Translation of the Original Operating Instructions

CU1000
Operating Unit

Catalog No.
560-320

jina54en1-09-(2404)
From software version
3.16 (LDS3000) / 3.14 (CU1000)
INFICON GmbH
Bonner Strasse 498
50968 Cologne, Germany
INFICON Table of Contents

Table of Contents
1 About these instructions ............................................................................................................................... 5
1.1 Target groups........................................................................................................................................... 5
1.2 Other associated documents ................................................................................................................... 5
1.3 Warnings .................................................................................................................................................. 5

2 Safety............................................................................................................................................................... 6
2.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................................................ 6
2.2 Duties of the Operator.............................................................................................................................. 6
2.3 Owner requirements................................................................................................................................. 6
2.4 Dangers.................................................................................................................................................... 7

3 Shipment, Transport, Storage....................................................................................................................... 8

4 Description...................................................................................................................................................... 9
4.1 Device setup ............................................................................................................................................ 9
4.2 Function ................................................................................................................................................. 10
4.3 Technical data........................................................................................................................................ 10

5 Installation .................................................................................................................................................... 11
5.1 Connecting the control unit .................................................................................................................... 11
5.2 Installing the control unit ........................................................................................................................ 11

6 Operation CU1000 ........................................................................................................................................ 13

6.1 Touchscreen elements........................................................................................................................... 14
6.1.1 Measurement display elements .................................................................................................. 14
6.2 Elements of the error and warning display............................................................................................. 17
6.3 Settings and functions............................................................................................................................ 17
6.3.1 Touch screen settings................................................................................................................. 17
6.3.2 Operator types and authorizations.............................................................................................. 21
6.3.2.1 Logging out the operator.................................................................................................... 22
6.3.3 Reset settings ............................................................................................................................. 22
6.3.4 Recording data............................................................................................................................ 23
6.3.5 Calling up information ................................................................................................................. 24
6.3.6 Display equivalence leak rate for other gas ................................................................................ 26
6.3.6.1 Gas equivalent selection.................................................................................................... 27
6.3.6.2 Configure gas list ............................................................................................................... 28
6.3.6.3 Calculate equivalence factor.............................................................................................. 29
6.3.6.4 Set equivalence factor and molar mass............................................................................. 30

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6.3.7 Updating the software ................................................................................................................. 31

6.3.7.1 Updating the software of the control unit ........................................................................... 32
6.3.7.2 Checking and updating the software version of the MSB box ........................................... 32
6.3.7.3 Updating the software of the I/O module ........................................................................... 32

7 Decommissioning the measuring instrument ........................................................................................... 34

7.1 Disposing of the device .......................................................................................................................... 34
7.2 Returning the device for maintenance, repair or disposal...................................................................... 34

8 Gas library..................................................................................................................................................... 36

9 CE Declaration of Conformity ..................................................................................................................... 44

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INFICON About these instructions | 1

1 About these instructions

1.1 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.

1.2 Other associated documents

Mass spectrometer module operating jiqa54
instructions
Operating instructions bus module jiqb10
Operating instructions I/O module jiqc10
Protocol Descriptions jira54

1.3 Warnings

DANGER
Imminent hazard resulting in death or serious injuries

WARNING
Hazardous situation resulting in potential death or serious injuries

CAUTION
Hazardous situation resulting in minor injuries

NOTICE
Hazardous situation resulting in damage to property or the environment

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2 Safety

2.1 Intended use

The device is intended for querying and configuring the data of the mass spectrometer
module LDS3000.
► Only install, operate and maintain the device indoors in accordance with these
instructions.
► Maintain the application limits (refer to Chapter 4.3).

2.2 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 operating instructions, contact INFICON service.

2.3 Owner requirements

Safety conscious Operate and install the device only in technically perfect working order and as
operation specified, in a safety-conscious and hazard-conscious manner and in compliance with
these instructions.
► Fulfill and ensure compliance with the following regulations:
- Intended use
Universally valid safety and accident prevention regulations
- International, national and local standards and guidelines
- Additional device-related provisions and regulations
► Use only original parts or parts approved by the manufacturer.
► Keep this manual available at the operating site.
Personnel ► All work must be performed only by technically qualified specialists who have been
qualifications trained on the device.
► Allow personnel in training to work on the device only under the supervision of
technically qualified specialists.
► Make sure that the authorized personnel have read and understood these
instructions and all other applicable documents (refer to "Other associated
documents"), especially the information on safety, maintenance and repairs, before
starting work.

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► Define responsibilities, authorizations and supervision of personnel.

2.4 Dangers
• Only use the device away from areas with a risk of explosions.

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3 | Shipment, Transport, Storage INFICON

3 Shipment, Transport, Storage

Scope of delivery Item Quantity
Control unit 1
Touch PIN 1
Digital operating instructions, to download as PDF from 1
www.inficon.com

► Please check the scope of delivery of the product for completeness after receipt.
Transport

NOTICE
Damage due to unsuitable packaging material
Transport in unsuitable packaging material can damage the device.
► Transport the device only in the original packaging.
► Keep the original packaging.

Storage ► Always store the device in compliance with the technical data, see "Technical
Data".

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4 Description

4.1 Device setup

Fig. 1: Front view

1 Touchscreen 4 USB port

2 Status LED 5 Mounting holes
3 Rest button

Status LED
Status LED illuminated Control unit operates normally
Status LED flashing Display is set to power saving mode

Fig. 2: Rear view

1 Rating plate with control unit 3 Calibration button for calibrating

the touch screen (LCD-CAL), can
be operated with touch PIN
2 Connection for headphones 4 Connection for the cable to the
leak detector (LD)

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4.2 Function
You can use the control unit to configure the mass spectrometer module LDS3000. It
also lets you output the data stored in the MSB box.

4.3 Technical data

Mechanical data
560-320
Dimensions (lxwxh) 106,2 mm x 128,4 mm x 49,2 mm

Electrical data
560-320
Memory capacity for measured data 16 MB

Ambient conditions
560-320
Max. altitude above sea level 2000 m
Max. relative humidity above 40 °C 50%
Max. relative humidity from 31 °C to 40 °C 80% to 50% (linear abfallend)
Max. relative humidity to 40 °C 80%
Permissible ambient temperature (during 10°C - 45°C
operation)
Storage temperature -20°C - 60°C
Pollution degree 2

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5 Installation

5.1 Connecting the control unit

Establish connection of "LD" of the control unit and "Control Unit" of the MSB box with
the data cable.
The data cable on the control unit can also be connected or removed during operation.
► If needed, connect headphones or speakers to the headphones symbol.

DANGER
Hearing damage from loud volume setting
Loud volume setting can damage hearing.
► Do no set volume of headphones too loud.

5.2 Installing the control unit

Fig. 3: Dimensions of the control unit in mm (inches in brackets)

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ü Recess for control unit is incorporated in the test system.

1 Push the control unit into the recess and screw it tight.
2 Pull protection film from touch screen.

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6 Operation CU1000
NOTICE
Damage to touch screen from incorrect operation.
The touch screen can be damaged with a hard or pointed item.
► Operate touch screen with fingers only.

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6.1 Touchscreen elements

6.1.1 Measurement display elements

Fig. 4: Measurement display

1 Keyboard lock 2 Communication status 3 Data recording

4 Operator 5 ZERO 6 Message
7 Tracer gas 8 Operation mode 9 Leak rate with peak hold function
10 Graphic representation of the leak 11 Time axis 12 Foreline pressure
rate and the peak hold function
13 Button "Favorite 2" 14 Button "Favorite 1" 15 Menu
16 Value axis 17 Measurement unit 18 Display equivalence leak rate

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1 - Keyboard lock
The control unit is locked or unlocked by pressing and holding the icon for the
keyboard lock.

2 - Icon for the communication status

• Icon connected: The device communicates with the mass spectrometer module.
• Icon disconnected: The device does not communicate with the mass spectrometer
module.
Establish communication:
1 Reset control unit.
2 Checking the status of the mass spectrometer module.
3 Check cable connection.

3 - Icon for the data recording

The measurement is recorded.

4 - Ser
The registered operator is shown abbreviated.

Display Meaning
Ope Operator
Sup Supervisor
Int Integrator
Ser SERVICE

For more information, see “Operator types and authorizations [} 21]“.

5 - Zero
Background suppression is active.

6 - Caution icon
Active warnings are stored in the unit.
The active warnings can be displayed via the menu "Info > History > Active warnings".

7 - Tracer gas
Set tracer gas and tracer gas concentration percentage.

Display Meaning
He Helium (4He)
H2 Hydrogen
M3 E.g. H-D, 3He or H3

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8 - Operation mode
Configured operation mode

Display Operation mode

VAC Vacuum
SNIF Sniffing
LOW FLOW XL sniffer adapter in LOW FLOW
HIGH FLOW XL sniffer adapter in HIGH FLOW
Standby XL sniffer adapter in HIGH FLOW on
standby

9 - Leak rate
Current measurement for the leak rate.

10 - Graph
Graphic display of the leak rate Q(t).

11 - Time axis
Time axis of the leak rate Q(t).

12 - Primary vacuum pressure (not with operation mode XL Sniffer

Adapter)
Backing pressure p1.

13 - Button "Favorite 2"

You can assign preferred parameters to this button, see “Touch screen settings
[} 17]“. In the figure in “Measurement display elements [} 14]“, the "Favorite 2” button
is assigned to the "Measurement view" function as an example.

14 - Button "Favorite 1"

You can assign preferred parameters to this button, see “Touch screen settings
[} 17]“. In the figure in “Measurement display elements [} 14]“, the "Favorite 1” button
is assigned the "Volume" function as an example.

15 - Icon for the menu

All functions and parameters of the control unit can be accessed using the "Menu"
key .
A full display of the menu of the menu is included as a file on the USB flash drive
supplied with the LDS3000.

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16 - Value axis
Value axis of the leak rate Q(t).

17 - Device of measurement
Device of measurement of the value axis.

18 - Display equivalence leak rate

Correction factor for the test gas used.

6.2 Elements of the error and warning display

WARNING

Number: 500
Displayed
Pressure sensor not connected
message
with details (Value = 4.23E-2)
To the display
Further errors or warnings
further active
501 502 errors or
warnings
(if present)
Detailed display
further active
errors or Information to
To confirm
warnings cause or remedy
all messages
(if present) to the message shown
above

You will find an overview of possible errors and warnings in the operating instructions
of the LDS3000 (mass spectrometer module), chapter "Warning and error messages".

6.3 Settings and functions

Settings and functions of the control unit are explained in the following. You will find
the settings and functions of the mass spectrometer module LDS3000 you can set
using the control unit in the operating instructions of the mass spectrometer module.

6.3.1 Touch screen settings

The touch screen grays out the parameters if

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• the user is not authorized to change the values, see also “Operator types and
authorizations [} 21]“.
• an older version of the software run by mass spectrometer module LDS3000 does
not support this parameter.

Scaling of the Linear or logarithmic

Q(t)axis
Lin.
Log.

Control unit Display > Q(t) axis > Linear or logarithmic

Number of decades with logarithmic view

1
2
3
4

Control unit Display > Q(t) axis > Decades

Autoscale
Disabled: You can change the display by pressing on the intersection of the
coordinate axes and then swiping your finger along the desired axis and releasing it,
or if you press on the end of the desired coordinate axis and swipe along in the
direction of the intersection of the axes and release.
On: The display is automatically adjusted depending on the leak rate.

Control unit Display > Q(t) axis > Auto scale

Scaling of the time Scaling of the time axis

axis
15 s 240 s
30 s 480 s
60 s 960 s
120 s

Control unit Display > Time axis > Time axis scale

Display units Device of pressure

mbar atm
Pa Torr

Control unit Display > Units (display) > Pressure unit

Measured value Type of graphic display

display

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Diagram
Bar graph

Control unit Display > Measurement view > Measurement view mode

Numeric representation of the measurements

Off
On

Control unit Display > Measurement view > Show value

Display brightness Display brightness

20 ... 100 %

Control unit Display > Brightness > Display brightness

Trigger display on the Selection of the trigger (leak rate threshold) displayed on the touch screen.
touch screen
1
2
3
4

Control unit Settings > Trigger > Trigger sel.

Assigning favorite The favorite buttons offer direct access to individual functions. They can be assigned
buttons with access control "Supervisor" or higher by the user.
Favorite 1: Middle button (see the figure in “Measurement display elements [} 14]“).
Favorite 2: Right button
Favorite 3: Button on the bottom right of the main menu.
Volume Flow switching
Display settings Check CAL
Start/Stop At AQ additionally: AQ Wizard
Measurement view Gas equivalent
(at AQ instead of : AQ, at instead of : ) - - - (= without function)
CAL

Control unit Settings > Favorites > Favorite 1 (2, 3)

Displaying warnings The display of warnings on the touchscreen can be allowed or suppressed.
on the touchscreen
Off
On

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Control unit Settings > Set up > Control unit > Messages > Show
warnings

Show calibration note Suppress or allow the calibration note with the following content:
• Leak rate of the applied calibration leak
• No calibration should take place during the first 20 mins
OFF (suppressed)
ON (allowed)

Control unit Settings > Set up > Control unit > Messages > Show
calibration notes

Show calibration The display of the calibration request can be permitted or suppressed.
request To activate or deactivate the calibration request as such, see "Activating the
calibration request".
OFF (suppressed)
ON (allowed)

Control unit Settings > Set up > Control unit > Messages > Show
calibration request

Setting the audio Output of an acoustic signal depending on the leak rate
alarm
--- No sound
Proportional: The frequency of the audible signal is proportional to the bar graph
display or diagram height. The frequency range is 300Hz to 3300Hz.
Setpoint: The pitch is proportional to the leak rate. The signal sounds if the leak rate
exceeds the selected trigger value.
Pinpoint: The sound of the acoustic signal changes its frequency within a specific
range of leak rates. Range: A decade below the selected trigger threshold up to one
decade above. The sound keeps at a constant low and a constant high frequency
below and above this range, respectively.
Trigger: If the selected trigger threshold is exceeded, a two-pitch signal sounds.

Control unit Settings > Set up > Control unit > Audio > Audio alarm mode

Behavior with warnings or error messages: If the touch screen shows a warning or
an error, then a two-pitch signal sounds simultaneously.

Automatic switch off The touch screen can be switched off automatically after a specific time without any
of the touch screen operation to save energy.

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30 s 10 min
1 min 30 min
2 min 1h
5 min ∞ (=never)

Control unit Settings > Set up > Control unit > Energy > Display off after

6.3.2 Operator types and authorizations

There are four different operator types that are distinguished by different
authorizations. The integrator is registered ex works.
Additional operators can be registered. The following table shows options for
individual operator types to register new operator types.
Operator registration

Viewer Operator Supervisor Integrator

- Operator Supervisor Integrator
Viewer Operator Supervisor
Viewer Operator
Viewer

For the types "Integrator", "Supervisor" and "Operator", a four-digit PIN must be
assigned during registration (0000 ... 9999). "0000" is assigned to all operators ex
works.
If an operator keeps the pin "0000", this operator will always be registered is during
the start up of the system (without PIN query).
A key-operated switch can be used in addition to a PIN if an I/O module is connected.
The key-operated switch is connected to the I/O module via three digital inputs (see
operating instructions of the LDS3000).
The following table shows the authorizations of individual operator types.

Function Viewer Operator Supervisor Integrator

Changing - x x x
parameters
Changing the - x x x
display of error
information
Calling up - - - x
factory settings
Entering - - - x
maintenance
history

The menu "Service" is accessible only to INFICON service staff.

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Load parameters The saved/backed-up parameters of control unit CU1000 and of the mass
spectrometer module can be loaded from a USB stick.
Control unit Function > Data > Parameters > Load

Save parameters The parameters of control unit CU1000 and of the mass spectrometer module can be
saved to a USB flash drive.
Control unit Function > Data > Parameters > Save

Display error The type of error information can be set differently for each operator type. The
information Integrator always receives the complete information.
Number: Message number
text: Brief description
Info: Expanded message information
• Only numbers
• Number and text
• Number, text and info
Control unit Function > Data > Parameter > Error info
Viewer (Operator, Supervisor)

Parameter list display Parameters can be displayed as an alphabetical list with names and current value s.
and change Each list entry is a button which, when pressed, will open the parameter's set-up
dialog box.
Control unit List > Parameters list or:
Functions > Data > Parameters > List

Display list of Parameters can be displayed as an alphabetical list with names and current change
parameter change authorizations. Each list entry is a button which, when pressed, will change access
authorizations control. Changes are possible in accordance with the hierarchy of the operator.
Control unit Functions > Data > Parameters >
Parameter Access

6.3.2.1 Logging out the operator

The operator activates access level "Viewer" to log out. "Access Ctrl > Viewer"

6.3.3 Reset settings

Mass spectrometer The settings of the mass spectrometer module can be reset to factory settings.
module
Control unit Functions > Data > Parameters > Reset >
MSB settings

Access controls The authorization for changing parameters can be reset to factory setting.
Control unit Functions > Data > Parameters > Reset >
Param. Access control

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Control unit The control unit settings can be reset to factory settings.
Control unit Functions > Data > Parameters > Reset >
Control unit settings

6.3.4 Recording data

The data is saved as a TXT file. Each TXT file contains the following information:
• Date created
• Software version
• Serial number
• Start time
• Time stamp (measurement indicates offset in seconds in relation to start time)
• File name
• Time stamp (offset in seconds in relation to start time)
• Leak rate (expressed in selected unit)
• Pressure p1 (expressed in selected unit)
• Device status

Switching on/off Switching data recording on/off

• Off
• On
Control unit Functions > Data > Recorder > Settings >
Data recording

Record interval Time interval between data recordings

• 100 ms, 200 ms, 500 ms, 1 s, 2 s, 5 s
Control unit Functions > Data > Recorder > Settings >
Record interval

Memory location The data stored in the control unit can be saved to a USB stick. The memory in the
control unit is limited to the recording of a 24-hour measurement. Each time after one
hour has elapsed, the file is closed and recording continues in the next file.
• USB flash drive
• Control unit
Control unit Functions > Data > Recorder > Settings >
Storage location

Copy data Copy data from the internal memory of the control unit to a connected USB stick.
Control unit Functions > Data > Recorder > Copy >
Copy files

Delete data Delete data in the internal memory of the control unit

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Control unit Functions > Data > Recorder > Delete >
Delete files

6.3.5 Calling up information

Different information and states of the system can be called up with the info menu.
Measurement values • Preamplifier
• Environment
• TMP
Temperature • Electronic
• TMP
Energy and operating • Energy values: Information on consumption values
hours • Operation hours: Display for operating hours
• Supply voltages: Information on internal supply voltages
• Power supply: Information on the supply voltages of the components
History • Error, error history / warning history
• Calibration, calibration history
• TMP error, TMP history
• Warnings, active warnings
• Maintenance, maintenance history
Control unit • Version control unit: Information on the software version
• Memory: Information on available memory
• Settings: Control unit settings.
• Serial port wired: Information on the communication connection
• Data exchange: Information on the data exchange between mass spectrometer
module and the control unit
Mass spectrometer • MSB (1): Information on the software version
module • MSB (2): Information on operating parameters
• TMP controller (1): Information on the turbo molecular pump
• TMP controller (2): Information on the turbo molecular pump, continued
• Ion source: Information on the ion source used
• Preamplifier: Information on the preamplifier
• Preamplifier test: Information on the preamplifier test.
Interfaces • I/O module (1): Information on the software version, inputs and outputs
• I/O module (2): Visualized information to the digital inputs

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2
1

Fig. 5: I/O module (2): Visualized information to the digital inputs

1 Input signal condition 2 Configured function (INV =

Function is inverted)
3 Status of the function (active or
inactive)

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• I/O module (3): Visualized information to the digital outputs

Fig. 6: Visualized information to the digital outputs

1 Configured function (INV = 2 Output signal condition

Function is inverted)
3 Status of the function (active or
inactive)

• Bus module (1): Information on the bus module

• Bus module (2): Information on the bus module, continued

6.3.6 Display equivalence leak rate for other gas

Scope
The explanations on the equivalence rate only refer to sniffing operation.

If you measure with the test gases helium or hydrogen, but want to display another
gas with its leak rate, use a correction factor for the test gas used.

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2
Fig. 7: Measurement screen with displayed equivalence leak rate and configured favorites key

1 Display of gas name and equivalence factor

2 Favorites button for fast configuration of "gas equivalent selection" after set
up, see "Touch screen settings [} 17]", ”Assigning favorite buttons”.

You have a choice of two methods:

• To conveniently set the correction factor, use the "Gas equivalent selection
[} 27]". There, the correction factor can be selected from a self-defined list, see
"Configure gas list [} 28]", or switched back to the tracer gas.
• Alternatively, it is possible to calculate and configure the correction factor. For
information on calculation, see "Calculate equivalence factor [} 29]". For
information on configuring the device, see "Set equivalence factor and molar mass
[} 30]".

6.3.6.1 Gas equivalent selection

1 Control unit: Settings > Set up > Operation modes > Equivalence leak rate >
Gas equi.".
2 In the window "Gas equivalent selection", you can respond to different
situations:
ð If the desired gas equivalent is already stored (numbers 1 to 4), select the
desired gas equivalent number and confirm with "OK". The gas name and the
equivalence factor of this gas equivalent are then displayed at the top left in
the measuring window. You can perform measurement.

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ð If the desired gas equivalent is not stored, it must be configured, see

"Configure gas list [} 28]".
ð If you do not find a suitable entry in the 4 gas equivalents and also do not
want to change these, you can calculate the correction factor as an
alternative. In the window "Gas equivalent selection" select the entry "User-
defined" and configure the correction factor, see "Set equivalence factor and
molar mass [} 30]".
ð If you want to switch from the display of the gas equivalent in the measuring
window back to the measurement value of the measuring gas, select "Switch
off" and confirm with "OK".

The options "Switch off" and "Gas equivalent no. 1...4" overwrite parameters, see "Set
equivalence factor and molar mass [} 30]".
If you select the option "User-defined", parameters then have to be configured, see
"Set equivalence factor and molar mass [} 30]".

6.3.6.2 Configure gas list

You can predefine up to 4 equivalence gases and assign names to them. The
equivalence gases can then be selected in the gas equivalent selection, see "Gas
equivalent selection [} 27]".
1 Control unit: Settings > Set up > Operation modes > Equivalence leak rate >
Configure gas list
2 Select one of the numbers 1 to 4.
ð A set of parameters is displayed for each stored gas. If there is an unused
entry, "No Entry" is displayed.
3 Press the button "Edit".
ð If you want to detect one of the gases from the stored gas library, press the
desired entry. See also "Gas library [} 36]".
ð If the desired gas is not stored, scroll to the end of the gas library and select
"User-defined gas". Then, assign a name of your choice in the window
"Equivalence gas name" and confirm your choice. Then enter the molar mass
and viscosity factor of the equivalence gas. For all gases that are not
available in the gas library, please feel free to contact INFICON.
4 Make your customer-specific entries in the following windows, which are
brought up by the assistant, first "Absolute pressure equivalence gas".
ð Corresponds to the absolute pressure of the equivalence gas in the test
object in bar.
5 Window "Measuring mass".
ð This is the mass of the tracer gas (helium, mass 3 or hydrogen)
6 Window "Percentage of measuring gas".

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ð This is the gas proportion of the tracer gas in percent, e.g. for forming gas
(95/5) it would be 5%.
7 Window "Absolute pressure measuring gas".
ð Corresponds to the absolute pressure of the tracer gas in the test object in
bar.

Example
An air conditioning system is to be checked for leaks. The system is first filled with 2
bar (absolute) pure helium and checked for leaks. Later the plant will be filled with
R134a. The operating pressure is 15 bar (absolute).
This results in the following values for the above-specified parameters:
Absolute pressure equivalence gas = 15.0
Measuring mass = 4
Percentage of measuring gas = 100.0
Absolute pressure measuring gas = 2.0

6.3.6.3 Calculate equivalence factor

The equivalence factor is not calculated by the software of the device. Calculate the
equivalence factor using the following formula:

Dynamic viscosity of test gas (helium or H2)

Dynamic viscosity of the equivalent gas

Absolute pressure of the test gas in the test object in bar

Absolute pressure of the equivalent gas in the test object in bar

Example An air conditioning system is to be checked for leaks.

The system is first filled with 2 bar (absolute) helium and checked for leaks. Later the
plant will be filled with R134a. The operating pressure is 15 bar (absolute).
The dynamic viscosity of helium is 19.62 µPa*s.
The dynamic viscosity of R134a is 11.49 µPa*s.
In order to obtain an R134a equivalent leak rate display during the helium leak
detection, the following equivalence factor must be entered:

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6.3.6.4 Set equivalence factor and molar mass

ü The equivalence factor is known. See also "Calculate equivalence factor [} 29]".
ü The test gas used is specified (hydrogen or helium, mass 2, 3 or 4).
ü The molar mass of the equivalence gas you want to display is known.
1 Control unit: Settings > Set up > Operation modes > Equivalence rate
2 “Gas factor” button
ð (LD protocol: Command 469)
3 Select "Mass 2", "Mass 3" or "Mass 4" according to your test gas.
ð If the test gas is set to helium, the window "Equivalent Gas Factor He" opens.
4 Set the equivalence gas factor. In the example (see “Calculate equivalence
factor [} 29]“) for 127:

5 Control unit: Settings > Set up > Operation modes > Equivalence rate
6 “Molar mass" button
ð (LD protocol: Command “470”)
7 Select "Mass 2", "Mass 3" or "Mass 4" to match your test gas as described
above.
ð If the test gas is set to helium, the window "Molar mass equivalent gas He"
opens.
8 Set your molar mass. In the example for 102:

ð If the equivalence factor is not equal to 1 or the molar mass is not set to factory
settings, the equivalence factor is displayed both on the calibration result and on
the measurement screen.

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Fig. 8: Top left: Display of Molar Mass (102) and Equivalence Factor (127)

6.3.7 Updating the software

Software updates from INFICON are installed with the aid of a USB flash drive. The
update function of the device can be found under "Functions > Data > Update".
An update is possible,
• if one or several updates are available on the USB flash drive, but only one update
per type at most (control unit, MSB box, I/O module),
• if these parts are also connected free of disturbances and have an update
function.
The corresponding buttons in the update menu such as "Control Unit", "MSB Box",
and "I/O Module" are active and can be activated individually.

NOTICE
Aborted connection
Loss of data due to disconnection
► Do not switch off the device and do not remove the USB flash drive while the
software is being updated!

► Switch the device off and back on after a software update has taken place.

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6.3.7.1 Updating the software of the control unit

The software is contained in two files with the same file name, but with different file
name extensions (".exe" and ".key").
1 Copy the files into the main directory of a USB stick.
2 Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the device.
3 Select: "Functions > Data > Update > Control unit".
ð Do not switch off the device and do not remove the USB flash drive while the
software is being updated!
4 Check the version information.
5 Select the "Start" button to start the update. Do not switch off the device and do
not remove the USB flash drive while the software is being updated!
6 Follow the instructions on the touchscreen and wait until the update is
complete.

6.3.7.2 Checking and updating the software version of the MSB box
The current software is available from the Inficon support.
The functions of the XL Sniffer adapter set are taken into consideration in system
software version 2.11 or higher.
1 Copy the file with the file name extension ".bin" into the root directory of a USB
stick.
2 Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the device.
3 Select: "Functions > Data > Update > MSB".
ð The display shows information on the current and the new software version
as well as on the boot loader.
4 Check the version information.
ð Select the "Start" button to start the update.
ð Do not switch off the device and do not remove the USB flash drive while the
software is being updated! Do not switch off the device and do not remove
the USB flash drive while the software is being updated!
5 Follow the instructions on the touchscreen and wait until the update is
complete.
6 If the system displays warning 104 or 106, confirm with "C".

6.3.7.3 Updating the software of the I/O module

The software of the I/O module can be updated from the control unit if the mass
spectrometer module has at least the software version "MS module 1.02".
1 Copy the file with the file name extension ".bin" into the root directory of a USB
stick.

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2 Connect the USB flash drive to the USB port on the device.
3 Select: "Functions > Data > Update > I/O module"
ð The display shows information on the current and the new software as well as
on the current boot loader.
4 Check the version information.
5 Select the "Start" button to start the update.
ð Do not switch off the device and do not remove the USB flash drive while the
software is being updated!
6 Follow the instructions on the touchscreen and wait until the update is
complete.
ð The following tips are shown after selecting the "Start" button on the
touchscreen:
• Connect and switch on the IO1000.
• Activate boot mode (switch DIP S2.3 on and off once).
• When the STATUS LED flashes green, press OK.

Fig. 9: DIP switch on the I/O module

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7 Decommissioning the measuring

instrument

7.1 Disposing of the device

The device can either be disposed of by the operator or be sent to the manufacturer.
The device consists of materials that can be recycled. This option should be exercised
to prevent waste and also to protect the environment.
During disposal, observe the environmental and safety regulations of your country.

7.2 Returning the device for maintenance, repair or

disposal

WARNING
Danger due to harmful substances
Contaminated devices could endanger 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 do not hesitate to contact us and send a completed declaration of

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

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8 Gas library
The operating software of the device contains a list of approx. 100 gases which could
be relevant in the refrigeration industry.
The list is stored in the nonvolatile flash memory of the operating unit and can be
updated. The user can access this list while pre-defining the equivalence gases, see
"Configure gas list [} 28]". The user can then select from the pre-defined gases during
gas equivalent selection, see "Gas equivalent selection [} 27]".
The library of the device has the following factory-defined content:

Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
R11 CFCl3 137.4 0.515 1.15
R12 CF2Cl2 120.9 0.591 1.319
R12B1 CF2ClBr 165.4 0.523 1.167
Halon 1211
R13 CF3Cl 104.5 0.857 1.913
R13B1 CF3Br 149 0.852 1.902
Halon 1301
R14 CF4 80 0.857 1.913
R21 CHFCl2 102.9 0.535 1.194
R22 CHF2Cl 86.5 0.632 1.411
R23 CHF3 70 0.704 1.571
R32 CH2F2 52 0.632 1.411
R41 CH3F 34 0.551 1.23
R50 CH4 16 0.556 1.241
Methane
R113 C2F3Cl3 187.4 0.484 1.08
R114 C2F4Cl2 170.9 0.545 1.217
R115 C2F5Cl 154.5 0.627 1.4
R116 C2F6 138 0.709 1.583
R123 C2HF3Cl2 152.9 0.54 1.205
R124 C2HF4Cl 136.5 0.581 1.297
R125 C2HF5 120 0.653 1.458
R134a C2H2F4 102 0.591 1.319
R141b C2H3FCl2 117 0.464 1.036
R142b C2H3F2Cl 100.5 0.494 1.103
R143a C2H3F3 84 0.561 1.252
R152a C2H4F2 66.1 0.515 1.15

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Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
R170 C 2H 6 30.1 0.479 1.069
Ethane
R218 C3F8 188 0.627 1.4
R227ea C3HF7 170 0.627 1.4
R236fa C3H2F6 152 0.55 1.228
R245fa C3H3F5 134 0.52 1.161
R290 C 3H 8 44.1 0.433 0.967
Propane
R356 C4H5F5 166.1 0.561 1.252
R400 Mixture of 141.6 0.571 1.275
50% R12
50% R114
R401A Mixture of 94.4 0.607 1.355
53% R22
13% R152a
34% R124
R401B Mixture of 92.8 0.612 1.366
61% R22
11% R152a
28% R124
R401C Mixture of 101 0.602 1.344
33% R22
15% R152a
52% R124
R402A Mixture of 101.6 0.647 1.444
38% R22
60% R125
2% R290
R402B Mixture of 94.7 0.642 1.433
60% R22
38% R125
2% R290
R403A Mixture of 92 0.642 1.433
75% R22
20% R218
5% R290
R403B Mixture of 103.3 0.647 1.444
56% R22
39% R218
5% R290

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Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
R404A Mixture of 97.6 0.607 1.355
44% R125
52% R143a
4% R134a
R405A Mixture of 111.9 0.622 1.388
45% R22
7% R152a
5.5% 142b
42.5% RC318
R406A Mixture of 89.9 0.566 1.263
55% R22
4% R600a
41% R142b
R407A Mixture of 90.1 0.637 1.422
20% R32
40% R125
40% R134a
R407B Mixture of 102.9 0.647 1.444
10% R32
70% R125
20% R134a
R407C Mixture of 86.2 0.627 1.4
10% R32
70% R125
20% R134a
R407D Mixture of 91 0.612 1.366
23% R32
25% R125
52% R134a
R407E Mixture of 83.8 0.622 1.388
25% R32
15% R125
60% R134a
R407F Mixture of 82.1 0.67 1.496
40% R134a
30% R125
30% R32
R408A Mixture of 87 0.602 1.344
7% R125
46% R143a
47% R22

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Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
R409A Mixture of 97.4 0.607 1.355
60% R22
25% R124
15% R142b
R409B Mixture of 96.7 0.612 1.366
65% R22
25% R124
10% R142b
R410A Mixture of 72.6 0.673 1.502
50% R32
50% R125
R410B Mixture of 75.6 0.673 1.502
45% R32
55% R125
R411A Mixture of 82.4 0.617 1.377
1.5% R1270
87.5% R22
11% R152a
R411B Mixture of 83.1 0.62 1.388
3% R1270
94% R22
3% R152a
R411C Mixture of 83.4 0.627 1.4
3% R1270
95.5% R22
1.5% R152a
R412A Mixture of 92.2 0.602 1.344
70% R22
5% R218
25% R142b
R413A Mixture of 104 0.581 1.297
9% R218
88% R134a
3% R600
R414A Mixture of 96.9 0.586 1.308
51% R22
28.5% R124
4% R600a
16.5% R142

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Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
R415A Mixture of 81.7 0.622 1.388
82% R22
18% R152a
R416A Mixture of 111.9 0.576 1.286
59% R134a
39.5% R124
1.5% R600
R417A Mixture of 106.7 0.61 1.362
50% R134a
46% R125
4% R600a
R422D Mixture of 112.2 0.622 1.388
65.1% R125
31.5% R134a
3.4% R600a
R438A Mixture of 104.9 0.617 1.377
45% R125
44.2% R134a
8.5% R32
1.7% R600
0.6% R601a
R441A Mixture of 49.6 0.398 0.888
54.8% R290
36.1% R600
6% R600a
3.1% R170
R442A Mixture of 81.8 0.629 1.404
31% R32
31% R125
30% R134a
5% R227ea
3% R152a
R448A Mixture of 99.3 0.625 1.395
26% R32
26% R125
21% R134a
20% R1234yf
7% R1234ze

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Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
R449A Mixture of 87.2 0.622 1.388
25.7% R134
25.3% R1234yf
24.7% R125
24.3% R32
R450A Mixture of 109 0.592 1.321
58% R1234ze
42% R134a
R452A Mixture of 103.5 0.612 1.366
59% R125
30% R1234yf
11% R32
R452B Mixture of 72.9 0.639 1.426
67% R32
26% R1234yf
7% R125
R454C Mixture of 90.8 0.62 1.384
22% R32
78% R1234yf
R500 Mixture of 99.3 0.581 1.297
74% R12
26% R152a
R501 Mixture of 93.1 0.627 1.4
75% R22
25% R12
R502 Mixture of 111.6 0.647 1.444
49% R22
51% R115
R503 Mixture of 87.3 0.709 1.583
40% R23
60% R13
R504 Mixture of 79.3 0.678 1.513
48% R32
52% R115
R505 Mixture of 103.5 0.612 1.366
78% R12
22% R31
R506 Mixture of 93.7 0.561 1.252
55% R31
45% R114

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Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
R507 Mixture of 98.9 0.612 1.366
50% R125
50% R143a
R508A Mixture of 100.1 0.729 1.627
39% R23
61% R116
R508B Mixture of 95.4 0.729 1.627
46% R23
54% R116
R513A Mixture of 108.7 0.582 1.299
44% R134a
56% R1234yf
R600 C4H10 58.1 0.377 0.842
Butane
R600a C4H10 58.1 0.377 0.842
Iso-Butane
R601 C5H12 72.2 0.341 0.761
Pentane
R601a C5H12 72.2 0.336 0.75
Iso-Pentane
R601b C5H12 72.2 0.337 0.752
Neopentane
R601c C5H12 70.1 0.337 0.752
Cyclopentane
R1233zd C3H2ClF3 130.5 0.558 1.246
R1234yf C3H2F4 114 0.624 1.393
R1234ze C3H2F4 114 0.619 1.382
R1243zf C3H3F3 96 0.6 1.339
Ar Argon 40 1.127 2.516
CO2 R744 44 0.744 1.661
H2 Hydrogen 2 0.448 1
H 2O R718 18 0.459 1.025
He Helium 4 1 2.232
HT135 Galden HT135 610 1 2.232
Kr Krypton 84 1.275 2.846
N2 Nitrogen 28 0.892 1.991
Ne Neon 20.2 1.586 3.54
NH3 R717 17 0.505 1.127

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Gas designation Other designations Molecular mass Helium viscosity Hydrogen/mass 3

(max. 8 digits) (amu) factor viscosity factor
O2 Oxygen 32 1.03 2.299
SF6 146.1 0.765 1.708
Xe Xenon 131.3 1.153 2.574
ZT130 Galden ZT130 497 1 2.232
Table 1: Gas library V3.24

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9 CE Declaration of Conformity

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