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IRwin S/SX/SXT/SXG/SXGT
Portable Methane Leak Detector
Catalog No.
580-000, 580-010, 580-015, 580-020, 580-030
From software version
3.01.01
mina66en1-15-(1904)

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  • Page 1 Original operating instructions IRwin S/SX/SXT/SXG/SXGT Portable Methane Leak Detector Catalog No. 580-000, 580-010, 580-015, 580-020, 580-030 From software version mina66en1-15-(1904) 3.01.01...
  • 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 Intended use ............................. 8 2.2 Special conditions for safe use ......................... 9 2.2.1 Intrinsic Safety (Ex protection) ......................  9 2.2.2 Certified Gas Measurement ...................... 10 2.3 Owner/supervisor responsibilities ...................... 11...
  • Page 4 Table of Contents INFICON 6.2 Initial setup.............................. 44 6.2.1 Select available operating modes .................... 44 6.2.2 Adjust the local time........................ 44 6.2.3 Setting the language ........................ 44 6.2.4 Change permission level...................... 45 6.2.5 PPM Adjustment Factor ...................... 45 6.2.6 Select Gas (Ex)...........................  45 6.2.7 100% CH4 LEL conc........................
  • Page 5 INFICON Table of Contents 6.3.11.2 Setting reminder for IR Ethane Analysis ................ 77 6.3.11.3 Performing IR Ethane Analysis after automatic reminder .......... 77 6.3.11.4 Starting IR Ethane Analysis manually ................ 78 6.3.11.5 Viewing IR Ethane Analysis info .................. 79 6.3.12 Set limits and alarm levels ...................... 79 6.3.13 Set the brightness of the display....................
  • Page 6 Table of Contents INFICON 9.2 Certificate for oxygen and toxic gases.................... 104 9.3 Certificate for software for Ex/ExTox .................... 106 9.4 ATEX certificate for explosion protection (IRwin SXnn)................ 107 9.5 CSA (US/Canada) certificate for explosion protection (IRwin SXnn)............ 108 9.6 IECEx certificate for explosion protection (IRwin SXnn)............... 109 9.7 NEPSI (China) certificate for explosion protection................ 112...

  • 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

    EX application it is certified for (see "EX certification (intrinsic safety) [} 24]"). These models are jointly referred to as IRwin SXnn in the following. The IRwin S is not EX certified. Pay attention to the safety instructions "Safe operation [} 12]".

  • Page 9: Special Conditions For Safe Use

    The charger or car adapter is subsequently connected to the inlet of the Ex Certified IRwin Charging Adapter. This means that the charger for IRwin S must, under no circumstances, be connected directly to the charging socket on any of IRwin models SX, SXT, SXG, and SXGT. See also Charging the battery [} 35].

  • Page 10: Certified Gas Measurement

    The certification is valid in an ambient temperature of -15 to +40 °C and subject to periodic calibration, see ”Calibration [} 49]”. IRwin S, IRwin SX and IRwin SXG are operable within -20 to +50 °C. The certification is valid in an ambient temperature of -15 to +40 °C. The accuracy may not be according to specification outside this range.

  • Page 11: Owner/Supervisor Responsibilities

    (yellow box) has been performed by individuals or organizations not qualified therefore in writing by INFICON AB, Sweden. The manufacturer (INFICON) denies all responsibility for the compliance of this product with any of the type certificates for this product if the equipment is used in any way not conforming to the instructions in this User Manual.

  • Page 12: Duties Of The Operator

    2 | Safety INFICON 2.4 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 instructions and warnings. • Always observe the complete operating instructions for all work.

  • Page 13: Scope Of Delivery

    Charger cable for car (591-361) Charger for IRwin SXnn models, 100-240V (580-605) Certified IRwin Charging Adapter (580-604) Operating instructions *Only valid for IRwin S up to serial number 92000700. IRwin Accessory Kit (580-712): Article (catalog number) Quantity Rod 850mm (580-150)

  • Page 14: Description

    • The Flexi Bell is used for simple survey including meters and piping. The bell adapts to pipe geometry. INFICON single-cell IRwin methane leak detector uses the unique INFICON single-cell wide range wide range technology technology for detecting all concentrations from 1 ppm to 100 Vol% methane. This (patent pending) technology is very sensitive to the ethane content of natural gas.

  • Page 15: Design Of The Leak Detector

    INFICON Description | 4 IRwin SXG and SXGT models also have GC Ethane Analysis capability for distinguishing between Natural gas (NG), liquid petroleum gas (LPG) and swamp gas by determining the presence of methane, ethane and propane in the sampled gas.

  • Page 16: Probes

    Risk of explosion due to not approved probe parts. The original INFICON Hand probe is the only part of the probe system that is certified for use in potentially explosive areas. Other parts of the probe system, or third party accessories are not allowed in potentially explosive areas.
  • Page 17 INFICON Description | 4 Hand probe You can use the Hand probe to search for gas in building installations. The hand probe also constitutes the handle for the Carpet probe and for the Bell probe. Fig. 4: Hand probe Bar Hole Probe The Bar Hole Probe is used to pump out and take samples from holes drilled in the asphalt or concrete when pin-pointing a leak.
  • Page 18 4 | Description INFICON Swan Neck The Swan Neck is used on uneven surfaces where the carpet probe is unpractical. Can also be practical in bushes and other “confined” areas. Fig. 7: Swan Neck Flexi Bell The Flexi Bell is practical for surveys including frequent entries into gardens and check of meters and piping.

  • Page 19: Display

    INFICON Description | 4 4.4 Display (10 PPM) Above ground Fig. 9: Display IRwin Navigation buttons Navigation and on / off button Battery status indicator Mode icon Measured value, target gas and Measurement range (in % or PPM unit depending on the operation...
  • Page 20 4 | Description INFICON Function buttons OK/Select/Confirm Navigation buttons (in this case go right) Cancel process Start process Start data logging Stop data logging Mute the alarm Table 2: Function buttons Symbols of the status Bluetooth activated Symbol ON = GPS connected and...
  • Page 21 INFICON Description | 4 Permission levels Symbol Permission level Password Basic none Intermediate 1111 Advanced (Supervisor) 1422 Table 4: Permission levels Status LED Green • Leak detector is charging normal (power off) • Normal operation in the modes Ex and Ex Tox.

  • Page 22: Technical Data

    4 | Description INFICON 4.5 Technical data Mechanical data 580-000 580-010 580-015 580-020 580-030 Name IRwin S IRwin SX IRwin SXT IRwin SXG IRwin SXGT Weight 1.4 kg (3 lb.) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.) 1.6 kg (3.5 lb.)
  • Page 23 INFICON Description | 4 Physical data 580-000 580-010 580-015 580-020 580-030 Name IRwin S IRwin SX IRwin SXT IRwin SXG IRwin SXGT Noise level < 70 dB (A) < 70 dB (A) < 70 dB (A) < 70 dB (A) <...

  • Page 24: Ex Certification (Intrinsic Safety)

    • IRwin SX 580-010, • IRwin SXT 580-015, • IRwin SXG580-020, • IRwin SXGT580-030, are Ex certified with rating according to the following table. The IRwin S 580-000 is not Ex certified. EX rating EX rating Ex ia IIC T3, T : -20°C - +50°C,...
  • Page 25 INFICON Description | 4 Universal mode This mode is available if Universal Mode option is enabled. See Operating mode "Universal" [} 56]. Measurement Infrared (IR) principle Measurement : 1 ppm - 100 Vol% range The following is also displayed when total NG is above 2.7 Vol%: content in NG: 0.5 - 8 Vol%...
  • Page 26 4 | Description INFICON Above ground mode: This mode is not available if Universal mode option is activated. Measurement Infrared (IR) principle Measurement : 1 ppm - 5 Vol% range Resolution 1 ppm (0 - 100 ppm), 10 ppm (110 - 990 ppm), 0,1 Vol% (0,1 - 5...
  • Page 27 INFICON Description | 4 GC Ethane Analysis mode: Measurement Gas Chromatography separation with semiconductor detector principle Measurement 1000 ppm gas needed in sample. This refers to total range hydrocarbon content (i.e., natural gas, swamp gas or LPG etc.). Capability Can identify Natural Gas at 0.5% C level.
  • Page 28 4 | Description INFICON House mode: This mode is not available if Universal mode option is activated. Measurement Infrared (IR) principle Measurement : 1 ppm - 5 Vol% range Resolution 1 ppm (0 - 100 ppm), 10 ppm (110 - 990 ppm), 0.1 Vol% (0.1 - 1 Vol%), 1 Vol% (>1 Vol%)
  • Page 29 INFICON Description | 4 Confined Space mode: This mode is not available if Universal mode option is activated. Measurement Infrared (IR) principle Measurement , 1 ppm – 100 Vol% for natural gas with up to 8% C2H6 range (ethane) content Resolution 1 ppm (0 - 100 ppm), 10 ppm (110 - 990 ppm), 0.1 Vol% (0.1 - 1...
  • Page 30 4 | Description INFICON Ex mode: This mode is not available in IRwin S. Measurement Infrared (IR) principle Measurement : 1 - 100% LEL range Resolution 1%LEL Measurement ±5%LEL error Response time = 3 s, t = 5 s Recovery time <3 s, t...
  • Page 31 INFICON Description | 4 <16 s, t <40 s CO: t < 15 s, t <30 s <12 s, t <36 s S: t <18 s, t <66 s Recovery time <3 s, t <5 s <12 s, t <36 s <16 s, t...

  • Page 32: Factory Settings

    5, 30 s 1, 2, 5, 10, 20, 30 min 1, 2 Brightness 1 -10 Screensaver (IRwin S only) enabled enabled or disabled PPM Adjustment Factor 1.0, 1.2, 1.4, 1.6, 1.8, 2.0 Select Gas (Ex) PPM Alarm 10 PPM...
  • Page 33 Logging Interval (log file 1, 2, 3, 5, 10, 30 s, 1 min period) Start Mode Default (Ex or Above Default, Last Used, Ex, Ex Ground for IRwin S) Tox, Universal (if enabled), GC Ethane Analysis Auto-rotate Screen On, Off Re-test C...

  • Page 34: Concentration Of Calibration And Test Gases

    4 | Description INFICON 4.7 Concentration of calibration and test gases Calibration routine Default gas Adjustable range Info Ex (2.x% CH 2.2 Vol% CH 2.0 - 2.5 Vol% in 0.1 Select gas close to 50% LEL Vol% increments Above Ground and 10 ppm CH 8 - 15 ppm in 0.1 ppm...

  • Page 35: Getting Started

    INFICON Getting started | 5 5 Getting started 5.1 Charging the battery WARNING Explosion hazard The equipment for charging IRwin is not ATEX certified/ex-protected. ► Never charge IRwin (all models) in potentially explosive atmospheres. WARNING Using the wrong charger could damage the explosion protection of IRwin SXnn models.
  • Page 36 Switch off IRwin S. Connect the "Charger for IRwin S, 100-240V (580-603)" or "Car adapter for IRwin S, 12V (580-602)" to the charging inlet of IRwin S. Align the red marks of the charging socket and charging plug with each other.
  • Page 37 INFICON Getting started | 5 Accessories for charging for IRwin SXnn and IRwin S from serial number 929000705 Charger cable for car (591-361) Charger for IRwin SXnn models, 100-240V (580-605) Certified IRwin Charging Adapter (580-604) Charging IRwin SXnn and IRwin S from serial number 929000705 Switch off IRwin SXnn.

  • Page 38: Assembling The Probe System

    Risk of explosion due to not approved probe parts. The original INFICON Hand probe is the only part of the probe system that is certified for use in potentially explosive areas. Other parts of the probe system, or third party accessories are not allowed in potentially explosive areas.
  • Page 39 INFICON Getting started | 5 Attach the hand probe to the probe rod. Connect the probe tube of hand probe to the gas inlet of the leak detector, see "Design of the leak detector [} 15]". Install the probe rod To improve the ergonomics of the carpet probe, you can install the "probe rod extension extension".

  • Page 40: Transfer Data To Computer

    5 | Getting started INFICON Remove the O-ring and clean the threaded hole on the black fork on the carpet (where you removed the connector). Place the O-ring flat on the bottom surface of the threaded hole. Screw the extension rod in place in the carpet fork. Make sure the O-ring stays in place by holding the fork vertical.

  • Page 41: Transfer Log Files From Leak Detector To Computer

    INFICON Getting started | 5 ð The serial number of the leak detector is displayed in the drop down menu. Select "Connect" on the menu bar in IRwin App. Click "Start Streaming" on the menu bar of IRwin App. 5.3.3 Transfer log files from leak detector to computer ü...
  • Page 42 5 | Getting started INFICON Set the leak detector in the desired mode. This must be one of the following operating modes: Bar Hole, Gas Purity, House, Above Ground or Confined Space. Bluetooth is active in all these modes. Start IRwin App on your computer.

  • Page 43: Operation

    Explosion hazard IRwin S and any kind of equipment for charging (for all models), are not ex-protected. ► Do not use the IRwin S or any kind of charger for the S and SXnn versions in explosive atmospheres. The start-up sequence can differ slightly between the individual models.

  • Page 44: Initial Setup

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.2 Initial setup IRwin is delivered set in English language, and modes according to German DVGW regulations. After 2 minutes of inactivity the menu system exits automatically to the measurement screen. 6.2.1 Select available operating modes IRwin can be also set for general use in "Universal mode"...

  • Page 45: Change Permission Level

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.2.4 Change permission level The leak detector has three permission levels “Basic“, “Intermediate“ and “Advanced“. The leak detector starts with the permission level "Basic". The permission levels “Intermediate“ and “Advanced“ are protected by a password. You can see which permission level is active in the status line of the display ("Display [} 19]").

  • Page 46: 100% Ch4 Lel Conc

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.2.7 100% CH4 LEL conc You can select the LEL level according to local standards. Choose between 4.4% and 5.0%. ► > > General > Custom (Tab) 6.2.8 Universal Mode IRwin can be set up in two general ways: Default and Universal.

  • Page 47: Screensaver Timeout

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.2.11 Screensaver timeout You can activate a screen saver that will turn the screen off if there is no alarm or key action within an adjustable time. > > General > Display (Tab) Select the desired timeout or select "Off" to disable the screensaver.

  • Page 48: Configure Data Logging

    Consider relevant standards and regulations. Function Test ü Login as Intermediate or Advanced Reminder > > Function Test > Interval (Tab) Select the function test and the time interval. ð IRwin S: You can set a time interval. 48 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)

  • Page 49: Calibration

    INFICON Operation | 6 ð IRwin SXnn: You can set the time interval individually for the modes “Above Ground“ / ”Universal (low range)", “Bar Hole” / ”Universal (high range)”, “Ex“, “Tox Mix“ and “GC”. Leave the view via 6.2.15 Calibration The built-in calibration routines guide you through the adjustment of the leak detector sensitivity to the various test gases.
  • Page 50 6 | Operation INFICON • Bar Hole CO / Universal (20.0% CO ) - monthly For calibration of the CO measurement of Bar Hole you need the following gas concentrations: 20% CO This calibration does not influence the toxic CO calibration (ppm) in the Ex Tox calibration routine.

  • Page 51: Standard Calibration Procedures

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.2.15.1 Standard calibration procedures Prepare calibration For a complete calibration you need the gases listed, see "Concentration of calibration and test gases [} 34]". It is not necessary that you calibrate all modes at the same time.

  • Page 52: Setting Of Calibration Gas Concentrations

    6 | Operation INFICON • The gas must be delivered at ambient pressure (i.e., do not push gas into the leak detector). The normal way to accomplish this is to create an open connection between gas container and detector inlet so that the excess calibration gas is vented to the ambient.

  • Page 53: Adjust Calibration Reminder

    INFICON Operation | 6 Set the exact gas concentration value via drop-down menus. The leak detector shows the gas to adjust in the window and the currently stored concentration appears just below the setting line. You cannot set the concentration outside the range.

  • Page 54: Operating Modes

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.3 Operating modes After 2 minutes of inactivity the menu system exits automatically to the measurement screen. 6.3.1 Select operating mode After finishing the self test the leak detector goes into the operating mode. ► Press repeatedly to scroll through the operating modes.
  • Page 55 INFICON Operation | 6 (10 PPM) Above ground Fig. 11: “Above Ground” display Navigation buttons Navigation and on / off button Battery status indicator Mode icon Measured value, target gas and Analog bar indicating range (grey), unit measurement value (blue) and...

  • Page 56: Operating Mode "Universal

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.3.3 Operating mode "Universal" This mode combines highest sensitivity for PPM levels of Methane all the way up to 100 Vol% and can be used for all applications except safety checks. Use Ex or ExTox mode for checking the safety of the work place.
  • Page 57 INFICON Operation | 6 (10 ppm) Universal Fig. 12: Universal Measurement value Measured gas Unit of measured value PPM threshold Zeroing button, if needed. Zeroing Data logging activation. symbol disappears if gas is detected. Measurement range Measurement range 1 ppm - 100 Vol% methane...

  • Page 58: Operating Mode "Bar Hole

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.3.4 Operating mode “Bar Hole” This mode is intended for pin-pointing leaks by measuring the concentration in the ground. The detector is ready to use when the measurement value is black and status LED is blue. No gas alarms are given in this mode.

  • Page 59: Automatic "Bar Hole" Testing

    INFICON Operation | 6 Measurement range Measurement range 0.5 Vol% - 100 Vol% CH 0.1 Vol% - 20 Vol% CO You can readjust the zero point of the CH Vol% value if needed. This can be done if deviation is within ± 5 Vol%. Press lower left button if "0" appears in blue.

  • Page 60: Setting Parameters For "Auto Bar Hole

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.3.4.2 Setting parameters for “Auto Bar Hole” > > Auto Bar Hole > Settings (Tab) Measuring Duration. This is the time the detector tests the gas in each measurement. Select 10 - 20 s (5 s increments) Evacuation Duration.

  • Page 61: Operating Mode "Gc Ethane Analysis

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.3.5 Operating mode "GC Ethane Analysis" This mode is intended for determining if a gas sample is natural gas (NG) or liquefied petroleum gas (LPG), by identifying the methane, ethane and propane content. Natural gas (NG) typically contain at least 0.5 vol% of ethane in addition to a high concentration of methane.
  • Page 62 6 | Operation INFICON Analog bar indicating Battery status indicator concentration range (grey) needed to perform GC Ethane Analysis and measurement value (blue) in quasi logarithmic scale Mode icon Measured value, target gas and unit Operation mode and menu bar Take sample for analysis.
  • Page 63 INFICON Operation | 6 NOTICE Overloading the GC column with high gas concentrations will make analysis slow and possible non-functional Move instrument away from leak area to fresh air directly after taking sample to avoid this. If you suspect overloading, you can make a prolonged column purge by pressing the sampling button (lower left) more than 3s.
  • Page 64 6 | Operation INFICON NG with Ethane detected GC Ethane Analysis Fig. 15: NG with Ethane detected The data saved after a GC Ethane Analysis contains data for when and where the sample was taken. The data can be retrieved by the IRwin APP (Windows application) that will create a PDF report for the analysis.

  • Page 65: Operating Mode "Confined Space

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.3.6 Operating mode “Confined Space” WARNING The accuracy of the methane measurement in the operating modes "Confined Space" and "House" is not certified for the LEL measurement. Observe all safety precautions when alarms are given. Never open or enter a room without first checking the LEL level in Ex or Ex Tox operation mode.
  • Page 66 6 | Operation INFICON Confined Space Fig. 16: “Confined Space” display Analog bar indicating range (grey), Measurement value measurement value (blue) and alarm settings (red lines) in VOL% (quasi-logarithmic scale) Measured gas Symbol of active operating mode Unit of the measured value...

  • Page 67: Operating Mode "House

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.3.7 Operating mode "House" WARNING Gas alarms are not safe in this mode! The background concentration around the detector is zeroed out. Signal will only be displayed if probe detects higher gas than the reference inlet.

  • Page 68: Operating Mode "Gas Purity

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.3.8 Operating mode "Gas Purity” This mode is intended for checking that the gas has reached a certain point in the network when a previously purged section is refilled. This mode is not available if Universal mode is activated.
  • Page 69 INFICON Operation | 6 You can readjust the zero point of the CH Vol% value if needed. This can be done if deviation is within ± 5 Vol%. Press lower left button if "0" appears in blue. Deviation outside ± 5 Vol% is an indication that the system needs to be calibrated.

  • Page 70: Operating Mode "Ex

    6 | Operation INFICON 6.3.9 Operating mode "Ex" This operating mode is used to check or monitor the fire or explosion risk in the working environment. The concentration of the gas is given in % LEL. A signal of 100% LEL or higher (> % LEL) means there is a risk of fire.
  • Page 71 INFICON Operation | 6 Unit of the measured value Zeroing button, if needed. Zeroing symbol disappears if gas is detected. ±Measurement range Measurement range 1 - 100 %LEL methane You can readjust the zero point of the %LEL value if needed. This can be done if deviation is within ±...
  • Page 72 6 | Operation INFICON The acoustic signal and the status LED are the primary alarm signals. All gas alarms have a latching function. After a gas alarm is triggered, a check mark key appears in the upper right corner of the display.

  • Page 73: Operating Mode "Ex Tox

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.3.10 Operating mode "Ex Tox” This operation mode is used to monitor and warn for explosive and toxic gas concentrations as well as oxygen deficiency in the working area. %LEL 21.6% O 0.05% CO 0.0 ppm H S...
  • Page 74 6 | Operation INFICON 0.1 - 25 Vol% You can readjust the zero point of the %LEL value if needed. This can be done if deviation is within ± 5 %LEL. Press lower left button if "0" appears in blue.

  • Page 75: Change Gas Type For %Lel Measurement

    INFICON Operation | 6 After the leak detector has been exposed to high methane concentrations, it often displays increased measurement values in the ppm range for a few minutes. This is a normal behavior of the leak detector due to gas residues inside the leak detector.

  • Page 76: Ir Ethane Analysis And Compensation

    The resolution is 0.1% and the accuracy better than 1 Vol%. INFICON single-cell IRwin methane leak detector employs the unique INFICON single-cell wide range wide range technology technology to detect all concentrations from 1 ppm to 100 Vol% methane. This (patent-pending) technology is very sensitive to the ethane content in the natural gas.

  • Page 77: Setting Reminder For Ir Ethane Analysis

    INFICON Operation | 6 > > IR Ethane Analysis > Settings (Tab) Select "Ethane (%) for Compensation". Set the desired ethane concentration. ð The value shown is the current setting. The last value (indicated by an “A”) is the result of the last IR Ethane Analysis.

  • Page 78: Starting Ir Ethane Analysis Manually

    6 | Operation INFICON ð Try to make the signal stabilize at a value between 20 and 80. When succeeding, the detector will need another 2-3 seconds to calculate the ethane concentration. The result is displayed as % C ð...

  • Page 79: Viewing Ir Ethane Analysis Info

    6.3.12 Set limits and alarm levels WARNING Explosion hazard Irwin S is not certified for use in explosive atmospheres and is also not suitable for estimating fire potential (LEL level). Alarm indications: Gas alarms are usually separated into three levels of severity:...

  • Page 80: Set The Brightness Of The Display

    6 | Operation INFICON • All alarms are latching and must be confirmed manually even if the alarm conditions that lead to the alarm are no longer existing. Alarms are confirmed by pressing the upper right key, next to the check mark.

  • Page 81: Measuring

    INFICON Operation | 6 Once you have set the function test intervals, the leak detector will remind you to perform the respective Function test, see "Setting the Function Test Interval [} 48]". Recommended • Above ground: Before starting work (10 ppm CH Function test intervals •...

  • Page 82: Perform Self Test

    6 | Operation INFICON Complete the self test. Make sure that the desired basic settings are correct. See "Initial setup [} 44]". Make sure that the settings for the desired operating mode are correct. See "Operating modes [} 54]". Switch to the desired operating mode.

  • Page 83: Viewing Logfile List

    INFICON Operation | 6 6.8 Viewing logfile list ü Login as Intermediate or Advanced ► > > Data output > Files (Tab) ð The recorded files are shown in the Log files table. Deleting files is only possible with the IRwin App software, see "Transfer data to computer [} 40]".

  • Page 84: Switching Off

    If you need to do a hardware switch off you should restart the leak detector immediately, If the leak detector malfunctions again you will need to contact INFICON service. Press the "On / Off” key for 9 seconds.
  • Page 85 Red LED / Constant HW Watchdog triggered Perform hard switch off. beep Restart detector. If problems remains: Contact INFICON service. Reference Inlet Blocked Reference inlet blocked Check that nothing is blocking the inlet. Reference inlet filter Contact INFICON service. clogged...
  • Page 86 INFICON Message Possible error sources Remedy sensor error System error Restart detector. If problems remains: Contact INFICON service. S STEL level Short Term Exposure Normal function. reached, (STEL and alarm for H If warning reapperas without any gas present: limit shown,Confirm) Recalibrate TOX mode.
  • Page 87 Switch off detector and charge battery (count down to power off) voltage error System error Restart detector. If problems remains: Contact INFICON service. Detector shuts down System error Restart detector. If problems remains: Contact INFICON service. Red LED and constant HW watchdog trigged Perform hardware reset.
  • Page 88 "Gas Sensors" has red Sensor error or warm-up Restart detector. cross in function test drift If problems remains: Contact INFICON service. result screen. "Buzzer" has red cross Buzzer "hole" blocked or Dry and clean buzzer hole. in function test result filled with water Restart detector.

  • Page 89: Maintenance

    INFICON Maintenance | 7 7 Maintenance The gas inlet of the instrument, as well as the probe system include various filters. These must be replaced at intervals specified in the maintenance plan. If the leak detector is used in dirty environments, more frequent replacements may be necessary.

  • Page 90: General Check Of The Probe System

    Examine all parts of the probe system for external damages. Check that the rubber grip of the Hand Probe is not broken or missing. The rubber is certified anti-static and must be replaced by original INFICON spare if damaged or missing.

  • Page 91: Maintenance Of The Leak Detector

    INFICON Maintenance | 7 7.4 Maintenance of the Leak Detector 7.4.1 Seasonal shut-down IRwin SXT is using a small amount of power when shut off. This allows the clock to continue running and the function of oxygen sensor to be maintained for faster warm- When you want to store the leak detector up to 3 months charge it fully.

  • Page 92: Maintenance Of The Carpet Probe

    7 | Maintenance INFICON 7.6 Maintenance of the Carpet Probe ► Change the inline filter according to the maintenance plan, see Maintenance plan [} 89]. 92 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)

  • Page 93: Maintenance Of The Bell Probe

    INFICON Maintenance | 7 7.7 Maintenance of the Bell Probe Fig. 21: Flexi Bell ► Change the filter according to the maintenance plan, see Maintenance plan. Fig. 22: Bell Probe Bell O-Ring Paper filter Filter housing Screw off the top of the filter housing.

  • Page 94: Maintenance Of The Swan Neck

    Change the filter according to the maintenance plan, see Maintenance plan. See also 2 Maintenance of the Bell Probe [} 93] 7.9 Maintenance of the Bar hole probe Rubber needs to be replaced when worn. Contact INFICON. Fig. 24: Bar Hole Probe 94 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)

  • Page 95: Decommissioning The Leak Detector

    ð You will then receive a return number from us. Use the original packaging when returning. Before sending the instrument attach a copy of the completed contamination declaration. See below or on the homepage of INFICON. IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904) 95 / 128...
  • Page 96 8 | Decommissioning the leak detector INFICON 96 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)

  • Page 97: Disposing Of The Equipment

    INFICON Decommissioning the leak detector | 8 8.2 Disposing of the equipment The leak detector can either be disposed of by the owner or be sent to the manufacturer. The leak detector contains materials that can be recycled. This option should be exercised to prevent waste and also to protect the environment.

  • Page 98: Certificates

    9 | Certificates INFICON 9 Certificates Fig. 25: Certificates and permissions 98 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)
  • Page 99 INFICON Certificates | 9 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904) 99 / 128...

  • Page 100: Tüv, Certificate For Lower Explosive Limit (Lel)

    9 | Certificates INFICON 9.1 TÜV, Certificate for lower explosive limit (LEL) 100 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)
  • Page 101 INFICON Certificates | 9 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904) 101 / 128...
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  • Page 104: Certificate For Oxygen And Toxic Gases

    9 | Certificates INFICON 9.2 Certificate for oxygen and toxic gases 104 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)
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  • Page 106: Certificate For Software For Ex/Extox

    9 | Certificates INFICON 9.3 Certificate for software for Ex/ExTox 106 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)

  • Page 107: Atex Certificate For Explosion Protection (Irwin Sxnn)

    INFICON Certificates | 9 9.4 ATEX certificate for explosion protection (IRwin SXnn) IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904) 107 / 128...

  • Page 108: Csa (Us/Canada) Certificate For Explosion Protection (Irwin Sxnn)

    9 | Certificates INFICON 9.5 CSA (US/Canada) certificate for explosion protection (IRwin SXnn) 108 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)

  • Page 109: Iecex Certificate For Explosion Protection (Irwin Sxnn)

    INFICON Certificates | 9 9.6 IECEx certificate for explosion protection (IRwin SXnn) IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904) 109 / 128...
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  • Page 112: Nepsi (China) Certificate For Explosion Protection

    9 | Certificates INFICON 9.7 NEPSI (China) certificate for explosion protection 112 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)
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  • Page 117 INFICON Certificates | 9 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904) 117 / 128...

  • Page 118: Ce Declaration Of Conformity

    9 | Certificates INFICON 9.8 CE Declaration of Conformity 118 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)
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  • Page 124: Index

    Index INFICON Index Adjustment Factor  45 Dead band  48 Alarm Declaration of Contamination  95 Latching Function  72, 74 Delete file  41 Level  79 Description alive signal  71, 74 Bar Hole Probe  17 Ambient conditions  23 Bell Probe  16 Application mode Carpet Probe  16...
  • Page 125 INFICON Index Scope of delivery  13 Select Gas  45 Screen timeout  47 Self-test  82 Settings Measurement  54 Installation Spare parts  89 Measuring system  38 statistics  83 Intended use  8 Status  82 IR Ethane Analysis  76 Status display  55 Status indicators  20...
  • Page 126 Index INFICON 126 / 128 IRwin-Operating-instructions-mina66en1-15-(1904)

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