Hold the sniffer tip into the center of calibrated leak opening and follow the instructions in the display. If you have to wait until the air signal has stabilized then this can take up to 30 seconds with a helium or hydrogen calibration.
7 Confirm the new values with the key on the bottom right.

6.4.3

Gas equivalent to helium and hydrogen, settings for diluted gas
If you are looking for helium or hydrogen, you can have also have the determined leak rate for the gas equivalent displayed, e.g. as R134a.
If you have an equivalent set, all displays will show the original gas followed by the equivalent in brackets. Example: He (R134a)
Proceed as follows to set a gas equivalent:
1 Select helium or hydrogen from the gas library.
2 Select the line “Status” in the window “Settings gas …” and press “Change”.
3 Select “Equivalent name” in the window that opens. The gas library will be displayed again.
4 Select the equivalent name and confirm with “OK”.

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Fig. 27: Example for a measurement view with helium as refrigerant equivalent
You can also take a different pressure and/or different concentration between original gas and gas equivalent into consideration.
An internal conversion of the measurement result thus allows the Ecotec E3000 to approximate the result of a leak pre-check close to the result of a main leak examination.
Enter the settings for concentration and pressure in the window “Settings gas … > Status > Change > Equivalent settings”.

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Switching off the gas equivalent function

Fig. 28: Setting the parameters for gas equivalent and diluted gas
In this window, you can enter the helium or hydrogen filling pressure. You can enter the pressure for the equivalent gas next to that.
The bottom right shows the correction factor of helium/Hydrogen based on the gas equivalent. If a set of parameters that exceeds the limits of the Ecotec E3000 is entered, the correction factor is displayed with inverted colors. In this case, adjust the parameter until the correction factor display returns to normal.
On the bottom left, you can enter the value for the gas concentration. If you are looking for diluted helium or hydrogen, you can take the dilution into consideration in this setting. The leak rate for the undiluted gas is then displayed as the measured value.
Select “OK” when all parameters are set correctly.
Please note: If you are working with diluted gas, you have to select the original gas as gas equivalent, i.e. gas and gas equivalent are identical.
To switch off the gas equivalent setting, select the last entry from the gas library (Settings gas … > Status > Change > Equivalent name).

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Fig. 29: The last entry switches off the gas equivalent function

6.4.4

Suppressing interfering gases (Sophisticated interfering gas suppression – IGS)
IGS causes the findings of the interfering gases cyclopentane, isopentane as well as any mixture thereof to be suppressed during the search for refrigerant R600a. Up to an interfering gas concentration of 50 g/a, the error is only 1 % at most.
If IGS is activated, only one additional gas can be entered in the list of sample gases. If more than two gases are activated for R600a when IGS is activated, the additional gases (starting with the highest gas number from 1 to 4) will automatically be deactivated so that there are only two gases left.
If R600a is measured with IGS and R134a is set as second gas, select mass position 83 for R134a because malfunctions between propellant and R134a will occur otherwise.
IGS requires little maintenance. If repeated false alarms occur during the sniffing with IGS, calibration must be set to interfering gases, see below.

Activating IGS

1 Select R600a as the gas to be searched for: “Measuring parameters > Gas… > Gas > Change > R600a > OK”.
2 Switch to mass setting in the window “Measuring param. gas …”.
3 Browse the available mass positions until “IGS” is displayed in the line for the preferred mass.
4 Confirm with “OK”.

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IGS alignment

Fig. 30: Selection of the IGS mode for R600a
The previous, actual calibration is carried out with an external test leak as it is with other gases. For the additional IGS alignment, you need a cyclopentane test leak and an isopentane test leak, available as “Calibration set for IGS mode”.

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The Ecotec E3000 recognizes errors you make in the gas sequence during the alignment and notifies you with a flashing gas display.
1 Activate IGS, see above.
2 Select “Cal” in the measurement window.
3 Select the gas R600a in the window “Select gas”. The entry should be expanded with IGS.
4 Select “IGS alignment” in the window “Start external calibration” and follow the instructions on the display.
5 Confirm the calibration with “OK”.

6.4.5

Setting a user-defined gas
You can save the settings for six individual gases. In the main menu, select “Measuring parameters > Gas def.”, then one entry and
“Change”.

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User library no. Name
Massposition
Normalisation factor

Fig. 31: Settings for a user-defined gas
You can switch between settings with the arrow keys and open a settings window by pressing the “change” key.
Shows the number of the gas definition to be edited currently.
You have to enter a name for the gas to be defined.
The buttons are assigned with letters and you can assign names with six characters with them. Once you have entered the sixth character, you can leave the window by selecting “OK”.
The mass determines the position of the peak at which the user-defined gas is measured. The Ecotec E3000 can verify masses from 2 to 200 amu.
The buttons are with assigned with numbers and you can enter masses between 2 and 200.
The standard factor is used to convert the current supplied by the sensor into a leak rate signal. If you are setting a user-defined gas, the Ecotec E3000 should subsequently be calibrated with an external test leak, if possible. If calibration is successful, you will not modify the standard factor. If calibration fails and the error message “Calibration factor too high” is displayed, the standard factor must be reduced by decade, e.g. from 1.0E+08 to 1.0E+07. If the error message “Calibration factor too low” is displayed, increase the standard factor by a decade, e.g. from 1.0E+08 to 1.0E+09. Repeat this process until Ecotec E3000 calibration is completed successfully.

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Molecule mass

Enter the molecular mass of the gas to be measured with the arrow keys (usually included in the data sheet for the gas).

6.4.6 Measuring

Electric shock hazard
Electrical voltages can be transmitted via sniffer tip and can cause damage to property or personal injury.
Do not touch live parts with the sniffer probe.
Disconnect electrically operated test objects from the mains before starting the leak test and secure them against being restarted without authorization.

Danger of eye damage LEDs generate a bundled light that can damage eyes. Do not look into the LEDs from a short distance or for a longer period of time.

Electric shock hazard
Sucked in liquids can trigger short circuits and cause damage to property or personal injury.
Do not suction in liquids with the device.
Use the water conservation tip in humid environments, see “5.2.1.3 Water protectiontip mounting and remove”, page 20.

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Requirements

Material damage due to a missing sniffer line The device must not be operated without a connected sniffer line in order to avoid overpressure in pump and measurement system. Connect the sniffer line before you start up the device. Do not replace the sniffer line while the device is in operation.
Measurement requires: A sniffer line connected to the main unit. The device has run up and warmed up, see “6.1 Start-up”, page 23. The device is calibrated, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38.

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You have made the device settings requires for measurement, see “6.3 Settings before measurements”, page 28.
You have made the measurement settings requires for measurement, see “6.4 Settings for the measurements”, page 34.

Measuring position and speed

Hold the sniffer probe to the possible leak as close as possible. The tip may even touch the test specimen. If a weldseam or the like is to be tested, the tip should be moved along the path at a speed of less than 10 cm/s. Please also note the minimum measurement time for the search for helium, see “Special features with helium”, page 56.

Test sequence

1 Keep the sniffer probe away from possible gas sources and press the left key on the sniffer handle (ZERO).
2 Sniff the test specimen.
If there is a leak, it will be reported in the displays, with flashing LEDs in the sniffer handle and – depending on your settings – also with an acoustic signal.
Because of the high measuring sensitivity of the device and because interfering gases can falsify the measurement result, you should repeat the measurement if a leak has been reported. Remember to suppress the background again beforehand (press the left key on the sniffer handle).

Measuring with unstable surface conditions

With very unstable surface conditions, it can be expedient to emit an alarm only if the trigger value is exceeded for a specified period of time, see “Alarm delay”, page 29.

6.4.6.1

Calling up information on the measurement
Press the key to obtain information on the current measurement:
Software version Operating hours Serial number Date and time Alarm profile Selected gases with mass position and trigger value. Gases that are set but that are not
currently sought for are marked.

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Fig. 32: Information on the measurement If there is an error message or a warning then this will be displayed instead of the gases.

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Fig. 33: Information page with warning

6.4.7

Measuring with I·Guide
I·Guide was developed to support the operator in the application of the correct technique for leak tests.
With an I·Guide program, a time sequence and a repetition rate are predefined for sniffing for one or two gases. The following details can be set:
one or two gases trigger values for the gases number of measuring points measurement time per measuring point idle time between measurements (transition to next measuring point) maximum permissible overall leak rate for the part to be tested
The right key on the sniffer handle must be pressed in order to confirm the measurement at an individual measuring point. Confirmation can alternatively take place via the interface programming.
You can set ten I·Guide programs.

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Fig. 34: Measurement view in an I·Guide program

I·Guide as a timer signal

You can also do without the calculation of an overall leak rate. The I·Guide program then serves merely as a default for time-controlled measuring. Set the number of measuring points to zero for this.

Capturing the results of a long measurement series with I·Guide

You can combine the leak rates of a maximum of 99 measurements with I·Guide. Set the number of measuring points to 99 for that. If you subsequently press the right key on the sniffer handle for two seconds during the measurement, a result window with the individual measurements and the overall leak rate will be displayed. After the 98th measuring point, the result is displayed automatically.

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6.4.7.1

Setting the I·Guide program
1 Select “Main menu > Settings > Setup I·Guide”. 2 To activate I·Guide select “Activate”. 3 To enable confirmation with the right key on the sniffer handle, select “Key on”. Control
is otherwise possible only via interface. 4 Select one of the 10 programs with the arrow keys and then press “Change”.

Name
Gas A
Gas B Glob. Trigger A/ Glob. Trigger B
Number of measuring points Measuring time
Wait time

Fig. 35: List of I·Guide programs 5 Select the setting you wan to change with the arrow keys and press “Change”. 6 Adjust the setting as described in the following are and confirm with “OK”.
Name of the program. A name comprises six characters. After you have entered the last character, you can confirm with “OK”.
One of the four gases can be selected for the search, see “6.4.1 Selecting the gas, changing gas parameters, activating measurement”, page 34.
See above. If no second gas is to be searched for, set this to “0”.
The maximum permissible leak rate for the addition of all measurements of an I·Guide program can be set here. The trigger value for a single measurement complies with the trigger value originally set for a gas.
0 to 99.
1 to 25 seconds. You must not set the measurement time to be shorter than the response time of the device, see “Table 2: Technical data” on page 14.
You can set a time between 0.1 and 25 seconds for the transition to the next measuring point.

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Fig. 36: Settings for an I·Guide program

6.4.7.2 Starting the I·Guide program

Messages in the display of the main unit, messages in the display of the handle and acoustic signals guide you through the program.

1 If due, calibrate the device externally. During the work with I·Guide, the device can be calibrated internally only.

2 Activate I·Guide in the I·Guide menu, see above. A message shows the gas that is being searched for. It is the gas from the first activated I·Guide program. Confirm with “OK”.

3 Switch to the main menu. Measurement will start immediately.

4 Follow the messages.

Table 6: User prompts I·Guide program

Process

Message in main device display

Idle time to

Tip to point …

move to the

measuring point

Prompt to confirm the position.

Confirm point …

Measuring

Measure point …

Measurement Tip to point … time elapsed

Message in handle display
For pos. …
OK? Pos. … Confirm with the right key if the sniffer probe is at the measuring point. Measure pos. … For pos. …

Acoustic Acoustic

signal main signal

unit

handle

­

­

­

­

Ticking

­

Short signal Short signal

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Table 6: User prompts I·Guide program

Cycle completed Cycle number of measurement Measured gas

Long signal Long signal

Measured gas

Sum of measured leak rates

Single leak rates and sum of measured leak rates

“OK!” with a total leak rate below the limit value

“OK!” with a total leak rate below “Error!” with a total leak rate above

the limit value

the limit value or if the trigger

“Leak in the cycle!” with a total leak rate above the limit value or if the

value was exceeded in a single measurement.

trigger value was exceeded in a

single measurement.

If you are searching for two gases: If you are searching for two gases:

you can switch between the

the display switches automatically

displays for the two gases with the between the displays for the two

keys “A” and “B”.

gases.

Constant signal in case of an error

“Please wait” or “Wait” is displayed if you want to start the next measurement by pressing the button before the idle time has elapsed.
During a cycle, you can use the key to move back one measuring point.
The key takes you back to the beginning of the cycle.

Fig. 37: Display after a successful measurement

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Fig. 38: Search for gas R134a with I·Guide program 1: The trigger value and the overall leak rate were exceeded at measuring points 1 and 3 The next measurement cycle starts if you confirm with “OK” or press the right key on the sniffer handle.
The new I·Guide program must be set and activated in the I·Guide settings, see above.

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Resetting the I·Guide cycle counter

Open the list of I·Guide programs in the main menu with and select one. Measurement will start immediately.
In the window “Setup I·Guide”, you can reset the I·Guide cycle counter manually with the key “Reset counter”. The cycle counter is always set to zero when the device is switched off.

Fig. 39: Cycle counter reset

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Calling up information on the I·Guide program

Press the key to obtain information on the current measurement:
Software version Operating hours Serial number Date and time Alarm profile Information on the current I·Guide program
If two gases were selected for the I·Guide program, gas type A/B and leak rate sums A/B are displayed alternately.

Fig. 40: I·Guide information page
If there is an error message or a warning then this will be displayed instead of the I·Guide program information.

6.5

Idle state (sleep)
The idle state is a meaningful alternative to switching the device off only if you allow the device to run up automatically with the wake-up function, see “Wake up”, page 29.
If you press the SLEEP key in the main menu of the device, the device goes into idle state. The mass spectrometer is switched off and the pumps are stopped.
“Sleep” is replaced with “START” In the main menu and the Ecotec E3000 is run up again with “START” or the wake-up function.
The electrical components cannot maintain operating temperature in the idle state. After a restart, precise measurements are therefore possible only after the warm-up time, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38.

6.6 Service
The service menu is password-protected. Settings in the service menu can be made only after a special INFICON service training.

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Calling up information about the device

You can call up all information about the device by selecting “Info” in the main menu. The information is spread out over nine pages. The key on the bottom right switches you to the next page and the key on the bottom left takes you back one page. The page number is displayed in the upper right corner.

Table 7: Device information

Menu item

Format

Description

Page 1: General data

Backing pressure mbar

Flow

sccm

Flow through the sniffer line

Total pressure

mbar

Pressure in the mass spectrometer

Time since power on min

Operating hours h

Serial number

9000 XXX XXXX

Software version x.xx.xx

Electronic system °C / °F temp.

Temperature of CPU board

TSP temperature °C / °F

Temperature of mass spectrometer

Calibrated leak temperature

°C / °F

Temperature of ECO-Check

Page 2: Turbo molecular pump data

State

On / Off / Run-up

Curr. error code

Speed

Hz

Current

A

Voltage

V

Driving power

W

Operating hours of h the TMP

Operating hours of the turbo molecular pump

Operating Hours TC h

Operating hours of the frequency converter for TMP

Run-up time

s

Software version XXXXXX

Page 3: Transpector data

Configuration

Box version

x.xx

Control SW version x.xx

Measure SW version x.xx

Filament

A or B/A or B Set cathode / active cathode

Power on time

h

Emission on time A h

Emission on time B h

Serial number box

Serial number sensor

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Table 7: Device information (cont.)

Menu item

Format

Page 4: ECO-Check Data

Description

Gas

Rxxx

Gas of internal leak

Leak rate nom. / at T x.x g/a / x.x g/a Nominal leak rate / leak rate at current temperature

Version / Checks.

x.x / hexadecimal Software version with checksum code

Serial no.

9000 XXX XXXX

Serial no. reservoir 9000 XXX XXXX

Filling date

DD.MM.YYYY

Expiration date Gain / Offset

DD.MM.YYYY

Test leak temperature

°C / °F

Status of light barrier

Parameters for the temperature measurement in the ECO-Check

Page 5: Sniffer line information

Type Software version

SL3000 / system x.x

Length

3 m / 5 m / 10 m / 15 m

Serial no.

9000 XXX XXXX

Key left Key right

Background light Green/red

Background light

Bar graph Flow (calibration)

sccm

Motion

Page 6: I/O port data

Recorder A

V

Recorder B

V

Sleep Zero

Low / High Low / High

Gas a/b/select Input reserved

Low / Low / Low High / High / High
Low / High

Leak/Ready/Error Relay “Leak”

Low / Low / Low High / High / High
Low / High

Relay “Leak”

Low / High

Output reserved Low / High Page 7: Analog data

AIN3 sniffer length V

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Table 7: Device information (cont.)

Menu item AIN4 +5V II leak

Format V

Description

AIN5 +24V III ext. V

AIN6 +5V I sniffer V AIN8 -15V MC50 V

AIN9 +15V MC50 V

AIN10 +24V MC50 V AIN11 +24V I TSP V

AIN12 +24V II TMP V

Page 8: Analog data (2)

AIN0

V

AIN0 offset

V

Foreline pressure AIN1

mbar V

Flow

sccm

AIN2

V

Page 9: Info RS-232

Ecotec E3000 Sniffer

ASCII string

Sniffer Ecotec E3000

ASCII string

Command sent from main device to sniffer line Command sent from sniffer line to main device

The information in the first two lines can be switched with the keys “Sniffer” and “Leak”:

Ecotec E3000 Leak ASCII string

Command sent from main device to test leak

Leak Ecotec E3000 ASCII string

Command sent from test leak to main device

Host Ecotec E3000

ASCII string

Command sent from mainframe to Ecotec E3000

Ecotec E3000 Host ASCII string

Command sent from Ecotec E3000 to mainframe

Page 10: Info field bus

IC1000

24V supply SW-Version

SW-Version BL

BM1000

Serial number Bus type

SW-Version Module

Serial number Module

Address act. Value

Page 11: Info field bus BM 1000

Baud rate Exception code

Error counters

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Table 7: Device information (cont.)

Menu item

Format State

Station name

IP address IP subnet mask

Gateway IP adress

DHCP enabled

Description

6.8 Special features of individual gases

R134a: Influence of cyclopentane and R245fa
R600a: Influence of cyclopentane and isopentane
Special features with helium

If you are sniffing for R134a, the presence of cyclopentane and R245fa can lead to incorrect measurement results. Search for R134a with alternative mass position 83, if cyclopentane and R245fa could be sniffed. Setting another mass, see “Mass and position”, page 37.

If you are sniffing for R600a, the presence of cyclopentane and isopentane can lead to incorrect measurement results. Search for R600a with the IGS mass position, if cyclopentane and isopentane could be sniffed. Setting the IGS- mass position, see “6.4.4 Suppressing interfering gases (Sophisticated interfering gas suppression – IGS)”, page 43.

If you are sniffing for helium, the Ecotec E3000 needs longer for an analysis than with refrigerants. Therefore stick to the following times during which you will not move the sniffer tip.

Table 8: Minimum measurement times for helium

Length of sniffer line
3 m 5 m 10 m 15 m

Minimum measurement time 2.2 s 2.5 s 3.3 s 4.5 s

The smallest detectable leak rate of the Ecotec E3000 for helium is 1 10-6 mbar l/s (higher than for refrigerant).
You can use a PRO-Check calibrated leak for the internal calibration of helium. Because the PRO-Check calibrated leak does not fit into the opening on the front panel of the Ecotec E3000, you have to connect it with a SUB ­D cable, see installation manual of the ECOCheck.
If you are working with diluted helium, you can have the determined leak rate also displayed as the gas-equivalent leak rate. For additional details, see “6.4.3 Gas equivalent to helium and hydrogen, settings for diluted gas”, page 41.

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Special features with hydrogen / forming gas

If you are sniffing for hydrogen / forming gas, the Ecotec E3000 needs longer for an analysis than with refrigerants. Therefore stick to the following minimum measurement times.

Table 9: Minimum measurement times for hydrogen

Length of sniffer line
3 m 5 m 10 m 15 m

Minimum measurement time 2.7 s 3.0 s 3.8 s 5.0 s

If you work with hydrogen (forming gas), you can have the determined leak rate also displayed as gas-equivalent leak rate, see “6.4.3 Gas equivalent to helium and hydrogen, settings for diluted gas”, page 41.
If you want to verify hydrogen, the warm-up phase of the device must be extended to 1 hour before the first calibration.
The smallest detectable leak rate of the Ecotec E3000 for hydrogen is 1 10-6 mbar l/s (higher than for refrigerant).
You can use a PRO-Check calibrated leak for the internal calibration of hydrogen / forming gas. Because the PRO-Check calibrated leak does not fit into the opening on the front panel of the Ecotec E3000, you have to connect it with a SUB ­D cable, see installation manual of the ECO-Check.

Methane

Methane cannot be calibrated with the built-in ECO-Check because methane can be detected only on mass 15 (which is outside the range for the permissible internal calibration from 40 to 105).
Therefore use the external calibrated leak “TL4-6 for methane” for calibration.

6.9 Switching off the device

Damage caused by rotating parts
The tubo molecular pump needs 5 min to stop.
Let the turbo molecular pump stop before all maintenance work or before you move the device.
You can switch off the Ecotec E3000 at any time with the mains plug (position “0”). It takes a few minutes for the turbo molecular pump to come to a standstill. The Ecotec E3000 must not be moved during that time.
The parameter set in the Ecotec E3000 are saved. After the start-up, the Ecotec E3000 returns to the same state that it was in before it was switched off.

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During operation, the display shows information that supports you in the operation of the Ecotec E3000. Measurements are displayed along with current device states, operating instructions as well as warnings and error messages.
The Ecotec E3000 is equipped with extensive self-diagnosis functions. If the electronic system detects a faulty state, the device will show this insofar as possible on the display and will interrupt operation, if necessary.

Error messages

Errors are events that the Ecotec E3000 cannot remedy itself and that force an interruption of operation. The error message consists of a number and a description.
After you have removed the cause of the error, start operation again with the restart key.

Warnings

Warnings warn of device states that can impair the accuracy of measurements. Operation of the device is not interrupted.

Confirm acknowledgment of the warning with the OK key or the right key on the sniffer handle.

The following table shows all warnings and error messages. It lists possible causes for the malfunction and directions for fault clearance.

Please note that work marked with an asterisk must be carried out only by service staff that is authorized by INFICON.

Table 10: Warning and malfunction messages

No. Message

Possible error sources

Fault clearance

E1 Input voltage 24 V on the MC50 is too low

Fuse F1 on the wiring board is blown. Replace the fuse.*

CPU board MC50 is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E2 Input voltage 24 V on the Transpector is too low

Fuse F2 on the wiring board is blown. Replace the fuse.*

The Transpector is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E3 Input voltage 24 V on the Fuse F3 on the wiring board is blown. Replace the fuse.*

frequency converter is too low The turbo molecular pump is

Contact the INFICON customer service.

defective.

W4 Voltage 24 V on OPTION output is too low

Fuse F4 on the wiring board is blown. Replace the fuse.*
Power input through external wiring is Check the wiring. too high.

W5 Voltage 5 V on sniffer line is Fuse F5 on the wiring board is blown. Replace the fuse.*

too low

The sniffer line is defective.

Replace the sniffer line.

W6 Voltage 5 V on the ECO-Check The electronic system of the ECO-

is too low

Check calibrated leak is defective.

Replace the ECO-Check calibrated leak, see installation manual of the ECO- Check calibrated leak.

CPU board MC50 is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E7 Input voltage -15 V on the CPU board MC50 is defective. MC50 is too low

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E8 Input voltage 15 V on the MC50 is too low

CPU board MC50 is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

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Table 10: Warning and malfunction messages (cont.)

No. Message

Possible error sources

W12 Turbo pump frequency

The humidity is too high.

during run-up not reached or

TMP current too high!

Fault clearance
If W12 is displayed with very high humidity or after very long idle periods, allow the device to warm up longer. If the problem still exists, restart the device.

Contact the INFICON customer service if the problem still exists.

The turbo molecular pump is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

W14 Maintenance interval for filter The change interval for the sniffer

in sniffer probe elapsed

probe air filter is reached.

Replace the filter, see page 77. Confirm the work, see page 69.

W16 Maintenance interval for turbo molecular pump elapsed

The change interval for the operating Replace the reservoir, see page 74. fluid reservoir of the turbo molecular Confirm the work, see page 69. pump is reached.

W17 Maintenance interval for diaphragm pump elapsed

Diaphragm pump maintenance is due. Replace the membranes of the diaphragm pump!* Confirm the work, see page 69.

W18 Maintenance interval for main The change interval for the main air Clean or replace the filter, see page 73.

air filter elapsed

filter is reached.

Confirm the work, see page 69.

E19 Temperature on CPU board The ambient temperature is too low / Please note the ambient conditions, see

MC50 too low(<-21°)

temperature sensor is defective

page 14. Contact the INFICON customer

service.

E20 Temperature on CPU board The ambient temperature is too high Please note the ambient conditions, see

MC50 too high (>60°)

page 14. Contact the INFICON customer

service.

One fan failed.

Check the air stream through the ventilation openings on both sides of the housing (left inlet, right outlet).

The main air filter is soiled

Clean or replace the filter, see page 73. Confirm the work, see page 69.

E22 TMP frequency is too low!

The sniffer line is incorrectly connected.

Check the connection.

The turbo molecular pump is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E23 Turbo pump frequency too The turbo molecular pump is

high!

defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

W24 Voltage 24 V of the external display unit is too low

Only for Ecotec E3000RC: The fuse on Replace the fuse.* driver board “External operation of the device” is blown.

The RC control panel is drawing too Contact the INFICON customer service. much power.

E25 Remove the sniffer probe from the opening of the calibrated leak!

The sniffer probe is in the calibration opening of the ECO-Check.
The light barrier of the ECO-Check is soiled.

Remove the sniffer probe.
Blow out the calibration opening with fresh air or clean it with a cotton cloth.

W28 Real-time clock was reset! Please enter date and time.

CPU-board MC50 was replaced.
The battery on CPU-board MC50 is defective.

Enter the date and the time, see page 28. Contact the INFICON customer service.

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No. Message

Possible error sources

Fault clearance

W29 Voltage 24 V on the audio output is too low!

Fuse F6 on the wiring board is blown. Replace the fuse.*

The speaker is defective.

Replace the speaker.*

E30 Sensitivity too low

The sensor in the Transpector is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

W31 Factor K1 outside of the range Other interfering gases, not

(0.9 to 1.1)!

cyclopentane or isopentane, were

detected, e.g. alcohols.

Recalibrate the IGS, see page 43.

W34 Changed flow!

The sniffer line is incorrectly

(The flow rate has been

connected.

reduced by more than 30 % The sniffer line filters are clogged. since the last calibration. The

warning goes out if the flow

change is less than 20 %

again.)

Check the connection.
Replace the sniffer line filters, see page 71. Confirm the work, see page 69. Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

W35 Flow through capillary is too The lower limit value is set too high. Lower the lower flow rate limit value, see

low

page 32.

(The lower limit value is fallen The capillary filter in the sniffer line is Replace the capillary filter, see page 77.

short of longer than 2 s.)

clogged.

Confirm the work, see page 69.

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

The sinter filter in the sniffer handle is Replace the sinter filter, see page 78.

clogged.

Confirm the work, see page 69.

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

The capillary is clogged.

Replace the sniffer line. Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

Replace the multi-function cable of the sniffer line. * Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

The internal filters in the main unit are Replace the internal filters (three pieces).*

clogged

Confirm the work in the service menu.

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

E36 Flow through capillary too The sniffer line is incorrectly

Check the connection.

high.

connected.

(The upper flow rate limit The upper limit value is set too low. value is exceeded longer than

2 s.)

The capillary is broken or leaking.

Set the upper limit value for the flow higher, see page 32.
Replace the sniffer line.

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

Replace the multi-function cable of the sniffer line.Replace the multi- function cable of the sniffer line.* Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

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No. Message

Possible error sources

Fault clearance

E37 Capillary broken! (>10 s)

The upper limit value is set too low. Set the upper limit value for the flow

(The upper limit value is

higher, see page 32.

exceeded longer than 10 s. The capillary is broken or leaking. The emission is switched off to protect the cathodes.)

Replace the sniffer line. Recalibrate the device, see page 38.
Replace the multi-function cable of the

sniffer line.Replace the multi-function

cable of the sniffer line.*

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

E38 Capillary broken! (>60 s)

The upper limit value is set too low. Set the upper limit value for the flow

(The upper limit value is

higher, see page 32.

exceeded longer than 60 s. The capillary is broken or leaking. The pumps are switched off to protect the cathodes.)

Replace the sniffer line. Recalibrate the device, see page 38.
Replace the multi-function cable of the

sniffer line.Replace the multi-function

cable of the sniffer line.*

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

E39 Emission failed

If the device was switched off for a Confirm the error message and restart

(The emission on both

longer period of time, this error can the device. If the problem still exists:

cathodes cannot be switched occur during the first 10 minutes after Contact the INFICON customer service.

on.)

start-up.

Both cathodes are defective.

The Transpector is defective.

E40 Emission failed

If the device was switched off for a Confirm the error message and restart

(The emission failed during longer period of time, this error can the device. If the problem still exists:

operation.)

occur during the first 10 minutes after Contact the INFICON customer service.

start-up.

The input pressure is too high.

E41 No communication with Transpector!

The Transpector is defective.
The software cannot establish the connection with the Transpector.

Check the connection between Transpector and wiring board.*

Contact the INFICON customer service.

The Transpector is defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E42 Transpector temperature > 70 °C or < 0 °C!

The main air filter is soiled.

Clean or replace the filter, see page 73. Confirm the work, see page 69.

The ambient temperature is too high. Please note the ambient conditions, see The ambient temperature is too low. page 14.

E43 Transpector limit value exceeded!

Internal Transpector data error

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E44 Transpector communication Internal Transpector data error error!

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E45 Transpector hardware error! Internal Transpector data error

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E46 Transpector hardware warning!

Internal Transpector data error

Contact the INFICON customer service.

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No. Message

Possible error sources

Fault clearance

E47 Transpector overpressure!

If the device was switched off for a Confirm the error message and restart longer period of time, this error can the device. If the problem still exists: occur during the first 10 minutes after Contact the INFICON customer service. start-up.

The sniffer line is not connected.

Connect the sniffer line and confirm the error message. Restart the device.

E48 Emission failed

The input pressure is too high.

(The emission failed during operation.)

The Transpector is defective.

Confirm the error message and restart the device. If the problem still exists: Contact the INFICON customer service.

W49 No emission with first cathode Start-up of the Emission failed. The device has switched to the second cathode.

You can continue to measure but need to have the cathodes checked.

E50 Control of turbo pump or electronic system!

There is an error in the control of the Contact the INFICON customer service. turbo molecular pump.

E51 No communication with the Wiring board defective

turbo controller!

CPU board MC50 defective

Contact the INFICON customer service.

W57 Too many EEPROM write cycles!

Constant change of gas configuration Use the alternative commands. (e.g.

or I*Guide program via interface.

BEF749 instead of BEF750)

W58 Measuring parameters

The gas library was changed by a

inconsistent! Please check! software update.

Reselect the gases to be measured. (The affected gas number is displayed.)

W59 Overflow of EEPROM parameter queue!

EEPROM defective.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

W60 All EEPROM parameters lost! A new wiring board was installed. Please check your settings!

All settings are reset to factory settings. Make your settings again.

If the message occurs constantly

Contact the INFICON customer service.

during running up, the EEPROM on the

wiring board is defective.

W61 0 EEPROM parameters initialized! Please check the settings!

A software update introduced new parameters. The new parameters are listed in the warning.

Confirm the warning.
Check whether the factory settings comply with the new parameters of your application.

If the message occurs constantly

Contact the INFICON customer service.

during running up, the EEPROM on the

wiring board is defective.

W62 0 EEPROM parameters lost! Changed parameters were detected Check the settings of the listed

Please check the settings! during the running up.

parameters.

The affected parameters are listed in the warning.

If the message occurs constantly

Contact the INFICON customer service.

during running up, the EEPROM on the

wiring board is defective.

W63 TSP parameters inconsistent! The Transpector was replaced.

Please check!

The wiring board was replaced.

The EEPROM on the wiring board is defective.

Check the Transpector parameters. Contact the INFICON customer service.

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No. Message

Possible error sources

Fault clearance

W64 There are warnings pending! Confirmed but not yet valid warnings Remedy the cause of the warning.

are repeated every two hours or at every new start-up.

Deactivate the warning reminder, see “Fig. 46:Maintenance plan”, page 70.

W65 TSP serial number inconsistent! Please check!

The Transpector was replaced. The wiring board was replaced.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

The EEPROM on the wiring board is defective.

W66 ECO-Check brand-new!

A new ECO-Check calibrated leak was Enter the serial number and the code of

connected.

the calibrated leak, refer to the

installation manual of the calibrated leak.

W67 ECO-Check expires on DD.MM.YYYY!

The validity of the ECO-Check gas store expires in three months.

Order an ECO-Check gas store.

W68 ECO-Check expired!

The validity of the ECO-Check gas Replace the ECO-Check gas store, see store is expired (2 years operation or installation manual of the ECO-Check. older than 3 years).

W70 All EEPROM parameters of the The EEPROM in the ECO-Check

Replace the ECO-Check calibrated leak,

ECO-Check lost!

calibrated leak is empty or defective. see installation manual of the ECO- Check.

W71 No communication with ECO- The ECO-Check calibrated leak cannot Check the connection to the ECO-Check

Check!

be addressed by the main unit.

calibrated leak.

If the problem still exists: Contact the

INFICON customer service.

No ECO-Check calibrated leak connected.

Connect an ECO-Check calibrated leak. If you do not want to connect the ECOCheck calibrated leak, deactivate the warning, see page 34.

W72 No communication with sniffer line!

The sniffer line cannot be addressed by the main unit.

Check the connection of sniffer line to main unit (separate and reconnect; try another sniffer line, if possible). If the problem still exists, contact the INFICON customer service.

E73 Unsuitable sniffer line!

The SL3000XL of Protec P3000 was connected accidentally.

Connect the correct sniffer line.

W74 IC1000 SW version is obsolete! An SW update of the IC1000 is required Contact the INFICON service. for the full range of functions.

W75 No communication with IC1000!

The communication existed, but failed.

Check the connection to IC1000.

W77 Changed calibration factor! The calibration has changed by more Recalibrate the device, see page 38. (Possible message while the than 15 % since the last calibration calibration is being tested.) changed.

W78 Signal difference between test leak and air too small. (1.25 with R134a)

The calibrated leak is too small. The calibrated leak is defective.
The background signal during calibration is too high.

Check the leak rate of the calibrated leak or use a calibrated leak with a higher leak rate.
Check the background signal by switching off the ZERO function (press the ZERO key longer than 2 s).

The air signal was not steady during Recalibrate the device, see page 38. calibration (confirmed too early).

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Table 10: Warning and malfunction messages (cont.)

No. Message W79 Factor outside the range!

Possible error sources

Fault clearance

An invalid factor was detected during Repeat the IGS-calibration, see “IGS

IGS calibration.

alignment”, page 43.

If the problem still exists: Contact the INFICON customer service.

W80 Cathode switched over!

The device was switched over to

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

another cathode without calibration.

W81 Calibration factor too small! During the internal calibration, the Check the entry for the leak rate, see calibration factor was determined to “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38. be < 0.1 or < 0.01 during the external calibration.

It was incorrectly calibrated.

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

The leak rate of the calibrated leak is incorrect (especially during external calibration).

Replace the external calibrated leak.

W82 Calibration factor too large!

During the internal calibration, the calibration factor was determined to be

10 or > 99.9 during the external calibration.

Check the entry for the leak rate, see “6.4.2 Calibration”, page 38.

It was incorrectly calibrated.

Recalibrate the device, see page 38.

The leak rate of the calibrated leak is incorrect (especially during external calibration).

Replace the external calibrated leak.

The Transpector sensor is not sensitive. Contact the INFICON customer service.

W83 Baseline offset out of range! E3000 was not in use for a long time. Let the device run longer.

E84 Test leak signal too small

The calibrated leak is too small.

Use a calibrated leak with a higher leak

(Flow of test leak absolutely

rate.

too small, approx. 1 g/a with The calibrated leak is defective.

Check the leak rate of the calibrated leak.

R134a)

The Transpector sensitivity is too low. Contact the INFICON customer service.

The gas flow to the sensor is blocked, the flow divider is clogged.

W85 Problem during peak finding! The Transpector cannot find the peak. Replace the calibrated leak. If the error

Calibration impossible.

still exists contact the INFICON customer

service.

W86 Internal calibration impossible

You are trying to calibrate while the Wait for calibration until the device has

device is not ready to measure.

run up.

W87 Unsupported gas in the ECO- EEPROM in ECO-Check not

Check!

programmed.

Call up the measurement view with the menu.
Use another ECO-Check.

The ECO-Check is defective.

E90 Overspeed (of TMP, E001)

The rotational speed of the turbo molecular pump is too high.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E91 Overvoltage (on TMP, E002) Error in the electric power supply of Contact the INFICON customer service. the turbo molecular pump

E92 Run-up time error (E006)

The turbo molecular pump does not Contact the INFICON customer service. run up correctly.

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Table 10: Warning and malfunction messages (cont.)

No. Message

Possible error sources

Fault clearance

E93 Connection electronic drive The connection between the control Contact the INFICON customer service. unit – pump defective (E008) and the turbo molecular pump is faulty.

E94 Error in the TC control unit (E015)

Defective turbo molecular pump control.

Switch the device off. Wait until the pump has stopped (> 5 min). Switch the device back on.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

E95 Electronic drive unit does not Error in the communication between Contact the INFICON customer service.

recognize pump. (E021)

turbo molecular pump and control.

E96 Error in the temperature control of the TC (E025)

The main air filter is soiled.

Clean or replace the filter, see page 73. Confirm the work, see page 69.

The ambient temperature is too high. Please note the ambient conditions, see page 14.

E97 Error of the temperature sensor in the TC (E026)

The temperature sensor is defective. Contact the INFICON customer service.

E98 Error in the motor stage or the There is an error in the motor stages or Contact the INFICON customer service.

control (E037)

the control.

E99 Error on the power supply (F007)

The supply voltage has failed.

Contact the INFICON customer service.

• The work may be carried out only by service personnel who have been authorized by INFICON.

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8 Maintenance
8.1 Calling up and managing maintenance information
In the main menu you can call up information regarding the last operational states of the device and its maintenance by selecting “History & maintenance”. Here you will find especially the list of the last error messages. You will also determine which maintenance work has to be confirmed and confirm maintenance.

Error history

Fig. 41: Selection options in “History & maintenance”
The error history includes the errors and warnings that occurred during the operation of the Ecotec E3000. Date and time are shown followed by an identification for the error or the warning (E… with errors and W… with warnings), with a brief description of the error or the warning.

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Calibration history

Fig. 42: List with errors and warnings
To have the full warning or error message displayed, select the appropriate line and press the key with the magnifying glass. Detailed information for possible causes is also specified for many messages.
This list shows all calibrations that were carried out during the operation of the Ecotec E3000. Information provided includes
Date and time Type of calibration (internal or external) Number of gases (only with external calibration) Calibration factor

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Maintenance intervals

Fig. 43: Calibration list
To have the complete calibration information displayed, select the appropriate line and press the key with the magnifying glass. The calibration information includes:
Calibration mode (internal or external); for internal: gas in calibrated leak Gas
­ Internal calibration: one or more gas numbers ­ External calibration: gas number, mass position, gas Date and time of calibration Number of operating hours at the time of calibration Calibration factor Peak position (if different from mass position) Flow through sniffer line at the time of calibration Cathode that was in use at the time of calibration (A/B) Size of the calibrated leak that is used (external calibrated leak for external calibration and ECO-Check for internal calibration) Argon flow and mass deviation at the time of calibration Flow of the gas that was calibrated and background signal
To call up the elapsed operating hours of the device since the start-up, select “Maintenance intervals”. The information does not apply to the sniffer line because different lines could have been used.
The remaining operating hours up until the next maintenance work are displayed below.
The times below “Next maintenance for …” are based on confirmations that you enter after maintenance work, see “Confirm maintenance”, page 69.

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Maintenance history

The maintenance history shows all maintenance work that was confirmed within the scope of the work. Shown are date and time of completed works, the number of operating hours of the device at the time of the maintenance work and the type of work performed. To have the complete entry displayed, select the appropriate line and press the key with the magnifying glass.

Confirm maintenance

Fig. 44: Entries in a maintenance list
The detailed view also shows maintenance work that you as operator cannot confirm. In order to explain and confirm this work, you have to have special technical knowledge and access to the “Service” menu.
In the menu “Confirm maintenance”, confirm the replacement of the lubricant (operating fluid) reservoir and the main air filter replacement.
Select “Lubricant reservoir” or “Main air filter” and then press “OK”. You are then prompted to state whether you want to confirm the maintenance, i.e. make an entry in the maintenance list.
The maintenance intervals for the operating fluid reservoir and the air filter of the main unit are specified and the system will remind you when the interval has elapsed.
Sniffer line filter Because the device can be operated with different sniffer lines, any replacement of the filter in the sniffer probe is not subject to the maintenance schedule. Instead, you can enter a period in “Sniffer filter” after which the device will ask you to replace the filter.
Setting range: 10 to 1000 hours and infinite (). Set if you do want to suppress the request for replacement.

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Fig. 45: Confirming maintenance work

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Maintenance plan If you select “Maintenance Plan”, you have the option to deactivate the plan and thus the reminder messages. Under the menu item Maintenance Plan the warning W80 “Cathode switched!” can be deactivated independently from the other reminders.

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Select filament (cathode)
Replacing ECO-Check

Fig. 46: Maintenance plan
Warning reminder
If the maintenance plan is activated but no maintenance work is confirmed, the warning “Reminder of pending maintenance work” will be displayed every two hours. You can deactivate the repeated display of this warning in “Warning reminder”.
In this window, you can switch from cathode B back to cathode A if the device has independently selected cathode B. The setting can only be made in the idle state and with a stopped turbo molecular pump.
Select the cathode and confirm with “OK”.
If an ECO-Check calibrated leak is connected or the gas store of the ECO-Check us replaced, you have to enter the serial number as well as the identification with the calibration data. The installation of the ECO-Check in the Ecotec E3000 as well as the gas store replacement are described in the ECO-Check manual.
The ECO-Check must be connected to the device. You must write down the serial number and the identification on the gas store or you can refer to the supplied certificate for that information.
The appropriate entry window opens with “Replacing the ECO-Check”.

Fig. 47: Enter serial number and identification of the gas store.
The Ecotec E3000 checks the entered number. It will report “Invalid entry” if the ECOCheck cannot be identified with the number.

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8.2 Maintenance work
Failure to perform the maintenance work specified in the maintenance schedule will void the warranty.
Danger to life due to electric shock Inside the device there are voltages of considerable magnitude. Touching parts where electric voltage is applied can result in death. Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any maintenance work. Make
sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.

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Material damage from rotating parts
The turbo molecular pump requires 5 minutes to power down.
Allow the turbo molecular pump to power down before any maintenance work is performed or before moving the device.

You will need the following tool for maintenance:

2 screwdrivers, size 2 Box wrench, 19 mm (included in the delivery scope) Allen wrench, 8 mm (included in the delivery scope) Allen wrench, 3 mm (not included in the delivery scope) Tweezers Table 11: Maintenance schedule

Maintenance

Material description Parts number

Check the sinter filter of the sniffer probe and replace, if necessary.

Sinter filter for sniffer probe

200 03 500

Replace the filter inserts of the Felt for capillary filter capillary filters and the water conservation tip.

200 001 116

Clean or replace the main air Air filter Ecotec E3000

filter in the floor of the

(104 x 154 mm; 5 pcs.)

housing.

200 001 552

Check the internal filter and replace, if necessary (three pcs.).

Internal filter

200 03 679

Replace operating fluid reservoir of the turbo molecular pump.

Operating fluid reservoir 200 003 801
The date on the packaging is the latest possible installation date.

Operating hours Period Maintenance

500 2000 10,000

level

X1

I

X

I

X

I

X

II

3 years II

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Table 11: Maintenance schedule (cont.)

Replace the membranes of the Wear parts set for

diaphragm pump.

diaphragm pump

Replace gas store no later than Replacement gas store after 2 years of operation. Maximum durability, storage plus operation: 3 years

200 03 504 531-010

X

III

2 years

1 Heavier soiling of the measurement environment can also require earlier replacement.
Explanation of maintenance levels:
Maintenance level I: Customer without any technical training Maintenance level II: Customer with technical and INFICON training Maintenance level III: INFICON Service

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8.2.1

Replacing the air filter of the main unit
The air filter is inside a duct that is accessible from the bottom of the device. The duct is closed with a cover plate. The cover plate is held in place with a 3-mm hexagon socket screw.

Danger to life due to electric shock
Inside the device there are voltages of considerable magnitude. Touching parts where electric voltage is applied can result in death.
Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any maintenance work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.

Material damage from rotating parts The turbo molecular pump requires 5 minutes to power down. Allow the turbo molecular pump to power down before any maintenance work is
performed or before moving the device.
1 Remove the sniffer line and the ECO-Check from the main unit. 2 Place the main unit with the front panel on a soft surface. 3 Loosen the screw of the cover plate until you can rotate the cover plate to the side.

Fig. 48: Loosening the air filter cover 4 Pull out the air filter and replace it with a new one.

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Fig. 49: Air filter in the air filter duct

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5 Retighten the cover plate in front of the duct. 6 Put the device back on its feet and connect sniffer line and ECO-Check, if needed. 7 Confirm the work, see “Confirm maintenance”, page 69.

8.2.2

Replacing the operating fluid reservoir
The operating fluid reservoir supplies the turbo molecular pump with lubricant. It consists of a plastic container with a soaked liner and 8 soaked sticks (Porex rods). Plastic container and Porex rods are below the turbo molecular pump and accessible from the bottom of the Ecotec E3000.
The bore for the operating fluid reservoir is closed with an aluminum plug and a plastic screw.
The operating fluid reservoir has a limited service life and storage period; see the maintenance schedule.

Danger to life due to electric shock
Inside the device there are voltages of considerable magnitude. Touching parts where electric voltage is applied can result in death.
Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any maintenance work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.

Danger of poisoning The operating fluid reservoir can contain toxic substances from the pumped medium. Wear appropriate protective clothing, when needed. Dispose of the operating fluid reservoir as stipulated by local regulations. A data safety sheet for the lubricants is available upon request.
1 Remove the sniffer line and the ECO-Check from the main unit. 2 Place the main unit with the front panel on a soft surface. 3 Unscrew the plastic screw with a 19 mm box wrench.

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Fig. 50: Fastener of the operating fluid reservoir
4 Lever out the aluminum plug with one or two narrow screw drivers.
5 Hook something into the center bore of the plastic container and pull out the plastic container.

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Fig. 51: Opened operating fluid reservoir 6 Pull the eight Porex rods out of the front side of the bore with tweezers.

Fig. 52: Porex rods of the operating fluid reservoir 7 Insert the new Porex rods with tweezers.

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8 Place the plastic container in the bore with the soaked liner first and close it with the aluminum plug.
9 Tighten the plastic screw again. Ensure that the o-ring is placed correctly in the groove of the plastic screw and that the bore is lined up properly.
10 Confirm the work, see “Confirm maintenance”, page 69.

8.2.3

Replacing mains fuses
The fuses are behind a flap near the mains plug. They are in two slots. The mains fuses are available with order no. 200 000 914. Two identical fuses must be used at all times.

Danger to life due to electric shock Inside the device there are voltages of considerable magnitude. Touching parts where electric voltage is applied can result in death. Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any maintenance work. Make
sure that the electric power supply cannot be reconnected unauthorized.
1 Lever out the cover of the mains plug to the right with a screwdriver.

Fig. 53: Levering out cover to the right 2 Pull out the two slots and replace the fuses.

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Fig. 54: Slot with fuse 3 Push the slots back in. Ensure that the arrows point up. 4 Close the flap.

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8.2.4

Replacing

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