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  • Page 1 Hydrogen Leak Detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions...
  • Page 2 This manual provides user information for installing and operating the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed unit. For start-up installation advice please contact the supplier. The Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed is a development of the ISH2000 range of hydrogen leak detectors adapted for rapid automated leak detection in packaging lines. The leak detection process is built on the Sensistor technology that uses diluted hydrogen as tracer gas.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Contents User information .......................... 5 1.1 Notes and safety notices......................5 1.2 Document outline........................5 1.3 Conventions used in this book....................5 Description of equipment......................6 2.1 Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed ..................... 6 Controls and connections ......................
  • Page 4 Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions 8.7 APC Settings ......................... 26 Probe Type ..................................27 APC Time A-D .................................27 Purge Level ..................................27 8.8 Display Settings ........................27 Contrast ..................................27 Brightness..................................27 Invert Colors ..................................27 Screen Save Timeout................................27 8.9 General settings ........................28 Language ..................................28...

  • Page 5: User Information

    Reference section The Getting started part consists of step by step case examples, explaining how to use the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed in a variety common situations. The Reference section consists of in depth explanation and additional information, which completes the user manual with all relevant information.

  • Page 6: Description Of Equipment

    Description of equipment Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed is a leak test detector optimized for high speed leak testing. The model is particularly aimed at testing packages, but possible to use for other applications as well where the time allowed for a LEAK/NO LEAK decision is extremely limited.

  • Page 7: Controls And Connections

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Controls and connections The controls and connections are discussed and shown in this chapter. Fig 3-1. Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed controls and indicators. Item Description Display Loudspeaker Control push-buttons Earphone socket Probe connector...

  • Page 8: Ports And Connections

    Reject Level limit. • Red flashing rapidly, check message on screen. (See “Trouble-shooting” on page 42.) Ports and connections Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Fig 3-2. Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed ports and connections. Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Rear View Item Description Probe connection Ground screw...
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  • Page 10: Precautions

    Never pressurise objects that have not previously been burst tested or otherwise approved for the chosen test pressure. Note: INFICON AB can not take any responsibility for the consequences arising from the inappropriate use of certain test pressures. OP-Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed-EN-201203...

  • Page 11: Hydrogen Tracer Gas For Leak Detection

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Pressure shocks might cause strong sounds which can cause impairment of hearing. Check that all relevant legislation and safety standards are complied with before putting Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed into service. Hydrogen Tracer Gas for leak detection When pure hydrogen gas is released in air its flammability range spans from 4% to 75% of hydrogen in air.

  • Page 12: Working Principle

    Gas sensor Technology The Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed leak detector is using an extremely sensitive hydrogen gas sensor based on a microelectronic field effect transistor (MOS-FET). The gas sensitivity appears when hydrogen absorbs into the sensor through a metal alloy (metal hydride) layer.
  • Page 13 Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions calibration. The sensitivity of the sound signal and the moving bar on the display is set manually or automatically, see below. When using the instrument in Analysis Mode, it must be calibrated as described. See “Calibrate the leak detector”...
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  • Page 15: Operating The Detector

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Operating the detector To Detect leaks If all you wish to do is to detect the presence of a leak, that is, find out whether there is a leak or not, then use the Detection Mode (or use the detection bar in Combined Mode).

  • Page 16: To Quantify Leaks

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Hint: It is good practice to detect a leak, locate it, and immediately remove the probe to avoid saturation. The probe is not damaged by the exposure but it will recover more slowly.

  • Page 17: Calibrate The Leak Detector

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Calibrate the leak detector Introduction The leak detector is the instrument and the probe together. This section of the user manual consists of step by step examples about how to calibrate the detector in the most common cases. For more about the calibration routine see the reference section.

  • Page 18: Reference Value By Gas Concentration

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Calibration OK Note: You will need to repeat the calibration 2-3 times to get after changing setup or probe. • Allow at least 30 seconds between each calibration for best accuracy! No Gas or Unstable Signal •...

  • Page 19: Reference Section

    The menu system is designed as a tree structure similar to that used in mobile telephones. The display shows all the levels when browsing down through the menus so that you can always see exactly where you are. Fig 8-1. Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed controls and indicators. Menu <...

  • Page 20: Change Test Mode

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions 1.00E+00 = 1.00 x 10 1.25E-02 = 1.25 x 10 = 0.0125 Change Test Mode Choose the measuring method you will use in the menu Change Test Mode. There are three different methods to choose: •...

  • Page 21: Sensor Condition Indicator

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Sensor condition indicator The indicator bar extends in length when the sensor is detecting reference gas. This indicator can be used for an early warning as to when a sensor replacement will be needed.

  • Page 22: Reference Value

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Message Explanation Remedy Sensitivity too low for Sensitivity of sensor is too Check reference. Gas Reject level low to guarantee correct valve may be shut. response to a gas flow or Check that probe tip is concentration equal to not clogged.

  • Page 23: Minimum Calibration Time

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions This is also the timeout of the Calibration line in an APC program. Minimum calibration time Calibration Time This parameter sets the lowest possible that can be set under the Calibration menu. Default is 5 seconds.

  • Page 24: To Locate Leaks

    Background compensation There is always some hydrogen gas in the background. In fresh air this is as low as 0.5 ppm (parts per million). Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed actively adjusts itself to the background. Sensitivity Sensitivity Detection Mode...

  • Page 25: Auto Range

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Analysis Mode Note: This does not affect the Auto Range Detection Mode Set this parameter to for auto ranging of sensitivity in . Sensitivity will decrease two steps if the signal reaches full scale. Sensitivity is restored to...

  • Page 26: Correlation Value

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Analysis Mode Reject Note: The frequency of the acoustic signal in is controlled by Level Reject Level . A signal equal to the will always give the same audio frequency despite the actual signal strength.

  • Page 27: Probe Type

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Different probes require controls therefore, it is possible to download different drive routines for the instrument from a PC. There is a possibility to adapt how to measure by adjusting the timers and Purge Level.

  • Page 28: General Settings

    General settings This part describes the general settings of the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed. Language The Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed user interface contains the following languages: •...

  • Page 29: Set Date

    Settings will appear. Show Password Shows the chosen password in case the customer has forgotten the password. Contact INFICON AB to have the code sent to you. See the web address under the section-Info. Instrument system Reset Resets all parameters into the instrument to default settings. Contact INFICON AB to have the code sent to you.

  • Page 30: Hyspeed Parameters

    Adjustible HySpeed algoritm parameters. Useful for tuning the gas metering situation. Minimum Calibration Time Lower limit setting for the timer which is used during calibration. Contact INFICON AB to have the code sent to you. See the web address under section-Info. Calibration Tolerance Change the acceptance tolerance limit at calibration.

  • Page 31: 8.13 Probe Control Port

    Operating Instructions Changing the Probe After attaching a probe the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed needs to stabilize, and the green LED should blink. If it does not, then there is a fault in the cable or the hydrogen sensor inside the probe is faulty.

  • Page 32: Status Signal Patterns

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Type Signal name DET_ERROR LEAK_OUT DET_ON DET_SIGNAL DET_WAIT OUT_0 OUT_1 OUT_2 OUT_3 OUT_4 OUT_5 24 VDC OUT Status signal patterns Table 8-3. Status signals for pin 14 - 18 (see “Pin configuration.” on page 31).

  • Page 33: 8.14 Printer Port

    LEAK_OUT PURGE_LEVEL Trigger (APC) 8.14 Printer port The Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed is equipped with a serial printer port. This is the 9- pin D-type connector. It is used for printer connection, RS232 commands and APC driver installation. NOTICE! Always switch power off before disconnecting or connecting any cable.

  • Page 34: Selectable Printer Types

    1200 baud Data bits Stop bits Parity None Flow control None Due to the large variety of printers available on the market, INFICON does not Note: take responsibility for the operation of a particular type of printer. OP-Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed-EN-201203...
  • Page 35 Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Printed data The detector can print the following information: Date and Time for Power on of detector. Time of print. Value of all gas signals above the Reject Level. Test result: “Accept” or “Reject”.

  • Page 36: Rs232 Serial Communication

    19), and one character shows linefeed (LF). The print time is 50 Hz continuous streaming data. Service Display Note: Data rate is 25 Hz when Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed is running in Mode RS232 serial communication The most commonly used Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed functions can be started/ configured over the RS232 interface.
  • Page 37 Combined Mode K = Calibration request Starts calibration if the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed has an active probe driver installed. Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed answers with a "K" if an active driver containing a calibration routine was found and "F" if the calibration APC sequence not found.

  • Page 38: Apc Driver Installation

    • If you send a non existing header you will not receive anything. • If the data could not be converted in the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed you will receive the string “CoEr”, (Conversion Error). Note: Remember to use capitals for the header.

  • Page 39: 8.15 Sensistor Ish2000 Hyspeed Installation

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions 8.15 Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed installation The instrument can be installed in the operator’s panel or any other flat surface of your leak tester. Mounting brackets and panel rubber seal are delivered with the detector.

  • Page 40: 8.16 Default Parameters

    Bracket to panel screw Bracket to unit Bracket See “Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed specifications” on page 43 for electrical connections. 8.16 Default parameters Table 8-14. Range and default settings of all Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed parameters. Parameter Range Default Analysis Unit Several Choices APC Time A 0.0 - 6000.0 s...
  • Page 41 Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Parameter Range Default Clock hh:mm:ss Contrast 0-20 Correlation Values 1.00E-37 - 1.00E+37 1.00E+00 = 1 Date YY-MM-DD Debug Mode ON/OFF Detector Signal Level 0 - 100 % 20 % Direct sensitivity ON/OFF...
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  • Page 43: Trouble-Shooting

    Operating Instructions Trouble-shooting In case of trouble using the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed, try to solve the problem with these simple trouble-shooting guidelines. If the measures described below do not result in a functioning instrument, send or hand in the instrument to an authorised service workshop for repair.
  • Page 44 Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions 10 Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed specifications Table 10-1. Power supply specifications. Power Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed AC mains voltage AC mains current Fuse Nominal battery voltage Operating time Charging time Power supply voltage 24 VDC Power supply current 3 A max.
  • Page 45 Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions Sensistor Misc. ISH2000 HySpeed Overall dimensions 275 x 140 x 75 mm (11 x 6 x 3 inches) Environment temperature 0-50°C Environment humidity 10-90% RH Table 10-4. Gas sensing specification (In Detection Mode)
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  • Page 47: 11 Spare Parts And Accessories

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions 11 Spare parts and accessories There are a variety of spare parts and accessories to the Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed. In the following table some of these are presented, for a complete list of all spare www.inficon.com parts and accessories please visit Table 11-1.
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  • Page 49: 12 Support By Inficon

    Customer Support Representative. You must obtain a Return Material Authorization (RMA) number from the Customer Support Representative. If you deliver a package to INFICON without an RMA number, your package will be held and you will be contacted. This will result in delays in servicing your instrument.

  • Page 50: 13 Declaration Of Conformity

    Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions 13 Declaration of conformity Declaration of Conformity Manufacturer INFICON AB Westmansgatan 49 SE-582 16 Linköping Sweden Phone: +46 (0)13-355900 Fax: +46 (0)13-355901 Product Hydrogen Leak Detector Brand Names ISH 2000 (Table top model)

  • Page 51: Op-Sensistor Ish2000 Hyspeed-En

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  • Page 52 According to EU legislation, this product must be recovered for separation of materials and may not be disposed of as unsorted municipal waste. If you wish you can return this INFICON AB product to the manufacturer for recovery. The manufacturer has the right to refuse taking back products that are inadequately packaged and thereby presents safety and/or health risks to the staff.
  • Page 53 Hydrogen leak detector Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed Operating Instructions OP-Sensistor ISH2000 HySpeed-EN-201203...
  • Page 54 INFICON AB, Box 76, SE-581 02 Linköping, Sweden Phone: +46 (0) 13 35 59 00 Fax: +46 (0) 13 35 59 01 www.inficon.com E-mail: reach.sweden@inficon.com...

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