INFICON SL3000 Helium and Hydrogen Sniffer Leak Detector Instruction Manual

INFICON SL3000 Helium and Hydrogen Sniffer Leak Detector

About these instructions

These operating instructions describe the construction and maintenance of the sniffer lines:

• SL3000
• SL3000XL

Product names may occur in the document, which are added for identification purposes only and belong to the respective owner of the rights.

Target groups
This instruction manual is intended for operators and technically qualified personnel with experience in leak detection technology and the integration of leak detectors in leak detection systems. In addition, the installation and use of the device require knowledge of electronic interfaces.

Warnings

• DANGER Imminent hazard resulting in death or serious injuries
• WARNING Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries
• CAUTION Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries
• NOTICE Hazardous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment

Safety

Intended use
The SL3000 and SL3000XL sniffer lines are used to locate gas leaks on test specimens in conjunction with the leak detectors:

Incorrect usage

•  Use in radioactive areas
•  Use of accessories or spare parts, which are not included in this instruction manual
•  Use outside the technical specifications, see “Technical Specifications”
•  Testing of wet or damp test objects
•  Pumping off solids
•  Suctioning of liquids into the device
•  Operation without an exhaust line on the Gas Detection Unit
•  Using the device in potentially explosive atmospheres
•  Using the device with detectable defects or defective power switch

Duties of the operator

• Read, observe, and follow the information in this manual and in the work instructions provided by the owner. This concerns in particular the safety and warning instructions.

• Always observe the complete operating instructions for all work.

• If you have any questions about operation or maintenance that are not answered in this manual, contact customer service.

• Owner requirements
  The following notes are for companies or any person who is responsible for the safety and effective use of the product by the user, employees or third parties.

• Safety-conscious operation

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

• Only operate the device properly in accordance with this instruction manual, in a safety and risk conscious manner.

• Adhere to the following regulations and observe their compliance:
  ­ Intended use
  ­ Universally valid safety and accident prevention regulations ­ International, national and local standards and guidelines ­ Additional device-related provisions and regulations

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

• Keep this instruction manual available on site.
  Personnel qualifications

• Only instructed personnel should be permitted to work with and on the device.

• The instructed personnel must have received training on the device.

• Make sure that authorized personnel have read and understood the instruction manual and all other applicable documents.

Scope of delivery

Sniffer line SL3000 or SL3000XL in ordered version and quantity. See also “Accessories and spare parts [► 21]“.|
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Description

The SL3000 and SL3000XL sniffer lines are used to locate gas leaks on test specimens in conjunction with the leak detectors:

The sniffer lines are available in different lengths and with different sniffer tips, see “Accessories and spare parts [} 21]”.

The sniffer line consists of a multifunction cable, a sniffer handle and a sniffer tip. There are special sniffer lines for robot applications, see “Scope of delivery [} 7]”.

SL3000
The SL3000 sniffer line pinpoints gas leaks on test specimens in conjunction with the leak detectors.

Construction

• WARNING Risk of eye damage
• LEDs on the sniffer handle produce focused light that can damage the eyes. Do not look into the LEDs from a short distance or for longer periods of time.
• CAUTION Danger of blockage due to liquids
• Liquid may destroy the device. Do not draw in any liquids (e.g. water or adhesives).
• The display of the sniffer handle displays part of the information of the main display.

The leak rate is shown as a bar graph and displayed numerically. The unit of measurement is the same as on the main display of the respective leak detectors used.
There are two push buttons on the sniffer handle. Pressing the left button sets the background display to ZERO. For more information on the functions of these buttons, refer to the operating instructions of the leak detectors used.
The sniffer handle is equipped with LEDs for work in dimly lit places.

Sniffer tip SL3000

| 1| Sinter filter (bronze Poral filter)| 5| cone seal
---|---|---|---|---
2| O ring| 6| Brass capillary filter
3| Stainless steel capillary with adapter| 7| Metal filter
4| Sniffer tip| 8| Cotton filter
9| Replacement plastic capillary filter incl. filter set| 10| Water conservation tip
| |
| |

SL3000XL
The SL3000XL sniffer line pinpoints gas leaks on test specimens in conjunction with the leak detectors.

• WARNING Risk of eye damage
• LEDs on the sniffer handle produce focused light that can damage the eyes. Do not look into the LEDs from a short distance or for longer periods of time.
• CAUTION Danger of blockage due to liquids
• Liquid may destroy the device. Do not draw in any liquids (e.g. water or adhesives).
• The display of the sniffer handle displays part of the information of the main display.
  1| Leak rate as bar graph| 4| “ZERO” push button
  ---|---|---|---
  2| Leak rate, numerical| 5| Push button (individual assignment)
  3| Measured gas| |

The leak rate is shown as a bar graph and displayed numerically. The unit of measurement is the same as on the main display of the leak detectors used.
There are two push buttons on the sniffer handle. Pressing the left button sets the background display to ZERO. For more information on the functions of these buttons, refer to the operating instructions of the leak detectors used.
The sniffer handle is equipped with LEDs for work in dimly lit places.

Sniffer tip SL3000XL

Technical data

| SL3000| SL3000XL
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Gas flow
for Ecotec E3000| 160 sccm|
for Protec P3000| 300 sccm|
for UL3000 Fab, UL3000 Fab ULTRA, UL6000 Fab| 160 sccm|
for Protec P3000XL| | 300 sccm / 3000 sccm
for XL3000flex| | 300 sccm / 3000 sccm
Good-Bad-Display| | Yes
ZERO via button| Yes| Yes
Connection on the device| Via separate socket on the device| Via separate socket on the device
Display with measurement view| Yes| Yes
Acknowledge faults via buttons on the sniffer probe| Yes| Yes
| SL3000| SL3000XL
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End standby via a button on the sniffer probe| Yes| Yes
Acknowledge calibration via a button on the sniffer probe| Yes| Yes
|
Operating voltage| 5V
Mains frequency| DC voltage
Power consumption| 20 VA
|
Max. height above sea level| 2000 m
Maximum relative humidity| 80% to 31 °C and 50% above 31 °C
Max. storage temperature| -20 °C to +60 °C
Permissible ambient temperature (during operation)| 5 °C to 50 °C

Installation

• For connection to the respective leak detector, the sniffer line is connected to the connection socket provided on the front or rear of the device for this purpose.
• Via this connector, both the electrical connection and the connection of the vacuum system is made.
• The leak detector has an interface for an SL3000 sniffer line. ü The SL3000 sniffer line is available.
• Connect the sniffer line to the leak detector.
• The sniffer line is ready for operation.

Maintenance

Maintenance SL3000
SL3000 Filter kit no. 200004312

Change cotton filters in the sniffer tip

Fig. 1: Sniffer tip SL3000 with cotton filters removed
The cotton filters in the sniffer tip are dirty (brass or plastic capillary filters).
The sniffer tip is not screwed on.

1. Carefully remove both cotton beads from the front using the pointed end of the needle tip tool. Note: The metal filter behind it is maintenance-free and must not be damaged or moved out of position by the needle point tool. This would impair the effectiveness of the metal filter. For the position of the metal filter, see also “SL3000 [} 8]”.
2. Using the blunt end of the needle tip tool, stuff two clean cotton filters into the capillary filter.

Capillary filter change, different

1| Sniffer tip and replacement capillary filter made of brass, cotton filter already included
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2| Sniffer tip and protection from water tip, cotton filter not required
3| Sniffer tip and replacement capillary filter made of plastic, cotton filter already included.

The cone seal must be removed from the sniffer tip. Use the needle tip tool for

this purpose if required.

Procedure

ü The capillary filter is to be replaced by a brass capillary filter. Or: ü The capillary filter is to be replaced by a plastic capillary filter. Or: ü The capillary filter should be replaced by a water protection tip.

1. Unscrew the capillary filter.
2. Take the new capillary filter made of brass or plastic or the water protection tip as desired. The necessary filters are already built in.
3. If you want to replace a capillary filter made of brass with a capillary filter made of plastic, also remove the cone seal. See also “SL3000 [} 8]”.
4. Screw the new capillary filter or the water protection tip hand-tight onto the sniffer tip.
   The new sniffer tip can be used again.

Check / replace sinter filter and O-ring

• The leak tester is switched off and the sniffer line removed.
• The sniffer tube is removed from the sniffer handle.

1. Loosen the two fastening screws.

2. Remove the O-ring and the sinter filter.

3. Visually inspect the sinter filter and the O-ring for dirt and damage.
   If damage or dirt is found, always replace the O-ring and sinter filter in pairs.

4. Screw the sniffer tube back on to the sniffer handle. ð The sniffer line is ready to be used again.

Maintenance SL3000XL

Overview

Assembly

Maintenance plan

Assembly| Maintenance work SL3000/ SL3000XL| Operating hours/years (intervals are repeated)| Service level| Spare part number
---|---|---|---|---
500| 2000| 10000| As required| |
1/4| 1/2| 1|
Check the sinter| Sinter filter for| | | | 1| I| 20003 500
filter of the sniffer tip| sniffer probe| | |
and replace, if| | | |
necessary| | | |
Replace the filter| Felt for capillary| | | | 1| I| 200001116
inserts of the| filter| | |
capillary filters and| | | |
the water| | | |
conservation tip.| | | |

Explanation of the maintenance plan:

• I Service level I Customer
• II Service level II Customer with technical training
• III Service level III Authorized INFICON service technician
• X Carry out maintenance as per operating hours or duration
• X1 no time limit only operating hours · X2 Carry out maintenance work as per duration
• Depending on environment and use

Decommissioning the measuring instrument

Sending in the device
WARNING Danger due to harmful substances Contaminated devices could endanger the health. The contamination declaration serves to protect all persons who come into contact with the device. Fill in the declaration of contamination completely.

1. Please contact the manufacturer and send a completed declaration of contamination before sending anything to us. ð You will then receive a return number.
2. Use the original packaging when returning
3. Before sending the device, attach a copy of the completed contamination declaration. See below.

Declaration of Contamination

Appendix

Accessories and spare parts

Sniffer line SL3000

SL3000-3, sniffer line 3 m length| 525-001
SL3000-5, sniffer line 5 m length| 525-002
Sniffer line SL3000-5, 5 m length, with FTS385XL tip| 521-034
SL3000-10, sniffer line 10 m length| 525-003
SL3000-15, sniffer line 15 m length| 525-004
Sniffer tips for SL3000
Sniffer tip ST312, 120 mm long, rigid| 12213
Sniffer tip FT312, 120 mm long, flexible| 12214
Sniffer tip ST200, 200 mm long, rigid| 12218
Sniffer tip FT250, 250 mm long, flexible| 12266
Sniffer tip ST385, 385 mm long, rigid| 12215
Sniffer tip FT385, 385 mm long, flexible| 12216
Sniffer tip FT600, 600 mm long, flexible| 12209
Sniffer tip, rigid, 500 mm. 45° angled(ST 500)| 12272
Water conservation tip| 511-025
Spare parts kit (complete)| 200004312
Sniffer line SL3000XL
SL3000XL-3, sniffer line 3m length| 521-011
SL3000XL-5, sniffer line 5m length| 521-012
SL3000XL-10, sniffer line 10m length| 521-013
SL3000XL-15, sniffer line 15m length| 521-014
Sniffer tips for SL3000XL
Sniffer tip ST312XL| 521-018
Sniffer tip FT312XL| 521-019
Sniffer tip ST385XL| 521-020
Sniffer tip FT385XL| 521-021
Sniffer tip FT250XL| 521-022
Sniffer tip FTS312XL| 521-026
Sniffer tip FTS385XL| 521-027

CE Declaration of Conformity

Index|
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C
Capillary filter change| 15
Change cotton filter| 14
Connection| 13
D|
Declaration of Contamination| 19, 20
F|
Filter kit| 14
G|
Gas flow| 11
I|
Incorrect usage| 5
R|
Return| 19
S|
Sniffer line| 21
Sniffer tips| 21
Spare parts| 21

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