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Translation of the original operating instructions XL3000flex Leak Detector Catalog No. 520-200 From software version jina83en1-03-(1809) V2.72...
5.2.2 Setting date and time ........................ 29 5.2.3 Selecting a unit for the leak rate .................... 29 5.2.4 Select display unit for pressure.................... 30 5.2.5 Select interface unit for pressure .................... 30 5.2.6 Operator types and authorizations.................... 30 5.2.6.1 Logging out the operator .................... 31 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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5.5 Measurement result display with signal filters .................. 53 5.6 Recording data ............................ 55 5.7 Copying measurement data, deleting measurement data .............. 56 5.8 Updating the software.......................... 56 5.8.1 Updating the software of the control unit .................. 56 5.8.2 Updating the software of the I/O module .................. 57 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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7 Warning and error messages ......................... 66 8 Cleaning and maintenance.......................... 74 8.1 Cleaning the housing .......................... 74 8.2 Maintenance of the XL3000flex ...................... 74 8.2.1 Change the filter mat of the fan input.................. 74 8.2.2 Replacing the fuses ........................ 75 8.2.3 Replacing the filter cartridge on the sniffer probe ............... 75 8.3 Sending for repair or maintenance ...................... 77...
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 6 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
2 Safety 2.1 Intended use The XL3000flex is a helium or hydrogen leak detector for sniffing detection. With the device you locate and quantify leaks on test objects. A test object always contains gas under overpressure. Check the exterior of the test objects for escaping gas using a sniffer line (sniffing method).
• Disconnect the device from the power supply prior to any installation and maintenance work. Make sure that the electric power supply cannot reconnected without authorization. The device contains electric components that can be damaged from high electric voltage. 8 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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INFICON Safety | 2 • Before connecting the device to the power supply, make sure that the supply voltage specified on the device is the same as the local power supply. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 9 / 84...
► Check the delivery contents after receiving the product to ensure it is complete. Necessary accessories for operation For operating the XL3000flex you need a sniffer line SL3000XL. It is available in various lengths: - SL3000XL XL, length 3 m, order number 521-011...
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Sniffer tip ST385XL, 385 mm, rigid, 385 mm, rigid 521-020 Sniffer tip FT385XL, 385 mm, flexible, 385 mm, flexible 521-021 Sniffer tip FT250XL, 250 mm, flexible, 250 mm, flexible 521-022 Filter cartridge for SL3000XL (25x) 521-023 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 11 / 84...
4 Description 4.1 Function The XL3000flex is a detection device for the tracer gases helium and hydrogen. The device is designed for leak detection with the SL3000XL sniffer line, which is available in different lengths. With this sniffer line, you can detect leaks at a greater distance (high Flow) from the suspected leak if the detection limit has deteriorated and switch to low flow for more accurate localization.
INFICON Description | 4 4.2 Operation mode sniffing The XL3000flex has been developed exclusively for the "sniffing" mode. For operating you need a sniffer line SL3000XL. It is available in various lengths, see "Scope of delivery and additional equipment [} 10]".
4 | Description INFICON 4.3 Device setup Front view Connection for sniffer line Speaker SL3000XL Touchscreen Connection for USB stick Area for fixing a holder for the Status LED sniffer line 14 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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Filter ventilator inlet Mounting screws for a profile rail (for mounting the I/O module IO1000 or the bus module, optional) Device power ON/OFF switch Connection for the data cable of the I/O module or bus module Electrical fuse XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 15 / 84...
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4 | Description INFICON View from below filter fan outputs Rubber feet (4 pieces) 16 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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INFICON Description | 4 Side handles for transportation Transport handles Do not open the device! XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 17 / 84...
4 | Description INFICON 4.4 Technical data Mechanical data XL3000flex Dimensions (L × W × H) 544 x 404 x 358 mm Weight 37.5 kg Electrical data XL3000flex Power 280 VA Operating voltage 100 -120 VAC 50/60 Hz 230 VAC 50/60 Hz Main fuse...
INFICON Description | 4 XL3000flex • High flow < 1 s • Low flow < 1 s Measured at 1 atm (1013 mbar) at sea level. The gas pressure changes with atmospheric pressure and thus also with the geographical altitude.
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TMP rotation speed 1000 Trigger level 1 (2, 3, 4) 2 x 10 mbar l/s (1 x 10 ) mbar l/s Preamplifier test at CAL Maintenance warning TMP and diaphragm pump ZERO with start ZERO mode Suppress everything XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 21 / 84...
Necessary accessories for operation For operating the XL300flex you need the sniffer line SL3000XL. It is available in different lengths (see Scope of delivery and additional equipment [} 10]). See also 2 Scope of delivery and additional equipment [} 10] 22 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
The display also shows the gas type and the tracer gas concentration. If the XL3000flex is operated in the high flow operation mode, then the gas type display has a dark background.
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. 24 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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7 - Operation mode Configured operation mode Display Operation mode LOW FLOW XL sniffer adapter in LOW FLOW HIGH FLOW XL sniffer adapter in HIGH FLOW 8 - Leak rate Current measurement for the leak rate. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 25 / 84...
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A full representation of the menu is included on the supplied USB stick. 14 - Value axis Value axis of the leak rate Q(t). 15 - Device of measurement Device of measurement of the value axis. 26 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
To the display Further errors or warnings further active 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 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 27 / 84...
5 | Operation INFICON 5 Operation 5.1 Switching the device on ► Turn on the XL3000flex via the power switch on the back of the device, see “Device setup [} 14]“. ð The system is starting automatically. ð After the start-up, the green LED on the front cover of the XL3000flex lights up.
Main Menu > Display > Units (Display) > Leak Rate Unit SNIF LD protocol Command 396 (sniffing) ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:UNIT:SNDisplay Leak rate unit interface Selecting the leak rate unit of the interfaces for sniff mbar l/s (factory setting) Pa m3/s atm cc/s Torr l/s oz/yr XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 29 / 84...
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 30 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
Calling up factory settings Entering maintenance history The menu "Service" is accessible only to INFICON service staff. Display error The type of error information can be set differently for each operator type. The information Integrator always receives the complete information.
1. If it is defective, the device automatically switches to the other cathode. With this setting it is possible to select a certain cathode. CAT1 CAT2 Auto Cat1 (automatic switching to cathode 2, factory setting) Auto Cat2 (automatic switching to cathode 1) 32 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
Main menu > Display > Q(t) axis > Automatic scaling Scaling of the time axis Scaling of the time axis 15 s 240 s 30 s 480 s 60 s 960 s 120 s Control unit Display > Time axis > Time axis scale XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 33 / 84...
The calibration request can be allowed or suppressed. OFF (suppressed) ON (allowed) Control unit Settings > Set up > Control unit > Messages > Show calibration request 5.2.13 Show warnings Warnings and error messages can be displayed on the touch screen. 34 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
Main menu > Settings > Trigger > Trigger sel. 5.2.17 Assigning favorite buttons The favorite buttons offer direct access to individual functions. They can be assigned with access control "Supervisor" or higher by the user. Favorite 1: Center button XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 35 / 84...
Main Menu > Settings > Set up > Interfaces > I/O module > Analog outp. > Config. Analog outputs 1/2 LD protocol Commands 222, 223, 224 ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:RECorder:LINK1 Command *CONFig:RECorder:LINK2 Command *CONFig:RECorder:SCALE Command *CONFig:RECorder:UPPEREXP Limit values can be defined for the output voltages. 36 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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In both of the following figures the 1 V / decade and 5 V / decade with different upper limit settings are exemplified. Depending on the selected leak rate unit there is a different absolute limit. The selected range can be additionally narrowed by the limits, which is valid for all interfaces, see above. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 37 / 84...
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1 ... 10 V; 1 V / decade; Pressure p2 (1 V / Dec.) 2.5 V = 1 x 10 mbar; 8.5 V = 1000 mbar Leak rate log. H./ Special function. Use only on the recommendation of Leak rate exp. Inv. INFICON. 38 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
Button 1 - Operator Button 2 - Supervisor Button 3 - Integrator Example for a suitable key switch: Hopt+Schuler, No. 444-05 Functions, assignment of digital inputs: Function Flank/state: Description No function – No function XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 39 / 84...
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External dynamic calibration (without auto tune, allowing for the active→ measuring times and pump cycle times set via the digital inputs) inactive: External normal calibration (with auto tune, not considering the system- specific measuring times and pump cycle times) 40 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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Switch flow of SL3000XL to 300 sccm (XL adapter) active→ inactive: CAL machine inactive→ Determining the machine factor or of the sniff factor active: External CAL inactive→ Check calibration with external calibration leak check active: XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 41 / 84...
Value fell below leak rate threshold Trigger 4 Ready closed: Emission switched on, calibration process inactive, no error open: Emission switched off or calibration process active or error Warning closed: Warning open: no warning Error closed: Error open: no error 42 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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Gas ballast is inactive Calibration closed: calibration leak is active leak open open: calibration leak is inactive CAL stable closed: Calibration completed with calibration leak (see "Time and general preferences") open: Assignment not stable or calibration is inactive XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 43 / 84...
Cathode 1 is active 5.2.22 Operation mode “Sniffing” The device has the sniffer mode with a high flow rate. For the XL3000flex , only this operation mode makes sense. Select operation mode (Not applicable for XL3000flex!) (Not applicable for XL3000flex!)
I/O module [} 42]" or the interface description. Also setpoint 1 defines the trigger point for the different alarms, see also "Change audio settings". ü Operator or Supervisor rights > Trigger Set up. Save XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 45 / 84...
If Calibration request is enabled, the device will prompt the operator to perform a request calibration 30 minutes after it has been switched on and in case of temperature changes greater than 5°C. Control unit Main Menu > Functions > CAL > Settings > CAL request. > Calibration request 46 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
> Ext. calibration leak > Mass 2 (3, 4) Main menu > Functions > CAL > Settings > Ext. calibration leak (for current mass in selected unit) LD protocol Command 392 ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:CALleak:EXTSniff (for current mass in device selected unit) XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 47 / 84...
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IO1000 see the figure below. ð Calibration is completed if: Control unit: Old and new calibration factor are displayed LD protocol LD instruction 260 provides 0 (READY) ASCII protocol: Command *STATus:CAL? provides IDLE IO1000 see the figure below. 48 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
: LR > 1 x 10 – Forming gas (95/5): LR > 2 x 10 For calibration, we recommend our calibration leak with catalog number 12322. 5.3.3.4 Check the calibration To check whether a re-calibration is necessary, check the already existing. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 49 / 84...
Entry of the calibration factors for masses 2, 3, 4 in low flow and in high flow. The values will be overwritten during the next calibration. "High Flow-" or XL settings are available only in operation mode "XL Sniffer Adapter". 50 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
LD protocol Command 6 ASCII protocol Command ZERO Setting ZERO mode Specified the level of the helium background suppressed by ZERO (not with filter I•CAL). all decades 1 – 2 decades 2 – 3 decades 2 decades XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 51 / 84...
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Deactivation of the ZERO-key (ZERO-alignment) prevents that the measurement is key on the sniffer influenced inadvertently. Control unit Main Menu > Settings > Setup > Modes > Sniff > Sniffer > Button > ZERO at startup LD protocol Command 412 ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:BUTSniffer 52 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
"Copying measurement data, deleting measurement data [} 56]". Switch the instrument off. 5.5 Measurement result display with signal filters Select signal filter With the signal filters, the leak rate indicator regarding slope and noise behaviorcan be influenced. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 53 / 84...
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Update interval for the offset value with negative leak rate signal (except for I•CAL time filter). Resolution 0.1 s (50 = 5.0 s) Control unit Main Menu > Settings > ZERO/Filter > Settings filter > ZERO time LD protocol Command 411 ASCII protocol Command *CONFig:ZEROTIME 54 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
Recorder > Copy > Copy files Deleting data 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. • USB flash drive XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 55 / 84...
• "Main Menu > Functions > Data > Recorder > Delete > Delete files”Delete filesDelete files 5.8 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, •...
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. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 57 / 84...
• 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 58 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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• 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 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 59 / 84...
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Fig. 5: I/O module (2): Visualized information to the digital inputs Input signal condition Configured function (INV = Function is inverted) Status of the function (active or inactive) • I/O module (3): Visualized information to the digital outputs 60 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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 Main Menu > Functions > Data > Parameters > Parameter Access XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 61 / 84...
Mass spectrometer The settings of the mass spectrometer module can be reset to factory settings. module Load factory settings (Not applicable for XL3000flex!) (Not applicable for XL3000flex!) Reset the settings for XL sniffer adapter mode Control unit Functions > Data > Parameters > Reset > MSB settings...
The device weighs approx. 37 kg and can slip out of your hands. ► Lift and transport the device only in pairs. ► To lift, grasp the handle grips on the sides of the device. ► The device must not be lifted and transported with just one handle. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 63 / 84...
► Only use the included 3-wire power cable. ► Make sure that the mains plug is always accessible. 6.2 IO module - or bus module mounting (optional) Both modules are interfaces for controlling the leak detector XL3000flex. 64 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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Connect the power line to the power cord connector on the back of the XL3000flex. To turn on the XL3000flex , press the power button (see Device setup [} 14]). See also 2 Accessory list: [} 10]...
The following table displays all the warnings and error messages. It lists possible causes for the malfunction and instructions on how to eliminate these. Please note that work marked with an asterisk must be carried out only by service staff that is authorized by INFICON. Warning Error message...
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Wrn223 Internal voltage 24V_TMP Short circuit 24V of the TMP voltage out of range Wrn224 Internal voltage 24V_1 Short circuit 24V (Pirani) voltage out of Pressure sensor PSG500 (1,2,3), range sniffer line XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 67 / 84...
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Short circuit suppressor, IF board or MSB defective Wrn303 Suppressor voltage too 363V MSB defective high Wrn304 Anode-cathode voltage too Short circuit anode-cathode, IF board or MSB defective Wrn305 Anode-cathode voltage too 140V MSB defective high 68 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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Wrn352 Preamplifier not connected Preamplifier defective, cable not plugged in Err358 Preamplifier oscillates Signal varies too much (see between 2 ranges command 1120) Preamplifier defective Wrn359 Overdriven preamplifier Signal too large preamplifier defective XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 69 / 84...
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Pressure too high, TMP faulty Err410 TMP temperature too high 61°C Cooling failed, check MSB module operating conditions Wrn411 High TMP temperature 60°C Cooling failed, check MSB module operating conditions Err420 TMP voltage too high Power supply defective, TMP defective 70 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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Emission was stable previously, collapsed the target pressure p1 too high, message value after 5s > 110% of the target value Wrn540 Pressure too low, Sniffer Sniffer flow Sniffer clogged, sniffer valve blocked warning defective,filter clogged parameter XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 71 / 84...
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Wrn612 Machine factor lower than < 50% of Partial flow factor has changed last time the old value Wrn613 Machine factor greater > 200% of Partial flow factor has changed than last time the old value 72 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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Max. MSB temperature 65°C Temperature too high exceeded 8xx not used 9xx maintenance messages (e.g. TMP) Wrn901 Maintenance bearing/ 3 years TMP maintenance necessary lubricant Wrn910 Maintenance diaphragm 8000 hour maintenance of pump diaphragm pump required XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 73 / 84...
Use only water to moisten. Avoid cleaners that contain alcohol, fat or oil. 8.2 Maintenance of the XL3000flex As a rule, maintenance work is carried out by INFICON Service. It is not intended that you open the housing of the XL3000flex.
8.2.3 Replacing the filter cartridge on the sniffer probe The replacement interval depends on the ambient conditions. The filter cartridge must generally be replaced every 500 to 1500 operating hours. The filter cartridge is in the sniffer probe. XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809) 75 / 84...
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Close the end of the sniffer probe with the thumb. If there is no warning, tighten the cap nut and – if that is not successful – check the seat of the filter. Tighten the plastic cap on the end the sniffer probe again. Calibrating the device 76 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
Maintenance inside the device may only be performed by the manufacturer. We recommend having the device serviced periodically by the manufacturer's service. You can send in your device to INFICON so it can be maintained or repaired. For further details see "Sending in the instrument”.
ð You will then receive a return number. Use the original packaging when returning. Before sending the device, attach a copy of the completed contamination declaration. See below. 78 / 84 XL3000flex-Operating-instructions-jina83en1-03-(1809)
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