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Translation of the original operating instructions
Contura
Leak detector
Catalog No.
570-000
From software version
1.42 (Operating unit)
®
S400
jina91en1-09-(2001)

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  • Page 1 Translation of the original operating instructions ® Contura S400 Leak detector Catalog No. 570-000 From software version jina91en1-09-(2001) 1.42 (Operating unit)
  • Page 2 INFICON GmbH Bonner Strasse 498 50968 Cologne, Germany...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    INFICON Table of Contents Table of Contents 1 About these instructions ........................... 7 1.1 Target groups ............................ 7 1.2 Warnings.............................. 7 2 Safety ................................ 8 2.1 Duties of the operator .......................... 8 2.2 Intended use ............................. 8 2.3 Owner requirements .......................... 9 2.4 Dangers .............................. 9 3 Shipment, Transport, Storage ........................ 10 4 Installation .............................. 11...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents INFICON 6.2.3.3 Modify Personal Settings .................... 23 6.2.4 Switch off Automatic Login...................... 24 6.2.5 Switch on Automatic Login...................... 24 6.2.6 Product-specific settings ...................... 24 6.2.6.1 Determine the Measuring mode.................. 25 6.2.6.2 Select, modify or create product (measurement settings).......... 27 6.2.6.3 Create product variants...................... 28...
  • Page 5 INFICON Table of Contents 6.10.3 Leak rate calibration........................ 40 6.10.4 Inner volume calibration...................... 40 6.10.5 Outer volume calibration ...................... 41 6.10.6 Check calibration of inner volume.................... 41 6.10.7 Check calibration of outer volume.................... 42 6.11 Call active errors and warnings ...................... 43 6.12 Logging off from the device ........................ 43...
  • Page 6 Table of Contents INFICON Index................................ 64 Contura® S400-Operating-instructions-jina91en1-09-(2001)

  • Page 7: About These Instructions

    INFICON About these instructions | 1 1 About these instructions This document applies to the software version stated on the title page. Product names may occur in the document, which are added for identification purposes only and belong to the respective owner of the rights.

  • Page 8: Safety

    2 | Safety INFICON 2 Safety 2.1 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.

  • Page 9: Owner Requirements

    INFICON Safety | 2 2.3 Owner requirements The following notes are for companies or any person who is responsible for the safety and effective use of the product by the user, employee or third party. Safety conscious operation • Operate the device only if it is in perfect technical condition and has no damage.

  • Page 10: Shipment, Transport, Storage

    3 | Shipment, Transport, Storage INFICON 3 Shipment, Transport, Storage Scope of delivery Item Quantity Leak detector (basic unit) Power supply cable Specimen (CON-Check) Textile mesh Operating instructions Quick Guide to Measurement Settings Unpacking instructions ► Check the delivery after receipt of the product to make sure it is complete.

  • Page 11: Installation

    INFICON Installation | 4 4 Installation 4.1 Setup • In order not to distort the measurement results, select a location where the possible room temperature for the device is constant. • In order not to block the exhaust opening on the lower part of the device, place the feet of the unit on a firm even surface.

  • Page 12: Connecting To The Power Supply System

    4 | Installation INFICON 4.2 Connecting to the power supply system WARNING Danger from electric shocks Improperly earthed or protected products may be dangerous to life in case of a fault. The use of the device is not permitted without a connected protective conductor.

  • Page 13: Description

    INFICON Description | 5 5 Description 5.1 Function The device is a leak detector and can be used for non-destructive testing of food packaging containing gas for leaks. The type of gas does not matter for the measurement. Measuring principle You place the test objects between the two elastic membranes of the foil chamber.

  • Page 14: Device Setup

    5 | Description INFICON 5.2 Device setup 5.2.1 Overall device Fig. 1: Front view 1 Measuring chamber handle 5 USB 2.0 Interface 2 Knurled nut 6 "START" button To release the measuring to start the measurement chamber. To replace the green = ready for measurement...

  • Page 15: Markings On The Device

    INFICON Description | 5 Fig. 2: Back view 1 Connector for proximity switch (for 6 RS232 interface automatic measurement start) 2 Device power ON/OFF switch 7 RJ45 network interface 3 Electrical fuse 8 No function 4 Power cable connection 9 Filter elements (inline filter),...

  • Page 16: Display

    5 | Description INFICON Device cannot be scrapped with the normal domestic waste. Hand injuries warning 5.3 Display 5.3.1 Assembly of the touchscreen The display is a touchscreen and works primarily with symbols. The touchscreen responds to being touched lightly. To correctly select the chosen function, avoid strong pressure.
  • Page 17 INFICON Description | 5 Navigation buttons The buttons can appear in five different colors: • Gray: Function is disabled • Dark blue: Function can be activated • Light blue: Function is active • Red: Error is active (navigation button diagnosis) •...

  • Page 18: Result Display

    5 | Description INFICON 5.3.2 Result display The measured leak rate is highlighted in color and numerically in the "Measurement" window on the left side. Measurement result: If the leak rate is below the setpoint, the measurement result is shown on a green Leak-proof background.

  • Page 19: Technical Data

    INFICON Description | 5 5.4 Technical data Mechanical data 570-000 Name Contura S400 Dimensions (lxwxh) 700 mm x 480 mm x 500 mm Weight 54 kg Usable chamber size 400 mm x 350 mm x 200 mm Max. volume test object at volume...

  • Page 20: Factory Settings

    5 | Description INFICON 570-000 Max. altitude above sea level 2000 m Max. relative humidity above 40 °C Max. relative humidity from 31 °C to 40 80% to 50% (decreasing linearly) °C Max. relative humidity to 40 °C Storage temperature 0 °C - 60 °C...

  • Page 21: Operation

    INFICON Operation | 6 6 Operation 6.1 Switch on and login ► To switch on the device, press the power button. ð When delivered the device shows the measurement screen. 6.2 Basic settings 6.2.1 Setting the language You can set the language in the user settings, see "Select, modify, create user profile [} 22]".

  • Page 22: Select, Modify, Create User Profile

    6 | Operation INFICON • create / modify / delete users, • create / modify / delete images, • export / delete measurement data, • modify measurement settings. Supervisor Members of the group Supervisor have all the rights of groups User and Operator.

  • Page 23: Modify Personal Settings

    INFICON Operation | 6 Mueller Chips Name Mueller Group Operator Language German User settings If the "PIN" field is not filled in or you want to change the content, enter a 4-digit PIN. To assign the required rights to the user, select a group. Via select between the groups "User", "Operator"...

  • Page 24: Switch Off Automatic Login

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.2.4 Switch off Automatic Login Factory setting As per factory settings, after switching on the device the user "Supervisor" automatically logs in and the measurement screen is called. This default user also has the permissions of the group "Supervisor". Without changing this setting, any user can operate all functions without restriction.

  • Page 25: Determine The Measuring Mode

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.2.6.1 Determine the Measuring mode Using the pre-set Measuring mode "Universal" you can measure packaging of different sizes and strengths. Undesired measurement results in the Measuring mode "Universal" are possible Seriously damaged packaging (gross leaks) could be shown as "Leak-proof" in testing, because when evacuating the measuring chamber, the filling gas is completely sucked out of the packaging.
  • Page 26 6 | Operation INFICON Large & Rigid Possible. Only same number of packaging per measurement cycle. Depending on the Recommended inner volume even with large numbers. above 500 ml Peanut can By gas filled inner volume 26 / 68 Contura® S400-Operating-instructions-jina91en1-09-(2001)

  • Page 27: Select, Modify Or Create Product (Measurement Settings)

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.2.6.2 Select, modify or create product (measurement settings) For setting measurement specifications you need a product that has been created. ü Operator or Supervisor rights > Products ð Existing products are displayed as a list. Press a product name and choose from the displayed tool-bar or from the display: , to load a product.

  • Page 28: Create Product Variants

    6 | Operation INFICON Fill in the on-screen fields "Max. inner volume", which depends on the measuring mode, for the information of the gas filled inner volume or the "Min. outer volume". Switch to the tab "Part 2". Select the "measurement time" from the displayed time intervals.

  • Page 29: Automatic Measurement Starting On Or Off

    INFICON Operation | 6 WARNING Risk of injury due to loud noise emissions The device can emit sounds at the highest level of the set volume up to a level of 100 dB (A). ► Set a volume up to a maximum of "50".

  • Page 30: Change Settings For Zero

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.2.10 Change settings for ZERO To compensate for external influences such as air pressure or temperature on the measurement, carry out ZERO measurements regularly when the measuring chamber is empty. This helps to maintain accuracy of measurements. When certain conditions occur, you will be prompted to perform ZERO measurements, see also “Perform...

  • Page 31: Settings For The Measurements

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.3 Settings for the measurements 6.3.1 Select product > Products ð Existing products are displayed. If you cannot fine the desired product, you can create it, see Select, modify or create product (measurement settings) [} 27]. Click the desired product name and select.

  • Page 32: Check The Operation Of The Device

    6 | Operation INFICON 2. Fill or change input field in measurement window ü You have activated the optional input field. Touch the input field in the measurement window. Enter the desired text using the keyboard that appears. ð After restarting the device, the input field is empty.

  • Page 33: Measuring

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.4 Measuring CAUTION Hand injuries warning Only open and close the measurement chamber when your fingers are outside the measuring chamber halves and outside the pivoting range of the measuring chamber. NOTICE Damage by improper filling of the measuring chamber Leaking liquids entering the tubing, can interfere with the function of the device.
  • Page 34 6 | Operation INFICON If you want to cancel the measurement, press the "STOP" button on the front side of the device, see Device setup. ð The measured leak rate is highlighted in color and numerically in the "Measurement" window on the left side. In addition, the word "OK", “Leak”, "Gross leak"...

  • Page 35: Measurement Data And Device Information

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.5 Measurement data and device information 6.5.1 Recall data > Measurements ð The measurements performed are displayed in short form line by line. To display the detailed view of a measurement, tap on an entry and then on the displayed symbol ð...

  • Page 36: Deleting Measurement Data

    6 | Operation INFICON ► In order to export the desired measurement data, you have the option of entering your query with the desired parameters as a URL in your browser. With this procedure, you not only set the desired time period, but you can also choose the file format and data scope.

  • Page 37: Call Device Information

    INFICON Operation | 6 ð All measurement data is deleted. 6.5.6 Call device information ► > Device information ð The stored information will be displayed. 6.5.7 Call log Button to display device messages in list form. This information is useful when you contact the manufacturer's service.

  • Page 38: Update The Software In Expert Mode

    6 | Operation INFICON NOTICE Data loss due to an aborted connection ► Do not switch off the device and do not remove the USB flash drive while the software is being updated! Copy the file into the main directory of a FAT32 formatted USB flash drive.

  • Page 39: Restore User And Product Data

    INFICON Operation | 6 > Data backup > Save data 6.8 Restore user and product data Overwrite current user and product data By restoring stored user and product data the current state of these data is deleted. ü Supervisor - rights ü...

  • Page 40: Leak Rate Calibration

    6 | Operation INFICON • Pac-Check (Catalog number 572-000). The Pac-Check allows you to calibrate the leak rate. • Calibration Kit (Catalog number 573-000). The calibration kit lets you calibrate the leak rate and in addition the inner and outer volumes.

  • Page 41: Outer Volume Calibration

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.10.5 Outer volume calibration The outer volume is evaluated in the measuring mode "Small & Soft" for the gross leak detection, see also "Determine the Measuring mode [} 25]”. ü Supervisor - rights ü You have a red specimen rod from the calibration kit (setting outer volume 100 ml).

  • Page 42: Check Calibration Of Outer Volume

    6 | Operation INFICON ð Due to the "Small & Rigid" measuring mode used, the list display also contains information on the measured inner volume of the test specimens. Compare the data displayed there for the measured test specimens with the known dimensions of these test specimens.

  • Page 43: Call Active Errors And Warnings

    INFICON Operation | 6 Compare the data displayed there for the measured test specimens with the known dimensions of these test specimens. Test specimen bar red: Outer volume 100 ml Test specimen bar blue: Outer volume 50 ml Test specimen bar green: Outer volume 50 ml A deviation of approx.

  • Page 44: Warning And Error Messages

    7 | Warning and error messages INFICON 7 Warning and error messages During operation, the display shows information that helps you operate the instrument. Measurement values are displayed along with current unit modes, operating instructions as well as warnings and error messages. The instrument is equipped with extensive self-diagnostic functions.
  • Page 45 INFICON Warning and error messages | 7 Type Notification Possible sources of Remedy error W106 Several EEPROM A software update • Confirm the warning message parameters have been introduced new • Check that the message does not appear initialized parameters when you restart the device •...
  • Page 46 7 | Warning and error messages INFICON Type Notification Possible sources of Remedy error W170 Hood open Measurement started • You are measuring with an open chamber with chamber open Proximity switch not • Contact customer service closed Proximity switch not •...
  • Page 47 INFICON Warning and error messages | 7 Type Notification Possible sources of Remedy error E520- Pressure too high Leak in the valve block • Check that the message does not appear Contura when you restart the device • Contact customer service Pump is defective •...
  • Page 48 7 | Warning and error messages INFICON Type Notification Possible sources of Remedy error W600 Calibration factor too low Incorrect value entered • Repeat the calibration at calibration Incorrect specimen • Repeat the calibration inserted ZERO measurement • Repeat the calibration...

  • Page 49: Cleaning And Maintenance

    INFICON Cleaning and maintenance | 8 8 Cleaning and maintenance All cleaning and maintenance work described here must be carried out without opening the device hood out of stainless steel! DANGER Life threatening hazard from electric shock High voltages are inside the device. Touching parts where electrical voltage is present can result in death.

  • Page 50: Cleaning Hoses

    8 | Cleaning and maintenance INFICON Fig. 5: Loosen the netting Textile mesh Velcro tape Membrane Pull the textile mesh carefully from the Velcro tape and wipe the membrane with a soft damp cloth. Use only warm water to moisten. Avoid cleaners that contain alcohol, fat or oil.

  • Page 51: Check Inline Filter

    INFICON Cleaning and maintenance | 8 8.4 Check inline filter Function and measuring accuracy of the leak detector can be impaired by contaminated filters. Check the transparent filter elements (inline filter) regularly for the ingress of dust. Fig. 6: Filter elements on the rear of the device...

  • Page 52: Replace Membrane Support With Membranes

    8 | Cleaning and maintenance INFICON Gently pull the used textile mesh from the Velcro tape. See also "Cleaning the membrane [} 49]". If necessary, wipe the membrane with a cloth. Attach the new textile mesh under slight tension to the Velcro tape.
  • Page 53 INFICON Cleaning and maintenance | 8 If it is necessary to remove the lower membrane support including the damaged membrane, first pull both hoses from the bottom of the measuring chamber. To detach a hose, first press the release ring on the end of the hose in the direction of the adapter, so that the locking releases and you can remove the hose.

  • Page 54: Velcro Tape Replacement

    8 | Cleaning and maintenance INFICON To connect the hoses to the hose connections in the lower membrane support as closely as possible in a leak-proof manner, first press the ends of the transparent hose into the provided connections in the lower membrane carrier.

  • Page 55: Replacement Of The Filter Mat On The Bottom Of The Device

    INFICON Cleaning and maintenance | 8 8.9 Replacement of the filter mat on the bottom of the device Filter Set CS4 Order number 200006373 Required tools None In production rooms with increased dust load, the filter mat on the bottom of the unit can become contaminated.

  • Page 56: Replacement Of The Measuring Chamber Spring

    8 | Cleaning and maintenance INFICON In order not to scratch the chamber lid, place it along with the dome on a soft support. Unscrew the two screws of each hinge on the inside of the chamber lid. Remove the defective hinges and replace them.

  • Page 57: Service By The Manufacturer

    INFICON Cleaning and maintenance | 8 ð In this way, the spring is pulled out of the guide of the lower chamber ring, see also "Replacement of the measuring chamber hinges [} 55]”. In order not to scratch the chamber lid with the dome, place it on a soft support.

  • Page 58: Operate Leak Detector Via Web Browser (Lan)

    9 | Operate leak detector via web browser (LAN) INFICON 9 Operate leak detector via web browser (LAN) NOTICE Operating system can be attacked via USB or Ethernet The Linux operating system used in the leak testing is not updated automatically and can therefore contain security gaps.

  • Page 59: Setting The Lan Connection In The Pc Or Tablet

    INFICON Operate leak detector via web browser (LAN) | 9 2 Setting the LAN connection in the PC or Tablet [} 59] 9.2 Setting the LAN connection in the PC or Tablet LAN connection - quick start If you have performed the steps described here once, it is sufficient to enter the IP address for many devices in case of repetition.

  • Page 60: Decommissioning The Measuring Instrument

    10 | Decommissioning the measuring instrument INFICON 10 Decommissioning the measuring instrument 10.1 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.
  • Page 61 INFICON Decommissioning the measuring instrument | 10 Contura® S400-Operating-instructions-jina91en1-09-(2001) 61 / 68...

  • Page 62: Accessories And Spare Parts

    11 | Accessories and spare parts INFICON 11 Accessories and spare parts Order number Filter Set CS4 200006373 Complete upper membrane support CS4 200006376 Complete lower membrane support CS4 200006368 Velcro tape measurement chamber CS4 200006378 Textile mesh measurement chamber CS4...

  • Page 63: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    INFICON CE Declaration of Conformity | 12 12 CE Declaration of Conformity Contura® S400-Operating-instructions-jina91en1-09-(2001) 63 / 68...
  • Page 64 Index INFICON Index Access controls  21 Electrical data  19 Additional input field  31 Entering a barcode  28 Ambient conditions  19 Errors and Warnings (active)  43 Auto Login  24 Automated login Switch off  24 Factory settings  20 Switch on  24 Function buttons  17...
  • Page 65 INFICON Index Repeat measurement  34 Storage  10 Requirements  33 Supervisor  22, 24 Measuring mode Switch OFF  43 Large Rigid  26 Switch ON  21 Large Soft  25 Small Rigid  25 Small Soft  25 Technical data  19 Universal  25 Touchscreen  16 Measuring principle  13...
  • Page 66 Index INFICON 66 / 68 Contura® S400-Operating-instructions-jina91en1-09-(2001)

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