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Hydrosteel 6000
Instrument User Manual V2.1
Unrivalled Detection.
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  • Page 1 Hydrosteel 6000 Instrument User Manual V2.1 Unrivalled Detection. www.ionscience.com Part number: 40010...
  • Page 2 Thank you for purchasing your Ion Science instrument. The standard warranty of your instrument can be extended to up to five years on PhoCheck Tiger and two years on other Ion Science instruments. To receive your extended warranty, you must register your instrument online within one month of purchase ( terms and conditions apply.)

  • Page 3: Declaration Of Conformity

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: Ion Science Ltd, The Way, Fowlmere, Cambridge, England. SG8 7UJ Product: Hydrosteel 6000 Product description: the ultimate portable monitoring tool for sour, HF and high temperature corrosion and diffusible hydrogen damage in steel. The intrinsically safe instrument is totally non-intrusive and with minimal test surface preparation, and no consumables such as grease required, reliable measurements can be made within a minute.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Declaration of Conformity..........................3 Statements ............................... 5 Responsibility for Use ............................ 5 Legal Notice ..............................5 Contents of the Hydrosteel 6000 Complete Kit .................... 6 About Hydrosteel 6000 ............................ 7 Principle of Operation ............................. 7 Application specific measurements ........................ 7 About Hydrosteel 6000 ............................

  • Page 5: Statements

    It is provided "as is" and without any representation, term, condition or warranty of any kind, either express or implied. To the extent permitted by law, Ion Science shall not be liable to any person or entity for any loss or damage which may arise from the use of this manual. We reserve the right at any time and without any notice to remove, amend or vary any of the content which appears herein.

  • Page 6: Contents Of The Hydrosteel 6000 Complete Kit

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Contents of the Hydrosteel 6000 complete kit Battery Key Mains Manual and LT-R 6 ft adaptor software CD sample conduit 2 replacement LT-R Battery plates HT-R Pack LT-R Probe probe IR Link Introduction to TVOC For installation requirements please refer to Installation and Technical Specification of this manual.

  • Page 7: About Hydrosteel 6000

    This condition enables the Hydrosteel 6000 to be used in measuring a very small flux of hydrogen emanating from steel as a result of its interaction with hydrogen occluders and hydrogen occluding processes.

  • Page 8: About Hydrosteel 6000

    Section – Probe Plate Replacement. Deployment Methods Hydrosteel 6000 can be deployed to meet several different objectives as described below. Hydrogen flux search The Hydrosteel analyser has a real time display of flux which can be used to search for sites of hydrogen permeation.

  • Page 9: Initial Appraisal

    Familiarise yourself with the components of the Hydrosteel 6000 Analysis Kit by going to the ‘Contents of the Hydrosteel 6000 Complete Kit’. System Assembly and Start-up Normalising the analyser Remove the analyser from the field case.

  • Page 10: Using Hydrosteel 6000

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Using Hydrosteel 6000 Connecting the low temperature (LT-R) probe to the analyser 1 Attach one end of either the 70 cm or 200 cm gas sample tubes to the connector at the top of the analyser as shown below.
  • Page 11 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Using Hydrosteel 6000 Connecting the high temperature roaming (HT-R) probe to the analyser using HT-R flexible conduit 1 Remove HT-R collector assembly from the box and remove the magnet sleepers. 2 Manually unscrew the collector handle from the assembly. (The handle unscrews below the white heat shield).
  • Page 12 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Using Hydrosteel 6000 Connecting the High Temperature roaming (HT-R) probe to the analyser using HT-R very HT extension conduit. 1 Remove HT-R collector assembly from the box and remove the magnet sleepers. 2 Manually unscrew the collector handle from the assembly. (The handle unscrews below the white heat shield).

  • Page 13: Analyser Operation Menu

    However, we recommend that you: consult this manual or the service team at Ion Science when you are unsure of how to proceed. avoid exposing any part of the system to corrosive media or liquids.

  • Page 14: Analyser Display

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Using Hydrosteel 6000 Analyser display As part of the start-up procedure, the analyser sequentially displays the instrument name, manufacturer, data log details and calibration details. Thereafter a countdown is displayed until normalisation of the analyser is complete.
  • Page 15 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Using Hydrosteel 6000 Probe indication To the left of the battery icon the display one of the following, denoting the probe in use. Ensure at all times that the probe in use and probe indicator correspond. If not, reconfigure the analyser to indicate the correct probe from the analyser start up menu, as indicated in Appendix B.

  • Page 16: Guide To Field Measurements

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Guide to field measurements Step 1: Preparing the equipment for flux measurements. Open the field case. Connect the hand held analyser to either the 6” diameter LT probe in the field case or the HT probe in the HT-probe kit box, using the appropriate gas sampling tube. This comprises essential test equipment, it weighs 1 kg, and can be conveniently carried in a shoulder bag or small rucksack.
  • Page 17 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Guide to field measurements Step 5: Deployment procedure. With the LT-R (6 inch diameter low temperature) probe: Ensure the probe plate underside is not damaged and is free from dust or magnetic detritus. Manipulate the probe by using the probe handle or extension arms.
  • Page 18 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Guide to field measurements Step 7: Completing the task. To download data to computer, remove the analyser from the jacket, activate ‘PC connect’ (TOOL-RECORD keys), align with the IRDA link box, and execute the file ISPLC.EXE. Make sure test equipment is clean and dry, return to the field case, and store field case in a cool dry location.

  • Page 19: Data Logging And Computer Interface

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Data logging and computer interface Using the Data logging Facility Two data logging modes are available – ‘short’ and ‘long’. ‘Short’ data logging stores measurements over a one minute interval and is used for obtaining a spot flux measurement at a specific site.
  • Page 20 Communication between the analyser and computer requires the use of the IR Link Box, Hydrosteel software and Windows PC connect software ISLPC.EXE. The IR Link Box is provided with your Hydrosteel 6000 Analysis Kit as is the ISLPC software on floppy disk.
  • Page 21 Installing the ISL data interface software Copy the complete ISL directory (Ion Science Ltd) from the disk provided onto your computers C: drive. When using the software for the first time you will be required to select the appropriate communications (serial) port that your IR Link box is connected to.
  • Page 22 ‘ISL instrument interface menu’ panel. Return to step 4. If problems persist, please contact the supplier or Ion Science Technical staff. The ‘ISL Instrument Interface’ window is now displayed. From the menu bar, click on Data, download.

  • Page 23: Data Logging And Computer Interface

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Data logging and computer interface Graphical analysis of data Setting the time and response scales Choose Elapsed/Real time as required for time scale. Choose Spread/Zero reference and Log/Linear scale required for the recorded response.
  • Page 24 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Data logging and computer interface Main ISLPC Menu Functions File Print Print highlighted (Numerical or Graphical) data file via your PC. Print Preview Allows you to view the currently chosen data file for next print.
  • Page 25 Allows instrument data to be downloaded prior to hardware fault finding. Click on Read Flash, following instructions as they appear. Firmware Upgrade Downloads an ION SCIENCE ‘upgrade’ file (*.upg) to the analyser. A complete upgrade consisting 4 files usually lasts about 4 minutes. Caution: Ensure that all relevant data has been downloaded and saved to PC before using this option.

  • Page 26: Routine Maintenance

    Replacement collector plates are supplied and should be fitted as indicated in Section – Probe Plate Replacement. All Hydrosteel equipment is factory calibrated. ION Science Ltd recommends the instrument and challenge kit be calibrated yearly.

  • Page 27: Hydrosteel Function Test Instructions

    The flow meter has to be on a level surface for correct operation. 1) Switch the Hydrosteel 6000 analyser on and let it complete the stabilisation count down and zero. 2) Ensure that the flow meter is on a level surface.

  • Page 28: Hydrogen Gas Test

    Ion Science Ltd Routine maintenance 3) Connect short flexible sample tube from hydrosteel 6000 inlet to the top port on the flow meter. 4) Determine the flow by reading the tube markings from the middle of the float. The reading should be between 40 and 55 indicating that the instrument flow is correct.
  • Page 29 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Routine maintenance This is performed using a flood leak of 100 ppm of hydrogen gas in air mixture. This gas has a tolerance of 10 ppm. The Hydrosteel provided readings in flux units of pl/cm...
  • Page 30 7) Check the pressure on the regulator is not zero. If the gas bottle becomes empty then please contact ION science to arrange a replacement. (The 150ml flood leak will drop once the pressure in the gas bottle drops below 4 bar 60psi.
  • Page 31 Routine maintenance 1) Open the regulator. By turning the valve knob as indicated. 2) Connect the Hydrosteel 6000 analyser to the 2 ft LT-R sample tube then connect the end of the sample tube to the flood leak as shown .

  • Page 32: Battery Replacement

    Manually unscrew the collector handle from the assembly. Unscrew the HT sampling tube from the HT probe. (The handle unscrews below the white heat shield – please also see illustration under the ‘Using Hydrosteel 6000’ section of the manual. Using the 2.5 mm hexagonal screwdriver from the HT-kit box, unscrew the hexagonal collector plate locking screw, to release the collector plate from the bracket.

  • Page 33: Cleaning

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Routine maintenance Insert the collector plate capillary into the collector assembly until the back of the plate contacts the magnets. If the capillary is obstructed, the collector plate locking screw may require further loosening with the 2.5 mm hexagonal screwdriver.

  • Page 34: Instrument Warranty And Service

    Ion Science Ltd Instrument warranty and service Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 2 years on the Hydrosteel 6000 when registering your instrument via our website: www.ionscience.com/instrument-registration To receive your Extended Warranty, you need to register within one month of purchase (Terms and Conditions apply).

  • Page 35: Appendix A

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Appendix A Hydrosteel 6000 LT-R Technical Specifications Dimensions Analyser: 320 x 60 x 50 mm Probe extension: 15 cm high x 150 mm dia. Collector: 20 cm high x 150 mm dia. Power requirements Batteries: 4 x 1.5 V AA alkaline...
  • Page 36 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Appendix A Analyser specification Notes: Volumetric specifications are quoted at 20 °C and one atmosphere ambient pressure. Pre-set input flow, deploying 27-inch (70 cm) gas sampling conduit and LT-R collector unless otherwise specified. 1 pl = 10...

  • Page 37: Appendix B

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Appendix B Analyser Menu Options – start-up mode The following selections can only be made in start-up mode – up to 90 seconds from turning the instrument Key press Main Function Countdown Key options...
  • Page 38 Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Appendix B Analyser Display Options – operating mode Key press Main Function Countdown Key options After 80 s of start-up mode, the analyser enters operating mode. Display data log summary 60 s log mode (5 s data intervals)

  • Page 39: Update Log

    Hydrosteel 6000 MANUAL Ion Science Ltd Update Log Manual Amendment Date updated Instrument Version Firmware Software Hydrosteel Update log added in back of manual 23/12/08 V2.38 V3.25 6000 Page 5 – Specification updates for AT-S Hydrosteel 13/01/09 V2.38 V3.25 6000 and HT-S Probes.

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