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- Page 1 GasCheck 3000 & 3000IS Instrument User Manual part number: 28052...
- Page 2 GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd Page 1 of 23...
- Page 3 Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: Ion Science Ltd, The Way, Fowlmere, Cambridge, England. SG8 7UJ Product: GasCheck 3000 (Grey Case) Product description: a handheld micro thermal conductivity sensor used to detect gas leaks. This has been designed specifically for search and location of non-flammable gases such as helium and CFC’s.
- Page 4 GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd Declaration of conformity Manufacturer: Ion Science Ltd, The Way, Fowlmere, Cambridge, England. SG8 7UJ Product: GasCheck 3000is (Black Case) (intrinsic version only) Product description: an intrinsically safe handheld micro thermal conductivity sensor designed specifically for use in potentially explosive atmospheres and for the search and location of flammable gas leaks.
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Page 5: Table Of Contents
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd CONTENTS Page 1. Introduction 1.1 Scope & definitions 1.2 Description 1.3 Principle 1.4 Applications 2. Technical data 2.1 General 2.2 Performance 2.3 Battery data 3. Packing list 4. Operation 4.1 Controls 4.2 Display 4.3 Audio &... -
Page 6: Introduction
(2) and are also given by a front panel mounted LED flasher (3) and as audible clicks from the rear panel loud speaker (6). Two versions of GasCheck 3000 are available: ... -
Page 7: Applications
Leak testing of pipeline joints, gaskets, chamber windows and so forth Gas Check with short probe and nozzle fitted Long probe Nozzle Tactile keys Display Battery compartment LED flasher Loudspeaker Figure 1 – The GasCheck 3000 and 3000is Page 6 of 23... -
Page 8: Technical Data
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd TECHNICAL DATA General Operating temperature range GasCheck 3000 0 to 50 °C 32 to 122 °F. GasCheck 3000is -20 to +60 °C -4 to 140 °F. Storage temperature range -25 to 70 °C -13 to 158 °F. -
Page 9: Performance
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd Performance Detector type: Dual micro-volume thermal conductivity cell Gases Detected: All gases and vapours having a different thermal conductivity to the ambient air on which it was zeroed. The larger the difference the greater the sensitivity, so that GasCheck is not highly sensitive to the gases normally found in large concentrations in the ambient air, e.g. -
Page 10: Battery Data
The GasCheck 3000 is designed for use with primary (disposable) batteries. Rechargeable batteries can be used for the Gas Check3000 in safe areas. There is no provision for the recharging of batteries within the GasCheck 3000. Number of batteries required... -
Page 11: Packing List
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd PACKING LIST Remove all packaging materials, then open the storage case and inspect the equipment. If the storage case or any other item is damaged, notify your supplier and the carrier in writing within three days; state the Item Number and the Serial Number stamped on rear case of the GasCheck, together with your order number and your supplier’s invoice number. -
Page 12: Operation
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd OPERATION Control buttons Refer to Figure 4. Use the control keys as described below. The display symbols are described in Section 4.2.2. POWER (1) Press this key to switch the GasCheck on and off. - Page 13 GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd Gas Group Positive/Negative Positive Negative R1301 Positive R134a Negative Positive Negative Negative Negative Positive Negative Positive Positive Table 4 – Gas Groups Power Backlight/Contrast Zero Nozzle/Peak hold Gases Range Figure 4 – Control keys (layout shown for both Gas Check 3000 and 3000is...
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Page 14: Display
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd Display 4.2.1 General The display is arranged to show the leak rate and other status including user changes to the settings. In normal use the upper portion of the display is used for a large size digital representation of the leak rate (see Section 4.2.2) and status information is shown as symbols (see section 4.2.3) appearing in the... -
Page 15: Audio & Visual Outputs
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd 4.2.3 Other display symbols Small display indicators show zeroing, nozzle fitted, peak hold, auto range and low battery voltage. Zeroing This symbol appears whilst the GasCheck is zeroing then it disappears. Auto range This symbol shows when the GasCheck leak rate is not fixed within one range. - Page 16 GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd 4.4.2 Remove the Gas Check nozzle or change the probe (if required) In some applications the grey probe cover may restrict access to the area under test, the grey probe cover can be ...
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Page 17: Switch On The Gascheck
GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd Switch on the Gas Check Press key and wait for GasCheck to bleep & flash, the display to light up and show “zeroing detector”. When not detecting leaking gas, GasCheck still flashes and bleeps periodically to indicate that it is ON. - Page 18 Switch off the GasCheck When the GasCheck 3000 has been left for a few seconds without any key press, then press the I/O key. The GasCheck will ignore I/O presses during the instrument power up sequence and during any zeroing.
- Page 19 Battery compartment Battery compartment cover Serial number Captive screw location (3000is only) Figure 6 – Replace the batteries (GasCheck 3000 and 3000is shown) 5.2. Replacing the batteries WARNING Replace the batteries in the Gas Check 3000is in a safe area where there are no flammable gases.
- Page 20 1. Refer to Figure 6. Turn over the GasCheck so that the battery compartment is at the top: see detail A. 2. On the GasCheck 3000, use a small coin, screwdriver or your fingernail to press the catch (1) on the battery compartment cover (2), then pull up and remove the cover: see detail B.
- Page 21 GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd Fault finding Fault symptom Diagnosis Action Unit will not switch on No/dead batteries fitted Try another battery set (safely) Unit will not switch off Software locked out Remove & replace battery clip (safely)
- Page 22 GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd SPARES AND ACCESSORIES Introduction Order spare parts from your local agent or distributor; when you order, please state for each part required: Serial Number on the back of your GasCheck (refer to Figure 6.) ...
- Page 23 Ion Science Ltd INSTRUMENT SERVICE AND WARRANTY Warranty Standard Warranty can be extended to up to 2 years on the GasCheck 3000 & 3000IS 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 24 GasCheck 3000 & 3000is Ion Science Ltd UPDATE LOG Manual Version Amendment Date updated Instrument PC Software Firmware GasCheck 3000 Gas Table updated 16/7/08 3000- V0.48 & 3000is V1.8 3000is- V4.16 GasCheck 3000 Log added to back of 9/1/09 3000- V0.48 &...
- Page 25 GasCheck 5000is User Manual V1.5 GasTech Australia Pty Ltd 24 Baretta Rd Wangara Western Australia 6065 Tel 1800 999 902 Fax 1800 999 903 http://www.gastech.com.au...
- Page 27 Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer: Ion Science Ltd, The Way, Fowlmere, Cambridge, England SG8 7UJ Declare that the products Gas Check 5000is comply with the requirements of : 89/336/EEC EMC Directive 76/117/EEC Equipment and protective systems intended for use in potentially explosive atmospheres in conformity with the following standards and specifications: EN 50081-1 EMC Emissions - light industrial...
- Page 28 Introduction . Scope and definitions Description 1.3. Principal of operation Aplications TECHNICAL DATA General Performance Battery data INSTALLATION OPERATION Control keys Menu topics and corresponding displays . Main menu Alarm Level Audio Backlight Clock Clock 12/24hr . Clock Date Format Clock Set Time Clock...
- Page 29 Switch on the GasCheck . Recommended leak search procedure 4.6.1 General procedure 4.6.2 Leak detection along seams 4.6.3 Leak detection at pipe joints 4.6.4 Data Logging interruption for menu access Switch off the GasCheck . 4.7.1 Auto shut down Maintenance . Inspect and clean the GasCheck .
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Page 30: 1- Introduction
INTRODUCTION Scope and definitions This manual provides installation, operation and maintenance instructions for the Gas Check 5000is. You must use the Gas Check as specified in this manual. Read this manual before you install and operate the Gas Check. Important safety information is highlighted as WARNING and CAUTION instructions;... -
Page 31: Aplications
Applications You can use the Gas Check on many types of applications, including those listed below. · Quality assurance testing on manufactured component seals. · Laboratory applications, such as the detection of leaks from gas chromatographs, from mass spectrometers, from gas cylinders and fittings. ·... -
Page 32: Technical Data
TECHNICAL DATA General Operating temperature range Gas Check 5000is 0 to 40 °C 32 to 104 °F. Storage temperature range -25 to 70 °C -13 to 158 °F. Materials of construction Storage case Polypropylene with polyester foam insert Gas Check Polyurethane casing with a metal bracket Dimensions Storage case... -
Page 33: Performance
Performance Detector type Dual micro-volume thermal conductivity cell Gases Detected: All gases and vapours having a different thermal conductivity to the ambient air on which it was zeroed. The larger the difference the greater the sensitivity, so that Gas Check is not highly sensitive to the gases normally found in large concentrations in the ambient air, e.g. - Page 34 Minimum detection levels see Table 1 The nozzle when fitted provides automatic 10-fold dilution of the gas stream entering the Gas Check TCD, except when the ppm display is selected. The Gas Check nozzle should always be removed for assessing gas concentration levels in volume spaces smaller than about 1 litre when you are using the ppm display.
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Page 35: Battery Data
Battery data WARNING For Gas Check 5000is Do not modify the Gas Check 5000is equipment to allow any recharging. For intrinsic safety T4 rating in the Gas Check 5000is Rechargeable batteries (e.g. Ni-Cad) must not be used. There is no provision for the recharging of batteries within the Gas Check 5000is. For alkaline types (MN1500 or LR6) type use only Duracell (Standard, Procell or Ultra) or Ever Ready (Energiser) batteries. -
Page 36: Installation
INSTALLATION Remove all packaging materials, then open the storage case and inspect the equipment. If the storage case or any other item is damaged, notify your supplier and the carrier in writing within three days; state the Item Number and the Serial Number stamped on rear case of the Gas Check (refer to Figure6), together with your order number and your supplier s invoice number. -
Page 37: Operation
OPERATION Gas Check 5000is both have menu keys for user accessible settings. However normal use of the Gas Check would not involve any menus, because these are only needed to set up the instrument for your application, after which the instrument stores the settings internally when the instrument is switched off. -
Page 38: Control Keys
Control keys POWER I/O Press this key to switch the Gas Check POWER on for use. When this key is pressed from normal display, Gas Check will turn its POWER off, remembering all last settings (except back light reverts to OFF state). When in menus, pressing this key brings Gas Check straight back into the normal display WITHOUT any of the settings changes being implemented. -
Page 39: Menu Topics And Corresponding Displays
Menu topics and corresponding displays The first pressing of the PROCEED key switches the display into the Gas Check 5000is menus. These menus are shown by the relevant menu topic on the top line and the available choice and the current settings on the middle and bottom display lines. -
Page 40: Abc
Display: Main menu Back symbol space status line The X indicates that it hasn t been selected The status line doesn t have the < symbol. If the Proceed key is pressed then the X turns to a üand the < symbol appears on the status line. Press Proceed to reverse. -
Page 41: Audio
Audio When the audio feature is selected, the tick frequency of the Audio and Visual indicators is linked to the size of the leak rate displayed; when Audio is not selected there is no link. Display Main Menu Back Audio symbol space status line The X indicates that it hasn t been selected... -
Page 42: Clock
Clock Press to jump down into Clock setting. Display: Clock Back 12/24hr Existing Clock setting for Topic Note: No X or ü at this level because we are not at the end of the tree. The full clock settings are shown. -
Page 43: Clock Set Time
Clock - Set Time Display Set time Back Set hour existing Clock setting for Time Other options within this topic are Set min Synch RTC Clock - Set Time - Set hour A press on the takes us down into this next level. Use UP and DOWN keys to change hour value. -
Page 44: Data Control
Data Control This sub-menu has the following topics and are accessed by pressing the key. Clear data Data transfer Logging settings (only accessible in continuous logging mode) Memory used single/cont. In most of these menus the third line shows current settings or values and also ü or X on the middle line. -
Page 45: Data Control Logging Settings
Data Control Logging settings Enter this by a press. Display Logging settings Back Reset settings Only if you want to return to default ü ü existing logging settings No. Samples x Interval s Use the up or down scroll keys for other Topic selections:- Interval No. -
Page 46: Data Control Memory Used
Data Control - Memory Used Display Data Control Back ü Memory Used ü Display %age of memory used Note: This is an unusual case but we are still trying to follow the same format. This is just an information menu only but the ü serves as an indicator that it is an end tree situation. Also notice how the has been removed for this item. -
Page 47: Display Size
The option is given here (as per clearing Last data or All data) is for information purposes, to aid selection. The choice is given to toggle the 'Bar' at this level or to scroll through to see the other option: Numerals. Display - Size Gas Check 5000is allows the user to select a preferred size of the display style presentation as a larger or a smaller size for the bar graph or numerals and the exponent range value. -
Page 48: Gas Group
Gas Group Enter this by a press -R11 -R12 -R134a R1301 Group 0 Group 1 Group 2 Group 3 Group 4 Named gases have a polarity feature that is NOT available for the Gas Groups on Gas Check 5000is: the response after zeroing is ONLY allowed to be in the same sense as the polarity of the named gas. -
Page 49: Nozzle
Nozzle Display Main Menu Back Nozzle symbol space status line The X indicates that it hasn t been selected The status line doesn t have the nozzle symbol. If the PROCEED key pressed then the X turns to a üand the nozzle symbol is placed down onto the third Peak Hold Display Main Menu... -
Page 50: Program
Program This sub-menu has the following topics and are accessed by pressing the key. Language Menu Zone Program Back Language ü existing 1 line of Lang Text Note: Similar X and ü convention is followed. Pressing the PROCEED key without an IR Link communication will result in a delayed reset of the unit. - Page 51 Program Inst Back Zone Zone status ü Zone status will only have a S/W test to indicate whether it is in the non programmed zone or has the zone option programmed within it. THUS: the bottom line will have one of two messages:- Zone Set No zone ü...
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Page 52: Range
Range Press to jump down into the range topic. Display: Range Back ü Auto Range Existing status shown ü existing range status This is Auto Range for ü above ü If the scroll up or down keys are used from this start point, then the following options are shown:- Manual x10 Manual x10 Manual x10... -
Page 53: Display
Display 4.2.1 General The Gas Check LCD matrix display is arranged to show the leak rate and other relevant status information in a consistent fashion during the normal use and also during user changes to the settings of the application. ·... -
Page 54: 4.2.1 Other Display Symbols
4.2.1 Other display symbols Small display indicators show zeroing, nozzle fitted, peak hold and low battery voltage. Zeroing This symbol appears whilst the Gas Check is zeroing then it disappears. Nozzle This symbol indicates that the Gas Check is being used with the Nozzle on. Peak hold This symbol indicates that the Gas Check display is held to the maximum. -
Page 55: Audio And Visual Outputs
Audio and visual outputs The Gas Check 5000is series have an internal audio sounder and a flashing LED indicator. They both operate together when the detected leak rate climbs from the zero indication towards the maximum on the leak rate range (see Section 4.2.1). They also operate once to confirm a key press. Prepare the Gas Check 4.4.1 Select which probe to use Note: Whenever possible, use the Gas Check with the nozzle fitted. -
Page 56: Switch On The Gascheck
spanner clockwise to secure the probe on the Gas Check. Tighten the nut by hand only, but do ensure that the metal part of the capillary tube (2) under the plastic sheath is not loose else a noisy detected signal will result. If you have fitted the short probe to the Gas Check, push the nozzle onto the Gas Check if required (refer to Section 4.4.1). -
Page 57: Recommended Leak Search Procedure
has to alter any of them. The settings for gas groups, range, audio bleep, peak hold and nozzle are shown on the LCD. The response of Gas Check can readily be checked against an Ion Science CalCheck. Alternatively the tracer gas supply can be suitably fitted with an Ion Science Ltd Standard Calibrated Leak. Recommended leak search procedure 4.6.1 General procedure Note: When you use the Gas Check, do not allow dirt or debris to enter the end of the probe or... -
Page 58: Switch Off The Gascheck
4.6.2 Leak detection along seams Move the end of the Gas Check probe (or nozzle) along the length of the seam, so that it just rests on the seam. The speed at which you move along the seam depends upon the size of the leak that you search for: ·... -
Page 59: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Inspect and clean the Gas Check CAUTION Do not clean the probe while it is attached to the Gas Check and do not try to clean the sample hole inside the probe/nozzle fitting which leads to the detector. If you do, you can damage the Gas Check. 1. -
Page 60: Replace The Batteries
Replace the batteries WARNING Replace the batteries in the Gas Check 5000is in a safe area where there are no flammable gases. If you do not, there may be a risk of fire or explosion. WARNING Use only dry cell (non-rechargeable) batteries in the Gas Check 5000is. Recommended batteries are specified in Section 2.3 Battery Data. - Page 61 On the Gas Check 5000is, use the special screwdriver supplied to undo the captive screw on the batter compartment cover and remove the cover. This is located at the end of the Gas Check at position (5). 3. Remove the battery holder. If required, you can carefully unplug the battery holder so that you can detach the holder from the Gas Check.
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Page 62: Fault Finding
Fault finding Fault symptom Diagnosis Action Unit will not switch on No/dead batteries fitted Try another battery set (safely) Unit will not switch off Software locked out Remove & replace battery clip (safely) Battery symbol appears Battery state low Replace batteries (safely) Back light drains battery Excessive use of backlight Avoid or reduce use of backlight... -
Page 63: Spares And Accessories
SPARES AND ACCESSORIES Introduction Order spare parts from your local agent or distributor. When you order, please state for each part required: · Serial Number on the back of your Gas Check - refer to Figure 6. · Item Number and description of part. Spares Spare Item Number... - Page 64 Update Log Manual Version Amendment Date updated Instrument PC Software Firmware GasCheck 5000 Gas Table 16/7/08 V4.16 V3.26 V1.4 updated GasCheck 5000 Update log 9/1/09 V4.16 V3.26 V1.5 added to back of manual...